Veteran Tags

Oh where to start? I'm a military veteran, middle-aged single mother of two girls who have their own homes and jobs. I rescue stray cats and ensure they are spayed and neutered and vaccinated against rabies. I work full-time from 3 am to noon. I had an empty room when the girls moved out, and a family friend asked if he and his girlfriend could rent the room. Both best and worst thing I did. Best because the GF and I are good friends now and I trust her with my life. Worst because neither she nor I knew that her BF was smoking crack. He robbed us both blind and left. His GF is disabled (lupus) and on a limited income. She broke up with him and thankfully will not have a thing to do with him (good for her!). If I never see him again it'll be too soon! But now we're behind on every utility and rent. My one vehicle, a beat-up old Chinese scooter, which I drive to work rain or shine, hot or cold, needs several crucial repairs (tail pipe, horn, and rear brake), and though it works, it's not very safe at the moment. All I beg for is enough to get us caught up so I can fix my bike and keep neutering stray cats. We don't live like queens and once we're caught up with utilities and rent, my income and her stipend can support us just fine.

My husband is a disabled, retired Army veteran. About 10 years ago he purchased a camp in Maine that he planned to fix up and move into for his retirement. Unfortunately he has suffered flood damage twice, once he had flood insurance, or thought he did, but the insurance company refused to pay saying they hadn't processed the payment on the day he opened the policy and the flooding occured over the weekend so he was not covered! The second flooding FEMA came in and didn't bother going under the house so they only gave him $800! Both times the flooding destroyed all the insulation and a great deal of work. He now has to jack up the house, have a foundation put in, then level everything in the house. He cannot live there. He applied for an equity loan from the bank as the property is valued at $139K and there is no mortgage. But we have moved to Nevada as I was offered a job here that paid better than back east. We want nothing more than to get this house fixed up in Maine so we can either sell it or possibly retire there. Right now if someone was willing to give an equity loan of $40,000, we would take that instead of begging. Please consider helping us before this Maine house gets flooded again and we lose everything there. If each person who reads this can only give $1, it wouldn't take long to reach our goal and then we could give back in the future!

My boyfriend is a 36 year old disabled veteran. He has regular doctors appointments every week. The drive is a 4 hour round trip for each appointment. If he has to miss an appointment because we can't afford the gas it takes months to reschedule it(the VA medical system is busy). Please help me pay for gas to take him to and from his appointments.Thank you to anyone who helps.

We are raising money to help Veterans and their Families that are in Need! Currently we are focused on a Navy family that is in dire straights! The husband is a Veteran who has just been released early from the Navy due to government budget cuts. The wife has just undergone hip and leg surgery and is currently disabled. They have two small children ages 1 and 3. They are currently in debt and have been living out of a hotel. They lost military housing a few weeks ago. Also their car has broken down. They are currently in Virginia. They were kicked out of the hotel and as of now they are literally on the sidewalk. They have no place to go, and they have no money. They need money so that they can travel back to Illinois where their families are! Please please help! Help a Navy Family get home. All donations will be used to help this family and many others like it!

I normally don't ask for help with anything and this is my first post on this site I am new, but I am unable to work and my husband is a goraphobic veteran for those who don't know what goraphobia is it's a condition where an individual cannot be around others, or they will go into a rage. Unfortunatly from being in the Military for so many years he cannot be around others or come out of the home so he is unable to work. I on the other hand have for many years made my way one way or another through the years paying our bills month to month. I cannot go out into the work field because I am the one who cares for everyone in my household. Recently I am slowly losing all my income and I now need help paying my rent, My landlord has been very grateful to work with me seeing that I haven't paid rent since November 2011 but he is now asking that I pay him the money but I have absolutely no way to pay him. I have 3 children a 14 year old a 10 year old and an 11 month old. I don't want to get kicked out of the home I am in cause I don't have no where else to go...I thank everyone for reading my post and any donations are very much appreciated you will always be in my prayers.

I need prayer and help.
All was well just a year ago. I had a good paying job, a beginning side business, and a blessed life. I left my job to move 2000 miles so my wife and I could care for her mother. I used my savings to rent a home for us and paid months in advance to cover us while I looked for work.
I have been unable to find work, my mother-in-law passed, my wife was diagnosed with cancer and we no longer had good health coverage, and my savings ran out. My small side business can only provide enough to cover the basics and since there is nothing left over, it cannot grow. We are 3-4 months behind our bills and all are getting impatient. The medical care my wife needs is about to end if I can’t make a payment in the next few days.
I am a disabled veteran of Desert Storm and am limited with some of the work I can find. It has been a struggle to try to stay positive and hopeful this past year. The same banks offering loans when times were good are denying any assistance now that times are bad. I pray daily for a change.
As I started in this letter, I need prayer and help.
I know God hears me and has a plan for me and even in our circumstances, I never doubt His love for me. I just need more voices to reach out and let Him know I need Him more than ever at this moment.
Thank you.

I never thought that I would be in this position but I am begging and crying for help.

I am a retired military service member, my daughter is a 9 year honorable discharged veteran. We share a home with her 2 daughters.

Due a tax lien I was unable to pay my rent for April and now May.

Neither my daughter nor myself seems to qualify for all the vet assistance programs because we did not deploy to areas such as Iraq or Afganistan. We stayed home and took care of the family members of the personnel that did.

It hurts not to be able to take care of my family as I should.

Is there anyone out there that can please help.

Thank you for listening

I'm about to be 51 years old and never thought I'd do something like this, but here goes.

I am disabled from a car wreck with a semi, among other conditions. I was on disability for 15 years, but lost it almost 5 years ago because the guy I roomed with was always gone and was supposed to take me to my doctor and Social Security review appointments. Then he got us thrown out of the apartment because he had hoarded his paychecks, was living off my money, and wasn't paying the rent or bills. He left me with a $1600 light bill ! I didn't find out any of this until we were evicted.

I have been homeless ever since, for nearly 5 years, bounced around from place to place, unable to stay in one place long enough to get thru the Social Security application process - I had to start all over again. In 2010, I spent 8 month living in a closet in Columbus, OH and starved.

I had a Social Security hearing in Lexington, KY last August and was dropped off at a horrible homeless shelter in Lexington, to stay until my hearing, when I was assured by a 'free' lawyer I'd get my disability back. I didn't and now I've been trapped in this gulag for more than 10 months, among druggies, alcholics, and ex-cons dumped off here by the police and the Dept. of Corrections. The building is infested wih bedbugs and there is black mold everywhere, which caused me to have an inner ear infection that finally blew a hole in my eardrum since I couldn't get treated for it. Men sleep on the floors and the bathroom is a chamber of horrors. I've had food poisoning 4 times and a couple months ago, more than 40 men sought treatment for food poisoning. The nurse who reported the cases to the Health Dept suddenly left, while the cook remains at work. A Veteran's Admin rep said he wouldn't give the food served here to his dog.

I'm trapped here because Kentucky discriminates against men in that it will not give us Medicaid cards unless we're already on Social Security. This prevents me from having a family doctor and care for my disabilities, which I need in order to win back my benefits. Under these conditions, I will never be able to get out of this nightmare.

I have a friend in Florida who wants me to come down there. FL will give me a Medicaid card and I could at least have a fighting chance to win my disability back. As I've said; I was on it for 15 years and was repeatedly approved every 2 years during the case reviews. I need to get out of this awful state if this nightmare is ever to end. I've lost almost 11 months of my life being warehoused in a place that's one step above prison, and I've done nothing wrong to deserve this. Yet I'm subject to the same rules and restrictions as the ex-cons who live on the floors above me.

I have no family left to fall back on, so all I can do is ask for help. I need money to get to FL so I can get a doctor and my disabillity back, and have a life again. It will cost around $500 to get my things shipped to Orlando, and another $200 to get me there. Then I'd need somewhere to stay until I can get thru the Social Security process again. After that, I'd be OK.

Thank you for reading all this any any help offered would change my life. I would do everything I could to help other homeless men so as to give back help given me when I most needed it.

Im a disabled veteran Im $600 past due for my rent my eviction is May 14th. Thank you in advance for your help

My situation is that I am a senior citizen and a decorated Vietnam veteran. I got a job TODAY (after looking for 2+ years!!) Age discrimination is "real"!). Problem is, I start 05/13/2012 and my first check is at the very end of the month. I currently have NOT A SINGLE CENT TO MY NAME! I have to travel to the job every day but I have NO fund (I only have 3 days of senior citizen travel on my metro seniors metro card). At the end of the month, I will be "free" and able to handle the fares myself!! I need to find someone; somehow who will fund me about $100.00 to get me through the month of May - until I get that first check. These funds are needed SOLEY to get to the job to go to work. It has taken me a LONG time to find something... and I have. I just want to work. I'm due on site 05/13.2012. I welcome any assistance or advice. I'm desperate to get to work.

I am currently an unemployed veteran who just finished 2 years of college and broke., I managed to make it through using the GI bill but now i must pay 3,000.00 for my last year. Currently i have applied for work at alot of different jobs, and nothing seems to prosper for me at the moment. My Partner is Disabled but yet and still will be homeless as well if we don't find a place that we can rent for a reasonable price at the moment. it is also really hard to find a place in Minneapolis where people except dogs without an outragious pet deposit. can use alot of help.., thank you.

I need help with my rent to stay open. I have a store that was design to have veterans of our armed forces have a place to come and fellowship with other veterans. I am now in danger of losing it. Can any one help this veteran out. Any help will do.

Disabled United States Navy Veteran. I am not physically able to work, but was denied disability a couple of days ago. I do not have any income, am staying with a family member for now, I need money! Any amount would be greatly appreciated. If I don't get help soon, I will be homeless! I am appealing the disability decision, so I hope this is a temporary need for help. I am asking for help on two websites so far, this is not something I decided to do that was an easy decision. I am at my rock bottom and in desperate need of some help! I have had thoughts like I'd be better off dead, I know this is not good, and am seeing a doctor for the depression. I take a lot of prescribed meds for pain, and the VA doctors and nurses told me that I'm not even supposed to drive a car while taking the medications. So, I don't know what to do, do not have any public transport where I live.

I am the widow of a Vietnam Veteran. 3 years ago, when my husband died, it was a struggle to get the mortgage and other bills paid. I worked as many as 70 hours a week and was able to keep up with the financial commitments. 2 years ago I lost my job because of the downward spiral of the economy. Since that time I have seen all my savings vanish, along with what valuables I had collected over the years.

I am in need of assistance to pay my mortgage as I am in dire need and am in danger of foreclosure. If I loose my house I will be living on the street as I will not be able to rent an apartment or other dwelling with out a job.

I would prefer to have a job and pay my own way but I fear that my age has prevented any job offers from the hundreds of applications i have submitted.

Any help would be a blessing.

I am an 8 year Naval Veteran in need. I am moving to Austin to finish my degree in Electrical Engineering but my truck broke down and I don't have any other way of getting around to and from school. If you could please help in any way I would appreciate it. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at thompson_bryan@htomail.com. Thank you

I am a 65 year old veteran and a cancer survivor. I just need a little help with a car. We have one with 220,000 + miles on it and is ready to be retired. Anything will help.

God Bless

Hi everyone. My name is Denise I am 65 years old and a disabled veteran. I am from Springfield, Missouri. I have problems with my knees, legs, back and even though I can not get around easily, I am on a cane. I also suffer from severe depression, migraines and flash backs from war, I am very forgetful among other things. I had to move in with my son and daughter in law because I can not live alone or take care of myself. I have also had a triple bypass and have two brain tumors. What brings me here today is last night my chair broke. When i sit in it i start to sink down in the middle and I can't let my legs up. My son and his wife can not afford to get me a new chair. I have been watching Craigslist for one but I am having no luck at all. Having a comfortable recliner to rest in would mean the world to me. My wish is to find someone that can help me with getting one. Thanks everyone for reading my post and God bless each and everyone of you. I have a wal mart wish list set up but I don't know how to link it. Thanks all.

I am a veteran of Afghanistan, and I am currently attending college. A recent vehicle repair has put me behind on bills and Im not going to have enough money for rent or gas. Just wondering if I could get a hand in the neighborhood of $600-$700. It would be greatly appreciated.

I am an Iraq Veteran. I have been out of a job for 6 weeks. I have been looking for another one every day, with no luck. My local economy is even worse than average. I have no where to go and am about to be homeless in a matter of day. I now God has a reason for all this, and I have Faith that sunny days are ahead. Please help me weather the storm until I find a job!

Me and my fiance just moved into our dream house, then i got laid off. I dont have enough to cover my rent due on April 1st. please help me pay it so we can make it till i find a new job. My rent is 1095.00. Thanks

Navy Veteran :(

I need help to pay some of my bills. I have not been able to work since I left the Military in 1997 as a Disabled Veteran. I was in the Military for over 11 years.

Anyway, I have over $1,200.00 in bills I can't pay. I do get a disability check from the VA, but it is not enough to cover all of my bills. I hope that someone can help me before my bills get more than what they are now.

Thanks for any help anyone can give me.

I am an Unemployed, Disabled Veteran. I haven't been able to work since I left the military because of my service connected disability, after serving over 11 years.

Anyway, during my time in the military I meet several Japanese people and got a longing for a Japanese wife. But I never did get to go to Japan. So I now want to go to Japan to find me a Japanese wife. But since I am a 100% Disabled Veteran my income is very limited. So I need help getting the money for the plane ticket to Japan, and money for a week stay, and some extra for meals and other costs.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I am an Unemployed, Disabled Veteran who can not work because of my service connected disability. I served for over 11 years. I have not been able to work since I got out of the military in 1997. And what I get from the VA every month for my disability barely pays my bills every month. And right now the tires on my car are bald. And I do not have the money to buy new tires or even used tires, as I need 4 new tires. Any help with this will be greatly appreciated.

THANKS!!!

I am a veteran who has $10,000 in outstanding school loans. I have used all of my MSGI money up on schooling. The little I owe is just sitting there as of now. I am unable to pay on this due to a recent divorce and my ex-wife leaving. I kept all of the bills, and I have full custody of the kids. She does not pay any money in child support. I have to put my kids in childcare so I can attend work and this has consumed all of my extra money that I was using to pay on my school loans. I would normally never ask for money. But over the past 2 yrs things have changed for me drastically and I am at a lost. Backed into a corner and don't have any idea how to get out. I will take any help I can get at this point.

My husband recently lost his job, and due to the job market being so poor in our area, neither of us have been able to find work. We have four small children, one of whom has severe developmental disabilities and may require life long care. After these last few months of struggling to make ends meet, we have burnt through all of our savings and are running out of options. We both want desperately to change our situation, for our children's sake, and are determined to go back to school and further our education so that we can give our children the life they deserve. We have set up meetings with an advisor and our working towards enrolling in our local community college, and are both acitively seeking work. We don't have much family close by that is willing to help, and we are coming dangerously close to having our electric shut off if we do not come up with the money soon. We are down to our last dollar and have nowhere else to turn. We have applied for a local assistance program but it can take up to three months before we are approved, so there is no way to get the help we need before it is too late. Please know that we are not just bums. It kills us to even have to ask for help, but we just don't know what else to do. My husband is a partially disabled USMC war veteran and I have been a Stay at home mom for most of my adult life. We are good, honest, hardworking people who are just down on their luck, with four small, beautiful children depending on them. all we need is a little bit of help. We have so many goals for our future, but if we can not pay this electric bill, we will be evicted from our home and wont even have a residence to use to apply for the financial aid we need for college. We really appreciate any and all help, and want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!