Hello everyone. My name is Pam Neronha and I am a former whistleblower in the drinking water treatment field. This happened to me a decade ago in 2007 when we experienced the economic downturn, and I was approaching my 50^th birthday. I was highly successful in my career, but when I spoke up regarding the public health and safety of three cities’ drinking water we were providing, my career turned a corner. I won my case against my former employer but was never hired again by a public agency. I went back to school to earn an MPA, and even this could not get me a job in either the public or private sector.

So, in 2015 I decided it was time to start my own company to try and help the public understand where their drinking water comes from and how they can better control what flows out of their tap and into their showers. I also wanted to protect the public from events that may happen at their public utility without them being aware, utilizing new technology.

I won a full scholarship to an MBA program. I will now be completing my final semesters this fall and in 2019. I founded the company on August 10, 2016. It is called Pluvion, Inc. I have been struggling to get traction for the company, to support myself and to get funding to build and launch the first prototypes. I moved the company from San Francisco to the City of Mount Shasta, California to afford rent. With another catastrophic year of wildfires burning here in our state, my technology is needed more than ever. I am committed to the company and have put at least a third of my savings every year into its maintenance, while living on $21,000 a year in California. I am very close to launching the two websites and obtaining the data from consumers.

Here is how you can help me. I need $825 to pay for an air fuel ratio sensor for my 2007 Toyota Prius which now has 239,000 miles on it. I am looking for help to pay for this expense and keep my car on the road. I lived in this car in the Bay Area while starting the company prior to moving to Mount Shasta. I was not able to attach an image of the bill from Toyota since the image size and type is not supported on this site. I can provide a copy of the estimate for the part at your request. This car repair is only one of the three hurdles (the other two hurdles are dental work and books/lodging expenses for school), I need to cross before launching. I would greatly appreciate your help. You can donate to my cause at the following PayPal link: www.paypal.me/PamelaNeronha

Hello,

I don’t even know where to start. This is the 1st time I have ever really put myself out there for help. I live in Charleston, SC. Over the past 3 weeks it has rained everyday non-stop & the humidity generally around 82%-99%. As you can imagine this is hard on the AC Units. 2 Weeks ago my 2004 vehicle AC when out. I can handle the heat but the humidity is another struggle. In addition, my mother is on oxygen & lives with me. I ABSOLUTELY could not have her out & about with no AC.  So I took it to my local pep boys who quickly identified that the electrical problem. No power was getting to the switch for the AC. They advised that they are unable to fix it & would have to take it to the dealer.

So I called the dealer. The dealer advised that the diagnostics alone was $150. Yes, that’s right $150 just to determine what the problem was. What’s a girl to do. Pay it. So they told me that to fix the electrical would be $550. I asked if that would fix the AC. The mechanic advised that it should.

Surprise!!!!! It didn’t :(. So they further inspected it & discovered that a part of the blower has malfunctioned. So yup, that’s right. It needs to be replaced. The part literally costs $67 but the labor is the kicker. $484 later I have AC.

Well this Sunday comes & I walk into the garage & see a puddle of water on the ground. My heart drops. I shimmy up into the attic to look at the AC unit. Water is soaking through the insulation. Great! The AC is blowing warm air as well. This had to be fixed immediately. My mother on oxygen can’t handle this. So yup emergency, weekend call! Damage $1100.

It’s the 1st of the month & you guessed it. Mortgage of $ 875 is due. What’s a girl to do? Ask strangers for help. I have spent over $3000 in 2 weeks that I don’t have. Any amount is a blessing.  Thank you for your time.

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Last year I purchased a 99 dodge dakota from a family member, I made the mistake of assuming the truck was in decent condition. Shortly after coming into possession of the truck I learned it was missing the fuel filler neck, which I intended to replace asap, but then my headlights went out and that became priority.

Shortly after the headlights , the brakes started acting up, going out randomly , losing pressure. Which turned out to be a brake line coming loose, then 2 tires went flat, then the brakes straight went out, all of them, the pads the master cylinder the rotors, the lines. Oh and I forgot to mention that I bought it with a missing blinker too, and rusted out fenders. At first I thought I was getting a good deal and helping someone out at the same time, now I realize I bought a massive work in progress that I cant afford, because I bought it so I could get to work and possibly make some extra cash helping friends or using it to haul scrap metal.

The engine and transmission and all electrical work great, but I cant seem to ever afford fixing it after what little money I earn goes to my bills and necessitys. If anyone can sympathize and is in a place to help, id be much obliged and forever grateful. I dont expect much help in general , but thought it was worth a shot and wouldn’t hurt to try. Thank you for your time.

Hi.. as of may 2006 my life changed. My body split. I couldn’t feel my upper body extremities. My arms were moving fast but I couldn’t control them. My head was moving fast back & fourth. I couldn’t look into anyone’s eye with focus. Just couldn’t control anything dealing with my upper body. Yes. It’s was hard to even explain what was happening to me. I carried this problem for almost 10 years. The doctors claim I had to be in pain also. I told them I didn’t realize it was pain. It had began common. I actually thought it was normal, what I was feeling. So I dealt with it. It seemed like every doctor I had went to see. Made it like it was just in my mind. Either that or they looked at me like a crack head. I couldn’t control my upper extremities from shaking. Sometimes I didn’t realize I was shacking. Ppl started to tell me I was shacking apart. Finally  I found a doctor who ran test still not finding anything wrong. Didn’t give up on me. They did a extreme 2 hour body exray/MRI/ ink test & found out my neck was broke. My neck was hanging on by a thin bone. My family & collapsed. How is this possible. Every one (doctors) I send from Nebraska to KC MO and no one find it. I was told that it was so bad. That if I fall wrong I would of been paralyzed from the neck down. Every time I think about the doctors who called me crazy or a crack head. Left me for dead. No one believed me, no one. Anyway I’m a walking talking  mircale. Thank God for my family. & The doctor who stilled by me. I receive disability, it help to pay rent, electric, & phone. I’m not on housing. I try to do my best for myself. I have two therapy animals. Ones a corgi his been with me for almost 10 years, such a loving dog. I have a cat just turnt 2 years old. Love them both. But money is low. I’m looking for help to fix my car. I pay $120 for it. I can’t afford car payment at all. So I bought it out right. It needs some work. I thought I I could have it done 3 years ago. But it sit. I’m hoping someone could help. It needs a battery, spark plug wires 6 plugs , 6 fuel injectors. & Now 4 tires. Anyway. I don’t own anything. But what I do have I make sure to keep clean. My mom is 76 years old. I would like to be able to get around to help her as much as I can. And to be able to drive to see and help her would be awesome for us both. Anything anyone could help with or donate would be truly appreciated. Thank u for reading my story.

Hello, I’m a 20 year old college student just paying off debt while still  trying to sustain my everyday life cost. When not in school I live in a smaller town with scarce job opportunities. I know a car will open me up to so many more job opportunities and possibilities here in my town and even when I’m off at school. Not only will it help me get to jobs but I’ll finally be able to get around on my own in general. It’s been really frustrating relying on people, public transportation, Uber’s, + etc. just to get around everywhere and even more frustrating working  a minimum wage job trying to save for a car, but unable to currently because everything just goes to school and things I literally need to sustain myself like food. My mother has her own debt right now so it kills me inside everytime I need to lean on her for money knowing that she’s already sacrificing so much for me and I’m sick of it. I don’t need anything fancy AT ALL! So I’m asking for $2,000 just for a decent and reliable car because that’s all I need. I feel as though that would greatly  benefit me more long term rather than just asking for my tuition money. Thank you guys so much and I appreciate you if you even took the time to read this.

Peace and Love. <3

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I’m asking for a donation, so I can get back on track. I work hard and live check to check. I’m never able to pay bills off at once so things tend to get backed up, because I’m only able to pay the minimum to get by. Problems continue to just rise and its one thing after another. My car is on its last limb, there’s a leak in my gas tank so I have to drive everyday smelling fumes from the gas, also my breaks are going out and my tires are bad, and the starter. That alone is $600 just to get my car back in good condition. Secondly me and my son has needed dental work that has been pushed off because it is just to expensive and not many places offer payment plans. The dental treatment alone is about another $1000, it makes me feel horrible as a mother knowing my son is in pain but not able to pay to get his teeth fixed. With everything so backed up I cant even afford to by food or put gas in the car to get back and forth to work. I know if I could receive a donations I would be able to get things taken care of bills paid and my son taken care off. I’m a hardworking good person just in need of a little help so I can continue building a stable foundation for my kids. I do hope someone is able to assist anything will help. I’m able to provide any documentation for the expenses I need help with, thank you!!

This is a long shot I know, but We are kind of desperate at this point.

My husband and I have been married for 8 years and are in our late 20’s. We have 1 child and work hard for what we have.

We go through ups and downs like everyone, but I know we are blessed more than others in certain areas. Having only 1 income though we cannot seem to save any money for a second vehicle or really much else to be honest. So yesterday when the car started making funny noises on the way home from picking my husband up from work we were praying it wasn’t something major. ($$$)

My husband took it in today and they said it was the wheel barrings and it’d be 400.00 to fix and I know that doesn’t sound like much to some people, but it’s a lot for us. Since my husband is a painters assistant the work isn’t always steady depending on what his boss has scheduled so every week the pay is different.

He is hoping to be able to make it to work, but we don’t really know. Between rent and bills I don’t know where the car expenses will come in. It’s just very stressful and embarrassing, but I know everyone is going through something.

If my family could receive a little bit of help from this though then I guess it’ll be worth it. Thank you

Hi my name is Angie… I joined the service after a long time dreaming to be in the army. While I was in I got hurt and they could not find what was wrong until recently. I was discharged two weeks ago and did not know the army sends you home they stop all pay. I still have bills.  I have to get my car out the shop my son is going to his first prom ever 8th grade and he wants this slim flower pink and white blazer with loafers to match.  I have lights to pay food to put in the house a teenage boy can eat you out of a home and i don’t get assistance and I am a single mother. I do still have my job at Wal-Mart but cannot go back until I’m cleared by the Veterans office which I just was able to put my claim in .. Although I put the claim in I don’t know how long it will take to get accepted or how many doctor visits it will take to tell me I’m able to stand more than 15 minutes to be able to go back to work. I need help right away my sons prom is the 30th and I need my car to be able to go to my appointments to get cleared…I’m real if you have any doubts you can email or call me just ask I can show you my paperwork

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Hi. I’m currently trying to get a truck. I work two jobs 60 hours a week. I am 19. My car broke down a few weeks ago. I have been having trouble getting back and forth to work now. Since I am on my own I thought it would be best to get a truck so I could haul furniture or anything if needed. I have been to several places and no one will finance me for $1000 down. That is all I have. I have been on my own since I was 16 and have started to build my life. Please any amount helps. I really need a truck soon so I can get back and forth to work. All I need is $5000 for the down payment. Any thing will help. Thank you

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It is said that desperate times call for desperate measures….so I thought I’d give this a shot.  I will not go into long detail with my woes because I know that there are people in this world out there much worse off than myself.  I am only hoping there are people out there willing to help out a girl in need.  To put it in a nutshell, I’m out of options.  I recently lost my job of 2+ years due to the company closing down.  Yes, I do receive unemployment, but it is minimal.  A couple of months ago on a whim, my boyfriend and I found a deal on a “his and hers” set of cars that was such a steal….we had to jump on it!!  I turned around and sold my car the SAME DAY (yes, the same day) I paid for the new car.  I owe nothing on it.  It was such a quick purchase, we were not diligent and did not get the cars checked out first.  Needless to say, for reasons I am not clear on, my boyfriend threw me and my cat out of his house on a whim.  It came from nowhere and I am still trying to wrap my head around all that has happened.  All my things are still there and I am fortunate enough to have a good friend allowing me and my cat to stay with her about 58 miles from where I was living.  As I was parking my car in her driveway, it seemed to be leaking something.  Thought maybe oil or something but felt it would be best to have it checked out.  Took it to an incredibly great mechanic that was recommended  to me that also has great Yelp reviews, and  after the no cost diagnostic was done, it turns out that I have a cracked radiator that is leaking coolant.  The cost to fix it is $825 and unfortunately, I just do not have any extra money to pay for the repair.  If I drive it, I run the risk of the engine seizing.  I need my car to get back on my feet and get myself back to work.  I pay all my bills and pride myself on being self sufficient.  I just unfortunately do not have the extra money to pay for the repair.  I need my car to get back to work.  I am asking for the kindness of strangers to help me get my car back on the road so I can pick up the pieces and move forward.  I have always been one to “pay it forward” and I am hoping someone will do the same for me.  Thank you for your time!!

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Hello,  and thank you to anyone willing to read this . I truly appreciate it.  I have been going through a really hard time for a few years,  but I feel like things will be getting even worse if I don’t get help soon.  I was homeless a few years ago , and do not want to end up homeless again .

I suffer from a severe anxiety disorder,  along with panic disorder,  major depression,  complex PTSD , Borderline Personality Disorder , and Chronic Pain . I have not been able to work since 2005 after a car accident. My husband supports me and my two children . It is a struggle, to say the least.

Thankfully , with God’s help,  we are able to afford food , and personal hygeine items , and pay the minimum bills . We are in a lot of debt we cannot even begin to pay . I wish there was a way I could find a way to make money from home,  but do not have the skills to do so , and because of the amount of pain I am in each day,  along with the symptoms I experience from my mental illnesses , I am unable to work outside of the home.

I was on disability for a while,  but then they cut me off because they said my husband made $10 too much . I pray night and day for God to send my husband a better paying job , or that he will get promoted . I beg God for a financial miracle to help us.

Though I could use help with a number of things,  what is most concerning to me is my situation with my car.  It needs a tune-up,  and other maintenance we haven’t been able to afford for the past 5 years.  I would also like to get my husband’s truck fixed , which has been broken down for about a year.  To be able to fix up both of our vehicles , and actually have reliable transportation would be life changing . It would ease so much stress off of my husband and I.

My husband works so hard to support us , but also has child support to pay,  and we can never seem to get ahead.  Knowing that our car could break down at any moment,  and we have no money to fix it leads me to worry then that my husband will end up losing his job,  and we will be homeless again.  I am terrified of that happening.

I am requesting altogether $1,200 for the repairs of both vehicles . They both need a lot of work , and maybe I’d be better off purchasing a new vehicle,  but I can’t afford that , or all of the fees that go along with it.

If you could find it in your heart, and if you are able to help my family and I,  I would be so very grateful . Thanks so much, and God bless you.

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My family and I are asking you to PLEASE help us? We recently moved back to our home state, Iowa from Michigan. We moved to michigan with only a U-Haul and our possessions in 2015. My fiance and I lost our son 9 days before his first birthday in August, 2013 due to sids. It was and still is the hardest most painful thing we have ever gone through, our life turned what seemed to be insane. I was prescribed several medications due to being diagnosed with, Severe depression, anxiety and PTSD. All While still trying to keep it together for our 7 year old daughter. It seemed like maybe a change and less memories would maybe help. So we packed up and moved. Shortly after being in Michigan, starting new jobs, after a couple weeks we were able to go to a “buy here, pay here” car dealership that offered to take payments on the initial “down-payment” and offering to finance us through their in house program for individuals trying to build their credit, our monthly payment was $400.00 a month, and mandatory full coverage automobile insurance. Our monthly car payment and insurance combined was $720.00 a month. While also trying to keep up with rent, utilities, food, and everyday needs. After 2 and a half years and paying off nearly half of our vehicle, we decided the cost of living in Northern Michigan versus Iowa is huge. January 19th we moved. After losing our home. We could no longer afford. 4 weeks ago the dealership informed us, we must “Reside” in michigan with our car until the vehicle is payed off. 9 days ago they came from michigan and “re-poed” our only vehicle. Our only source of transportation. Our only way to our jobs. We are asking for help to buy a cheap but running vehicle that will get us to the grocery store, work and home. Please?

My car broke down on the Interstate on Monday when I was returning home from work.  I work as a custodian at a major apparel company.  I recently fired for bankruptcy because I had trouble paying my bills.  I am 66 years old and have worked hard all my life.  My financial troubles began when I was laid off my job back in August.  I got downsized.  Since then, I’ve found other work but the job I have does not pay nearly as much as the one that I used to have.

I do not have any savings and I cannot afford to pay to get my car fixed.  I don’t know how much it will cost to get it fixed.  But I had similar problems with this car before, and it cost over $500.

I am afraid I will lose my job if I cannot make it to work.  I cannot go to the grocery store to buy food.  I am afraid I will be evicted from my apartment if I can’t pay the rent.

Someone please help me get the necessary funds to get my car repaired.  I believe in God and I have faith that something good will happen to me.  I have struggled for so long.  I just need a break.

I have never done anything like this before.  Even though I am somewhat ashamed for having to beg strangers for money, I am so desperate that I don’t know what else to do.

Please help…

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This is not exactly a car repair, but my truck broke down. It is not worth fixing due to the age of the truck.  I live in rural west Texas about an hour from the nearest city. I have to haul water because there is no well where I live. I have a trailer and a tote, but no truck to haul it. I have animals and I have to go to town at least two to three times a month to get supplies, feed and hay. Included in that are my groceries, propane and anything else I need. I have a small compact car that I use now for all of that, but it is very inconvenient, and limits what I can haul home. I end up going back and forth to town a couple times a week now. Not very efficient in wear and tear on the car as well as how much I spend on gas. I struggle every month to make ends meet and there is no way that I can afford to buy a new truck or make payments on a vehicle. It would be a Godsend and a lifesaver to have a way to haul everything I need in one or two trips. It has been very stressful and worrisome to manage this problem every month since my truck went down. A new truck would change things around for me.

This is an old link from a couple of years ago, but still works fine. I appreciate your time looking at my post.

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Hi, My name is Ola and I’m 29 mother of four..Recently I came into a situation where my vehicle needed to go in shop to get engine done I used my income tax to pay for that.Days passed of thinking the shop should of called to go pick it up by then I decided to go pass and see what was going on with friend of mine.To only be disappointed and to find out the head needed to be replaced they said it was getting to much pressure and blowing the hose off .So then they say they can get it done with another cost of 3500 for the parts and 3200 just for labor.I need my vehicle done I can’t keep asking for a ride to get my kids places are to get to grocery store. I have never been a female to ask for help it’s always been me helping anyone I could but at this moment in my life I need help for my self but more for my children to have a good vehicle to get around in.So please if anyone can help me I’d appreciate it more then ever. Thanks so much.                                 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Ola458

My name is Melissa Hernandez, and I am 38 years old. I never thought I would be in this position at this point in my life, but I am. I was married to a cruel and abusive man who destroyed my soul. I endured years of torment at his hands. In July of 2015 we had a baby girl, Adrianna. My husband was disinterested in our daughter but was cognoscent of my devotion to her,  and would not physically abuse me in front of her.  I continued to suffer in silence until early October. That night, everything changed.  My husband became enraged because Adrianna, who was a little over 2, dumped all of her shoes that were in a basket onto the floor, and I had not noticed them on the floor. My husband came home from work and found them on the floor and went into a rage. He started screaming at me, calling me a pig, and words so horrible I can not repeat them. I was afraid this would escalate so I moved to pick up Adrianna and put her in her room. However, before I could grab her my husband scooped her up in one arm and came towards me. He put his other hand around my neck and began strangling me. At this point, I was eye level to my daughter, and I looked in her eyes and she in mine, while my husband was squeezing the life out of me. It is even difficult now to write about this. The terror, confusion, and sadness that I witnessed in her 2 year old eyes as she watched her father 00strangle her mother,  was something that I will never forget, and it changed me. This ended tonight. I would never allow this man or anyone else to ever lay another hand on me.  I broke free from my husbands grip and called the police. He was arrested and charged with assault and battery, but released later that night. I am sure many of you are questioning why I had not gone to the police earlier or asked for help, but my husband has friends in high places and he had a way of manipulating the situation, and has done so before and I almost lost Adrianna. This time I was granted a temporary restraining order, but knew I could not stay in the house or he would come back and this time he would really be angry.  The next morning I packed up my things and took the little bit of money I had saved, and left. I had some friends in Morris county New Jersey so I went and stayed with one of them. She let me sleep on her couch for almost a month. I was able to get a job and save money, I filed for divorce, I was able to get an apartment and things seemed to be turning around. My husband, who is a Colombian immigrant, went back to Colombia. I believe it was to avoid paying child support and to evade his upcoming assault and battery charge.  It also meant that I would receive no help or child support from him, which honestly, was a small price to pay for our safety. I made enough money on my own to pay for our rent, our food,  our car insurance, and for our basic necessities. Then disaster struck. When I was at work I was called by my daughter’s care taker. A stray dog was wondering around the park and had attacked my daughter. I will never get the image of her little  bloodied face out of my head.  I for sure thought she would be scarred for life. She needed surgery on her mouth, stitches on her face and hands, and wrist. She had an overnight stay at the hospital and we have had multiple hospital and doctor visits. Adrianna is healing beautifully and she will only have a tiny scar on her face. The dog also did not have rabies. I thank god everyday for protecting her because it could have been exponentially worse.  Even with my insurance I had almost $8K of medical bills. I exhausted my savings and sold anything and everything that was of value. Since the dog that attacked my daughter was a stray and unaccompanied in the park, there was no one that could be held libel.   I had to be out of work, and because I am fairly new, had no vacation days. It all spiraled from there. I became late on my rent payments, my electric bill, essentially everything. I worked extra hours and started to chip away at the debt. Then my car started acting funny and now it will not drive over 45 miles and hour and shakes violently if I get to 45. It will cost me $1200-$1500 to fix, and without my car, I will not be able to get to work  or get my daughter to her daycare or her doctor appointments.  I have poor credit because of credit cards my husband took out and never paid.
The past few years have been hard for me, but I have never given up and have always maintained a positive and hopeful attitude, but I have to admit that I am becoming a little discouraged. I am in desperate need of financial help to get my car back on the road. I have no family to help me, and my friends are not in the position to help me financially. Receiving the money to fix my car will literally keep a roof over Adrianna and my head, food in our mouths, and will allow me to keep working. I am determined to rebuild my life and raise a strong independent women. I was living like a prisoner for 7 years and now am just beginning to become the women I was always meant to be, and I am trying to teach my daughter how to become a strong, smart, independent and successful women. A women that will understand her worth, and know that she can accomplish anything, but also realize that sometimes we all need a little help, and there are kind people that are willing to help, and want nothing in return.

Hello, my name is Anastasia. I wanted to say I think it is kind and sweet of you to help others in need. I’m stuck in a bind. For about a month, I started having car troubles, things like loud noise during acceleration, shifting and jerking of the car. I got it looked at about two weeks ago and found out I need a new transmission which will be $2500. This stressed me out so much because my warranty had expired and I haven’t finish paying off the car (which turned out to be a whole new situation on its own). I was going to go to a dealership and see what i can do about trading it in but as soon as I had the time to my battery died on the car (about a week ago). I had someone help me get a jump but my car was smoking so bad we left it at that, the guy informed me that the transmissions probably out of fuel. I was told that I did have a bad leak. I wouldn’t be stressing out if I had some form of transportation to work. I live outside of Nashville where no bus runs into Nashville and my new job is in Nashville. I start Tuesday January 9 and I was really excited about this job because I was waiting for a job like this for awhile. I was thinking of renting a car for the week but my last job sent my money to someone else bank account. It hurts to try to come up with other options and to be screwed over once again, that’s why I am leaving that company. I really wouldn’t mind taking the bus if it was an option. I wasn’t sure the max amount you were willing to give. I was hoping $2500, but anything will help at this point. I appreciate you taking the time to read my message. Have a wonderful day.

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My car broke down on the 17th of Nov. and after putting out several hundred dollars and several mechanics we came to find out that our engine head is warped.  I have already used all of my bill money and now everything is going to be behind in getting paid.  I am more stressed about getting this money to get my car fixed then I am about having Christmas gifts for my children as my youngest is 15 and understands that our car is more important then gifts under the tree.  The dealership told us it is going to cost $2020.00 but they are giving us a courtesy discount bringing the cost to $1927 and some cents  He said this would be the price as long as when they go in they don’t find anything else wrong.  Now I don’t know much about cars but I have found out that not many places do this work.  I have also found out that the dealership seems to have a better grasp on the electronics of the car.   We have to get this fixed asap as this is my husbands car that he uses for work, but also for me for food shopping and church.  We live rural and must have a car.  The dealership has given us a loner car but they want it back if we don’t get the work done on the car.  I cannot pay for this, we just cannot afford it and we cannot afford to be without the car.  I am desperate and don’t know what to do.  Any help would be awesome.  Thank you

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I finally found a woman after been single for about 12 years. I was single through out elementary, middle and high school. Even though I was the type of guy who would bring roses and chocolates to a lady on the first date. I would write her poems, I would try to come up with anything to make her feel loved and special. I am super happy that I finally found a woman that likes and loves me. I am not very attractive and physically I am far from being perfect. So my girlfriend has a daughter and she was afraid to tell me because she thought that I would reject her and back off from having a relationship with her. Her previous relationship wasn’t didn’t last long because the man left as soon as he found out that she was pregnant.

She got a car with him and he left her by herself so now she is stuck with the car payments, while caring for her daughter, the rent and other bills. I want to help her a lot because she is constantly depressed and stressed. We both have been used by someone else and then left in a place where it feels like things get worse and worse everyday. I will be working two jobs to help her as much as I can and it won’t be easy but it’s not impossible either. I want the best for my lady and her daughter even if she is not mine, she deserves a healthy and happy life.

If I could get any help from anyone I will immensely appreciate it, I won’t be able to repay you back but I know that life will always return you the good deed and double or triple. We need help financially and if you can help us that way, all I can do is say thank you so much! Thank you for your time and patience.

Hello.  My name is Melissa and on October 22nd, I was involved in a car accident while I was working with one of the ride share companies.  Luckily, no one was injured except my vehicle.  It sustained more damage than the other person’s vehicle that hit me.  My insurance was able to cover the damages and my vehicle went in to the shop for repair.  It has been there for almost a month and should be ready by tomorrow.  The problem I am having is coming up with the deductible of $1500 that I have to pay out of pocket.  I receive Social Security death benefits for my son whose dad passed away 2 years ago and that only comes once a month.  By the time I pay all of the bills, rent, car payment, insurance, utilities, food, etc…..I’m lucky if I have a dollar to my name.  Since I haven’t had my vehicle to drive in order to work for Uber and Lyft, there is no money at all right now.  I have to wait until December 13th……..It has just been really difficult……I’ve tried to apply online to get a loan but my credit score is so bad they aren’t about to let me get a loan……I’ve been really stressed out about this because my car is our money maker that keeps a roof over our heads and food in our mouths……If someone out there reads this and feels the need to help, I would be so grateful to them for that for the rest of my life.  It took a lot for me to find the courage to even ask because I feel very prideful and don’t want to ask.  Thank you for reading my story.

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Melissa12970

I have photos of my vehicle with the damage from the accident but having trouble uploading it on here.

It took me a long time to realize that if I pray and ask for help yet I’m afraid to ask people or even turn down something as simple as someone paying my lunch out somewhere then I am turning away from the help that I prayed for.  As such, I decided to not feel bad about it and no longer turn my nose up or judge people who do need help. It’s an uplifting feeling!

I am amazed that such a site exists. After reading what others go through I don’t feel as bad as I did. However, that won’t help us out but if you are one to read this, thank you for the time and if you decide to skip on me I thank you for whomever your heart feels is right for you!

I lost my job and apartment earlier this year due to unforeseen injuries that started with my first ever arthritis injury. I didn’t even know I had it. It effected my right knee and kept me down for weeks. However, with a fear of losing everything I chose to work before it was completely healed and, as a result, fractured my right foot. I lost even more work and wound up losing it all anyway and am here at my mother’s house living on a recliner.

While on this recliner it doesn’t suit my large body very well and I wound up doing damage to the achilles tendon on my left foot. Now, I have both feet injured and may not be able to work until after the new year. But I can only stay here until February and I owe taxes so a refund is not possible, sadly.

My mother has torn ligaments in her shoulder so she cannot work. She just was able to get early retirement at a meager 400 a month. My stepdad gets disability of around 800 and it covers most things except food, any extra electricity that we may use and emergencies. So, yeah, it doesn’t work out well.

Before my injuries I bought a car to fix so I could get a better paying job and share it with my brother and his little family who also lost everything and wound up here before I did. He had emergency back surgery that messed up his legs so he cannot walk well without shaking ridiculously. His wife works minimum wage and is having trouble saving money and paying for things for their 3 year old daughter.

If I could get the car fixed and licesnsed, tagged and a few months of insurance I feel like it’ll all be good. We could then get to food banks, I could get to a job once I healed and my brother’s wife could get a better paying job, all before my step dad’s vehicle goes out, which it is about to.

His vehicle has all 4 tires showing the tears and breaks going out. It also needs an exhaust system and breaks. If this happens everyone is screwed.

My car needs 2 tires, a radiator (or just a radiator flush) and the tags and insurance. We have estimated 160 for tires, 100 for radiator flush and 200 for a whole new radiator and labor if a flush does not work (pt cruiser so it could be more). The tags and taxes are 40 plus either 100 for one month or a little over 500 for 6 months of insrance.

The repairs on my stepdad’s vehicle is 500 for tires plus another 150 for breaks and we don’t even know about the exhaust system.  We guess a grand would cover all or most of his.

So a good starting point for us is one or the other vehicles getting fixed. 350 would be a good start. The most for mine would be around 850 we think.

For my step dad it would be around 1,000. 2,000 we think woul take care of it all.

Anything you can do to help is greatly appreciated! I do understand that there are many in need so thank to whomever you do decide to help. Miracles are usually people who can while they’re in a good place in their heart. Thank you for that!

Sincerely,

Daniel

Right now we are going thru the worst time of our lives. Mentally I’ve been to the point I have thought about quitting nursing school and feeling like I don’t want to continue on. My son and I have been going through so much hell. March, I was wrongfully terminated from my job of 6 years. The job I have now pays me $4.00 less. My wages are being garnished for old student loans which is really putting me in a bind. The apt we stay in doesn’t have a stove or fridge so we have to eat out or grab nonperishable items to eat. A lot of times we have to do without because the money just ain’t there. My biggest issue now is that on September 15, 2017 the motor in a car I just got purchased on July 20, 2017 locked up. The car lot owner will not replace the car because of a 30 day warranty. I have had to struggle to get to work, to school, to the grocery store, to wash clothes because there is no public relations transportation where we live. I definitely can’t afford Uber. WE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED. I’m so ashamed and embarrassed to be reaching out to strangers and telling my personal business. I have reached out to several people/organizations with no results. I’m a very proud person and used to taking care of things myself or doing without but the love for my son and my obligation to take care of him surpasses any feelings I have about asking for help. He is MY WHOLE WORLD and I owe him the necessities of life and I owe him a good life. My son is such a man and he says, “We’re gonna get thru this, Mama. Don’t cry ok.” It breaks my heart. I’ve been faced with situations like this before but never this bad. I’m SO ANGRY with God because he knows all I’m trying to do is make a better life for my family and He’s allowing all this. I’m not strong like Job. No one really understands exactly what I’m going through. Without a car I don’t know how we will make it. People get tired of you asking for rides. My school and my hospital clinical site is approximately 30 miles away, I’m struggling to get to both every week. I have one more year left in nursing school. Just one. I have worked so hard to get this far and I’m humbly asking for help to make it the rest of the way to provide for my son and to be able to pay forward what ever generosity is blessed upon me. My coworker suggested I go talk to the car dealer she purchased her car from. I met him. He showed me some cars and the seemed to be dependable. My coworker and her brother purchased cars from him with no complaints. The car I would like to purchase is $6500 but he doesn’t finance. If someone could please help me purchase this car. PLEASE.

I have limited income due to a disability.  I currently survive off $1900 take home income per month.  I live a minimalist lifestyle, however each week I am struggling to make ends meet.  I am consistently left with $1 or $2 in my account waiting for payday to come just to make ends meet again.  I get by and I survive but I do not have money for major expenses.

I recently borrowed $4500 from a friend to purchase a vehicle to get me back and forth to work in.  I repay this loan $100 per month.  I found out after purchasing the vehicle that it needed major repairs.  I attempted to return the vehicle under state lemon laws but I missed my opportunity to do so by one day!  So, I got stuck with a piece of junk in need of major repairs that I cannot afford.  I don’t even think the vehicle is worth putting the amount of money in repairs it needs into it.

Without a vehicle I would lose more than half of my income as I live in a rural area and need transportation to work.  I would ideally like to be able to receive donations to pay off the $4500 loan on this vehicle so I can start over from square one and try to find a more reliable vehicle.

I am unfamiliar with how this all works, but I am willing to discuss my situation in more detail and provide documents that support everything I have said.  I have nothing to hide and just need help.

Your donations will be greatly appreciated and I look to help others in anyway I am able in return.  Thank you for your consideration.