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Financial Hardship Help

We often hear “I need money now” for rent, food or bills – not an easy situation to be in. See our advice below.

Emergency Rental, Food, and Bills Assistance Programs

How to get help with rent?

At times, many families find themselves homeless, or unable to continue to occupy the premises of their choice. This may be due to fire, accident, storms or many other causes, but often it is merely a problem in paying the rent. Illness that forces a breadwinner to stay home, or loss of a job; any and all of these conditions can put a family in need of temporary assistance to tide itself over until the members of the family find themselves again in a position to pay their own rent without the need of subsidising or other rental assistance.

Agencies have been set up in many parts of the country to help in this regard. Non-profit organizations, these charities, such as The Salvation Army, as well as some governmental agencies are often able to offer emergency rental assistance for families who are being evicted by a landlord, or who simply have no way to pay their rent at the moment. Realizing that landlords, despite the old cartoon imagery of a rich greedy person feeding off the work of renters, the vast majority of landlords are not really making a profit at all on the current tenant. This is only a stopgap so that the landlord may pay the monthly house payments in the hope of some future profit if housing increases in value some years later. If the tenant can’t pay the rent, the landlord may soon find himself in the same position with regard to the lender. Lenders do not want to hear sad stories.

Although these different programs for rental assistance may be available, much depends upon the funding at the moment. Some programs quickly run out of money and are simply unable at the moment to provide further help to persons in need of assistance.

The vast majority of families in need of temporary rental assistance are those to be found in the low-income range; seniors, disable persons and children are among those most often affected. Others too, faced at one point or another with a temporary emergency may qualify for assistance in these cases.

In most cases, those in need of longer-term assistance, persons who have not been gainfully employed for a considerable length of time with not prospects for the immediate future may not qualify for rental assistance under these temporary emergency programs.

Those more likely to receive aid are persons who are able to convince interviewers of their willingness to do what is necessary to get back on their feet along with the ability to do so. Since emergency funding is considered a short-term “fix” for a crisis situation, the grants may be only issued for a few days, perhaps to defray the cost of a motel room, pending the applicant’s ability to find other lodgings.

Therefore it is important, in most similar cases, for the applicant to show the interviewer the imminent possibility to become self-sufficient.

Most non-profit agencies as well as other agencies attempt to work closely with rental assistance applicants to help them with any additional support as needed depending upon each applicant’s situation. Often applicants are further given counseling and referrals to other agencies that may be more helpful to an applicant.

In such cases, any additional services rendered are free to the applicant in crisis. This may include lack of employment and such other problems that may arise such as medical emergencies. Most agencies participate in these endeavors as well as teaching applicants the processes involved in applying for governmental programs, immediate rehousing and how to apply for Section 8 vouchers as well as information about low income housing, and assistance in paying the security deposits that are almost universally demanded by today’s rental market.

Since the goal of all similar agencies to to render aid to persons in immediate need of emergency housing and other crisis situations, the funds issued to applicants for rent or other necessities is only meant to allow the applicant extra time to deal with the emergency. However, at the same time, applicants will normally be provided with support in the long term to guard against similar future emergencies.

If you have an eviction notice or expect to be unable to pay the rent in the immediate future, or even realize that you need to find less expensive living quarters, now is the time to apply for assistance. Often with early application, money may be available to catch up unpaid rent as well as other options that may be explained to you.

Assistance may also be available to help with the security deposit, the initial rents and even moving costs. In some cities non-profit agencies may offer other emergency assistance to those in crisis. These funds are normally paid out on a one-time basis. Depending upon the location, resources that may be in place for housing crisis families can be wide-ranging.

Potential applicants are advised to find the telephone numbers as well as any other information available to them and educate themselves about the different programs that may be able to help with emergency assistance.

Not only non-profit private agencies, but many governmental agencies, are able to provide interim assistance, depending on the locality. Massachusetts has a program called RAFT, while in Texas a rental assistance program called TDHCA is available. Florida has a similar program called EFAHP and in Connecticut their program is called RAP. Many other government programs around the country also offer assistance to pay rent or a portion of overdue rent in their ongoing efforts to reduce the growing threat of homelessness in their particular communities.

Another program, called the Federal Stimulus Program is a little-known program through which our federal government provides billions of dollars across the nation to provide rental assistance for qualified applicants. These funds have become invaluable to families that find it increasingly difficult to keep up with the rising costs of rent and other housing needs.

HUD the Housing and Urban Development, agency works throughout the country as well. A number of families approaching two million are able to use this program, a program that can not only help those in need to pay their rent and/or security deposits, but HUD can issue vouchers to provide temporary housing as well as providing assistance to senior citizens and the disabled to keep up with overdue rental payments.

These programs not only offer grants to help pay rent, but the government Rent Voucher Program aids applicants to seek housing in the privately owned housing market.

These agencies can, generally, offer legal advice to those facing eviction. Every year millions of people receive free legal advice and assistance to educate them with the eviction process and their rights as well as responsibilities. The government provides funded Legal Services Corp. which provides attorneys who may mediate a solution between landlord and tenants in addition to advising tenants of their rights as well as help them apply for Section 8 or other assistance and another positive aid they offer is help and counseling on housing discrimination.

Counseling may also be provided to help applicants apply for government and/or private grants. Money is available for many of these crisis situations.

It is the goal of these agencies to prevent evictions wherever possible. The federal government as well as the many non-profit private agencies strive wherever possible to help applicants remain in their current quarters without the fear of being summarily evicted. Often these agencies are able not only to prevent evictions, but subsequent lawsuits that may be brought against a tenant. Alternatively, the agency may be able to find more suitable and affordable housing for an applicant facing eviction.

Many churches too offer funds that can help those in short-term financial difficulties. United Way and The Salvation Army are only two of the better-known charitable institutions that may be able to offer help when needed. Generally they give priority to those living in apartments and facing short-term financial crises.

A good number of other national and local charities are ready to help with the expenses of rent and other essential needs as well as providing case management and many other social services. No all charities have ready money all the time, but even those may be able to help by helping an applicant with information about other resources and assistance in applying for free grants to pay overdue rent.

Other agencies that often provide help might be, for example, Catholic Charities, Social Service Offices, United Way, the American Red Cross, the Legal Aid Society and as mentioned earlier, The Salvation Army. Aside from these examples there exist many other emergency aid agencies for those who are able to become informed.

While most of these programs provide only short-term emergency aid, they are designed for the most part to tide a family over until a longer-term solution becomes available. Often these same agencies will be able to direct qualified applicants to resources that may assist them in finding an apartment or house for more permanent security.

It is important however, during these times of crisis, to keep in touch with creditors and the applicant’s current landlord so they understand what you are doing and what you expect to accomplishment. It is important that the applicant be extremely honest with everyone about the situation and it may sometimes be possible to have monthly payments temporarily lowered, or even be allowed to skip a monthly rental payment. Other plans may be devised and put into place to avoid being evicted.

It is well-understood that not only landlords but other creditors too are much more willing to cooperate with persons who are up-front with them, honest in their discussions and show a willingness to cooperate and do whatever they can to improve with situations.

How to get help with bills?

Ask The Energy Company

if energy bills are the source of the hardship, then the energy providers’ own in-house programs are often the quickest way to help rearrange and meet repayments.

LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

This national program’s focus is on subsidies for repairs, weatherproofing and utility bills that families cannot afford to pay.

LIHEAP covers any energy related home repairs for low-icome families, including seasonal expenses like air cooling systems and winter heating bills. The local LIHEAP office is the first point of contact for those in need of energy or utility assistance. Eligibility varies from state to state.

WAP: Weatherization Assistance Program

The WAP is a federal grant organized by the Department of Energy that helps needy families improve their homes’ energy efficiency, and has assisted over 7 million households across many states, territories and Native American tribes since its inception in 1976.

According to the DOE guidelines, a household with anyone over 60 is eligible for the WAP, as are legally recognized disabled people. Most states make families with children eligible, and the website for the WAPTAC (Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center) can advise others if the grants are available in their area, and whether they qualify.

LifeLine Assistance: Free Cell Phones

Americans in need of a cell phone plan but without the means to maintain one can get assistance from LifeLine Assistance‘s free phone program. This is indeed a lifeline as daily life and business in particular is practically impossible without a mobile phone.

LLA is an FCC mandated scheme offering a free cell phone with at least 250 monthly minutes included. It’s available in the 49 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico, and typically requires a household income below 135% of Federal Poverty guidelines. For some states it is below 150%. Eligibility varies across participating states, with slightly different rules around qualifying income.

Other sources of help are available at state government level, or many national and local non-profit and charity organizations, and the energy companies themselves.

How to get Food For Free?

It doesn’t always require money to eat, and there are many ways to gain free food without adding to your debts or joining the 10% of Americans who have resorted to shoplifting. Ask people you know, or traders and restaurant and store owners.

Above all it’s important to explain why you are asking for food: because you can’t afford to eat. And not to be critical about what food you eat. Without a certain amount of money, there is no longer the choice of what to eat. So meat may become harder to get or if meat’s all that’s on offer and you are a vegetarian, it’s best to accept it with thanks.

Grow Your Own, Share With The Community

The most sustainable – and satisfying – way to provide free food for yourself is to grow it, and you can start with just seeds if you live in the country or with just a small space in the city. Guerrilla gardening is an interesting urban option, more organised community gardens and allotments can share space and expertise for growing, and seed swapping communities among gardeners are a good source of materials and encouragement.

Ask A Farmer

Out in the sticks there won’t be the option of stores and restaurants as a source of food, but ask any farmer and there’ll be some left on the fields that they didn’t or can’t sell. Many will let you pick these leftovers.

Food Banks

A rapidly growing movement in the United Kingdom and US is the organized and charitable distribution of food to those who can’t afford it. Most of the food is donated, and food banks are one of the easiest ways to obtain some nutritious food. Many banks have conditions for who they can give food to, but there is no need to be ashamed about visiting one.

Links to Food Banks in various countries

United States /United Kingdom /Austalia /Canada /Ireland /New Zealand /South Africa

Offers and coupons

Online and direct from the stores, many coupons are available to promote new products. And companies across the United States send out free samples of new products. They’re unlikely to provide a healthy, balanced diet on their own but could supplement free food from other sources.

Waste Food

In an affluent country there is an abundance of unsold or waste food, and a little social interaction and resourcefulness can unlock access to a surprising amount of it.

Ask at the market

Often around closing time, stall holders will sell off any remaining stock for next to nothing, and it’s always worth telling them you have no money and asking if they’ll give you something for free. You can often pick up some fruit or salad, and if they can’t offer anything, thank them anyway and ask at another stall.

Free Supermarket Food

Ask at the big stores and you’ll be too far down the chain of command: “My boss doesn’t allow us to do that” will be the usual answer. So smaller supermarkets and neighborhood stores are a better option, where you can talk to that boss. You may find warmth and generosity among Muslims and immigrants to the West who run stores.

Restaurant Leftovers

It requires some patience, a little nerve and a bit of practice, but it’s possible to get free, professionally prepared food, even a table to sit and eat it at. Restaurant districts in cities are obviously the best place to try this, and expect a success rate around 5%, so it requires persistence, but will sharpen your bargaining skills, and who knows where else that could lead?

Turn up at a restaurant after the busiest time but not too late, and explain that you have no money and ask if they have some left overs in the kitchen. It can help to have a container such as a plastic box ready in case they do have something, and if they’re friendly and can’t offer anything the first time, maybe they can put something aside the next day.

Searching and Foraging

It grows on trees, on the ground and some seasons there’ll be abundant fruit and tasty plants such as dandelions or chickweed. Even cities can produce some tasty wild food, and anyone near downtown Seattle has access to America’s first Food Forest in a major city.

Dumpster Diving

Growing media coverage of the colossal food wastage at supermarkets and restaurants has made it much less weird, and more popular, to search through the dumpsters in search of some quality food to turn into a meal.

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Looking to the Heavens

The only thoughts running through my head as I sit here are realizations about how this is where my life really is. I am actually posting to a site called Begging Money, asking for donations from people I have never interacted with before because I am in that much trouble. It doesn’t feel good and I’m not really comfortable putting myself out here this way. I have always tried to keep my margins tight and in order. I have always had an escape plan for a”just in case”moment. I have always tried to pay attention to details and make adjustments as needed. I had plotted my trajectory and had reached several designated way points. I really thought I was on course and doing the right things to keep me and my family on track. Now? Here I am. Exposed, nervous, deflated and skinny. Wondering if I’m making the right choice here, wondering if this site is even real and worried that I might get scammed or have to deal with someone trying. Or and even worse someone that I know seeing this post and putting two and two together and saying to themselves, “that’s why you haven’t been around of late”, “that’s why when I ran into you in town were withdrawn and evasive”. Yes, those few sentences sound a bit crazy, even to me in my current mental state as I reread this. I doubt anyone I know even knows about this site. Or, gosh, maybe they do? I myself only learned of this site yesterday and I have decided to reach out regardless of the outcome with hope, because a year ago this month, the idea that I would lose a job I absolutely enjoyed, lose the love of my life, lose my all of security and become homeless. And, while watching my life turn for the surreal, my mother decides it’s time she release some information she has been holding tight to her chest because it’s has been bothering her for years. (My whole life) “You and your brother do not share fathers”.  At that very moment, I felt my soul leave my body. The one person I trusted more than anyone or anything on this planet has lied to me my entire life. “Um, I’m not really feeling like I am in a particularly good place to process this; given what I just told you”.

There is no air…

August 2017, some friends of my partners came to visit from Germany and stayed at the Inn I was running, located in a beautiful small. It was a project I had been working for several years and was proud of what I accomplished over that time. It showed and our visitors from Germany loved it. Over the course of their stay they reveled that they were interested in relocating from Germany to the United Sates and that had decided that they liked the area and want to move here. They became interested in purchasing the Inn and restaurant associated with the property when I mentioned the current owner was looking to get out of the business. It was exciting for me because I was going to help the owner transition out and I was going to help the people from Germany realize a dream of theirs, owning business such as this in a beautiful small town. My part, I was going to get to continue with a project that I had truly fallen in love with. I connected the two parties and they off to the races.

January 2018, serious negotiations began for the property. My services were being negotiated for in the asking price.

This is where everything went wrong. This is where I made my mistake and ruined my life.

Being that my partner was with friends folks from Germany and I become one to them as well. And due the general excitement that goes along with a moment like that. When I was asked by the Germans if I would be willing to leave my position for a short period during the negotiations in hopes that the owner would back off the price a little. Then return after the sale to resume my work. At first I was not at all comfortable with the idea. I didn’t really know theses people. I also didn’t like the underhanded quality of it. After being assured by both my partner in the trustworthiness I these people and the actual people themselves in the fact they would without a question hire me back and we would start working together, I left my position awaiting the sale of the property.

I trusted and put my faith into the wrong people.

When the folks from Germany returned to take over the business, I was informed through my partner, that I was not to be hired back unless I was willing to earn half as much as I under with the previous owner.

I was obviously extremely upset and agitated. This is the United States of America, money is important. You can’t just put somebody in this position and jeopardize their livelihood. I tried to resolve the problem but it only created more things never recovered. The ordeal eventually contaminated the relationship with my partner when she sided with the folks from Germany, stating I should just get over it and find another job. I felt betrayed and marginalized. My trust was violated and my relationship ended as a result. I had been staying with my partner while the business transitioned with the intent to return to the inn after the sales. After the separation, I was asked to leave her home immediately, last August. I had burned through a lot my savings waiting for the business to change hands and finding another location with so little warning put a lot pressure on my reaming resources. I was able to transition well enough but I was having a lot of trouble finding work with the compensation needed to support my world. Regardless, I took what I could find because it’s what needed to be done. The numbers never worked. I was slowly burning through everything. I have a son in college, car payments, bills associated with the occupation of a residents and I was paying rent that was substantially more the my current salary could support.

5 months later, I had to move all of belongings into storage and I started sleeping on a couch in my friends basement. Normally I would rely on family during a time like this I suppose. With the news that I was the product of a one night stand a rift was formed and I had no where else to go. I was trying to be grateful. I kept telling myself that are people a lot worse of than I am. But, I didn’t handle this transition well. When my son came to visit me and I saw the look on his face when he saw where I am staying and sleeping, it was more than I could take. I became extremely depressed which effected everything in my life. Trying maintain in the face of this adversity I decided to try antidepressants which only resulted in me having extremely bad reaction the medication. I ended up needing care, missing time at work and losing my job.

In the span of one year I have lost everything and have been pushed to my emotional limits. It makes me realize how just a few subtle events, seemingly harmless at their passing, can change the course of your entire life.

Now, in 2019, I am looking for a event to change my life. A guiding light. I am asking for help from anyone who may read this and have some understanding of what I am going through. Some compassion and sympathy for my situation.

If I could get back on my feet, back in a proper dwelling I know I can over come this adversity, I just need someone to believe in me. Someone who is willing to give me a boost so I can get started again. Alone, I fear I will never recover. It is a mathematical impossibility. Too much damage has already been inflicted.

Please, if anything is willing to help me on this journey you will have my eternal gratitude. Any donation will help me get back on my feet put me in direction of having a home again.

This soul needs a beacon of light and love. A path back.

Love those around you and show them how important they are to you.

Thank you

https://paypal.me/SaturnReturn

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Family Emergency

Hello there.

I am the oldest sibling of seven, and as of currently our lives have hit a snag. My dad works as a roofer with past experience at asbestos jobs and radio towers which normally suffice to keep a roof over our heads. A few days ago, he was sent to the hospital due to his swollen leg which left us with no choice but to let him receive surgery for it. Keep in mind his leg has needed surgery for a LONG time, he’s just been wearing a brace, icing it, and telling everyone he’s fine so that he can continue to work. The surgery will most likely put him out of commission for three months at the most, and that’s what he’s been trying to avoid. My mom used to write articles at home as a mommy blogger, but her supervisor released her just last year when she was pregnant and couldn’t get her articles sent in time. Even now she has a difficult time trying to find companies who will take her in. She’s worked under the same supervisor for years and made more than my dad would, so without this crutch, it’s really been hard on us.

In a few days, our landlord is requesting the money for the rent which on average is $750 per month. We’ve been able to knock down the payment due to us pitching in to fix things that are broken in the house for him (ie: there was a large pothole in the driveway that we cemented) to $450, but it’s still not enough to get us by.

No one is obligated to do this, but my family and I would appreciate any and all donations. My mom and I are trying to find any quick and direct jobs and scrape pennies at the moment to keep us all together.

Thank you for reading.

PAYPAL – paypal.me/Kizakoto

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Need emergency money to pay heating bill

Hi, I’m a mother of three, my oldest is 17 years old,  my middle child is 10 years old,  and my youngest is 6 years.  My youngest my boy has autism spectrum disorder  or ASD. I’m looking to get help with paying my natural gas bill. This bill has been passed due for a while , it’s been disconnected since June of 2018. I thought I would have the money to pay, but I just could never make enough  to cover  the bill.  At the time  the bill was $559.66.  But because it’s been disconnected for so long they’ve also added  reconnection fees  and security deposit, which now brings my total to $893.61. I’ve been trying to get help from agencies all summer, but most of these agencies told me that because it was summer time and no longer cold that they won’t be able to help me until the winter time . So yesterday  I went back to  an agency to try to get help with paying the bill  and I was told that because the bill was too old that they won’t be able to help me pay. I really don’t know where else to go. My family doesn’t live in the same city as I do  and frankly they don’t even know I’m going through this situation right now.  Today I travel to pawn shops to try to  find a decent heating unit to help heat my home  but the ones that I brought  haven’t really been able to warm up the house. It’s just getting colder. Today  the temperature this morning was 23 degree  and in my house it was 59 degrees. I just can’t work many hours because of my son, he has to be in school  for a limited  amount of hours. I just can’t find a job to work around  his schedule right now. He has started  to finally receive  SSI  benefits , but the check  isn’t enough to cover the whole payment  this month  so I will have to pay the remainder in February. My kids are asking me why we can’t turn the heat on and I just don’t know what to tell them anymore. Today I’m hoping that someone will bless me with help on this.

You can donate to paypal.me/Sincni

Thanks so much for taking the time to listen to my story.

 

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We Need Help

My name is Nathaniel, and I’m 18. My fiance, who I’ve known for 2 years, is a month away from being 17. I’ve been trying hard to save up money to not only live on my own in Indiana, where he lives, but be able to come back to Nevada afterwards.

We’re both trans men and he’s in an abusive household. We’ve called child services before but that didn’t help at all, and the lady who came to talk to him put someone else before him and chose not to speak with him before his mother.

We’ve instead decided I will move out there, he will move in with me on his 18th birthday until he finishes high school, then he’ll come back with me to where my own family is and we can move back in with my mother.

The problem is I have 8 months to save up as much money as I can before the summer, when I’m supposed to be moving out there. Not only is that not a lot of time, my father was abusive as well and when he finally disowned me legally he stole my social security card. My mother never got a new one, and when we went down there to get one we had no way to get it since my school id has my preferred name and not my birth name.

My mother decided we would change my name and gender marker first before getting a social security card with doctor records- which is fine, in my state it doesn’t take long to change it at all. But that’s still a month I’m unable to get a job and get money for.

At the moment, I have commissions open on Tumblr to make things for people, and have people to babysit for and do small things for to get some money, but it’s not nearly enough.

I will hopefully be able to get a job by at latest March, but again, that isn’t nearly enough time. I have sworn off buying anything for myself whatsoever to save up, and have $170 dollars.

We really need help. I found an apartment complex that’s $875 a month, that pays for everything else, is in a good part of town for him to be able to get to from school, and is all around perfect. He has a job too, but with school as well and buying clothes and food himself, plus not being able to send me any money without his mother knowing, there isn’t too much he can do but buy some things I commission and explain it away like that.

I did the math and the time I’m going to live there, I’ll need a little over $9,000 (with him buying groceries and me paying rent). That’s not to say I need $9,000 right now- I already have a place there that I will definitely be able to work at. I just need a start, enough to put down the deposit and pay for a few months of rent at /least/, plus groceries until he’s able to move in with me.

I have some family members who are giving money, but it’s not nearly enough.

This is the love of my life, and even if he wasn’t, he’s at least my best friend. And his situation is terrible. I worry about him and… Honestly I’ve been a little neglected myself to the point I have trouble doing much. It’ll be good for me too, to be out of the house for even 10 months.

Please.

paypal.me/helldriiven

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My Landlord Robbed Me & Ripped Me Off, Now Trying To Evict Me

My name is Kayla.

November 14th 2018, I signed a contract for a new place for my 4yr old son and I. I’m a DV Survivor so it was important that I found a safe place tucked away and move in. November 17th did the exchange of keys and money. The landlord explained to me that her and her husband managed the building and gave me a walk through. She told me during the walk through that section 8 wouldn’t rent to her because there was a fire at the garage that was connected to the unit I just signed and paid for. This was a Saturday.

Fast forward to that Monday. November 19th (the day before my birthday) my son was with me that day at work because I knew I was would getting off later than normal. Maria (my landlord) had asked me out of “curiosity” what time I work. I told her mon-fri from 6 am to 2pm, this was in conversations before paperwork was signed and money was exchanged. November 19th I get home ALL OF MY BELONGINGS ARE GONE. My son asks “Mama, where my toys?” My heart shattered, blew up, sunk and everything else. I’m looking through the house like it’s a joke. No toiletries, no food, no water, no clothes! There’s no way all of our stuff is just gone?! I made sure this house was secure before I left to prevent this. I call police, officer was going to call me back. I call my landlord because after checking all points of entry there was no sign of anything forced. So I ask her as calmly as I could without crying my soul out, “Has anybody been in my unit today?”

”yes, I had my husband go and clean everything out.”

 

”Um, why didn’t I get a call or a notice?! I gave you no permission to enter my house! I’ve had keys for only 48 hours and you rob me!?”

 

She said they didn’t rob me everything was in the trash can. I had a homeless guy help me and he couldn’t find any of my stuff or anything that looked like my stuff. I still had tags on everything. My birthday outfit itself was over $200 my booty was $160 on sale. This was the day before my birthday. My birthday is November 20th and they did this to me a few hours before midnight. I’m more than devastated at this point. I felt so violated and unsafe WITH a baby. What if  I didn’t go to work that day and me and my baby were just relaxing in the house and this man whom I’ve never met before busts in my house with no notice or permission!? I’m beyond hurt and terrified.

 

She text me saying her and her husband can only spare $200 even though she knows it doesn’t cover everything I lost. I had just gave her over $1400 on November 17th to move in but she can only spare me $200.

 

My personal documents are gone. My IDs my socials for myself and my son our pictures, like how could you not know it was mine?! Didn’t even call me to ask me! I’m so hurt!

The garage never was fixed resulting in tickets where she said it was ok for me to park. My car was towed, so I have no means of transportation when I’m supposed to have access to my garage.

Because she stole all of my clothes I didn’t have anything to wear to work. Dress code is corporate attire at work and because she robbed me residual damage includes me getting fired for dress code violations.

 

Ive asked her about if the house was deeply cleaned because movers didn’t want to love my brand new furniture in because they said this place was never cleaned. Maria said she did have a deep clean. I sent her photos of roach feces all over the house smh. Dead bugs in lights of the kitchen and bathroom. I ended up having to hire my own cleaning crew and they themselves were disgusted that Maria gave me the unit like this.

 

I spoke with housing authority. I told them the problems I’m having with the unit I just moved into and they consider it UNINHABITABLE!!!! This woman ripped me off!

 

She is is not trying to help me by being empathetic to what she has caused me and my son at all. Instead she sends me emails and text messages threatening to evict me. When I already told her that I’m waiting for my unemployment but at the same time none of this would have ever happened if SHE DIDNT ROB ME!!!

 

Christmas was ruined along with my birthday and thanksgiving. Every lawyer I talk to wants money I don’t have just to see if I have a case. When they know by them entering my house without notice or permission is AGAINST THE LAW!

 

I need help and the only way I can get justice for my son and I is if we have the money to pay the experts for their service. Please help us. God bless.

I have to start my whole life over and I need money to sue this woman for everything she has since she set me up and now trying to throw my son and I out on the street instead of being a decent human being and help me.

 

$10,000 would be a great start. I have police event numbers and extra photos to share with anyone who wants to help me. If you know a lawyer I WOULD LOVE THEIR INFORMATION IF THEY CAN HELP ME.

PayPal.me/posvibes

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Can’t do this any more

Hello there sir/madam I appreciate you reading this I will get straight into it right.

i am a 21 year old man with Aspergers and I’m unemployed as I am not fit for work this makes it difficult to try and support my self financially as I don’t get a lot of money this is a problem as my bills take all the money I have and sometimes more this is why I’m asking for £50,000 this will go alone way and make me debt free  as I am in debt of £25000 from bills this built up over a long time so I got a Iva so I can afford to pay my debts but it doesn’t stop the bills rolling in £50,000 would help me to pay off the Iva and the other half would go towards something I can make money like cloud mining bitcoin etc so I would get a some of bitcoin each month and exchange it to pay my bills I would also create a account with wleathify this is a company who makes a investment portfolio and managers it for you I would also do property investment like a hotel room or a office  their are companies who manage it for you and pay every month your profit so that’s what I would do with the money those 4 things pay of debt and those 3 investment ideas I just mentioned. how would the money change my life well first I would make me less stressed don’t worrying about money as I suffer from depression and anxiety because of my Aspergers which stops me doing thing I want to do but can’t this money would also help my mood and make me feel happy and I can start to get on with my life so I get eventually be independent and can cope on my own because at the minute I am always at home because I am scared to go outside I find it difficult to cope the money would help me relax a bit and gain trust with other human beings that not everyone is bad and evil I have been bullied through most of my school and college life and I really need some faith in society to make me realise that this will make a big difference to my life and the people around me who worry about me

many thanks Alex

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READ ME I need just enough to hold it out

Hello everyone my name is Kevin, I would have to say my life the past few years has been torment since I haven’t been able to get a job and especially now that I am homeless and have been for the past 4 months.

 

I received my degree and had been looking for jobs related to my academic discipline for the past few years to essentially begin my career and build my life but I was never able to secure actual employment anywhere in my city area. I was doing more of freelance work, building a reputation and earning some small dollars. It never allowed me to take the next step in my life and build to truly providing for my self. Somehow I had a stroke of bad luck as I even started looking for basic level jobs (fast food, department stores, clerks, employment offices) that were not related to my degree, I was still denied in favor of someone else. Freelance was not the way to live but it was all could do to survive as the money was fast. Even at times though their were dry seasons where I could not get casual work to keep up with personal expenses. The local unemployment office took me as not being a big priority since I was younger than most and had a degree.

 

It wasn’t all that bad since I was living with my mom and she was most providing but she fell ill and ended up in a wheelchair. Unable to work herself since becoming handicap, she lost her home and because I was working freelance and couldn’t make enough to take care of the home expenses to keep it, I lost a home as well. I was denied to stay where my mother was being held and was turned down by my other family members to stay since I had a degree. I’ve essentially lost everything I had.

 

I have been pretty much on my own still trying to survive and looking for jobs on a daily basis to apply for. I have been getting by minimally using the public library or other community sources but recently coming in the new year getting freelance jobs and employment has been a challenge for me being that they are not consistent and are more of random offers. The biggest struggle I’d have to say is eating.

 

For the people I have been working with I have been told that I do have opportunities coming my way starting early in the next month but I just need enough to satisfy my minimal needs to be able to eat and travel by bus. I am asking for a donation of $425 but ANY DONATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

 

This donation will allow me to purchase bus passes to travel around to my resources, get products for hygiene, to be able to wash clothes, and allow me to get a minimal amount of food without worrying day to day on what will I eat so I can get to work on building a foundation that will allow me to secure employment.

 

Thank you to everyone who read my post even if you don’t donate. We all have a story of struggle to tell, thank you for reading mine.

 

https://www.Paypal.me/Kvpadi

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EMERGENCY HELP NEEDED

My heart is broken and my eyes are filled with tears having to write this story. My name is Birgit and it’s with a very heavy heart that I’m having to share my mother’s story to anyone who chooses to read this. On October 22nd of this year was a very hard day as we found out she was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. At this point in time we are unsure where the cancer is spreading. She had a bone scan on October 25th and I’m thankful to say it hasn’t spread there. Her doctors and specialists are moving fast to start her on the right treatment for her. She will be starting chemotherapy and possibly radiation at the end of November. My mom, Brenda, has always had such a kind heart to anyone she meets. She’s the type of person who would rather give than receive. Her smile lights up any room she walks into and her sense of humor will make anyone who is close to her walk away with a stomach ache from laughing so hard. Her life story is a very sad and long one, but she always came out of everything with her head held high and stronger than ever. She’s such an incredibly strong woman that I look up to and wish to be half as strong as her. Our story is very long, so to kind of make it short, I finally found her 3 years ago after being apart for almost 20 years. The day we finally met was the best day of my life and I’m sure the best day of hers. So I guess you could call me crazy but I would like to save her life and spend more than 3 years with her. We would really appreciate any donations to help my mom out as she has to quit her job she’s been with for over twenty years. When she starts her chemotherapy she can’t work as she is around the public for 12 hours a day seven days a week, and she needs to be as healthy as she can be while on her treatment. Donations will be used to help pay for her medications. Donations and prayers are more than welcome as her situation is very urgent. Please feel free to share her story with people you may know. Thank you so much for reading my mom’s story. I will update as soon as we know anything more.

We had an important video call yesterday (Nov. 28) with the oncologist in Prince George and found out my mom has stage 4 breast cancer and is HER 2 positive. The doctors have found small spots on her lungs, so the cancer has potentially spread there. She starts her first chemotherapy treatment on December 11 as well as two targeted drugs for HER 2 positive. Her type of breast cancer is very aggressive so that’s why it’s growing and spreading so fast. Please if you can donate or share her story it would mean so much to her.

My mom has started her first set of treatments. She had her PICC line put in on Dec. 3. Yesterday (Dec. 11) she had her first targeted drug for the HER 2 positive and today (Dec. 12) she had her second targeted drug plus her chemotherapy drug (paclitaxel). We were at the hospital yesterday for 2 and a half hours and today for just over 7 hours to get her treatment started. She is doing really well and is very strong. If anyone can please donate or share her story we would really appreciate it.

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Begging for a homeless Friend…

Hi…

My name is Hiawatha and I just came across this website after using Google to look for fundraising help other then Gofundme. I’m a married mother of four boys, two biological sons and two foster sons. I’m a stay at home mom and my husband is a 20+ years veteran Police Officer. I mention those two things because I want you to know that I’m being honest in asking for this help. We would stand to lose alot if I were making this up, committing fraud.

I’m not asking for help for myself or my family but for a long time friend. His name is John, literally.  John has been homeless on the streets of NYC for a little over 5 years now. This is his third time being homeless and is his longest stretch of time being on the streets. He was homeless for a short period of time in his 20s and then again in his 30s.  This time he’s in his 40s and hasn’t been able to recover and get back on his feet. He was able to get Social Security disability because of the poor condition of his body. And it was not without a 4 year fight to get it. And it helps but it’s not much when you’re on the streets. It’s hard to save money when you have nothing.  

Being out in the elements over the years has taken it’s toll on him physically. At this point is hard for him to get a job let alone hold down a job. His legs and feet are always swollen from being on his feet all the time and not being able to sit or lay and elevate them for long. He sleeps on the trains overnight most often if he can’t score a bed in the shelter. There are just so many little issues with him that is hard to mention them all. But if anyone has questions about his situation I’m willing to answer them.

Bottom line I’m asking for donations to help him stay dry and warm this winter. The homeless have a hard time keeping their feet dry and clean because they wear the same socks from day-to-day.  It’s hard for them to keep and have clean underwear, no further explanation should be needed. Toiletry items are important and are hard to come by sometimes. I’m not asking for a windfall of money for him, not even hundreds of dollars. Just enough that I can give him to say, ‘Hey, we see you and we want to help you today’. Believe me I’ve lectured him over the years, I’ve had dozens of suggestions. At this point I just want to help him plain and simple. But with four boys and being a stay at home mom I can’t do it alone.

I haven’t told him about this fundraising try of mine for him because he doesn’t believe that people want to help the homeless, especially a man without children. I want to prove him wrong and I want to surprise him with a lump sum of money. Every single dime will go to him and him only. Please help, even a dollar would be awesome…it’ll add up to something. 

 

 

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The struggle is real

Emma, 5yrs old. Liam, will be 4 in March. Lola may, soon to be 6 months old. My wife, stressed to the max. My self…. Works forever but I can barley keep us a float.

In January 2017 I lost my job of 13 years with Lowe’s Home Improvement due to a management restructure. No fault of my own, but I bled blue for years. I believed in the company and preached their gospel. 13 years wasted….

I may have been unemployed, but I worked every day. I took care of the kids, at the time just Emma and Liam. While doing that, I was online working on finding a job. I tried and tried. My wife was working a part time job for extra money. Finally I did find employment. It took 6 months. It’s with a good company, but I had to take a pay cut. Also the wife has been out of work since Lola was born. We obviously cannot afford day care for 3 kids, and we have no family who can watch them.

Ever since then we have been struggling. Every pay check we pay the bills and we are left with a few hundred dollars. Some how with that we need to put gas in my car to drive an hour to work every day for 2 weeks, and put food on the table.

Food pantry’s help, but  they only let you come once a month.  Forget about assistance, I make too much, but only because I have a house. If I didn’t have a house, we would be able to have food stamps etc. We were told straight out it is because I have a job, and a house. Straight out. I couldn’t even get assistance when I was unemployed.

I can’t buy anything when we need it. If an emergency comes up we have to borrow it from family and to be honest, both my wife and my families are not rolling in it.

My wife is always stressed because we don’t know what we are going to do every pay day, and for the next 2 weeks.

They took the propane tank. Thankfully we have a wood stove which heats most of the house. It leaves us with half the house that has old windows we cannot use because it is like going outside. Thankfully there is no plumbing on that side of the house. I have to go out in the woods when I am not working and cut and split wood to heat the home.

I work 6 days a week. It leaves me with one day to get wood for the week. Believe me, green wood is hard to get burning and isn’t the best for the flue, but we don’t have a choice.

I get home around 6 pm, some times later. I get to see my kids for a few hours before they go to bed, and like I said, I am pretty much busy most of the day Sunday. I still only see them a few hours.

I am trying so hard. There is not much else I can do. I have sold anything I thought would bring money. Got nothing left worth selling.

I love my family. I want the best for them. I am failing as a provider. I need help.

Tonight for dinner we had some left over frozen ham someone gave use left over from their new years dinner ham, and peas. That’s it. The wife chopped it to little cubes and pan fried them, and steamed the peas. We gave the kids the most of it. I didn’t even get any peas.

I have included pics of the inside of our fridge. Honestly this is probably the most food we have in it. Not much. Some milk. Half & half, eggs. Wife needs protein for breast feeding. It’s the least expensive way to get it. The green stuff in the mason jar is home made baby food from steamed organic peas. The big jar is soup from my wifes father.  that’s one dinner this week. Little bit of rice left. A small bag of chicken nuggets for the kids. A small bag of bread flour. You see my wifes breast milk supply at the top.  Lots of open space on both sides.

I have $40 in the bank. I just got paid. We could buy food with it. But then how would I get to work? So we have to put it in the tank or I don’t bring any money.

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End Of The Line

Hi, I’m Natasha And I’m 19.

One day at home my older brother and I were fighting (not normal brother and sister fighting) and he got mad to the point where he hit me in the face. When my boyfriend saw him do that they went to fighting (my boyfriend lived with me) after everything stopped and my mom got home she started yelling at me blaming me for all of it and ended up kicking me and my boyfriend out 2 days before my birthday with none of our clothes and just our two dogs and ones just a puppy. We ended up finding out that I was having pregnancy symptoms, but we don’t have the money to go to a doctor or to get test. We ended up not having anywhere to go so we came to Caldwell Texas to find my boyfriend’s mom, but came to find she got everything she had stolen from her and was beaten up by her boyfriend. So our last choice was us staying wit one of his family friends, we’ll we’ve done everything for them cleaned their entire house and even helped clean their couch they got from a friend just so we can live with them. Plus we even spent our last $150 on them for food, but she put a time limit on our stay and I’ve tried everything from getting a loan to asking other family members for help, but no one will help us. My boyfriend has been homeless for 2 years before we got together and I just don’t want him to be that way again. I’m only 19 and can’t finish my senior year in high school because of my situation. Nothing would make me happier then for me to be able to get a place and everything else I need and to be able to go back to school and finish my last year.

Im here asking if I could get at least $20,000 to help us get back on our feet, put food in our stomachs, clothes on our backs, and so I can finish high school, but anything helps please. If I don’t get anything that’s ok I won’t every give up on my dreams til they are succeeded, but thanks for reading my story and helping if you can. I believe nothing’s impossible. (Won’t let me add another picture)

paypal info… paypal.me/NatashaW614

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My family screwed me over.. I need help

Hello! 

First thing I want to say is thank you for taking your time to read this. I guess I should start by saying that my parents had me and my siblings at a really young age, so my grandparents were the ones to raise us. My parents separated when my dad went to the army, and he later on got remarried, had another child, and moved to the US. My mom was a nurse and she had another child with some dude, but we never really got to see her because of her crazy schedules. As we got older, our mom was diagnosed with Bipolar Disease. We still didn’t see her a lot, but when we did she would yell at us for no reason. She would yell at me the most; she liked to tell me I was only a burden for her and that I was a mistake. 

When I got to 11th grade, I moved to the U.S with my dad because I was diagnosed with depression, and I had tried to kill myself a few times. When I graduated high school, I went back to my home country cause I had planned to find a job while I searched for a school to go to (I didn’t really do any of that in high school since I’ve always dealt with depression), but I came back to find out that my mom had already signed me up in some random school to become an English teacher. I told her that that’s not what I wanted to do, but she only said: “You’re not coming here to waste your time”. I decided to go to the school she had signed me up for, but at the end of the first semester I was feeling depressed again. I tried to talk to her. I told her that I didn’t like what I was doing; that I felt like I was just wasting my time. She got really angry at me, and pretty much kicked me out of her house. 

I decided to come to the U.S with an aunt that had offered me to stay with her. When I got there, everything was fine at first. They helped me settle in quickly, and even help me find a job in a movie theater. There’s where I met my boyfriend. My aunt and her family are really religious, and I guess that the idea of me going out with someone bothered them. They started treating me different, and throwing hints to get me to move out until one day they actually kicked me out. Luckily for me, my boyfriend’s family opened their doors to me like I was part of the family already. 

After a while, I lost my job at the movie theater because of a misunderstanding. My boyfriend was pretty much taking care of both of us cause it took me a few months to get another job.

Now I’m working at a dollar store. Trying to save up for a car so I can move around and find a better job. Next week I will be starting a Class D License Course that cost me $227. I was lucky that they let me do a $117 deposit because if not I wouldn’t had been able to pay for it. I have to pay the rest the first day of the course. I’m hoping that it goes well for me because I’m already starting to feel depressed again. 

Thank you for reading,

Zay

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Negative Bank Account

Hi everyone! I’m Sabrina and I need a little help. For starters, I’m a broke college student, however I’m almost done! Later this month, I’ll be starting my last semester in college. I’m currently studying English Education and I hope to become a high school English teacher. College is great, except for the fact that it’s so hard trying to juggle work, school, and internships. I do have a job, however, I just don’t work enough to cover rent. I currently don’t live in my hometown so I went home for the holidays and wasn’t able to go back to work until after New Years. This put me at a whole 2 weeks without a paycheck. My job is my only source of income right now and I barely make above minimum wage.
Thankfully, my job does pay for most of my other expenses, just not this one. I do have loving parents who give me everything they can, but with 6 other siblings, they just don’t have enough either. I’m not asking for a whole lot of money, I just need enough to make my account positive again. I’m not asking for more than I need. Currently, my bank account is -$360 as you can see in the picture. That’s all I need. Technically, all I need is 10 people to send me $36, lol. Either way, it would just help me out tremendously.
If I’m being honest, my rent checks keep bouncing and my landlord is getting quite tired of it and I don’t blame her. I just simply don’t make enough to cover everything I need to buy in order to be comfortable. I don’t live a lavish lifestyle (as much as I’d like to, lol) and I’m not a high maintenance person. I just go to school, work, and hang out with my friends. I’m pretty normal and don’t really have a spending problem at all. I just simply do not make enough money. Honestly, I’d be willing to pay it back if that’s an issue.
Anyway, if you’re reading this and do so happen to donate, thank you so, so much. Words cannot thank you enough. I understand that there are people in more worse situations and you could help donate to any of them and you helped me out and I am so grateful! If you didn’t, well then that’s okay too! Thanks for just reading this!

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My Last Hope!

I am writing in hope that there is someone out there that can understand what I’m going through, and help wether with money or a direction.  My name is Kim, I am a 46 year old mom of 4 and a grandmother of 3. I have been fighting with my mortgage company for quit awhile now and even know I have given them everything they have asked for they still sheriff saled my home on December 7th, 2018. They had no interested buyers so they sold it to Freddie Mac for $2,169 dollars. I contacted the attorney who is representing them and he stated I can buy it back but it would have to be in cash. I don’t understand  how people can just not care, this is where my children have grown up and where we share our most precious memories .  It’s absolutely disheartening how even when the mortgage company admits they messed up my family suffers. This is our home, our life, our future. But since I don’t have money coming out my back end to hire an attorney to handle this, I have to tuck my tail and give up on something that we love. One thing I’ve always have tried to instill in my children is that if it’s something you believe in then fight for it. Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t.  The hardest part is I’m not sure how much longer I can fight. I’ve been fighting since I was 17 years old and am so overwhelmed and tired, I don’t know what to do. I’m owed over $ 140, 000 dollars in child support from my children’s 2 father’s . The one dad is court ordered to pay $276 dollars a month and I get $ 60 dollars. The child support department told me I should be grateful that I’m getting something.  My youngest father has a court order since 2003 and I only received  $2000 dollars and his remaining balance is about $64,000 dollars. He was in jail last year and I called child support to make sure he would get served while in there and my case worker said how do you expect him to pay while he was in jail cause he doesn’t have a job. I don’t understand,  why won’t you hold them accountable , they have court orders. I am at a loss with the system , I thought they were here to help people but I guess not. I have tried and tried and I don’t know what else to do.  I greatly appreciate any help and or want to thank you for taking tome just to read.

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Change One Life to Save Many

  1. First off, all my life I have helped anyone and everyone. It has become a part of me and in doing so I will help with either helping them move or let them stay at my place without the stress of bills or food so they can get back on their feet. I have even gone negative in my account because it makes me happy that I helped someone even if it puts me deep. I have showed my friends to pay it forward and have come across people who thank me that their Salive cause I filled their gas tank up so that they have heat to live.

 

   I was doing good taking care of my bills and loved helping people, I still do even though I can’t even support myself yet. My life took a turn right into a raging fire of darkness. My friend killed himself, didn’t even see it coming cause being a veteran myself we hide our feelings well. That hit me so hard I couldn’t stop drinking after getting off work. Four days later I’m drugged from a roofie that even my friend didn’t see it coming. I woke up in my girls car to cops knocking at the window. No idea what happened and still to this day I don’t, a year and a half later. I spent the summer with my family, no job, friends becoming fake. I’m always there when they want to listen and all I needed was a couple minutes to talk once in my life. I even saved to of my friends from Suicide in the summer but when it hit September, came the hardest pain I ever felt in my life, going to work at midnight and reading my closest friend got murdered. My Doc says I had a heart attack, I always say something left my heart. My friends who I saved tore me apart cause they told me they were too busy to talk to me even though I told them how much I heart. One even told me I didn’t care about anyone and that was like someone take a dynamite and blowing my heart to bits.

   I was confused, mad, sad and emotions hitting me randomly at anytime. I started working two jobs to keep my mind off of everything cause at this time only  7 months later from my closest friend got mureded I had two best friends kill themseles and three more to murder. A couple months later, six family members die when they go to the hospital. I was barely getting any sleep, wasn’t trying to break down.

 

A month later that changed, changing my life dramatically. I woke up in the hospital, didn’t know who I was, what happened, why I was even in the hospital. I only knew my family. Stayed with my parents and I didn’t even know I had a car or any bills cause I didn’t know what bills were.

I finally got a phone with unemployment and was able to call the bank that loaned me money for my car and they are working with, called my insurance and they are working with me. I’m playing catch up so I can help more family and people and show them again that it’s ok, I’m here for you, even though I got kicked under the bus on the lowest part of my life, I still help in any way I can. I can’t give up cause most people I know give up so I stand strong and keep moving forward, I am just for once in my life asking for help, asking to catch back up and asking to save me, cause saving me, I’m going to save my community and then my city and then my state cause I’m going to go to college and get a degree is psychology and civil engineering so I can always be there for anyone and give back to the people who need someone they can lean on. Any donation amount is truly a Godsend and a blessing and not just to save me but to help me get caught back up and get a degree so that I can truly help thousands and one day millions cause to me, every second of the day, is worth fighting for someone and I fight for everyone. Here is where you can donate and again Truly and Deeply Thank You. https://paypal.me/pools/c/84DY0VI1dx

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Emergency Assitance

Hello!

Honestly, I am ashamed to have to do this, but I need all the help I can get. It has taken me 2 years to get where I am now. I am a recovering addict and have went from having nothing to having something that does not seem like a lot but is to me. I have 2 fur babies that have been my entire world and saving grace with helping me with my anxiety. In September 2018 I lost the job I had working for ResCare for 2 years. It took me almost a month and a half before I could find another job, so it was almost November before I got a pay check. Working in a hospital, during the winter months census is low so even though I am full time I still lose hours because there are not enough patients to stay fully staffed. On January 2, 2019 I had received a shut off notice for a little over 300 dollars. I then realized I could not catch up because I had now had over a 700-dollar power bill.  My paychecks range only 400-650 every two weeks considering I make 11.62 an hour. Along with that power bill and shut off notice, I have rent which 450 a month, my cable that has went to collections for a 149 dollars, trying to put groceries in the house and feed my 2 fur babies (which are my children), my phone bill that needs to stay connected for work because I do a lot of on call, and my car insurance along with car repairs because my car is not the greatest for being an 2004. I was doing so great the past 2 years until September 2018. That month changed my life and now I am about to lose everything I worked hard for. I also attend school online full time through Independence University and I am currently looking for a fast waitressing job to try and keep my power on. But with this power bill, I have no idea how I am going to be able to afford anything else like rent and food. I have emailed so many organization’s and I am to ashamed to walk into a church and ask if they help with assistance, but I am on my last leg. Any assistance will honestly help! I am praying I can honestly turn this around, but I can’t do it on my own.

Thank you.

 

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In between jobs fallen behind on bills. Asking for help with a utility bill.

I recently was laid off from my job and am having a hard time finding another one. I worked for a food distributor for about a year and has a hard time grasping the food industry which unfortunately led to them parting ways with me. This happened in October and I’ve been trying to get another job since. Christmas was tough as I have a son I couldn’t afford to buy presents for this year but I was able to get him a couple small things, which unfortunately set me back a little. I couldn’t bare to give him nothing. I am behind on rent and utilities. I should be able to work something out with my landlord on rent but the other bills is where I am seeking help. I am actively applying for what I can but I haven’t had any call backs for interviews yet. I’m separated from my son’s mother and I hardly get him lately as I’ve been so broke I feel like I have nothing to offer right now. I’m hopeful a job will come soon but there isn’t much where I live as it is a small town. I’ve had one other time in my life where I was between jobs and it was also during this time of year and I remember it being hard to find jobs at the time. I eventually found something in Feb. I’m hoping it will be similar this time around. I used to play poker on the side for money years ago and I recently tried to get back into that but I’ve found out the hard way that is not the answer. I basically lost what little I had to go toward bills playing poker. I remember how stressful gambling can be now and I will not do it again. I just am trying to get caught up until I find another job that will provide a steady paycheck.  I really hate to ask for help with anything but my family isn’t in a position to help me as they’re going through financial problems themselves. If I do receive any help here I plan to pay it forward to someone else on this site once I am in a position where I can do so. I also understand I’ve put myself into this situation and need to pull myself out. I’ve never asked for help from anyone before so this is hard for me to do. If anyone has the ability and heart to help someone in need I would be forever grateful. And like I said if I do receive any help here I will absolutely come back and pay it forward to another when I am in position to. God Bless https://paypal.me/cpieps

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Trying to get out of the negatives

Hello.

For the last months, I have been paying off my negative balance just to get it back to the deep negatives. I do not spend for myself or any of my wants. Mostly for my daughter to have food in her belly and diapers and of course bills to be paid. I have been catching up bit by bit to get through a week where I am not paying overdraft fees but in all its hard to pass my goal. This is why I have come to ask for some financial assistance so I can get back on the positives, able to get a lease at an apartment and be able to move out of a family establishment. I love my family but currently, they live in an area where finding a job is impossible, so my wife and I work an hour away from where we reside. Luckily gas has dropped but still makes a big dent in our wallet. We just want to move closer to our jobs and able to find more opportunity when it comes to employment so we can get out of debt and move on with our lives. My financial request is 1500 but anything you give will be highly appreciated. Thank you so much!

 

Zeke

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Mr. Mom needing help to transition.

44818_1555925224162_2320589_n-1.jpgdaddy01.jpgAlmost two years ago I was blessed at the age of 57 with a beautiful baby girl, EVER… Her mother was also the mother of my now 17 year old son who I had not been fortunate enough to raise. 4 years ago I asked then to come and live with me, with no plans to have another child. I have been a self employed videographer and photographer for 10 years, nurturing my own clients. Because of Postpartum Depression and a very rough childhood, her mother was not coping well with the challenges and sacrifice of time raising a new child. She decided she wanted to work and I was more than happy to stay at home and take care of our most precious child. Recently just before the Holidays, her mother packed up while I was at a meeting to secure some work, took our child and left the home. Its going on three weeks and we were dependent on her salary and VA check. I cooked, cleaned, got up with my daughter in the middle of the night and fed and changed her every morning! We visited the park everyday when we could and she soon was helping daddy cook sitting on the counter in the kitchen at dinner time….I miss my cooking buddy so much. I am actively looking for a full/part time job and hopefully something will come in soon, but I am in a bind trying to make ends meet and need about $2500 to get me through the next month and half. It may not seem like much, but I keep my expenses at a minimum. Love my daughter and her mom but don’t know what her plans are or the stability of her mind with all the fear she has had in her life. But I need to look towards planning to become stable enough to one day have my daughter with me. Thank you for any assistance, sincerely! PayPal.me/everback

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Need Medical Help and out of an abusive relationship

Hello. I’m finding myself in a direction situation and looking for a bit of help. I have a disability that leaves me unable to drive, and due to that when I unexpectedly lost my job in 2017, I had to settle for any job close to me that I can walk to or take public transportation. That left me with ultimately finding a low-paying retail job. To make it worse, I don’t receive health insurance through my job, and I make “too much money” to get the ACA to offer me any insurance less than $350/month.

 

Because I have no car/license, I am stuck in a relationship (because it took me 6 months to find a job and I CANNOT afford to lose it, so I must stay living here) where the person requires me to send 75% of my paycheck to them or they threaten to kick me out. The other 25% is spent on food, but because they eat expensive, healthy, food that cannot be compromised, the remaining money nets me only peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and sometimes some Mac and cheese. In the last year I have lost 25lbs and am officially at a weight for my height that is considered “malnourished”.

 

What I ultimately need is enough money got firsts, lasts, and security on my own place so I can move out and still be close to my job so I don’t lose it. I don’t have anyone around me with space for me, and my family lives hours away. I just want to be able to live my life like a human, no someone’s servant, anymore. And to see a doctor: I’ve had a bloody nose for about 2+ months, and my left ear is so clogged I can’t hear out of it. Drops work for about 12-24 hours until it’s completely clogged again. All in all, this would be about $2,500. My PayPal.me is paypal.me/mv481516

 

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.

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In debt and trying to go to school and start a blog

Hello! I am a college psychology student with a desire to continue my education on to gradute school and start a personal growth blog, but I am in a decent amount of debt.

I am currently unemployed due to the insurance agency I worked for closing down, and have had no luck finding jobs while going to school full time.

I am currently over 5,000 dollars in credit card debt, as well as 32,000 dollars in education loan debt.

I am in need of money mainly to pay of my credit card debt and have money for monthly payments such as car, phone, rent, food, etc.

It is becoming increasing hard just to cover the bare minimum of expenses and I am struggling.

I also had to pay for my dad’s trip to see his dieing father, since he is in a worse financial situation. This trip cost about 1,000 dollars and it will be very difficult to pay back.

I am also looking for some type of help in order to be able to afford the PhD program that I want and start a personal growth blog to eductate people on mental health and selfcare related topics.

Any kind of help would be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance!

https://www.paypal.me/britt268

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Homeless need a helping hand

hi , my name is Daniel Freeman , I am 31 yrs old ,  a few years back my life begun a down hill spiral , I have been homeless , and living on the street of my home town with no help from my local council ,  , I was kicked out of my private rented property 2 years back and since have not been able to get my feet up on the ground since , with varies attempts to secure another property but with no success , I was even conned out of £700 pound I saved over many months with no food to hardly survive by a reclass and greedy landlord  , my goal is to become independent again and have enough money to secure my own property for the future , but I have to tackle  this scary situation as I suffer with major anxiety and I am scared of basic normal things like speaking to people , I have a stutter and many people  don’t understand me when I talk to them and not many people have patience with it and tend to walk away , I don’t normally ask for help like this but I feel I am in need of a little help to see me back on my feet again , I miss having a home I can go back to that is warm , safe and secure and call it mine , with my situation being my life has been up and down for years before with me being abandoned by my parents and forced to defend on my own after my Grandma died in 2015 ,  and being in and out of care as a child every week , but that’s not reason I’m explaining this , its my future I’m worried about , I have been strong up till recently but I feel tired and weak from the strain of todays world we live in and not many help from the government , I was left over Christmas and new year with nothing because of a cruel man Creedy for money who took £700 off me then ran without giving me the keys or tenancy for any property , and me being so desperate to just have a home I fell for his schemes  , this cold weather also is becoming unbearable for me to handle , I have received all my 3 food banks I can have and with everywhere turning me away I am left but to sit in a tent in freezing cold , I don’t have family to help me through this rough time and a lot of my friends leave to secure there futures but I feel left behind , ive tried everything I can do and to this I am asking if there are anyone out there who can help me get back on my feet ,if I can receive enough funds again to secure a property that would be wonderful then I can do the rest once I can get a home ,  I am a very grateful person and to anyone who read this , if you could find it in your  heart to make a donation to help me  I am always grateful  , thank you for listening

 

https://paypal.me/Daniel020687

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Disabled, Scared, and Out of Money

On October 24th, my spouse left me with no warning. Without their part of our rent money, I was evicted on my birthday a little over a week later. I was able to go to an extra house that my mother has, and I’ve been living here ever since, shellshocked, and with no income until my disability can be straightened out (they’re still counting her income, even though I receive none of it).

I am a month away from another joint replacement surgery (this time my right shoulder). I had my first joint replacement in 2006, a double knee replacement. I had a double hip replacement six years later. This all stems from JRA I got when I was 4 (it’s called Still’s Disease in the old days). I am lonely, scared, and have nothing left because I had to leave most of my things behind at my old apartment. I also lost my dog because I was unable to care for it here on the farm I’m staying. With it being winter, the danger of me falling was great, so I sent him to live with my soon to be ex-wife. I’ve lost my dog, my wife, my independence, almost everything I owned, and at this point have only three major surgeries to look forward to this year.

Anything you could spare would at least help me be more independent. I’m trying my best to see a bright side out of this, but this has been the worst month of my life. I’m 43 years old and most of my life is behind me. But at least having a little money until I can straighten my fixed income out would at least let me have food and a few more clothes. After surgery, I hope to get another place to live. It won’t be nice, but at least it will be mine. As someone who started out life very young with a disability, my independence is everything to me. I don’t want to end up in a nursing home or assisted living. That has scared me since I was small, to think of that situation at a younger age. If you can spare anything, it will be very appreciated, and I will never forget it. Thank you.

paypal.me/alittlehelp887

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Unexpected misfortune

Hi my name is Shawn I am a male and 22 years old since I was born all my life Ive had a windfall of unfortunate events. To start it off my father was never in my life and my mother died when I was only 9 years old from a rare cancer. At 9 I ended up living with my aunt who didn’t really care much about me and was only worried about the money that she received from the government to take take care of me.Eventually my aunt disowned me completely due to lack of government funds and at 16 I was forced to live on the streets with no family or friends to help I was all alone. Things were on and off until I reached 18 then life started to look up for a change I had finally got me a good job and a one bed apartment I could call my own  and I even started to build up my credit but for me good things don’t always stay good for long the company that I worked for ended up laying off hundreds of workers because the company was planning on shutting down for good and I was one of the workers that had been layed off .Now I was back to square one once again I ended up going to my local shelter they helped some and helped me get a job at the McDonald’s in my area I stayed at the shelter until i was able to save up 7 months of rent and found me a little 2 bed room house and moved my girlfriend with me (now my wife) and we’ve been living in the house ever since. September 1st 2018 I married my soulmate of 2 years (she’s now 20 years old) everything was going so great until my job ended up being under new management and they started hiring a whole lot of minor because they refused to pay the workers overtime and they started to switch up my hours I went from 9 hour shift 6 days a week to 5 hour shifts 3 days every two weeks. Getting my hours reduced put me in a very bad spot and it felt my life was falling apart all over again I had no choice but to dip in my savings to pay my bills and pay for my wife’s college. She is currently enrolled in Delta college and is working towards being a obgyn but the bad things didn’t stop there now my savings are almost empty I would say I only have a month left before I have no more funds in my bank account and right now I barely make enough to pay half of my rent. Once next month hits i don’t know how I’m going to be able to afford anything and the town that I live in its very small and it’s very hard to get a job unless you know somebody that’s works there’s that can vouch for you even in fastfood but I’ve recently was offered a job out of state that’s could turn my whole life around but the job doesn’t start to the beginning of may . I haven’t told my wife about what’s going on she is a fulltime student and I don’t want to worry her about our financial issues while she’s going through school. My goal was to raise $6,000 to stretch us until i can start my new job but any donation that you can give even if it’s 5 dollars it will be very appreciated. I am a very humble and down to earth person who has helped a lot of people that needed help when I could help. All I’m asking  if you all could find it in your hearts to help me and my wife in our time of need. I love my wife so much I don’t ever want her to go through any of the things I went through even if that means putting all the weight on my shoulders im certain she would do the same for me. Please can you help us?

God Bless You All.

paypal.me/dlyricdarapper

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My last resort

Hi I’m Maeve and I’m 22. Last year, I had to drop out of university because I was raped by my ex boyfriend. I was offered no support or help so had to leave, leaving all of my life goals and dreams there.

I decided to make a life for myself after leaving and that wasn’t staying in my hometown (there are no opportunities there) and move to London for an amazing job. Sadly, I became very sick and almost committed suicide, losing my job in the process. I never ask my family for help, or anyone really.

The main reason I don’t ask my family is because they can’t afford it – my brother has cancer and is life limited so all money goes to him and his care. Since losing my job, I have been from waitress to nanny, trying to salvage money.

Last month I was asked to leave my current house because I was assaulted here by the same person who raped me. I have managed to find a house but all of the money I have left has gone to rent. Now I’m panicking and searching for another job like no tomorrow. My mental health is taking its toll and I’ve been scrolling the internet on how to get quick money. I don’t want to resort in selling my body. I’ve already been degraded enough.

I am trying to find a job. I’m trying but I’m scared and I don’t want to be another statistic. If anyone can be kind and spare even £1, it would mean the world to me. I really want to get better and forge a life for myself without hurt and worry. I will do anything in return.

My PayPal is PayPal.me/maepeach

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Desperate and Trying Not to Get Lost in the Mix

Hello. Not sure who is actually reading this, as the title suggests. If this is just a page to advertise loan companies, the 400-word requirement seems cruel.
My story is not atypical, I guess. A few years ago I went through a divorce. During the process my car was repossessed and I went into bankruptcy. Through it all though, I managed to keep a decent job working at a resort in Las Vegas.
After the discharge, I began to feel like I had some financial freedom, or at least breathing room. I thought I could move out of my small post-divorce apartment and get one with more room for myself and my daughter (I shared custody with my ex-wife.) Thought I could get a new car. Thought I could afford the “almost necessities” like high-speed internet, a smartphone and mobile devices for my daughter.
I mean, I was getting all kinds of offer in the mail for credit cards. My bank would not give me a credit card, citing the bankruptcy, but hey, these guys would. High interest, but it’s a credit card, right? I might need it! I can do this!
I moved into a bigger apartment where my daughter could have her own room. It was expensive, but typical for the area. I got a car. But I was starry-eyed and got fleeced by the dealership. $458 a month for a small Toyota “due to your low credit rating.” Car insurance was high due to my living and working in Vegas. Still, I was getting by and I had a couple of the aforementioned credit cards for emergencies.
After about a year, life started throwing curve balls. Overtime hours dried up at work, and my paychecks got smaller. My apartment least expired, and renewal would be a significant increase in rent. Bills started piling up. I started to get nervous.
There was other mail coming. Loan offers with “easy installment plans.” They were attractive offers, and the payments seemed like something I could afford. I bit. Big mistake. Within six months, I was falling behind. Stress was eating at me. I took out more loans. Soon, my checks were going almost entirely to loan payments. As a result, I started paying other bills late, and struggling to manage even that.
My landlord gave me the ultimatum to move out or get evicted. Staying with my ex-wife was not feasible and, being socially awkward, I had no friends or work associates I could stay with. There was no living in my car, as it was about to be repossessed. There was one option. Move back in with my mother, in Maine, try to get work up there, and try to get everything sorted out enough to move back to Nevada.
I decided to do it. I could only console my daughter by promising to be back as soon as possible. I started the drive to Maine with tears in my eyes and with intense feelings of shame and guilt. I stayed with family members along the way, and borrowed money from them for travel expenses.
Within a week, I was in Maine, where I am now. A final paycheck from my old job covered a few bills, and my mother helps with groceries. She is living mainly on Social Security though, and cannot afford to support me for an extended period of time. Finding work in this area is tough, as it is a very small town. My car has not yet been repossessed, but I have been warned that is coming. I am past due on payments to a lender, and have been threatened with legal action. My mother’s phone now rings with people looking for me. Sleeping and eating have become difficult. My thoughts have become very bleak.
The worst part of all this is, I have lost my daughter. I cannot properly provide for her now, and I cannot even see her. I cannot tuck her in at night, I cannot hold her hand when she crosses the street. Texting her on a deactivated phone is all I can do, and I can only do that when I am near wi-fi. Being apart from her is heartbreaking. It hurts even worse because, realistically, I will not be back to Vegas anytime soon.
This is really a confessional more than anything else, as I have difficulty believing anyone is even reading this. The picture I have included is my daughter at a park in Las Vegas. I included one where her face is not visible to protect her identity. Thank You to anyone who did read this.

My PayPal link is paypal.me/deanbk

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Desperate help needed

Hiya, it’s making me cringe even having to write this but I guess it’s a last desperate resort. My husband lost his job in November, I went full time at my job but now the quiet period of the New year has arrived they don’t have many hours for me and after I’ve paid my rent today I have a whole £7 to my name to last me the week; there’s hardly any food in the house, my son is 16 months old and still in nappies and we’re down to our last half a pack. I only got 8 hours of work this week so next Friday will be even worse and I’m not even going to be able to cover the basic bills nevermind food. I don’t have any family or friends I could borrow off, I’m already a month behind on my loan payments which I’ve cancelled with the bank so we could afford to eat through December so now I’m terrified they’re going to show up at my door any day now they’ve reopened after Christmas etc. Our gas and electric bill haven’t been paid since November either and my anxiety is through the roof that even if I or my husband manage to get a new job soon then all of this will have mounted up so much we’ll be in even more debt.

I start a law degree next month but because I’m doing it through distance learning I won’t get any student loans for living costs so even that won’t help and as my husbands struggling to get work it looks like I’ll be doing full time for the foreseeable future. I’ve already sold off anything we own of any worth and swapped gift cards we got at Christmas for gift cards we could use at supermarkets but it’s just not enough.

If it was just us I wouldn’t mind so much as we could cope with not eating much and sitting in the dark if the electric gets cut but our sons too young to cope with that or to understand what’s happening. Please can anyone help?

I’ve composed a list of all the things I need to do:
– buy food for the next few weeks
– toddler essentials such as nappies
– pay the electric and gas bill
– hopefully make a payment of some sort towards my loan
– make my rent next week

https://paypal.me/bwilyo

 

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Mr. Mom needing help to transition.

44818_1555925224162_2320589_n-1.jpgdaddy01.jpgAlmost two years ago I was blessed at the age of 57 with a beautiful baby girl, EVER… Her mother was also the mother of my now 17 year old son who I had not been fortunate enough to raise. 4 years ago I asked then to come and live with me, with no plans to have another child. I have been a self employed videographer and photographer for 10 years, nurturing my own clients. Because of Postpartum Depression and a very rough childhood, her mother was not coping well with the challenges and sacrifice of time raising a new child. She decided she wanted to work and I was more than happy to stay at home and take care of our most precious child. Recently just before the Holidays, her mother packed up while I was at a meeting to secure some work, took our child and left the home. Its going on three weeks and we were dependent on her salary and VA check. I cooked, cleaned, got up with my daughter in the middle of the night and fed and changed her every morning! We visited the park everyday when we could and she soon was helping daddy cook sitting on the counter in the kitchen at dinner time….I miss my cooking buddy so much. I am actively looking for a full/part time job and hopefully something will come in soon, but I am in a bind trying to make ends meet and need about $2500 to get me through the next month and half. It may not seem like much, but I keep my expenses at a minimum. Love my daughter and her mom but don’t know what her plans are or the stability of her mind with all the fear she has had in her life. But I need to look towards planning to become stable enough to one day have my daughter with me. Thank you for any assistance, sincerely! paypal.me/everback

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Struggling Papa

Hello, my name is Bryan Alexander. I’m a Grandpa in need of some financial help. I am a very proud man and it is very hard for me to ask for anything. Me and my wife of 27 years have custody of our two grandchildren, Livia age 4 and Lyam who turned 3 today. On May 20th 2018 everything in my life changed. Debbie my wife passed away. One year prior May 14th 2017 I thought was the worst day of my life. As me and my brother found our father dead on his bathroom floor from a heart attack. I can’t explain how embarrassed I am to be asking for help. After selling my house and relocating for a fresh start for these two babies things have caught up to me. I’m in a desperate position to the point where I’m in panic mode. Financially I am behind on everything. The car is going to be repossessed at the end of the week and I don’t know what will happen with the apartment. The television and electric are due to be shut off also. I’m a man that has always been responsible and appreciate everything I’ve had. It’s my fault that I am in this situation. I’m not a quitter and once I’m able to work the kids into a normal routine I plan on going back to work. With the damage I have done to my good credit I don’t have a lot of options for financial help. I’m asking for $17,000.00 to catch everything up and pay what medical bills are left that the insurance did not cover. Thank you and if there might be something I forgot please let me know so I can address it. paypal.me/papalivlyam

 

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single family needs help with rent an bills facing eviction in one to two days

IM A SINGLE MOM OF TWO AN GUARDIAN OF MY YOUNGER SISTER THAT IS EXPECTING A BABY ON FEB 10 2019 IM ASKING FOR HELP WITH OUR RENT AN BILLS TODAY IM NOT WORKING AT THE MOMENT DUE TO INJURIES I SUSTAINED WALKING HOME AT 3AM IN THE MORNING I WAS ATTACKED BY TWO MEN AN IVE LOST MY JOB I UNDERSTAND THEY CANT WAIT FOR ME TO HEAL TO RETURN TO WORK  BUT NOW MY SON HAS THE BURDEN OF SUPPORTING MYSELF AN HIS SISTER AN AUNT THATS EXPECTING A BABY HIS CHECK DOESNT COVER THE RENT AN BILLS WE ARE TWO MONTHS BEHIND AN WE HAVE NO HEAT IN THE HOME WE NEED PROPANE AN WE HAVENT HAD HEAT FOR A MONTH OUR ELECTRIC BILL IS HELPING US OUT BUT AT THAT THE SAME TIME THE BILL IS RISING AN THE FUNDS COMING IN REALLY DONT COVER THEM OUR LANDLORD IS A KIND WOMAN BUT I UNDERSTAND THEY NEED THE RENT AN HAVE BEEN KIND BUT WE WILL HAVE TO VACATE THE HOME IF WE CANT GET THE RENT PAID IN FULL WE OWE 1300 ON RENT AN BILLS WE HAVE GONE AN ASKED FOR HELP HERE AT LOCAL  AGENCIES BUT BECAUSE MY SON HAS ONLY WORKED  A FEW MONTHS THEY CANT HELP AN BECAUSE OF MY INJURIES I CANT WORK AN MY SON CARRIES THIS BURDEN ON HIS SHOULDERS HE IS ONLY 20 AN HE IS TRYING TO SUPPORT US BUT IT IS HARD TO WATCH HIM STRUGGLE TRYING TO MAKE ENDS MEAT HE HAS LEFT SCHOOL TO SUPPORT US AN AS MUCH AS IT HURTS THAT HE HAS LEFT SCHOOL I KNOW THAT T

HE MUST DO THIS MY DAUGHTER WANTED TO DROP OUT FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO WORK  BUT I CANT ALLOW  HER TO LEAVE SCHOOL I CRY EVERY NIGHT WORRYING ABOUT THESE NEXT DAYS WE ARE FACING LIVING IN THE STREETS , WE HAVE PAWNED EVERYTHING OF VALUE AN SOLD ITEMS WE STILL CANT COVER THE BILLS IM ASKING FOR ASISTANCE FOR MYSELF AN DAUGHTER,SON AN YOUNGER SISTER AN FOR THE BABY WE ARE EXPECTING I DONT ANT TO BRING THIS BABY HOME TO THE STREETS IM ASKING IM PLEDING PLEASE HELP US WE HAVE GONE ANYWHERE AN EVERYWHERE WE ARE DOWN TO TOMORROW AN TUESDAY TO GET THIS RENT PAID AN IF WE CAN GET HELP WITH PROPANE I HEAT WATER UP FOR EVERYONE ON ONE SKILLET WE HAVE WE ONLY HAVE THAT ONE SKILLET TO COOK  ON ASWELL NO HEAT TO WARM US ON THESE COLD NITES WE HAVE A FEW HEATERS NO HOT WATER TO BATHE IN OUR LITE WELL IT KEEPS GETTING HIGHER THE BILL I KNOW ITS ALIL HELP THE DISCOUNT WE GET BUT THREE DLLRS AN 12 CENTS REALLY NOT MUCH THATS THE DISCOUNT THEY OFFER HERE IN EL PASO ON UTILITIES IM DESPERATE FOR HELP MY SON IS TRYING AN ITS HARD AN STRESSFUL FOR HIM THIS BURDEN IS ON HIM AN I CANT DO NOTHING TO HELP HIM PLEASE HELP US

paypal acount info is  …..paypal.me/roxiebabe

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Gratitude from Greenville, SC

Hello from Greenville, SC.

My husband and I are in a financial jam.

He let his law license go dormant while he took care of his mother by himself for nine years. We got married right before she went on Medicaid and moved into a nursing home, so he is now actively trying to “re-awaken” his license – and that’s expensive in South Carolina. We’ve scrimped for the continued learning education (CLE) courses that the state requires, and he’s completed all he needs for the South Carolina bar. But now we’re so broke we can’t pay attention.

This isn’t a sob story of money mismanagement. It’s the stark reality of our existence in Greenville at the moment. Neither of us have a permanent job, which means we never know when we will work or how long a temporary assignment will be. The pay is usually $11 0r $12 an hour, and we have zero health insurance. When we’re not scrambling for rent money, we’re panicked about paying utilities. To add a dose of un-fun to the mix, my husband was diagnosed in December with diabetes, high blood pressure, and a torn rotator cuff.  I’m so freaked out, I can hardly move.

We don’t have a lavish lifestyle.  I can’t make ends meet on my sparse income, and the only way we can keep afloat is to get a financial injection, so that neither stress nor exhaustion sink either of us. I reckon we need $3800 to make this happen. Here’s the itemized breakdown of what we need and why we need it:

  • South Carolina Supreme Court and bar reinstatement appeal fees ($1200)
  • January rent ($1200)
  • January utilities – electric and bundled phone/cable/Internet ($300)
  • renewed car insurance ($600)
  • Gas/food/sundries ($500)

This is a huge game of catch-up for us. Once my husband has his license reactivated, he can legally practice law. Oh, and credit cards? Fuggeddabouddit. Mine are maxed out, my husband has no credit, and there’s no company who will extend us credit on my pithy income amount or my husband’s, which is nil. Family can’t help us because they don’t have any money to spare, and friends don’t have it, either. Any chance you’ll help us? We’ll no doubt go into debt for my husband’s rotator cuff surgery, but if he has a legal job in place prior to that, we’ll have both health insurance and he’ll have paid medical leave. But until then, I need a chance to not worry about rent or utilities and actually help my husband.

Please be our 2019 miracle and help us survive this unexpected blast of bad luck.

Oh, and in case you were wondering, my husband is a social services attorney. (Translation: actually does good.)

paypal.me/thankyou29615

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Fighting for my disability for over 2 years and just need hope.

I have been sitting here for the last hour wondering how I was going to make this request and am realizing that I need to just write out what happened to me.

 

Hello, my name is Dustin. I am 32. I am diagnosed with OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder and Bipolar Depression. I went from having a very nice life to having nothing in a very short span. I am desperate and I need some help.

 

The truth is that I was a fairly successful media personality that had managed to hide my condition from the public until it eventually caved in on me. I went from being that happy-go-lucky guy who would give you the shirt off his back to being lost, scared and alone with very few resources still available to me. Because I could no longer work, I decided to apply for Social Security Disability only to go through the worst experience I have ever had with our government. I’ve gone from judge to judge, lawyer to lawyer trying to get some sort of help but at every turn, I have been shot down.

 

The problem is, even with over 20 years of mental trauma, therapy notes and a SMI designation from the state, the whole SSDI process is full of paper pushers and bureaucrats more interested in saving quotas than looking at the big picture. They don’t understand how someone who could work in the public could suddenly collapse and contrary to their own laws, my public defender can’t seem to convince them that the mountains of documented paperwork on my condition is enough to warrant a lousy 800 bucks a month to try to live on.

 

Life with a mental condition is no joke and because of the crippling panic, I have been negated to living with my Mom, losing any chance I have to work and watching my car, my relationships, my bank account and my life get scratched to nothing. I have begged and borrowed from everyone I know and I just am at a point where I don’t know what to do anymore. I saw this site as a way to maybe get a foot hold again. Get some better help and maybe figure out a way to want to keep living for another day.

 

I am not asking for a million dollars nor am I asking for thousands. I just want enough where I can help my Mom out, maybe try to get a foothold and keep trying to fight to survive for one more day. I don’t know if this is worth it and maybe… I am just fooling myself. Maybe the world is better off without guys like me but I don’t know. I just know that this gives me something to hope for and maybe that’s all I need.

 

Anyways, thank you for your time and if you feel you can help me keep going, great. If not, thank you anyways.

paypal.me/dustinmarkowitz

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No where else to go

Never in my life did I ever expect to be asking people online for money, but here goes nothing.

It all started at the beginning of this year. How ironic, considering it’s the last day of the year. But anyway. Things where going good for me, emotionally. It has never gone well with money for me. I started out the year with a boyfriend, family, a good job and a home. Now I’m finishing the year with nothing. I lost my job due to medical reasons, my anxiety and depression. I’ve tried to take my life several times. But have always realised what I’m doing. My family want nothing to do with me due to asking for there help all the time and wanting their attention. You see, I was in care. So never really had a relationship with my family. My relationship with my boyfriend dosnt exist anymore. Due to argument after argument. So he left.

Im on my own. I’m 23 with nobody and nothing.

I work a weekend job, 12 a fortnight. And earn between £60-£90 every 2 weeks. With that I have to pay my rent which is £400 a month, food for myself for the month as I’ve been living off of the food bank for ages and electricity. I’ve been living on the bare minimum for just under a year now and it’s been so long since I’ve had my food cupboards full.

All I’m asking for is a little help getting back on my feet, so I can prove to people that I’m NOT a failure. If your still reading I want to personally thank you. Please understand that I would never ask strangers for help unless I had no other choice

I’m my future if love to go to college and study science. So that’s what I’m aiming for, but first I need to sort myself out.
Thank you again for reading this.

If you don’t feel like I deserve help, then that’s okay. It wouldn’t be the first time I’ve been told that.

paypal.me/Nikkyhomewood

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This strange place called life

Hello, my name is Jordan. Hopefully that’ll make this seem less like a faceless person from across the internet, well, to begin with at least. I guess the main reason I’m here is, I’ve got my back against a wall.

Everything initially started off fine, graduated high school, moved out, and the first few months of starting my adult life were great! Went to school, worked towards getting my certificate in Surgical Technology, even went on a trip to Chicago with friends. However, the problems started cropping up towards the end of December 2018.

First, my student loans didn’t come in with specified leaving me approximately $5000 in the hole. Rent for my apartment eats up around $800 per month, whilst internet racks up another $60. However, I received a call today from the gas and electric company stating that they needed more information from me. Turns out the previous tenant of my apartment never disconnected his card information from the company.

According to the gas and electric company, I now owe them for a period of roughly six months, from move in day August 14th. Rent came out today, which leaves my bank account another $800 in the hole. I have roughly $760 left in my checking account.

With this much left, I’m at a loss for how I’ll pay off the past six months, and additionally pay rent for this upcoming February. I’ve been stressing all day to the point where I haven’t even contemplated my class schedule for this upcoming semester as I’m not sure I’ll be able to stay in my apartment and continue my education.

I really don’t know what to do anymore. I’m certainly not asking for any insane amount or anything of the like. Just enough to get by and get back on my feet. The last thing I want to do is quit halfway to becoming a Surgical Technician, but at this point, it’s beginning to seem like a very probable scenario.

Any amount helps, and there are no words to express how grateful I am to you for reading this, let alone considering my request.

paypal.me/JordanSeaton

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Afghan war veteran, trying to deal with the aftermath of my ex-wife taking everything from me.

To anyone out there that has taken the time to read this and is in a position to help. I don’t really have much hope that this this actually works but I am tired of suffering due to my own pride, its time i asked someone, anyone, for some help.

I am a former Australian Soldier who served for 7 years and competed 2 tours of Afghanistan. After I got out I met a girl, she was cool, I was pretty fucked up from my last tour and i needed someone so maybe thats why i decided to marry her.

It started not long after, we starting arguing. Before she was so open to my opinion and having a discussion about whatever it was we were talking about.

Suddenly no matter what it was, no matter how small, it had to be her way. Now i am not some weak willed man that can be trodden over. I wasn’t prepared to get walked on so we would have these massive arguments. some lasting for days. she would just get more and more extreme and yell louder and louder, ignoring and not acknowledging my points or logic of my side.

I was tired, I only got out of the army a year or so before. I started to agree with her just because why fight about it its only something small, maybe the insurance or colour of the new couch, because i knew what would happen 3 days of fighting stress unhappiness. once you start agreeing i had less and less willpower, i know it was weak but unless you have been through this emotional abuse you wont know what i mean. its domestic violence but to us. no one takes it seriously because we dont have any bruises or broken bones. eventually she convinced me to make her a partner in my small business i had set up with the money i saved from Afghanistan.

To cut an even longer story shorter, you can guess what happened. ran up debt on the business transferred  all the money to international accounts and left the country.i need to pay off some of the most outstanding bill pay bond and the first months rent for a place. anyway any little bit would help. i am mid 30’s and have to start again from less then zero.

I hope I will be able to pay it forward at some point in the future.

thank you,

Rob.

https://www.paypal.me/tofster

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The Quest to Freedom

Hello people, my name is Marcus. I am a STARSEED on a mission to help change the world and to continue healing myself on this journey called life. It has been a pleasant journey so far, full of obstacles that I have overcame, and riddles and puzzles that I have solved, but the show must go on. I am at a very pivotal moment in my life as it pertains to certain goals that my soul must achieve and the timing is now. I am ever grateful for all of the lessons I have learned, all of the experiences I have had, and all of the beautiful souls I have encountered along the way who have taught me some of the harshest lessons. I say this because I AM NO VICTIM TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE WAY MY LIFE HAS BEEN IN THE PAST. I came here to the Earth with full awareness of what I set out to do and in fact I chose the family and the people I would encounter as I grew more and more fully into my own empowerment. Now I have reached a point where the cocoon is starting to shake and the butterfly is needing to be released from it. Over the past few months there has been a lot of things coming to the surface to be purged out of my system and one of those things has been fear. I had thought I was fearless before, but nothing shown me how incorrect I was like this past Mercury retrograde which had me in shambles. Processing, releasing and integrating darkness I had no idea still existed within me.. Although it was painful, I am happy to have emerged out on the other side with a renewed sense of purpose and knowing my next steps. There are familial relationships that the lessons have been learned on both ends and the cycle is completed. The universe has made this very clear with an especially powerful synchronicity which marks the end of a lease with the apartment I occupied with my dear mother. The lease ends on December 31st, 2018. I could choose to tag along with her to the next location but that is not what I came here to do. I came here to shake the foundation, loosen the shackles and get out of my comfort zone. My next step is a move to Los Angeles, California where I will have no choice but to trust in God and my own higher guidance, thereby creating another portal for others to follow if they so wish. Making this available to others, and letting them know that if there is something you want to do, you can do it regardless of the ways in which you were abused and scapegoated by the people you loved. This will all be spoken in my energy without me having to say a word. This is a fear that must be confronted and I am choosing to take action NOW!! Conquering the seemingly unconquerable. The kicker is I do not know what to expect once I get there, I am taking it step by step.. I don’t have all the answers yet, but I know that this is an important next step for something much bigger than myself. All I am asking from you is assistance with a ticket to get there!!! I have faith that once I get there I will be lead in the right direction. Thank you so much, namaste, and love and light to you all.

paypal.me/AscendingBeyond3D

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The Worst Month in an Already Terrible Lifetime

It’s difficult to sum up a completely disastrous life event in only a few paragraphs, so if you would like to, please contact me. I can send pictures, evidence of the things that have happened to me these last two months, and the bleak outlook for the future. Money doesn’t make up for that, but my God, any amount of food would at least keep me going another day.

My life started downhill at age 4 when I contracted JRA. At age 43 now, I have had 5 joint replacement surgeries and have a shoulder replacement scheduled for February 11th. My life is rough as it is, but in October things went from difficult to live through to catastrophic.

In October, my wife disappeared after work and had a nervous breakdown. She left me and took her income with her. I lost my apartment and spent my birthday alone in a spare house of my mom’s. I lost almost everything I owned and loved. My wife. My dog (I was unable to care for him alone because of my mobility issues, so I gifted him to my soon to be ex-wife because it was best for him). My little apartment. My independence. And because Social Security calculates my wife’s income, I lost all but $80 in income for the last two months, even though I get nothing financially from my legal spouse and won’t ever again.

My family has helped me about as much as they can. I have very little food, nothing to live on everyday, and even though I do some online writing when I’m able, I haven’t really been able to focus enough to do that the last month. My life has completely fallen apart and all I have to look forward to are three surgeries in what is sure to be an epic bad 2019.

They say money isn’t the key to happiness, but sometimes it just is. I’d love to be able to afford my own groceries until I can get my everything squared away with my fixed income (they have to legally “remove” my wife from the household, even though she “removed” herself already two months ago, so this may take weeks more). Obviously, my life is just terrible, and anything I could get in the way of financial support would help brighten things up a little before my surgery. I spend some days literally looking at pictures of good food. Things I remember eating years ago. Wondering where I’m going to get enough money for even just household items until everything is taken care of.

I appreciate anyone who is able to help. And God has been with me since I was 4 and got sick, over these last 39 years, so if you believe in God, believe me when I tell you that God knows the kind of misfortune that seems to follow me, even when I’m trying to do anything good. It has just been one tragedy after another, and I don’t know why. So any help is appreciated! And will be remembered. Thank you.

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I’ve hit rock bottom and it’s not my fault please help

Hello,

This is kind of embarrassing for me as I’ve also been the person people have come to for support and help I have never turned away from anyone but it seems like I have no one to help me when I am in need, a few years back I took a family member in because they had no where to go, I fed them clothed them put a roof over their head all I asked for was they seek professional help to get them back on their feet but what I got back was credit cards taken out under my name, catalogues and loans this initially resulted to around £20000. believe it or not the family member in question was my brother he had fled and moved to a different city leaving me in debt I could not afford I was living with my partner at the time and my daughter who was only 2 my priorities went from just the rent and food and bills to also trying to clear all the debt, I have struggled and struggled with no help offered, I barely drink I don’t smoke I don’t do drugs I work 50 hours a week have my daughter 4 days a week because me and my then partner have split due to the stress of all of this I have had to move back to my parents house. I still have to pay my way but I just can’t not see the light at the end of the tunnel.

 

I love my brother considering the hardship he has put me in I will never forgive him for what he has done it’s not just financial hardship i have I am now suffering depression, anxiety and sleep deprivation due to all the worry I’m scare someone will knock on my door and demand my personal belongings or my daughters that I just can not give.

 

Even with everything my brother has done I have not gone the police because he is still my brother I have cleared about £10,000 of the debt leaving me with about £10,000 left I know this is a long shot but the way I’m feeling I am willing to try anything right now.

 

If there is anyone out there that can help I promise I will return the favour. I just want my life back I want to be able to open my mail and not worry about a debt collector or a ccj coming through the door I want to be able to start saving again for a mortgage so my daughter can say that my house. I want give a real smile instead of pretending everything is okay.

I have attached an email that I have received on a email address my brother has created that is just one there are another 17 just like it from quick quid to littlewoods, capital one, loans2go and others.

 

Please help even if it’s advice I am open to anything.

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Ashamed to have to ask for help.

Hello,

My name is Yasmin.

im so ashamed and embarrassed that I have got to such a low that I have to come and ask others for help :( .

I live in the United Kingdom with my son and partner. He works full time and I stay home to look after our son who only gets a few hours of preschool a week (he’s 4). I’m not really sure how best to explain the situation & how bad it is. We have just had bad luck at every single turn. Bad landlords ,losing our home etc and all causing us to fall further and further behind on bills etc.. not to mention the debt. :( On top of everything my partner has had to take a huge cut in pay which again has had a huge effect on what we now owe, but is looking for a new job with better pay/prospects.

If we could catch up with everything and get ahead we could start fresh and manage it all and start to pay off our debt which is probably around £7,000.

We reached our lowest point this Christmas after not being paid properly and previous to that no pay for 3 weeks meant more bills we fell behind on again & all we could do was pay the rent :’( I had £40 left and I hadn’t even been able to buy anything for Christmas. I’m at breaking point now with regards to mental health etc and I just don’t know where to turn anymore. The last thing I ever expect is help because, it’s my mess.. but I feel like no matter how hard I try, it’s getting worse. I tried to apply for a loan as well to pay everything off but just have the one single payment, but unfortunately I wasn’t able to get it.

I have never done this before so I’m unsure of how it works. I have so much paperwork etc I couldn’t post anything specific on here to show the extend of where I am at with the bills.. I’m more than happy if it’s possible to show people individually if requested or if you’re able to contact on here.. I’m not sure.

That’s just the shortened version of what’s going on. As I’ve said, I’m really so embarrassed about this and don’t want anyone thinking I’m a bad person, I’m just at a total loss and if anyone would be able to help in anyway, I would be forever grateful & hope that once we are in a better place, I can one day help someone else in my position.

Thank you for taking the time to read this far, I really appreciate it. X

paypal.me/YLee88

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Soon to be homeless

I am soon to be homeless as I have recently lost my job and my daughter had moved out to be with her partner. I have had no income for over a month with countless efforts to gain employment again. I am 3 weeks behind in my rent which is $535 a week. I have advertised for a housemate to help with the rent and will hopefully have someone move in within the next few weeks. I have rarely been able to eat as I have no food. I have asked family and friends for help just to be told they are financially unable to help me. I have never struggled so much, felt so Depressed and hopeless.  My bills are growing each day putting me further into debt. I have been considering doing things that I could have never imagined just to survive.  I don’t know what I will do once I am evicted,  my land agent has said I will be evicted if I do not pay my rent arrears and I will still be responsible and required to pay rent even after being evicted until someone else has taken over my lease.  I am struggling more than imaginable.  Please help me to get my life back on track so I can live my life again. I have not stopped applying for employment and will not stop until I am working again. I have never asked for help before,  so please know this is one of the hardest things I have had to do. Please if yo can help me in any way,  I would be forever grateful.  I need $5000 to pay my rent arrears, the next fortnights rent, my utilities bills and some food.

Any donation will be a help.

paypal.me/meli1981

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Cancer leaves me in a financial bind

Well I guess it’s obvious that I’m in a desperate situation since I’m on here. I have cancer, and I want to scream . In June of 2017 I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphphoma, leaving me in shock and in an emotional wreck. For the past 12 years I raised my two boys on my own, working two and three jobs to ensure a roof over their head, food in their belly and clothes on their back the whole time wanting them to see how a family is there for each other and make sure that their basic needs are being met. I am blessed that I have two very good young men who are now supporting themselves, while still helping me in my home with basic chores. I have found myself in a situation that I have fallen behind on some of my bills while I am doing my best to make payments and payment arrangements, I’m at a point of desperateness and am reaching out for financial assistance; currently I am $4200 in debt, which includes a hospital bill, a car payment and a utility bill. I have one more year of maintenance treatment called rituxin for my lymphphoma and from there my oncologist and I will pray and hope that I will not have to continue treatment for a long time, the unfortunate situation is that there is not a cure for non-Hodgkin’s lymphphoma at this time but I am encouraged with studies that show individuals can live many years as long as the cancer is maintained. While I continue to try to keep up on my daily living expenses I find myself in a stressful situation and I am worried that I’m going to continually go into debt and scared to death that I am going to lose my home (which I have worked so hard for) or my vehicle which is my transportation to my treatment and several doctors appointments. To end this I just want to say any help would be deeply appreciated and I wish the best for everybody’s health and happiness. Thank you for your consideration.
https://paypal.me/cancerforlife

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Need a helping hand after losing everything in divorce!

First of all, I would like to thank anyone taking the time to read this. I know that everyone has a story, and sometimes it can be hard to choose who needs help. I hope that after reading this, at least one person will be able to help me get back on my feet.

January 3rd, 2018 began like any normal birthday. I woke up to my then-wife of 10 years, and started making plans for the day. She made me a lovely dinner and picked up my favorite cake. As I went to kiss her and say thank you, she pulled away. I asked, “What’s wrong?” She said, “I don’t want to talk about this right now.” Instantly, I could tell something was amiss.

After losing my appetite and convincing her to spill, she confessed that she had been talking to a sugar daddy on an online video game, who was interested in polyamory (something I’ve told her I was definitely not okay with). She said she was 100% sure she was done. I’ll admit, I cried and even threw up a little. Here I was, enjoying a meal I thought was made with love and not pity.

Over the next few weeks I pleaded and talked to her about options such as counseling, but it was too late. She agreed, but still kept talking to the guy in secret. She never had any intention of working through it.

Unfortunately at the time, we were stuck in a lease on a place it took both of us to afford until the end of July. She agreed to stay, but slept in the guest room and spent the time chatting away with her new beau. Jealousy and depression was an understatement. I was disgusted having to listen to that.

For the next few months we tried to come to an amicable agreement, but she kept moving the goalposts. The year before, she had returned her car that she was financing after filing bankruptcy and asked if we could share my SUV which was paid off. However, she eventually became possessive of the vehicle and requested that in the divorce. Needless to say, she won.

To make matters worse, she took all the assets that were actually good for quick cash value, leaving me with things of “value” on paper such as our mattress, but that depreciate quickly. I felt scammed. However, the nail in the coffin was her and her mother convincing the landlord to let her out early and evict me if I couldn’t make rent by myself . With the help of a pro bono attorney, I was able to extend the lease but was beginning to sink in debt.

So, only a year after becoming debt free again, I began to open credit cards to make up for what she covered. I also had to take a position that only offered 25 hours a week from home as I was without transportation. I saved and saved, but no dealer would approve me for even the most modest of vehicles.

In August, feeling defeated, I succumbed to depression. I attempted suicide and was found outside by a neighbor m. Fearing being locked up in an institution, I told the ER personnel that I merely took extra anxiety meds due to the stress but didn’t intentionally try to harm myself. They bought it the first time, but not the second I went in there.

At that point, my doctor convinced me that clinging to a house that was filled with 10 years of shared belongings, in her home state (I moved to be with her), wasn’t good for me. She said, “You can always get new stuff! I say get rid of everything, get your passport and go be with your family in Canada.” My sister in Canada agreed. She even said that she would hire me for her own daycare, sign off on my visa and help me settle. In the frame of mind I was in, I agreed.

Within a month, every material possession that I owned that didn’t fit into two suitcases was sold or donated and I was in Canada. Things were great for the first week. However, my sister failed to tell me that she was considering leaving her husband. Not only that, but she was talking to someone else too! It’s like she didn’t have any sympathy for what I just went through. Still, I bit my tongue and tried to make the best of it.

Little did I know that her husband knew, and had mentioned it when she was gone one time. When I told my sister that he knew, she got really defensive and ultimately insinuated that I must’ve been the one to say something. As if I would do anything to make a volatile and desperate situation in a foreign country any worse. Nevertheless, for the remainder of my visit she was aloof and spent most of her time holed up in her room talking to her new crush. And she also reneged on helping me.

Realizing that I couldn’t just go apply for jobs or places in Canada, I used the last of my savings to come back to the states and rent a room from a friend. While the situation here is stable, I’m stuck. I’m very far from public transportation, and many of my job offers are far away. Also, I don’t have ANY professional attire for an interview.

To end the year, my grandmother passed right before Thanksgiving which I spent alone, a new girl I was seeing cheated on me on Christmas, and my New Years plans fell through. 2018 has definitely been the worst year of my life, and right now I’m wishing nobody found me outside that summer night.

As of now, I have a few short term and a few long term goals.

Immediate:

1. Get some professional and casual worn attire. This is the hardest because I’m a big guy and 6’6” with size 16 feet. Just 8 articles of clothing to make 2 or 3 outfits is around $800+ in my size.

2. Find transportation.

3. Find a job.

4. Get a gym membership and supplies again (have lost 49 lbs this year, but would have lost more had I been fully focused).

 

Long term:

1. Find my own apartment.

2. Pay off the $3000 or so of debt plus student loans.

3. Earn my masters in psychology and gain a new career.

4. Find a woman of God who values the sanctity of marriage.

 

I really don’t want to give up on life. I would like to believe that I can be someone useful to God and to society. But I just don’t know where to start. As I said, everything I own is in two bags. And while I’m thankful for the room I have, I don’t know how to move forward without the chicken or the egg, so to speak.

My birthday is tomorrow, and I’m really wanting this year to be better than the last. If anyone out there has it in their heart to help me become self-sufficient and get back on my feet again, I would cry tears of joy and feel my desperate prayers have been answered!

Any contributions can be made here: PayPal.me/BabyBare

Thank you, and Happy New Year!

 

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Struggling Family: Unexpected Loss of Income

Hello,

My name is Jessica. I’m writing on behalf of my family: Taylor age 10, Easton age 7, Maci age 3 and my husband, John. We have been experiencing financial difficulty since my husband was injured in September. He is a self-employed general contractor and therefore does not have disability or FMLA benefits available to him. He cannot physically perform the work anymore. He has been in physical therapy but it isn’t helping much and I just unexpectedly was let go from my job that provided us with health insurance and the ability to barely keep our family afloat. I have applied for unemployment and assistance, but those things take time and we are so far behind that we do not have time to play catch-up before we lose everything. We have not been able to keep up on utilities and those will be shut off in a couple days, we haven’t been able to make vehicle payments and are very close to those being repossessed. We are also behind a month in rent and have no way to pay the upcoming month’s rent. This is very hard to do since we have always worked for everything we have ever had, but we have exhausted all options and what limited family and friends we have do not have the means to help. Our credit has been destroyed due to our financial hardship, therefore, we do not qualify for a loan. We were able to enjoy Christmas because we’ve raised our children to know the real meaning of Christmas and that gifts aren’t everything. They were able to open a couple of gifts each and were very grateful. I’m so blessed to have such appreciative, caring and loving children. They deserve so much love and happiness and I do not want to feel like a failure for not being able to provide for them. We just need to make it until I can get a new job and my husband has been looking for different types of work that he can do that doesn’t require physical labor. Our situation has been putting a strain on our marriage as well and it’s becoming harder to remain a united front in this financial battle. Any help at all would be so appreciated, and you can count on us paying it forward when we have the means. We are people who believe in working hard for the things we need or want and in helping those in need. It just so happens that we are now the ones in need. God bless you and Merry Christmas!

P.S. I’m sorry I cannot figure out how to upload a photo. It keeps saying “Unsupported File Type”?

PayPal Link: paypal.me/jessicaberiault

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Asking for Help, Because I Can Admit I Need It

Hi there! I really appreciate you taking the time to read this.

 

My name is Shelby. I’m a female in my late 20’s with bipolar disorder and severe depression. My whole life I’ve always tried to put other people first and when my feelings of hopelessness worsened to the point of rock-bottom, I knew I ramp up my self-care. I realized that the thought of ending my life would surely help me, but it would destroy my friends and family.

 

In order to continue to help others, I have to help myself first. So, that’s exactly what I did and started with small goals. I really honed in on my meditation, exercise, diet, and talking with doctors. I even moved out of state and relocated to Oregon so that I could have access to cannabis with CBD. None of this was easy and I was a mess all the while. The only thing that matters is that I’m doing better and even have new hopes that someday I will be able to get off my medications with the help of all of these tools.

 

My problem is a financial one. I was out of work for a couple months due to the state of my body and mind. At the moment I have a job, but my psychiatrist/therapist/medications are expensive for my income. I don’t see the doctors all the time, though I wish I could. I’m extremely low on funds, and on top of my car payment, gas, bills, and food I just simply cannot afford it all.

 

In order to help pay for everything, I moved in with my aunt who needs some live-in assistance. She’s in Florida, so I’ve relocated there, but have lost my access to cannabis-derived CBD oil. With a roof over my head for a couple months, I’m trying to work my tail off to save money to get back to Oregon, but it just doesn’t seem to be working. With a low pay rate and taxes, things seem to be snowballing slowly in the wrong direction for me and I’m starting to really get pulled into the darkness again.

 

I never thought I’d be at the point where I’m asking for financial help from others, but I’m a big believer in asking for help if you need it. My plan is to sell my car and purchase a high-roof van that I can convert into a tiny living space and get back to Oregon. This will take a lot of work and will be a process, but I know I can do it. I’m becoming more and more passionate about this idea because I feel in my heart that the freedom will help my mental illness and well being.

 

Thank you again for taking the time to read this.

Even though you are a complete stranger, please know I love you.

paypal.me/ShelbyLBennett

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Lawyer Fee to Fend Off Stalker Ex

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read this!

I’ll get straight to the point: my now-ex boyfriend began stalking me in July. Showing up at my workplace (I’m a part-time tutor at my college), driving by aggressively when I was out, “randomly” showing up where I was, lurking in the parking lot after church…it was definitely a scary situation.

In August, he showed up outside a study room I’d booked at the library, “guarding” it by placing himself directly outside the door. I hadn’t told him of my plans to be at school, and I usually wouldn’t have been there since it was a day I didn’t have class. At that point I was terrified enough that I called a friend to walk me out, and I went straight to the courthouse seeking some sort of protection. They directed me to the local women’s shelter, where I filled out the paperwork for an ex parte domestic violence protective order (DVPO). I was granted the order in court the next day.

I then had to hire a lawyer, because my ex had representation to fight the DVPO. During the first case hearing, he had a lawyer and I did not yet. Trying to be calm and represent myself was difficult, but I managed it. I was fortunately able to make a down payment of $200 (10% of the anticipated total) to hire a lawyer before the next hearing – thankfully my lawyer understood how tight money is.

After a few continuances, I was finally granted a year-long no-contact order. My parents were very supportive and even used their emergency fund to help with the legal fees. They also care for my twin sister who has disabilities, so they have very little wiggle room in their budget to begin with.

The total amount came out to be approximately $2700 (fairly reasonable for the quality representation I received). We are currently overdue by $762.50, and I’d like to at least come up with that amount as soon as possible to avoid any interest charges. I’ve attached a screenshot of the invoice as verification of the amount.

With my part-time hours, I won’t have the extra money to pay that amount any time soon. I’m taking a full-time courseload, so adding more hours or getting another job would negatively impact my academic progress and likely end up stressing me out even more, not to mention cost more money if I have to retake a class.

Any help to pay the overdue amount and to replenish my parents’ emergency fund would be appreciated!

Thanks again for taking the time to read this, as well as for your assistance.

~ Emily

www.paypal.me/EmCWolf67

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Struggling due to very sick mother

Greetings,

I really don’t do this kind of stuff, but I am currently at a loss. I haven’t been able to work for the last few years and instead have been taking care of my mother. She currently suffers from a long list of ailments, but the main one that has me tied to the house is her COPD. There are times where she gets so sick that I have to pick her up and take her to the bathroom. I have tried finding work, but the doctor suggests that she be supervised 24/7. Yesterday I went grocery shopping and within 30 minutes of leaving the house I got a call from my cousin (who lives next door) that the ambulance was at my house. Turns out that the breaker responsible for my mother’s oxygen compressor tripped and my mother panicked and dialed 911. I don’t have my own car and this is why I am asking for money. I managed to find a job that allows me to pick my own schedule as long as I work a minimum of 1-2 days a week. Without a car, maintaining this job would be impossible. Before I started caring for my mother I was an IT Technician. I loved my job. I love repairing electronics and I still do, whenever I find time of course. In the morning I give her all of her medications [Anti-depressants, Pain medicine (Rheumatoid Arthritis), albuterol sulfate along with maintenance inhalers such as symbicort and ipratropium bromide, insulin (she’s also diabetic), hydralazin (She has a weak heart) and several other medications.] As you can tell, the situation isn’t looking to good. I feel that if I just had that extra help, I could turn A LOT of things around. My ex couldn’t handle it and left me and I feel alone in my endeavors. If you could please help me out, I am only looking for enough to get a car and no more. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Sincerely,

Robardy Ruiz-Rivera

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Unemployed and injured 29 female

I am a 29 year old female. College grad with business degree. I have been in medical sales and was recently laid off due to company budget cuts. I only got a couple months severance and now on unemployment. It’s not enough to cover rent and car payment so I have been living out of my car in Santa barbara/ventura, CA.

I recently broke my foot trying to help a friend at work and make some side money.

Would really appreciate some help getting temporary lodging at a hotel so I can heal.

I am actively applying and interviewing for new positions.

 

Thank you and happy holidays

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Emergency help needed to keep my home

I had what I thought was my dream job. I began my Management career 18 yrs ago as a way to improve the life for my daughter and myself. I accepted a position with a local Company to manage their store a yr ago. I felt like I hit the jackpot after yrs of struggling. Unfortunately, I had to make the decision to leave this position recently after months of verbal abuse and threats to terminate me from the Vice President of this Company. I’m a hard working and reliable employee who dedicated 15 1/2 hr days to this Company. My final decision to leave came after listening to several racial and sexual comments being made by this VP. I could not risk my career any longer. Leaving has placed me in a terrible situation where I am struggling to pay for my housing at $1400 for the month. I am looking for a full time job each day that will cover my own costs of living. I have taken a part time job on that I started this week as a get by job to pay for food and such. I am struggling to find a job as my normally reliable car now needs a $300 repair for a new starter. I am not the kind of person to ask for help. This is very difficult for me but I am truly about to be homeless. If my rent isnt paid by the 3rd of January, they file an unlawful detainer on me and add another $550 to this. Any help offered will be so greatly appreciated, ( more than words can ever express). Thank you for taking the time to read my request.FB_IMG_1546278310976.jpg

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Save My Livelihood and My Family

Hi Everyone, My name is Jon and i don’t know where else to turn. Ill start from the beginning. I own a small fencing business and have done for about 4 years and i was making a steady living to support my family until i picked up some big jobs from a builder. After i completed the jobs the builder went bankrupt  and left me out of pocket for $17 000 that has sent me to the wall. Because of this i can not pay my material supplier and can not afford to pay for materials to do any other jobs. Thanks to this builder it is a daily struggle just to put food on the table and care for my family and they are the most important thing in my life. I cant understand how someone can do this and leave a person destitute.

I know this person is sitting back laughing in his nice home with his family with not a care in the world about what he has done and the peoples lives he has destroyed.I hate having to ask for help but i don’t know what else to do as i have been turned away from other avenues of finance and help .

I just need enough money to buy materials and complete a few jobs to get back on my feet,look after my family and start to rebuild my business and my life.If you could find it in your heart to help me out i would be eternally great full.Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Kind Regards

Jon

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Save my boy from child abuse

Ok, this is really complex situation to explain in an essay type format, so I’ll try to keep it as simple as possible.

However if you’re genuinely interested, i am OK with answering questions and going into more detail. But for now i’ll just keep it as plain and simple as i can.

I grew up an only child to a single parent, who sexually, emotionally and physically abused me from the age of 3.

I left home at 17 I’ve spent the last 15 years soul searching, going to therapy, watching healthy family’s and taking note of what a healthy family looks like and learning how to take responsibility for my own emotions, and of course researching about trauma and abuse, learning how it screws with a person and what they have to do to be healthy, loving, caring influences on the lives of those i chose to have around me. And of course, learning how to put up boundaries with my abusive mother, who has never ceased trying to ruin my life no matter how far away from her i move.

I am proud to say i established a life that was free/safe from her, and built healthy relationships with people.

I now have a 2 year old son, whom i share custody of with his mother. My absolute number one goal in life has always been to be a good father, as I grew up without a one.

This boy has changed my life for the better and in return i will rearrange my life to work around the best outcome for him, because he not only needs it, he deserves it.

I’ve recently been made aware that my mother has formed a relationship with my sons mother and is now planning on moving across the country to the town i reside, purely for the purpose of “caring” for my son.

She’s written an affidavit against me, and convinced my sons mother to live with her, as she has lots of money.

The bottom line here is, i know for absolute certain, that if she is allowed to be alone with my beautiful boy, she will not only hold him responsible for her emotions, she will also punish him for thing he didn’t do and doesn’t understand, she will humiliate him, sexually abuse him, and break his beautiful strong spirit over and over again.

Now i have made reports to child protection, and the police. But I don’t have the money to compete with this monster in court and she knows it.

I don’t know what to do, how to do it, who to turn to,, i would do anything to protect my boy from harm, but in this circumstance the only way to do that is with money that i don’t have.

Please, this money isn’t for me, it’s for my boy, he needs his dad to protect him now, and i need help doing that.

 

I’d just like to also say that for safety reasons i haven’t entered a photo of myself or my son publicly because of safety reasons,, however if you show an interest in helping me, i’m happy to arrange something, and also happy to answer any questions and give any other details you might be curious about, this includes details of the abuse i suffered as a child. I’m not embarrassed to share my story for the sake of my sons safety.

I’ve never asked anyone for money and I doubt that i ever will again,  so I’m asking for $50,000. This is to not only pay for legal costs, which will roughly cost around $35,000, I’ve added the extra 15k to protect myself from what ever else that abusive woman is going to through at me, because i know she continue to try to find ways to get to him and hurt me, if i don’t do this properly and cover all angles, which includes getting professional help for my sons mother, who has rather severe mental health issues, then she will just find another way to get wriggle in a ruin the lives of me, by son, and his mother.

Please, help me protect my beautiful boy.

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