Diligently Tags

I am a subletter in a very small, very cheap apartment. I am a month behind on rent, and now, $575 is due on Sunday. There is a grace period of a few days. If I cannot come up with the money, I will have to move out, and I have been advised to try the local homeless shelters. I am terrified.

My church has helped me with food and some other basic needs. I am pursuing a medical degree (NMW/FNP).

I pray someone can help! Any amount! I am saving every penny I earn and find, and have been earnestly and diligently looking for a new job.

Hello BegsList. My name is Chris. I'm 19 years of age, and I live in Philadelphia. At the age of 18, I escaped an abusive household to enter the adult world. I am afflicted with autism and severe ADHD. I don't let those setbacks get to me though- I'm enterprising and constantly looking for employment. I finally had a good place- I found a well-paying position at Walgreens, and they transferred me into the Philadelphia market. Not three months after arriving, I was unexpectedly laid off. Due to some funky requirements in the rules, I was not able to draw unemployment. I have been diligently hunting for jobs ever since that fateful day, but unfortunately my efforts have proven fruitless. I have volunteered most of my time to a small non-profit when I'm not job searching. We're a small interfaith group that hits the streets with a message of love and peace for all, along with participating in several community service projects and education programs. We are currently experiencing a whole host of financial hardships as a whole. My beg is two pronged: On one hand, I am three months behind on my rent and on the verge of eviction. On the other hand, I am devoted to making my community better and making people a little happier through the non-profit. This is a last resort for me, as I've exhausted all other channels. Please help me out. Someone's gotta be out there. I thank you for taking the time to read this.

-Chris

I've never done anything like this so I'm not sure what to expect, but am hopeful that somebody out there can help. I'm attending a prestigious four year college in the fall, and am extremely proud of the effort I've put in to get this far. I graduated high school one year early (despite some major roadblocks in my home life) and spent the next six months working 40-45 hours per week.

I am eager to leave home once and for all, and put all my energy into my future. I've saved what I could, paid what I can and will continue to work diligently towards establishing myself as a productive adult.

However, despite my best efforts, I am still a couple thousand dollars short of my expenses for school. I've asked family members and friends, sold everything I can on Craigslist, and have spent many nights stressing about whether or not I'll be able to actually attend the school I've worked so hard to get into.

I'm not asking for alot, I know that anything will help. This is me asking for perfect strangers to look into the kindness of their heart and donate what they can, or are comfortable with.
I thank you ALL in advance, for even taking the time to read my post, and assure you I will pay forward all kindness.

Here's Hoping!!!

I am a Christian and am desperate at this point in my life. I think He has lead me here as a point of contact for a miracle to work.
I will soon be homeless if I cant make my rent. Rent is $460 includes everything. I have 2 cats at home who love and depend on me.
I have just lost my job early December and have been searching diligently every day to find something.
I just dont know what to do and hope someone sees this and can help us.

Hello.

To make a long story short, I am currently unemploymed but am diligently looking for a job. Right now, I would love to have some extra cash to pay for my own gas. A few dollars would be good enough.

Thank you.

Hi, my name is Susana... and, I'll be very greatful for any help at all.

Although I grew up in a lower middle class family (disfunctional, and often abusive), I now live in abject poverty. I've made some mistakes. Who hasn't? Society can be quite unforgiving to those who've done a series of dumb things in the past!

Without going into a very long story here, I'll try to explain our situation. I'm an educated, intellegent, kind, and creative person. I'm not on drugs or alchohol, nor am I in any way a self-saboteur. My basic needs are pretty simple - a half way decent place to live and the knowlegde that I'm making progress in my life.

My most important goal is to help my family. I'd like also, to in some way contribute toward making the world a better place for everyone.

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for one day. Teach a man to fish and he can feed himself for a lifetime." (Unknown Author)

If you'd like to help me help myself and my family, your contribution won't just be a drop into a bottomless bucket! I'm working diligently to reunite my family, clean up my credit, get a real place to live, go back to school, get off of government benefits and get a job, eventually start my own business, and give back to others.

Those aren't unreasonable goals, yet due to a lack of basic resources, reaching any of them has been extremely difficult. We're hanging in there. Currently, we're trying to raise enough money to relocate and get out of homelessness.

Please help us if you can. Thank you; and may God bless you and yours always.

I am a 42 year old student working towards my Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. Recently, I was laid off from my employer, at which time my daughter (19) and I are both enrolled as full time students at universities in the Chicago area.

I have filed for unemployment insurance and diligently looking for another position in my field of study. I don't want to drop out of school at this time due to the fact that it practically impossible to find another position without a degree due to the current economic climate.

I am struggling to stay afloat and search for employment prospects. Any help that you can offer will be greatly appreciated.

As of today my wife and I are 1 month behind on our storage bill (we owe $230 for August including the late fees, and $192 for September, total of $422). We have been diligently looking for work and housing after having lost our jobs in July (we stay in a welfare hotel to avoid being out on the streets), but so far have found nothing. We have nothing we can sell that will get us the kind of money we need to pay this bill, and if we don't pay it in the next week or so, we will lose everything, including a lot of items that cannot be replaced!) If anyone out there can help us out we would be extremely grateful! We don't have PayPal because it requires a credit card and we don't have one, so if you can help, please email me at iLife2008@ymail.com. Thank you for your attention and God bless.

I am seeking assistance with my student account that is past due for the summer 2011 session. I am a single mom, full-time college student, and employed part-time (the last four to six weeks I have been working 30-35 hours per week). My mother has been unemployed for the last 15 months even though she has diligently searched. So, I am responsible for the care of three people, rent, car note, car insurance, utilities, etc. My financial aid and loans were denied because I had to drop a course last semester. In doing so, I fell below my 76% requirement for financial aid.

I asked my church for assistance and was basically written off. They did not ask how much assistance was needed or anything. I attend a big church and was willing to pay it back. Then two people said they would co-sign for a private loan-one never contacted me after I e-mailed the promissory note and the other asked me to withdraw her application. The semester is almost over and a balance of almost $7,600 will be due before I start in the fall. Even though I was able to increase my hours at work, I am still having a difficult time paying off the account.

I switched majors at the beginning of the semester and this has been my best semester here at the university. I am scheduled to graduate in May 2012. Attached are documents validating what I have written in this e-mail, which will show that I have attempted to get my account paid in full before now. Thank you so much in advance for your help.

Hello, I'm currently trying to save up some cash for clothes to aid in my search for a job. I don't need much... just a couple bucks to go to the thrift store at least. I've been working diligently on my resume and work history etc. so I'll be as ready as I can be to find a job. However, I'm a single father with no money for anything "extra"... I'm in a bind. Please help if you can relate to my situation or feel like God is calling you to do this. Thanks and God bless!

Where do I begin? Perhaps I'll begin by saying how awkward I feel writing this - it isn't everyday that I sit down in front of a computer and decide to plead for money online, but with things not going very well I decided to do it for my family. We've been in a downward spiral since the unexpected loss of my full-time job in the end of December 2010 (Happy New Year!!!!). I've been doing what I can to keep the family's head above water, but the rent / utilities are falling behind. I have been frantically searching for an employment solution to no avail - time (and what little we had in savings) has run out. I never in my life imagined being in a situation like this. Well, in the midst of this crisis, my wife and I continue to stand as pillars of strength for one another and for our 9-year-old son, but we're immersed in depths of uncertainty and anxiety. Thankfully, we still find ways to smile to escape the despair. We do hope for a positive result. Perhaps with your generosity, we can find one. I think of the many people who are in similar situations and are asking for help. I cross my fingers hoping that I am one whose request luckily finds you. Please imagine someone placing an hourglass in front of you - they say to you: by the time the sand runs out...that's it...it's over for you. Imagine how overwhelming the fear and anxiety becomes as the sand marks the passing of time - time you no longer have. This is exactly the way I have been feeling lately...ever since I lost my job in the end of December. I have been immersed in anxiety ever since. I search diligently every single day for work to get the family back on the right track - in this economy it seems it really is to no avail. My stress increases as I watch what little we have in savings is whittled down to almost nothing - we are now counting mere pennies. I got so angry and frustrated on my son's last day of school when my car (a 1996 Buick Century) decided it had nothing left to give. I break down crying with envy at times when I hear of someone who has been lucky enough to land a job...get a new car...or receive needed help from a Good Samaritan. With all of the personal stories this website gets on a daily basis, I doubt that mine will reach the right people or impact anyone. But...if by some miracle it does...I want to thank you in advance...from the deepest part of my heart!

At this point, I don't have much to offer. But, I can promise you this. I will pay your generosity forward. I believe very much in the power of giving. I once purchased a handful of groceries for a homeless man who stood on a street corner. I will always remember the look on his face when I approached and handed him a week's worth of food and asked for nothing in return.

Sincerely,
Charlie

Hello my name is Lisa and I am asking for alittle help. I know my problems are nothing compared to some of you but to me they are big. After 5 years at the same company my husband was laid off. We lost our house and our truck. He is diligently looking for work and so am I. We are living off his unemployment and that takes care of our rent each week and we have alittle to buy groceries. We are living in an extended stay hotel. I never though I would be in this position to have to beg for anything. But here I am. We have a 1995 Toyota Avalon that barley runs. It needs a started and 2 tires and brakes. We just dont have any extra money and if we dont get it fixed we will not have any way of looking for a job. I really think we could use an extra 125.00 dollars and my husband can fix it himself. If you can help it would be greatly appreciated. And as soon as we get a regular income again i know we could pay this back to who ever loans it to us. I know its not alot but we can not come up with it. Thank you for any help.

Lisa Watkins
4454 Craig dr.
Ellenwood, Ga. 30294
law12058@aol.com

Hello my name is Lisa and I am asking for alittle help. I know my problems are nothing compared to some of you but to me they are big. After 5 years at the same company my husband was laid off. We lost our house and our truck. He is diligently looking for work and so am I. We are living off his unemployment and that takes care of our rent each week and we have alittle to buy groceries. We are living in an extended stay hotel. I never though I would be in this position to have to beg for anything. But here I am. We have a 1995 Toyota Avalon that barley runs. It needs a started and 2 tires and brakes. We just dont have any extra money and if we dont get it fixed we will not have any way of looking for a job. I really think we could use an extra 125.00 dollars and my husband can fix it himself. If you can help it would be greatly appreciated. And as soon as we get a regular income again i know we could pay this back to who ever loans it to us. I know its not alot but we can not come up with it. Thank you for any help.

Lisa

My name is Kathie. I'm a good, honest person who just needs a little help. My rent is due and will be late tomorrow. I have been diligently looking for work. Just when I started interviewing I fell and broke my foot. I am not giving up, but this is a setback. I need $300.oo to pay my rent. Anything will help. I will pay it back as soon as I have work or agree to help someone else in need when I am able. Please help me! I have paypal or you can contact me @ retreevher@yahoo.com

My name is Kathie. I'm a good, honest person who just needs a little help. My rent is due and will be late tomorrow. I have been diligently looking for work. Just when I started interviewing I fell and broke my foot. I am not giving up, but this is a setback. I need $300.oo to pay my rent. Anything will help. I will pay it back as soon as I have work or agree to help someone else in need when I am able. Please help me! I have paypal or you can contact me @ retreevher@yahoo.com

My name is Kathie. I'm a good, honest person who just needs a little help. My rent is due and will be late tomorrow. I have been diligently looking for work. Just when I started interviewing I fell and broke my foot. I am not giving up, but this is a setback. I need $300.oo to pay my rent. Anything will help. I will pay it back as soon as I have work or agree to help someone else in need when I am able. Please help me! I have paypal or you can contact me @ retreevher@yahoo.com

My name is Kathie. I'm a good, honest person who just needs a little help. My rent is due and will be late tomorrow. I have been diligently looking for work. Just when I started interviewing I fell and broke my foot. I am not giving up, but this is a setback. I need $300.oo to pay my rent. Anything will help. I will pay it back as soon as I have work or agree to help someone else in need when I am able. Please help me! I have paypal or you can contact me @ retreevher@yahoo.com

My name is Kathie. I'm a good, honest person who just needs a little help. My rent is due and will be late tomorrow. I have been diligently looking for work. Just when I started interviewing I fell and broke my foot. I am not giving up, but this is a setback. I need $300.oo to pay my rent. Anything will help. I will pay it back as soon as I have work or agree to help someone else in need when I am able. Please help me! I have paypal or you can contact me @ retreevher@yahoo.com

I just want to live a comfortable life.

I'm not homeless, I'm not facing foreclosure, and I'm not dying. I just need help getting out of debt after graduating from college. I've tried finding a decent job to no avail, and I need help to get my life started.

I have a B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology. I graduated in May 2010. I have been looking for a job diligently since then. I haven't been able to find anything. Everything that is available would warrant me to continue my education, but I cannot afford that, because education has left me over $30,000 in debt!!

So far, the only job I can hold onto is a retail job that only pays me $7.45 an hour and I only have 5 hours this week! I have no money saved...I can't afford to move, pay my bills, car insurance, or pay any of my loans.

I had to move in with my grandparents as a result. I'm miserable, I have no privacy, and I just want to be an independent adult. I want to get my debt paid so I can start my life! Please help!!

I know this may not be the sappiest story you've ever heard, but my situation is pretty bad, and I put so much effort into avoiding the situation. Unfortunately, the job market isn't looking for anyone with a bachelor's in psychology. I'm just a real, honest, 23 year old woman, trying to make it out in the real world. Please donate.

I am a 23 year old male who became involuntarily unemployed in July of this year. I have been diligently seeking work and after submitting thousands of applications and going on several interviews I still have not found a job. I applied for unemployment and after being approved for my claim I was made aware that a former employer filed an appeal to an old claim and won causing the funds I've been recently approved for to serve as 'repayment for overpayment'. I have filed letters of dispute with the Employment Commission but have bills that continue to grow and no form of income to take care of them. My vehicle is at the point of repossession and that is my only form of transportation to continue my job search efforts, because I don't live in an area that has public transportation. Due to the fact that I am a single man with no dependents there have been no forms of assistance that I am eligible for through any state agencies or charities. My only family is my single mother who lives out of state and is not able to assist me financially because she is raising my teenage sister. I sincerely ask for any donation that will assist me in keeping my vehicle and serve as a means of survival while I try to maintain positive throughout this trying time in my life.

My unemployment ran out since March of 2010. I have been in school and have almost 90 college credits and will have a Bachelor's Degree by next year. I will also have $45,000 in debt on top of unpaid credit cards. I owe the corner store man over $100 dollars because my foodstamps do not cover the entire month for myself and my son who is also unemployed and in college, not do they pay for pet food. I have two cats that have been with us for 12 years and I cannot even think about putting them in a shelter, but I am struggling to feed them. I am diligently looking for work, revising and sending my resume, daily. I am so worried and I have health issues such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol from eating sodium filled canned food from food pantries. I stand in lines that last 4-6 hours for a half a bag of groceries, when there is food. I divide the food for my son, my pets and myself. I am so depressed and afraid of what tomorrow will bring. Welfare only gives $140 a month, I currently have no toilet tissue, toothpaste, laundry detergent, shampoo or soap. I can't live like this, all I want to do is work. I have also been taking care of some stray cats and cannot find them a home. I want to work so bad!!! I feel depressed but I keep going the best I can. Please someone help me and my family! I can't fit my old clothes and I don't even have decent clothes or shoes to go on an interview with. My computer is old and on its way out. Any food and pet food household items, clothes will be greatly appreciated. We are really suffering and there is no hope in sight. When I start working again, I will do what I can to return the favor....please, please help us! No one seems to care.

My name is Barbara and I only receive $140 a month from welfare since my unemployment benefits ran out in March of 2010. I have nothing left. I have a year left before I obtain a bachelor's degree and I am diligently looking for work, daily. I have a son who is in college and also unemployed, we are accruing massive debt but don't know what else to do to get a job. We have no food, no pet food, and our computer is on its last leg. We need clothes, I don't have decent shoes or clothes to go to an interview. We are out of toitlet tissue, toothpaste, soap, shampoo and laundry detergent. I don't know what to do, no one seems to care. The food banks are out of food and the ones that do have it, have very little. We have been eating oodles of noodles for weeks and I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol and shouldn't be eating this but it is all that I can afford. Please someone help us, I can't even afford to pay for paypal to receive a donation. However my email address is babbcarney@yahoo.com Please someone hear my cries for help!! I am afraid for my family and pets. I have worked all of my life and I want to work again, now!!! I am frustrated and worried all of the time. Mine and my son's quality of life is gone yet we still keep trying by furthering our education but we need jobs. Until then we need someone to help us, if they would find some compassion in their hearts. I don't like to do this but I have resorted to this as the last option. Please help in any way would help, it does not have to be cash. It could be food, clothes, pet food, computer, shoes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc. We have lost our pride and dignity and have resorted to begging. I am crying as I type. Please someone help us!!! When I work again, I will do as much as I can to repay you. Please don't turn away from us, we need you! Is anyone out there that might have it in their heart to help in any way? Anything would be greatly appreciated...from the bottom of my heart. If you email me, I can send my address or phone number. I have a government issued cell phone with limited minutes available, so if you could email me first it would be great! Thanks to all who might even consider helping me and my family, at least one time.