Recipient story
Living in a van with cancer and seizures, facing danger and hardship while still supporting others where he can.
Other hardship(s)
This request is to support a 50year old man currently living in his van while managing significant health challenges. He has lung cancer, an acquired brain injury, regular seizures, and chronic conditions that impact his mobility and daily functioning. He is working toward stability and seeking housing.
Without safe accommodation, he has been forced to stay in unsafe locations where he has experienced theft and assaults. This has had a serious impact on his safety and wellbeing, particularly given his limited mobility and health needs. Despite this, he continues to give back by helping elderly community members with small gardening jobs when his pain allows. Support is needed to improve his current living situation and safety. Repairs to his van are critical so it can provide safer, more weather-appropriate shelter during winter. Access to a laptop is also important, as he struggles to see clearly on his phone and needs a way to manage medical appointments and essential life admin
Without safe accommodation, he has been forced to stay in unsafe locations where he has experienced theft and assaults. This has had a serious impact on his safety and wellbeing, particularly given his limited mobility and health needs. Despite this, he continues to give back by helping elderly community members with small gardening jobs when his pain allows. Support is needed to improve his current living situation and safety. Repairs to his van are critical so it can provide safer, more weather-appropriate shelter during winter. Access to a laptop is also important, as he struggles to see clearly on his phone and needs a way to manage medical appointments and essential life admin
Other requests for this recipient
Hardware Voucher - $20
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