Begging Money

Financial Hardship Help

Being a single mother especially in today’s era can be extremely overwhelming. If you are one of those mothers who is doing it alone every day you know what I am talking about. It seems like the bills just continue to pile up and never end.

Researchers have said that just in 2015 year ending alone over 80 percent of the households in America that we’re single households we’re in fact ran by a FEMALE head of household which we’re mostly living very poor.

Many people may say well there is government assistance for them to get a grant but it’s hard to find and information regarding that said topic anywhere. So in hopes to help the single mothers out in the world this article will give you some insight on the different assistance topics we can cover including where and how to get a grant or scholarship. Also, you will read and see how simple it is to receive help with income expenses and medical insurance.

Are there really grants for a single mother?

Of course they do but these grants are not only for single mothers. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t help for a mother to receive one. I know its mind boggling that the government hasn’t had any means created for money for a single mother that is actually in the shape of a grant. One thing the government does for a single mother is they assist them through a group or have set sponsors through a company, and sometimes they are covered by the actual income assistance completely.

Below are a few websites that will redirect you to free items that you can get just for registering on the website.

Low Income Assistance for Single Mothers / Government Grants

As I said there is not an official grant for a single mother available that is FEDERAL. However a single mother can go through federal programs and register and sign up for them. Those kinds of programs are usually for households with low income. Which means you would also qualify for Welfare. No matter what the case these are programs to help those who make below the limit and live poorly.

Below are different types of assistance based in the United States.

TANF – TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES

TANF is a crucial for many low income families located within the US.

With TANF you receive a small amount of cash every month that you can use toward your food, rent, and other necessities. However you only receive TANF for up to 60 month limit.

If you are a single mother and you have children in your home who are less than 19 years old you are eligible for TANF.

SNAP – SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Food-stamps or SNAP as other people may refer to is financial help for meals. You can receive money every month to place food on the table if you are on low or no income.

For most of Americans living in poverty SNAP is potentially the only assistance they can get.

Research has shown that in 2015 SNAP benefits have helped at least 45 million Americans. Most of the ones who receive the stamps are under are up to the age of 18.

When you go to use your benefits for SNAP you have your own personal debit card to ring your groceries up with at the register. If you are interested in trying to get on with SNAP benefits all you have to do is fill and application out and send it in or take it into a local office that deals with SNAP benefits.

NSLP – NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM

This is a program that gives free (or discounted) food to students whose parent’s income is bellow a poverty level. The income needs to be at least between 130-185 percent bellow the poverty line.

Most the time if a person is a receiver of SNAP benefits their children will be accepted into this program for free lunches. But, that doesn’t mean if you don’t have or receive SNAP that your children are disqualified.

You need to contact your child’s school to apply.

TEFAP – THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Food for the American families who are in the poverty range not matter what the age.

If you have received food stamps before or any other program assisting you and helping you such as the ones in this article you could also be approved for this program.

You will need to contact your State distribution agency to learn more about the Emergency food assistance program.

Local Food Banks

A food bank doesn’t exactly fit into the whole “Grant” program area as it is actually a location in your town where you can get food if you are in need.

Do not allow you or your family to go without food. If you ever reach that trouble you can call 211 and ask them where the nearest food bank is based on your location.

More then 200 food banks exist with the feeding america foundation and they supply enough food to feed over 40 million people.

WIC – WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN PROGRAM

This program includes a package deal where you as a mother are able to receive healthy foods, whether you are pregnant or a new mother, and also to children who are 5 or under.

WIC is a program that is temporary and only used for a short amount of time – usually between 6 to 12 months.

EARLY HEAD START / HEAD START

These programs are for children up to 5 years old.

You can receive free child’s medical and dental care along with their schooling, and dietary needs.

Find your closes headstart office on their website or call at 1-866-763-6481.

Insurance for unemployment

This is a special program which will pay you weekly if you are unemployed and it had nothing to do with you for you being fired or let go. You will only be able to receive this benefit for maximum 26 weeks. Different states have different benefit rules. But most states will average out at about 45% of whatever the average weekly income is.

Single mothers who are out of a job temporarily can find solace with these benefits and can help make the burden less for themselves because this pay will restore what you have lost from losing your work.

If you want to try and get this started and opened for you, you will have to find your local unemployment office or apply on the website for this specific program. Most states will allow you to also try to sign up for this over the phone.

Section 8 housing

Section 8 is basically a program that helps a family be able to pay for their housing. If approved you will receive a voucher of up to 70 percent of your bills (utilities and rent). You are expected to pay the other 30 percent.

If you want to apply and feel you qualify you can get in touch with your local office involved with public housing, the HUD office.

CCAP – CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

This is a benefit for families who can’t afford to place their children in daycare while working.

You still have to pay a certain percentage but it isn’t a big lump of money. The less you earn, the less you need to contribute.

EITC – Earned Income Tax Credit

It is a tax benefit for people with low income. You could potentially get as much as $6,000.

If you normally have a tax rate of $1050 but you are allowed $5550 then you get refund of $4500.

There is a Children’s Tax Credit too for as much as $1,000 for EACH child.

LIHEAP – LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

LIHEAP is a program that is a one time help to help pay for heating / cooling expenses.

Most of the time this is for the disabled or families with children or disabled person in the home.

If you need any extra information regarding this topic you can get in touch through the number 1-866-674-6327 or a local number for your local LIHEAP office.

WAP – WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Weatherization assistance program lowers energy bills for families in need. Usually the elderly and families involving children are accepted and put to the top of the list before all.

Your monthly income need to be below 200 percent poverty level.

To apply, find a local WAP center.

Medicaid

Medicaid is help with medical expenses. If you do not have health insurance this gives you certain benefits as long as your income restriction meets the level it should.

A lot of single mothers may meet the standards to be recipients of Medicaid even if you are unemployed.

Every state has different rules about Medicaid plans. You can find out exact requirements on this website.

Together with ObamaCare it ensures that even single mothers who didn’t receive any health benefits will now be able to have coverage.

CHIP – CHILDREN HEALTH INSURANCE

CHIP gives children without health insurance a chance to have health benefits all the way up until they are nineteen. It is for families whose income is too high to receive Medicaid benefits.

It provides every type of benefit you can think of — dental, eye exams, and even annual doctor’s exams.

Every state has its own rules. If you would like to learn a little more about this specific benefit you can call 1-877 Kids now (1-877-543-7669)

Federal Pell Grants

Aid program for students of up to $5,815 for those in need to be able to set foot into college.

This is the best opportunity for a mother who is single to finally be able to finish her schooling and finally continue in the workforce. The money is completely free of charge with no interest rates or paybacks ever.

You need to fill out an application and submit it for a pell grant and have it turned in on or before June 30th of every year.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant

Similar to the Pell Grant. If you already have had pell grants and you are at the top of the charts in need you will be first on the list to receive this. Depending on a persons needs that are wrapped in with their financial struggle will ultimately decide who will receive anywhere between $100 too $4,000 annually.

Charities

Charities can be a way to seek help for you and your children whether you are in need of food or clothing or even housing. A lot of charities around the world actually have their own food banks that they run and they will give you bags of free food.

If you go to salvation army a lot of the times they will let you sleep there if you have no where else to go especially if it is a result of violence.

Churches

Most churches will offer you food and clothes or maybe even a place to stay if you have been recently kicked out by the one you are living with.

To find information on this you should look through your phone books local listing or yellow page. You can also research online and see what churches are available to your area and call them and ask what services they do offer.

Loans

Single moms can receive loans usually relatively quickly but I would not recommended that at all. You could potentially go into debt and not be able to rise back from that.

Sometimes you have no choice because you have to fix your broken car or maybe pay for utilities and food and need the help right then. But you have to be able to pay that loan realistically quick.

Pay attention to your credit because if you try to get a loan through a bank or anyone they will check your credit score and see if it is even available to be able to place a loan out to you. If it is a loan that is for payday loans or credit card advances they will not run a check but you will end up paying more after fees and costs.

Line of Credit

If your credit is decent some people ask a bank for a loan personally. Most of the time this is a better idea then asking for a payday loan because if you need quick money with lower rates of interest this is it.

Personal Loans

On a personal loan interest is lower dramatically but you have to pay in instalments. It doesn’t really fit criteria for an emergency. Normally if you just tell them you do not have any more funds and that is why you need this they will turn you away. If your credit is poor you will not be able to even touch this offer.

Short term (payday) loans

This is a very popular type of loan. You may know it by the term “Cash advance.” The interest runs really high on these and it is a loan that is only for a small time frame.

This is a loan that would more then likely be considered if a problem arises and you needed to repair your car or had a disastrous dental emergency. You have to know for sure you will be able to give every penny back.

If you do not pay this type of loan back you could be in loads of trouble financially.

Credit card cash advance

Do you own a credit card? If so you will be able to get money from a bank as easy as 1, 2, 3. This is not a method that is highly praised though because as soon as you start taking money out of the bank the interest keeps rising and you also are charged for using and pulling out of the bank a fee. This is potentially the easier options if you do need cash asap but you have to pay it back and make sure you absolutely can.

When it is all said and done grants will not solve your money issues within your home if that is what you expect. To get a grant is definitely not easy it isn’t a walk in the park by any means.

If you are looking to get a more stable source of financially being stable you should probably look in areas around you or find a women shelter until you can get back up on your feet.

If you think you have all the time in the world you can apply for other areas of assistance such as Food stamps, HUD, and etc. They do take a lot of time and effort for someone to get back with you and let you know if you have been accepted and enrolled. Try finding a part time working job as a way to financially start becoming stable again.

The moral of this is you can not expect a grant to fall into your hands without effort and take all your worries away. They are only here too do one thing and that doesn’t usually fix anything with your financial setting.

This is all on you and what you decide, no one else can decide for you.

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Single Mum Needs Home

Hello,

I am a single mum of two young children and I have recently left an abusive marriage which has left my children and I without a home.

We are currently living at my dad’s house – he has been fantastic but his house isn’t big enough for all 4 of us and it means that either myself or my dad are sleeping on the sofa every night. Obviously this is not ideal.

I work full time but I have recently been signed off for 3 months as a result of having a mental breakdown after finally leaving my ex-husband.  When I am working full time and earning a regular wage, it isn’t enough to pay my bills and still save enough to raise a deposit for a new house.

I am writing this request as a desperate, last ditch plea for help so that my children and I can finally move on and move into our own space. They have been through so much and I just want them to be able to start the next chapter of their lives.

All and any contributions, no matter how big or small, would be hugely appreciated. Thank you. X

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Help me better myself…

Hi,

First off I wanted to say thank you for all  that you do and for taking the time to read my post. It is pretty nice to see that there are still good people out there who are willing to give to those in need. I know my family is very thankful and so are many others who post on this site.

Well, I am a 28 year old single mom with 3 girls. Ages 3,8, and 14. the 14 year old is my step daughter from my previous relationship but she lives with me due to her dad passing away due to covid.

At the moment we are staying with a friend of my due to that I have no family. both my parents have passed away and other family lives in Penn state. So we are kinda on our own except for a few friends who have bee so kind to let us stay with them. I am currently unemployed however I just applied for a job with uber and was accepted to drive but the issue is that I would have to rent a car. At the moment I cant afford to go rent the car for the job. Its upsetting because its the only thing holding me back from working. Once I can get the car and make some money driving Ill be able to save for a place for me and the girls.

The car cost around $400. I am doing my best to figure out how to go about getting it up. If there is anyone who would be willing to help please do so. I would forever be humble to your humility.

Thank you again.

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I need to Keep the House

Dear friend,

I am looking for a loan, because during the pandemic period i was the only one person with regular incoming. However, it was not enough to pay the credit for the house. That is why i had to take some additional non-bank credits to cover the gap. The are quit expensive and i would like to find a more suitable credit, for a longer period.

I need 7000 EUR for 5 years.

 

I dont have any delays for them, but is very hard to cover them in time.

 

Thanks for understanding.

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If Peter, Paul and The Pied Piper walked into a bar…

If Peter, Paul and The Pied Piper walked into a bar……who’d pick up the tab? Probably me somehow.  Because that is how money likes to prank me  Allow me to present the deep debt ditch I have dug for myself. I live down here without a ladder or rope. For entertainment, I divy up my paycheck in slivers like slices of cake and feed it to bills and debts. Then I have to start borrowing again to make it through the month. And for the kicker, a real fun bag …I lose the paycheck along with the job that was attached to it and then what. Factor in a little boy who wants me to buy everything that comes on tv…he is that age…and is genuinely overjoyed when I say of course we can buy that…knowing all too well that he will never bring it up again…thank the frugal gods ..but the power company doesn’t have that same short term memory….or find so much happiness in verbal promises to pay. Not in the least. Also, guess who forgot to pay a traffic ticket they didn’t even know they had …bingo. Then consider that I think I’m snow white, so animals rely on me for sustinence. Unemployment magically turned into reemployment which reconfigured a weekly payment that was once $250 to $97…a week..like a mean wizard…not to mention this dwindling payment hasn’t been paid in over 6 weeks because technology and ghosts working in customer service.  On one special day, my bank decided to reverse a overdraft credit of @$300… subsequently putting me in the negative and awarding me with more overdraft fees from auto debits. Oh it is a hot mess and it is so hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I’m applying and applying and applying for jobs, proudly sporting a bachelor’s degree like a peacock. However, I apparently missed the memo that a BA is the equivalent to a participation trophy these days, so lots of applications and personality tests but interviews…not so much. Alas, when I do find a job, I’ll just go back to divvying up that paycheck to feed a deeper ditch and then start the digging cycle all over again to make it through the month. Fun times over here. If you’d like to contribute to the efforts in redirecting me to the exit off the roundabout I ride, dizzy and drained, my busker’s guitar case can be found here.

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

If you would like a ditty or a quip in return, because nothing in life is free….leave me your email and I’ll send ya some fancy words. Meanwhile, Ill be sending love and kindness to everyone out there and prayers for my fellow people getting stuck with the three P’s tab.  Thanks for your time and consideration. 

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Desperately need help

I am willing to do anything at this point to get help to pay this debt it will help me feed my kids and get back on track again.

I incurred this debt due to a Romance scam I thought the man was serious about us being a family only to find out he has stuck me with this debt of $3000.00 that I can’t pay off. I feel so stupid for believing he was a good person and wanted a family.

My daughter has a medical condition that costs a lot of money just to keep her in decent health and I am a single mom who has worked really hard at my career to keep my kids in a home and fed. Their father has never paid for them I have been the only caregiver for them. I almost ended my life because of this debt I have never been in this situation before and it just kills me.

I went back to school to get a good job and be able to support my kids after my divorce and was doing really well until Covid happened and I had to change jobs for a lower paying on to stay at home and care for my daughter. Then this man who I thought was serious about being a family just used me for money and was never real about us.

I just need to get this debt paid so I can get my family back on track and move on to a better life. I am a very good, loving person who has a lot to offer but just need a break to get there. I hope to find a decent person to spend the rest of my life with and have learned my lesson never to give people money like this who just use people.

Any help would be appreciated I am so desperate here to fix this. I need this by tomorrow or Tuesday to fix this debt otherwise they will come after me and it is not good for me. This loan shark company scammed me I borrowed 1000 and have to pay back 2800 plus interest now which is why I requested 3000. I just want to get this debt out of my life.

Just so you feel comfortable, I do not drink, smoke or do drugs of any kinds I was married for a long time and became a single mom with my two kids, I have fully provided for them on my own with jobs I had. I have never even been in a relationship for 8 years until this guy scammed me. I was so stupid.

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For my littles

Hey everyone…I’m actually cringing as I write this but I’ve realized that sometimes you’ve just got to ask for help even when your pride is telling you not to. I’ve always been able to take care of myself and my responsibilities but given my recent separation, things have proven to be a little difficult. I’m seeking some assistance to help me get back on my feet so I can be in a better place for my children. I’m a newly single mom of 4. A 14 year old boy, 4 year old twin girls and my youngest will be 2 in a couple of weeks. I had to leave their dad for everyone’s safety. Over the past year it had become a snowball effect that ultimately became disastrous. My childrens’ father went through the loss of a parent and something inside of him changed. I thought giving him space and time to grieve was the answer but clearly I was wrong. He became addicted to drugs and gambling. I could deal with it at first but then the drugs started making him so angry and somewhat delusional. He was constantly screaming and threatening the children and I. Kicking and punching holes in the walls and breaking appliances. Any little thing would cause a major overreaction. He wrecked my car. He drained all the money out of my account so I ended up having to get a new one that he knew nothing about because he kept getting into it. Even now, he somehow managed to write to checks from that account in this past week and I have never had checks for this bank. He’s opened a bunch of lines of credit in my name so I’m dealing with that as well. I’m literally starting all over but this time it’s with 4 extra mouths to feed and he’s doing everything in his power to prevent me from taking care of my children. I’m happy that I got them out of that situation obviously but we’re not out of the woods yet. Now I have to deal with all these lawyer fees so I’m just asking for a little help. Anything at all would do. At least for a down payment towards a car so I can work extra hours. Because taking a Uber and Lyft to work, the grocery store, the kids to school or any other errand is definitely not helping me save anything extra for them. Sorry if this is long y’all but I’m just looking for a glimmer of hope!

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Single Mom Relocating

Hello All,

I hope everyone reading this is having an amazing fall so far!  If you’re reading this as I post, Happy Thanksgiving as well!

I am a single mom of a beautiful 5 year old girl.  It’s always just been the two of us and she has been the absolute light in my life.  I had her at a young age and when I was finally in a really great position working as a manager in hospitality, the pandemic hit.  I was first furloughed and then ultimately laid off, like 60% of the hotel industry.

Over the past 2 years, I’ve worked odd jobs and lived paycheck to paycheck.  After much wait, however, the hospitality industry is coming back in certain regions.  I was recently offered a management position with a salary that I will finally be able to give my daughter everything she needs.  The only downside is the position is located 500 miles away in California, and I now need to figure out how to pay my way out there.

Once my salary kicks in I will be golden, however the upfront costs of apartments in LA, moving vans and gas/food is quite a scary thing!  If anyone has anything they can donate to me I would forever be grateful and pass along the kindness to others once I have the funds too.

Thank you again for reading my story.  Below is my paypal.me link.

paypal.me/CassaundraCherney

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This didn’t go as planned

I don’t know what to write. This is a uncomfortable feeling, as is the situation I’m in. I don’t like to ask for help, let alone strangers for money. Yet here I am. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Growing up I was told that  you work hard for the things you want because nothing in life is free, and no one will hand it to you. I work hard, and I’m a nice person, but life doesn’t always end up giving me the things I need or want, I’m not sure why it works like that.

I’m a mother of 2 daughters, primarily, but I am also more. They are 14, and 11. I used to be an office manager at a clinical research facility, here in Florida. When Covid first happened we got granted as a site to start the vaccine trials. We were eventually rewarded 2, of the trials and being the first site in Florida to start the clinical trials! I’m proud to say I was a part of that, even if it was a small part. I was there! I worked there for 2 ½ years. I loved my job, and my co-workers. My boss was an amazing man. He saw potential in me and allowed me to grow there and encouraged me because he knew I could complete the challenge. He left and soon, work quickly became a hostile environment after the new management came. Between that and the patient volume from the studies, I resigned from my position. Having Bipolar Disorder is not fun, and sometimes I make life altering decisions in the blink of an eye and the effects of my mistake still leaves a fresh sting even when it’s been months. This happened in December 2020. I didn’t have a job lined up, which is stupid. Everyone knows you don’t quit your job unless you have a new one lined up. But noOoOoOo I had to be in a mood..

Since then I have had bad luck with employment. It’s almost like I’m cursed or something. I have had 4 contract positions since. None of them retained me, and no fault of my own. With Florida being a “right to work “ state, employers have the upper hand by being able to fire you for no reason at all. So, I got the “ The company is heading in a different direction “ speech because they’re not man ( or woman) enough to tell us it’s because of numbers. I do side work here and there when I can by advertising myself on my Facebook, offering my work and whenever someone responds I go work. I have had no luck with my unemployment benefits. My account has been locked since I tried to apply in March of 2021. Therefore, I have not received any financial assistance from the state in that manner.

My girls are so wonderful. They are patient and kind, well mannered and respectful young ladies. They are also determined and stubborn and hardheaded. But I’m SO lucky to be their mom. They save me daily and I don’t think they’ll ever know how much I need them and love them. I’m tired of looking at them in their eyes and telling them that I can’t get groceries because I have no money. Or tampons shampoo and conditioner. I’m tired of telling them that going to the movies with their friends isn’t happening because I have no money. I’m sad from having to tell them “sorry the phones are shut off” and “ I’ll have to get the electric turned on when I get money “

They are robbed of their childhood because they are too busy worrying about home. “What are we going to do?” “How are you gonna get money” “When can I get things I need” are things that I want to banish from their mind. It’s not fair to them, and no matter how much I tried to keep them in the dark about my finances eventually I had to tell them what was going to happen. So they were prepared. We lost our house because I couldn’t pay the rent. I’m 2 payments behind on my car, and our fridge isn’t always full of food. Let’s just say my meals have been creative over the past several months! But my girls, they eat the food with me, and they don’t complain.

I had a great job, and as a single mother I could say that I was doing pretty well. I had our own place, and we always had everything we needed, and then some. I have exhausted all of my credit cards. Trying to keep us afloat, I maxed out all my credit cards; with not being employed you could imagine how long that lasted before it got to the point where I have no money to put on the card to at least pay my bill and then spend it… again. When you aren’t getting help, and you’re doing what you can to get by, money becomes a scarcity. Our lifestyle was destroyed. It’s been a HUGE lifestyle change and it’s effecting them. Both my girls are struggling in school. They used to be full of life and you could tell they were happy. Now I look at them and they seem vacant and despondent. As their mom, I feel horrible. I am mad that I can’t give them a life they deserve! Their dad and I are divorced. He doesn’t pay child support because he has been in prison for the past 7 years! So not only can I give them the things I want to fulfill for them, they don’t even have their father around.

I don’t know if this is even real.  I’ve had so much bad things happen in my  life that I’m trained to expect the worst to happen. I’m trained to rely on myself because everyone who said they’d never leave, left. A girl can dream…

So, I’m dreaming, wishing on a shooting star. I’d cry of happiness and joy, but mostly with relief if you could find it in your heart to help me out. If you’re reading this it’s because something in you told you to read this. Please help me help my kids and our life, so that my kids can be proud of me.

I’ve diligently looked for work and finally after 8 long months, I found a job. I just started working 9 days ago. It’s 3rd shift. The “vampire” shift as I like to call it. I’m hopeful that things will steady out. In the meantime I’m drowning in debt from my credit card bills. After all the hard work in building it, it seems like it’s too easy for it to have gone so bad the way it did. I’m behind on all my bills, as I’m sure many are now a days. I’m at risk of losing my car. I just want help to pay my current debt so that I’m not so far behind. With the holidays approaching it would be fulfilling being able to buy them gifts this year. Most of all, I want to give my girls the gift of relief. I want to see the smile in their eyes again. Thank you for reading this, and anything helps.

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Single Mom In Need Of Financial Help

Hello to whomever may be reading this,

 

I am a single mother of a 1 year old & I so badly am in need of financial help (if possible). I have never tried to ask for help let alone write a 400 word essay on why I need money to strangers online but I somehow ended up on this website and figured I’d give it a go. It is currently 3am and I have stayed up stressed out searching the web on how I can make money FAST by the end of this week to pay rent because I honestly don’t know if I will continue to have a place to sleep for my daughter and I by the end of this week.

I am truly struggling to say the least. I currently live alone in a room with my child. I rent from an old family friend who is currently on the verge of kicking us out if I am late on rent once again. “Why don’t you work?” Is what I get asked a lot and honestly I have absolutely no one I trust that could watch my child. She is currently 1 years old and it TERRIFIES me to leave her with just anyone because she cannot fend for herself if ever needed. Also not to mention I have no money to pay for a babysitter at the moment even if I wanted to. “Where is your family? Would they be able to watch your baby?” Unfortunately, the family I come from is very toxic so I decided to move out with my child to live on our own. I’ve actually tried asking some of my family members if they were willing to watch my daughter while I return to work & I’d pay them. Just to show you how toxic and cruel my family can be I will say what my moms response was when I asked her to watch my child… Her response was “I’d rather watch a random child from the street than watch your baby.” It’s sad but I honestly have no one to help me out with anything. I’m really doing everything on my own and it’s been really hard for me lately.

I really don’t know how this website works. Whether it’s multiple people helping or just one but If I could just please get some financial help that would mean everything to me honestly. I am truly scared of getting kicked out because I won’t have anywhere to take my baby and I. My rent is $800 but if I could get anything whether it is $20 or $200 that would be great. Like I said, I’m not really expecting much I’m just giving this website a go.

Aside from not knowing how this works or if it works I really  really hope I can receive some help. I would truly be grateful. Staying up late and crying has been my routine every night while my daughter sleeps. I’m just so scared for us. I wish I could give her a better life & I will one day. It just hurts me because she has no idea how bad I’m struggling and how sad I truly am but I continue to wake up every morning to be the best mom I can be.

If I can just pay of my rent this month it’ll save me for this upcoming month and it’ll be one less thing for me to worry about (for now) . Please please please, to whoever reads this… please help me :(

I have no idea if I’m even close to 400 words. I’m using my phone and it doesn’t count what I type or give me a countdown on how much letters I need left. I hope this is enough & if it’s not atleast I tried I guess.

lp (if possible). I have never tried to ask for help let alone write a 400 word essay on why I need money to strangers online but I somehow ended up on this website and figured I’d give it a go. It is currently 3am and I have stayed up stressed out searching the web on how I can make money FAST by the end of this week to pay rent because I honestly don’t know if I will continue to have a place to sleep for my daughter and I by the end of this week.

I am truly struggling to say the least. I currently live alone in a room with my child. I rent from an old family friend who is currently on the verge of kicking us out if I am late on rent once again. “Why don’t you work?” Is what I get asked a lot and honestly I have absolutely no one I trust that could watch my child. She is currently 1 years old and it TERRIFIES me to leave her with just anyone because she cannot fend for herself if ever needed. Also not to mention I have no money to pay for a babysitter at the moment even if I wanted to. “Where is your family? Would they be able to watch your baby?” Unfortunately, the family I come from is very toxic so I decided to move out with my child to live on our own. I’ve actually tried asking some of my family members if they were willing to watch my daughter while I return to work & I’d pay them. Just to show you how toxic and cruel my family can be I will say what my moms response was when I asked her to watch my child… Her response was “I’d rather watch a random child from the street than watch your baby.” It’s sad but I honestly have no one to help me out with anything. I’m really doing everything on my own and it’s been really hard for me lately.

I really don’t know how this website works. Whether it’s multiple people helping or just one but If I could just please get some financial help that would mean everything to me honestly. I am truly scared of getting kicked out because I won’t have anywhere to take my baby and I. My rent is $800 but if I could get anything whether it is $20 or $200 that would be great. Like I said, I’m not really expecting much I’m just giving this website a go.

Aside from not knowing how this works or if it works I really  really hope I can receive some help. I would truly be grateful. Staying up late and crying has been my routine every night while my daughter sleeps. I’m just so scared for us. I wish I could give her a better life & I will one day. It just hurts me because she has no idea how bad I’m struggling and how sad I truly am but I continue to wake up every morning to be the best mom I can be.

If I can just pay of my rent this month it’ll save me for this upcoming month and it’ll be one less thing for me to worry about (for now) . Please please please, to whoever reads this… please help me :(

It may not be a lot of detail but it honestly sucks having to talk about the struggles I am going through so I try to keep it to a minimum but nonetheless thank you so much for taking the time to read this. I have no idea if I am even CLOSE to 400 words. I am currently using my phone to type all this out but once again, thank you so much for your time.

 

 

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My fiancé cheated on me ;(

Hello…my name is Stephanie. I am 34 years old, living in Saint Louis Missouri. I am the youngest of 6.  I have one child, boy, age 9. My baby is the love of  my life, and the reason I am writing this honestly. I have short hair because my sister has cancer and I shaved my head 4829FA28-2298-44BF-9BA3-3614821242F6.jpeg for her to support the cause. I have a huge heart and love my family very much. But since I had got in trouble my family stopped helping me.  I have ran into quite a bit of legal issues regarding traffic tickets and making the mistake of drinking and driving.  I was having a bad day, came home from work, and found my fiancé sleeping with my best friend at our home. He and I split up as I became very depressed, drinking to numb my thoughts.  I was kicked out of the house when he left me, and I moved into my best friends dads house because I had no where else to go.  I was Working late nights at the bar and came home one night.  I decided to have a couple of beers at home, and my friends dad was home to join me.  He decided to make a move on me, which sent me directly into an uncomfortable situation. I immediately grabbed my purse, went to the fridge to “grab another beer” but instead threw the key on the table and left for my car. I peeled out the driveway as he ran after me to tell me to come back.  I was crying, completely upset and drove away. Minutes later, I was pulled over by the police, and after explaining my situation he pressed me about how many beers I had drank as he could smell the IPA on my breath. The cop gave me a field sobriety check and determined that I was drunk, and took me to jail.  Since that day, I had to go through a list of demands by the state which cost a lot of money and to be fair, money I didn’t have saved.  In the meantime, I was pulled over many times for driving without a license and insurance.  Then my fuel pump went out, and I needed a new car a few weeks later. I saved up 3 grand and went to buy one with cash, but was lemoned by the dealer and bought a car with more problems than I could afford to fix.  This basically sent me into more debt and I have been trying to fix everything ever since.  I had got a new job, with insurance, but after Covid occurred lost my job due to lack of hours to give employees. I was jobless, hopeless, and broke.  I applied many places and no one would hire me. I had a storage unit that I couldn’t pay for anymore and lost it in an auction with just about everything I owned inside. I been slowly getting my life back but still have no house. I been living with my grandpa with my son and things are hectic. I did however find a good deal on a car, and have that to say the least.  I just need some help with my debt because the court fines are stacking up.  It seems like I will never get my life back. I just need a break, because every job I apply at sees my record and all of a sudden I am no longer of interest.  I have a lawyer and can hardly afford him. I am just skating on thin ice. Please consider helping me. I just need a fresh start. I lost my grandma, my father, and most recently my brother.  My grandpa is 90 and my mom is broke. I just don’t know how to stay afloat for my son to survive.  Inflation is on the rise and groceries and gas are already hard enough to afford. So I’m just looking for a little help. I would appreciate anything that can be offered.  God bless.

Stephanie

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Help getting a car 4 me n my kids

Hello my name is Desiree Delrosario, I’m 26 years old I’m the mother of 3 boys! Usually I already keep things together and never have to ask for help but in the last month my life has been falling apart I was evicted from my home and if that wasn’t enough my engine blew on my truck so I have no form of transportation to get my kids to school and find a Job I have been using public transportation but it’s extremely hard with 3 kids and everything is so spaced out I’m just asking for $4000 so I can purchase a car for me and my kids and be able to afford some Christmas presents I thank all of you in advance

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Moving with daughters

I am a Mom to two beautiful young girls currently in the middle of a divorce.

Divorce is wiping out all income, and we are still cohabitating. Major DV incident happened when my youngest daughter was a baby and because I was reliant at the time due to not working since she was a newborn, I couldn’t leave. We went to court, out of fear I unfortunately downgraded the charges. In reality I have severe PTSD from the incident. While it was one time, it was huge and lives in my head. Hopefully it doesn’t live in my daughters who was there for it all.

Eventually I saved enough money to file months later after pleading to get help together, letting him know I was not okay and had flashbacks from certain triggers.

Now I have the ability to move out (we’re still cohabitating and it’s awful) into a home and start over but the security deposit, furniture, etc. on top of paying for the divorce seems like a far off dream.

I just want to start my life over with my girls and live in a home with them full of love, kindness, respect and safety but I can’t do that while paying current bills and my divorce attorney.

I’ve attempted to take out loans but my credit was destroyed by him. I took out a payday loan with astronomical interest to pay my attorney and they take money every other week from my account the day I get paid.

I do have a job, and I work a 2nd part time job just to pay my attorney and bills I have, but I’ll never be able to get my girls out of this house and into a healthy home as the 3 of us at the monetary rate I am going.

I am up in the middle of the night nightly having panic attacks about our future and how to get us out of the house.

Asking for help isn’t something I ever considered, but seeing this home we can rent to finally be able to start fresh and get on our feet had me searching Google on where to turn.

I’ll appreciate any cent donated.

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Haunting past

I have a repossession on my credit report that prevents me from leasing an apartment for my daughter and I. Poor financial decisions that I have made in the past are haunting me and preventing me from progressing. I am a single mother with no support and trying to do the right thing. I chose to go back to school to be stable and a better provider for my daughter. While going to school, I could not keep up with car payments and a $3,000 repair cost that resulted in repossession. I finally have a chance to be in a stable environment and can’t because of this roadblock. 

It saddens me that there are people with potential who need help in this world but cannot receive it because they are not piss poor, for lack of a better word. Instead, homeless drug addicts and people with no intention to do better or keep a job receive financial help or use the system. I do not think those people should be denied assistance; However, I believe that working class citizens should be helped as well during financial hardships.

 I worked so hard to be in a position to make more money and may not even be able to keep the job because I cannot put a roof over my head. I am getting rejected by apartments and loans. No matter how hard I work, I cannot get very far because of this repossession. I had no idea that it would affect my chances of renting an apartment or buying a house. I do not have the money to pay the balance off because I need the funds to get to my new job that starts on November 3rd. It is easy to tell someone to go to a shelter, but why not help someone who has the potential to excel as opposed to someone who gets temporary assistance but then continues to make poor decisions that put them back in the same predicament.

I would be FOREVER grateful if this bill were taken care of so that I won’t be denied. Donations can even go directly to them instead of me. That is how sincere I am. I have never been this stressed out and depressed when I have been trying so hard to succeed. It deeply saddens me. As mentioned previously, the job that I accepted does not start until November 3rd, and I have no place to live because of this bill on my credit. The amount is over $9,000 that I will attach. I might be able to settle it for a little less because that is a lot of money that I cannot afford to pay at this time. 

Anything is deeply appreciated, and as mentioned, donations can go directly to them. If it is too much, donations towards a room or hotel for a month to figure things out will also be helpful. Thank you for taking the time to read about my situation. It may not be the saddest, but my situation was honest and genuine, which means any donations sent will not be sent in vain. Please help

Thank you,

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Mom of 2 in School

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The short of it. I’m trying to get out of the perpetual cycle of woe is me, I don’t have any money,I can’t pay my bills…every excuse to not better myself and get out of my own way.

I am a single mother of 2. Both under 18 and in school. Mid 30’s. I’ve spent most of my life dedicated to any job that would keep a roof over our heads and food in our stomachs. I’ve always had a problem saying no and give too much of myself to make others happy and to gain their biased approval.

After ending a 6ish year relationship I came home to my old stomping grounds with my tail between my legs. I immediately fell into the never say no cycle again and slowly lost myself even more. My bipolar depression and anxiety gained momentum and I dealt with bouts of suicidal thoughts,loss of hope, unexplained illness. After many nights trying to figure out why I was like this and many visits with a doctor that actually heard me I knew I had to do something. Not just for my children but myself as well.

Fast forward to now. I’m enrolled in school full time and halfway to graduation. I have finally found my happy place pursuing a career that fulfills me but also gives me the chance to help others. Living free of the paycheck to paycheck nightmare is an exciting thought as well.

When I began school I was employed at a business for over 3 years. It was decided that I was going to cut back my hours to get ahead of the burnout and focus on school for the duration of my studies.  That lasted 2 days before it began interfering with classes. I did what was best for my future and gave my resignation. I have learned that sometimes people only support you when it doesn’t interfere with their conveniences.

While school has and will continue to open up so many doors it has limited my ability to work a 9-5. I’ve picked up ‘gig’ jobs to help make ends meet and bring in some income but it only goes so far.

I am 2 months behind on my $1150 a month rent with making partial payments to my landlord. My school is amazing and is working with me to slowly pay down my tuition. My car is thankfully owned and gets me from point A to point B. I have signed up for a budget program with my energy company Peco to keep my electric bill paid. Bills continue to pile up. Rent, electric, gas, braces for my daughter, everyday necessities. I have toyed with the idea of dropping down to school part time but I know that will just make my end goal even further away.

I don’t like asking for help. I don’t like feeling ‘lazy’ but I know I need to stay the course and let my shame take a seat. I need to give my children and myself a stable future. We’ve cut out frivolous spending and activities that cost money. My children are amazing at finding fun in the little things. They have been my biggest fans and I want to finally be able to breathe easy with them and for them.

Any little bit helps especially if it can go towards rent. A home is the most important thing. Thank you for anything you can do and just for taking the time to read this. It means more than someone might think. I am humbled and grateful.

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