VENMO @AprilEAT

A few months ago, my parent suffered a serious medical emergency, and I made the decision to put my life on hold and temporarily relocate to help care for them. I used my savings believing I could carry the financial burden until things stabilized, but the recovery has taken much longer than expected. My savings are now gone, my storage unit containing my belongings is already at risk, rent is due again in just a few days, and my electricity and water could be disconnected. I also have pets depending on me, and one of my biggest fears is not being able to keep the electricity on so they can remain safe and comfortable. I am running out of time, and I desperately need help getting through the next month or two.

Writing those words hurts more than I can explain.

I have always taken care of myself. I have worked hard and carried my own responsibilities because I never wanted to depend on someone else to take care of me.

And more often than not, I have been the person helping others.

If I had it and someone needed it, I helped. If there was something I could do for another person, I tried to do it. I never kept score because I didn’t help people expecting anything in return.

I just never imagined that one day I would be the person on the other side, asking strangers to please help me.

When my parent became seriously ill, there wasn’t much of a decision for me to make. My faith teaches me to honor my parents, and when my parent needed me, I went.

I would make that decision again.

But financially, it has cost me far more than I ever anticipated.

Weeks became months. My savings dwindled while my regular obligations continued. I cut expenses. I stretched every dollar. I kept telling myself, Just make it a little longer. Something will come through.

I have continued looking for work that I can perform from my current location and for other legitimate ways to generate income. I am not sitting around waiting for someone to rescue me. I am fighting every day to get myself out of this situation.

But right now, I have run out of financial runway.

My storage is already on the chopping block, and I am terrified of losing belongings I have spent years working for because I cannot make the payment.

Rent is due again in a matter of days.

My electricity and water are at risk.

And then there are my pets. They didn’t choose any of this. They depend completely on me, and regardless of what I am going through, I still have a responsibility to make sure they have food, water, and a safe and comfortable environment.

These aren’t luxuries.

They are the basics I’m desperately trying to hold onto.

It is incredibly difficult for me to admit this, but I need help now.

If I’m truthful, this feels like begging.

And that hurts.

It hurts to have spent so much of my life taking care of myself and helping other people and suddenly find myself wondering whether strangers might be willing to help me keep my lights on.

But pride isn’t going to pay my rent.

Pride isn’t going to save my belongings from being lost.

Pride isn’t going to keep the electricity and water connected.

And pride isn’t going to take care of the animals that depend on me.

So I’m putting my pride aside and asking:

Please help me.

I am trying to raise enough to cover my immediate expenses and give myself approximately two months of breathing room while I continue working toward stable income. I’m not asking anyone to support me forever. I just need a bridge to get from this crisis to the other side.

And please don’t think your contribution is too small to matter.

$5 helps.
$10 helps.
$20 helps.

Enough small acts of kindness can save a storage unit, keep a utility connected, buy pet food, or put something toward rent.

I am intentionally keeping identifying details private because my parent’s medical circumstances are their story too, and I don’t want their private medical situation—or my financial hardship—connected to either of us publicly.

I wish I were on the other side of this post.

I wish I were reading someone else’s story and deciding what I could afford to give.

That’s the person I’m used to being.

Today, I’m the one asking.

And it truly hurts.

But right now I don’t have the luxury of being too proud to ask.

If you can help me—even a little—please do.

And if enough strangers decide that my story is worth $5, $10, or $20, maybe together you can give me the breathing room I desperately need to get back on my feet.

Thank you for reading this far. And to anyone who chooses to help me, thank you for being there for a stranger at a time when she truly needed someone.

VENMO @AprilEAT

 

You have $2,000. I have a problem $2,000 solves.

 

I’m a 52-year-old artist. I’ve been homeless for a year after a fire. My autistic son turns 18 this month. He can’t speak.

 

He’s currently in a state facility for boys with severe mental health needs. It’s not where he belongs. He needs a mom and a locked door, not a ward.

 

He ages out at 18. After that, the options get worse. Adult group homes. Institutions. I lose the chance to bring him home.

 

I’ve tried everywhere. State agencies. Nonprofits. Churches. Waitlists are 3+ years. His birthday is not.

 

Your $2,000 does this:

$1,400 = First month’s rent + deposit for a safe 1-bedroom. Address for discharge paperwork.

$400 = Bed, fridge, locks. Basic safety for a non-verbal autistic adult.

$200 = Transport fees, court paperwork, and a birthday cake. He deserves to be 18 at home.

 

Your ROI: You get a 18-year-old out of the system. You get a mom off the street. You get photos of a bed, a key, a cake — proof your money worked. No admin fees. No charity overhead. Just direct impact.

I’m an artist. Once we’re stable, I work. I pay this forward. I document everythingI’m anonymous to protect him, but I will send fire reports, disability paperwork, and facility discharge requirements to any serious donor privately.

You’re not funding a sad story. You’re funding an exit plan.

If you’ve ever wanted to change one life completely, with one action: this is it.

$kij0corp

My name is Jim and I’m struggling with the  financial burden of recovery from a severe tropical storm that did extensive damage to my property nearly two years ago. I was unsure of which category to post this to.

After battling with my insurance, regrettably without an attorney, I only received about 25% of the actual damage amount. They repeatedly promised to pay for parts of the claim, then when I’d contact them to follow up, they’d tell me that the adjuster who  had previously promised to cover certain damages had been reassigned and they could not cover those damages! This happened multiple times!

Ultimately, I had to finance the majority of the repairs on my own and then have almost drained my entire savings trying to make payments on these high interest loans.  With my savings all but depleted, I have tried to get various lower interest loans, such as home equity, debt consolidation and personal loans. I have been denied on all attempts due to insufficient income. And now I only have a modest Social Security income. So now I am out of options!

I have already accumulated $110,000 in debt from repairs and those repair have still not been completed. And my insurance is threatening to not renew my policy if I don’t have repairs completed.

I have always prided myself in being able take care of things on my own but now realize that this storm has defeated me! This is very uncomfortable for me to acknowledge this but I need help! I need the $110,000 previously mentioned, within 6 months to be able to keep my head above water, but urgently need about one third of that, $40,000 asap to pay off some of my debt that I got with  promotional rates that are about to expire. Those expirations will triple my interest rates and monthly payments!

So can you please help me recover from this natural disaster? Any amount will help and be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

paypal.me/JAM5722

To Whom It May Concern:

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally express my current situation and the difficulties I am facing, which have placed a significant burden on my financial stability. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I have encountered substantial challenges in meeting my financial obligations. Over the past few months, I have faced a series of unexpected medical expenses, car repairs, and credit card debt that have strained my budget. These expenses have been compounded by a recent reduction in my working hours, which has drastically affected my monthly income. As a result, I find myself in a precarious position, struggling to keep up with my regular payments and essential living costs. I kindly request your generous donation or a possible forbearance period that allows me some relief as I work to stabilize my situation. I believe with your support, I will be able to navigate through this difficult period and ultimately return to my previous financial standing. Thank you for taking the time to consider my request. I am hopeful for a positive response and am willing to discuss this matter further at your earliest convenience.

paypal.me/mike639377

Im Dialysis patient 2 works.i had stroke and my rent over due and im bout to get kicked out.im behind 3,000. I got 6 days to pay or sheriff’s put my stuff on Street.i have Diabetes high  blood pressure also. I have 2 sons living wit me too.i live in Winchester,va nd aint much help round here.Thank all for help. I only have Zelle.

Lettaz@gmail.com

Please understand that I have never asked anyone for this kind of help in my entire life and I am ashamed to do so.    I am a retired teacher living alone, forced to retire early due to severe heart disease.  I did not have enough credits toward retirement to be eligible for full benefits.  I make just enough to pay my rent.  My daughter is a single mother living in Texas which makes it almost impossible to visit my grandchildren for the holidays.  I am enrolled in the body gift program at WVU which makes me ineligible if I move more than 75 miles from WVU University.  This helps ease the financial burden to my daughter when I pass, but makes it harder for me to visit her.  Recently my vehicle has reached the end of its life which makes it almost impossible for me to travel locally to Dr. visits, grocery store, etc. More importantly, to travel to Texas and spend the holidays with my family.  To help make my financial situation more understandable, I am receiving meals on wheels that you have to qualify for.  I am trying to raise 20,000 dollars to help with medical bills and purchase a good used vehicle that will last me the rest of my life and be able to drive in winter months and be able to visit my girls.  I have a friend in the car business that will help me with this task as soon as I raise the funds. I realize that there are more people in worse situations than myself.  If anyone decides to help you will be helping an old man on disability to afford to purchase the means to take care of himself and more importantly to spend as much time as possible with family.  Anything would help at this point.

For those of you who read this.  God bless and keep you safe in his hands always. 

My Venmo account is.      Jim-Bowen-28

http://paypal.me/JamesBowen634