Over the past several months, my life has changed in ways I never expected.

I was laid off from my job in the semiconductor industry due to workforce reductions. I have been actively searching for new employment, but opportunities in my field are extremely limited right now. Despite applying consistently and exploring other options, I have not yet secured new work. At this time, I have no income.

Two weeks ago, my adult daughter relapsed in her struggle with alcoholism and moved out of our shared home. While I am praying for her recovery, her leaving has also left me solely responsible for all of the rent and household bills.

I am now facing an eviction notice because this month’s rent has not been paid. My cell phone service is about to be shut off, which will make it even harder for employers to reach me. To make matters worse, I have been down this week with a severe flu and unable to do gig work to try to bridge the gap.  Needing $955.00 Rent and $310. for electricity.

I am doing everything I can. I have over 30 personal items listed for sale online and continue to search daily for employment. I am not giving up — I just need a little help to get through this immediate crisis.

If you are able to contribute in any amount, it would mean more than I can express. Every dollar helps keep a roof over my head and my phone on so I can continue pursuing work.

If you cannot donate, sharing this message would also be a tremendous help.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and thank you for any kindness you can offer during this difficult season.

With gratitude,

Julianna

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hello when i was 18years old i was a certified nurse aid and i got badly injured on duty.i was helping  a older gentleman to the bathroom in his room and  i had a gate belt on him when he fell.he was much taller and much heavier then me but still i caught him and didnt let him hit the ground.the incident made my spine roll up and i couldnt stand up straight.i was bent over due to it.the top of my back my vertibre is overlapped now and the bottom is stretched apart with big gaps between each vertibre.even tough i got hurt i still think i  did  the right thing not dropping the gentleman.if i would have he  would probaly have broke a hip or something and died.im sure  his family loved him and would have been sad had i dropped him.it just felt like the right thing to do at the time.i got fired from my job the same day for not letting him fall.i just couldnt do it.i live in pain in my lower back now due to the vertibre being stretched apart and not having the support in my lower back.i ended up filling for ssi and ssdi at age 21.i was awarded permanant disability.at age 37 i got in some legal problems and ended up incarcerated for 10 and a half years.while i was incarcerated i fell down and broke my lower back due to the vertibre being stretched so far apart.i was in a wheel chair for 6 months and then had to do therapy.i got out of prison december 13 2024 and im working to get my life back in order.ive had no legal problems since my release and ive accomplished so much in the way of getting my life back in order.getting arrested at age 37 was my first  time getting arrested or first time having legal problems.i was a first time offender that made a dumb decision which i regret.when i got out i got my ssdi back and waited the long wait to get my ssi back which i got back within 10months.ive been on ssi for only a few months and i just got a letter saying im no longer eligable for ssi which is weird cause im on permanint disability.ive  been reviewed many times over the years and they have always agreed on me being disabled.i called and hired a lawfirm to assist me in my appeal process and im confident ill get my ssi back but i dont want to be homeless or lose all ive worked for getting my life back in order while i wait.the lawfirm dont get paid unless i win so im hoping that makes them work even harder  to get my benefits back.im praying every day that ill survive till my ssi gets turned back on.im thinking 4 grand would pay all my bills for 3 months which i hope is all the time  i need to get my ssi turned back on. so if you can find it in your heart to help me out please do.i would be very gratefull.please help me keep going to get my life back in order.i dont want to end up homeless and then back in prison.ive come too far to go back.thank you for reading this.https://paypal.me/ernesttaylor13

Hello, my name is Lera

I’m requesting for rental assistance please; I was laid off in November 2025, I was able to get my rent paid in December and January with my last 2 paycheck, and I’m currently looking for a new job. I’m requesting for help with my rent for this month February and March please. My monthly rent $1500, I was able to pay $400 at the beginning of this month but I still have a balance owned of $1155 ($55 late fee) for February and March payment. If I can get help with both months, I would be so grateful; this is my first time hearing about a community like this, I saw someone speaking about it on YouTube in my search for trying to get help. My landlord is understanding because in 3 years living here, I have been late 3 times. So that’s why my late fee is only $55 but I have to get my balance paid ASAP.

Thank you in advance you a certainly appreciated, please let me know if anything additional is needed.

PayPal-Lera Bertrand

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This isn’t something I ever thought I’d be writing, and it’s honestly a little uncomfortable to put out there, but life has a way of changing fast.

I lost my job back in September. What makes this especially hard for me to process is that I’ve never lost a job before. I started working when I was 15 years old, and since then I’ve always worked—often juggling one, two, sometimes even three jobs at a time. Working, paying my bills, and taking care of myself has always been something I took pride in, so being in this position feels unfamiliar and scary.

When I lost my job, I truly believed I’d find something new quickly. I assumed this would be a short setback, not something that would stretch on for months. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been how things played out, and the longer the search has taken, the more stressful things have become.

Since September, I’ve been applying for jobs every single day. I apply for at least one job daily—most days it’s closer to two or three. I’m applying for all types of roles I’m qualified for, not just within my usual specialty, because my goal right now is simple: get back to work and stay housed. I’ve been updating resumes, tailoring applications, and following up when I can, even when responses are slow or don’t come at all.

At the same time, I’ve been doing everything I can to create income on my own. I’m actively setting up freelance service sites and building an online digital business so I’m not relying on just one option. These aren’t instant solutions, but they are real, intentional steps forward. I’m hopeful that by March, freelancing and digital sales will be bringing in enough income to cover my bills consistently.

The hardest part right now is getting through February.

My savings are gone, and my credit cards are maxed from covering basic living expenses over the past few months. I’ve already cut back everywhere possible, but rent and essential bills don’t stop. I need to pay rent by February 1, and I need about $5,000 to cover rent and other necessary bills for the month. To be completely honest, I’m scared that without help, I may not have anywhere to live soon—and that fear has been weighing heavily on me.

I’m not asking for help because I’ve stopped trying. I’m asking because I’m in a really difficult in-between moment—working hard, pushing forward, and doing everything I can, but still short on time and resources. Any donation, no matter the amount, would go directly toward keeping a roof over my head and giving me the breathing room I need to keep moving forward. Even sharing this or offering kind words truly helps more than I can say.

If you’ve ever been in a situation where timing made everything harder, you probably understand how stressful and overwhelming this feels. I’m doing everything I can to turn effort into stability—I just need a little help bridging the gap.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for any kindness or support you’re able to offer. 💛

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I am swallowing my pride and asking for help. I’m 50 years old and divorced and I have been struggling with severe mental health issues for the last two years. I’ve been able to keep down a job for most of that time, but I was fired from a job in September and my savings have run out and I have maxed out my credit cards. I have rent due in eight days and I have no idea how I will pay it. $5000 would cover my rent and bills for February, and give me time to earn money to cover my March expenses. If I can’t pay my rent on February 1 they will evict me. I have no place to go, and I am scared to death at 50 years old of becoming homeless. If you are blessed enough to be able to help I cannot thank you enough for any and all contributions. I hope once I am back on my feet I can pay it forward. Thank you.
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I am 65 years old and still working to keep a roof over my head. Unfortunately, life happens, and I fell behind on my payments, and I am now facing eviction. Went to court and was given time to catch up. I need $3,000 to be paid by January 30th, then I will be able to proceed.  I don’t want to be homeless. Please help me to help myself.

I will be forever grateful.

yours truly

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I am a single mother struggling to make ends meet and to keep our current apartment. I was out of work for almost a month due to a medical issue. I am 1.5 months behind on my rent (4400 total) and I have until 01/15/26 (tomorrow) to pay the full balance to keep from getting evicted. I need 3600 dollars to able to make the payment and keep our housing. I am hopeful that there is someone out there who can help keep me and my kids safe. I can provide any proof, documents, information needed to help with this request. I appreciate you taking the time to read this.

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I’m a retired handyman living in Portland, Oregon, on a very low fixed income. Two years ago I moved here to help my daughter with her new church and to be closer to my grandchildren. I don’t regret helping my family, but the cost of living here has become more than I can manage.

I also live with chronic back pain, which limits the kind of work I can still do. I have a part time Job now at Costco but unfortunately i need to quit because of my Back pain as I’m required to stand for 6hours and the pain is overwhelming. I budget carefully and live simply, but right now I’m struggling to cover rent and basic bills. My savings are almost gone, and I’m facing the real possibility of falling behind.

I’m not asking for anything extravagant—just enough help to get through this rough stretch and keep a roof over my head while I figure out next steps. Any amount would truly help, and I would be deeply grateful.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you for any kindness you can offer.

Not long ago, my life looked completely different.

I had a steady job. I was making good money. I was okay. I paid my bills on time and didn’t constantly worry about how I was going to make rent or keep the lights on. That peace of mind was all I ever really wanted — stability. Breathing room. A sense of safety.

Then it was gone.

No warning. No cushion. Just the rug ripped out from under me.

Around the same time, I lost three friends last year. Grief has a way of piling on quietly, and I don’t think I ever fully caught my breath from it. Trying to survive financially while carrying that kind of loss has been heavier than I can put into words.

After losing my job, I didn’t give up. I tried to rebuild.

I started my own business because I believed in my skills and my experience. I poured real effort into it — time, energy, money I probably shouldn’t have spent. I know the value of what I offer. I know I’m capable.
But I haven’t been able to get clients.

It feels like no one wants to pay for professional services anymore, no matter how much value you bring. I’ve reached out, applied, marketed, followed advice — and it’s been silence and dead ends over and over again.

So I widened the net.

I started applying for other work. Waitressing. Service jobs. Anything that would bring in steady income. And somehow, even that hasn’t worked out. Applications disappear. Calls don’t come back. Everything I try online seems to lead nowhere.

Meanwhile, my savings are gone.

Completely gone.

I now have enough to pay one more month of rent — and that’s it. After that, I honestly don’t know what I’m going to do.

Bills don’t stop just because your life falls apart. Utilities, food, gas — all of it keeps coming whether you’re ready or not.

I’m exhausted. I’m overwhelmed. And some days, I feel completely broken.

All I wanted was to not live in constant fear of the next bill. I had that. I worked for it. And losing it so fast has been terrifying.

This is incredibly hard to admit, but right now I need help.

I’m asking for support to get through this gap — to keep a roof over my head, pay essential bills, and survive long enough to stand back up. Even a small amount truly helps.

If you can help financially, I am deeply grateful.

If you can’t, sharing this still matters.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

I wouldn’t be asking if I had another option.

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Hello,

I’m reaching out today with humility and hope. This is not something that comes easily for me, but recent circumstances have brought me to a place where asking for help is necessary.

In December, my younger sister suffered a severe and life-altering stroke. It happened suddenly and changed everything for her and our family. Along with the medical crisis, she was facing eviction at the same time. She has two young daughters who depend on her, and without immediate intervention, they were at risk of losing their home during an already traumatic period.

I made the decision to step in and help. I paid her rent to keep a roof over their heads and have continued to help with food, household items, and basic necessities while she recovers and waits for her insurance, employment benefits, and housing assistance to be approved. I would make the same choice again without hesitation, because family means everything to me.

However, in doing so, I have fallen behind on my own financial obligations. I am currently working and actively searching for a second job to stabilize my situation, but in the meantime, the strain has caught up with me. I am now behind on my rent and some essential bills, and I recently received a three-day notice.

My rent is $3,000. Through my own efforts, I have been able to come up with $1,500 so far, but I am still short the remaining balance. This situation is overwhelming, but I want to be clear: I am not giving up, and I am not standing still. I am doing everything in my power to keep moving forward while holding my family together.

If anyone is able to help in any amount, I would be incredibly grateful. Even small contributions make a difference. If I were able to raise $5,000 total, it would give me the breathing room I need to catch up on rent and bills and regain stability while I continue working and seeking additional income.

I understand that not everyone is in a position to give, and I hold no expectations—only gratitude for your time, consideration, and compassion. Sharing this, offering encouragement, or keeping my family in your thoughts means more than you know.

Thank you for reading and for being part of a community where kindness and empathy still exist. I truly appreciate any support, in any form.

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I never thought I’d be writing something like this, but we don’t know where else to turn. My boyfriend, our two dogs, and I are currently living out of our car here in Washington State — and with all the cold rain lately, it’s been miserable. The days are wet and freezing, and nights feel even longer when everything is damp and there’s no warm place to dry off.My boyfriend recently broke his ankle, so he can’t work or drive. Our car battery has also died, and since it’s a manual transmission, I can’t move it. We’re completely stranded, trying to keep ourselves and our dogs safe and warm.The small hotel nearby has been our only shelter from the storm, but it costs $150 a night — and we’ve run out of money. Without help, we’ll be forced back into our freezing, soaked car.  My boyfriend is set to have his ankle surgery this week and so we need to keep this room. We’ve applied for housing assistance and are waiting, but right now, all we need is help to keep our hotel room for the next month while we find a way forward.Every donation, no matter how small, helps us stay dry, keep our dogs safe, and sleep somewhere warm. Please, if you can, help us make it through this tough stretch. Even your kindness and sharing our story means the world to us. ❤️ Click here to donate

Hello,

My name is Netta, I have devoted my life to the Lord and helping others my entire life, I am a very private person and have a very hard time asking others for help with anything. I have tried literally everything else and this is my last resort to figure this out. In April of this year I found myself going through a divorce that I was completely blindsided by. I moved into my own apartment after being with my husband for over 13 years. I have 4 beautiful rescue kitties that are my life. I am a hard worker and recently started my own Private Duty Home Healthcare business as I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 36 years. I own a 2014 ford focus that has given me nothing but trouble since paying it off and was recently unable to work due to car troubles. (It is fixed now) However,  I am behind in November and now December rent (I pay 1700.00 per month) I was issued a 3 day notice that expired on Friday December 5th 😞 I only have $500 to give to my landlord right now and I have tried getting a personal loan however they keep telling me I need a co-signer. My goal is $3000 but anything will help! Ughhh I do not know what else to do except pray that there are good faithful people that would be willing to help me. I know I am a complete stranger and everyone is struggling but I thought I would at least try this. If there is any way possible that you can help please donate to my PayPal account listed below. God Bless you and THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.

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This past year has been a very difficult year financially, therefore I am seeking some help for rent and living expenses. I’m. A survivor from extremely narssistic abuse and I would like to have some wiggle room to get a better job that will be more sustaining and also build an online business. I also am a singer/songwriter and would love to also focus on that some day.  I have two young boys who are 3 and 4 and attend preschool. I am able to work part time during the week by door dashing. It’s been useful since I’m able to collect money on the spot and use on a daily basis living on survival mode, but it does not cover all of my living expenses.
The reason I have been so behind on my finances is because  I lost my job after leaving my abusive ex and father of my children. He ended up dislocating my clavicle and was eventually arrested. There’s now a restraining order in place and I am grateful he is out of my life. While I was dealing with the abuse and getting him out of my home I had a sales job with potential earnings of 6 figures that came to an end due to the office not having enough movement with my absence. Even with my injury I still did work when I could because I had to.
I’ve been able to seek assistance through victim services and local social programs but my funds for that have been used up. I also applied for a program called Paid Leave Oregon and Safe Leave Oregon but was denied due to being an independent contractor with the sales job and door dash job. I’m waiting for my appeal for that to come through but I’m not sure if it will be accepted. I have documentation of everything if anyone is needing to see the proof of my situation. My credit is poor and I have used pay day loans, pay in 4 loans, you name it. Asking for help here has become my last resort and I hope that someone is willing to bless me with the help I need.
If you have read my information this far, I really appreciate it and I will be forever grateful for any assistance you would be willing to provide me.

Kind Regards,

Kellie

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@KellieAnderson423

Hello,

I never thought I’d be begging for money from strangers online, but it’s come to this point in my life. I would not be doing this unless I knew wholeheartedly that I deserve help, kindness, and compassion. I was raised by a lower-income, single, first-generation immigrant mom. She escaped Russia to give her two kids a better life in the US. She left her family and everything behind to come to a foreign country (without even knowing any English) and worked day and night as a piano teacher and caretaker to provide for her two kids, make sure we received a proper education, and ensure that we had the tools necessary to live stable lives (unlike most people in Russia). I was accepted to all UC schools with a full scholarship back in 2017. I had dreams of developing a successful career, making my mother proud, and being able to later pay back my mother for her infinite sacrifices. Starting in 2018, I developed depression and anxiety due to the strong language and cultural barrier between my mother and I. She was struggling to pay for credit card debt, rent, gas, car insurance, life insurance, etc all by herself while ensuring chronic stress, financial hardship, and trauma from raising two kids by herself in the most expensive city in the United States. Due to the pandemic and continuing financial struggles, I have not been able to go back to university. My mother lost most of her clients when the pandemic started and I had to step in and work two jobs since 2021 to provide for the both of us while my older brother was finishing his rigorous graduate degree. I have since worked my way up in the restaurant industry – all while caring for my elderly mother, regularly paying her credit card debt payments, and almost single-handedly remaining fully responsible for both her and myself. I’m so burnt out emotionally and physically that I’ve developed involuntary muscle spasms from constant stress, overwhelm, and overthinking. I’ve been on Zoloft for the last 5 years. I love my mother deeply but she’s getting older and some of her own trauma is causing her to become verbally and emotionally abusive towards me. I know I am more than capable of being able to support myself in the future, but I need help paying off our significant credit card debt. I love my older brother, but he is not yet in a position to help us financially (he is finishing his residency to become a spinal surgeon). I worry for the overall health of me and my mother. We are decent, kind-hearted, responsible, tax-paying, law-abiding, Christian US citizens. We have never once abused a single drug, drank alcohol, or relied on welfare programs of any kind. Once my brother becomes a working surgeon, we can give my mother peace of mind and financial security. In the meantime, I am anxious, scared, and worried that my mother won’t make it to live to see any future grandkids or go on a first-time family vacation, etc. My mother is so brilliant, talented, angelic, wise, responsible, and Christ-like. I have done my best so far to work 60 hours a week, but the credit card debt that accumulated over the years from working tirelessly to remain afloat is keeping us from living more sustainably. I have always been a reliable, kind, understanding, and respectful worker who is appreciated at my high-pressure fine-dining job. I know there are plenty of scumbags out there making tens of thousands off of selling drugs, child pornography, etc. I know there are people with not even 5% of the moral character, decency, work ethic, talent, and capability of my family who “live large”. I have never and would never even think of starting an OnlyFans or degrading myself into relying on some random “sugar daddy”. We are $35,000 in debt. I will continue to work 60 hours a week without a single day of rest because I refuse to just abandon my poor mother. I know plenty of young people my age who would just give up and leave someone like my mother behind. If there is anyone reading this and who is willing to help a stranger out of the kindness of your heart, I would deeply appreciate any kind of funding. I can assure you this funding will only go directly towards basic living expenses and credit card debt. Thank you and God Bless.

Hi everyone,

I never imagined I’d be in a position where I’d have to ask for help like this. Life has thrown me some challenges that I just can’t overcome alone, and right now, I’m doing everything I can to stay strong and keep moving forward.

Over the past few months, my work hours have decreased.  It is the slow season at my job, and I just haven’t been getting as many hours.  I’ve been trying hard to get another source of income, but nothing has come through yet.  Despite my best efforts to keep up with everything, I’ve fallen behind on basic expenses like rent and utilities. It’s been tough, emotionally, mentally, and financially.

I’m reaching out because I’m at a point where I can’t do this without support. Your kindness and generosity would help me keep a roof over my head.

I know times are tough for everyone, and asking for help is never easy. But any contribution, no matter how small, would mean the world to me. Even sharing this page or offering words of encouragement would make a difference.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story, for caring, and for helping me believe that better days are ahead. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

With gratitude and hope,

Pamela Wirkkala

https://paypal.me/pwirkkey