I never imagined I would be writing something like this.
My 10-year-old daughter and I are learning how to live without her dad after losing him to cancer. Some days we’re strong. Some days we’re just trying to breathe through it.
Grief changes everything.
And suddenly the small things — rides to school, getting to work, simple daily routines — feel so much heavier.
Our only vehicle has broken down, and right now I don’t have the funds to repair it. Without it, I can’t get my daughter to school consistently or accept the jobs I’m applying for. It feels like we’re stuck when all we want to do is move forward.
As a mom, not being able to provide something as basic as transportation breaks my heart. I want her to feel safe, stable, and taken care of. I want to work. I want to rebuild. I want her to see that even after loss, life keeps going.
I’m humbly asking for help to fix our car so we can start putting the pieces back together.
If you feel moved to donate or share, please know you’re not just helping with a vehicle — you’re helping a little girl get to school, helping a mother get back to work, and helping two hearts begin again.
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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.
Car payment and late fees
Hi my name is Sharone, I’m a single mother of 3. I am needing some help with my car note and late fees payments which is $800 dollars. My daughter has been in the hospital for the past two weeks, due to her having Sickle Cell Disease. I have been there with her, having to eat and all they don’t provide free food for the parent and everything is so expensive. I really need my car for transportation, because my health is not good and I have to get my kids and I to and from doctors appointments. It will be greatly appreciated if anyone can help with anything.
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Luckiest Single Momma of 6, survivor of DV & has several mental health diagnoses
Hi, I’m not gonna sugarcoat anything because that’s a form of Lying. The truth may hurt, but lies destroy.
I have six kids. I have a 15 year-old and a five year-old girl then I have a nine-year-old autistic with ADHD boy another three-year-old that’s autistic and up until two weeks ago was non-verbal but I’ve worked with him so much. He’s starting to found out his letters being able to Almost read. He knows his entire alphabet can count the 30 by himself he will rearrange letters to make the alphabet And the best thing is he sings. I have a two year-old boy and a one year-old boy as well. My two year-old has a Hole in his heart. It was supposed to close by the time was a year old, but I was never able to go back and have it checked Because his father beat me the Night before and morning of the appointment at John’s Hopkins and We rescheduled it twice, but I was at the mercy of him because I needed a ride. Now my 4 youngest children do not know anything other than a basement or one bedroom efficiency apartment. Because at some point, the man I loved and respected deemed me not worthy to pay my bills because I stopped doing dishes (I was going through post-partum times 2 at this point.) and instead of being there for me or pick up my slack, he left. He started making friends and hanging out with them, spending the night. It was mostly men at first then it became women and weekends he would leave. I had no money and no assistance because I lived under the same roof as him, I was denied everything except WIC but that still only gives you so much. My kids will never suffer because of another human being unless it is their own choice to do so but absolutely not because of a choice I made. I had to start stealing formula and food. Basic human nessesities like feminine products for me and my daughter and deodorant for myself and my two oldest because man those little ones going through puberty are some little ripe ones!! And soap or body wash . That’s doesn’t include shampoo and conditioner. I’ve cut my hair and had to cut my boys but before all this, they had long hair. My daughters have never cut their hair and it’s a lot but beautiful. Anyways. It’s been 3 years actually the first time he put his hands on me is 3 years on my birthday, a few days before Valentine’s Day. My birthday is in a week. He beat me so bad my aunt didn’t even recognize me. I lives in a very small town with only 1 traffic light. They had no resources so I had to stay. I’ve been dealing for so long, that’s normal to me. Disrespect is normal to me, expected even. Kindness is so foreign to not only me but to my kids also that my daughter had gotten a ride with my sister and her new bf and had no idea how to react when he held the doors open for her and ladies first type thing. So it occurred to me that I am part of the reason she doesn’t love and respect herself. People will only treat you how you allow them to. So as soon as I was able to, I got away. It took me 2.5 yrs but after jumping through hoops I got enough go assistance that paid 1/2 a month at a hotel for me and the kids, even though I was over the occupancy limit by the Fire marshal, I didn’t care. I bartered and begged for the other 1/2 month of room fees. I Had exhausted every single avenue That I knew of. I was at the hotel for two months and then CASA finally had enough feds for my size family, which was a family of seven and the limit there was four. When I was pregnant with my youngest, I had my OB/GYN call and have it approved for me to go and take all my kids so they had to honor that. While, I was there someone had reported me to cps. If you saw me a few months ago you probably would do because have you ever seen someone have to sit on her kids to keep them from getting hit by a car?? You haven’t met me then. Cause it’s not possible to hold 2 little hands and an infant with no carrier’s or leashes. I have everything I need now to safely leave my house and no one get sat on or hurt. When the caseworker had come meet me , I knew her. I was on MAT when I gave birth to my last 4 kids and it’s mandatory cps get notified of any baby born with a positive test prescribed or not. So when she saw me, she said I looked great which I didn’t think so but I wasn’t bruised like the last time I saw her. I immediately asked for family preservation meaning they had to do everything they possibly could to keep me and my kids together but I didn’t need that level of services so I got referred to another community resource, it’s a grant based program because I’m an addict and I have a mental health diagnosis. I’m bipolar depression, anxiety, postpartum, and PTSD and I’m un medicated and I have been for the past three years. Every day gets easier but the one thing that gets harder every day is finances I need a vehicle and I need a washer and dryer if I don’t do a load a day I get backed up to where I cannot get caught up and I just wanna give my kids happy home a safe home that is built for them. My three year-old is beginning to read after being non verbal and me not even hearing Momma until last week.
wait let me back up. I was at CASA for 1 month then they paid 1 month at a local hotel for me and my kids and the day before I had to leave, I moved into a 3br house for the homeless. Although I did not meet the requirements of being homeless for an entire year, I was considered a woman fleeing immediate danger and was moved to the top of the list and was able to move just in time. It has an attic and basement. But if a home made that much of a difference in my 3 year olds progress, imagine what I could do with all 3 babies. They say you learn the most before age 5 and that’s my job right there. My 1 year old says thank you and he says his brothers/sisters names. My 2 yr old can say all his abcs and count to 10 by himself, singing alone, he knows some shapes and all his colors. My 3 year old I heard him say hexagon & octagon yesterday. I gotta be doing something right, right? My older 2 didn’t know as much as my 2 yr old knows by the time they went to pre-k. I’m proud and I’m the mom who desperately needs a break but can’t stop talking about them as soon as I walk out the door or end up just taking them with me. I love my children and I am trying to do my best but it’s hard getting a job with this many littles not in school, I’m not the head start waitlist but things take time. If we go anywhere together, if I don’t have a sitter and have an appointment, we need 2 vehicles because the local community outreach program doesn’t have a minivan, a vehicle with 3 row seating or a transit van. I’m not picky, I will drive a trash can on wheels if I can fit these kids, I wouldn’t have to work around the availability of several people. I could make my eye appointment and go instead of always putting the kids appointments before my own. I could go get my dentures fit so I don’t look so crazy with no teeth. One of those things I wish I knew then what I know now…
I try every day to do 1% better than yesterday. Everyday do 1 more thing I think the person I wanna be would do. I strive for progress not perfection. And as long as my girls don’t allow it and my boys don’t do it or allow it, as long as they are better than me, I think I’m winning at this thing we call life, you know the parent addition with no rules. At least mine were missing. Idk. I didn’t think I’d get this far because I am an addict, who is unmedicated and only on the sublocade shot and bc I never have a ride I’ll go 2-3 months without the shot, weining myself completely off maintenance. I have not used street drugs/iv since 2014.. I survived birth in 2016 the suicide of my brother-in-law, the death of my father in 2018, and a birth in 2020, 2022, 2023 & 2024 and postpartum depression that got worse each baby. I didn’t leave the hospital for 2 weeks for my last baby and I received ZERO narcotics by choice… if you don’t know what sublocade is, educate yourself. I’d literally give an arm and leg to wake up and not feel normal. Some days I can’t even get outta bed but that’s not really an option because I am needed. I gotta put my oxygen mask on before I can help the person mext to me with theirs. Lord knows I’m trying with my whole heart!!!
I could get an older used minivan for 6000, it wouldn’t last as long as a newer vehicle but you heard I’m not picky, right? And a washer/dryer set is no more than 300 used. (a dishwasher is my dream roommate if you know one in need of a home). And any and all food is welcome. I have a new way of life, I will not turn down any help no matter how small. I am leading by example to make tomorrow better.
I appreciate you taking your precious time to read all this. I apologize if I made it difficult to follow me. Like I said I’m not medicated and my mind doesn’t take a break either.
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currently I have no income because I have received the maximum amount from tca, while I wait on disability. I do get food stamps but kids eat a ton. You can reach me through those tags and I am ok with gift cards or second hand items. You need a village to raise 1 child and I don’t even have a dwelling. I forgot to mention I have absolutely no family and my kids family don’t consider them family because I called the police on their father and because I left.
although I have been dealt a bad hand from like time and time again, I am lucky and blessed. We each woke up this morning and we are together. I’m cool with all the other undesirable things because some didnt even wake up. Some weren’t even given another day or chance. I will always be grateful and I will forever be humble in everyday life. I couldnt live any other way.
ps. I have about $7000 in credit card debt and about 60,000 in students loans that I’m not able to pay, making my credit worse by the week. I have 75 credits on a 120/credit bachelors degree for social work focusing on child development.
A Struggling Mom
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
I feel a great deal of shame asking for help on the internet like this. I work hard and would rather take care of everything myself, but have been struggling to keep my head above water.
My daughter’s dad and I got into an argument and he became extremely irate, verbally abusive, and violent. He threw a table and shattered glass, all with our daughter in the other room. Fearing for our safety, I immediately grabbed her and left and have not seen or spoken to him since. He has not paid any child support since then either.
I have really been struggling taking on all the childcare expenses on my own and keep up with all the household/living expenses. My job used to be remote, but now I am in the office and have to drive two hours a day between work and school. I’ve doubled my gas usage and I also have to pay for aftercare for my daughter now.
I work full time and have been trying to find something I can do part time on the weekends as well, but cannot pay for more childcare. The help that I can receive from relatives and my parents is very limited as they are all elderly.
I have officially filed for child support, as we only had an agreement between us. My daughter’s father has not been cooperating, so the courts are still in the process of retrieving his financial information and then proceeding to garnish his wages. I’m unsure how much longer this will take as this has been going on for 5 months now.
Please if anyone can help in anyway, I would be so very grateful. It’s been difficult keeping food stocked up as my daughter is young and growing and eating a lot. I am also behind on my car payments and I don’t have enough to make rent this month. I just want my daughter and I to be ok and anything you can give will help me keep the roof over our heads, our car, and help me catch up while waiting for the child support to be finalized. I would not ask if we were not truly in need of a kind helping soul. Even if you’re unable to help, please share with someone else if you can. Thank you again for reading this, I sincerely appreciate it.
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One Car Accident Away From Stability — Help a Family Stay Housed
Hello, and thank you for reading.
I am a single parent asking for help after a no-fault car accident destroyed my only vehicle just days after I purchased it. I rely on my car to work, and without it, I cannot earn income.
Last summer, my child and I experienced housing instability and periods of homelessness. While I worked hard to keep life as normal as possible for him, the instability took a toll on his mental health and led to struggles at school. Since then, with structure, support, and incredible effort on his part, he has made meaningful progress emotionally and academically. Securing stable housing was essential to protecting that progress. In January, after carefully scraping together the resources to purchase a vehicle so I could return to work, I was involved in an accident caused by a loose cow on a rural highway—only three days after buying the car. The vehicle was totaled. Because it was so newly purchased, I am now financially upside down, owing money on a car I no longer have.
Although I was not at fault, insurance has not provided timely or adequate help, and the party responsible for the livestock has not resolved the claim. As a result, I am left without transportation and without income at a critical time.
I work as a courier, and reliable transportation is not optional—it is required to earn a living. Without a car, I cannot work, and even a short disruption puts rent and housing stability at risk .My goal is $5,000 to help purchase a modest, reliable used vehicle and cover basic registration and immediate repairs so I can return to work right away. This would restore my income, allow me to stay current on rent, and prevent another housing crisis for my family.
This request is not for anything extra—only the ability to work, pay rent, and maintain stability for my child after an already difficult year.
Any amount truly helps, and I am deeply grateful for your kindness and support.
Thank you for reading and for considering helping my family during this critical moment. My paypal is https://www.paypal.me/neverlookback42087
Help a Single Mother of Three Give Her Children a Safe Home
I am a single mother of three, doing everything in my power to give my children a safe and stable place to call home. Asking for help is incredibly difficult for me—I have always been the one taking care of others. After my parents passed away, I stepped in to raise my six younger siblings. I later moved from Africa to Canada in search of a better future, but life as a single mother has brought many challenges.
Today my greatest hope is to buy a home where my children can feel safe, secure, and free to grow. For the first time in my life, and for the sake of my children, I am humbly asking for help from kind-hearted people who believe in giving families a chance at stability and hope.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for any support you can offer. 💛
Just me and my girls
Thank you all for taking the time to read this. I’m a 46-year-old single mom to a wonderful 12-year-old girl and a sweet 5-year-old niece. I’m also proud to serve as a veteran of the USAF/USAFR, continuing my civilian career as a geriatric nurse for veterans. I often feel overwhelmed and sometimes ashamed of my current financial situation. My biggest challenge is my student loans—I went to school with the hope of returning right back to active duty and having my loans paid off through that service. After two loans—one unsubsidized for $56,000 and a subsidized one for $29,000—things changed. I got married and pregnant, but eventually, I divorced from my spouse. I chose not risk deployments away from my daughter because my own mom left me for drugs. The changes I’m navigating, especially with the new student loan repayment plans, make me anxious—I worry the monthly payments might become more than I can handle. I recognize I have until now struggled with money, and I really want to understand why I feel this way. I try to help my family whenever I can, even when I’m facing my own debts. I owe about $5,000 to a sibling and roughly $50,000 in total—including loans and credit cards. My monthly payments for rent and my car lease are around $2,040, and buying my car outright would cost $45,000. My rental home needs some repairs, which I need to cover. When my brother was released from prison after 11 years, I didn’t want him to be homeless, so I helped where I could and allowed him to live in my basement. My children’s rooms have experienced normal wear and tear, like needing repainting, but unfortunately, they also broke two panels in a door, which the rental company says must be replaced at a cost of $820. My brother damaged items in my basement but hasn’t helped with the costs and gets upset when I bring it up that estimate was $700. I’m hoping to start fresh with my daughters, leaving behind some of the debt that’s partly due to my guilt of working long hours away from them and the things I buy for them to compensate. My daughter is also dealing with anxiety and depression, partly because of the costs of therapy and counseling, and my niece is with me because her mother is in and out of jail. Her biological father struggles with drug addiction too. I’ve had to take many days off work to care for her because she has conduct disorder and impulse control issues. Both of my parents have passed away, and my life has been full of challenges. Growing up, I had to step into a mother role because my mom was addicted to drugs but continued to have children. Sometimes I feel unappreciated by my family,Sherica Halland I realize I really want to focus more on my daughters’ happiness and well-being. They both want to join extracurricular activities, but I haven’t been able to afford it. For example, my 12-year-old was accepted into the Model UN program, which costs $2,500. I’m reaching out because I hope to get some help to get my finances back on track. Every day feels like a weight I carry, worried that one unexpected expense might cause everything to fall apart. If anyone is willing to help me learn how to budget better, I would be truly grateful— I’d love to develop healthier financial habits..
Please help!
Hello,
I’m a single mom of 1 living in the UK, I recently moved here from Nigeria for work a few years ago and things were going smoothly until 2 years ago when my sister got diagnosed with Lung cancer. She has since been unable to work and has had to move in with me. I’m the first born of my family and my parents live in Nigeria so I’m responsible for my parents and siblings since my parents are retired plus the burden has doubled since my sister’s been unable to work for over a year now. I work overtime to cover my bills, cost of daily living and childcare but there’s only so much shifts I can do with a child I’m solely responsible for and a sick sister. I’m drowning in so much debt, my salary is basically used to recycle them every month. I’m really trying my best, even tried starting a hair business but I’m unable to gather enough capital to scale the business so I only make very little from it. My credit score has tanked so bad I’m not even eligible for credit anymore. At this point, I just need help to clear my debts so I can build back my credit score and scale my business. I’m currently up to £5000 in debt and can’t seem to get out of it, any help I can get towards getting it cleared or showing me how to make more money would really be great. I’ve paid for so many online businesses that haven’t gotten me anywhere, I’m tired of wasting money I don’t have for zero results. I really need a hand please!
Working, single mom struggles
Hey there. Single mom of 3 great boys. Working full time and trying to find a side hustle to help out. The struggle out there is real. Having a hard time with monly bills, groceries (boys eat allot lol), medical expenses (female issues that require annual surgeries it seems) and just life. Applied for a personal loan and the payments don’t justify the amount received.
Very proud and independent so this is rough for me. May it come back to you 10-fold 💛
paypal.me/jeskaminski
Help a Mom Keep a Roof Over Her Two Boys’ Heads
I never imagined I would be in a position where I needed to ask for help, but right now I am doing so out of necessity, humility, and love for my children. I am a single mother of two young boys who rely on me entirely for their stability, safety, and basic needs. At this moment, I am facing a financial situation that I cannot resolve on my own in time without risking our home and essential utilities.
My rent is currently due, and I am behind on critical household utilities such as electricity and water—services my children depend on every day. I am asking for $3,000, which would allow me to catch up on rent, prevent utility shutoffs, and cover essential living expenses so that my boys and I can remain safe and stable while I work to regain financial footing.
I am actively working and doing everything I can to improve our situation. I am pursuing income opportunities daily, applying myself fully, and staying committed to becoming financially independent again. This request is not because I am unwilling to work—it is because the timing of expenses and setbacks has created an urgent gap that I cannot bridge alone without immediate support.
My children are still very young. They don’t understand financial stress or overdue notices; they only know that home is where they feel safe. As a mother, it is incredibly painful to feel like that safety could be threatened despite my best efforts. Asking for help is not something I take lightly, but ensuring my children’s well-being must come first.
Every dollar donated will go directly toward rent, utilities, and essential household needs. Even a small contribution makes a meaningful difference and brings us closer to stability. If you are unable to donate, sharing this request or offering encouragement is also deeply appreciated.
I am profoundly grateful to anyone who takes the time to read this and consider helping. Your generosity would not only help cover immediate financial needs—it would give two children security, give a mother breathing room to continue moving forward, and remind us that compassion exists in moments when it is needed most.
Thank you for your kindness, your understanding, and your support during this difficult time.
https://cash.app/$117sarah
I’ve had many “this is the worst year of my life” years, but this one truly is the worst.
2025 started off with a car crash Jan 6th and from there the hits kept coming. I am a single mother to a 7 year old red headed, polish Puerto Rican Italian. Yes I am screwed. All I want is to give her the world, but that’s hard when I compete with my ex and his family and I suffer with alcohol and drug addiction. I am currently in recovery and have been for almost 4 years. In January after my car accident my cousin who I had been helping with substance abuse decided to go to rehab in Florida, he called me, we cried and he thanked me for his help. In march he was found dead in his apartment having drank himself into a state, covered in bruises and his own waste. In may we lost my uncle to the same disease. Checks were donated to AA in their memory and were given to me, a woman claimed from their I stole her identity. With all the proof I had to show the check was given to AA the police charges she filled against me were dropped, but being that I worked in finance and the woman banks where I worked I was investigated for fraud and ultimately fired from my well paying job in September. In November I was served eviction papers right after my daughter 7th birthday in a home rent and got sober in. The week before Christmas I went to buy myself and daughter a dog through a Facebook group with many followers and content and was scammed out of 1200$. Making Christmas even more stressful, today my car was repossessed and the debt charged off because I am unable to pay. Having lost my mother when I was 11 and my father an alcoholic, I did not have many great examples of what being an adult entailed. I have known more grief than many will ever yet all of this loss this year and stress has officially broken me. I have no where to turn to and no company that will approve a loan based on my credit, so I’m begging, pleading for anyone out there to help this 38 year old single mother get back on her feet before they walk a different path. I’m looking for roughy 25,000 – 18k to lay the charge off amount, the remainder to find a new home suitable for my daughter and myself. Thank you. I have linked my Venmo below as well as cash app.
Venmo @amanda-brostek
cash app $brostek924
I Am a Single Mother of Twins, and I Need Help.
I never imagined I would be writing something like this, but I am asking for help because I have reached a point where I cannot do this alone anymore.
I am a single mother to 18-month-old twins. When my babies were born, I left my job to care full-time for my father, who was terminally ill. For five months I balanced caring for a newborn pair and a dying parent until he passed away. It was the hardest period of my life, but I would make the same choice again without hesitation. After his death, a few people I had met during his illness helped me survive the immediate aftermath, and I will always be grateful for that kindness.
I am completely alone now. The father of my twins cannot be located and provides no financial or emotional support. My mother passed away in 2022. I have no siblings, no safety net, and no family left to turn to.
I am a UK national currently living in South Africa. At the moment, my twins and I are sleeping on someone’s couch, but we must leave at the end of January 2026. I have no secure housing lined up after that date. Every day I wake up knowing the clock is ticking.
I am well educated, capable, and eager to work. I want nothing more than to build a stable, safe life for my children and myself. However, I am trapped in a situation that feels like a downward spiral: I need childcare to work, I need work to afford childcare, and without stable accommodation, everything becomes more fragile.
Right now, we urgently need help with basic food, short-term accommodation from the end of January, and either childcare funding so I can begin working, or the funds required to apply for my twins’ passports. As UK citizens, returning to the UK could offer us a chance to reset and rebuild—but I currently have no place to stay there and no money for travel or resettlement. Even taking the first step feels impossible without support.
Despite everything, I keep going for my children. I maintain a strict routine for them—I go to sleep at 8pm and wake at 4:30am. My days are non-stop, focused entirely on their care, safety, and development. I am doing everything within my power to hold things together, but love and discipline alone are no longer enough.
Asking for help is deeply humbling. If you are able to contribute in any way, you would be helping us with food, shelter, stability, and time—time for me to stand back up and create a future where my children are safe and secure.
Thank you for reading, for caring, and for any support you are able to offer.
PayPal.me/0000smgm
(Zeros)
Raising Hope For A New Start- Help A Resilient Family
Hello, my name is Jessica. I am a single mother of three and a survivor of domestic violence. Years ago, we escaped a dangerous situation and moved several times to find safety. Today, we are far from that past, but we are also far from any family support system.
For years, I took pride in being the sole provider. I worked hard to pay every bill and put food on the table without any outside financial assistance. However, a series of medical crises has brought us to a breaking point.
Two years ago, a medical condition led to multiple major surgeries, including a spinal cord injury that occurred during a procedure. I had to learn to walk again. While I am grateful the care saved my life, I live with chronic pain, numbness, and limited mobility. Despite this, I pushed myself to work 50+ hours a week until my wages began being garnished at 20% to cover the mounting medical debt.
A few months ago, I lost my job. Despite 20 years of experience in my field, my physical limitations have made finding the right kind of work more challenging.
Where we are now: Currently, I have exhausted every resource. My credit is maxed out, and I have been relying on local food pantries to feed my children. My children are wonderful—they have gracefully accepted a “handmade” Christmas this year, finding joy in creating gifts for one another.
My urgent needs: I am facing a January 1st rent deadline that I cannot meet. Between my daily living expenses and over $10,000 in medical debt, we are in a hole we cannot climb out of alone.
I am not looking for a permanent handout. I am an active, capable person who wants to work and contribute to my community. I have promising job leads starting after the holidays, but I need a bridge to get there.
I am asking for your compassion to help us keep our home and find stability as we head into 2026. Every dollar is a lifeline for my children and me. If you cannot donate, sharing our story means just as much.
Thank you for reading, for your kindness, and for your giving heart. ❤️
paypal.me/jessicaherself
Single Mom of 3 Needs help Please
Hi,
Where to start, I’m a single mom of 3 wonderful teens, trying to stay strong and hold the pieces together for them. I will admit, I cry myself to sleep every night, I worry how I will continue to provide for them?
I am an US Army Veteran and I’ve worked hard all my life to now have to struggle for reasons not of my doing.
How did I get here, good question. I’m also recently divorced! My ex spouse cheated on me for the last 2 years of our 20 yr marriage, asked for a divorce, made the 18 month long divorce painful and because I’ve always made more money, I’m the one carrying the full burden.
What do I mean by this? I’m trying to keep the home for my kids so it is less disruption for them while they finish HS. I’m having to give up 1/2 of my retirement that I’ve saved over 20′ years of our marriage, I’m still having to carry medical & dental coverage for the kids and on-top of all that, I still have to pay child support even though my ex has no bills, no mortgage as they are living back with their parents, they are getting a buy-out from me and 1/2 my retirement. The state laws are down right awful and do not take into consideration any leading factors.
The thing I’m worried about the most is paying my mortgage, I had to refinance for the buyout, while 350k is a-lot to ask for, I’m not expecting that full amount, but anything you can help with that I can put towards my mortgage is appreciated, my monthly payments are $2500.00 . Any and all donation will towards my mortgage ensuring my kids have a safe and warm place to sleep.
I appreciate you,
Thank you,
Single, Recently Divorced Mom
Help to get out of debt for my family
Hi, I’ve never done anything like this before. In fact I’m usually not one to ask anyone for help. I feel guilty if I do, because I know there are people worse off than I am. I’ve dug myself into a hole I can’t get out of. I’ve managed, through a lot of poor choices and bad financial decisions to accumulate upwards of $16,000+ in debt between Installment loans, lines of credit, and credit card debt. I’ve been victim to quite a few predatory loan companies out of necessity and because my credit is too poor to qualify for any decent ones. I’m a single mom to 3 children, with one on the way. I took a pay cut in April to move to days at work so I could have more time with my kids. This pay cut also happened after returning from maternity leave, as one of my children is under a year old so I ran myself out of PTO at work. Myself and their father just split up, and I’m genuinely terrified how I’m going to make it so my kids don’t have to suffer. I’ve been living less than paycheck to pay heck since taking the pay cut because I’ve had to take a few absences at work for illnesses, oral surgery, and family stuff. Since I’ve run out of PTO I’ve had a lot of paychecks be short since I’d have to go unpaid for those absences. This has been the biggest cause of living paycheck to paycheck, as I’ve had to use lines of credit and installment loans and credit cards to keep bills paid and continue making minimum payments on debts. I’ve now reached such a point that between the minimums on everything and Interest, almost my entire check goes to these things. So every pay week I’m taking more money from somewhere to pay something else and keep things afloat. And still manage to buy groceries and put gas in my car to make it to work, plus pay for childcare so I don’t have to miss work for that. I’m at my wits end and don’t know what else to do. With Christmas nearing it’s become even more of an emotional burden, but not making bills or rent or staying on top of my debt so I don’t default on anything is overpowering the sadness I feel for not being able to give them a Christmas they deserve. My only hope is the kindness of others so I can get above water and stop drowning hopefully. I don’t want my kids to have to suffer because I’ve dug a grave I can’t climb out of. So far the only good I have going for them is that they haven’t had to feel the effects of my money problems yet. But I’m not sure that will even last past this week as I’m already short for bills and food and gas and don’t know how I’m going to manage breaking even. I haven’t even been able to have a savings so I have money in the event of an emergency because I’m always in the negative and overdrawing my account to pay bills
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