Deserving Tags

As I said I am sure you heard someone saying they need help. If you are reading this. It is hopeful that you are here to help someone with a request. AND I am more hopeful you have come to my ad to help me.

You see, I have been waiting for the last four years for what I call my turn. In that I have been waiting to find a job. Not much luck there. For my turn to live in a better home, with stuff that does not have bedbugs because there is no help in the area for beds and that do not come with those little blood suckers. My lags are still littered there bit marks.

It is so depressing because I am gaining way to much weight. AND because I only get food stamps. I cannot really afford the healer stuff. Out side my rent. I get less then $30.00 a month to live on ($29.00). That is $14.50 every two weeks. I barely have enough to buy the essentials. I am more then just struggling. I am almost suffering.

MY past makes it hard for me to get a job. AND I cannot improve my past if I cannot get a job. I have a hard time getting to school to get my GED. Because I have a lack of reliable transportation. AND that is in part of why I am here.

I am asking ANYONE. With the ability to help me with any little bit they can. Your generosity, will go towards helping me pay off my debt, buy a vehicle (and register it and insure it), and with any luck get on my feet.

You see, I have this plan. If I could get as close to $10,000 as possible (I am willing to pay back anyone willing to help me-upward of twice that if you can help with all that at once). To one pay back as much of the $1,000 give or take a few dollars (or close to because I could likely get the company to settle for less. Then I will like to buy me a truck (heavy duty or a former U-Haul) fix it up, register it, and insure it my guess is something like $8,000. The rest will go toward buying a bed that does not have bed bugs. Get a new par of boots (which cost about $50.00 locally). Blankets, pillows (again with out the bugs), and some other little bits and tickets.

But if I could get help with even half that I will make it work some how. (not to sound ungrateful). I appreciate the time it took to read this. AND To read others stories. I wish I could get on my feet it might very well be a day I will return and help someone out on here to. But like everyone else, I am in need to.

Now in closing. I do not know if I am more deserving or not. But if you could help me, perhaps make it my turn. I will not let what you help me with pass me up. Please help where you can. Even if all I get is like $500.00 I could buy me a bed. AND those little twinkets. I was talking about. Every dollars counts. Thanks for helping me, and other people.

I have no money (well dur!!) and it's nobody's fault except good old moi. I've never saved money, always lived to my means, and made do with what we have. But now that rainy day I should have been saving for is now here, and I could really do with some extra cash! Neither me or my family have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, we won't die if nobody donates, my children won't starve and I'll probably carry on making do. But having that little bit extra would just help so very much. I know are thousands of people worse off then I am, who are much more deserving of financial help. But if there is anyone in the world who can spare any amount of cash it would be immensely appreciated and would just make my day/month/year!! As that saying goes, "if you don't ask, you don't get", so we'll see what happens!!

What do you say when you are entreating an entire world of strangers to come to your aid? How do you sound deserving of their help? How do you express, without writing a novel, why you are in need, how you came to be there, how you came to choose this way of seeking help, and how very afraid you feel.
First, the reason I chose this method. I was feeling frustrated one night after being asked to work another fund raiser. While there is no doubt that the family is very much in need their financial security was markedly better than my own. I was wondering why it seemed that it was always people who already had some means at their disposal who got that kind of sympathy and help. Obviously I was feeling self centered but still the thought remained, what kind of resources were there out there for people like me, people barely above poverty level and struggling to keep from going under. So...I started searching the internet and came across references to "begging" online. I was shocked, I was appalled...I was hopeful. The anonymity of it was a big plus.
Feeling so hopeless, and out of control is very frightening for me. I work with the public. The street people call me Smiley because I try to always stay upbeat while at work and they know that if I can I will always help them with a dollar or two when they need it. There are many people ( even those who are only a few years younger than my 55) who call me Mom and have come to me for assistance both emotionally and financially. I have two adult children of my own and many more that have come through my household and are a part of my family even though they are not related biologically. I send my own Mother money a couple times a month. She lives on a fixed income that doesn't even cover here cost of living. I can no longer afford these things but I don't know how to cut off the aid to others even though I, myself, am in need of aid.
My husband and I come from poor families and were determined to make a better life for our own children. Since we both only had high school educations neither one of us are in well paying jobs but we have always managed to survive and our children never had to worry about whether Mom and Dad were going to be able to feed and clothe them. But things have gotten progressively worse this year.
I tried to start a small business in order to provide my oldest grandchildren and one of my children with a secure job and something meaningful to do. Trying to keep them out of the "system" and teach them to have self respect, and trying to provide a means for them to have financial security. But the business never picked up and we were funneling money into it...my daughter lost her husband and we were also supporting her household. The financial strain has put us in debt that we cannot pay. Our cars have broken down, there are three running vehicles for six drivers to use getting to work and looking for work but no money to repair or replace them. My daughter and her children are living in my home, having lost theirs, and my husband and I are staying with my youngest and her family. Her husband was recently laid off and she is expecting her second child. My husband had to have surgery and that put him off work for six weeks, and now in order to keep his job we have to somehow pay for hearing aids ($3000 for the least expensive ones). Although it is hard we have stuck together and are helping each other as best we can.
The problem is that I see no end in sight. Just the electric bill is $6oo a month thru the winter months. Fuel is outrageous. Food for this many people (5 adults, 3 late teens, and 3 small children) is very expensive in this state. Mortgage payments, gas for cars, and phones...these are things everyone has to pay. I know there are many who are far worse off than I, at least we still have roofs over our heads. But the output is so much higher than the income and each month, each WEEK, sees me feeling a little more desperate. How will I, will we, end up? Will we all be living on the street next year? The interior of Alaska is no climate for the homeless. I don't know what it will take to make this better, to make my family secure but I hope there is help out there for us.

I am an honest, hardworking man. However, I don't make much money and I desperately need help. We are struggling to get by and, just like most people, we are having a very difficult time. I am just asking for ANY donation at all so I can get some much needed dental work done. I have a hereditary condition that caused the loss of most of my teeth. Because of this, I am unable to chew properly. I would just like to be able to eat proper food instead of mush. I know I am not the only one who needs help, and I know there are much more deserving people than myself, I you are unable to help, I really do understand if you cannot assist us. Thank you and bless you for any help you may be able to give.

I am an honest, hardworking man. However, I don't make much money and I desperately need help. We are struggling to get by and, just like most people, we are having a very difficult time. I am just asking for ANY donation at all so I can get some much needed dental work done. I have a hereditary condition that caused the loss of most of my teeth. Because of this, I am unable to chew properly. I would just like to be able to eat proper food instead of mush. I know I am not the only one who needs help, and I know there are much more deserving people than myself, I you are unable to help, I really do understand if you cannot assist us. Thank you and bless you for any help you may be able to give.

I have a son is very talented. He had been accepted to a great recording arts program but I'm afraid I'm gonna crush him when I tell him I can't afford it. I work 26 days a month but still live paycheck to paycheck even though we don't waste money. My ex-husband was an alcoholic so I left with 6 suitcases and never looked back. I had to start over with nothing but I have worked hard and never accepted any type of government assistance. It has been a hard 8 years but I am now swallowing my pride and begging that someone would help me get my son to college. He has never been in trouble and every teacher he has ever had has always says he is polite and works hard. We come from a small rural town and he would be the first in my entire family to attend a university. He even volunteers for several charity events every year. He is so deserving of this chance to live his dream so please help. Thank you for any consideration. Even small donations add up.

I am homeless.
I am trying to get a job, settle some bills.
and also maybe get my little dog back.
he is a cutie.
sweetest little guy ever.

I know there are other more deserving out here.
You probably should give to those needy people first.
If you can help me, thank you.
I will pay everyone back.
Thanks.

I have been with my wonderful husband for 9 years and we have been married for 4. We have been through so much together and he really is my everything. We would love to start a family together but firstly we need to clear our debts so we can give our child the best start we can. We aren't too badly off compared to some folk but our biggest worry is the credit card as we pay off a bit each month but get whammed by interest so are back where we started.

If you could spare anything it would be gratefully received and I will pay it forward to someone else deserving once we make a serious dent in the card.

Thank you for reading xx

Hi everyone. If you're reading this, thank you. Let me say upfront, I'm not asking specifically for money. I'm just going to spill my guts about this hand I was dealt.

I've had a hard life. My mother passed away when I was 12, and my father passed away at 20. He left me a lot of debt and a house to maintain.

The stress of all this has given me problems. I started having panic attacks and was hospitalized for a cardiac arrhythmia. Recently, I developed optic neuritis. I'm working on getting Medicaid to cover some of my costs but right now I'm in debt about #1000.

There is one blessing in my life, a relative who pays my internet and utilities. He also helps me with food. But that's all he can do. He goes without to provide me with that. Otherwise I'd be homeless, hungry, and who knows where.

So I'm blessed to have the basics in life. But there's so many things that I need that I have to beg other people for. My family is...not so supportive. All I have left are aunts and uncles, all except one on my mom's side. My mom's side of the family pretty much abandoned me when she died. They put me though shame and humiliation when I ask for help.

I want a job, but I live in a very rural area. I've applied s o many places up to an hour away but I don't hear anything back. Recently I applied for some state jobs which I'm hoping might come through.

These are the things I need and things I want, so you know what my intentions are.

Need:
Toilet paper.... :( The way I've been getting it now is to go into public restrooms and putting some in my purse. I feel wrong about this. But what can I say, it's a necessity?

Personal items...I won't go into detail but I'm talking about um, feminine ones. I get the Dollar Store brand kind, but even then it's too much. I've had to go without it which is very hard.

Hygiene items...I stopped using soap and shampoo conditioner. I would love to...I feel dirty honestly. But I can't afford anything. I only use deodorant every few days because the bottle is running low and I'm trying to make it last.

House items...I need dish washing soap. I can't afford paper plates and am just washing dishes with hot water now. Sometimes I cant' clean it all the way through that way, but I just have to forget it. I also need laundry detergent. I'm almost out of a huge bottle that I have made last over a year. It was Sun brand from the dollar store, and I loved it. I'm all about generic.

Gas money...My car is an old SUV, and it takes a fair amount of gas. I try to limit when I drive. But it's a necessity since I live alone and in a rural area. I have to drive to run errands, go see the doctor, go to job interviews. I usually beg for this the most cause this is one of the things I can't do without.

Medication...I'm on two heart medications because of my arrhythmia. It's important I take them. I tried taking them twice per day instead of three, and I had horrible palpitations. So this is kind of my priority. As I'm still uninsured, both medications cost about 12 dollars a month.

Okay those are all things that I feel I need. Now, what I "want".

Clothes...I haven't bought new clothes since 2007. That's when my dad got diagnosed with cancer. My shirts have holes in them, so do my jeans. I got them from Goodwill originally most likely, I like to be frugal. The only person I have is made of linen and has a hole so things fall out of it! I've lost weight and I have had my jeans fall down in public. It's bad. I only have one bra and it's way past it's prime. I would love a little money to buy some basic things. Jeans that fit, some cotton T-shirts, a purse. Maybe even something for job interviews? I think part of the reason I get denied is because I show up in jeans and a T and flip flips. But that's all I have.

Beauty stuff...Okay, this stuff is totally not worth your money, I get it. But I just thought I'd list everything. It sucks being a young woman who can't feel pretty. I'm unwashed, my clothes make me feel like a hobo. I see other girls my age in class (I attend college part time thanks to financial aid) looking and smelling beautiful. I mean...

I just want a hair cut. Recently, I hacked about 6 inches off myself with scissors. It's not pretty. I just want a little powder and some lip gloss to not feel so plain. I just want a spritz of perfume so that there's something beautiful in my senses. I daydream about when I used to wear cute clothes, go to a salon. Wear mascara and paint my names. Ahh...But this is just a dream. I don't expect anyone to help me with things like that.

A new laptop/tablet...The one I have now is really old and really slow. Don't expect anyone to get me one. If it happened, I would probably assume I'm dead and in some sort of heavenly afterlife. Then I might pass out from shock.

So this my friends, is my general beg for help. I'm a 23 year old girl without much family. My basics are covered, but that leaves a lot for someone who is broke. I'm actively searching for employment. I've applied from Dr.'s offices to bars. I'm part time in college, and I'm not sure what I want to study yet.

I don't drink, if I had the money for beer I'd buy TP instead. I don't smoke or do any illegal drugs. I'm not a criminal.

I am not someone who wants to just take money. If you are down on your luck too, please don't send me anything. Put it in savings. Give it to some of these people who are about to lose their homes if you must. They're deserving.

If you're apprehensive about giving money but still want to help, you totally can. A package filled with toilet paper, tampons, shampoo...that would be like Christmas morning to me, I swear.

I'm not sure what I'm going to get out of this. Writing this was therapeutic though. If you're on this site, you're already a nice person. I bet 90 percent of the traffic is people who want something, like me. People who go on here to help someone is probably such a rare thing.

Thanks for reading.

First off,let me start off by saying i hate doing this. I dont like asking family for money,much less complete strangers,but i have reached my breaking point and i feel as if there is no where else to turn. Me and my husband have always finacially struggled. He is a logger, its what he has always known,but between the rain and the snow and the broke down equipment,he doesnt get to work very much. Up until about 4 months ago,we were living with my parents,including thier home we have lived in 11 different homes and 3 different states in the last 3 years. We always have to follow the work. We have finally found a decent home in our home state,and finally felt as if we were going to be alright. Unfortuantly,that is not the case,as it never is. In the past few month,he has had to miss a ton of work due to weather and crappy equipment,getting us behind on bills we had just recently caught up on. This includes the rent,and his child support. He has always tried to do right by his children,but when he gets behind,his childrens mother throws the book at him. She has had him served for another court date and is threating to not let him see his children anymore,as if she lets him see them regulary anyways. She has money and had no problem with hiring a attorney. We desperatly need money to hire our own. Everytime we have had to go to court he has been ordered to pay amounts that there is no way he could afford. We just need help right now,and i know that there are plenty more deserving people than us out there. And if their is no one willing,i completly understand. But if their is someone,you would be helping us out so much because my husband wants to see and care for his children. Thank you for taking the time to read this and God bless.

The rent is Overdue, I don't have a dime in my purse, 2 kids clinging to me for every ounce of want and need. No child support checks, no family to help, or who would care to help. Old credit card , medical bills, and other misc. charges that I've incurred over the past 10 years remain unpaid. Sought government assistance and they only give you enough to do one or the other, so it's either pay my bills or pay the rent. I no longer have a cell phone, besides the free govt phone they give you with 70 minutes a month on it. I have a car, but it needs work, hundreds of dollars of work. 35 years and I'm still striving for a destination spot. a place of rest, stability, and contentedness. Wondering when and how my load will lighten. Thinking about running away, then I look at my babies and know that they would find a way to keep me here with them, their smiles, playing, hugs, and the like. I often wonder how I ended up in this place of not knowing, confusion, heartache, toil, lack, despair, and think why me, then again, why not me? Is God trying to show/tell me something? What, I'm all ears, and eyes, you've got my attention, and have had it held there for about 5 years. Everything changed when my mom left us, everything changed when she passed. You must understand my mother was a paragon, well I guess every decent kid would say that about their mom, but mine really was. If I were to tell you about her, you would feel what I felt and others felt about her even in a moment, a fragment of a second, you would get a sense of her spirit, humor, nuture, kindness, humility, charity, etc. I could go on and on about her. but you don't want to hear about that you want to know why I am writing this, and like so many other countless stories, what makes my struggle any more worthy than the next man or womans. I am in no position to tell you that my trial is far worse, or more deserving than anothers, I am not asking for a certain amount, or for one particular thing. Anything you send would be beneficial to any and all areas of my life and that of my children. I can only say that for someone who has dreams and aspirations of someday coming out of this fog, permanately, your donations would put me in a position of independence.

My name is Ross Carpenter. I have a job, and I have a wife. I work Monday-Friday, some Saturdays, and I play tennis on a Tuesday. Sometimes.
BUT, though I am definitely not considering myself unfortunate, I am finding the cost of life hard to take. I am sick and tired of going shopping and deliberating for 10 minutes over whether to have the cheapest, nastiest olive oil, or a lovely traditional and tasty olive oil, costing an extra 50pence.
In addition, I really have high hopes for myself. I am close to 30, and know that time is running out for me to do something myself, for me to have my one big idea from which to get rich. I believe I have it in me, but need a little help...

I am NOT a desperate case. There are people with a far greater need than myself. And people far more deserving. But I do REALLY want some money. And I am funny. Surely that counts for something.. Right?

I'm BEHIND!! I need some help with bills and am not sure what else to do. I already have two jobs, and have toyed with finding a third. Who needs sleep anyway? I know that if I can get some things paid down, get over that "hump", things will be ok for my child and me. Help if you want to - I'm sure there are far more deserving people, but I appreciate your consideration.

Well my story started with my childrens father leaving without a trace which I think had alot to do with the stress of living day to day. A week after he left my trucks motor blew up, and we live nearly twenty miles from town so walking to work was out of the question. Being a mother of five since I was fifteen yrs old n on my own didnt leave me with much time on my hands to make friends. And without there father to help with bills, and getting fired from my job within two weeks because I couldnt get to work ,or anywhere for that matter, lead to us losing our home and land within a matter of weeks. It didnt help that when there dad left he left us with a bunch of unpaid bills, so it didnt take long at all before we were out on the streets. Sure we've by The Grace of God somehow found a place to lay our heads and food to eat, but it has been an awful situation for my kids and myself. People we have known for years MAY let us stay for a day or to and maybe even a week or so if we're really lucky, but it seems as if no one is truely intrested in helping us to get back on our feet. Its a shame this world we live in has come to this point. I have worked my whole live to provide for my family, and along the way helped everyone I possibilty could, but it dosent seem like people care at all any more. I mean all we need is a place to stay for about a month and someone who is willing to take me back and forth to work until I can get a pay check. In some cases I can understand why people cant help because times are so hard on everyone right now they just cant afford the gas. In the last five months I have changed my kids schools 7 times. That is so much stress for a child to go through my girls are 15, 13, 10, 9, and 5. And they are wonderful very deserving children who DO NOT DESERVE THIS they are failing in school and having to worry day to day about where will be sleeping the next day. Of course I went to the government for help and it was shocking to find out it was no help at all... after working my whole life they said all we could draw was 600 dollars a month which would have been great, had I been able to draw it without working 30 hrs per week community service, that I am more than willing to do, if they would only help me with transportation. I signed up on this and begged everyone I knew and even ppl I didnt know to give me a ride to their predetermined place to work, only to work 20 hrs that week and lose out on the check altogether. Its terrible that Im willing and ready to work and cant find the transportation or a place suitable for my children to stay while im there. We are currently staying with the 1 person that I would call a friend, and have been here a steady two weeks, but thats not without tons of problems. I do recieve food stamps but they do not last all month with so many mouths to feed, and my friend that we are staying with is on a set income and in a wheelchair. He has told me several times that we need to find somewhere else to go, but I am completely out of options. Even the homeless shelters in our area do not have room for us all, so I have no idea what tomorrow holds for my family. If anyone out there has the means and heart to help us even a little we would be very greatful. I do know The Lord, and know what His Word says about giving. And I can assure you that it will not go unnoticed by Him, He will bless you for helping his people, and even return your donation to you in ways you cant possibly immagine. I can also promise that we will pray for you to be blessed and for you and your loved ones to be watched over and protected. If its in your ability and in your heart to help us God Bless you and your family, if you can not afford to help financially I ask that you would please keep us in your prayers, thanks to anyone who took the time just to listen. If you would like to contact me please call (606) 878-8725, or write to me at 123 Bentely Rd. London KY 40744. Even if we leave this residence I will be able to get messages and mail

Please don't turn away without first seeing who I am - someone deserving of a little compassion. My life is a miracle in so many ways. I am a hardworker who've overcome many obstacles. Raised 2 siblings at a young age with the death of both parents from cancer...stray animals, stray people, helping others--I AM A GIVER. I was holding it all together well, but then the accident came, then I lost my job, then the economy tanked. My life changed and I never thought I'd find myself here. But I am here. Sad to say. Still strong, still proud, but still... I am in need of some financial help. Will you please help me? Anything you can give will be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless.

Hi my name is Jenny and I am 25 years old. My story isn't complicated and probably not as deserving like others in dire need but I thought I would give it a shot. I feel like im in a rut, working full time looking for a second job just to survive and barely getting by. I work hard everyday to reach goals and create a better life for myself. I've learn to accept that it is never easy and I just try to persevere with a positive attitude. I am currently in a beautiful relationship and am heading towards the direction of marriage but I feel money, or lack of, has always been the one thing stopping us from getting there. I just want it to be special and simple. I work in the wedding industry so it is very pressuring for me knowing how much weddings cost these days, at least $30,000. Although I am trying to save a little here and there it just feels hopeless..DON'T WE ALL HATE HOW MONEY DICTATES OUR FUTURE..and all I ask if there is anyone who is gracious enough to help me..help us. Everyone deserves a good life and all I ever wanted in this world is a wonderful husband and kids..Thank you for being so gracious to listen to me and I hope you are willing to help make my dream come true! Thank you.

First of all I would like to thank a nice person from Norway who sent my family $2.00. You really didn't have to, and you chose to do this from your heart, thank you.

Secondly, I am still hoping that more generous and kind people will read this and help my family.

We have been struggling for awhile now, and I have come on here looking for some help. My husband lost his job, and the only money we have earned in the past 7 months is my baby bonus of $500 a month. 3 people living off of this is very difficult. We are not foolish with money, and never thought we would end up in this situation. We also decided we would not go on welfare. So this is the reason I am here. Instead of taking tax payers money, I am here looking for generous people who are willing to help with whatever they can afford to.

if my neighbors knew how we have been living they would be in shock. We are basically homeless, even though we have a house. We fight everyday for food, we never know if were going to eat the next day. Today I had a piece of pita and a blackened avocado. (this is a good day, some days it is much less.) My daughter ALWAYS has food, we spend the money we have on her first, she is very well taken care of, except she needs more toys and I don't have the money for that.

I believe in paying it forward. I have always been generous when we were making good money. (I left my job to be a stay at home mother, because I didn't want my daughter to be brought up with someone else s values, and because of this lost a decent income.) Now that my husband lost his job, it has been extremely difficult.

So far, one person sent my family $2.00 and I don't know who they are but my promise to them is when we get back on our feet, and my husband gains employment I will send $2.00 to another deserving person. So for everyone who is kind enough to send me their change, I will be very grateful, and in time, will help out other people in need.

In advance, I would like to say "thank you". The smile you will all put on my little girls face when I can afford new toys will be priceless, and I will never forget you all for helping us.

I feel humbled to be on this site. I am a foolish young woman who opened my wallet to a man to try to gain his affection. But the Beatles were right, money can't buy me love. Once the money was gone, so was he. It was a hard lesson learned. Now I am left with mounting debts that I am struggling to pay. After you have helped some of the more deserving people on this site, anything you could spare for this foolish young girl will be greatly appreciated. I am down, but not out and I won't give up. I can offer writing Santa letters for your kids or home made jewelry to show my appreciation. Thank you for taking the time to read my post. God Bless.

I am trying to find help and resources for a mother of 5, who just recently had a baby, this family has been through alot within the last few months, from the job not doing paperwork correctly and the mother not getting paid any money since the last paycheck she had prior to giving birth to the newborn, to her newborn being hurt in a bad accident while in someone else's care , and when her child needs her most her job put her employment on the line making her come back to work without even being cleared from the Dr. so she is in pain, in emotional distress, has a child who is still hurt from suthe accident, and bills that have piled so high due to them not paying her while she was off, AND STILL HAS NOT BEEN PAID FOR THAT TIME PERIOD. She has went back to work this week but she still needs assistance with getting caught up. One of the biggest things is rent. She has applied for help with modest needs , below is the link to her request on modest needs, please donate what you can to help her get the points she needs, keep them in your prayers, and please repost the link so that others can give , every little bit helps.




http://www.modestneeds.org/features/ledger/viewapp.asp?mode=upd&rp=l&id=145879&pageno=1&monthno=30&yearno=0


Modest needs is very thorough , and you can not get to the last step in their procedure without first verifying everything that they need, and trust me they are thorough. So this is a true need by a deserving family.