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Posted by debacker on 2012-05-02 01:58:23

my wife and i constantly fight about money, because there isn't any. She has kids from a previous marriage and her ex doesn't pay child support. I am disabled due to depression and other mental stuff, and was in a bad car accident that causes me to constantly be in pain I am sure I will need back surgery soon. My wife and I tried to have a child together, and he died at birth. Paying for the funeral has been an ongoing thing. We are now expecting another child soon. I need to get a vehicle paid off to free up some money, and my wife wants an addition on the house. With my income, i am never going to be able to make my wife and kids dreams come true. Makes me feel like a loser everyday, and it's getting harder and harder to live with. maybe living has become too expensive for me....

Diabetics need help...

Posted by YeS_Diabetics on 2012-04-29 18:58:47

Thank you for reading!

I created an online company that helps diabetics get the free lancets they need to monitor blood sugars (www.lancetrx.com). Within three months of opening the site (and one press release), I had an overwhelming response from Type I and Type II diabetics around the world needing this service.

My reason to reach out to you for a monetary donation (which I call "tips") is that everything is out of my personal funds. My goal if enough tips are received is to become a non-profit so I may receive donated inventory and add test strips/A1c kits to the free list (and keep this service ongoing for so many diabetics who need these supplies). Thank you for reading!

My wife and I need help to pay rent this month

Posted by bdrose64 on 2012-04-23 14:58:14

I am a man who has always believed in paying his own way. I have had a very hard time in the last few years, first a divorce and a very large child support and spousal support payment make it so when I do work, 1/2 my check goes to them first (my ex does not work). I recently got married again, and had a job making decent wages, but through a wierd series of events I lost the job and am not able to receive unemployement. I thought I would get about $600 from them, and this is what we are short on our rent. We have two cute little dogs and no money to buy them food, and of course, my kids who I owe support to need ongoing funds. My child support bill is currently set at over $1800 and I can afford nothing this month.

Any help at all would be appreciated.

About to lose our home

Posted by familyman209 on 2012-04-03 08:58:02

We've tried so hard to stay caught up with our mortgage and bills for the past 6 years in this economy. Now we have a young son, my wife has become unemployed, and I have been forced to reduce my hours at work. We've tried so hard to find employment for my wife, and better employment for myself. But the search is ongoing. We're now severely delinquent on our mortgage, and barely making ends meet with our other bills. If we could just get a little bit of help, just enough to keep us going until I my work is able to put me back to full time, we would be okay.

About to lose our home

Posted by familyman209 on 2012-04-03 08:58:00

We've tried so hard to stay caught up with our mortgage and bills for the past 6 years in this economy. Now we have a young son, my wife has become unemployed, and I have been forced to reduce my hours at work. We've tried so hard to find employment for my wife, and better employment for myself. But the search is ongoing. We're now severely delinquent on our mortgage, and barely making ends meet with our other bills. If we could just get a little bit of help, just enough to keep us going until I my work is able to put me back to full time, we would be okay.

RETIREMENT GONE...

Posted by MYLIFENEEDSHELP on 2012-03-13 01:58:11

I lost my job over three years ago. After hundreds of attempts (still ongoing) of applying for jobs, no luck. I had to cash in my retirement. All those years of work saving for my retirement are almost gone and no money coming in. Single female. Please help. Any amount would help. I pray but I understand this is my responsibility. If someone is out there, this is no scam. I can prove my situation. Please, please, please someone help me. You see the people on the street corners and never thought it could be you. In essence it could be any of us. Please help. I just need more time until they start hiring educators again. Please dear Lord help me with my situation. Please someone out there help. You will be in my prayers every night for the rest of my life. Please!

Rent Problems

Posted by Trish0315 on 2012-02-28 15:58:36

Hello to everyone taking there time to read my plea.
I am a single mother with 3 beautiful children,I recently lost my JOB do to a Brain Tumor i do have a limited amount of income from social security,My children;s father passed away and we receive Surviveor benefits which does not equal our Rent amount.I am $350.00 short every month on my Rent,but at this point and time i am #950.00 behind.I have been working since i was 13yrs old,and i never thought i would be in this situation,but i am and i have did every thing possible and i have all documents to verify my situation,i have applied for Disability and that is an ongoing long process which does not help my situation now and as every one knows landlords don't wait on an answer from Disability.I would truly be extremely grateful for any advice or help.Also i am a woman of my word, if i can receive any help then when my health improves and my income i will be back on this website to donate to any other families in need of help.Thank You for your time,advice,and i pray for any help that can be given and i will return one day to help someone else in need.Thank You again and God Bless You All!

I am offering FREE help

Posted by kathrynd on 2012-02-19 22:58:03

I am a self funded 51 yr old retired woman.If anyone out there needs advice and mentoring on how to help themselves, I would be willing to help. I will not give you money, as that is not a solution. I will show you that life does not need to be this difficult. My husband and I raised 4 kids, and never earned a high income. How much you make is irrelevent. It is how you look after it.
There is no reason to spend more than $100 month per person on groceries.
If you want ongoing advice on how YOU can turn this around, email me.
My email address is kathryn_dayle@hotmail.com

I do not need to know your name, address or phone number. We will only correspnd via emails.

Family of5 in a motel room

Posted by needyfamily609 on 2012-02-05 23:58:37

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






Need Funds for Mother's Liver Transplant by Year's End

Posted by thesecondliver on 2012-01-28 12:58:28

My forty-five year-old mother is diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, and she is currently waiting on an ongoing list for a liver transplant. She is experiencing a variety of symptoms, including ascites, hepatic encephalopathy and jaundice. She visits her hepatologist biweekly, but there is only so much he can do. The costs of interferon therapy alone are expensive, and she is not eligible for a liver transplant without insurance.

This fundraiser is created solely for her liver transplant, and hopefully, she will receive one by year's end. Every cent and dollar of every donation and contribution received from the kind and tender-hearted will be appreciated and acknowledged.

Alienated Father Fighting To Be A Part Of My Daughters Life!!!

Posted by lovingfather on 2012-01-25 19:58:26

The past two years have been hellish for me. I have lost everything but my faith and absolute love for my daughter. My ex-wife and her mother have alienated me from my daughter since her birth two years ago. I left a comfortable job and home in a state on the Gulf Coast to move to the East Coast state my daughter was taken to, so that I could be involved my child's life. Upon arriving, my then wife (an attorney) and her mother (child psychiatrist)began alienating my daughter from me in a variety of ways. I initiated the legal process with a very reputable law firm who has handled the divorce component. We agreed to a temporary visitation schedule, but due to my limited financial means the custody component is still ongoing. I had to file for bankruptcy last month (losing my house and all financial holdings I possessed). I continue to support my daughter via support. I'm currently attempting to save up enough money to pay the $5,000 retainer fee required by my attorney (I've worked 2 jobs since I moved here 2 years ago). Once I pay her, she can begin helping me gain equal custodial rights when considering my daughter. I'll be thankful for ANY amount of monetary support here. Peace and Love
My husband died after a long illness, I took care of him alone, to my shock I discovered I was not taken care of. I am still fighting an ongoing battle with his insurance company, and it has tapped out all I had. To make matters worse I got swindled by a man that I thought I was starting a business with. I have no place to go, if I don't get some money together for rent I will be put out onto the street. Please could someone find it in their hearts to donate to me?

PLEASE HELP ASAP!

Posted by helpme777 on 2011-09-07 14:58:12

My husband (a Pastor) and myself have legal guardianship of two children who would be in a childrens orphanage or foster care had we not made the sacrifice to take them into our home and raise them. Our home is old and small (a trailor) but we felt obligated to give these children an opportunity to have a family lifestyle. We were recently victims of Hurricane Irene and although we were more fortunate than others in that we still have a livable structure; we did sustain extensive damages to our home that we are cannot afford to repair. I am unemployed because I have ongoing health issues and my husband receives a small salary based on what our church is financially able to give which varies from Sunday to Sunday...we own a company (concrete finishing) but business has been very slow due to the economy. Yes, we have tried other local resources and FEMA who can only give us $394.00 which will not pay contractor estimates or travel to our rural area. We have ruled out loans because we are not able to pay back so in essence....we decided to try this avenue and pray for the best. We would be grateful to get a used home or foreclosed home because the repair to our current home is probably more than the market value of it. I do not have a PayPal acct. so e-mail me at zylorian7@gmail.com.

Custody Battle...

Posted by childcustodyhurts on 2011-08-23 00:58:39

I'm needing financial HELP for my ongoing child custody case with a narcissistic ex-husband. I've been ordered to pay half a his EC730 Psych Evaluation. Can't afford without taking away from my household of 3 daughters. I'm hoping to get 50 people to donate $100 each. Please please help a single mother of three doing the right thing.
Thank you.

Custody Battle...

Posted by childcustodyhurts on 2011-08-23 00:58:39

I'm needing financial HELP for my ongoing child custody case with a narcissistic ex-husband. I've been ordered to pay half a his EC730 Psych Evaluation. Can't afford without taking away from my household of 3 daughters. I'm hoping to get 50 people to donate $100 each. Please please help a single mother of three doing the right thing.
Thank you.

Custody Battle...

Posted by childcustodyhurts on 2011-08-23 00:58:39

I'm needing financial HELP for my ongoing child custody case with a narcissistic ex-husband. I've been ordered to pay half a his EC730 Psych Evaluation. Can't afford without taking away from my household of 3 daughters. I'm hoping to get 50 people to donate $100 each. Please please help a single mother of three doing the right thing.
Thank you.

Custody Battle...

Posted by childcustodyhurts on 2011-08-23 00:58:38

I'm needing financial HELP for my ongoing child custody case with a narcissistic ex-husband. I've been ordered to pay half a his EC730 Psych Evaluation. Can't afford without taking away from my household of 3 daughters. I'm hoping to get 50 people to donate $100 each. Please please help a single mother of three doing the right thing.
Thank you.

Custody Battle...

Posted by childcustodyhurts on 2011-08-23 00:58:38

I'm needing financial HELP for my ongoing child custody case with a narcissistic ex-husband. I've been ordered to pay half a his EC730 Psych Evaluation. Can't afford without taking away from my household of 3 daughters. I'm hoping to get 50 people to donate $100 each. Please please help a single mother of three doing the right thing.
Thank you.

Over whelmed two car accidents

Posted by petals on 2011-05-22 10:58:47

Hi....I have never had to ask for help before,but recentlly I have come to the conclusion I can not do it on my own any more.I have been in 2 car accidents were I have been rear ended within 1 year of each other.I am now dealing w crontic back injuries and recieve 4-6 injections bi-weekly.Before this I was a healthy 39 yr old.I am a single female and can barely afford to feed my beagle who seems to be the only one that is there for me.Both accidents neither driver had any insurance so all medical bills and ongoing medical needs are my resposibility.I do work but I may loose that due to the pain I am in when I can not afford my injections ($1645.00 bi weekly). Im sure I will be without a place to live its just a matter of months/I have now be diagnoised with scrolios due to the accidents,I have been dealing with a bruised liver and kindeys as well. I am just asking for any small donation you can spare.God Bless

Medical Bills

Posted by petals on 2011-05-22 10:58:45

Hi....I have never had to ask for help before,but recentlly I have come to the conclusion I can not do it on my own any more.I have been in 2 car accidents were I have been rear ended within 1 year of each other.I am now dealing w crontic back injuries and recieve 4-6 injections bi-weekly.Before this I was a healthy 39 yr old.I am a single female and can barely afford to feed my beagle who seems to be the only one that is there for me.Both accidents neither driver had any insurance so all medical bills and ongoing medical needs are my resposibility.I do work but I may loose that due to the pain I am in when I can not afford my injections ($1645.00 bi weekly). Im sure I will be without a place to live its just a matter of months/I have now be diagnoised with scrolios due to the accidents,I have been dealing with a bruised liver and kindeys as well. I am just asking for any small donation you can spare.God Bless !

How did life become so hard?

Posted by heartsong on 2011-04-24 00:58:06

Hi Everyone, I'm 50 y/o and I have never thought of begging until now. Over the past few weeks I kept praying and asking God to help me, saying repeatedly, "Lord, there must be a way that I can ask people for help...I'm at my wits end". I started searching putting in phrases asking for help and discovered this site. All I can say is that so much is happening at once...I have faith, but it's really hard.

I suffer with bouts of hemorrhage which impede my ability to maintain a steady job because when it happens I'm absent from work almost two weeks. When it happens I lie in bed and wonder/pray Lord will I live or die? Do I need a transfusion? I'm about two points from a transfusion now. I need to purchase medical insurance so I can see a doctor and take care of this one way or another. Hospital bills are about 20,000 now. I need money for medical insurance and also to have dental work done. My teeth hurt. I need about several thousand dollars of dental work done. One dentist's attorney is threatening to seize my car. I owe him $6000.00. I had paid him $3000.00 already, but he raised it back up as if I had paid nothing. I couldn't make it to court because of hemorrhage and the judge put the judgment through.

Even worse, I have a son whom I love very much, living with his dad. David is 18 now with prior developmental challenges. His father made repeated threats on my life if I didn't transfer custody. How I mourn that I gave in. I owe back child support because I haven't been able to work steadily. I do whatever I can with dignity. I do private caregiving, clean houses, some occasional paralegal contract work, sew-make native coats and sew clothes in general--all when I'm able, feeling strong. When I'm not well with the hemorrhage I'm on bed rest. My earnings are not even enough to pay my bills...not to mention child support. I presented proof of hemorrhage to a semijudge(mediator etc.)in court and she rejected it and computed a monthly amount of $400.00 based on my ability to earn money because of my educational background. She didn't compute it based on facts. Anyway, I have to appear in court on May 2 for another violation of nonpayment not because I don't want to pay, but because I can't afford it. They're saying that in total I owe $26,000.00. There is a chance that they'll incarcerate me on 5/2/11 for nonpayment of child support. God says do not be afraid, but this is alot, more than I can bear alone.

Please, I am begging, pleading for help, for compassion with tears in my eyes and my heart just wants to burst. I feel so alone with these problems. No one really knows how badly I feel. I love life and I love people, and I do whatever I can to love my neighbor as myself and to love God with all my heart mind and soul, but this just seems to much to bear.

All I can offer is my love and friendship, appreciation if you will be so kind and compassionate as to donate to my cause. I will be forever grateful and I will pray that you have stored up treasures in heaven with Almighty God. I will pray for you and your loved ones. If you are ill or suffering with illness or addiction of some sort I will pray with you. I could meet with you in NYC or you could join me in the mid hudson valley, brunch, walk and talk when I'm able. I just mean to say that this is the truth. I need desperate help before May 2 and ongoing. I need an attorney as well as money. Please help me to turn this around. I'd have a hysterectomy if I could afford it. Leave your number or mailing address and I'll be glad to personally thank you. Money is a tool and I need the help now more than ever. Please help me. Thank you and God bless you.
Cristi

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How did life become so hard?

Posted by heartsong on 2011-04-24 00:58:02

Hi Everyone, I'm 50 y/o and I have never thought of begging until now. Over the past few weeks I kept praying and asking God to help me, saying repeatedly, "Lord, there must be a way that I can ask people for help...I'm at my wits end". I started searching putting in phrases asking for help and discovered this site. All I can say is that so much is happening at once...I have faith, but it's really hard.

I suffer with bouts of hemorrhage which impede my ability to maintain a steady job because when it happens I'm absent from work almost two weeks. When it happens I lie in bed and wonder/pray Lord will I live or die? Do I need a transfusion? I'm about two points from a transfusion now. I need to purchase medical insurance so I can see a doctor and take care of this one way or another. Hospital bills are about 20,000 now. I need money for medical insurance and also to have dental work done. My teeth hurt. I need about several thousand dollars of dental work done. One dentist's attorney is threatening to seize my car. I owe him $6000.00. I had paid him $3000.00 already, but he raised it back up as if I had paid nothing. I couldn't make it to court because of hemorrhage and the judge put the judgment through.

Even worse, I have a son whom I love very much, living with his dad. David is 18 now with prior developmental challenges. His father made repeated threats on my life if I didn't transfer custody. How I mourn that I gave in. I owe back child support because I haven't been able to work steadily. I do whatever I can with dignity. I do private caregiving, clean houses, some occasional paralegal contract work, sew-make native coats and sew clothes in general--all when I'm able, feeling strong. When I'm not well with the hemorrhage I'm on bed rest. My earnings are not even enough to pay my bills...not to mention child support. I presented proof of hemorrhage to a semijudge(mediator etc.)in court and she rejected it and computed a monthly amount of $400.00 based on my ability to earn money because of my educational background. She didn't compute it based on facts. Anyway, I have to appear in court on May 2 for another violation of nonpayment not because I don't want to pay, but because I can't afford it. They're saying that in total I owe $26,000.00. There is a chance that they'll incarcerate me on 5/2/11 for nonpayment of child support. God says do not be afraid, but this is alot, more than I can bear alone.

Please, I am begging, pleading for help, for compassion with tears in my eyes and my heart just wants to burst. I feel so alone with these problems. No one really knows how badly I feel. I love life and I love people, and I do whatever I can to love my neighbor as myself and to love God with all my heart mind and soul, but this just seems to much to bear.

All I can offer is my love and friendship, appreciation if you will be so kind and compassionate as to donate to my cause. I will be forever grateful and I will pray that you have stored up treasures in heaven with Almighty God. I will pray for you and your loved ones. If you are ill or suffering with illness or addiction of some sort I will pray with you. I could meet with you in NYC or you could join me in the mid hudson valley, brunch, walk and talk when I'm able. I just mean to say that this is the truth. I need desperate help before May 2 and ongoing. I need an attorney as well as money. Please help me to turn this around. I'd have a hysterectomy if I could afford it. Leave your number or mailing address and I'll be glad to personally thank you. Money is a tool and I need the help now more than ever. Please help me. Thank you and God bless you.
Cristi

How did life become so hard?

Posted by heartsong on 2011-04-23 23:58:48

Hi Everyone, I'm 50 y/o and I have never thought of begging until now. Over the past few weeks I kept praying and asking God to help me, saying repeatedly, "Lord, there must be a way that I can ask people for help...I'm at my wits end". I started searching putting in phrases asking for help and discovered this site. All I can say is that so much is happening at once...I have faith, but it's really hard.

I suffer with bouts of hemorrhage which impede my ability to maintain a steady job because when it happens I'm absent from work almost two weeks. When it happens I lie in bed and wonder/pray Lord will I live or die? Do I need a transfusion? I'm about two points from a transfusion now. I need to purchase medical insurance so I can see a doctor and take care of this one way or another. Hospital bills are about 20,000 now. I need money for medical insurance and also to have dental work done. My teeth hurt. I need about several thousand dollars of dental work done. One dentist's attorney is threatening to seize my car. I owe him $6000.00. I had paid him $3000.00 already, but he raised it back up as if I had paid nothing. I couldn't make it to court because of hemorrhage and the judge put the judgment through.

Even worse, I have a son whom I love very much, living with his dad. David is 18 now with prior developmental challenges. His father made repeated threats on my life if I didn't transfer custody. How I mourn that I gave in. I owe back child support because I haven't been able to work steadily. I do whatever I can with dignity. I do private caregiving, clean houses, some occasional paralegal contract work, sew-make native coats and sew clothes in general--all when I'm able, feeling strong. When I'm not well with the hemorrhage I'm on bed rest. My earnings are not even enough to pay my bills...not to mention child support. I presented proof of hemorrhage to a semijudge(mediator etc.)in court and she rejected it and computed a monthly amount of $400.00 based on my ability to earn money because of my educational background. She didn't compute it based on facts. Anyway, I have to appear in court on May 2 for another violation of nonpayment not because I don't want to pay, but because I can't afford it. They're saying that in total I owe $26,000.00. There is a chance that they'll incarcerate me on 5/2/11 for nonpayment of child support. God says do not be afraid, but this is alot, more than I can bear alone.

Please, I am begging, pleading for help, for compassion with tears in my eyes and my heart just wants to burst. I feel so alone with these problems. No one really knows how badly I feel. I love life and I love people, and I do whatever I can to love my neighbor as myself and to love God with all my heart mind and soul, but this just seems to much to bear.

All I can offer is my love and friendship, appreciation if you will be so kind and compassionate as to donate to my cause. I will be forever grateful and I will pray that you have stored up treasures in heaven with Almighty God. I will pray for you and your loved ones. If you are ill or suffering with illness or addiction of some sort I will pray with you. I could meet with you in NYC or you could join me in the mid hudson valley, brunch, walk and talk when I'm able. I just mean to say that this is the truth. I need desperate help before May 2 and ongoing. I need an attorney as well as money. Please help me to turn this around. I'd have a hysterectomy if I could afford it. Leave your number or mailing address and I'll be glad to personally thank you. Money is a tool and I need the help now more than ever. Please help me. Thank you and God bless you.
Cristi

Please Help With My Dream, I Promise to Give Back

Posted by lindabaker on 2011-04-04 17:58:54

I am a 19-year-old student of sociocultural anthropology who also has a strong interest in ecology and the environment. My life's dream is to one day start my own ecotourism company that employs local people in developing nations, encourages responsible and environmental-oriented travel, increases cultural awareness, and gives back to the community. In the past I've been lucky enough to participate in several overseas tours with such companies; I financed my most recent trip by working the night shift in the dairy and frozen foods department of a local supermarket for several months. However, the one nation that I have always dreamed of working in is Zambia: a landlocked nation in southern Africa brimming with diverse landscapes, breathtaking natural beauty, and friendly people. Unfortunately, poverty remains an ongoing problem in some rural parts of this nation. My ultimate goal when visiting Zambia is to communicate with some of the local people in their own languages (I've been studying Bemba and Nyanja) in an attempt to better understand the social, political and economic climate of Zambia, support local lodges, hostels and safari guides, and learn more firsthand about environmental issues in this beautiful and fascinating land. Of course I always prefer to work hard for such travel and research opportunities, and will be perfectly honest when I say that there are many people on this website who need cash donations for reasons far more vital than mine. For a student who is currently unable to find work, I am unsure of how I'd pay for a trip to Zambia at some point next winter. I will continue to search for work and strive towards once again earning the money myself, but if anyone wishes to supplement the costs of my travel with a very small donation, I will certainly be thankful! If I can find 2,000 people who can each give just 50 cents, I will be well on my way towards realizing this dream. Thank you for your time and support!

Please Help With My Dream, I Promise to Give Back

Posted by lindabaker on 2011-04-04 17:58:54

I am a 19-year-old student of sociocultural anthropology who also has a strong interest in ecology and the environment. My life's dream is to one day start my own ecotourism company that employs local people in developing nations, encourages responsible and environmental-oriented travel, increases cultural awareness, and gives back to the community. In the past I've been lucky enough to participate in several overseas tours with such companies; I financed my most recent trip by working the night shift in the dairy and frozen foods department of a local supermarket for several months. However, the one nation that I have always dreamed of working in is Zambia: a landlocked nation in southern Africa brimming with diverse landscapes, breathtaking natural beauty, and friendly people. Unfortunately, poverty remains an ongoing problem in some rural parts of this nation. My ultimate goal when visiting Zambia is to communicate with some of the local people in their own languages (I've been studying Bemba and Nyanja) in an attempt to better understand the social, political and economic climate of Zambia, support local lodges, hostels and safari guides, and learn more firsthand about environmental issues in this beautiful and fascinating land. Of course I always prefer to work hard for such travel and research opportunities, and will be perfectly honest when I say that there are many people on this website who need cash donations for reasons far more vital than mine. For a student who is currently unable to find work, I am unsure of how I'd pay for a trip to Zambia at some point next winter. I will continue to search for work and strive towards once again earning the money myself, but if anyone wishes to supplement the costs of my travel with a very small donation, I will certainly be thankful! If I can find 2,000 people who can each give just 50 cents, I will be well on my way towards realizing this dream. Thank you for your time and support!