I need money - free money to help pay bills

Catholic Mama of seven, needs to upgrade my vehicle to fit the children. Willing to donate my solid-running, paid for 1999 Ford Expedition towards a Passenger Van or Nissan NV. Bad Credit. Only income is not secure/odd construction jobs for a damily of 9. Poverty level and in remote location. We desperately need only this assistance in charity. Homesteading, almost off the grid, harvest out own food on our property, receives food stamps and medi-cal but nothing else, per our choice. Hard working family. 80 miles from church and services, including hospital.

Any suggestions of charities sincerely appreciated.
God bless

 in response to caniou...   Interesting idea.

 in response to JayJay62389...   We have all made mistakes with credit cards, you are not alone. First off, regardless of what the credit card companies collections tells you, they can not just seize your check. This is a threat they use very often even though it is against federal law. The company needs to sue you first. Due to the level of balance on the card this would take place in small claims court. The court proceeding would take no more than 20 minutes and a judgment will be filed against you. However, even with the judgement, they have to wait 30 days to execute on the judgement. During this time you can actually sit down and negotiate a deal to pay towards your debt that fits within your budget.

It is a minimum of 40 days from the date you are served with the lawsuit until they can even think about touching your paycheck. (I've been down this road before so I speak from experience.)

As for the hospital bill, send them $25 a month until you can pay more. As long as you send them something each month, they won't bother you. (Again, I've been down this road as well.)

I owe a lot of money in taxes and I'll never get out of debt without a better job. I need to go to school but I don't know if I can get a loan since I owe so much. Any ideas?

In desperate need of finacial help.I am a full time student with a personal sickness, and also working double shifts during the weekend and sometimes i work when my class is canceled trying very hard to pay off my rent and bills also my college. i take bus and pay each time going anywhere i don't have a car nor cellphone because i can't offered it since i am trying alot to catch up with financial need. please if someone can understand my situation and who can help me out id be very appreciate it Thanks.

I'm only 22 yrs old when i was 18 i made a horrible choice to obtain a credit card i had used the card while i was suspended from work to help pay bills for car phone and weekly supplies that my check would have paid for. I was no where near knowledgeable of how credit cards worked i had not cancelled my card and it collected late payment charges along with interest now its $2400 and they are trying to seize my checks from work i live pay check to check and its still not nearly enough. I was also in the hospital that yr which i had not had insurance i owe them 1g as well. This past yr me and my bf were forced to move out of our apartment due to condemned building. we were than left with 5 days to remove all of our stuff or risk being arrested we had left a lot of our stuff there and were left with no where to live. I had to spend all my checks on hotels, food and gas. That resulted in my phone bill racking up to $950. I need help please someone pray for me.

You all did an amazing job on that post of resources! God bless you as it will help direct a whole lot of people in the right direction. Me included hopefully. Amazing! From all who are ligitimate out there....We thank you! **A note to the people who use this site to disrespect those (including me) in need. You are on the wrong site. Say a prayer! Sure there are some that may be looking for their next fix...ever been addicted to a painkiller? Alcohol? Narcotic? Food? Cigarettes? Sex? Have you ever lost your home that you built with your own to hands? Have you ever slept on the streets? In the North? If you are here to judge....don't just pray, get down on your knee's and beg forgiveness....or don't? That one's up to you- Leave these people alone as everyone of us (98%) are hurting ligitimately. You just may be there some day my friend...careful cuz it Sucks really bad! Usually? Everyone has their turn. It just may not be in this life...

I'm 19 years old are married to the best man on earth. We found out I have 2 types of cancer and I lost my job because they thought I was going too slow. We lost our car because we couldn't pay for it, and about to lose our house. We have no vehicle and my husband works two jobs and I'm about to start a new job but we are still drowning. Idk what to do. If anybody can help, please, please help us! We are too young to be going through this now... if u can help please email at skinnyshadows@gmail.com thank u everybody and God bless.

 in response to shingingstar...   I live in new Jersey. N is difficult. Yo find a room for him..its so expenses ...n the senior houses is very espenses. N my dad only receive 70$for ssi

 in response to laflaka...   I am really sorry about your situation and i cant offer much help but i was wondering if you or your father have checked into senior housing for him, I am unsure where you are located but if you like I can try to look some places up for you, i know here in ky they have apartments and housing for senipurs and they usually go by there income hope it helps

My name is zuleika. I am hopin someone reads. This... I'm leaving with my mother, my brothers and my step-dad I work fulltime but what I make is not enough.I have to pay rent , my insurance cars and others things... my real dad don't have a place to leave and I try to pay him a room so he can sleep but is so hard for me working fulltime ,trying to go to school and take care my dad..he is 60 years old... all I want is help my dad with an apartment so he can feel comfortable and cooks all his favorites plates.. for me I need money for pay my school and others things..... hope someonecan help..

hi my name is kim and i am really hoping someone reads this,,i am a 40 yr old mother with a 15 yr old son who i have full custody of,,, i was working a really good job when 2 months ago i recently had a severe heart attack,, well that ended up making me lose my job doctors say i cant work untill i finish heart rehab and that is another 2 months away,, i have tried to collect unemployment but they say if you cant look for work then you cannot work so they denied me that,, i have tried to get on disability but that takes so much time,,, so i sit back and see my bills pile up and worry and wonder everyday how am i am gonna pay my rent, i cry every night cause there is no one out there that will help me,, so i am just hoping people will read this and email me at wolfandkim101@yahoo.com and please help me by making a small donation so i can pay my bills, ty so much and god bless you,,,

I hope somebody gets help out their. I need it but I can try to do without it but I haft to vent! Im a thirty one year old male that has three kids and two step kids that I take of,im broke only have a few gifts for my kids it sucks that I can't give them more. But I do owe people money and its hard to face them and say im trying and paying them slowly and yes I got a payday loan that wont stop calling! Im trying my hardest not to cry but its hard im to proud to ask my family for more help, my wife dont work cause she takes care of our son that got sick last year and we almost lost him. She quit so she could stay with him in the hosptal in vegas the doctors just said bad luck thats what happened to him, but I do need help I need a thousand just to pay rent and pay people back so I canhave a good year start fresh and keep fighting the battle they call life I pray to god and native american gods to help me so I hope I could have a good year! Zackmack69@gmail.com if I could work for the money lots of trades but only so much work in this little town of Needles california

I am employed FT...I work extremely hard and live paycheck to paycheck....I was injured just before Thanksgiving this year, was forced to go into work by my supervisors as I am a member of management further injuring myself but no way to prove it. I cant work again until I am released by my doctor to do 100% of my duties yet my short term disaability is stalled due to my doctor not properly completing the paperwork, I make too much to get assistance (even though I am maing nothing all this month) I have used all of my vacation and my sick time, I have no way to pay my rent $750, my power almost $300 (yes its been freezing and I live in a old doublewide), my cell phone almost $150 because Verizon cant verify I am still employed for my discount...total $1200...basically all bills I normally pay and have enough left for food and fuel....fortunately I am a mild food horder so I have plenty to get by....I normally am able to give soo much to those in need at this time of year through $$$ donations, helping with food and cooking at the shelters, this year I cant so I am so happy to see that contributions are up from years past. I could repay any help received or pay it forward once back to work but I am hoping and praying for my own Christmas miracle this year. I have no family, my friends are mostly in another state so I am feeling very alone and out of control. Any replies can be sent to cravinkitty69@yahoo.com. Thnaks and Happy Holidays!

Hi. This is the first time at this page. How wonderful it is to have someone put there time into this helping people. I, too, would give to this page if I were to when the lottery. But....sorry to say I have not won the lottery as of today. Maybe tomorrow. I keep praying. In the meantime, I turn to you all who can help or even hear my heart and know that I am sincere in needing assistance. I've had to do things I never ever thought I would do to survive. Right now I'm fighting to keep my home. The mortgage company says that I need $8,261.00 to stay in my home and start making regular payments again. You see I lost my job a long time ago. I am blessed that I've stayed here this long. If anybody knows anyone that can help, please let me know. Sincerely, me.

Why is it so hard and confusing to get financial assistance when fleeing from domestic violence? I need money to relocate to another state, not just a 30 day shelter. I need a fresh start, a job and a safe home of my own. Can anyone help??

 in response to FLAKA36...   burgerking is hiring!!!

 in response to DERRIL...   Go rob a bank

hi my name is pebb i need help really really bad i need $322.00 dallars to get back in school i have a hold please help me if you can please help sent it to my daugther p.o. box 20290 chicago ill 60620 as soon as you can please

 in response to Rye...   Try applying at your local Sam's Club they are always hiring.

Hello my name is Christina. I live paycheck to paycheck which I'm thAnkful I have a job. My mom has always helped me out when I run out of food and with other bills. However, now I just wish this year I had $1000. So I can pay $500 for her bills and the rest to buy a xmas tree and presents for my little brother and sister. I just want this one year for me to be able to do this for my family. Thank you for everything you guys do.

My Name is Rye, I am a full time college student who has been applying for jobs since July. I live with my mother who works 40 hours a week and no matter how hard we try we cannot seem to pay all the bills, last night our Gas was shut off this is our only form of heating in our house, and i have a storage unit and our furniture bill is due. the total amount due is 800.00. We cannot get any help from the government because my mom makes to much money and i am a dependent of her. if there is anyway that we could get help that would be wonderful.

Hi,my name is Carlos,original from peru,i been here since 1994,im a usa citizen,now im in a bad situation,like a lot of people in this country,they remove my wife back to her country,because she was ilegal,that happen almost 3 years ago,her son and my son they boths born here,but i just bring back my 6 years old son with me,i live now with my parents in alpharetta ga, because i loose my house with a lot of bills to pay,i was doing home repairs but i dont get any jobs for the last 6 months,i just get a call from my wife family,and she is ready to go in emergency,because they found 2 big rocks on her kidney,she is in mexico and they told her that the total for the cirjury cost almost $16,000, i just send $200 few minutes ago by money gram,and i have left for me and y son only $20 ,i need someone to helpme please,i know someone toldme about grants but i need someone to helpme to do all paper work for me ,and see if i can apply for some money, my parents are retired,but they dont make just enaugh to pay the house, i know is not easy to me,to do this,i always work and make money,but now everything change,and i dont know what to do,i went to a church and they help me one,i say thank you to God,i have 2 storage rooms in canton ga, and i have a lot of staff to sell,so i can make soe money,i been paying $135 a month for boths,and i dont want to losse all my staff i i cant afforded to make the next payment,if anybody wants a proof of my wife needs,i can call the doctor and they can send all tha information,they are waiting for the money to get her on cirjury and they told her that,it could be a dangerous situation if they dont take care that realy quick,please,please,helpme,i will work o do any thing to pay this money back,i;ll be praying to God for my family and if i keep on the same way, i dont know where to ask for help,if you are there and read this ,please helpme and contact me,i will get all my information to get my wife back and safe before something happen to her,thanks and god blees you.

This is a great space, if I ever won the lottery, I'd love to come back here and help. But right now, we need help. Last year we had to move back to TN from Ohio due to loss of jobs. We didn't have a choice and moved into a house my cousin owned which should have been condemned. It had electrical problems, mold, etc.. My husband found a fantastic job and I got one part time, working when he was at home so one of us could be with our 10 year old son. This year, the heat went bad and we received an $800 electric bill. Since we were living paycheck to paycheck, I could not pay rent and electric. The landlord (yes, my wonderful cousin) refused to make any repairs except the heating unit, but I lost my job a couple of weeks later. Since then, we've been evicted, owe $700 to the electric company and are currently living in an extended stay motel room and being eaten alive by bedbugs. We can't save anything since all of his paycheck goes to pay the rent here. Now, I've just found out that I'm pregnant (yes we were using birth control, it's not 100% effective). No insurance, and I'm high risk with severe anemia, my age (46) and the fact I had an IUD. We need to find a nice safe place for our children, but can't save anything. We need around $2000 to pay off the electric and pay a 1st months plus deposit. Can anyone out there help?

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How do you ask the private sector of people for Help When you don't know who you are writing too and you need financial Help FFast? I was deemed disabled 7 yrs. ago and could not work any longer. My body is shutting down but I love life to much to give up But how do you tell creditors, power co., and the list goes on that you can't pay this month? Even the veternarians will not extend credit in the event your precious animal gets sick.(I rescue sick and abandoned animals and find them loving homes) I have not even thought of asking the Lord for help for myself, he has always provided for me in one way or another. Please help!!!Any financial help would help.

I have just found my son after 18 years of waiting, he was left with his abusive alcoholic grandmother by his crack addicted mother. The drunken grandmother furthered the abuse and he was placed into foster care. Now that i have found him he wants to come live with me and im happy to have him, he has some issues but the love i have for him is what he needs. I have purchased train tickets using my rent and cable money, my problem is that i have to spend 2 nights in minneapolis and provide gas money to relatives for driving and other thins that go with travel and im broke, if i could find someone to loan me 500$ i could pay it back at 50 to 100 dollars a month. I want to be with my boy more than anything and am doing everything i can to make it happen. I just cant get it done by myself at this time, please help if you can, it will be greatly appreciated by both of us, thankyou.

iam(we) are drowing in debt and dont know what to do,we have never missed one house payment,now we already have missed two and i am afraid that the bank is going to come and take our house who can i turn too?

I have been trying to get my fiancee from the Philippines for some time now so we can be married and for her to get a new start with me here in the U.S. We love each other very much. I need money to get her here. Any amount someone or more people can contribute to our efforts would be very helpful. She has completed training in the home health care industry and there are many opportuinies for her here. In addition,her mother is diabetic and is in need of constant medication and a life saving medical procedure. Please help. thank you.

i worked on an ambulance for 13 years until april last year when i was fired cause i wouldnt kiss the bosses butt and the same mth i was sent to the hospital and now being sued for money they say i owe them and i am tring to go back to school but its hard to pay for gas to get to school and pay for the other bills i have anyone out there can help or now of any program or grants that i may be able to get to help with it all

fireman399a@yahoo.com

Great list of resources! Needed since there are so many scams when you search for free money for bills.

Two resources that are for real are SNAP (Food Stamps) and LIHEAP (Assistance to pay heating bills).

I am 30 wks pregnant and Diabetic, which means I have a lot more doctor visits then normal. I will be raising my son on my own, but I am in need very badly. I am on Social Security- I do what I can to pay my bills, but because my obgyn is in the town over it cost a lot in gas to get to my appointments. I have been to the food shelters each month but still I am in need. I am very stressed because I 'am doing this alone. I need help badly... If any could help I would be greatful...

 

joerinjean@yahoo.com

please any one help me about my bank loan i can give you back in easy installment
i live on the rent anbd two kids i cant afford in my current salery or give me some money for my part time saling work ,please i shall be very thankfull to u life time.
my email is
muhammedpaevez786@gmail.com

anyone help me with getting recert for cna, homeless in domestic violence shelter

anyone help me with getting recert for cna, homeless in domestic violence shelter

I am a 28 year old single mother with 2 children. Recently, I've been depressed because of my medical bills, school loans, and credit card bills. I own my own home and can't refinance because my house is worth less than I owe.. I have no problem paying my mortgage but I got had to take some time off work because of 2 major surgeries I just had and used up the leftover money on my credit cards for food and bills. I'm desperate. I've tried Prosper.com but my credit score is just below 640. I wouldn't even mind paying someone back with interest in monthly payments. I currently need about $5000. My surgeries costed $700 each and I need additional surgery and my ENT won't even see me until I've paid the $1400 in full. I'm trying to be strong for my children but lately I just feel like giving up.. Any help would be greatly appreciated. RLynnGilmore@Gmail.com Thank you.

If your credit score is below 640 do not bother with Prosper!! Here's some input, if you have a credit score of 640 then your probably not in that bad of a situation, I was under the impression Prosper was intended for people with a score under 640.. My score is low just like 75% of America, I honestly think Prosper isn't really in it to help the less fortunate but to profit from us! I think this site is great though, I wish I could lend some of these people writing post's on here but I am in need of a short time loan myself. Maybe if the good Lord see's me through this hard time and I can get back on my feet I will be able to help.. God bless the people who started this site!

 in response to H3RONA...   i've been in the military, help me get on my feet real qiuck

 in response to Robin_10262009...   I'm sorry to hear about what your currently facing.
I know all so well the worst life can dish out.
I even came close to suicide, and also prison.
I'm here because Jesus Christ is in my life, and HE LOVES YOU as much as HE loves me.
He is no respecter of persons. What he does for one he will do for another. (YOU)
God has helped me countless times, and he continues to bless us.
Seek Jesus, and you shall find him.
I do have some resources on my homepage that you are welcome to look through that may assist you with your needs.
I will pray for you.
Please forward praise reports.
Shalom, love, and blessing's.
Mike

In desperate need of finacial help id definately something that I understand. I am a full time student and I am also 31 weeks pregnant and the house I live in is condemne. There is no ceiling and the walls are all buckled because the house has flooded so many times. My fiance has a cripiling back problem and gets disability and the amount the federal government expects us to live on is literally laughable. There is no way that anyone could survive on that alone. The only vehicle I have belongs to my future mother in law and she is to nice to ask for it back but it puts her in a bind for me to have it. anything that anyone could do to help would be eternally appreciated. donations can be sent to 10286 US Hwy 79 N DeBerry, Tx 75639

I am a single parent mom and I have been  since 1997. It been good days and bad days. I am now facing so bad days. My son was sentence to life for a case and DNA showed some one else did the crime however he was still sentence to life. He is only 24 years old. I pray and cry and pray and cry about the problem. Sometimes I just want to give up. I have pull all of my money out of the bank for lawyer fees and I have no more and I still need to eat and feed my other kids. I have to pay the lawyer more money now for my son appeal and I do not know what I am going to do. Stress make me not want to get out of bed sometimes. I am reaching out to the world to see if i can get people to donate money to my son appeal. I need to raise 2,000. If you can please send a donate. It can be a little as a $1.00.

 in response to FLAKA36...   Have you ever been in the Military, if you have I can help you get back on your feet real quick;

Its hard for me to admit that I need help.me being alone and thought I can do it by myself and my three kids.Ever since my hours dropped at work in March I've been struggling. Its hard to find a new job andI' m starting back college in August but kind of afraid that I'm not going to get anywhere with the hours that I'm going to have.I can't even get my kids what they need.their dad never did what he was supposed so they look to "mom" and its hard for me to hide my feelings from them cause they always know somethings wrong.I just want to finish college so I can be fine all by myself right now I'm not.its 3am and I can't sleep cause I don't know how I am going to pay my bills I haven't payed my lights and gas in three months cause I can't afford to an my credit card is maxed out.if someone can help me please get back to me.I called myself defeated because I believe I am.I don't know what else to do I never did this before I jus typed in "I need money" and this popped up.I just prayed to god my kids are worth the begging.

 in response to jimmyw...   need help with modifacation and dont know where to turn im a single mom dont know where to turn.

I was subjected to extreme mental/emotional abuse growing up. Humilation was enforced by my step father watching me shower whenever he could sneek in, which was everyday after water was on and I couldn't hear him poke the hole/lock to get in. MOther knew. Verbal insults, staring me down while I was expected to sit accross from him every night, feeling violated just by his glare. constant intimidation and exposure of himself. This started at eight. I worked really hard to use my anger the last two years of high school to strengthen my determination to get far away and safe. Instead I was forced to go to college. I feel into alcoholism because I was so intimidated and nervous around others. I begged to be able to leave. My identity, any self esteem, or inner strength and feeling of control over my life were never to be created. Before I finished college now in my home town, I was tricked into buying a home. I ended up having to work for my mother to pay the bills for the home I never wanted but was promised I could sell at anytime. Well, I have no family other than my mother and her husband. I never had any place I could go turn to. I've been kept in debt and in their company and been forced to be with both abusers all my life. My step father continued to humiliate me with the shower up til I was 27. I was never allowed vacations without both of them. And they would buy tickets and never allow me to not go because that would be money they already spent on me. There's is a ton of horrific detail. I tried to leave, many times. They always had me in debt and with no way to earn enough anywhere else to cover it. I am 41. Sought help all my life. I am now extremely disabled due to all of the trauma. The PTSD and anxiety make it impossible for me to keep a job. I have a form of agoraphobia as well. No disability. And even a couple thousand a month coming in would never allow me to keep my home. I worked very hard to have this home. So my mother pays the bills. Still as always, only enough to just cover what will be owed each month. I helped them build their company and even ran it when my mother had cancer and could not work. Started working for them at 12. every holdiay, etc. throughout highschool and college. Ran the company as V.P. Now that I am disabled because I have never been able to get away from my abuser's, and my abuser's have had control of every aspect of my life, my entire life. I now suffer permanent damage and cannot work anywhere. So even the house I worked very hard for I would have to sell if I chose to leave them. The money from that sale would eventually run out. So my only option from beginning to end, if I left was to live on the streets. I have no will to do anything, my identity is vague at best, I have no control over my life and can get no enjoyment from anything I do, because I am forced to do what they want me to so I never feel like anything is not also influenced by them. There is no sense of joy or accomplishment when anything you do is in various ways influenced or paid for by them. Selling my house and moving to one less expensive does not rid me of the fact that they succeeded in destroying my inner strength and ability to live without them because now I cannot even work. And they can and do control every aspect of my life. I have no reason to live. I do not even own myself or for that matter, have a self. No one can even understand how this all happens and why you cannot leave. Not to the degree that is needed to completely know why it's impossible.

I really need your help, I'll be grateful even for a few cents

Terrific page and post. Everyone....please watch out for the scammers if you are looking for financial help.  See these articles for more:

- Federal Government Grants: No Free Lunch (about.com)

- Free Money? (billeater.com) 

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HI MY NAME IS MICHELLE I JUST CANME FROM WATERBURY CT TO LIVE A GOOD LIFE BUT THEY GIVE ME LESS IN INCOME N IN NEED OF LEAVING BACK TO CT I HAVE 3 BOYZ N WE ALL DEPRESS ...N ABOUT TO BE HOMELESS WE IN NEED OF HELP IF SOMEONE OUT THERE KNOW A CHARITES TO HELP US THAT BE A BLESSING WE GOT TO LEAVE BY AUG 4 TH OF 2011 ....WE NEED HELP WITH A UHAUL N GAS I DONT MIND IF IT GOES DIRECTLY TO THA UHAUL PLACE AS LONG AS I GET TO CT SAFE WITH MY BOYS MY EMAIL ADRESS IS PRETTYLICIOUS78@YAHOO.COM IF ANYONE WANTZ TO TALK TO ME PLEASEEE SOMEBODY HELP!!! GOD BLESS

am a lady who is going through hardships my mom chased me out since i cant meet to my childrens needs since then imove on desparately my boyfriend died one week ago since then am with no one to help me please help me rent a house

We need help badly. I was in an auto accident that was not my fault. I was injured and haven't been able to work. I don't want to lose everything because some kid wasn't looking. My wife and kids depend on me and I can't do it now. Any advice

 in response to Justasking...   I am not sure how far from Pensacola you are but I am more than willing to help with childcare if you are close enough for me to do so. I am a stay at home mom with a 4 yr old so I have plenty of time to take care of children. Email me at Larkinswife@gmail.com if you can use my help.
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I am a father of 3 a 14 year old and 9 year old with one year old. I work full time and go to school I am not asking much just need help with day care. There mother left and does not help in anyway. I am now having problems with my car. I am so running out of things to do. I know there are a lot of people wores then me. I so could us some help too.

I woked for years now i can't anymore i had a metal cage put in my back and plates in my neck and also my whole s pine is just so bad that i can't walk to good and i have a bones that are just brittel so i can not get any help to pay my bills i can't get disability,because my husband makes to much all i want is a loan so i can pay them off and just bill a month to pay which would be a god sent but i can't get no help i can pay a loan payment i need about 30,000.dollars and i have enough income to pay that loan payment a month. all these yrs. i always paid never behind and now no one will help me i can't get nothing,but they will give my money to some alien and my benifits to them also and i can't get help at all and i have tryed every thing i can to get it.what the point of paying all these yrs. into the system and now i was ignored by every one who i went for help no wonder people do them selfs in i don't no where eles i can turn to.if only i could win the lottery then i could help others to because i would know how they feel

We REALLY NEED help!!!!! I take care of my altimer grandpa.... and we NEED HELP.... I dnt have gas money to go anywere for anything.....most of the bills get payed but we cant pay for his meds or for gas to get them, or to go get food..... PLEASE !!!! anyone out there that can help us........ I dont know what to do!!!!!!!!!!

Hi i came across this site looking for help with my home phone bill im 33 years old in limbo waiting for a court date for ssd to be set and i had to get a phone so people could get ahold of me instead of my mother driveing out here to where i live to tell me that someone had called. i live with my boyfriend who also is on ssd but him paying the main bills leaves him with barely anyything i have the house phone in my name because he couldnt get it on and now the bill is 166.33 this is the first bill after i got it turned on i know that if i can get help with this it will get paid every month coz it will only be 80 dollars. ive asked around here and noone has the funds i even went to where i go to counseling and they dont have it either i cant ask my mother an step dad coz their health is failing and they need their money for them and my dad cant give it to me coz he has a house payment and his own bills to pay i would really appreciate the help if anyone can help us out. Thank You p.s i am also trying to get a divorce from my husband we have been seperated for 2 years and i dont have the money to even take care of it ive tried leagl aid and they said that since my husband called them i have to wait 8-10 years before i can do anything so im screwed out of that way if anyone could point me in the right direction for this issue too id really appreciate it to.Thank You

My husband have died. I have 2 childs and i have n
Hello for all. I've never wanted to write posts like this. Time have come now. Before it I worked in the shop. But now those shop was closed and i have no work. I can't find it. I need to grow my childs. They're 4 and 11 years old. I can't buy them clothes and other things. When i see their schoolmates I see how they look well and they all have computers, good clothes etc. And i'm crying bout my childs haven't it. It makes me unhappy. I don't need in something. I only want to help my childs. People, if you can donate a little bit of money. Please email me.

 in response to mom2be...   

My best suggestion would be to check 211.org and benefits.gov

211 can locate resources close to your home and benefits.gov can help you locate and apply for any possible govt assistance you may be eligible for. I hope they can help! Good luck with your new baby!

First of all...I am so thankful to find this site! I need help and don't know where to look. I am 25 and 6 1/2 months pregnant. I work retail part-time and recently found that I'm having some complications with my pregnancy. It hasn't been determined yet, but I may be put on bed rest. My work will allow me leave for the birth of my baby, but its not paid. Is there any assistance that I can get to help me keep my bills paid in the meantime? I've already taken advantage of Medicaid and WIC....but I don't know what else I can do. Please help?

 in response to whoknew...   Hello, i lost my job in 2008 and i was not able to keep my apartment in car. I have been drawing my unemployment for a year. I have moved back in with a family member and i decided to continue my education. I don't have any money,car,apartment, no health are dental insurance and no money to return to school. I have a outstanding bill at ole miss. of 2,900 but i can return to school until the bill is paid.. I'm a senior in college my main goal is to obtain my degree in continue my education.. Do you know anyboy who can help me with this issue and hopefully help me at this time with money, shelter, car.. I have my school paper work complete n i need help with this bill. thanks n have please day..

 in response to 23yearoldmother...   

Hon, Please don't be sorry! I was your age too and I was in a similar situation... My daughter is now 19 and studying in Europe for the semester! Thank God for financial aid!!!!

I apologize for not getting back to you sooner - had a little chaos going on here - but that is all settled.

Now, let's look at your situation one thing at a time. TANF - no matter what any one says, it does exist ,but no one I know of can get it, if they tried.

Your first need is $$$ - I would check with places like modest needs, Catholic Charities, St Vincent de Paul, Community Action organization, and Salvation Army - any one of those can assist you with emergency funds for food, baby needs, transportation, etc. It's not a lot, but it can help.

Also food pantries - they can help with food and things like baby wipes, toilet paper, feminine needs, etc as well - ask for them when you go... check with 211.org for food pantries and other local organizations that may be able to assist you

LIHEAP - they can help with heating/cooling costs

TX workforce - they can help with resumes and job hunting - be up front with them about the misdemeanor from the past - they may be able to run interference for your boyfriend... They can also help with job training and certification ( rather than paying for the classes)

I would also check with Goodwill - they specialize in working with people who have been in trouble in the past-They may be able to assist your boyfriend as well.

Rather than attending classes online - you may want to consider attending a local community college - they too usually have online classes AND it can be paid for by financial aid. They usually offer day care and work study programs as well - something else to consider is the student services available ( transportation assistance, scholarships, gym facilities, counseling, etc) ... If this is a route you decide to go, Don't forget to fill out your FAFSA

Your final situation - transportation - is a little trickier.... Wheels to work may be able to assist as well as   freecharitycars.org

 

one last thing - check with Benefits.gov - they can tell you which govt benefits you may be eligible for and where to apply

Please feel free to ask about anything I may have mentioned or missed. I would be glad to help. I hope this information can help you and your family out!

 in response to 23yearoldmother...   There is help.. let me do some searching and I will get back to you tomorrow.. hang in there, ok?

Okay so here is my situation. I am 23years old with a 10month old baby girl. My boyfriend(father of my daughter) has been unable to find a job. We live in dallas Tx so alot of jobs check credit and background and unfortunately he has a misdemeanor from when he was 18 and he is 27 now....and also his credit sucks. He cant get jobs at places like Burger King because they say he is overly qualified, when we try to dumb down his resume they still don't give him a chance. He has experience in customer service and collections and is unable to do sales. No one calls and if they do he wastes $4 to get on the bus to get to the interview to never hear anything again. Same with me...I have gone through the same thing. I do not have a background but my credit is bad...I am either over qualified or under qualified. Its also very hard because we have no family to help. My boyfriends father helps the best he can but he has recently retired and he cant help like that. We get food stamps and wic but nothing to get our bills paid. I dont qualify for TANF. We have no car we have to take a chance with the bus and its hard because you use $4 to get on the bus and dont even get the job. Everyday we walk and apply or go to Careerbuilder and we get nothing. Like I stated we had a baby and I fear we wont be able to provide properly. I am in school online at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh online division for Residential Planning I will be changing my degree to Interior Design once I can pay the $500 difference that my fiancial aid does not cover. My boyfriend was in school for CCNA Cisco Computer Networking but had to put it on hold because it cost $350 per class and we can not afford it anymore. At one point in time we both had jobs but our vehicle broke down and we lived in a very nice area where the buses did not run, this was before I gave birth..after that we lost everything. We live in a decent area but its not as nice the buses run out here but I am worried. I cant find any grants that I could get the only things I have found is scholarships but your lucky to get one. We have been evicted from 3apartments due to this and i know it sounds bad but we try everyday. We are very responsible but we cant get a job. I dont think its fair that people wont give my boyfriend a job due to something stupid he did at 18 which was 9yrs ago. Its crazy how people judge people and dont think people change. ANd daycare well you have to pay upfront and the state assistance has a 6month-1year wait list to get daycare paid for and for section 8...everything there is a long wait list. I am afraid that soon we may run out of options and end up in a shelter wit my daughter and that will kill me. My boyfriend stresses and seems very depressed because he cant find anything and it hurts him because he feels like he isnt handling his business as a man and father, when i know he would if he could but he cant. He goes and donates plasma twice a week, well he has cut back on it because his arms are so sore and look bad, they take so much plasma from him and he only gets paid $20 a pop and that goes to diapers and wipes and if we have enough bus transporation. This wasnt supposed to be like this its amazing how things change in a blink of an eye...we were great both working, both in school I mean it was tight but bills were paid but once we lost our vehicle we lost it all. My daughter only has the necessaties...she sleeps in a playpen cuz we dont have a crib...she has everything she needs but I wish I could give her more, I wish we didnt have to worry. We want to finish school so we can provide a better life for our daughter but the way things are it makes it nearly impossible. My boyfriend cant even get financial aid because his degree consists of 4classes its not a typical degree. Is there anything I can do? Sorry for the long story.

 in response to whoknew...   Ref. No: 1890/2010/11 Date: 15/11/2010

To




We are writing this letter on behalf of CHINYARD, hereby we would like to enlighten you about our organization. CHINYARD is operating in North Karnataka region over the last 21 years. Chinyard is one of the development initiatives rendering service to poorest of the poor. Chinyard’s prime vision is to bring destitute people into main stream society. Because underprivileged masses are deprived from economic, social and institutional opportunities. Chinyard was registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act-1950. For overseas assistance purpose Chinyard was registered under Ministry of Home Affairs for the Foreign Contribution and Regulation Act-1976.
Chinyard’s operation is recognized in drought prone areas; most of the marginal and poor farmers depend only on agricultural, due to scarcity of rains land remains fallow. Therefore peasants are not getting adequate employment opportunities here. Hence farmers are migrating towards metropolitan cities for search of livelihood options. Consequences of parent migration children are deprived from education. Chinyard organization has been implementing several social development programmes for upliftment of destitute people. These programmes are as follows.
1. Promotion of Livelihood Activities: Under this programme Chinyard has organized various livelihood activity trainings like tailoring, dairy farm, poultry, embroidery and vermin-compost training to women self help groups. After the training Chinyard has helped them startup their own enterprises and provided market linkage to sell their product in the market.
2. Rural Small Micro Entrepreneurship Development Programme: Under this Chinyard has given training to 976 women on various rural micro enterprises. After the training Chinyard supported them to begin their own enterprises.
3. Women Empowerment: Under this programme Chinyard formed 5243 women self help groups and provided bank linkage. Chinyard believes in UNITY IS STRENGTH keeping this quote in mind Chinyard organized women into self help groups. For this accomplishment Chinyard has received state level second award. For women self help group member’s skill up gradation purpose Chinyard has organized various trainings and workshops.
4. Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resource Management Programme: Under this project Chinyard formed watershed committee, community based tank management committee and village forest committee this projects prime objective was to create awareness about Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resource Management. For this accomplishment Chinyard received National level productivity award, given by central agricultural ministry of India.
5. Capacity Building Training for Self Help Group Members: Under this programme Chinyard has given training on the concept of SHG, Credit Management, Unity and Cooperation, Problem Solving, Panchayat Raj System, Right To Information Act, Leadership and Effective Communication, Book Keeping and Account Maintenance.
6. Road Safety Awareness Programme: By this programme Chinyard has taken initiative to provide road safety awareness among vehicle owners, school and college students through street plays, photo exhibitions and dramas.
7. Eradication of Violence against Woman: Through this programme Chinyard organized several human rights awareness programmes among rural people under this Chinyard gave awareness about gender sensitization and mitigation of dowry system. And those who were facing violence Chinyard has provided legal assistance for them.
8. Tribal Handicraft: Through this programme Chinyard has taken initiative to conserve ancient tribal handicraft, and give technical training to upgrade their handicraft skills. Promote market linkage to sell their product in the market. Chinyard has given training to 300 Kasuthi Artisans, 107 Mirror Artisans and 40 Quilt Production Training.
9. Scholarship Amenities to Merit Students: Through this programme Chinyard has been providing scholarships to economically background merit students to continue their studies through this yearly 150 merit student’s benefit.
10.Computer Literacy Programme: Through this programme Chinyard is providing computer education to rural and slum students. Chinyard has also been giving basic computer training to unemployed youths.
11.Animal Welfare Programme: Through this programme Chinyard has taken initiative to construct water ponds in rural areas and started animal fodder center from this center Chinyard has been disbursing fodder to farmers.
12.Micro Credit Programme: By this programme Chinyard has been supporting Micro Credit facility to rural poor masses. This programmes prime vision is support to startup micro enterprise and to generate income generation activities to rural masses. Chinyard has supported 53,200 women self help groups. Till date women self help groups cumulative savings is 4.50 crore and Internal lending is 9 crore.
13.Drinking Water Project: Under this project Chinyard has given bore well repair training to 35 Tribal women to take initiative to repair bore wells.
14.Documentation: Chinyard has been keeping day to day activity reports, if higher authorities, donors require Chinyard will submit the report immediately. Chinyard has done rating care by M-Cril rating agency, Mumbai and also done external evaluation of rural women empowerment by Mahamad Guttigar. Chinyard has published annual reports. Chinyard provides opportunities to researchers to do a study at the organization.
15.Human Resource: In Chinyard’s organization there are 32 well qualified, experienced staffs working over the last 21 years. Chinyard’s staff has passion towards social work and work for underprivileged development upliftment purposes.
Now we are unable to carry out the above activities, due to lack of financial sources. In this connection we are requesting your assistance for further development work. Your one contribution can bring brightness among the underprivileged masses. Your kind donations will get tax exemption under 12(A) and 80G Income Tax Act-1961. Further any more information, visit our organization website: www.chinyard-india.org


If you have friends, or donors who would like to donate for this noble cause please kindly forward these details to them and help in serving the purpose.

Looking forward to your positive response.



Yours Faithfully
Tracey. Rodrigues
(Secretary-Chinyard)

 in response to jenny22283...   

He is playing you hon. There is no other way to put it. He wants to have his cake and eat it too. It's gonna be hard, but put your foot down.

Give him 30 days to get his stuff out if it is not gone by then, it will go in the trash. Put it in writing and have him sign it. Keep a copy for yourself and one for him. That way, legally, when the 30 days is up, you can toss his stuff and there is not a damn thing he can do about it.

I know how hard this teeter-totter is for you. I have been there, it is no picnic. But you have to stand firm otherwise, he will keep you hanging on for the next 10years.

I hope the realtor can get the place rented for you -this is more motivation for you to get out ASAP. And prove to him that you mean business. He will try to talk you out of it in many different ways, don't fall for it. He's a player. He will do anything just to get what he wants. Think of it as a game. Who do you really want to win?If he wins, you lose everything. If you win, you have everything to gain. You said it yourself:

"...he is not helping with the major things."

If he were a real man, he would make sure everything was taken care of before he moved on. He is not coming back to check on your well-being, he is coming back to make sure you are still under his spell and can't function without him. And of course to possibly get a little action. I'm not judging, just making a statement. He knows that you are vulnerable and willing to do anything to get him back. He is more than wiling to keep that hope alive. If it means taking you to dinner or sleeping with you, he will be more than willing to do it. To him, its a small price to pay to keep you under his thumb. He is a manipulator and he will do anything to keep his hold over you. Cut the ties quickly and firmly.

I can only guess why he is behaving the way he is - the fact of the matter is he will only get worse the longer you stay. Count your blessings that you did NOT marry this jerk.

I know it will not be easy. The grief of a loss of a relationship is very difficult. It is similar to that of a death, but there is no funeral. This is the reason many abused women do not leave or go back to their abusers - they have been taught to rely solely on the abuser for EVERYTHING and they cannot function without the abuser - regardless of how bad the situation is. They would rather be beaten than be without the abuser. Ever hear of stockholm syndrome? This is similar to what you are going through. This is not normal.

Normal is being able to make decisions on your own. Being happy. Being able to go through your day without walking on eggshells worrying. Normal is being with someone who keeps their promises. Someone you can count on to be there for you - even if it is just a shoulder to cry on. Someone who may not have the money to get the car fixed, but will help in anyway possible.

I do want to insist on one thing. That when you do get a few extra dollars, get the book, "Act like a lady, think like a man" by Steve Harvey.

I wish to God, I had this book 20 years ago! Trust me, it is sooooooo worth the few bucks ($8.24 incld s&H from amazon used - no, I am not an affliate) You will find out things you never knew and wish you did! I have shared it with male friends of mine and they have read it and agreed with every word. This is the dating woman's bible! While it has not improved my love life - I really don't think anything really could - it has opened my eyes to what I was  allowing to happen with men I met and why I met them.

But you have to know that you deserve much, much better. Your first step is to clear up this current relationship and get some closure. Say goodbye, once and for all. Get his stuff out, rent out the condo, take what you can with you, sell/toss the rest. and move on with your life. This was simply a stepping stone, a lesson learned in the grand scheme of things. The rollercoaster ride is over, you can now get off the ride. The choice is simply how much longer do you want it to last. Personally, I hate rollercoasters. I won't even get on them.

So, get some boxes, lable them with his name, your name, and what is going to be tossed. Go through the condo, one space at a time, one item at a time and put it into the appropriately labled box. Yes, you will cry, but keep moving as your work. As the boxes fill, move his into a space - closest to the front door, yours into a separate space - we don't want him wasting time debating over where his stuff is  - and the sale/toss stuff either into its own space or right in the dumpster.

Leave out only the absolute necessities.

If you can, clean as you go, but I think it would be better to save the cleaning for afterward. We want to purge first. Think of this as your own personal exorcism. Spray some holy water if you like,say a prayer, burn some incense, or sage. Whatever makes you feel better. But the longer you take to get rid of his stuff, the longer he will cling to you.

Which brings me to another point. What you need to understand is that he needs you more than you need him. I know this sounds like I am contradicting myself, but hear me out. He is the one that sought you out, took you out to dinner. He needs you to stand in awe of him, to stroke his ego. You are his own private little captive audience. He is using you to make himself feel better. Once you stop doing this and start ignoring him - he will realize you mean business.BUT if you let him back, he will go right back to the way he was - mean, manipulative, and abusive. Don't let it happen. Remember this is a game to him.

 

Hang in there, do waht you need to do to take care of yourself - not him. Don't give him any power of you. Yes, I know how hard this is, but give yourself a chance and try. Take a deep breath and tell yourself: 

I deserve the best that life has to give.

Repeat this over and over and over until you start to beleive it and repeat it even more.

Then take a step toward your new life. then another and another. Soon, the pain will subside and this will all be a bad memory. Keep the faith hon, you can do this.

 in response to hazeleyes...   i would help you but unfortunately i dont have any funds to give you do you have a phone number so i can get in contact with you ,i can do some kind of fundraiser if you really need the money, i raise money for situations like this all the time.

 in response to whoknew...   Thank you so much for your words its so hard because he still comes by because his stuff is here and yesterday he showed up in a new truck. He says he hates seeing me sad and didnt mean to leave me with everything falling apart. It just hurts so much the pieces of my life are everywhere i just dont know which ones to pick up and which to leave behind. I didnt think about selling my truck. I do have a mechanic whos my sisters friend in florida. I just have to get it there. I would hate to lose it to. But it is an option i didnt think of. I will try those other links you posted. I am hoping tomorrow I have a realestae lady coming who does rentals. I am hoping she can rent my place out. My took me to dinner yesterday i didnt ask him to but its so hard not wanting to let him take care of me even though he is not helping with the major things. Rent and repairs on my truck. He still says he is going to buy my condo but every day he changes his mind and i have been verbally abused for over a month. Just having my emotional and financial life being held in his hands. I once thought he was an amazing man who was willing to work and let me go to school. But while he rides around in his new car and goes tanning and to the bars with his friends..i cant beleive he was ever the same person I love. The only days I feel okay is when I see him because I just want my life to go back to normal. But i know it cant.

 in response to jenny22283...   

Oh Hon, I have been there! I know how hard it is when you dedicate your life to someone and they just drop you like dirty laundry. My heart just breaks when I hear about it. BUT you are stronger than you know. YOu ahve made it this far , you can make it al the way.

The first thing I want to do is state the obvious - your ex-boyfriend is a jerk. DO NOT let him get to you. The best revenge is living well!

Thank you, I had to get that off my chest.

Let's look at the situation for what it is. You have no job and no vehicle. The reality of you keeping your condo - for $850/month  -without any income is unrealistic. Let it go.

You have no food and no income - and you need $2200 just to fix a truck that you are not even sure will get you where you need to go - which is to florida. Not to be a pessimist, but odds are, it won't make it and you will end up stranded in the middle of nowhere.

Here is my suggestion - sell it for as much as you can get - check the blue book value of the vehicle first. Hopefully you can get at lest $1000 or more. Then take that money, pack your stuff and buy yourself a bus or train ticket to florida.

Greyhound will cost @ $200 and take about 1 1/2 days to get you from chicago to ft lauderdale

Amtrak will cost @ $400 and take about 9 hours for the same destination.

In the mean time, since 211 is not available in your area, there are a few alternatives:

contact your local united way for a list of food pantries in your are - number below

• Chicago and Cook County, 312.655.7732
• DuPage County, 800.942.9412
  • TDD: 630.407.6502
• Kane County, 630.966.9393
• Lake County, 847.782.4000
• McHenry County, 815.334.4510
• Will County, 815.722.3344

 

Call 3-1-1 for local resources that can help with emergency food and other assistance

or you can search online for resources in your area

You might want to try modest needs for a small grant - I am not sure if they can help, but it is worth a try

Ultimately, I want you to know that no matter what happens, know that you did the best you could. And no one, I mean NO ONE is worth your tears, if they couldn't stick around for the long haul. Yes, you have made a lot of sacrifices and still have more to go, but in the end - and I don't mean to trivialize your situation - it is only money. If he truly loved you, IF he were truly a man worth keeping, worth crying over, then he would still be there and he would be right by your side going through this with you. Not abandoning you to wade through this mess  (HIS mess) on your own. REAL men don't do that. REAL men take care of their responsibilities. REAL men don't run when they are afraid. Little boys run away like the children they are. They will come back when the mess is cleaned up and apologize for their mistakes but they are bound to replay those mistakes over and over again.

What you are just beginning to realize is your own personal strength - and believe me, there is a lot more where that came from. While women may lack physical strength in some circumstances, we more than make up for it in emotional/mental strength. I want you to know that you are worth a hell of a lot more than he gave you and you are going to get it. Tie up the loose ends in chicago, go home, and get a clean start. Your life is far from over, hon, it is just beginning.

I was in a committed realtionship for almost 4 years. I am laid off and my unemployment runs out this month. My boyfriend left me after telling me not to look for work and to go to college. 2 monts later he left me. I had to drop out of college. I owe them a little over 4,000 and I also own my condo and will lose my home if I don't make the payment this month for 676 plus 173 in utilities. I have no family in chicago. I was going to move to florida to live with my sister and my truck broke down. It is in the shop now. I just found out it will cost 2,180.43 cents. To fix the brakes,front and left wheel barrings,axels and inner and outter tie rods. My ex left me with nothing but severe depression not even the means to have food or gas money. I've lost 35 pounds since we broke up October 6th. I'm eating what's in the cubbards and I have two small cats I'm feeding. They are the only thing that keep me okay. I need to get to florida to be around my family so I can get on my feet. My family doesn't have the means to help me. My unemployment ran out this month. I am trying to sell my condo before it forecloses. I am losing everything and I cry everynight because my heart hurts so bad, that someone I thought loved me so much just walked out, leaving me with nothing. I don't know how people could help me if they wanted but I did make an account with paypal. I swear to god I'm not a scammer I'm really honestly down on my luck. I look for work everyday online and in my town. Anything I can walk to. I'm qualified but I can't find anything right now. I just want to go to florida. Can anyone help me with anything please. My email is jennifermairetaylor@yahoo.com I'm a good person with a good heart I just gave it and trusted him and when he left me my whole world is falling apart. Please I pray to God someone will help me. I don't qualify for welfare cause I don't have any kids. If anyone could help me email me or send money to my pay pal account using my email address. I can send u any proff to show u I'm not just a liar. Please help me.

 in response to kty_xii...   

Thank you so much!You are too kind! 

LIHEAP may be able to help with that furnace. Here is the application

here is their site

and if necessary, I would check with modest needs, they might be able to help with a grant to get a new furnace as well.

Plus you may qualify for a rebate on the purchase of your new furnace as well!

Also check with 211 - they may know of additional programs to help

This is an amazing website. I found it while unsucessfully looking for a way to getr my furnace replaced. It is broken, rusted badly and needs to be replaced. My husband and I tried to get financing to pay the 3,000+ to replace it, but were denied. I live in southwest va and have a three year old to keep warm. if any one knows of a program or something I can do to get it replaced I would much appreciate it.

 in response to Bo peep...   

the best place to go for your situation is modest needs. While I cannot guarantee they will help, they are your best shot. I would also suggest places like the free legal services I have listed below - perhaps they can intervene on your behalf

Brooklyn
The Legal Aid Society Brooklyn Neighborhood Office 111 Livingston Street, 7th Fl. Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 722-3100 (718) 722-3093 (fax)

Brooklyn Legal Services, Corporation B (718) 237-5500

The New Start Project, Inc. - A non-profit dedicated to providing assistance with divorces, separation agreements and family law issues. (646) 619-1272

 in response to hazeleyes...   

Wow I can't believe that a case worker would be so thoughtless! I would suggest 211.org, united way, or catholic charities. I have the links on my home page. Any one of those organizations may be able to direct you to the right place that can help. God bless you for being so wonderful for those children!

 in response to perper...   

Perper, I would check with modest needs in your case. With the cut in hours from your employer, they may be the best one to assist you with the money you need for your move.

 in response to StresssedOut!...   

Hi Stressed,

I am all too familiar with your situation. First of all is it possible for you to live on campus in the dorms? It may not be ideal, but it would be cheaper.

NExt, is it possible for you to get any student loans or a work study program? I know loans are not the best way to go, but at least the interest rate is lower and it would give you some time to work with. Also a work study program will work around your school hours.

I know most people don't like owing anyone money, but I am sure your mom understands your situation and knows it will all be worth it when she sees you walk across that stage with your degree in hand.

I would also check with student services on campus - they may have some resources that I have not mentioned or thoguht of...

 in response to jimmer...   

the first place to go for help when facing foreclosure is NACA

 in response to Carebear86...   

The best place for her to try first is social services. They can help with child support, getting a restraining order ( if necessary) , help with food, utilities and possibly rental assistance. Also she can try the united way in her area for other local resources that may be able to help.

 in response to Leonardo...   

I can suggest 2 places to check Modest needs may be able to help you with a grant and prosper.com may be able to assist with a loan.

 in response to moonlight2...   

Hi Moonlight, I am so sorry for the delay in my reply. The best place I can suggest for you is Goodwill industries.They specialize in assisting people with criminal backgrounds. They may be able to help you.

 in response to Starshine...   thank you, Starshine
Tommy boy

Hi to all. Before just now I had no idea there was a place like this, where one can just put themself out there and open up to everyone. I am a young mother of 2 living in Brooklyn NY and have found myself in a squeeze. I was unable to pay my rent for 3 months and it led to the eviction process being started. I went to court and was given 30 days to pay the back rent. I applied for assistance and have been paying my rent for the past 3 months but today I got a decision letter and my application was denied because I was unable to find anyone who could help me to pay down the amount that remains past due. Everyone I kno seems to be in almost the same predicament as myself. Please if anyone knows how i can get some charitable help or get around my situation will you let me know,thanks.
My kids are 11 and 2, boy and girl.

 in response to Starshine...   Salisbury, Md

Hi,My name is charlie my wife is adele both of our hours has been cut to nothing and on top of that our furnance has quit . We have no heat. If anyone could help us get out furnace going it would be so appreciated, we are cold. I am 58 years old and my wife is 61.
Thank you: charlie charlietone@gmail.com

Hello I'm asking for help I wouldn't normally ask but I'm in desparate need I have 3 kids of my own and we have been pretty ok off untill one day I got a call from a caseworker and she said you are the only one that we feel would give these kids a wonderful home so next thing I know 4 more kids move in they were my cousin kids but she is on drugs so sad but it's life so know my household became 9 over night from 5 to 9 and then my cousin daughter is being unruly so she says can you take guardianship of my teenager daughter and I said yes of course so now in total we have 10 people and things are so tight so I'm looking for someone to help me get a van because I just lost my car so if anyone knows how to help me get a van it would be greatly appreciated maybe some one has one out there they dont use please it hardto have 8 kids and no transportation so if someone could fing it in their heart to help thank you and god bless

hi i have never came to people for help but i have a little girl and i need help on my bills an to move back to minneapoils mn i have a job but it went from 38 hours to 9 hours, my ckeck dont be nothing....i also get money from the state but they only give me 357 and my bills and the move is way more than that i need help is their anyone that can help me out please...thank you for reading my story...zamaryawilliams@yahoo.com thank you again

Hi.

Just recently I've come under a lot of stress with a debts, school, work and my apartment.
I owe 2,400 to one credit card and 350 to another, not to mention money I owe my mom that I had borrowed to try and keep my head above water.

My hours at work got cut, they took money from our paychecks this week to pay for shirts and I don't be paid again for another two weeks.
I need to come up with $200 fast (within a week) and even then it would only pay for a bit of the credit card minimum.

I am 20 and in College and my work hours don't really allow for me to be flexible aside from College.

Any tips or links?

Thank you.

need help money wise disabled retired behind on my bills wife lost her business about to lose my home age 68  need help asap

ok Im trying to help out my best friend she was in a terrible relationship and the guy left her with no money or a way to help her with her son she is very scared and lost she is a student also and unemployed she is tryin to find a job but she really needs help I watch her son for free because as a single mom we have to look out for each other I want her to get help so she wont loose her home is there anyone that can tell me what to do?

Hi .... i found this website i hope it works ... am guy 30 years old and i need someone that can make me a loan am not asking for free but is hard to get it , i was in a bad relationship and my credit is not good but i need $1000 to get my car fix i got into an accident and thats my deductible and i don't have it ....please help me out 

i have 6 childern i was married but the guy i was married to rape my daughter so now i have nothing for them.i got into trouble and now a felon i want a job so ba but its hard to get a job with a felon charge.i only get my son ssi check to live on and thats not much.i know they are wonderful people out there in the world.i hope someone wonderful will help me i never had to ask for help i was always a hard worker.i need help with bills and clothes and i need a car or van to get places with the kids anything would be helpful.thank you for reading my story.contact me at moonlight381975@gmail.com

CAN SOME ONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH CHRISMAS FOR MY 9 KIDS PLEASE DONT HAVE NO MONEY TO HAVE CHRISMAS FOR MY BABYS PLEASE CAN U MAKE THIS YEAR HAPPY FOR THEM PLEASE

can anyone help me purchase tickets to bring my family to America. i have filed and their visas were approved but will expire in december unless i can get them here before then. we have been apart for 2years waiting for the visas to come. i am able to cover some of the money to buy them but will not have it all in time. pleadept help me?

hi, I'm  a single mother who just lost her job. I have two boys that are verry young. I'm scared that we will lose our home because I'm not working I will not be able to pay the morgage. If any one can help point me in the right direraction to look for help while I look for work that would great. thank you so much.

christi

Howard-

I cannot view what state you are from but try your Community Action Center in your area. They generally need the cut-off notice from the electric company but should be able to help. Whoknows already has the Salvation Army, and other websites listed so try those next. Again, you'll need to bring with you a copy of the disconnet notice.

Namaste-Anora

need help paying light bill we have 50.00 we need 180.00 more we have tryed all the churchs and people around here and thay say we cant help and our light will be cut off tomorrow

i need help paying off my van so i dont lose it

Please help me, I'm out of a job and have no income.

Deshoo:  Cat got your tongue? :)

This is a wonderful resource, not exactly free money, but tons of great information, and free of scammers and other bad info.  Thanks for putting it together!