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Hello everybody i am not the type of person to ask for anything but Ive stumbled across tough times and i am working two jobs to pay my bills but i am hardly covering them all i am asking is for 80 dollars just 5 dollars from a single person would really help i need this by June 4th please help me Thank You!

I am a 36 year old single mother of two awesome teenagers and I'm trying to fulfill a life long dream by going back to school.

For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to be an archaeologist and history professor as well as wanting to move to Norway since first reading the Prose Edda at the age of 11. Unfortunately those dreams got put on hold when I had my first child at the age of 19 and my second at 21. My children are now 15 and 17 and about to go off to university and begin their own lives and so it is time for me to revisit my dreams. This is going to consist of 3 steps each of wish I need help funding as I do not qualify for student loans/grants and cannot afford to quit my job to be elligible.

As the first step in this process I have been accepted to the University of Leicester to begin work on my BA in Ancient History and Classical Archaeology and am scheduled to begin classes on June 4th 2012 via distance education. In total the 3 year course will cost £10,350 with £1150 installments due every January, May and September 1st. Along with this one module requires me to go to England in year 2 for field school at Borrough Hill as well as a second trip over in year 3 for lab work. There is also an option to make a third trip for the graduation ceremony if funding allows. Each of these trips will cost roughly $2500 - $3000.

The second step in this plan is to complete a Master's degree in Nordic Viking and Medievil Studies at the University of Oslo in Norway. At this time UiO does not have tuition fees however they do require that international students have NOK 80,000 (roughly $13,500) per year of study. And Norwegian law prevents international students outside the EU from working while persuing their studies.

Finally the third step in the process much like the second involves doing further studies at UiO in the form of persuing a PhD in a topic related to Viking Metallurgy.

I have already taken steps to start covering costs on my own by working as much overtime as I can get (though this option is going to be limited once school starts as I will need to focus on school work) as well as moving from the house I was renting to a smaller, cheaper apartment with a roomate to cut costs. Unfortunately these measures alone aren't going to be enough to get me there. Any help you could give would be very much appreciated.

I can't write this myself so I'm dictating. Last week I saved my friend and his house from a fire he had started foolishly. I managed to put the fire out but received second degree burns covering most of my arms and hands. Normally I work on vehicles and haven't been able to because of this. All my savings are gone now. Had to sell my car for bills. Anything would help. Thank you guys so much.

Im 22 years old im a single mother of a wonderful 2 year old boy. I work part time and take care of my sick mom the money i make is not covering half of my bills they want to shut my power off, i have tryed getting help and it has gotten me no where please help!!

http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012303290018
For kayaker Steven Banks, it is going to be more about physical as well as mental endurance rather than simply covering a set distance around Marco, Goodland and Cape Romano.

Banks, owner of Dreamlander Tours, on April 20 will set out on a 24-mile round trip he estimates will take about 24 hours, including a night stop on the water in the vicinity of Cape Romano when he will be on his own without a back-up team.

He is attempting the feat to raise money for three of his pet charities, the Impact community outreach ministry overseen by local pastor Ben Sprankle; a Malawi, Africa, charitable medical clinic called Partners in Hope; and a Cuaravac, Mexico, mother who is blind and has an epileptic son.

A poignant Marco Island connection is that another of her sons, Benito, worked on the island, raised a family, but died in 2011 from meningitis following a mosquito bite.

Banks had befriended Benito.

“Before he passed, he asked to make sure his mother and brother were taken care of,” Banks said.

A trip to Mexico to meet them prompted Banks to do everything he can for them, and his goal is to have them come to the United States for treatment.

Banks has called his fundraising paddle Kayak Marco 24.

It will consist of the 24-hour paddle that may incur inclement weather and unpredictable winds, put him at risk during the Cape Romano solo stop, and put strain on his body because of being out on the water for such an extended time.

But he is not too worried about that aspect.

As a hands-on guide, he paddles up to five or six hours at least three times a week, so has plenty of residual paddling fitness.

Still, he said, the length of time he will spend out on the water represents an unpredictable challenge, so he is avoiding any kind of complacency.

Banks’ route is not a fixed affair either, other than he starts and finishes at the Snook Inn.

While winds are unpredictable from this far out, tides are not, so Banks is studying charts and conferring with some of his charter fishing captain friends to map out the best places to try to be at certain times.

The combination of headwinds as well as fighting an in- or outgoing tide could be formidable, he said.

If the going is really good, he added, he will probably put in extra miles.

The kayak Banks plans to paddle is not the sleek, 17-foot kind that could zip around Marco, Goodland and Cape Romano in a matter of a few hours.

He will be using an ordinary, fairly short and stable craft that doesn’t have much gliding ability, so every stroke will count.

While Banks’ sole motivation for the endurance paddle is for his three pet causes, a cherry on top may come in the form of recognition by the Guinness Book of Records.

The category would be “longest nonstop time period for a single person kayaking.”

The recognition would be subject to correct and exhaustive documentation, Banks said.

Want to help?
What: Kayak Marco 24
Who: Steven Banks will spend 24 hours paddling around Marco, Goodland and Cape Romano
When: April 20-21
Where: Start and finish points are 1 p.m. at the Snook Inn.
Motive: Charitable
Donations: Visit dreamlandertours.com or call 240-2117. By mail, make checks out to Kayak Marco 24 and send to:
Kayak Marco 24
c/o Steven Banks
2701 55th Terrace SW
Naples, FL 34116

I am not even asking for money. I just need a cosigner for my GraduatePLUS loan for med school and don't have anyone. I have been accepted to Ross University for September, 2012. I am getting the standard Direct loan from the government but that does not even come close to covering the cost of med school so I also need the government PLUS loan, which requires a credit check. I have OK credit, but it's not great and I know I won't qualify.

I know that this is a huge undertaking, especially for a stranger. I also realize the added risk to you, given the fact that I will be attending a foreign medical school. However, I am an incredibly driven and responsible person who will (obviously) stop at nothing to realize my dream of becoming a doctor. If you are considering helping me, please make yourself aware of how this might affect your credit until I can release you from the loan (because I am not even 100% aware of what all of the implications might be. I was a biology major, not a finance major). Best case scenario: you have enough money and good enough credit that this will never affect you; you can sign it and forget about me as I promise I will never cause you any trouble. One thing is for sure: if you do this for me, I will certainly never forget you. Please have some faith in the human race and help me help others. Thank you.

I been thinking back on how I got so alone in this world. I was in a couple of abusive relationships where what few friends I had drifted away. I have always been shy so making friends hasn't always been easy for me. I had a couple close friends but they are long gone from my life now. The last couple of relationships, my boyfriend was my best friend but they weren't much of a friend or boyfriend but I stayed in both way too long because it was all I had. Both were so abusive I have no self esteem left. Then to top it off, for the past couple of years depression has caused me to eat way too much. I work part time so very little money, eat on the cheap, and without a car, I just haven't gone anywhere. I just sit at home. To tell you the truth, I am really ashamed of the way I look and people can be SO mean when you are big. About a month ago, I stepped on a scale at Publix and found I weigh 293 lbs. For the past month I have been reaccessing my life and I have already lost 23lbs. Out walking more and beginning to thaw my heart out a bit. Unfortunately with this thaw, I am finding there is so much pain, sadness, shame, and loneliness. I guess the food was covering all of that up. Today I was actually on links about depression then on to crisis and it led me to this site. I was just thinking about picking up and moving to a new area, anything to get me out of this rut. Unfortunately the weight and loneliness I will take with me anywhere I go. So I thought I would give this a try. Honesty, I am not a downer. I was always known to have a great sense of humor, was trying to learn German, and took off on adventures at the drop of a hat. I love to picnic so much, I actually spread a blanket out on the livingroom floor and have floor picnics. I loved to walk in the rain. I usta love hiking and being outside. I was a good friend too. I lost her somehow but am trying to get her back :) I know there are chat things but I am older (49) and I never chatted. I don't know much about twitter but I do get texts from Blake Shelton on twitter because I love his sense of humor (warped and a little naughty like mine)Anyway, I didn't mean for this to be a book, just reaching out to see if anyone is there...

I've always been too proud and independent to ask for help... now I feel like im drowning. This is my last resort, I can't face the world with my poor excuse of a life!
The love of my life left me, left me with a note that said 'stay cool'. He had surrounded me with fake love and security. Convincing me that my best choice in life was to discharge from the military (after eight years of service) and be a stay at home mum to our children. I obliged. I loved him and I believed he loved me. I ask you, what would you have done??
So it turns out he never loved our children or myself. He left, never to be heard from since (eight months ago). I was left with combined debts totalling $180k. His not an Australian citizen meaning I am responsible for this debt. I have no income and two children. Is bankruptcy my only option?
Please help me, I have tried to stay composed and in control, I have tried to reinlist (not targets for fy 12/13), i have tried to find employment. I have a casual job, however I am not covering the loan repayments! I am begging for your help, please help me. I constantly ask myself 'how could i not have seen this coming??' but i loved him, i loved him so much. He was a professional on a good income and we had a family together. Was it wrong of me to feel secure. Was my choices considered normal, would you have done things differently?

HI, I'm a married mum of two, and our family is going through a tough patch. My daughter has a rare neurological condition called Sturge Weber syndrome, which consists of a large Port Wine Birthmark covering two thirds of her face, scalp, and chest, learning difficulties, speech delay, potentially glaucoma in the future. Thankfully she has never had a full seizure that so many SWS children have daily. She started school this year, and we were successful in applying for a Support Teacher and Language Therapist to help her so she could attend mainstream school. When I say successful, I mean we fought all the way !!! This extra teaching she receives means she gets a lot of homework to keep up with the rest of the class, so I went part time at work, so I could pick her up from school, at spend the time concentrating on her homework, etc. so this had a significant effect on our finances. But my husbands business was doing Ok. He and another partner run a small metal work business, just the two of them. However, since October 2011, the work for them has dried up, and there has been several months where they've not had enough business to take home any pay. We also have to take out daughter to a hospital 300 miles away for her laser surgery for the Port Wine Birthmark. The surgery is to lighten the birthmark as much as possible. So far we have seen some good results but she still has some way to go. Unfortunately, these hospital trips cost us quite a bit, by the time we pay for the fuel, overnight stay in hotel and food, etc. If any can spare any amount of cash to help us through this incredibly tough period, I would be so grateful.
Thanks for taking time to read this post.
regards

Hello,

I owe $300 in utilities. Last time I tried to pay my electric bill, I accidentally overdrew my account. Please help me get caught up so that this basic necessity is no longer a worry. I have a little bit of low-paid temp work at the moment, but that's it. It's not going to go far in covering basic housing, etc.

Thank you for your consideration. If just six people donate $50, this will be all taken care of and I will be able to breathe at least a bit easier.

I don't have a sob story. I'm really very lucky. This debt accumulated whilst I was in a full time job. My hours have been reduced due to the current climate. Luclily I found another part time job but am still not earning as much as before and am just covering my bills, food and school stuff for the kids. I'd really like to clear my credit card debt but it would be really nice just to be able to find the mimimum monthly payment to pay them too. So, if you do have any money spare, I really would appreciate it.

After being away since 1997, I've come back to care for my disabled mother. I myself have degenerative bone and disc disease of the spine. Making it impossible for me to do any of the labor. The building use to be a bar with an apartment upstairs. Due to her disabilities, she lives on the bar level. Years ago they had a porch added, which is partially cantilevered improperly. Someone installed a shower on the bar level, in the process, they cut a main beam rather than get a longer piece of pipe. I'm not able to find out when the unit was installed, but it was long enough ago that now the bar level bathrooms(yes, both mens and ladies rooms are still in there), and the apartment floors are all sloped. If memory serves me, lolly columns should stop/possibly reverse this.
The well is working when it wants to, the water runs, then shuts itself off, anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes later, it comes back on. The furnace had a burned out blower part which I'm paying the bill off, leaving less than $75 cash after covering the expenses of this building each month. And the plumber said it would be close to $200 just to start fixing the well issue. Not even knowing if it is the pump or not.
The weather here is too much for my body without access to hot water therapy. I don't know how long it will be before I can no longer handle the pain in these temps. I am rather desperate for any help at all. I'm 46, single, and have no one to help me without paying hefty fee's. This building is in dire need of repairs. If anyone could please find it in their heart to help two women that have no one to lend a hand...PLEASE HELP?
Thank you for reading and have an outstanding day!

After being away since 1997, I've come back to care for my disabled mother. I myself have degenerative bone and disc disease of the spine. Making it impossible for me to do any of the labor. The building use to be a bar with an apartment upstairs. Due to her disabilities, she lives on the bar level. Years ago they had a porch added, which is partially cantilevered improperly. Someone installed a shower on the bar level, in the process, they cut a main beam rather than get a longer piece of pipe. I'm not able to find out when the unit was installed, but it was long enough ago that now the bar level bathrooms(yes, both mens and ladies rooms are still in there), and the apartment floors are all sloped. If memory serves me, lolly columns should stop/possibly reverse this.
The well is working when it wants to, the water runs, then shuts itself off, anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes later, it comes back on. The furnace had a burned out blower part which I'm paying the bill off, leaving less than $75 cash after covering the expenses of this building each month. And the plumber said it would be close to $200 just to start fixing the well issue. Not even knowing if it is the pump or not.
The weather here is too much for my body without access to hot water therapy. I don't know how long it will be before I can no longer handle the pain in these temps. I am rather desperate for any help at all. I'm 46, single, and have no one to help me without paying hefty fee's. This building is in dire need of repairs. If anyone could please find it in their heart to help two women that have no one to lend a hand...PLEASE HELP?
Thank you for reading and have an outstanding day!

After being away since 1997, I've come back to care for my disabled mother. I myself have degenerative bone and disc disease of the spine. Making it impossible for me to do any of the labor. The building use to be a bar with an apartment upstairs. Due to her disabilities, she lives on the bar level. Years ago they had a porch added, which is partially cantilevered improperly. Someone installed a shower on the bar level, in the process, they cut a main beam rather than get a longer piece of pipe. I'm not able to find out when the unit was installed, but it was long enough ago that now the bar level bathrooms(yes, both mens and ladies rooms are still in there), and the apartment floors are all sloped. If memory serves me, lolly columns should stop/possibly reverse this.
The well is working when it wants to, the water runs, then shuts itself off, anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes later, it comes back on. The furnace had a burned out blower part which I'm paying the bill off, leaving less than $75 cash after covering the expenses of this building each month. And the plumber said it would be close to $200 just to start fixing the well issue. Not even knowing if it is the pump or not.
The weather here is too much for my body without access to hot water therapy. I don't know how long it will be before I can no longer handle the pain in these temps. I am rather desperate for any help at all. I'm 46, single, and have no one to help me without paying hefty fee's. This building is in dire need of repairs. If anyone could please find it in their heart to help two women that have no one to lend a hand...PLEASE HELP?
Thank you for reading and have an outstanding day!

After being away since 1997, I've come back to care for my disabled mother. I myself have degenerative bone and disc disease of the spine. Making it impossible for me to do any of the labor. The building use to be a bar with an apartment upstairs. Due to her disabilities, she lives on the bar level. Years ago they had a porch added, which is partially cantilevered improperly. Someone installed a shower on the bar level, in the process, they cut a main beam rather than get a longer piece of pipe. I'm not able to find out when the unit was installed, but it was long enough ago that now the bar level bathrooms(yes, both mens and ladies rooms are still in there), and the apartment floors are all sloped. If memory serves me, lolly columns should stop/possibly reverse this.
The well is working when it wants to, the water runs, then shuts itself off, anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes later, it comes back on. The furnace had a burned out blower part which I'm paying the bill off, leaving less than $75 cash after covering the expenses of this building each month. And the plumber said it would be close to $200 just to start fixing the well issue. Not even knowing if it is the pump or not.
The weather here is too much for my body without access to hot water therapy. I don't know how long it will be before I can no longer handle the pain in these temps. I am rather desperate for any help at all. I'm 46, single, and have no one to help me without paying hefty fee's. This building is in dire need of repairs. If anyone could please find it in their heart to help two women that have no one to lend a hand...PLEASE HELP?
Thank you for reading and have an outstanding day!

I am asking for help as in September I am doing a PGCE in Maths at university. Unfortunately I will not be entitled to a bursary as I received a third in my honours degree and Gove has decided in his wisdom not to fund people with thirds!
I have worked in a secondary school for 4 years covering for absent teachers and have proven myself to be effective in the classroom. I believe teaching is my vocation, I really want to work within the community giving something back. Whilst doing my degree, which was completed through distant learning, so I was completely on my own, I worked full time and raised two children. I have worked really hard to get where I am and have never asked for anyone's help until now! I'm desperate to do it, if I could work during it I would but it is such a time consuming training course I would never have the hours in the day to do it!
I hope you can find it in your heart to help me.

Thank you for listening.

Jo x

I have come across this site in hopes of people out there that can read this and hopefully assist my family with our financial emergencies; because there are many. I am a 26 year old male, and the only one who has a job right now in my family. I have a younger sister and younger brother. We live with our Mother in a small, cramped, decaying 2 bedroom apartment that can barely be suited for 2 individuals, let alone 4. Our Father has abandoned our family, this being several years ago. Since that time, and even before that time, we have been struggling with bills, rent payments, and utility expenses that are not included in our rent. After my Father left, the situation has gotten increasingly worse, with the term "living paycheck to paycheck" sounding like it would be a better life. We are living well below that standard, with the money I'm making barely covering rent payments; sometimes going into the next month. My bills are always 2-3 months behind, because I simply cannot pay them. My Mother's bills are even worse, some 4,5, even 6 months back. We simply do not have enough money to get back on track, and I feel that soon this battle may be lost if something goes wrong. If I lose my job or somehow become incapacitated; we are homeless, it's that simple. In total, truthfully my family needs close to $70,000.00 to get out of our financial crunch. This includes my bills, as well as my loan for my truck, being the only family vehicle and me as the only one who can drive. I have $12,000.00 left on that loan, and due to rent I cannot pay it. If I default(I have already received repossession letters), we are in serious trouble. My other bills, such as credit cards and loans against my 401K to pay for rent are roughly $15,000.00. Credit cards were maxed out to pay bills, and I could not make the payments back, that is why they are maxed out. My sister's student loans for college, which are approximately $30,000.00, my Mother's bills which are ALL behind, are close to $14,000.00, which are credit cards again for bills, and interest on those cards due for over the credit limit penalties. I beg any and everyone who is capable and able to donate to please do. This situation is not getting any better, and I fear the worse. With eviction threats, repossession letters, and certified mail coming with threatening legal actions being taken against us for being unable to pay these bills, stress would be an understatement. Rent is $1575 a month, not including utilities. With utilities, we pay over $2,000.00 a month, just to keep a roof over our heads and appliances for food working. PLEASE, we need help, desperately and immediately. I thank anyone who has read this in advance. Thank you so much, any contribution would really be a blessing.

Hello everyone Im a 53 year old single mom in PA with two children, very amazing children. My daughter is 21 and works hard serving coffee and donuts, My son who is 19 years old does the same type of work, and also goes to college. I am disabled and at home, I have diabetes, no cartilage in my right knee, almost lost my life twice with two pulmonary embolisms. I am currently on warffrin for life along with other meds that are keeping me alive. I am stressing out because, being a mother, I am worried about my two kids, they work so hard, I cannot help them now, and I am feeling stressed about it, we all live together in public housing, and we are barely covering our bills. We are just getting by, and my wish is to help my children, I am not asking for a handout, I am just asking for a stay at home job I can do on the computer so they can spend more money on the things they need than having to chip in for the rent. My kids are really good kids doing the right thing, it is unfortunate that they have to live in these circumstances. their father, he lives in another state,and, well he feels his obligation is over, and is not helping them at all anymore. I am basically alone in finishing raising my children. I have typing skills, and good phone skills, I just cannot stand on my legs too long. Unfortunately I can't drive or own a car. My son has a car but it is not in the best of condition,he needs a new car so he can go to work and to school, and my daughter is getting married, she deserves a nice wedding, I want to help them both, and feel really stressed about it. My goal is to find a work at home job, so I can help them with their goals. These kids are my life. I want to see them happy because, that would make me happy. I could use someone's help out there. If you want to help me finish raising my children by donating information for money for the things they need I would appreciate that too. All I ask is that you give what you can, and God Bless you for your help.

sincerely, a Mother in the Poconos.

I'm a firefighter in Texas with two kids and a wife going to school. In February, while forcible entry training(breaking down doors), I tore a ligament in my left wrist. Although workman’s comp was covering 75 percent of my pay, they were making those payments every three to 6 weeks. Unfortunately, during that time many of my payments for phone, utility, and even mortgage ran past due and accumulated a ridiculous amount of late fees.
I have been back to work for one month and have only barely started getting my bills together, but because I am so far behind we are still barely able to make minimum payments to avoid incurring any more late fees.
I just spent my last check entirely on our mortgage, to keep the water from getting shut off again, and on our car payments. The account is now negative. Now, we barely have enough cash for gas for myself to go to work and my wife to go to school (not to mention her brakes on her vehicle are way overdue to be replaced). My retired firefighter father offered to buy us groceries for the next 2 weeks, but due to his fixed income and his own personal medical bills, I have a hard time accepting his money, because he will be putting himself in a financial bind. Anything you can do to help alleviate the financial crisis we are in would help to make us stable enough to at least get my children gifts for this Christmas. This is my first time, so I really don't know if this will work, but I certainly hope it does because I have absolutely no other options. Thank you all so much.

free, beat me almost to death twice, stold all I have, divorced my family by drugging my husband addicted to narcotics who has filed false charges, made one of my children lie even though I have proof of no crime committed. I was not arrested. They filed false charges against me utilizing government agencies. They are also in with Al Queda. They have ruined the economy. They want to destroy all trees and forests. They are criminally insane. I receive death threats daily. They torture me. They are covering up their crimes by saying people are crazy and it is not real bs. Protect your families. They want World War 3. They try to give child molesters children, turn people into prostitutes and destroy the environment. Save the world now. Please help me too. They promised my ex husband $100,000 to help steal. Please stop these Nazi scum bags.

Hi I am a 36 year old single father who needs help to finish college.

I am only 4 classes (12 credits) away from getting my degree.

I lost my aid because I was out for a time during the semester and lost it because of it.

Any help will go towards covering my credit hours, books, and other expenses towards finishing up my degree.

I am on a fixed income where it is nearly impossible to finish up there, my deadline to finish is coming up fast.

12/2011 to be truthful because my last semester is the winter 2012 semester and if I can't do it I will have to start all over again and I do not want to start over since I am very close to being done.

I am looking at $900.00 US and any help will be greatful.

Help me make my dream come true, thank you and god bless

I had some surgery and my insurance is not covering all of the cost and need to catch up some bills also my son was injured at work and is still not able to work and he is receiving some money from workers comp but he is still having a hard time and I am helping what I can but it is putting a strain on me I am retired mil and work partime but our hours are being cut and making things worse any help you can provide would be greatly appreciate and god bless each and everyone of you...thank you in advance have a nice day

I would prefer to not get into the painful backstory of how this all ended up happening. Suffice to say I live with my mom and she is on disability. I feel like a worthless pile of...

I am a VERY creative person with a lot of ideas, plans and goals. I just don't have the money to bring them to life, and living off my mother, albeit helping her with things she can't do, isn't going to bring my dreams to life.

I have been considering opening a night club and basing it around my own dance music. I am a home producer. The problem with that is finding a good location, and it will be at least $100,000 to start up a decent night club, and that's only covering the start up and the first 2-3 months of costs.

I think my best bet is to go with my game concepts. I have a cousin that does programming that I could hire, or possibly find someone at the local college. Best of all the start up is much lower. Space, 2 or 3 new computers, taking care of starting an LLC, security installation, etc.

All in I could run a 2 person gaming start up a whole year on around $65,000. 3 person for about $80,000, and there are no risks involved because I have complete confidence in my game concepts.

Even as a casual gamer I have seen games with less going for them than what I have planned making money.

I have it in me to start up an entertainment empire. I have a lot of the ye olde tavern keep in me and there is nothing I like more than seeing people have fun.

So what do you say, would you help me bring some fun to the world?

I NEED MONEY FOR SCHOOL! $7,500. After managing an office for 5 years, I got laid off. For over a year. Lost nearly everything and had to go bankrupt. Yes I did. So I finally get a job and I'm barely covering rent. Had to take my car off the road cause I can't afford the insurance. Taking the bus. I'm working a second job on the weekends and I got accepted into the online Histotechnology program at the Medical University of India. It's online and my employer is going to let me do the clinical stuff at work. And once I'm done I'll have a job! Finally a job that is over 20,000 a year.

Here is the catch. I have no tuition benefits. I'm maxed on my undergraduate federal loans and, like I said, I went bankrupt last year. No one will loan me the money.

I've won 2 scholarships from the New York State Histotechnolgical Society but it doesn't even cover my books.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help me help myself!!!!

I am a 53 yr old female who is out of work, and has a disabled husband. Needless to say, his income doesn't come close to covering the bills! I have always worked and enjoy it, but it's taken me longer than expected to find a job. I have applied to everywhere to do anything. Not even a phone call yet! Right now I volunteer in a local food bank to help folks like me. It lifts me up! Thanks! I greatly appreciate it!!!!!