Hello everyone, asking for help is new for me, I have always been very independent until a series of events. About six weeks ago I developed a knot under my arm which was extremely painful and continued to grow in size. Shortly after it appeared, I began running a low-grade fever. I have no health insurance. I went to the emergency room at Cox North and was transported by ambulance to Cox South where I underwent surgery to drain a large abscess with four separate internal cavities. It was 4 inches across and 5 inches deep. The cultures were positive for a MRSA (Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus) infection and I had to stay in the hospital on intravenous antibiotics for five days,.missing work. In an unrelated event, I lost my job last Tuesday as a CNA at a major hospital. I live alone and have no other source of income besides the job I lost. I had no financial cushion to fall back on, and now I am facing being evicted in September which would be a first, and I have no family or friends in the area. I have found a new job that will start August 18th. I need the kindness of others to help with September rent which is $1025, and my immediate need is also food for my four cats. I have an appointment with the food pantry in Ozark on the 22nd, but they do not supply pet food. I would be so thankful for any help that you are willing to provide, either towards rent or towards food for the cats. Thank you! Kate