Hello,

My name is Donald Marineau, and I am reaching out to humbly ask for help. My wife Kathy and I are facing a dire situation with our home, which is in urgent need of extensive and emergency repairs. We are struggling to manage the overwhelming costs and are in desperate need of financial assistance to restore our home to a safe and livable condition.

A bit about us: I am on disability, and my wife Kathy is a Colorado native. Our journey together has been filled with challenges, particularly over the past several years. I moved to Colorado from Texas in 2015 to support Kathy and her father, Terry, after he was hospitalized with renal failure. Although Terry survived his initial health crisis, the following six years were a difficult and painful journey as his health continued to decline. He was in and out of rehab homes, and we eventually had to bring him home due to the poor care he was receiving.

Kathy’s parents struggled with finances throughout their lives, which left them in a precarious situation. Kathy was not allowed to work for years because she needed to be home to care for her parents, who were both heavily disabled. Unfortunately, her mother, Dina, never received the Social Security or government assistance she desperately needed, leading to severe financial strain. In a desperate attempt to keep up with medical bills and basic living expenses, her parents were forced to remortgage their home three times. Despite these efforts, they were unable to pay off the mortgage, leaving Kathy with the debt after their passing.

Kathy’s mother passed away in 2011, and her father, Terry, a Vietnam veteran who served on the USS Coral Sea, passed away in 2021. The home, built in the 1980s, remains part of Terry’s estate and still has over $63,000 left on the mortgage, despite the three remortgages. When Terry passed, Kathy inherited this debt along with the house. For a time, our only source of income was my Discover credit card. Kathy eventually found a job at a gas station, where she worked incredibly hard and was promoted to lead manager. Her dedication and strong work ethic earned her the respect of her coworkers and provided us with some much-needed financial stability.

However, our home is in desperate need of repair. The roof needs to be completely replaced, and both our front and back yards are severely overgrown. The plumbing is outdated and requires significant work. While our swamp cooler is still functional, it is in poor condition and barely does its job. Our garage door no longer works, and our windows are old and inefficient, leading to high energy costs. In addition to these issues, we are dealing with a pest problem, and our floors need to be replaced. The house itself requires new paint, if not entirely new siding. On top of all these home repairs, our vehicle also needs maintenance.

The financial burden of these necessary repairs is overwhelming for us, and we simply cannot afford to address them on our own. We are trying our best to maintain the home, but the reality is that we are falling further behind, and the condition of our house is deteriorating rapidly. We are asking for any help you can provide, whether it be financial assistance, recommendations for resources, or simply sharing our story with others who might be able to help.

If you are able to assist us in any way, my PayPal link is Paypal.me/DonaldMarineau. We are deeply grateful for any support you can offer during this incredibly difficult time.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story. We appreciate your kindness and generosity more than words can express.

Sincerely,
Donald and Kathy Marineau

My name is James, and I find myself in a challenging situation that many working-class individuals can relate to. I am a dedicated employee, putting in long hours six days a week to ensure that I can meet my financial obligations. My primary concern is maintaining my household and providing for my family. However, despite my hard work, I have recently encountered some significant financial difficulties that have put me at risk of losing the home I have worked so hard to secure.

At present, I am facing a precarious financial situation. Specifically, I am two months behind on my mortgage payments. This delay has caused me considerable stress and anxiety, as the thought of losing my home looms over me like a dark cloud. The mortgage represents not just a financial obligation but also the stability and security of my family’s living situation. Falling behind on such an important payment is not something I take lightly; it weighs heavily on my mind every day.

The root of this issue lies in the fact that while I am working diligently, the income generated from my job is barely enough to cover essential expenses such as utilities, groceries, and other necessary bills. After fulfilling these obligations, there is little left over for savings or unexpected expenses. Unfortunately, life has thrown some curveballs my way recently—unexpected medical bills and repairs around the house—that have further strained my finances.

In an effort to regain control of my financial situation and avoid foreclosure on my home, I have been actively seeking out loan options that could provide me with the necessary funds to catch up on my mortgage payments. Specifically, I am looking for a loan amounting to $4,000. This sum would allow me to bring my mortgage payments up to date and alleviate some of the immediate pressure weighing down on me.

However, despite my best efforts to secure this loan, I have encountered significant obstacles due to my credit score. My credit history has taken a hit in recent months due to late payments and increased debt levels—consequences of falling behind on bills during this difficult period. As a result, lenders are hesitant to approve any new loans or lines of credit for me.

This predicament has left me feeling trapped; without access to additional funds through loans or other means of assistance, it becomes increasingly difficult for me to stabilize my financial situation. The cycle seems unending: without help now, it will be even harder for me in the future.

I am reaching out in hopes of finding any assistance available that could help alleviate this burden. Whether it be advice on how to improve my credit score quickly or resources for obtaining emergency funds or grants specifically designed for individuals facing housing insecurity—any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

I understand that many people are facing similar challenges today; however, it is crucial for me not only as an individual but also as a father and husband who wants nothing more than to provide stability for his family. Losing our home would mean uprooting everything we’ve built together—a prospect that fills me with dread.

In conclusion, I want to express how deeply grateful I would be for any support offered during this trying time. My goal is simple: keep our home and ensure that we can continue living together as a family without fear of eviction or homelessness hanging over our heads.

Thank you sincerely for taking the time to read about my circumstances; your understanding means more than words can convey.

After relocating from up north to the south to provide our family with a better living environment, my mother came down for a visit and fell in love with the rural area. Being from the country herself and living in the city for so long, her dream has always been to have a home in the country side. Due to the challenges she faced up north, we made a significant sacrifice and purchased a home for her near us. Unfortunately, we are now facing financial difficulties, struggling to manage the expenses of two mortgages—our own and the one for my mother’s home. We reached out to other family members for support with some of the costs, but unfortunately, we have not received the assistance we hoped we would get. We are now seeking help to ensure that we can continue to keep my mother in her home. This would allow us to continue fulfilling her dream of living in a rural area to enjoy the rest of her years in her home without added financial stress. Any support would be immensely appreciated.

Here is our PayPal account (https://www.paypal.me/JerryRivera74)

May you be blessed for any and all contributions. Thank you!

In the blink of an eye, my life has been shattered. A sudden tax garnishment has left me unable to pay my mortgage of $3,284.00. I’ve always worked hard to provide for myself, but this unexpected blow has knocked me to my knees. The thought of losing my home, the place where I’ve built countless memories and shared so much joy, is simply unbearable.
This isn’t just a house; it’s the place where I celebrated birthdays, holidays, and milestones. It’s where I comforted friends in need and opened my doors to strangers seeking shelter. The thought of being uprooted from everything I know is not just heartbreaking; it’s a terrifying loss of stability and a crushing blow to my spirit.
I’ve exhausted every avenue for help, reaching out to banks and lending institutions, only to be met with closed doors. With no family to turn to, I’m reaching out to the kindness of strangers, hoping that your compassion will light my way through this darkness.
If you can find it in your heart to help, any contribution towards my upcoming mortgage payment of $3,284.00 would be a lifeline. Your generosity would save my home and restore my faith in humanity.
To everyone who takes the time to read my story and feels moved to help, thank you from the depths of my soul. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Please send donations to: paypal.me/michaeltrone1

Humbly,

Michael Trone Sr

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I’m the sole financial provider for my family- two high needs autistic toddler boys, and a third baby girl on the way! All three children will be under the age of 5.

Currently living in Southern California and I’m in over my head. I work a public sector government job and it’s still not enough to make monthly bills. I purchased a condo through a low-income housing program for first time buyers and now I’m so scared of losing that home.

My fiancé was hospitalized a few months ago in a serious car accident where we discovered that he’s epileptic. The car that I owned and paid off for years was totally destroyed and I did not have any insurance to cover it.

Even scarier was that my partner was on a ventilator and in a coma for 3 weeks and almost never had the chance to met his unborn daughter. He’s suffering from speech and motor affects from being oxygen deprived for 8 minutes before rescuitation. Being a Medic-Cal recipient has made it nearly impossible to get needed medical care or therapies for him including being able to apply for disability income so it’s just me providing everything for everyone.

Things have been extremely difficult being heavily pregnant and trying to keep the entire family afloat financially, physically, emotionally and trying to ensure that my kids get the best services to help them thrive…juggling work full time to not even make ends meet.

Desperately looking into alternative plans even if it’s moving out of state from the place that I absolutely adore and grew up in. We have visited Alaska before and have hopes that a beautiful outdoor landscape will at least provide everyone with joy in life!

Any help would go directly into finances. Help to make monthly bills, pay down debt, and just be able to breathe again. I have so much guilt feeling like I’m a failure to my young kids and family.

Thanks for your generosity and time.

https://paypal.me/readingisforlovers

The Heartfelt Story of Mr. & Mrs. M.

Mr. and Mrs. M., both 88 years old, have spent their lives serving their small community with unwavering dedication. Mr. M., a humble and compassionate pastor, has led a small congregation for over 53 years, offering spiritual guidance and support to countless individuals. His sermons, filled with wisdom and love, have been a beacon of hope for many. Mrs. M., always by his side, has been a pillar of strength, known for her warm hospitality and kindness.

As they age, life brings unforeseen challenges. Mr. M. faces significant health issues, struggling with severe pain in his back and legs, making it increasingly difficult for him to move around. Despite his physical challenges, he continues to hold onto his love for pastoring, but his declining health suggests that he may soon need to step down from the pulpit, a decision that weighs heavily on his heart.

Mrs. M. is facing her own battle with memory loss, which has slowly begun to affect her daily life. Together, they navigate these challenges with grace and perseverance, leaning on each other for support. However, the couple is now confronting a new and daunting obstacle.

A few years ago, they were convinced to take out a reverse mortgage with Carrington Mortgage Service, hoping it would provide them with financial relief in their retirement years. Unfortunately, the interest has been steadily eroding their home equity, and they now face the grim possibility of losing their beloved family home. The current loan balance stands at $335,157.55, with an interest rate of 7.28500%. Their combined retirement and social security income is insufficient to meet their financial obligations, let alone pay down this growing debt.

Mr. and Mrs. M. have always been proud and self-reliant, often giving to others rather than asking for help. Sharing their current situation is humbling, but they now find themselves in need of support. The thought of losing their home—the place where they’ve shared a lifetime of memories—is a heartbreaking reality they are desperate to avoid.

We, their friends and community, are reaching out to you for assistance. Every contribution, no matter how small, will go directly towards paying down their mortgage and covering necessary expenses to secure their home. Our goal is to help them maintain stability and dignity in this difficult time.

Your support means more than just financial relief; it’s a lifeline that could change the future for this devoted couple. We are not seeking a handout but rather a chance to overcome this hurdle and rebuild their lives. If you’re unable to contribute financially, sharing their story and offering words of encouragement are also incredibly valuable and appreciated.

Together, we can turn this challenging situation into a testament to the power of community strength and compassion. Thank you for taking the time to read their story and for considering how you might be able to support Mr. and Mrs. M. during this difficult time. Your kindness and generosity can make a world of difference.

Cashapp: $malachimitch

Venmo: @malachi2u

PayPal.me/malachi660

I’m seeking help with my mortgage. Three years ago I managed to work from being homeless to finally getting a home for 60,000$. My mom helped me with the down payment because I’m a survivor of domestic violence and she helped me escape. Two years ago my mom was diagnosed with kidney cancer. I am now in the position of helping her, my son and myself. I live in a small town and it’s difficult to find help here, especially since the jobs pay 15$ an hour and are part time. I can’t get anymore loans because of the debt to income ratio. I am currently a produce manager at the local grocery store while also door dashing and driving for Amazon flex. These income’s provide my bills, food and car payment. Unfortunately it’s still not enough and I don’t have the time to get a 4th job. This is my last resort to getting some help so I don’t lose the house that I worked so hard to get and try to keep. Thank you for your time.

Cashapp $Amietong82

A Series of Unfortunate Events

     October 29th, 2023, I had to borrow my wife’s 2013 Toyota Corolla to take care of a customer of mine. I own a maintenance and repair company. Finish up and I am stopped at a left turn stop light 10ft behind a small oil truck. 2ft behind me is another car. To the left is a median with small palm trees. More cars to the right of me in a right hand turning lane. The driver in the oil truck decides to begin to backup. Apparently he was blocking the cross walk and felt he needed to back up to unblock the cross walk. Not sure how he didn’t see my car, but he began to back up thinking there was no one behind him.  As I’m sitting there watching this happen I see that he is getting really close to my bumper and I start blasting my horn. He apparently didn’t hear me, as he had ear buds in his ears. I can’t back up, can’t move anywhere. All I can do is blast my horn and yell are you f#*$ING kidding me! As he begins to literally run over my front bumper and then some. He backed up so much that he went half over my hood. It’s like it was from a movie. He then pulls forward, completely oblivious! I jump out of my car hands in the air yelling at the guy, WTF!! Fast forward to insurance claim, they will only cover what the car was worth not what we owed on the corolla. Short $5500, and car is totalled out. Now we have to get another vehicle, so my wife can work. Mortgage due that same week, I did what I had to do and sacrificed the mortgage payment to place a down to finance another vehicle for my wife. Fast forward to November 14th my work vehicle goes down, can’t afford to replace transmission. Have to get another vehicle for my work. Had to sacrifice that mortgage payment to put as a down payment. At that point we are behind 2 months on mortgage payments. Starts hitting both credit scores. I’m able to pay the normal monthly mortgage all the way up into June. Last half of May up into today I haven’t been able to work due to tearing not one but both labrums in my shoulders. Your labrum connects to your biceps. I had been dealing with these 2 injuries since I got out of the military. Last 2 years were by far the worst. I was scheduled to have surgery in 2022, however I have a family to provide for and delayed the surgery. 2 years later still haven’t had the surgeries and now I’m at a point where I have no choice. Problem is, I only receive $2465 a month for being 80% disabled. My mortgage alone is $2784. My wife after taxes and insurance only brings in $4200 a month. Between all our debt we are paying and car loans, there is no room to be able to get back on track. Our credit scores have suffered from the late payments on our mortgage, so no bank will touch us no conventional loan programs will qualify us. We are sinking. I am asking for $25k to assist in getting our mortgage caught up (so we don’t lose the house) and to pay off our outstanding credit card debt. If more is given, we would put towards any other debts and a business my wife has been building the last 3 months.

She’s developing a website program for children with auditory processing disorder, from which my youngest is currently suffering from. It has affected her learning capability and there are no programs that really specialize in helping this disorder. The closest program is Readability, but it is lacking. So my wife is coming up with something similar but has more features and are geared towards my daughter’s disability. There are 8,000+ children diagnosed with this same disability in our area alone. This is my Series of Unfortunate Events. Thank you for listening. If you choose to donate to mine and my families cause, you can send to

https://paypal.me/graigrichard?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

Or cashapp $graigrichard

Or Venmo @Graig-Richard

Best Regards,

Graig Richard

US Army Combat Medic Veteran

I am going to get right to the point. I am a soon-to-be 40-year-old individual with cerebral palsy and I use a power wheelchair for all my mobility needs. I also need an individual to help me with all my daily living activities. I do not have a cool pitch or the next best thing to tell you about/something to save the world. I am reaching out to you because I know you all are hard-working people and so am I. I am a highly educated individual that is working 2 jobs to make ends meet. I could go on and give you stories from my entire life. Definitely something to tug at your heartstrings but I am not going to do that in this email. If I am lucky enough to have you actually read this, I am happy to share more of my story if correspondence continues. I am asking if you are willing to donate and help overcome some of my debt/pay off my mortgage and not have a daily struggle of being a person with a disability that is just surviving and not thriving. I currently have about $270,000 in debt, which includes my mortgage. I want to have a few years to be as mobile as possible and experience as much as I can but that will not happen in my current situation. This is not a pity email. This is a hard-working person reaching out to another hard-working individual for help. If I do not receive a reply, I will just continue chugging away and doing the best I can. I am just trying to get a leg up. “Pun intended.” Thanks for your time and consideration. I do not want any pomp, and circumstance I just want a chance to have what society considers a normal life and a few years to feel like I am getting ahead financially. I truly appreciate your time and consideration. Here is to hoping you actually read this. My faith is what has kept me chugging along.   Would you consider helping individuals who truly wants to better themselves in life and change someone for the absolute better?  Anything will help!

paypal.me/gvcrip

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Good afternoon,

My name is Flora I live in Tucson AZ and my parents live with me. I just made a post asking/pleading for help to not loose my home. My parents 81 and 78 years old had all of our life savings stolen by horrible scammers. After this happened I had to refinance my home. My credit score not being great I qualified with a Trustee for $323,000 with an 11% interest rate. My current payment is $3,556 a month. I’m drowning. I work 45 hours a week. I’m using my paychecks, my parents social security checks and still can barely pay. I’m afraid I’m going to loose my home. I care for both my parents. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2024 had a mastectomy and then 3 weeks later my father fell and broke his left hip and left wrist. I do not miss any doctor’s appointments and have cared for them for more than 15 years. I wish I could work more but I can’t leave them alone for more than what I already do. My biggest fear is of loosing my home. My parents feel horrible about loosing our life savings and I just can not stress them out anymore. I’m afraid that they will become ill. I rewrote this because I realize I did not attach my PayPal account. Thank you for reading this.

https://www.paypal.me/FloraRodriguez465