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To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Jean and I am a mother of three. I am married to William, for 4 years and we are NJ natives. I am a caregiver for my 60 year old mother who was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Failure in January of 2011.

In June of 2010 my mother came from Michigan to live with me with the intention of helping me and my husband by watching our children during our working hours. My husband and I both work very long hours, and the children would have been required to spend long periods of time alone. So my mother came to help us fill the gap. In October of 2010, my mother’s health took a turn for the worse and it was continually getting worse as the year progressed. By January of 2011 my mother was unable to stand for any length of time and was always short of breath.

On February 10th I admitted my mother to the emergency room @ ACMC/Mainland. She was immediately diagnosed with kidney failure. She was admitted to ICU and on February 12th she had a cardiac arrest, due to toxic levels of magnesium, in her system. My mother suffered a sustained brain injury and to this day has a deficit she will have to live with forever. This deficit has taken away her ability to drive, live on her own, or be without some type of supervision.

My family suffered an extreme financial crisis that is ongoing and increasingly more devastating. I was out of work on FMLA for 8 weeks without pay. I was given $1200 in disability payments. I was allowed back to work, but with a significant decrease in pay and a change of position.

We have fallen behind in our bills in a catastrophic way. It seems the more we pay the more we owe. In fact, for the last week we have been without running water. Our gas has been off for three weeks and we use that for hot water, heat, and cooking. Our bank fees for the month of September have been astronomical (well over $400) for NSF charges and Service fees. This is just spiraling out of control. The children attend a local charter school and Pleasantville High school. Each child only has one pair of shoes and one uniform because I can’t get ahead of the curve to get them additional ones. The little ones need their school logo embroidered on the uniforms but that cost more than the shirt did.

We feel helpless and without some type of help we will continue to be a homeless family of six. We are currently living in a motel on the edge of our town. This is a pay by the hour type of place but it is the only place that will charge us by the week and will allow one of use to sleep on the floor. We are soliciting any type of help you can give. Please be mindful that we are hard working members of society. We have been working since we got out of high school. We are not beggars and we are willing to give back in the form of community service.
All I know is that we need help! Immediately or we’ll be past saving!
Thank you,
Jean Elam
Atlantic Auto Group, 08234

I am a single mum with two children at school. I have soley looked after them for 6 years. my problem is my two front teeth, since having one bad veneer 3 years ago I have a large gap in them. I have been to the same dentist and have been told I cannot have it put right unless I pay privately. I no longer smile as I cannot bear them being seen. All my money goes on my children, I don't even buy clothes for myself so the veneer is out of the question. I also work, I am not lazy but never have enough.Any help would be really appreciated, it all adds up, I would show u before and after if possible?

I'M 57 years of age a wartime veteran who served the 6 year commitment honorable 1972-1976 plus w/2yrs reserve. Started work on a farm as boy in the late 50's. My parents like most Americans were rural working class poor. At 8 years of age I got a T.V. Guide route, then later a newspaper route. Worked while going through High School and have the Social security report to prove it.

Out of the past over 15 years in Florida more that 10 of those years have been incomeless unemployed! In my working career I have also started two small businesses plus have looked during this long period of no income to take a risk doing something. It has not happened and now I am broke. Also finding out that the number people needing jobs or income verses the opportunities needed have a huge gap of dispairity.

I live in Palm Bay/Melbourne Florida area if anyone can help in any way please contact me at mulabate@yahoo.com Thank you, Vietnam Vet

HELLO MY NAME IS BILL,
I TOOK THE LAST OF MY SAVINGS AND OPENED A ONILNE DISCOUNT STORE,(ROBERTSONDISCOUNTS.COM) I HAVE NO MONEY LEFT TO GET IT PUBLISHED TO THE SEARCH ENGIENS,I AM ONLY GETTING TO WORK PART TIME AND IT IS ON CALL I NEVER WORK THE SAME DAYS SO I CANT GET OTHER WORK TO FILL IN THE GAP. THE COMPANY THAT SET UP MY WEB SIGHT WANTS $3,000.00 BEFORE THEY WILL SEND CUSTOMERS TO MY WEB SIGHT,I NEED TO START GETTING COUSTOMERS SO I CAN START MAKING MORE MONEY, MY CURRENT JOB IS LESS THAN $200.00 A WEEK.

I have been actively involved in making a difference to people’s lives, in their times of need. I have been involved in various types of social activities which includes (providing relief supplies to people during natural disasters, providing a minimum amount to widows in a form of pension and helping orphan).

It has been my endeavor to bridge the gap between people who need help and people who are willing to help. I am proud to inform you that I have been quite successful in my various attempts.

This has been possible only with the continued support of people like you who have offered me help both in cash and kind. To continue with the good work I am doing, I request you to kindly make a liberal donation because a single dollar of your donation can give food to four hungry person atlest. I have been actively involved in making a difference to people’s lives, in their times of need. I have been involved in various types of social activities which includes (providing relief supplies to people during natural disasters, providing a minimum amount to widows in a form of pension and helping orphan).

It has been my endeavor to bridge the gap between people who need help and people who are willing to help. I am proud to inform you that I have been quite successful in my various attempts.

This has been possible only with the continued support of people like you who have offered me help both in cash and kind. To continue with the good work I am doing, I request you to kindly make a liberal donation because a single dollar of your donation can give food to four hungry person atlest.

My name is Mark and my oldest son Gregory (38) is dying from Mantle cell lymphomia. He, his wife and two sons are having a very hard time. I have moved from Georgia to New York to be close to the family and support them as much as I can. I am a 60 year old and have no good job or income from previous job, but I am working as a janitor cleaning kitchens and restaurants part time. at $10.00 hour, 17 hours per week, I have exhausted all my savings of trying to live and help Gregory's family. He is receiving SSI and his wife works a little. This request for money is to close the gap of his expenses and help me also to live in New York (finger Lakes region). His life expediency is only 2-3 years so I will be here for that time. Are need is to cover monthly money shortage of $600.00 so any amount is a great blessing to cover bills. Please help. Money sent to PayPal will be used to help his quality of live for his family. Your son should not die before father/mother. His mother passed from cancer when he was 5 years old I know the grief of Cancer.

HI, FIRST OFF IM NOT GOING TO SPIN SOME SOB STORY ABOUT MY HORRIBLE LIFE (I HAVE A FABULOUS LIFE) IM NOT GOING TO SELF MY SELF OUT EITHER. SO, I REALLY NEED TO CLOSE THE FINANCIAL GAP BETWEEN MY COST OF ATTENDANCE AND MY FINANCIAL AID AWARD (4950.00 A YR) IM A JUNIOR AT OREGON STATE IN THE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY STUDYING POLITICAL SCIENCE WITH A MINOR IN PHILOSOPHY. BESIDES ATTENDING SCHOOL FULLTIME, I WORK PART TIME AS AN ANTIQUE BROKER AND PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO MY TWO SPOILED AND WELL DESERVED KIDS. ANY HELP CAN BE SENT TO MY SCHOOL DIRECTLY OR I CAN SEND VERIFICATION OF MY ATTENDANCE AND COSTS. THANKS

I'm out of work due to medical issues and being denied for short term disability (2 times now). It can take another 45 days to hear back on my most recent appeal. I'm selling my daughters outgrown clothing.

All clothes are between 2t-5/5t and are Gap or Gymboree brand. Most all are outfits, some with numerous pieces per lines. All are washing in cold, on delicate, and HUNG to dry! I take very good care of my daughters clothing since it was a hobby of mine to sell/trade her gymbo and gap. Now it's for survival!

I have mostly spring/summer lines, but still some winter as well. Alot of the spring/summer lines have matching sandals as well. Prices go based on outfit.

HELP ME CARE FOR YOU INTHE FUTURE!
Dearest Community Member, Business Owner, and Friend,
I am a United States citizen, born in California, and raised in beautiful Orange County. I have been a full time student at Santa Ana College for the past two years. At the same time I have maintained full time employment. I also volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital located in the city of Orange. In addition, I have had the pleasure of donatingmy time on the Labor Day weekends at the Orange Street Fair to help students of El Modena High School raise funds for their specific causes. Upon earning my Associates Degree, I have taken the leap toward accomplishing my goal and desire to work asa nurse in the healthcare industry. I am currently attending Pacific College located in Costa Mesa with the goal of becoming a nurse. Becoming a nurse takes an enormous amount of hard work and dedication. I have what it takes in my heart and soul to accomplish this task. What I lack are the funds to make the monthly payments for the next two years while attending school and working full time to keep a roof over my head. The tuition for this school is$28,500.00. My student loans max out at$20,500.00. I’m looking for a way to come upwith the $8000.00 needed to bridge the gap.For this reason I am reaching out to the community. A part time job or a donation in any amount would be very much appreciated. Please help me become the individual that has the privilege to help and comfort you and your family in the future.
Donations of any amount are most graciously appreciated.
From the core of my heart and soul, I thank you for your consideration in this matter

Ever since I was 10, I've always wanted to go abroad in a gap year to help those less fortunate than me. This year, my school has opened a trip to Nicaragua; Central America. The plan is to be help to build schools, bathrooms (sanitary conditions are very unhygienic), playgrounds and water wells as well as assisting in some lessons, such as English. I am 16 and I work very hard in my studies; my mum and all her friends rewarded me for doing well in my GCSE's, I got 8 A* and 2A. But, the school fee's are £3000-£3500 per year and since my sister goes to the same school as me, it's double the price for my mum. She works so hard, she hardly has any time for herself. Which is why I would like to raise money for this trip myself.

I would love to see the grateful faces of the children when we build their new school together and feel the buzz when we start classes for the first time; getting to know them one by one.

I would be so grateful if you could donate to me. I know it's a lot of money, but if you could give any, I honestly couldn't appreciate anything more. This is my dream and has been for years now; to have the opportunity right in front of me, then taken away, would be horrible.

Thankyou for taking the time to read this. If you donate, God bless you.

I need whatever assistance anyone can afford. I want to obtain a cheap reliable used car or the down to buy one, so that I can accept job interviews. I also want help with $, so I can obtain a legal document assistant license, in my area. I want a way to make some money, utilizing the legal research skills I have, while I seek a more permanent source of income. My local area is very economically depressed, which is why I am seeking out of town good paying jobs. I have had to cancel countless interviews, for lack of transportation, which leaves me feeling hopeless.

This downward spiral began, when I was diagnosed with cancer, 10 plus years ago. Instead of being able to gain valuable work experience, I was forced to fight for my life, upon college graduation. The gap on my resume, is not easy to explain away. I have tried to work temporary jobs, and have even worked as a substitute teacher. I would take just any job, but cannot afford to lose life-saving medicine, if my state provided medical benefits were cut, due to a job that would not offer them or the ability to purchase them. I thought subbing would offer me the chance to gain working experience, but I had to stop, due to a custody battle, waged against me, by my vindictive ex and his legal associates. They also waged numerous phony allegations, about me, with various agencies, one of which is the one which oversaw my employment. Despite nothing coming of the allegations, the agency overseeing my employment, sat on the matter/s for years now, which has left me in limbo, with no means to clear my good name, and no income source. This further added to my resume experience gap. It is nothing I can explain to potential employers, either.

The past several years has been difficult with all the medical and legal issues, both mine and my younger child's. My sibling was sent to war around the same time my parent committed suicide. This also cost me financially and mentally. My car was repossessed, destroying my credit rating further. This has hindered my ability to attend interviews, and even bar me from some opportunities, due to poor credit. The icing on the cake- the family court rewarded my ex for quitting a higher paying job. They cut his child support payment in half, for my 6 year old. Recently I had to move into a new place, and now owe money for the deposit. I had to use what little I was trying to save for a car, so I wouldn't end up homeless. My older child was working, too, but was put on bed rest, so we now face another income drop. I hope someone can help with anything, because I just do not know what to do anymore.

Hello, I am a 19 year old in college. Although I have worked in the past, all of them were either voluntary work or unpaid internships. I have tried to get a part time job this summer, but wherever I looked, no one seemed to be hiring.

This summer, I was hoping to gather enough money to buy a new computer for around $800. The macbook I currently use is nearly 5 years old and the condition is pretty bad. So far, I have been selling all my old possessions on ebay and amazon and managed to make roughly $360. I ran out of valuable things to sell and now don't know how I will make the extra $400 I need for a new computer. Please help me narrow this gap. In the meantime, I will continue to think of a way to make some money too.

My Story
This campaign is to help me achieve my goal of attending college at Ringling College of Art & Design.

I am an artist that loves to paint, digital paint, draw, and be creative. Since I was in elementary school I was interested in art. In high school I was in Art Honor Society, Business Professionals of the World, DECA, and Art Club. After high school my dream was to attend an art college for Game Art & Design. I applied to Ringling and got accepted which was the best thing that ever happened to me. So that I can better myself and become a professional in the Game Industry. Coming from a family that is low on funds it is hard for me to attend school and pay for supplies for each class. I apply for financial aid but I always have a huge gap left over that needs to be payed. I want to continue my studies at Ringling college and become something great so that I can help my family and be successful. Both my parents do not have good enough credit to take out huge loans for school which is why I am making this campaign to help me on my path to becoming a professional artist. Please help by donating anything you can. Even a dollar can help and it will add up!

I recently finished my first year at Ringling College of Art & Design and hope to continue in my second year in Game Art & Design.
The Impact

By helping me reach my goal you can help a starving artist attend college to be successful. Also, let me know if you are looking for any custom artwork.


If the campaign doesn't come through I may not be able to attend my second year of college. As a full time student it will be hard for me to work and attend school. I will have to work while attending school to try and afford payments on tuition if I do not reach my goal.


With the money I receive I am going to give it to my school to pay for tuition for this year. If I can at least raise $2,200 I can work on making payments for the rest of the tuition cost. Anything will help bring the balance down for tuition this year at Ringling College of Art & Design.

Other Ways You Can Help

To help me in other ways you can pass this website link around letting others know I am in need of help. Also you can view my artwork at Http://AprilManuel.Tumblr.com if you are looking for any artwork to purchase or for me to make custom art for you.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Friends of use lost everything in a fire and need clothes. The sizes for a 16 year old teen girl are size 5 Junior for pants and medium tops (Jr) Jeans are fine.

For the 14 year old size 12 medium pants and size large/XL. (women's) She prefers stretch pants

For the mother size 10 pants and medium tops (womens)

Bra size 44DD-mainly full padded

Socks and Underwear

If you have clothes that you want to donate please mail to

Marissa Ryan
66 Mill Street
Binghamton, NY 13903


If you prefer to send gift cards we have the following stores in the area
TJMAXX
Macy's
Gap
Rue 21
Target
Kmart
Wal Mart

I am a dad of three that is losing everything. I worked very hard all my life to support my family and kids.I had a a heart attack.lost my job and had to move home to live with friends.I haven't worked in over a year, have applied to many jobs but everyone sees the gap in employment and when i explain they are suddenly not interisted in me anymore guess I am a employment risk. exausting all my resources we can not pay any of the bills to stay afloat. I will find a job but need a hand to get by until then. Anything $1 will help they will add up and save our family and any extra I do not have to use will be donated to another that is in need.
thanking you in advance
"Down and out dad"

I am a dad of three that is losing everything. I worked very hard all my life to support my family and kids.I had a a heart attack.lost my job and had to move home to live with friends.I haven't worked in over a year, have applied to many jobs but everyone sees the gap in employment and when i explain they are suddenly not interisted in me anymore guess I am a employment risk. exausting all my resources we can not pay any of the bills to stay afloat. I will find a job but need a hand to get by until then. Anything $1 will help they will add up and save our family and any extra I do not have to use will be donated to another that is in need.
thanking you in advance
"Down and out dad"

I am a dad of three that is losing everything. I worked very hard all my life to support my family and kids.I had a a heart attack.lost my job and had to move home to live with friends.I haven't worked in over a year, have applied to many jobs but everyone sees the gap in employment and when i explain they are suddenly not interisted in me anymore guess I am a employment risk. exausting all my resources we can not pay any of the bills to stay afloat. I will find a job but need a hand to get by until then. Anything $1 will help they will add up and save our family and any extra I do not have to use will be donated to another that is in need.
thanking you in advance
"Down and out dad"

I am a dad of three that is losing everything. I worked very hard all my life to support my family and kids.I had a a heart attack.lost my job and had to move home to live with friends.I haven't worked in over a year, have applied to many jobs but everyone sees the gap in employment and when i explain they are suddenly not interisted in me anymore guess I am a employment risk. exausting all my resources we can not pay any of the bills to stay afloat. I will find a job but need a hand to get by until then. Anything $1 will help they will add up and save our family and any extra I do not have to use will be donated to another that is in need.
thanking you in advance
"Down and out dad"

I am a dad of three that is losing everything. I worked very hard all my life to support my family and kids.I had a a heart attack.lost my job and had to move home to live with friends.I haven't worked in over a year, have applied to many jobs but everyone sees the gap in employment and when i explain they are suddenly not interisted in me anymore guess I am a employment risk. exausting all my resources we can not pay any of the bills to stay afloat. I will find a job but need a hand to get by until then. Anything $1 will help they will add up and save our family and any extra I do not have to use will be donated to another that is in need.
thanking you in advance
"Down and out dad"

I am a dad of three that is losing everything. I worked very hard all my life to support my family and kids.I had a a heart attack.lost my job and had to move home to live with friends.I haven't worked in over a year, have applied to many jobs but everyone sees the gap in employment and when i explain they are suddenly not interisted in me anymore guess I am a employment risk. exausting all my resources we can not pay any of the bills to stay afloat. I will find a job but need a hand to get by until then. Anything $1 will help they will add up and save our family and any extra I do not have to use will be donated to another that is in need.
thanking you in advance
"Down and out dad"

I am a dad of three that is losing everything. I worked very hard all my life to support my family and kids.I had a a heart attack.lost my job and had to move home to live with friends.I haven't worked in over a year, have applied to many jobs but everyone sees the gap in employment and when i explain they are suddenly not interisted in me anymore guess I am a employment risk. exausting all my resources we can not pay any of the bills to stay afloat. I will find a job but need a hand to get by until then. Anything $1 will help they will add up and save our family and any extra I do not have to use will be donated to another that is in need.
thanking you in advance
"Down and out dad"

I am a dad of three that is losing everything. I worked very hard all my life to support my family and kids.I had a a heart attack.lost my job and had to move home to live with friends.I haven't worked in over a year, have applied to many jobs but everyone sees the gap in employment and when i explain they are suddenly not interisted in me anymore guess I am a employment risk. exausting all my resources we can not pay any of the bills to stay afloat. I will find a job but need a hand to get by until then. Anything $1 will help they will add up and save our family and any extra I do not have to use will be donated to another that is in need.
thanking you in advance
"Down and out dad"

I am a dad of three that is losing everything. I worked very hard all my life to support my family and kids.I had a a heart attack.lost my job and had to move home to live with friends.I haven't worked in over a year, have applied to many jobs but everyone sees the gap in employment and when i explain they are suddenly not interisted in me anymore guess I am a employment risk. exausting all my resources we can not pay any of the bills to stay afloat. I will find a job but need a hand to get by until then. Anything $1 will help they will add up and save our family and any extra I do not have to use will be donated to another that is in need.
thanking you in advance
"Down and out dad"

I am a dad of three that is losing everything. I worked very hard all my life to support my family and kids.I had a a heart attack.lost my job and had to move home to live with friends.I haven't worked in over a year, have applied to many jobs but everyone sees the gap in employment and when i explain they are suddenly not interisted in me anymore guess I am a employment risk. exausting all my resources we can not pay any of the bills to stay afloat. I will find a job but need a hand to get by until then. Anything $1 will help they will add up and save our family and any extra I do not have to use will be donated to another that is in need.
thanking you in advance
"Down and out dad"

I am a dad of three that is losing everything. I worked very hard all my life to support my family and kids.I had a a heart attack.lost my job and had to move home to live with friends.I haven't worked in over a year, have applied to many jobs but everyone sees the gap in employment and when i explain they are suddenly not interisted in me anymore guess I am a employment risk. exausting all my resources we can not pay any of the bills to stay afloat. I will find a job but need a hand to get by until then. Anything $1 will help they will add up and save our family and any extra I do not have to use will be donated to another that is in need.
thanking you in advance
"Down and out dad"