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  • Date: 07/27/23
    First Name: Verginia
    Last Name: Pentinga
    Email: vmpentinga@gmail.com
    Organization Type: other
    Organization: Tough Luck Club

  • Comment

    I have not had a home since May of 2012. I couldn't work because of health problems and when I could it was only part time. I don't qualify for housing assistance. My health is better now but I still can't afford rent because I have a support animal and they charge more, or don't have enough pet units. I have had to live with family and spent the last four years living with my ex-husband. It has been hard to fight my way out of depression and care for myself. The cost of housing has doubled for no other reason than they can. And now you have a la carte expenses for a parking space, laundry access, utilities which used to be included. I'm 60 years old with no retirement, savings and poor health. I feel like a burden and wonder why I can't just disappear. If I lose much more I will. There are thousands of people who feel this way. I don't want to be a burden and I could take care of myself with fair housing cost. I don't want a handout or beg for a safe place to live. Do what is right or just bring us all to the prison camp and hide us there.