I was a big surprise to my parents when my mom found out she was pregnant almost 15 years after they were done having children. I grew up as an only child since my siblings were a lot older than me. I was the first in my family to go to a university and receive my bachelor degree. I got my first divorce. I went through difficult time, but have been sober now for 15 years when I met my second husband. But when I’m at my second husband, my father was diagnosed with dementia and I couldn’t leave my mom alone to take care of my Dad. After my dad passed away in 2019, I couldn’t leave my mom by herself. She was already 82 years old and I had in the one to do a great deal of the heavy lifting when it came to taking care of my dad towards the end. My siblings were never they’re like I was to help my mom. I thought that would’ve changed after my dad passed away, maybe they would come around more, visit, but they’re too busy. I was busy with my career and have been the only one  to take care of my mom – doctors appointments , medication, spending time with her,  making sure she had something to eat while I was at work, trying my best to take care of her house. For the almost 3 years, it’s just been my mom and me because I left my second marriage because I wasn’t happy and it was unhealthy.

unfortunately 10 months ago, I lost my really good paying job and it’s been hard to find another one. At first I was looking only for the job or industry I wanted, but time is passing by and at one point I said I would even go back to table, so I did that for a couple weeks until I was offered a job, not as high pain as what I had before and it’s a struggle because I was so far behind for the past 10 months. It is kind of about time that I need to move out and start my life on my own with my two dogs and her mom to move into a retirement community where she can be watched over and socialize and not have to worry about this big house that I’ve lived in almost 90% of my life. Doesn’t mean that while I’m at work I want her to worry about her falling or being alone, whether or not she’s taking her medication correctly, or if her blood sugar is gone down. So in order to get caught up financially and have enough to move out and get Mom settled without having any worries with money, here I am asking for help.

it’s hard to admit how hard it’s been the past two years. Because I put a smile on my face and try to come across as happy and that everything is fine. But the truth is, it’s difficult and stressful taking care of. in elderly parents. Especially when you’re the one that they are with all the time and depend on. I promised my dad I would take care of my mom and that he could leave this earth in peace. And I’m gonna continue to take care of her when she’s in her little apartment and we don’t have to worry about the bills and the repairs of this old house that it seems to be a money pit. I just wish I had found a job a lot saver that pay is well so that wouldn’t have gotten so far behind it in debt. I don’t ask my siblings for help because they’re all well off and on the youngest, they’ve always looked down on me for my early years and past drug addiction. But it’s me that was sober in here. Taking care of my dad is last years and it’s me that has been here with my mom all these years too. Everyone sees it I hear it all the time that I do so much for my mom. I wouldn’t have it any other way. But now that she is starting to forget things and fixing to be 89 in two days, it’s a lot for one person day take on.

I am grateful for any financial help to get caught up with bills and what I owe.

$50,000 would get bills caught up, my cards and loans as well as mom’s paid off with a little left over to help with the move.

$80,000 would pay off the two repos form more than 12 years that harassing my mom

$150,000 would be enough for a down payment on a house with a studio apartment/“mother-in-law suite” so mom can live with me instead of the retirement community and have her space without me having to worry about her tripping over my dogs and we can each run our households our own way!

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

I’ve been working on several books. I’m looking to self-publish one right now. It’s called ‘Fool’s End.’ It’s a fairly simple, easy to read thriller about an FBI agent, Jack Forester, who uncovers a vast trafficking conspiracy while investigating a gruesome murder. It’s geared toward anyone who enjoys a good story featuring an actual good guy with minor flaws, not a bad guy masquerading as a good guy, and an actual bad guy who’s just bad. There is a minor subplot involving romance, too, for those who enjoy that. A major motivation for the protagonist is religious, so Christians will probably be the largest audience.

I don’t want to send it to a traditional publisher, as they will own it and probably hardly even promote it. The self-publishing route means I own it completely and can promote it the way I want to.

To make this happen, I need $5000. If you do support this project, I will make sure to send you a copy of the final product, just make sure you leave all the pertinent info.

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DKNGX8JU4LNXY

Thank you so much for your assistance!

I am a recovering addict. Like recently recovered. Single mother of a 5 year old with mild ADHD. I have tried to the right things, stay away from toxic people. But it just so happend the lady I was working for(I am an ihss provider) is very toxic. Now I tried to just keep in mind that she’s older, I know she takes out whatever negativity she is going through on me. But I could only take so much, and a lot things she said to me are mean and wrong about but yet she believes she’s in the right. So I left and never looked back. But now I am stressing, thinking about relapsing, my car is breaking down. I’m already fighting depression daily. I am constantly looking for work, it’s only been a week since I left. But I have bills to pay, I actually haven’t even been able to register my car because I bought it almost a year ago knowing it was behind a couple of years but I decided to fix the minor things on it first. But it’s going out for a catalytic converter replacement on a high mileage vehicle..forget about it. I’m at stand still not knowing the best option. I would like a new car I don’t have to pay a lot to get it registered and I don’t need to put $ into..yet. A child that constantly eats and grows lol and I feel bad because we can’t go do anything fun during the summer because well..you know. I just don’t want to back into that lifestyle..but the stress and depression gave it a phone call now it keeps calling back. The fight is real, the struggle is real and Im just trying to catch a break. I just want to be normal, whatever normal is. Anything is much appreciated, there’s a lot of giving back to the community I would love to do and watching this guy called MDMotivator on Instagram I wish I could do stuff like that but I don’t have $ like that just to spring on people. I made thanksgiving dinners last year at home and passed them out to the homeless, but I’m not one to take pictures or record anything. Anyways, thank you to whoever helps..if anyone helps. I don’t really like asking anything from anyone. So I do not have a target amount. Anything literally helps. Thank you

 

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I’m not sure if that’s how I was supposed to do it but that’s what the rule says to do lol or maybe it wanted direct links

 

 

 

I worked all my life until April 2021. I got covid and was hospitalized right away. Because I couldn’t feel my legs. Covid hit everyone differently for me, it was the nerve running from my hips to my toes. As I was in isolation, I thought I had gone to sleep.  But when I work up a month later. Then doctor told me I was in a coma. I couldn’t move my legs or my arms. Stood in the hospital for three more weeks then I was moved to a rehab facility.  Where I was for thirteen months.  Then finally I was able to go home and do Aquatherapy.  Now I am feeling better and want to go to work. But the car i had, I had to junk it. So I need a new van to go back to work.  All I need is help with the down-payment with is $4,000. That way my monthly payments are going to be low. I appreciate you reading my story and are willing to help me.

If you can send me the money to my CASHAPP

$AnaRValera

Thank you

I was married for 27 years, I always treated her like a queen. She always controlled the money, she wanted to move to another state. I did not.

I truly did what I could to help her start out. I gave her a car and the title worth  $104,000, I still owe lots of money on this car.  I told her to take anything she wanted from the house. 6 of my friends helped her load her uhaul.  Days before she left she told me; “We needed to be separated.”  After she left, I found out, she sued me for post separation support, alimony and to pay her legal fees.

She knew I was getting ready to retire. I couldn’t afford two households.

She left me with all the bills all the debt and only $7,000 in the bank. Im a 100% disabled Marine Vet, 22 years in the Corps and amother 18 in the Gov. Working with Marines.  Where i was DEI’d out of my job.  So I  took retirement. I’ve already had to spend $22,000 on lawyers. I’m not done yet. I’m just asking people to help me with just my legal bills so I can win this and lessen the blow.  Thank you.

paypal.me/Chochol

I am a vet who is trying to get funded to help buy a home.  The VA is a complicated  process that has not help me one bit.  When I get near to my goal, something else comes up.  I am a victim of identity theft.  My bank account was hacked and chase closed my account without my knowledge.  As a matter of fact, chase was the one who reported to me that my information was on the black web.  Now i have to start over.  All I want bis a house to call my own that I can leave for my child and grandchild. my payment link is paypal.me/mamateeseatmeedibles

Help Bring Clean Water and Local Jobs to Africa by Funding Our Final Prototypes!

We’re building two low-cost water systems for families with no clean water — but we need your help to complete them.

Many Americans understand the hardship of hunger — but can you imagine not having clean water at all? Or having to ration dirty water, knowing it’s unsafe, because there are no other options?

Every day, millions of people in rural Africa rely on contaminated rivers or walk miles to reach distant boreholes just to access water far below the quality standards we take for granted. We believe this should not be the norm — and we’re doing something about it.

We are the GleanWater team, a collaboration between student innovators and a growing community initiative, focused on delivering clean water and sustainable jobs to underserved communities in Africa. While our nonprofit, Health and Wealth Development Inc., is not yet officially registered, it represents our long-term commitment to community development, sustainability, and equity. We are fully transparent about our current status, and this campaign is part of our early-stage groundwork to prove the concept, complete research, and build trust with future funders and partners.

💧What We’ve Built
GleanWater is an affordable, locally built rainwater harvesting system that turns rooftops into reliable, year-round sources of clean water. Each system includes:

A 1000L IBC tank

Rain gutter and tarp capture system

A two-stage outdoor prefiltration and filtration process

A countertop drinking filter inside the home

Designed to last 12+ years, our system provides more than just water — it creates local jobs and long-term self-sufficiency. It uses no electricity, requires only basic construction skills, and was built for ease of use and affordability in remote villages.

Our Company Will Create Jobs
We will train and pay local workers above-average wages (affordable in U.S. dollars) to install and maintain these systems. This creates high-paying jobs by local standards and keeps our operating costs low — allowing us to reach even more families in need.

Why We’re Asking for Your Help
We are at a critical point in our mission: we need your support to build and test two final prototypes that will complete our research phase.

These prototypes are essential because they address two very different housing types:

One system is designed for tin or concrete rooftops commonly found in semi-urban areas.

The other is a standalone system designed specifically for grass-roofed huts and traditional village homes where no modern roofing exists.

This second prototype is what we’re most excited about — it brings clean, filtered rainwater directly to rural and traditional communities that have been excluded from water infrastructure solutions for too long.

Your Donation Will Directly Fund:

-Materials for both prototype systems

-Field testing across varied terrain

-Local labor and trainee stipends

-Water quality testing

-Final documentation to present to NGOs and international partners

Why This Matters
With your help, we’ll complete this final testing phase and then pursue a fiscal sponsorship or NGO partnership to unlock grant funding for our full pilot in Ghana.

Once funded, we’ll immediately begin installations — bringing clean water to 40–50 homes during the pilot phase. From there, our scalable model can expand across Africa, powered by local hands and sustainable jobs.

🙏 We Need Your Help to Finish What We Started
As student innovators, we don’t have the funds to complete these prototypes ourselves — but we have the passion, the plan, and the community connections.

Please help us raise the final funds to complete our research and show the world that community-powered water solutions are not only possible — they’re scalable.

Thank you so much for helping us bring clean water to the people who need it most.

This is a reposted version of our original request. We realized we forgot to include our PayPal donation link, and we wanted to make it right.

— The GleanWater Team
Partnered with Health and Wealth Development Inc.

paypal.me/HWDInc

I started off this life in a terrible situation. My mother was an abusive person because of her past and bi-polar outbreaks. I was hit, belittled and made to feel like I was nothing. I was constantly humiliated and treated badly by family members and so called friends. Unfortunately, despite all of my efforts I could not beat the odds and took all of this “stuff” into my adult life. My boyfriends/husbands have treated me not much better than my family/mother did.  My boyfriends/husband have cheated, stole from me and beat me. They knew dirty cops/lawyers who put two DWI’s on my background which in my opinion stopped me from retaining a good job. My brothers convinced my mother to take away my funds for college because “I was just using my parents”. So I had to borrow the rest of the money to finish school. I was fired from jobs for no/lame reasons and encouraged to do sex videos from one past boyfriend (which I did not do) who in my opinion would have used for blackmail to get money from me (same as the DWI’s). My siblings have taken my inheritance and I was told I would get nothing. They have screwed their own mother out of her money and stuck her in a nursing home. Now I’m much older and I have no way of supporting myself because I allowed everything I had to be taken or controlled. My current situation is one of verbal abuse and control. I need the money to pay back my credit cards from taking my siblings to court to stop what they were doing/planning to my mother and myself.  However, I could not retain a high power lawyer to accomplish this and was not able to stop them. My case now sits in the court system and will never be re-addressed because of lack of funds and lack of will on my part. I am sure other people have had harder times then myself and there are other details to my situation. I have only gone into the major ones. If you could find it in your heart I would appreciate anything you could help me with. Thank you for listening!

I pray for a miracle. Our family is facing an incredibly challenging time. We’re in the midst of a difficult custody battle to protect our daughter from an abusive situation with her father. This legal battle is crucial for her safety and well-being, but it has taken a huge emotional toll on all of us. The stress and uncertainty have been overwhelming and it’s heartbreaking to see our daughter struggle. At the same time, our family business, which we rely on, has been struggling.  We’ve lost significant income due to unpaid work, a truck accident, and losing workers from Job Corps.  We’re also struggling to find new clients, which has made it difficult to keep up with mounting bills, and we’ve falling behind on payments.  In fact we’re behind on our household bills too because of all this.  The financial strain has added another layer of stress to an already difficult situation.  This combination of events has left us in a tough spot, and we’re reaching out for support.  We’re humbly asking for any support you can offer during this difficult time. We are in need of $10,000. $7,000 is the amount to get the bills all caught up to date and next month of rent.  And $3,000 is what is needed to proceed further with legal fees. Any help you can offer will go directly to these legal fees, catching up on household bills, and keeping our business afloat, allowing us to focus on our children and rebuild.  We understand that times are tough for everyone, but even a small contribution can make a big difference in our lives.  Thank you for considering our situation and any support that you can of

 

Crystal

 

paypal.me/cstewart68

Hello everyone,

2024 was a very challenging time for me.  I had the first car accident on March 5, 2024 which resulted on 2 herniated bulging disc on L4 and L5, 2 more on my neck and a tear on left knee.  After therapy ended in June, I started to feel better.  Then, I had the second accident on August 20, 2024.  That one was much worst, it not only aggravated previous injuries.  It also caused more damage to my Lumbar, where I had another herniation with bulging and pressing on my nerves going down the hips, thighs and legs, aggravated my neck and knees.  The injuries refused to heal even after months of therapy, and the 4 shots.  I worked at Edible Arrangement from May 2024 up until I couldn’t anymore when the car broke down with transmission problems January 24, 2025.   My Lumbar kept getting worst where I needed surgery to get some relief from the pain and stiffness that I experienced from the surgery.  I had decompression surgery on L4 and L5 on February 5, 2025.  It’s been a healing journey since then, as of today I am still in pain and not yet recovery.  I am praying that I get better and the nerve pain subsides.  During my healing after the surgery, I have not been working given that the car had broke down  and constant pain, and not being able to sit for too long.  Bills have been accumulating although I managed to pay some of them by borrowing money that I need to pay back as soon as possible.  The person whom let my dad  borrow $2000 is my dad’s friend whom belittled me about where I am in life and felt bad about it and I guess decided to do that.  I ended up borrowing $4000 from my sister, however she needs the money to get a place to stay.   I am asking for donations because I am at the end of the rope.  This is so out of my character so this is a very difficult thing for me to do.  However, I feel like I have no other choice right now and it hurts me to feel so stuck and helpless.  I love to support people in times of need and it hurts that I am not able to support myself more or less anyone.   I have been living with my dad  since September 2024 after my uncle his brother died and after losing my place and living in the car for some months.  Truly I was a lot happier in the car because since the car broke down and the surgery it’s been a lot of mental and emotional stress living with my dad who finds pleasure in belittling me every chance he gets and I have been doing my best to protect my peace and keep our relationship alive.  This is a very challenging time for me and my request and wish is to pay months car note that are due, fix the car, get car insurance again, pay the storage and pay for cats’ sitter whom has been so kind to us to allow me to owe her, pay back money that I borrowed to pay some car notes and bills.   I had rescued these 2 wonderful cats who are so dear to my heart.  They use to live in the complex I lived in and I was taking care of them so I couldn’t leave them behind.   They lived outside at that time because I had my dog that didn’t get along with cats.  Sadly he passed away 5 days before my birthday on July 20, 2024.  That truly broke my heart.  I truly wish that the situation was different for me.  I need the donation because I am set to have another surgery for the tear on my left knee once I am cleared from the last one in August.  It may take a few more months until I am fully recovered from both surgeries and i’ll love to be able to pay the accumulated bills and upcoming ones, and be able to survive while i am honna be healing from next surgery.  It should be given to me because I am a grateful giver who dedicated my life to take care of 3 of my sisters kids from the age of 15 and been the head of household of 7 including myself.  I took care of my mom for almost 2 years when she fell ill before passing.  I’ll love the opportunity to be supported in my time of need.  I’ll love the opportunity to get better and to get back to myself and support others again.  Although I am experiencing hardship, i sill have others who depends on me in Haiti and i have not been able to assist them.  I’ll love the opportunity to get the car fix, catch up on bills that are over due and get some work done before the next surgery.  Although, I may not be able to do too much work, I can do something.  I rather try to do some work then no work at all.   Having all the accumulated debts, the upcoming ones and my dad on my back about the car because he’s the one who financed it for me is truly weighting me down.   Without those stress and pressures from these debts  I feel that i’ll be able to focus on healing and live with some peace of mind while I am still here with my dad.  I am grateful to have my dad here although it’s challenging for us.  However, i’ll love to be able to catch up on bills and not eat up all his food.  The amount that I am requesting is $10,000 that is to pay off accumulated debts and upcoming ones .  This is my story and it took me a while to finally build the courage to tell my story and ask for help.  I am usually so quick to support others and unable to get supported by others.  I am asking donors for support because I just don’t know what else to do about this and I have no one to ask.  I have been stuck with this for a moment until the idea for this fundraising donation came to mind.  Even then I have been fighting myself about doing this.  I truly don’t know what else to do that is why I am asking and praying that my story touches others whom are able, willing, happy, and grateful to support me at this time.  And if nothing comes out of this, well at least I tried because since I had this idea, I just been tormented by not doing it.  I feel that now I am left with no choice but to do it so that i get supported and to stop the tormenting thoughts about doing it.   I feel grateful because I am able to put my pride and shame  to the side and be vulnerable enough to open up and share my story.  That feels great to me because I have been suffering with this issue of not being able to open up to receive.  Thank you to everyone who took the time to read my story.  Even if you don’t donate to me just know that you taking the time to read my story is also helpful cause maybe you’ll send me some good energy and a miraculous prayer to move me forward.  Who knows maybe you’re so connected to life that your great wishes open doors for me.  Thank you so much for your kindness towards me, it truly is appreciated.  Have a bless one.  My PayPal.me link is https://www.paypal.me/Naomiejoy

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writing to you today from a place of deep reflection, a place forged by experiences I wouldn’t wish upon anyone, yet experiences that have ultimately shaped me into the person I am today. Growing up, I held a naive, yet beautiful, belief in the inherent trustworthiness of the world – that family would always be a steadfast anchor, and institutions like medicine and law enforcement were there to protect and serve. Sadly, life had a harsh lesson in store for me.

There came a time when I was incredibly sick, facing what felt like insurmountable health challenges. I was desperate, begging my own family for understanding and support, yet they turned away. They abandoned me in my darkest hour, leaving me to navigate a terrifying landscape of uncontrolled emotions and a medical system that offered little solace. The pain of that abandonment was profound; it shattered my world and left me feeling utterly broken.

But even in that profound brokenness, a spark of hope ignited. I began a relentless pursuit of answers, delving into research, learning everything I could about my health and well-being. This journey of discovery, born out of necessity, led me down an unexpected path. It reignited a passion within me, a calling to teach and empower others.

Today, I am back in the classroom, pouring my heart and soul into my students. It’s an honor I don’t take lightly. I was even blessed with the incredible recognition of Teacher of the Year, a testament to the dedication I bring to my work every single day. My greatest desire is to ensure that my students never have to endure the kind of suffering I experienced. I strive to equip them with the strongest minds, the essential knowledge, and the unwavering resilience they’ll need to navigate this complex world successfully.

The path to this place has been arduous. I’ve faced significant financial burdens, a direct result of the difficult decisions I had to make during that challenging period of illness and career transition. Despite these ongoing struggles, I am committed to doing what is right, what is best, in the eyes of God, for my students, for myself, and for everyone around me.

It is with this deeply personal context that I am reaching out to you. Any support you could offer would be an immense help in alleviating the financial pressures that remain from that incredibly difficult time. It would allow me to continue focusing my energy on what truly matters: empowering the next generation and making a positive impact, ensuring that the lessons I learned through hardship can serve as a beacon for others.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Your consideration means more than words can express.

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Above is my (my instagram page where i post things ive learned to help others)

https://youtu.be/TS_27iQro9E  this is a video i made for teachers

https://youtu.be/MF8h_8Fk8-Q a short video i made when i won Teacher of Year

https://youtu.be/l0AHQakGWrI video i made for anyone to remind people of what is important

https://youtu.be/QKrFhLPdBhY video i made that shows my journey and a bit of what i have learned

With heartfelt gratitude,

Andrew Wilmot