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I'm just really hungry and exhausted.
Posted by cp030190 on 2012-05-23 14:58:06
I'm a single mother and a full time college student with a part time job. I make roughly 240 dollars a week. This month I paid a rent bill, electric bill, water bill, car payment, auto insurance bill, Internet bill, and had to buy baby supplies along with the normal household necessities such as dish detergent, clothes detergent, soap, toothpaste, garbage bags, ect. No problem! I usually manage to pay all of my bills by the grace of something bigger than myself. I don't know how I'm doing it. I've been doing it for over a year now by myself. I do without a luxurious cell phone and television. I have to have Internet for school. Thank God for Google and Youtube. A girl deserves more entertainment other than deciphering her 9 month old's poop to determine whether or not its lime-greenish hue comes from the peas she ate 2 days ago, or if a fungus is among us.
The thing is.. I am hungry. I am not Ethiopian starving, but I'm hungry. My last meal consisted of a pack of chicken flavored ramen noodle soup and 3 saltine crackers. The 7 meals before that consisted of the same exact thing, except I was so lucky as to add a few broccoli florets to the soup broth. I have since ran out of broccoli and ramen. All I have left in my food pantry is canned baby food, and oatmeal. I am down to drinking tap water and falling asleep at night to the borborygmus sounds that my intestines sing to me out of pure hunger. I am so very blessed to be able to pay my bills and provide for my daughter while furthering my education so that some fine day we will both be living like Princesses. I have counted each and every one of my blessings. However, food isn't among these blessings of mine. All I'm asking is for someone to treat a girl to a hot nutritious meal.
The thing is.. I am hungry. I am not Ethiopian starving, but I'm hungry. My last meal consisted of a pack of chicken flavored ramen noodle soup and 3 saltine crackers. The 7 meals before that consisted of the same exact thing, except I was so lucky as to add a few broccoli florets to the soup broth. I have since ran out of broccoli and ramen. All I have left in my food pantry is canned baby food, and oatmeal. I am down to drinking tap water and falling asleep at night to the borborygmus sounds that my intestines sing to me out of pure hunger. I am so very blessed to be able to pay my bills and provide for my daughter while furthering my education so that some fine day we will both be living like Princesses. I have counted each and every one of my blessings. However, food isn't among these blessings of mine. All I'm asking is for someone to treat a girl to a hot nutritious meal.
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CommentsNEED HELP BAD
Posted by jlvHELP on 2012-04-20 08:58:36
Life is so bad. Lost my job and I'm 58 noone will hire or even reply to my resumes. My husband is handicap and 73, just had open heart surgery so he can't work. We live only on his Social Security and this state says we make too much for assistance. Hum, let them try to live on it. This month we are living on $20 for 3 weeks. Always late on rent. Waiting for phone, TV to be disconnected which happens regularly. Groceries, well go to food pantry to help. Worked all my life and can't believe this is happening. I just sit in my chair most of the time if I'm not crying or having panic attacks. Can't afford insurance or meds, so go to free clinic when I can get in. I'm diabetic, heart issues, lung issues, etc and playing russian roulette, but what can I do. Hope nothing major happens because I have no insurance and can't afford hospital bills, guess I see my parents earlier in heaven.
Anyone if you can help, please please please help us. Anything will help. I've written Ellen so many times but she must think we are worth the help, old folks that we are.
Anyone if you can help, please please please help us. Anything will help. I've written Ellen so many times but she must think we are worth the help, old folks that we are.
Still hopefull
Posted by hopefully on 2012-03-22 12:58:00
Yesterday, I went for the first time to a food pantry located at a Church of God. While there, we all prayed together, mind you, I do not go to church but I do pray and talk to God. Anyway, it was touching. I received my food, careful not to take more than my family needed. I could have taken more, but I knew that with what they gave me I had enough until next week when we will get a small check from my husbands work. I thank them and God for the gift of food and went on my way. Later on in the day my husband was contacted about a job. It won't save my house, but it will help. Maybe, I have asked for to much before in prayer, I posting this because now I feel, ask for less, take less, and be true of heart and maybe you shall receive some of what you need and be thankful for that. I am
soon to be homeless!
Posted by depressionvictim on 2012-03-02 22:58:10
Please! I am BROKE! I have not paid my rent in about 5 months and my landlord is going to kick me out at the end of the month. I have nowhere to go! My unemployment ran out 6 months ago and I still cannot find work. I am very capable and VERY willing to do pretty much any kind of work, yet there seem to be no job availabilities. I find a few odd jobs, but that income goes to heat. I am living off food from a food pantry. I would live in my car, but I don't have one...it got repossessed! If I could give my landlord at least a little money, maybe I can buy more time until I find a job! Any donations would be GREATLY appreciated, and hopefully I can pay them back in the future! God Bless, and thank you for reading!
We need help with taxes
Posted by nt1962 on 2012-02-17 15:58:59
We desperately need your help! We are a small church located in an economically disadvantaged community. We own a house that was deeded over to us by a former pastor and are at risk of losing that property because of our inability to pay some past due taxes on the property.
The house was deeded to the church over 30 years ago by a former pastor of the church who had become ill and subsequently passed away. The house is not located in the same community as the church. (In fact, it is some distance away from the church, and therefore could not be utilized for church-related purposes which would have taken it off of the tax roll). As a result of gentrification in that community, the property values have increased tremendously. The property tax assessment for the property owned by the church escalated to staggering heights during the housing bubble.
Because of this the church has had much difficulty keeping up with all of the taxes on the property (a general tax, a school tax, and a village tax). The rental income from the property is used to assist the church with operating expenses, maintenance of all of the church properties, as well as paying the taxes. Finally, reassessment in the last couple of years has brought down the amount of taxes to be paid and we are better able to handle some of the current taxes due, but some of the older taxes were sold and consolidated in tax lien sales. The consolidation of the prior taxes due has hurt us tremendously. Numerous times the unpaid taxes were consolidated prior to our completion of raising enough funds to pay off some of them in their unconsolidated state. Individually some were $1,000 to $3,000 respectively. They have been consolidated totaling almost $19,000. We are not permitted to pay the liens individually which was viable, we have to pay them in total.
There is a holding company based in the community where the house is located which purchased those liens. That company is now a few months away from being able to begin foreclosure proceedings and take a valuable piece of real estate out from under the church. This would be devastating to the church.
The church has been in the process of trying to sell the house and use the proceeds from the sale to build a much needed new church building in the community it is located as well as to pay off those outstanding liens at closing, and to unload a property that was once a blessing to the church, but has long since become a burden. We donât want to lose the property. We want to be able to sell it. We had some offers on the house, but at the last minute a promising deal fell through. Previously interested buyers, for some reason now, are less interested. We feel it is possible that there may some collusion within the community where the house is located to wait for the lien process to move forward and that potential purchasers connected with the holding company will be able to take the property and flip it to tremendous financial advantage, while leaving the church with nothing for thirty years of struggling to take care of the property.
It is important that we are allowed to sell the house and build our new church. We are in the final stages of making the new building a reality. All we have to do is secure the construction financing. Receipt of a commitment letter for the sale of the house is all that stands in the way of a 40+ year dream for the congregation. It would give us the down-payment that we need to move forward.
With the construction of a new church, we would be able to operate before and after school programs, have handicap accessible restrooms, and provide better services to the community. We have a senior citizens housing complex across the street from our church, and many of the residents would attend our church but they are unable to climb up and down the stairs to the single-person restrooms in the basement. We also operate a summer day camp which would benefit greatly from having more space in which to operate. We would be able to accommodate many more youngsters, many of whose families are unable to afford the other summer camps operating in the area. We have had to turn down prospective campers because of space constraints.
Our congregational makeup has changed over the years. The financial impact of that changed has been coupled with the severe impact of the economic downturn on our community. We have more retirees now on fixed income, youth, and small children, many of whom have young mothers, and some people who are working age, mostly with working class wages. We need to build a church to better meet the needs of our congregation and community. We operate a food pantry and soup kitchen which would be able to open more days a week with bigger pantry space and a modern commercial kitchen.
As I stated, we are in the final stages of the building project. We have our permits, plans, and contractor selected. We are ready to obtain financing. The congregation, which has always striven to do much with little, has invested much in this projected over the years and the sale of this property owned by the church is the one thing that stands in the way of it happening. Please do not let us lose this property just so a few people can make a quick buck. Help us to pay off these tax liens so that our church will be able to help transform an entire community!
The house was deeded to the church over 30 years ago by a former pastor of the church who had become ill and subsequently passed away. The house is not located in the same community as the church. (In fact, it is some distance away from the church, and therefore could not be utilized for church-related purposes which would have taken it off of the tax roll). As a result of gentrification in that community, the property values have increased tremendously. The property tax assessment for the property owned by the church escalated to staggering heights during the housing bubble.
Because of this the church has had much difficulty keeping up with all of the taxes on the property (a general tax, a school tax, and a village tax). The rental income from the property is used to assist the church with operating expenses, maintenance of all of the church properties, as well as paying the taxes. Finally, reassessment in the last couple of years has brought down the amount of taxes to be paid and we are better able to handle some of the current taxes due, but some of the older taxes were sold and consolidated in tax lien sales. The consolidation of the prior taxes due has hurt us tremendously. Numerous times the unpaid taxes were consolidated prior to our completion of raising enough funds to pay off some of them in their unconsolidated state. Individually some were $1,000 to $3,000 respectively. They have been consolidated totaling almost $19,000. We are not permitted to pay the liens individually which was viable, we have to pay them in total.
There is a holding company based in the community where the house is located which purchased those liens. That company is now a few months away from being able to begin foreclosure proceedings and take a valuable piece of real estate out from under the church. This would be devastating to the church.
The church has been in the process of trying to sell the house and use the proceeds from the sale to build a much needed new church building in the community it is located as well as to pay off those outstanding liens at closing, and to unload a property that was once a blessing to the church, but has long since become a burden. We donât want to lose the property. We want to be able to sell it. We had some offers on the house, but at the last minute a promising deal fell through. Previously interested buyers, for some reason now, are less interested. We feel it is possible that there may some collusion within the community where the house is located to wait for the lien process to move forward and that potential purchasers connected with the holding company will be able to take the property and flip it to tremendous financial advantage, while leaving the church with nothing for thirty years of struggling to take care of the property.
It is important that we are allowed to sell the house and build our new church. We are in the final stages of making the new building a reality. All we have to do is secure the construction financing. Receipt of a commitment letter for the sale of the house is all that stands in the way of a 40+ year dream for the congregation. It would give us the down-payment that we need to move forward.
With the construction of a new church, we would be able to operate before and after school programs, have handicap accessible restrooms, and provide better services to the community. We have a senior citizens housing complex across the street from our church, and many of the residents would attend our church but they are unable to climb up and down the stairs to the single-person restrooms in the basement. We also operate a summer day camp which would benefit greatly from having more space in which to operate. We would be able to accommodate many more youngsters, many of whose families are unable to afford the other summer camps operating in the area. We have had to turn down prospective campers because of space constraints.
Our congregational makeup has changed over the years. The financial impact of that changed has been coupled with the severe impact of the economic downturn on our community. We have more retirees now on fixed income, youth, and small children, many of whom have young mothers, and some people who are working age, mostly with working class wages. We need to build a church to better meet the needs of our congregation and community. We operate a food pantry and soup kitchen which would be able to open more days a week with bigger pantry space and a modern commercial kitchen.
As I stated, we are in the final stages of the building project. We have our permits, plans, and contractor selected. We are ready to obtain financing. The congregation, which has always striven to do much with little, has invested much in this projected over the years and the sale of this property owned by the church is the one thing that stands in the way of it happening. Please do not let us lose this property just so a few people can make a quick buck. Help us to pay off these tax liens so that our church will be able to help transform an entire community!
WE WANT TO BUILD A LOW COST ANIMAL CLINIC
Posted by babykatt on 2012-02-15 01:58:42
Hi, My name is Jennifer and I volunteer with (ETSN)
East TN Spay & Neuter. They are a non-profit corporation, with the sole purpose to end the use of euthanasia as population control for companion animals. They're a small, all-volunteer group that provides transport to a regional low-cost spay-neuter clinic and education about proper pet care. They also assist low-income families in finding financial aid for surgery and related costs.
They have a few projects going on that need support.
ETSN is trying to build a low cost vet clinic in our area. They are needing donations such as.....
*copy paper, paperclips, other office supplies.
*gas cards work great to help with transports
*medical equipment and supplies for the clinic
*more volunteers to help get the word out
*pet food and supplies for the clinic and pantry
*cash is always good too.
I DO NOT WANT YOU TO DONATE TO ME!!!!!
Please visit the website below and you will have all the information you will need
www.etnspay-neuter.org
There are also other ways to help like cashing in your old cell phones or inkjet cartridges.
Please think about helping our cause and thank you for taking the time to read my post.
God Bless you
Jennifer
East TN Spay & Neuter. They are a non-profit corporation, with the sole purpose to end the use of euthanasia as population control for companion animals. They're a small, all-volunteer group that provides transport to a regional low-cost spay-neuter clinic and education about proper pet care. They also assist low-income families in finding financial aid for surgery and related costs.
They have a few projects going on that need support.
ETSN is trying to build a low cost vet clinic in our area. They are needing donations such as.....
*copy paper, paperclips, other office supplies.
*gas cards work great to help with transports
*medical equipment and supplies for the clinic
*more volunteers to help get the word out
*pet food and supplies for the clinic and pantry
*cash is always good too.
I DO NOT WANT YOU TO DONATE TO ME!!!!!
Please visit the website below and you will have all the information you will need
www.etnspay-neuter.org
There are also other ways to help like cashing in your old cell phones or inkjet cartridges.
Please think about helping our cause and thank you for taking the time to read my post.
God Bless you
Jennifer
East TN Spay & Neuter needs donations
Posted by babykatt on 2012-02-13 12:58:01
My name is Jennifer and I am a volunteer with ETSN.
Some of our projects include ..
a low cost vet clinic, pet food pantry, short term foster network, and a non profit center for adoptions, training, grooming, etc....
Some of the things we are in need of for our clinic are
copying/printing services,
office supplies, such as postage stamps, copy paper--white and colors--as well as laser toner cartridge Canon 104, large paper clips, pens, clipboards, display holders
Gas cards, gas cards, gas cards!
Travel carriers- small, medium, or large
Did I mention GAS CARDS?
Items we can sell or raffle off--hand-made or not
Purina or Pedigree pet foods
Equipment and supplies for our low-income veterinary clinic
You don't have to send money, but money helps too.
Please don't send money to me, go to the website for info on donations.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO etnspay-neuter.org
Thank you and God Bless You for your time.
Some of our projects include ..
a low cost vet clinic, pet food pantry, short term foster network, and a non profit center for adoptions, training, grooming, etc....
Some of the things we are in need of for our clinic are
copying/printing services,
office supplies, such as postage stamps, copy paper--white and colors--as well as laser toner cartridge Canon 104, large paper clips, pens, clipboards, display holders
Gas cards, gas cards, gas cards!
Travel carriers- small, medium, or large
Did I mention GAS CARDS?
Items we can sell or raffle off--hand-made or not
Purina or Pedigree pet foods
Equipment and supplies for our low-income veterinary clinic
You don't have to send money, but money helps too.
Please don't send money to me, go to the website for info on donations.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO etnspay-neuter.org
Thank you and God Bless You for your time.
982.07 to go back to school
Posted by mama_meya on 2011-12-20 09:58:21
My name is Meya Acuna and I am writing you in hopes that you can (or lead me to someone who can help) help bring a Christmas miracle to pass! I am really putting my faith out here because this is something that I've never done before, but am in desperate need. I am a 30 yr old stay-at-home mother to a 4 yr old and 22 month old and am 5 months pregnant. Having turned 30 I have had a revelation that I am in need of continuing my education to not only help my family financially but to be an inspiration to my children who will one day wonder why I did not live my dreams and get a degree in education.
Over 10 yrs ago I began on the right track attending TCU for a semester but with no funds saved up for college it was soon apparent that I would not be able to finish. Much to my despair, I left Ft. Worth and began living out of my hurt by getting into drugs, lascivious living and just keeping bad company. It wasn't until I met my husband, a PK (or preacher's kid), that I realized what I was missing and that I did have hope and didn't have to carry around the shame and anger at not being able to finish school. I stayed home and worked while he got to go out and travel the world in a Christian band, living his dream while I helped to support us and when he got off the road we decided to begin a family. Well no one told us how hard that would be especially financially and I soon left work to take care of my children because the cost of daycare was too much for us (almost 1200 for the two of them!). My husband lost his job earlier this year due to a bad truck accident that left him needing two surgeries and us on public assistance. But we moved to Seguin and he was able to start work at TPS thank God. It doesnt pay all our bills but we are so thankful! We also moved back here to begin work on a ministry with a focus on our youth. We are big volunteers at our church, always making ourselves available to what needs to be done for not only our families but our community. Most recently we've assisted with our youth at the Daddy/Daughter Dance sponsered by the SPD and the Blue Santa wrapping days. It has been hard on just one income and in the past 2 years we have moved 5 times with our children finally settling in Seguin. I am from Austin and had never lived in a real community of people before. I love it here! Everyone speaks to everyone and it is not so rushed. I'm in awe of how a community is supposed to be! Parades, Holiday Strolls, wow!
This past two weeks we have done things we have never had to do before like seek help from Community Council and Salvation Army for utility assistance and visit the EATS food pantry. I'm thankful they were there but I just never thought in a million years I'd be needing those types of services. This is also what pushed me to go back to school. I need to do something bigger than me to feel that I've accomplished a legacy for my children. I won't let them suffer worry and fear the way we have recently. But I need help.
I'm pleading with you to please help me pay $982.07 to Texas Christian University before January 1st for a Loan that I owe. If I pay this loan off by then I will be free to attend a university with Federal funds to attend classes and began pursuing my Associates Degree in Early Childhood and ultimately a Bachelors in Education. I plan on getting a teaching certification and giving back to the community that helped me by working in a low-income school here and sharing my story through hard work that people helping people can make a difference in someone's life. Again, I'm not asking you for money for me or my family or Christmas presents or any "thing". I am looking to pay directly to TCU in Ft. Worth. None of the funds would go to me. I trust that what we need as a family my God will supply, because He has kept us this long and it's only going to get better. Please be a part of this transition out of a dry place into abundance. I'm humbling myself today by doing this and I trust that if you can or know someone who can, you will help me. Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to sharing a good report!
Over 10 yrs ago I began on the right track attending TCU for a semester but with no funds saved up for college it was soon apparent that I would not be able to finish. Much to my despair, I left Ft. Worth and began living out of my hurt by getting into drugs, lascivious living and just keeping bad company. It wasn't until I met my husband, a PK (or preacher's kid), that I realized what I was missing and that I did have hope and didn't have to carry around the shame and anger at not being able to finish school. I stayed home and worked while he got to go out and travel the world in a Christian band, living his dream while I helped to support us and when he got off the road we decided to begin a family. Well no one told us how hard that would be especially financially and I soon left work to take care of my children because the cost of daycare was too much for us (almost 1200 for the two of them!). My husband lost his job earlier this year due to a bad truck accident that left him needing two surgeries and us on public assistance. But we moved to Seguin and he was able to start work at TPS thank God. It doesnt pay all our bills but we are so thankful! We also moved back here to begin work on a ministry with a focus on our youth. We are big volunteers at our church, always making ourselves available to what needs to be done for not only our families but our community. Most recently we've assisted with our youth at the Daddy/Daughter Dance sponsered by the SPD and the Blue Santa wrapping days. It has been hard on just one income and in the past 2 years we have moved 5 times with our children finally settling in Seguin. I am from Austin and had never lived in a real community of people before. I love it here! Everyone speaks to everyone and it is not so rushed. I'm in awe of how a community is supposed to be! Parades, Holiday Strolls, wow!
This past two weeks we have done things we have never had to do before like seek help from Community Council and Salvation Army for utility assistance and visit the EATS food pantry. I'm thankful they were there but I just never thought in a million years I'd be needing those types of services. This is also what pushed me to go back to school. I need to do something bigger than me to feel that I've accomplished a legacy for my children. I won't let them suffer worry and fear the way we have recently. But I need help.
I'm pleading with you to please help me pay $982.07 to Texas Christian University before January 1st for a Loan that I owe. If I pay this loan off by then I will be free to attend a university with Federal funds to attend classes and began pursuing my Associates Degree in Early Childhood and ultimately a Bachelors in Education. I plan on getting a teaching certification and giving back to the community that helped me by working in a low-income school here and sharing my story through hard work that people helping people can make a difference in someone's life. Again, I'm not asking you for money for me or my family or Christmas presents or any "thing". I am looking to pay directly to TCU in Ft. Worth. None of the funds would go to me. I trust that what we need as a family my God will supply, because He has kept us this long and it's only going to get better. Please be a part of this transition out of a dry place into abundance. I'm humbling myself today by doing this and I trust that if you can or know someone who can, you will help me. Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to sharing a good report!
Family in need.
Posted by ChrisB on 2011-12-14 00:58:22
I have never online begged before and I am trying it out as one of several
last resorts. I am a stay at home father of 4 children. A two year old, 3
year old, 5 year old and 12 year old. My wife works and I have to stay home
because someone needs to watch the kids. (if I worked I would make less then
the amount I would pay out in daycare) I would ask our family but they are
taped out and have already been giving us money for years now.
We make to much money for food stamps so if it was not for the Food Pantry
we would be starving right now. We barley make our bills (rent, phone,
electric, heat, etc.)
I have No idea what we are going to do for Christmas. We dont even have a
tree. And presents for the kids are out of the question.
Winter is starting and our vehicle has a problem with the 4 wheel drive. It
was working all summer but now that we need it for snow and ice the 4 wheel
drive is out.
Its hard to make due with only one vehicle when the kids have to go to
doctors appointments and such. My wife works 1 hour commute away and I have
to drive her with the kids back and forth if there is an appointment. This
spends the whole day and lots of gas just for one appointment.
We have a second vehicle with good 4 wheel drive but the front end needs
work at least $1000.00 in work. Because of this I am house bound with all
the kids most days. Life is starting to drive me crazy without wheels to at
least take the kids some place and have some adult conversation.
I find myself going stir crazy being house bound. Even to go to the food
pantry my wife had to take time off work so we had wheels and then make up
the time later in the week.
We used to live in 600 square feet. Small but cheap to heat. Luckily we are
in a village with a large house now. My mother just put the down payment on
the house and we pay the mortgage. She is now taped out.
The added expense of more room to heat is adding up. Luckily the government
and family has helped with some of the added expense for fuel oil ($3.95 per
gal) and wood ($60 per face cord). But I don't know what we are going to
do to make it through winter with all this snow falling right now.
I feel better just talking about it. Just knowing someone is listing makes
me feel at ease. Thank you for your time and your donations.
last resorts. I am a stay at home father of 4 children. A two year old, 3
year old, 5 year old and 12 year old. My wife works and I have to stay home
because someone needs to watch the kids. (if I worked I would make less then
the amount I would pay out in daycare) I would ask our family but they are
taped out and have already been giving us money for years now.
We make to much money for food stamps so if it was not for the Food Pantry
we would be starving right now. We barley make our bills (rent, phone,
electric, heat, etc.)
I have No idea what we are going to do for Christmas. We dont even have a
tree. And presents for the kids are out of the question.
Winter is starting and our vehicle has a problem with the 4 wheel drive. It
was working all summer but now that we need it for snow and ice the 4 wheel
drive is out.
Its hard to make due with only one vehicle when the kids have to go to
doctors appointments and such. My wife works 1 hour commute away and I have
to drive her with the kids back and forth if there is an appointment. This
spends the whole day and lots of gas just for one appointment.
We have a second vehicle with good 4 wheel drive but the front end needs
work at least $1000.00 in work. Because of this I am house bound with all
the kids most days. Life is starting to drive me crazy without wheels to at
least take the kids some place and have some adult conversation.
I find myself going stir crazy being house bound. Even to go to the food
pantry my wife had to take time off work so we had wheels and then make up
the time later in the week.
We used to live in 600 square feet. Small but cheap to heat. Luckily we are
in a village with a large house now. My mother just put the down payment on
the house and we pay the mortgage. She is now taped out.
The added expense of more room to heat is adding up. Luckily the government
and family has helped with some of the added expense for fuel oil ($3.95 per
gal) and wood ($60 per face cord). But I don't know what we are going to
do to make it through winter with all this snow falling right now.
I feel better just talking about it. Just knowing someone is listing makes
me feel at ease. Thank you for your time and your donations.
Family of 6 in Need of Food and Car Repairs
Posted by Feel on 2011-12-12 21:58:06
I have never online begged before and I am trying it out as one of several last resorts. I am a stay at home father of 4 children. My wife works and I have to stay home because someone needs to watch the kids. (if I worked I would make less then the amount I would pay out in daycare) I would ask our family but they are taped out and have already been giving us money for years now.
We make to much money for food stamps so if it wasnât for the Food Pantry we would be starving right now. We barley make our bills (rent, phone, electric, heat, etc.)
I have No idea what we are going to do for Christmas. We donât even have a tree. And presents for the kids are out of the question.
Winter is starting and our vehicle has a problem with the 4 wheel drive. It was working all summer but now that we need it for snow and ice the 4 wheel drive is out.
Its hard to make due with only one vehicle when the kids have to go to doctors appointments and such. My wife works 1 hour commute away and I have to drive her with the kids back and forth if there is an appointment. This spends the whole day and lots of gas just for one appointment.
We have a second vehicle with good 4 wheel drive but the front end needs work at least $1000.00 in work. Because of this I am house bound with all the kids most days. Life is starting to drive me crazy without wheels to at least take the kids some place and have some adult conversation.
I find myself going stir crazy being house bound. Even to go to the food pantry my wife had to take time off work so we had wheels and then make up the time later in the week.
I feel better just talking about it. Just knowing someone is listing makes me feel at ease. Thank you for your time.
We make to much money for food stamps so if it wasnât for the Food Pantry we would be starving right now. We barley make our bills (rent, phone, electric, heat, etc.)
I have No idea what we are going to do for Christmas. We donât even have a tree. And presents for the kids are out of the question.
Winter is starting and our vehicle has a problem with the 4 wheel drive. It was working all summer but now that we need it for snow and ice the 4 wheel drive is out.
Its hard to make due with only one vehicle when the kids have to go to doctors appointments and such. My wife works 1 hour commute away and I have to drive her with the kids back and forth if there is an appointment. This spends the whole day and lots of gas just for one appointment.
We have a second vehicle with good 4 wheel drive but the front end needs work at least $1000.00 in work. Because of this I am house bound with all the kids most days. Life is starting to drive me crazy without wheels to at least take the kids some place and have some adult conversation.
I find myself going stir crazy being house bound. Even to go to the food pantry my wife had to take time off work so we had wheels and then make up the time later in the week.
I feel better just talking about it. Just knowing someone is listing makes me feel at ease. Thank you for your time.
Family of 6 in Need of Car Repairs
Posted by Feel on 2011-12-12 21:58:05
Winter is starting and our vehicle has a problem with the 4 wheel drive. It was working all summer but now that we need it for snow and ice the 4 wheel drive is out.
Its hard to make due with only one vehicle when the four kids have to go to doctors appointments and such. My wife works 1 hour commute away and I have to drive her with the kids back and forth if there is an appointment. This spends the whole day and lots of gas just for one appointment.
We have a second vehicle with good 4 wheel drive but the front end needs work at least $1000.00 in work. It was my wifeâs commute vehicle until we got screwed by a tow truck company. Only the rich can afford lawyers to get our money back.
So we are looking at two older vehicles that need work. One out of commission the other getting us by, but for how long.
Because of this I am house bound with all four kids most days. Life is starting to drive me crazy without wheels to at least take the kids some place and have some adult conversation.
I find myself going stir crazy being house bound. Even to go to the food pantry my wife had to take time off work so we had wheels and then make up the time later in the week.
I feel better just talking about it. Just knowing someone is listing makes me feel at ease. Thank you for your time.
Its hard to make due with only one vehicle when the four kids have to go to doctors appointments and such. My wife works 1 hour commute away and I have to drive her with the kids back and forth if there is an appointment. This spends the whole day and lots of gas just for one appointment.
We have a second vehicle with good 4 wheel drive but the front end needs work at least $1000.00 in work. It was my wifeâs commute vehicle until we got screwed by a tow truck company. Only the rich can afford lawyers to get our money back.
So we are looking at two older vehicles that need work. One out of commission the other getting us by, but for how long.
Because of this I am house bound with all four kids most days. Life is starting to drive me crazy without wheels to at least take the kids some place and have some adult conversation.
I find myself going stir crazy being house bound. Even to go to the food pantry my wife had to take time off work so we had wheels and then make up the time later in the week.
I feel better just talking about it. Just knowing someone is listing makes me feel at ease. Thank you for your time.
Family of 6 in Need of Food and Car Repairs
Posted by Feel on 2011-12-12 21:58:04
I have never online begged before and I am trying it out as one of several last resorts. I am a stay at home father of 4 children. My wife works and I have to stay home because someone needs to watch the kids. (if I worked I would make less then the amount I would pay out in daycare) I would ask our family but they are taped out and have already been giving us money for years now.
We make to much money for food stamps so if it was not for the Food Pantry we would be starving right now. We barley make our bills (rent, phone, electric, heat, etc.)
I have No idea what we are going to do for Christmas. We don't even have a tree. And presents for the kids are out of the question.
Winter is starting and our vehicle has a problem with the 4 wheel drive. It was working all summer but now that we need it for snow and ice the 4 wheel drive is out.
Its hard to make due with only one vehicle when the kids have to go to doctors appointments and such. My wife works 1 hour commute away and I have to drive her with the kids back and forth if there is an appointment. This spends the whole day and lots of gas just for one appointment.
We have a second vehicle with good 4 wheel drive but the front end needs work at least $1000.00 in work. Because of this I am house bound with all the kids most days. Life is starting to drive me crazy without wheels to at least take the kids some place and have some adult conversation.
I find myself going stir crazy being house bound. Even to go to the food pantry my wife had to take time off work so we had wheels and then make up the time later in the week.
I feel better just talking about it. Just knowing someone is listing makes me feel at ease. Thank you for your time.
We make to much money for food stamps so if it was not for the Food Pantry we would be starving right now. We barley make our bills (rent, phone, electric, heat, etc.)
I have No idea what we are going to do for Christmas. We don't even have a tree. And presents for the kids are out of the question.
Winter is starting and our vehicle has a problem with the 4 wheel drive. It was working all summer but now that we need it for snow and ice the 4 wheel drive is out.
Its hard to make due with only one vehicle when the kids have to go to doctors appointments and such. My wife works 1 hour commute away and I have to drive her with the kids back and forth if there is an appointment. This spends the whole day and lots of gas just for one appointment.
We have a second vehicle with good 4 wheel drive but the front end needs work at least $1000.00 in work. Because of this I am house bound with all the kids most days. Life is starting to drive me crazy without wheels to at least take the kids some place and have some adult conversation.
I find myself going stir crazy being house bound. Even to go to the food pantry my wife had to take time off work so we had wheels and then make up the time later in the week.
I feel better just talking about it. Just knowing someone is listing makes me feel at ease. Thank you for your time.
A MIRACLE NEEDED
Posted by Believer11 on 2011-11-21 20:58:32
I've been out of work for over a year, unemployment ran out. My husband has just had major surgery and will be off work for over 3 months with only $200 a week in disability pay. We have 2 young children.
Please help us (our children need to see a miracle and something positive right now). Any remaining money in donations given will be given over to a local food pantry. Thank you and God Bless you all.
Please help us (our children need to see a miracle and something positive right now). Any remaining money in donations given will be given over to a local food pantry. Thank you and God Bless you all.
family crisis
Posted by susannahg on 2011-10-31 02:58:19
Hello to all the kind-hearted, generous Begslist Donors. I am here asking for help with my family crisis. I have been out of work for just over a year, with many, many unsuccessful applications. I am a single mother of a beautiful son. I am a visual artist with a Fine Arts degree. I hope to pursue post-graduate studies in the near future. I am a hard worker and am determined to find work. 4 weeks ago I broke my ankle and had to have surgery. I am recovering well, though it has been difficult. As a consequence of not working for a year, my financial situation is utterly dire. I am seriously behind in all my amenities bills with disconnection pending notices, and every 2nd week this past year, there is virtually no food in my fridge or pantry, which causes much distress and anxiety for my son and I. My washing machine is dying and I have no means to replace it. We are so worn down by this and my broken ankle was like the last straw! I would be forever grateful to anyone who assists me by donating. I am an honest, responsible, resourceful and frugal person. Many thanks.
Emergency Financial Help!
Posted by ronalano on 2011-09-30 10:58:38
PLEASE EXCUSE MY INTERUPTION!!
My name is Ronald Alano. My wife Kathi and I are in A very bad way.
Please let me explain. My wife's unemployment ran out just as she needed a dead kidney removed. I was terminated from my 10 year professional job due to down sizing at the same time. I was her nurse up the time of her operation. She had to have her bag cleaned and changed daily. Her operation was put on hold till we could scrape up enough money to pay a month of Cobra to cover her surgery. This took 2 months. She has recovered wonderfully.
We have both been unable to obtain employment. We were evicted from our rental because we were unable to make rent for 8 months. We owe taxes, hospital bills, vehicle payments, utility payments. We have one vehicle that is on a title loan without even minimum insurance coverage. We are receiving food stamps. We have spent many hours in the pantry lines. We are currently staying with Kathi's son till we can get employment.
My wages are being garnished due to unpaid medical bills. I cannot even work a McDonald's because I would only make enough to cover gas. I am a hard working and dedicated person. I have spent many days and hours applying and sending resumes to a multitude of job prospects. I have only had 2 interviews that have not panned out. We are trying to get Kathi's drivers license, but can't even afford the 20.00 to pay for that.
It really hurts to have to tell our life's story to try and get any help. We have gone through all the channels for help. We have given to United Way all the time we were employed. They would only help with 250.00 towards rent, but we owe over 7,000.00 in rent. They only offered 150.00 towards utilities and we owe a couple of thousand on them. To chapter 8 housing is a waiting period of over a year and a half. We have no relatives who can help.
We just can't find a way to start digging out. We have recently found salvation in our Lord Jesus Christ. We attend a small Christian church where we attend Sunday services, Wednesday night services, and Tuesday night Bible study. We are just asking someone who is more fortunate than us for any help.
If you read this, God Bless You in His Son's Name Jesus Christ!
Ron and Kathi Alano
816-808-7832
ronalano@yahoo.com
My name is Ronald Alano. My wife Kathi and I are in A very bad way.
Please let me explain. My wife's unemployment ran out just as she needed a dead kidney removed. I was terminated from my 10 year professional job due to down sizing at the same time. I was her nurse up the time of her operation. She had to have her bag cleaned and changed daily. Her operation was put on hold till we could scrape up enough money to pay a month of Cobra to cover her surgery. This took 2 months. She has recovered wonderfully.
We have both been unable to obtain employment. We were evicted from our rental because we were unable to make rent for 8 months. We owe taxes, hospital bills, vehicle payments, utility payments. We have one vehicle that is on a title loan without even minimum insurance coverage. We are receiving food stamps. We have spent many hours in the pantry lines. We are currently staying with Kathi's son till we can get employment.
My wages are being garnished due to unpaid medical bills. I cannot even work a McDonald's because I would only make enough to cover gas. I am a hard working and dedicated person. I have spent many days and hours applying and sending resumes to a multitude of job prospects. I have only had 2 interviews that have not panned out. We are trying to get Kathi's drivers license, but can't even afford the 20.00 to pay for that.
It really hurts to have to tell our life's story to try and get any help. We have gone through all the channels for help. We have given to United Way all the time we were employed. They would only help with 250.00 towards rent, but we owe over 7,000.00 in rent. They only offered 150.00 towards utilities and we owe a couple of thousand on them. To chapter 8 housing is a waiting period of over a year and a half. We have no relatives who can help.
We just can't find a way to start digging out. We have recently found salvation in our Lord Jesus Christ. We attend a small Christian church where we attend Sunday services, Wednesday night services, and Tuesday night Bible study. We are just asking someone who is more fortunate than us for any help.
If you read this, God Bless You in His Son's Name Jesus Christ!
Ron and Kathi Alano
816-808-7832
ronalano@yahoo.com
Emergency Financial Help!
Posted by ronalano on 2011-09-30 10:58:37
PLEASE EXCUSE MY INTERUPTION!!
My name is Ronald Alano. My wife Kathi and I are in A very bad way.
Please let me explain. My wife's unemployment ran out just as she needed a dead kidney removed. I was terminated from my 10 year professional job due to down sizing at the same time. I was her nurse up the time of her operation. She had to have her bag cleaned and changed daily. Her operation was put on hold till we could scrape up enough money to pay a month of Cobra to cover her surgery. This took 2 months. She has recovered wonderfully.
We have both been unable to obtain employment. We were evicted from our rental because we were unable to make rent for 8 months. We owe taxes, hospital bills, vehicle payments, utility payments. We have one vehicle that is on a title loan without even minimum insurance coverage. We are receiving food stamps. We have spent many hours in the pantry lines. We are currently staying with Kathi's son till we can get employment.
My wages are being garnished due to unpaid medical bills. I cannot even work a McDonald's because I would only make enough to cover gas. I am a hard working and dedicated person. I have spent many days and hours applying and sending resumes to a multitude of job prospects. I have only had 2 interviews that have not panned out. We are trying to get Kathi's drivers license, but can't even afford the 20.00 to pay for that.
It really hurts to have to tell our life's story to try and get any help. We have gone through all the channels for help. We have given to United Way all the time we were employed. They would only help with 250.00 towards rent, but we owe over 7,000.00 in rent. They only offered 150.00 towards utilities and we owe a couple of thousand on them. To chapter 8 housing is a waiting period of over a year and a half. We have no relatives who can help.
We just can't find a way to start digging out. We have recently found salvation in our Lord Jesus Christ. We attend a small Christian church where we attend Sunday services, Wednesday night services, and Tuesday night Bible study. We are just asking someone who is more fortunate than us for any help.
If you read this, God Bless You in His Son's Name Jesus Christ!
Ron and Kathi Alano
816-808-7832
ronalano@yahoo.com
My name is Ronald Alano. My wife Kathi and I are in A very bad way.
Please let me explain. My wife's unemployment ran out just as she needed a dead kidney removed. I was terminated from my 10 year professional job due to down sizing at the same time. I was her nurse up the time of her operation. She had to have her bag cleaned and changed daily. Her operation was put on hold till we could scrape up enough money to pay a month of Cobra to cover her surgery. This took 2 months. She has recovered wonderfully.
We have both been unable to obtain employment. We were evicted from our rental because we were unable to make rent for 8 months. We owe taxes, hospital bills, vehicle payments, utility payments. We have one vehicle that is on a title loan without even minimum insurance coverage. We are receiving food stamps. We have spent many hours in the pantry lines. We are currently staying with Kathi's son till we can get employment.
My wages are being garnished due to unpaid medical bills. I cannot even work a McDonald's because I would only make enough to cover gas. I am a hard working and dedicated person. I have spent many days and hours applying and sending resumes to a multitude of job prospects. I have only had 2 interviews that have not panned out. We are trying to get Kathi's drivers license, but can't even afford the 20.00 to pay for that.
It really hurts to have to tell our life's story to try and get any help. We have gone through all the channels for help. We have given to United Way all the time we were employed. They would only help with 250.00 towards rent, but we owe over 7,000.00 in rent. They only offered 150.00 towards utilities and we owe a couple of thousand on them. To chapter 8 housing is a waiting period of over a year and a half. We have no relatives who can help.
We just can't find a way to start digging out. We have recently found salvation in our Lord Jesus Christ. We attend a small Christian church where we attend Sunday services, Wednesday night services, and Tuesday night Bible study. We are just asking someone who is more fortunate than us for any help.
If you read this, God Bless You in His Son's Name Jesus Christ!
Ron and Kathi Alano
816-808-7832
ronalano@yahoo.com
DESPERATE!help!spending 65$ a night@hotel-hopeless hole TO CRAWL out of?HOMELESS! UNEMPLOYED but looking EVERYWHERE 8 HRS A DAY!
Posted by mechanic71 on 2011-07-22 15:58:02
IM A 39 YEAR OLD MAN, THE LAST TWO YEARS HAVE BEEN THE WORST. i do not remember ever feeling this low, i am scared, lonely, not secure with my financial situation WHEN I HAVE a job! much less now HAVING BEEN LAID OFF in january of this year-2011-NOW IM REALLY terrified. i havent been able to eat, get rest-proper sleep in a long,long time (over a year),afford food. i have been using the help of the food pantry's in my area, and that is because i havent the time to go to department of social services from 9-5, i MUST SEEK WORK! this is the most insane feeling, i think im about at the end of it-i can no longer say i can "HOLD ON". to WHAT? ive no family-a few "friends"-but not like the ones im used to from waaaay back. and those? families and lives of thier own, no time for me, just a "facebook-fakie" hello or request for this or that from me for game crap on there-get real. also, the small town i come from knows me as a liar (i was one), a theif,(was that as well and an addict.(rehab lst year has left me sober since December of last year-i feel great but am terrified daily of not being able to get enough $ together everyday so i do not hve to make it on the street, the cops here-RUTHLESS for CITY REVENUE. tie your shoes on the wrong day? ticket.when u cant pay it, warrant. cycle repeats.....
ive started seeking counciling and have even joined a support group. i was quiet until last year about what i am about to tell you here-and i am not game playing-saying this for sympathy-any of this...i said this out loud for the first time at 38 last year-my father molested me from the ages of 6 through 14, until i was big enough to fight him off, or threaten to hurt him if he touched me one MORE TIME.
he violently raped me, my face in the pillow, told me " this doent make you gay or anyting". i realize NOW, it was about control, this sick man, i have filed police reports in both the county where i used to have an apartment, and the county in which it occurred. nothing, and i mean nothing, has been done by the police, i keep calling and asking-to no avail-nothing gets to resolve.
as i work on the inner me, my life has slowly financially unraveled. my father has had sleep apnea forever, my mother died in 2007, in october, suddenly, and slept eveynight of my whole life with earplugs. i firmly tell myself she didnt know. i have to. PLEASE, HELP ME TO GET TOGETHER enough for a deposit, moving truck, first months rent. NO MORE THAN 2,500 IS WHAT I NEED. that would turn my living situation aroud, i am seeking to move where jobs are easier to obtain in the field in which i am trained-mechanic. here where i am, i cant get hired for this! why? others are willing to work for LESS than min wage, HOW AM I TO COMPETE WITH THAT?cant. no one can.
i have set up pay pal for my first time, i hope i did it right. thanks for listening,m just to get it out here, too, was cathartic. appreciate any and all replies or suggestions if you cant donate. ve become a good listener.
sincerly, J.E.B.
ive started seeking counciling and have even joined a support group. i was quiet until last year about what i am about to tell you here-and i am not game playing-saying this for sympathy-any of this...i said this out loud for the first time at 38 last year-my father molested me from the ages of 6 through 14, until i was big enough to fight him off, or threaten to hurt him if he touched me one MORE TIME.
he violently raped me, my face in the pillow, told me " this doent make you gay or anyting". i realize NOW, it was about control, this sick man, i have filed police reports in both the county where i used to have an apartment, and the county in which it occurred. nothing, and i mean nothing, has been done by the police, i keep calling and asking-to no avail-nothing gets to resolve.
as i work on the inner me, my life has slowly financially unraveled. my father has had sleep apnea forever, my mother died in 2007, in october, suddenly, and slept eveynight of my whole life with earplugs. i firmly tell myself she didnt know. i have to. PLEASE, HELP ME TO GET TOGETHER enough for a deposit, moving truck, first months rent. NO MORE THAN 2,500 IS WHAT I NEED. that would turn my living situation aroud, i am seeking to move where jobs are easier to obtain in the field in which i am trained-mechanic. here where i am, i cant get hired for this! why? others are willing to work for LESS than min wage, HOW AM I TO COMPETE WITH THAT?cant. no one can.
i have set up pay pal for my first time, i hope i did it right. thanks for listening,m just to get it out here, too, was cathartic. appreciate any and all replies or suggestions if you cant donate. ve become a good listener.
sincerly, J.E.B.
getting my life together
Posted by wahootony on 2011-07-19 23:58:00
First off let me thank you for visiting this web site. Just getting you here is a big accomplishment to me. Okay now you are here if you would take about 5 minutes to read my story and pass along the word that would be a blessing in itself. My name is Tony and I am a 41 year old man. I have a girlfriend/wife that is about the same age. We have a 16 year old son and a 2 year old grandson that we raise. My wife has had several back surgeries and is in the processes of applying for disability. I am currently unemployed and we are a few months behind on bills. Also our car broke down about 2 months ago. We live in Middletown, Ohio. This is our present day situation. Now let me tell you how we got here. My wife/girlfriend met about 9 years ago. Neither of us led a very virtuous lifestyle actually we were both very much into the drug scene and that is how we met. Neither of us had a job and we supported our lifestyle and drug habits by hustling and shoplifting. I am a convicted felon and no stranger to that side of life.I was actually in alot of trouble growing up, never for anything that involved any violence but wrong is wrong no matter how you look at it. Anyway back to my story. Everything we had and all of our energy went to supporting our lifestyle and our habits. Her son was about 7 or 8 at this time and we were homeless and you canât sleep in a car and hustle everyday and take care of a kid, so what did we do? What would any drug addict do? Give up the kid. Man that is sick. So we sent him to stay with my sister and further immersed ourselves into that life. We lived like this for a couple of years and then I got popped for shoplifting for the umpteenth time and finally had to do a little time.Now during this time I didn't have a religious experience or any type of awakening I just was tired of living this way and subjecting my friends and family to all my bull. So when I got out we sat down and talked and decided to change. We did not go to rehab or any type of program, we just stopped and started living a real life.It was no easy way to go either. we started small, getting jobs,a hotel room and a junker car.She got what she could with her back and I worked a couple of fast food jobs. we worked our way up to an apartment and then a house and eventually better jobs. We also got our boy back and started being responsible people. Now I consider us a success story. Then a couple of years ago her 24 year old daughter had a baby and got into drugs. Isn't it funny how our past always comes back to haunt us? So we took the baby in and counseled her as much as possible but I honestly think most people have to learn about life for themselves.Now her daughter is in jail and we are raising our grand-baby. Actually things have gone quite well for quite a few years, but as with everything in life we have hit a snag.Her back finally gave out and she cannot work and is applying for disability and the company I was working for sold out and with the economy the way it is there are just not that many jobs around and with no car there is absolutely nothing within walking distance. So now I come to my last part of why I asked you here. We have applied for welfare, food stamps,H.E.A.P.,food pantry, and any program I can find to help us! Something else I failed to mention is my wife is a German immigrant and her green card is expired. That cost 600.00 to renew. I desperately need a car which is about 1000.00. I am a few months behind on bills. I do not want to go back to the way I used to be. Now I am not used to asking for charity, or any type of hand out. In the past when I was in need, or I wanted something, I stole or took whatever it was. My girlfriend and I have come a long way physically,mentally,emotionally, and spiritually. I have grown alot and I do not want to go back down that path that I followed in my younger years. I know now that life is full of choices and it is a choice that each of us must choose to do the right thing or the wrong thing, but I also know that sometimes you have to do whatever it takes to survive. I am writing to you because I do not want to become a statistic. We have learned a lot and we want our family to be a success story.I would appreciate any and all help that you could provide me and my family. We have worked very hard to get were we are today and we are not lazy and we would work for anything that you could do for us, but please keep us in mind, in your hearts and prayers.I have put a button on here to contribute money and I do not expect people to take care of me but if I could get a thousand people to donate a dollar then I could get a car and then a job and hopefully back on my feet.If you canât donate then maybe you can give me advice or tell me to whom I can turn to. I am starting to get desperate and I just want a break out of life and was hoping that someone out there knew of something I can do. If not then pass along the word maybe eventually someone will come to this website that can point me in the right direction. As I said before I am not lazy. I also am not dumb. I am willing to work for anything I receive. I just need a little help and maybe a few open doors, so like I said do what you can and spread the word and pray because I do believe that prayer helps. If you have any questions or wanna know anything then put it on the blog or e-mail me and I let you know to the best of my ability and again thanks for visiting this site and anything you can do.
Sincerely,
Tony
Sincerely,
Tony
Truth of the matter is, I need help.
Posted by notfun on 2011-07-16 20:58:23
I am often afraid to admit when I have lost all hope and am embarrassed to ask for help. I have weighed all my options and done all that I can do, including: taking out a payday advance loan (which I now can not pay), rolling loose change ($6.32), earning small amounts of money online doing surveys (please contact me if you need help doing this), browsing craigslist for any job opportunity (no legitimate responses), and happened to stumble upon this site.
I am a single college student, living alone and paying all of my own bills. I have been supporting myself (and sometimes others) since I was 18. Although I don't have money to give, I always allow any friends or family members to stay with me when times get tough and do not ask for anything in return. I have found ways to save, spend, and earn using coupons, working extra hours, and stretching every last penny I have for bills, food, or gas. I have simply reached the breaking point. I have found myself months behind on my utilities, an empty pantry, and barely enough money to get back and forth to work and school. My tuition bill is increasing and I can only defer the payment for so long before I am unenrolled from the school and gain an even bigger debt. I don't have parents to rely on when I am in a bind, and I am falling further and further behind.
In addition to running out of money, food, and hope... I have not been able to purchase any new pants, belt, or shoes for work and without these items I will not be able to continue. My current items are falling apart. I typically buy these things for $5-$6 a piece at my local goodwill, but even that has become a hardship. As far as buying clothes for myself for everyday wear, that has been out of the question for close to 2 years. I can't enjoy my life because I am so stressed and I am working to not even completely pay my bills.
I do not want anyone to feel scammed or mislead and I am supplying my email address(iamafishie@hotmail.com), which is also my paypal address, for anyone that has any questions or concerns.
If I can help ANYONE, even if it is just talking with you and being a support system, please contact me. If you are also in need and looking to earn or save, please contact me as well and I will give you the resources I have used for years, they may help you or sustain you for a few more weeks or months.
I have been financially responsible my whole life, and I believe in karma. I donated my last $1 in my paypal account to this website, because I am truly grateful that something like this exist. I hope karma is pleased. I am willing to do anything to help others. I have always done everything possible to help others, and now I truly need help.
I am not asking for a specific amount and I don't expect anyone to pay my bills, but if you'd like to contribute, please do so via paypal(iamafishie@hotmail.com).
Thank you for your time.
I am a single college student, living alone and paying all of my own bills. I have been supporting myself (and sometimes others) since I was 18. Although I don't have money to give, I always allow any friends or family members to stay with me when times get tough and do not ask for anything in return. I have found ways to save, spend, and earn using coupons, working extra hours, and stretching every last penny I have for bills, food, or gas. I have simply reached the breaking point. I have found myself months behind on my utilities, an empty pantry, and barely enough money to get back and forth to work and school. My tuition bill is increasing and I can only defer the payment for so long before I am unenrolled from the school and gain an even bigger debt. I don't have parents to rely on when I am in a bind, and I am falling further and further behind.
In addition to running out of money, food, and hope... I have not been able to purchase any new pants, belt, or shoes for work and without these items I will not be able to continue. My current items are falling apart. I typically buy these things for $5-$6 a piece at my local goodwill, but even that has become a hardship. As far as buying clothes for myself for everyday wear, that has been out of the question for close to 2 years. I can't enjoy my life because I am so stressed and I am working to not even completely pay my bills.
I do not want anyone to feel scammed or mislead and I am supplying my email address(iamafishie@hotmail.com), which is also my paypal address, for anyone that has any questions or concerns.
If I can help ANYONE, even if it is just talking with you and being a support system, please contact me. If you are also in need and looking to earn or save, please contact me as well and I will give you the resources I have used for years, they may help you or sustain you for a few more weeks or months.
I have been financially responsible my whole life, and I believe in karma. I donated my last $1 in my paypal account to this website, because I am truly grateful that something like this exist. I hope karma is pleased. I am willing to do anything to help others. I have always done everything possible to help others, and now I truly need help.
I am not asking for a specific amount and I don't expect anyone to pay my bills, but if you'd like to contribute, please do so via paypal(iamafishie@hotmail.com).
Thank you for your time.
Truth of the matter is, I need help.
Posted by notfun on 2011-07-16 20:58:22
I am often afraid to admit when I have lost all hope and am embarrassed to ask for help. I have weighed all my options and done all that I can do, including: taking out a payday advance loan (which I now can not pay), rolling loose change ($6.32), earning small amounts of money online doing surveys (please contact me if you need help doing this), browsing craigslist for any job opportunity (no legitimate responses), and happened to stumble upon this site.
I am a single college student, living alone and paying all of my own bills. I have been supporting myself (and sometimes others) since I was 18. Although I don't have money to give, I always allow any friends or family members to stay with me when times get tough and do not ask for anything in return. I have found ways to save, spend, and earn using coupons, working extra hours, and stretching every last penny I have for bills, food, or gas. I have simply reached the breaking point. I have found myself months behind on my utilities, an empty pantry, and barely enough money to get back and forth to work and school. My tuition bill is increasing and I can only defer the payment for so long before I am unenrolled from the school and gain an even bigger debt. I don't have parents to rely on when I am in a bind, and I am falling further and further behind.
In addition to running out of money, food, and hope... I have not been able to purchase any new pants, belt, or shoes for work and without these items I will not be able to continue. My current items are falling apart. I typically buy these things for $5-$6 a piece at my local goodwill, but even that has become a hardship. As far as buying clothes for myself for everyday wear, that has been out of the question for close to 2 years. I can't enjoy my life because I am so stressed and I am working to not even completely pay my bills.
I do not want anyone to feel scammed or mislead and I am supplying my email address(iamafishie@hotmail.com), which is also my paypal address, for anyone that has any questions or concerns.
If I can help ANYONE, even if it is just talking with you and being a support system, please contact me. If you are also in need and looking to earn or save, please contact me as well and I will give you the resources I have used for years, they may help you or sustain you for a few more weeks or months.
I have been financially responsible my whole life, and I believe in karma. I donated my last $1 in my paypal account to this website, because I am truly grateful that something like this exist. I hope karma is pleased. I am willing to do anything to help others. I have always done everything possible to help others, and now I truly need help.
I am not asking for a specific amount and I don't expect anyone to pay my bills, but if you'd like to contribute, please do so via paypal(iamafishie@hotmail.com).
Thank you for your time.
I am a single college student, living alone and paying all of my own bills. I have been supporting myself (and sometimes others) since I was 18. Although I don't have money to give, I always allow any friends or family members to stay with me when times get tough and do not ask for anything in return. I have found ways to save, spend, and earn using coupons, working extra hours, and stretching every last penny I have for bills, food, or gas. I have simply reached the breaking point. I have found myself months behind on my utilities, an empty pantry, and barely enough money to get back and forth to work and school. My tuition bill is increasing and I can only defer the payment for so long before I am unenrolled from the school and gain an even bigger debt. I don't have parents to rely on when I am in a bind, and I am falling further and further behind.
In addition to running out of money, food, and hope... I have not been able to purchase any new pants, belt, or shoes for work and without these items I will not be able to continue. My current items are falling apart. I typically buy these things for $5-$6 a piece at my local goodwill, but even that has become a hardship. As far as buying clothes for myself for everyday wear, that has been out of the question for close to 2 years. I can't enjoy my life because I am so stressed and I am working to not even completely pay my bills.
I do not want anyone to feel scammed or mislead and I am supplying my email address(iamafishie@hotmail.com), which is also my paypal address, for anyone that has any questions or concerns.
If I can help ANYONE, even if it is just talking with you and being a support system, please contact me. If you are also in need and looking to earn or save, please contact me as well and I will give you the resources I have used for years, they may help you or sustain you for a few more weeks or months.
I have been financially responsible my whole life, and I believe in karma. I donated my last $1 in my paypal account to this website, because I am truly grateful that something like this exist. I hope karma is pleased. I am willing to do anything to help others. I have always done everything possible to help others, and now I truly need help.
I am not asking for a specific amount and I don't expect anyone to pay my bills, but if you'd like to contribute, please do so via paypal(iamafishie@hotmail.com).
Thank you for your time.
Truth of the matter is, I need help.
Posted by notfun on 2011-07-16 20:58:22
I am often afraid to admit when I have lost all hope and am embarrassed to ask for help. I have weighed all my options and done all that I can do, including: taking out a payday advance loan (which I now can not pay), rolling loose change ($6.32), earning small amounts of money online doing surveys (please contact me if you need help doing this), browsing craigslist for any job opportunity (no legitimate responses), and happened to stumble upon this site.
I am a single college student, living alone and paying all of my own bills. I have been supporting myself (and sometimes others) since I was 18. Although I don't have money to give, I always allow any friends or family members to stay with me when times get tough and do not ask for anything in return. I have found ways to save, spend, and earn using coupons, working extra hours, and stretching every last penny I have for bills, food, or gas. I have simply reached the breaking point. I have found myself months behind on my utilities, an empty pantry, and barely enough money to get back and forth to work and school. My tuition bill is increasing and I can only defer the payment for so long before I am unenrolled from the school and gain an even bigger debt. I don't have parents to rely on when I am in a bind, and I am falling further and further behind.
In addition to running out of money, food, and hope... I have not been able to purchase any new pants, belt, or shoes for work and without these items I will not be able to continue. My current items are falling apart. I typically buy these things for $5-$6 a piece at my local goodwill, but even that has become a hardship. As far as buying clothes for myself for everyday wear, that has been out of the question for close to 2 years. I can't enjoy my life because I am so stressed and I am working to not even completely pay my bills.
I do not want anyone to feel scammed or mislead and I am supplying my email address(iamafishie@hotmail.com), which is also my paypal address, for anyone that has any questions or concerns.
If I can help ANYONE, even if it is just talking with you and being a support system, please contact me. If you are also in need and looking to earn or save, please contact me as well and I will give you the resources I have used for years, they may help you or sustain you for a few more weeks or months.
I have been financially responsible my whole life, and I believe in karma. I donated my last $1 in my paypal account to this website, because I am truly grateful that something like this exist. I hope karma is pleased. I am willing to do anything to help others. I have always done everything possible to help others, and now I truly need help.
I am not asking for a specific amount and I don't expect anyone to pay my bills, but if you'd like to contribute, please do so via paypal(iamafishie@hotmail.com).
Thank you for your time.
I am a single college student, living alone and paying all of my own bills. I have been supporting myself (and sometimes others) since I was 18. Although I don't have money to give, I always allow any friends or family members to stay with me when times get tough and do not ask for anything in return. I have found ways to save, spend, and earn using coupons, working extra hours, and stretching every last penny I have for bills, food, or gas. I have simply reached the breaking point. I have found myself months behind on my utilities, an empty pantry, and barely enough money to get back and forth to work and school. My tuition bill is increasing and I can only defer the payment for so long before I am unenrolled from the school and gain an even bigger debt. I don't have parents to rely on when I am in a bind, and I am falling further and further behind.
In addition to running out of money, food, and hope... I have not been able to purchase any new pants, belt, or shoes for work and without these items I will not be able to continue. My current items are falling apart. I typically buy these things for $5-$6 a piece at my local goodwill, but even that has become a hardship. As far as buying clothes for myself for everyday wear, that has been out of the question for close to 2 years. I can't enjoy my life because I am so stressed and I am working to not even completely pay my bills.
I do not want anyone to feel scammed or mislead and I am supplying my email address(iamafishie@hotmail.com), which is also my paypal address, for anyone that has any questions or concerns.
If I can help ANYONE, even if it is just talking with you and being a support system, please contact me. If you are also in need and looking to earn or save, please contact me as well and I will give you the resources I have used for years, they may help you or sustain you for a few more weeks or months.
I have been financially responsible my whole life, and I believe in karma. I donated my last $1 in my paypal account to this website, because I am truly grateful that something like this exist. I hope karma is pleased. I am willing to do anything to help others. I have always done everything possible to help others, and now I truly need help.
I am not asking for a specific amount and I don't expect anyone to pay my bills, but if you'd like to contribute, please do so via paypal(iamafishie@hotmail.com).
Thank you for your time.
Truth of the matter is, I need help.
Posted by notfun on 2011-07-16 20:58:21
I am often afraid to admit when I have lost all hope and am embarrassed to ask for help. I have weighed all my options and done all that I can do, including: taking out a payday advance loan (which I now can not pay), rolling loose change ($6.32), earning small amounts of money online doing surveys (please contact me if you need help doing this), browsing craigslist for any job opportunity (no legitimate responses), and happened to stumble upon this site.
I am a single college student, living alone and paying all of my own bills. I have been supporting myself (and sometimes others) since I was 18. Although I don't have money to give, I always allow any friends or family members to stay with me when times get tough and do not ask for anything in return. I have found ways to save, spend, and earn using coupons, working extra hours, and stretching every last penny I have for bills, food, or gas. I have simply reached the breaking point. I have found myself months behind on my utilities, an empty pantry, and barely enough money to get back and forth to work and school. My tuition bill is increasing and I can only defer the payment for so long before I am unenrolled from the school and gain an even bigger debt. I don't have parents to rely on when I am in a bind, and I am falling further and further behind.
In addition to running out of money, food, and hope... I have not been able to purchase any new pants, belt, or shoes for work and without these items I will not be able to continue. My current items are falling apart. I typically buy these things for $5-$6 a piece at my local goodwill, but even that has become a hardship. As far as buying clothes for myself for everyday wear, that has been out of the question for close to 2 years. I can't enjoy my life because I am so stressed and I am working to not even completely pay my bills.
I do not want anyone to feel scammed or mislead and I am supplying my email address(iamafishie@hotmail.com), which is also my paypal address, for anyone that has any questions or concerns.
If I can help ANYONE, even if it is just talking with you and being a support system, please contact me. If you are also in need and looking to earn or save, please contact me as well and I will give you the resources I have used for years, they may help you or sustain you for a few more weeks or months.
I have been financially responsible my whole life, and I believe in karma. I donated my last $1 in my paypal account to this website, because I am truly grateful that something like this exist. I hope karma is pleased. I am willing to do anything to help others. I have always done everything possible to help others, and now I truly need help.
I am not asking for a specific amount and I don't expect anyone to pay my bills, but if you'd like to contribute, please do so via paypal(iamafishie@hotmail.com).
Thank you for your time.
I am a single college student, living alone and paying all of my own bills. I have been supporting myself (and sometimes others) since I was 18. Although I don't have money to give, I always allow any friends or family members to stay with me when times get tough and do not ask for anything in return. I have found ways to save, spend, and earn using coupons, working extra hours, and stretching every last penny I have for bills, food, or gas. I have simply reached the breaking point. I have found myself months behind on my utilities, an empty pantry, and barely enough money to get back and forth to work and school. My tuition bill is increasing and I can only defer the payment for so long before I am unenrolled from the school and gain an even bigger debt. I don't have parents to rely on when I am in a bind, and I am falling further and further behind.
In addition to running out of money, food, and hope... I have not been able to purchase any new pants, belt, or shoes for work and without these items I will not be able to continue. My current items are falling apart. I typically buy these things for $5-$6 a piece at my local goodwill, but even that has become a hardship. As far as buying clothes for myself for everyday wear, that has been out of the question for close to 2 years. I can't enjoy my life because I am so stressed and I am working to not even completely pay my bills.
I do not want anyone to feel scammed or mislead and I am supplying my email address(iamafishie@hotmail.com), which is also my paypal address, for anyone that has any questions or concerns.
If I can help ANYONE, even if it is just talking with you and being a support system, please contact me. If you are also in need and looking to earn or save, please contact me as well and I will give you the resources I have used for years, they may help you or sustain you for a few more weeks or months.
I have been financially responsible my whole life, and I believe in karma. I donated my last $1 in my paypal account to this website, because I am truly grateful that something like this exist. I hope karma is pleased. I am willing to do anything to help others. I have always done everything possible to help others, and now I truly need help.
I am not asking for a specific amount and I don't expect anyone to pay my bills, but if you'd like to contribute, please do so via paypal(iamafishie@hotmail.com).
Thank you for your time.
FAMILY LOSING THEIR HOME JULY 2011. PLEASE HELP US IF YOU CAN.
Posted by we_are_almost_homeless on 2011-02-14 08:58:58
I don't know where to start with this mess. I lost my job of 7 years as an Operations Manager February 2009 along with all the benefits, I never received unemployment from the State of Illinois because my former out of state employer never paid their tax obligations to Illinois. March 2009 my wife suffered a brain aneurysm and was hospitalized for 15 days but survived. She then lost her job April 2009. May 2009 the coil that they put on the aneurysm shifted and she had to have brain surgery all over again. Her medical bills exceed $500,000 of which we were responsible for $25,000 thanks to insurance. The little money she got from unemployment basically kept us living and able to pay for basic living expenses and utilities. We have been unable to make a mortgage payment since February 2010, we have done everything we can to survive this far. Our credit is now ruined, 401k is long gone and our home is in foreclosure. As of the date of this post we owe Chase Mortgage $16,000 plus Attorney fees to get the house out of foreclosure. Our next court date is June 15, 2011 at the Will County IL court house and if the mortgage is not paid we will be ordered to be out by July 15th, 2011. We are scared and have nobody to turn to. We have turned to so many agencies for help and we hear the same thing over and over. We go to the local food pantry twice a month and live off of whatever they give us. We have a 13 year old daughter and 3 dogs who are also like our children. We have a 10 year old and 13 year old car and have absolutely no where to turn for assistance. We spend 40 hours a week searching for jobs and are trying to stay positive but everything looks so grim. We have been through two loan modifications with Chase Mortgage and denied because we are both unemployed. If we can get the house caught up on mortgage payments this will buy us some more time until one of us gets a job, otherwise we will be living in our car this summer with no where to go.
We need almost $20,000 by June 15th, 2011 to get back on track with our mortgage. We really don't know how much more we can stand. Our lives have seriously taken a turn for the worse in the past two years. We have never needed to ask anyone for assistance and have always provided for ourselves. We are good people who just can't catch a break.
Please find it in your heart to help my family and I. Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Please even if you can only donate a dollar, anything is better then nothing at all. I will be happy to provide you with all the proof you need if you don't believe our horrible situation. Thank you and God Bless!!!
Please email me @ pleasehelpmein2011@gmail.com
We need almost $20,000 by June 15th, 2011 to get back on track with our mortgage. We really don't know how much more we can stand. Our lives have seriously taken a turn for the worse in the past two years. We have never needed to ask anyone for assistance and have always provided for ourselves. We are good people who just can't catch a break.
Please find it in your heart to help my family and I. Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Please even if you can only donate a dollar, anything is better then nothing at all. I will be happy to provide you with all the proof you need if you don't believe our horrible situation. Thank you and God Bless!!!
Please email me @ pleasehelpmein2011@gmail.com
Just need enough money to buy groceries
Posted by banderson on 2011-02-03 09:58:58
Last year, I moved a thousand miles away from home to go to college. Me, my friend, and my girlfriend shared an apartment. I struggled to find a job while attending class for about 8 hours a day (accelerated schedule). This was the only way I would be able to make it. This whole time, my room mate didn't pay me a dime. I finally kicked him out, and now I won't be able to finish college here. I will be moving home to attend community college in March, but I just lost my job and have been selling my plasma to make ends meet. But, our bills this month were more than expected and I decided that we needed the roof over our heads and power before groceries. At this point, my fridge and pantry are empty, and I can't donate plasma again until the 9th. So, I just need enough money to buy groceries until then. I would really appreciate any help, I'm beginning to get really hungry!
Please Donate to these Chicago Charities
Posted by lucy123 on 2010-12-19 13:58:58
Literacy Works (litworks.org)
"Did you know a half million adults in Chicago can't read or write? Literacy Works' mission is to help Chicago adults and families acquire these basic abilities."
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (chicagohomeless.org)
"As unemployment rates rise, so does the number of people who become homeless. For the past 30 years, CCH has been advocating and working to fight homelessness by calling for affordable housing and livable wages."
Off the Street Club (otsc.org)
"With all the violence and gang activity in Chicago, organizations that provide a safe haven and give guidance to inner-city youth are more important than ever. OTSC is hard at work providing a plethora of programs for kids in West Garfield Park to keep them safe from the violence."
Greater Chicago Food Depository (chicagosfoodbank.org)
"Each week, an estimated 142,400 men, women and children receive emergency food assistance from a food pantry, soup kitchen or other agency served by the Greater Chicago Food Depository."
Chicago Cares (chicagocares.org)
"If you can't give financially, consider donating your time. Chicago Cares is an awesome organization that matches up volunteers with nonprofits in need of a hand."
"Did you know a half million adults in Chicago can't read or write? Literacy Works' mission is to help Chicago adults and families acquire these basic abilities."
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (chicagohomeless.org)
"As unemployment rates rise, so does the number of people who become homeless. For the past 30 years, CCH has been advocating and working to fight homelessness by calling for affordable housing and livable wages."
Off the Street Club (otsc.org)
"With all the violence and gang activity in Chicago, organizations that provide a safe haven and give guidance to inner-city youth are more important than ever. OTSC is hard at work providing a plethora of programs for kids in West Garfield Park to keep them safe from the violence."
Greater Chicago Food Depository (chicagosfoodbank.org)
"Each week, an estimated 142,400 men, women and children receive emergency food assistance from a food pantry, soup kitchen or other agency served by the Greater Chicago Food Depository."
Chicago Cares (chicagocares.org)
"If you can't give financially, consider donating your time. Chicago Cares is an awesome organization that matches up volunteers with nonprofits in need of a hand."