I am reaching out today because I am truly at one of the most difficult points in my life, and I am hoping for a bit of help to keep my daughter and me afloat. I am a recently divorced father, and I have full custody of my little girl. She is the center of my world, and every decision I make is with her future and her wellbeing in mind.

Back in March, I was in a near-fatal accident that left me unable to work for months. The recovery was long, painful, and financially devastating. Even though I am finally back to working again, the damage from those months without income has pushed me into a position I never imagined I would be in. Sadly, the time I was injured and unable to work became the reason my ex-wife chose to leave after ten years of marriage—ten years in which I consistently paid more than half of every bill and did everything in my power to support our household.

I live very modestly. My daughter has her own small room, and I have mine. There is nothing extravagant or unnecessary in our home. I visit food pantries every single week just to make sure we have enough to eat. I work full-time, I work overtime whenever it’s offered—even though the extra taxes barely leave me anything—and at night I do DoorDash just to try to keep us going. Most nights my daughter sleeps in the back seat while I deliver food, something no parent ever wants to admit or accept. It breaks my heart, but I feel like I’m running out of options.

Even with all of this, I am still falling behind. Every paycheck is spent the moment it arrives, going straight toward overdue bills and basic necessities. I feel like I’m constantly trying to play catch-up, and no matter how hard I push, the finish line keeps moving farther away. I don’t see any light at the end of the tunnel right now, and I am terrified that if something doesn’t change soon, we may lose our apartment. I have no family in this city, and I have already borrowed from every friend I have—friends I have no way to pay back in the foreseeable future.

I want to be clear: I am not asking for money so I can get ahead or live comfortably. I am simply trying to keep my daughter safe, fed, sheltered, and in school without having to see or feel the crushing stress I deal with every day. I am doing everything I can, and it is still not enough.

Anything you can offer would mean more than I can express. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you for any help, support, or kindness you can give.

Single father of 3 with 50/50 custody just trying to make it. I recently got 50/50 custody of my 3 sons (twin 9 year olds and my nonverbal autistic 12 year old son. Even though I’m jobless at the moment (other than some side work thank God) without my own personal transportation and their mother receives my oldest sons ssdi check and also receives food stamps for all 3 sons and has a job somehow still got awarded child support from me even having them half the time all month. The judge took my oldest sons check into consideration and decided it should be split between parents roughly 1,000$ total and after doing the difference of what I would owe and half of the 1000 I ended up receiving a total of 81$ while she gets to keep the remaining 900$ something and also food stamp benefits for the while having a job. So therefore her working just a couple days here and there she’s able to make it fine with her other income and food stamps. While I’m trying my best to make ends meet working here and there when I can with side jobs. Because of having a 5-5, 2-2 schedule that the judge decided on making it hard to even find employment that will work with me. Im also having to take all 3 of my sons to and from school which is roughly 55 minutes away even though in the same county there is no bus that runs to their school from where I live. I have to borrow my parents vehicle every day that I have them to do so. I’m not going to sit here and say that I’m deserving of any better because I used to be an addict (now in recovery) and my bond with my sons are stronger than ever. They literally don’t ever want to leave me because their mother got a new boyfriend and literally pawns them off every time that she gets them after being with her for over 13 years and never being away from my boys it is hurting them more than anything and all I can do is just comfort them every time I get them and let them know that I’m not going anywhere! Just like today (thanksgiving) their mother told the judge that she wanted to have the boys half the day even though it was my day so that she could eat dinner at her mother’s. come to find out after she gets my sons she makes them aware that she’s going to her boyfriend’s and they have to go. they call me upset and I of course jump to their side and comfort and confront their mother and tell her that she is ignorant and evil for forcing them to go to that. we’ve only been split up for 4 months after being together for over 13 years she is not taking our sons into any consideration (she is literally doing everything she does for spite to get me upset and make me look more and more like the bad guy. I’m trying to get on my feet and get these boys what they deserve their own home and our own vehicle so that I can try to get full custody because that’s what they want. On the days that their mother picks them up for me they cry and instead of comforting them she gets them in the car and calls them crybabies and says that it’s messed up that they cry about leaving me and never her. She is a Panamanian that grew up without a father and still to this day she still doesn’t know who he is (32) yrs old. And all I can see is her putting that same hurt into them that was put into her growing up and they need out of the situation to save their sanity. So if please anyone could help with anything it would be more than greatly appreciated for me and more so my 3 boys. Please help me get them what they deserve I’ve never done nothing like this and it still makes me feel like a failure asking for help and not being able to get there as quick as needed for my sons but I have to do this with hopes and prayers 🙏 that something will happen good for us! Thank you all with all my heart ❤️. PayPal @JamesNelson3588 or Cash app $paythejt88

I’m a 49 year old dad. My wife / daughter’s mother passed away Sept 6 2018. She was living somewhere else when she passed. I’ve had my daughter full-time since August 2016. We moved into a different house and the school system was terrible to say the least. Terrifying. The teachers and principles were also horrible. The education was way sub par. So we decided to homeschool. I knew this was going to be a real investment in my daughter’s future. I also knew that it was going to be harder to make money, since I had her by myself. I had to work at home and do handyman work for nearby people. That has seemed to dry up within the last few of years. My daughter is 18 now and finally finished with school. I have some business in the works. We lost so many family members since 2018 that we have basically been alone, up until recently. I’ve had several different occasions where I was extremely ill for months. I had a hernia protruding in my lower abdomen for over a year, until I was able to get Medicaid. That got canceled about a year ago. I’m behind on rent $5,000. I have an electricity shut off for $350 Dec 1 2025. Gas is around $300 & shut off around December 15th. Water is over $200 last day to pay is December 1st 2025. We haven’t had a vehicle in over a decade. We walk or ride bikes wherever we go. I’ve been learning to grow food a few years, now. Though at the moment our food is very low. As soon as I can I’m going to set up a greenhouse which I need a piece of land for and move into a new house with enough room for all that I’m doing. I want to sell fresh vegetables year round. I have a mentor who does this in another state. I’m working on a microgreens setup at the moment. Any help will be greatly appreciated and stewarded well. PayPal.me/Jeremyhula Chime: $Jeremy-Hula   Venmo: @Jeremy-Hula Cash App: $Jeremy Hula I’ve been building towards my vision for at least decade. My wife was severely mentally ill. We were married for about 15 years. Being married to someone with severe mental illness left me and my daughter shattered. We have worked with therapists. Work with mentors. Read books and implement. Work on our physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual health. Without a vehicle and oftentimes little to no income it has been really hard to build any real finances. This economy did not help. I’m working on it and I will overcome this. I hope and pray that my words have been utilized appropriately to explain my situation. There’s much more need that we have, but these are the pressing issues for now. We’ve rescued many animals and found them homes. I’ve learned to steward life with little to no resources. Anytime I’ve been able to acquire money above our immediate needs, I’ve invested into our future. I’m planning to move to the Missouri Ozarks, as soon as possible. Produce and sell food. Fruits, vegetables and animal husbandry. I want to build a soil company.  A seed company. There are many products I can sell in this type of work. I will need a truck and or a van. I want to build communities in different parts of America to grow the economy and feed people really good quality food. Teach people how to produce their own food. Thank you in advance for any help you can and will give.

Jeremy Hula

I never thought I’d be in a position where I’d have to ask for help, but I’m running out of options and I don’t know where else to turn. I’m a single father of two incredible 20-year-old twin boys. They’ve worked hard their whole lives and dream of becoming veterinarians. Right now, they’re attending community college and doing everything they can to stay on the right path, but I’m terrified because I don’t know how I’m going to help them get any further.

I’m 50 years old, and I make under $40,000 a year. It’s enough to barely stay afloat, but never enough to get ahead. I make just a little too much to qualify for grants or financial aid—just enough for the system to tell me I don’t need help, but not enough to actually cover what my kids will need for a real college education. I haven’t found the courage to tell them yet that I probably won’t be able to afford to send them beyond community college, and that breaks my heart more than anything.

On top of that, everything seems to be falling apart at once. My vehicle has started having engine trouble, and it’s the only way I can get to work. I recently lost my SNAP benefits, and now I’m being told I’m about to lose my state health insurance as well. I’m doing everything I can, but it feels like every step forward knocks me two steps back.

I’ve always tried to be strong for my boys, to give them the best life I could, but right now I’m struggling. Any help—big or small—would mean more than I can express. Thank you for taking the time to read this. It’s not easy to ask, but I’m doing it for them. They deserve a chance at the future they’ve worked so hard for.

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My name is Alan Fernandez my daughter Penelope was taken from me through a corrupt system. My daughter was living with me for the past 3 years. But through the mother constant lies, manipulation and high price lawyer she was taken away from her home. I went from being with my daughter everyday to barely getting to speak to her. I have always been a part of her life and it hurts me every single second just wondering how she’s doing. I am currently going into trial next month but the price of legal fees are overwhelming. I have all my evidence and the confidence to bring her back home just need financial assistance from anyone out there willing to help.  My PayPal and zelle is afernandez0822@yahoo.com. thank you all for your time and assistance.  God bless you all 🙏

 

I’m a 39-year-old single father doing everything I can to provide for my child while I’m between jobs. Bills are past due, the fridge is running low, and I’m worried about losing the stability we’ve worked so hard to keep. Any help right now would go directly toward rent, utilities, and basic necessities until I can get back on my feet. Your kindness could be the reason we make it through this difficult time.

Life has a way of testing us in moments when we feel the least prepared. My name is Sinclair, and I’m doing my best to raise my child alone. I’ve always been the type to push through, work hard, and find solutions without asking for help. But this time, despite all my efforts, I’ve reached a point where I can no longer do it alone.

The job I was counting on recently fell through unexpectedly. I had planned my bills and expenses around that income, and without it, I’ve quickly fallen behind. My rent is due, my power bill is already past its due date, and I’m stretching what little I have left to make sure my child has food and basic necessities. Every day, I wake up with a mix of determination and worry, wondering how I’ll keep us afloat until I can secure another source of income.

I’ve been applying for jobs every day, attending interviews when I can, and even looking into side work just to bring in anything possible. But bills don’t wait for opportunities to arrive. My fear is that, without some help, I could lose the little stability we have left. I can handle going without, but my biggest fear is letting my child down or having them experience hardships they don’t deserve.

I’m not asking for luxury or comfort — just enough to cover the essentials while I get back on my feet. Any donation would go directly toward paying overdue bills and ensuring that we have the basics covered for the next few weeks.

From the Bottom of My Heart, Thank You

If you’ve read this far, I want you to know how much that alone means to me. Every contribution is more than just money — it’s a reminder that my child and I are not alone in this fight. Your support will give us hope, stability, and the chance to move toward a brighter tomorrow.

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Back in March 2023, I came home from work to a gut punch I never saw coming. My wife of five years—my partner for nearly fifteen years—was gone. She left our marriage, leaving me and our two beautiful daughters behind. Those girls, they’re my everything, but that moment marked the start of a brutal journey that’s tested every ounce of my strength. The divorce wasn’t just a heartbreak; it was a financial and emotional earthquake. Legal fees piled up fast, draining savings I’d worked years to build. The worst part? The relentless custody battles over our daughters. My ex-wife has put us through a magnitude of issues, dragging us into court time and again to challenge custody. She’s made it her mission to disrupt our lives, and each fight has chipped away at me. Most recently, she kept my girls from me for twenty-five days—over Father’s Day, no less—because of her own personal reasons. Those days without them were agony, like part of my soul was missing. But I fought back in court, pouring everything I had into it, and won. My daughters are now on a stable custody schedule, and that victory is my lifeline. They’re safe with me, and I’ll never stop fighting to keep it that way. But the cost of these battles has been devastating. I’ve lost so much—my savings, my stability, and parts of myself I’m still trying to find. I’ve poured every penny and every bit of energy into giving my daughters a home filled with love. We’ve lived in our rental for over five years, a place where my girls have grown, laughed, and built memories. It’s not just a house; it’s our sanctuary. But now, even that’s at risk. Last month, I was fifteen days late on rent, scrambling to keep the lights on. My electric bill is on the verge of being shut off again. It feels like I’ve climbed a mountain, clawed my way to the top, only to get knocked back down just as I’m about to reach solid ground. There’s no one here to catch me, and I’m running out of strength to keep fighting alone. I’m trying so hard to stay positive, but I know that God has a plan and I do trust in that. At the end of the day, I’m simply just a devoted father,  who’s given everything to protect my girls.

I’m not asking for a handout—I’m asking for a hand up. Any support you can offer will help us keep our home, keep the lights on, and give my girls the stability they deserve. This is our safe place, their safe place, please help me keep this for them.  From the bottom of my heart, thank you for listening and for any help you can give. May god bless you!

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I am 63 with two children. 18 and 13 son and daugther. 2021 was a particularly stressful. Covid and starting a new carreear as a Chef and dealing with the mother that has mental illness. I had to get a restraining order against her. I packed up the kids and we stayed where ever we could. I also drove to make ends meet. I have used up most of any assistance that was available for our situation. The goal was to take a job seasonal to save up enough to move because my funding ran out on the place were at now. It was a 2 year program and after 18 months we are having to leave at the end of August. Moreover I have COPD and am know longer cooking. I have one skill left I can apply to maintain storage unit food and transportation. I have always provided for my children and am humbled even doing this. I will have $2000 dollars at Augusts end. My son is currently looking for full time employment and I am working on some short term goals on some kind of delivery services I can provide as long as my vehical holds out. I would like to be more informative though I believe I covered the major points. Homeless in under two months. A son that can work along with my income we will never give up or give in. Blessings and Peace.  www.https://www.paypal.me/JohnAless

Hello. I’m a single Dad going through a rough patch. I just got divorced after a 2-year legal battle with my now ex-wife. She made flagrant motions and accused me of Domestic Violence in order to strengthen her case against me. The charges were dropped and found to be meritless.

I don’t have anything left after the legal fees, and the dividing of assets. I have been asking family for help but, there is only so many resources they have to help me. It pains me to ask for help. I was raised with the idea that you take care of your own business.  I feel like a failure to my children and that I have let them down.

Work has been slow for me as my work is kind of seasonal in nature. I am doing my best to get more work hours, and seeking more options to get money in the door.

I pay child-support to my ex in the amount of 1200.00 and my rent for a two bedroom 950 sq ft apartment is 2500.00. I take my children to McDonalds when I get them back, and the rest of the time I am making something in the crockpot.  When my children are away, I am eating cereal or Braunschweiger on a cracker.  I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I don’t do drugs. I am a guy who did everything he was told to do to be successful in life. Unfortunately, life had other plans for me.

I love my children so much and they are the ones that keep me holding on to hope. I need to be strong for them and continue to fight for their sake.  I am their protector and take that role seriously.  They are innocent and don’t ask for any of this in their lives and I am working hard to provide a better future for them. Every day I work on their handwriting and phonics, as they have been struggling in school as a result of the disruption from the divorce.

Thank you and I appreciate you taking the time to read my story.

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I am a single father doing everything I can to protect and provide for my two children Emma, 7 and Caleb, 4. Not long ago, I had a steady job as a delivery driver and a modest apartment. But when the company I worked for downsized, I was let go. With no extended family to rely on and rent prices soaring, I quickly found myself unable to keep up.

Now, I and my two kids sleep in my car most nights, parked in safe areas when we can find them. I keep a small box of food and essentials tucked in the trunk, and use public restrooms to wash up before taking the kids to school. I make sure Emma and Caleb are clean, fed, and smiling because I refuse to let them feel the full weight of what they’re going through.

Despite these unimaginable challenges, I haven’t given up. I’m actively searching for work, applying for housing assistance, and doing everything in my power to give my children a better life.

What I need now is a hand up, not a handout.

Your donation can help me and my family move into temporary housing, access job placement programs, and get the resources we need to rebuild. Every dollar counts. Every act of kindness matters.

Donate $15,000 today to help me give my children a safe place to call home.

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Hello, and thank you for taking a moment to read my story.

My name is Mitch, and I never imagined I’d find myself in a position where I’d have to publicly ask for help — let alone on a platform like this. But life has a way of humbling us, and today, I’m here with an open heart, hoping for a hand up, not a handout.

I’m a single father of two beautiful children — my oldest is 8, full of energy and dreams, and my youngest is turning 3 on June 8th, a joyful spirit who lights up every room. They are my world, my purpose, and the reason I wake up every morning determined to push forward no matter how hard life gets.

I work full-time delivering for a vending company, doing everything I can to provide a stable life for my kids. But despite my best efforts, I’m in one of the hardest seasons of my life. Financially, I’m overwhelmed. The debt I’ve accumulated while trying to stay afloat — while trying to be both mom and dad, provider and protector — has become a wall I can’t climb alone.

To be honest, it’s more than just debt. It’s a weight that has made it hard to breathe some days. My expenses have outgrown my income, and no matter how carefully I budget, something always comes up — whether it’s groceries, bills, a doctor’s appointment, or just life’s unpredictable curveballs. It’s been a constant struggle to stay above water, and lately, I’ve felt like I’m drowning.

One of the most heartbreaking moments I’ve ever lived through happened not too long ago. During an Easter egg hunt with our kids, my cousin collapsed from a heart attack right in front of us and died in my arms. It was a moment that changed me forever. In the aftermath, I took out a loan to help cover his funeral costs, not thinking twice. He was family, and I couldn’t let his children go without a proper goodbye.

I’m also a veteran of the National Guard. I’ve served my country, and I’ve tried to serve my family and community with the same dedication. I once pursued a career in real estate, and though I found some success, the changing market and the costs of staying licensed became too much to bear. I had to step away — another dream put on pause.

I’m not looking for pity. I’m simply asking for an opportunity to break free from this financial quicksand. With $20,000, I could pay off the debt that’s holding me back, rebuild my credit, and finally be in a position to buy a home for my kids and give them the safety and security they deserve. I have business ideas I’ve mapped out, ready to bring to life once I have solid ground under my feet.

This help would not be wasted. I promise to turn this blessing into a story of perseverance, redemption, and success. Your support will not only impact my life but will shape the future of two innocent children who believe in their dad and I refuse to let them down.

If you feel moved to help, know that you are not just giving money — you are giving hope, stability, and a second chance. Thank you for reading my story. Whether you donate or simply send a prayer our way, I’m deeply grateful.

God bless you.

— Mitch

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I am a single father of 2, 14 and 18 living in Dallas, TX. Life has been lifing lately.  After dealing with so much this year, my son drove my car to prom and someone hit him right outside of the prom location. Totaling the car! I have insurance so does the other driver but I have no car right now and cannot afford a rental, rent, and all my other bills. This insurance process takes awhile and in the meantime I am very low on money and overall funds after bills are paid. I am a hard working man, everytime I get ahead I get pulled back. Please any help will be appreciated and used for my rent this month.

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I’m doing what I got to do because they are my Family & I Love Them & there is no one else but me to do it, but I have no choice.

I have a mom that is in her late 70’s & a Grandfather that is in his 90’s & Girlfriend that has Lupas & has serious health issues & this life is tough & there’s just not enough money & time in a day to try to work & take care of all of their needs. So I ask sincerely for Help with all the finances that it takes to help them, I’ve even taking up umpiring little league baseball on the weekends as an extra job to make up for the time I’m away from work to Help with finances & I got a fence that’s halfway done that I can’t get done & I also don’t have a big enough lawnmower & I need help in purchasing a bigger lawnmower & one that works all the time. I could do it myself, but the lawnmower we have is to small & doesn’t work properly that it would take me 2 days just to do the yard & that’s the 2 days I don’t have, I also have a restroom that can’t get done with repairs do to lack of finances & I also have a P/U truck that went down 6 months ago, so I am out of that vehicle & so now I rely on a wrecked car that was donated to my girlfriend to drive my family that I Love with all my heart & all I am asking is, for you to kindly reach in Your Heart & assist me & my Mother, Grandfather, Girlfriend to reach heights that seem to be unreachable at times & to hopefully see the light at the end of the tunnel??     I always live by the motto of    ” IN ORDER TO BE GOOD AT ANYTHING, I MUST TRY TO BE GOOD AT EVERYTHING ”    So I’m gonna keep trying to be there for my Family with Hopes of a little help, because Love is Family & Love is Forever!!!!     While people are out there having BREAK-UPS,  & others are having BREAK-DOWNS, I’m gonna keep fighting the good fight & have BREAK-THRU’S               PayPal.me/EricG247