EDIT: While I didn't get any responses actually offering assistance, I got lucky and took care of this month's rent situation. I've got a roof over my head for this month, thank goodness. Thanks to those who offered suggestions.

Alanis Morissette Irony: when your throwaway account has the requisite karma to post, but your regular account does not.

After months of selling things and desperately scrounging for money to pay rent, I finally started a contract job last week in the Tampa Bay Area that will provide steady pay for the next few months. I get direct deposit paid tomorrow morning. However, I will be $200 short to pay this month's rent. This is at least the third month in a row that I've been late in making payment, and I promised payment to my landlord by the morning of Friday, Feb. 5th. I'm trying not to get evicted when I'm finally on the verge of getting things right again in my life.

I can repay this $200 within 30 days, and will gladly do so to anyone who can help. This is my only monthly bill that I have to pay by cash or check, and cannot pay by credit card. Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.