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CHICAGO

giving up hope
Here since: May 7, 2007
Female, 47
unemployed
chicago, Illinois, USA
Languages: english

Hello I am a 47 year old grandmother with 4 grandchildren age 5,5,4,and 1 and I  really need  help in keeping a roof over there head .I am   behind in my rent  and will soon be homless . . I am asking for  help to keep a roof of there heads.I don''t like asking for  help  but I am at my wits end.I am trying to keep them all together .So I am asking if you can  please help  make a donation to Della Walker at P.O Box 12651 Chicago Illinois 60612.What ever you can give would be greatly appericate.May God Bless You.

mark_sh_07
Here since: Aug 5, 2007
Male, 38
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Languages: English, Italian

Hi,  my name is Mark and for over two years I have been collecting hygiene items and clothes and walking the street of Chicago to distribute them.  I spend 1/4 of my income on this activity, and 50% of my free time.  I have created a little network of people that help me collect these items by either donating clothes, or buying travel-seize toiletries, or organizing collections at work or school.  I was wondering if there was someone who could help me further develop this idea.  I DO NOT NEED MONEY (I don't give money to the homeless) but I could use help in the form of   1) Ideas on what area I should focus more (for examples, there are many kitchen soups in the city so I collecting food is probably not necessary) but there are not many place where people can take a shower or  where they can get baby clothes, toiletries etc.  Every opinion is welcome.   2) Storage places...if you have a little storage room or a facility with a shower and would be willing to rent it 1-2 a week, this could be a place where people could take a shower (I'd be willing to pay a little amount, including bills).  3)  Or if you have an old van and would be willing to use it to distribute these items once a week or so.

I guess you have an idea of what kind of help I am looking for.  The idea is give precedence to young homeless people/women but of course we try and help anyone whi asks for it.  We do not collect money because of scams and other obviuos problems.  I am also willing to help people here on aidpage, but please only in-kind donations and no money.  I hope to hear from many people.  Please contact me at mark_sh_07@yahoo.com.

Peace

JACKIE B
Here since: Dec 31, 2005
Female, 38
UNEMPLOYED
CHICAGO, Illinois, USA
Languages: ENGLISH

Greetings!!!

I am a single parent of a 10 yr old boy, who is excellent all around.  He is an "A" student and he deserves the best.  The reason I am coming to this page for assistance is because I have been out of work since March of 2005 and I am currently interviewing and hoping for something in the New Year.  I am in need of financial assistance, my rent is due and I have one check left on unemployment of $308 coming to me on the 11th of January.  I am looking for a position and I know I will secure something in the next 30 days.  However, I need assistance for the upcoming month, with rent and my current household utilities.  I used all of my 401k up in supporting my family during the last 9 months.  I am sincerely seeking assistance from anyone who can assist my family. 

I am afraid of a posssible eviction if I do not have the monthly rental payment and I just don't want my child to go through that stress.

 

Sincerely

Jackie

jwith2angels
Here since: Mar 11, 2007
Female, 29
Administrative Assistant
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Languages: English and Spanish

I am a newly single mother of 2 beautiful children, My children are 8 and 3 yrs. old. I go to school full time for Nursing and Criminal Justice. I also work part time with an insurance company. The father of my children cheated and got a woman pregnant and decided to leave us and live with his new woman and child. Unfortunately I am left with all the bills, current and past due. I am going to graduate from college this May and do not want to quit to work full time. I really need help with the basics. For example, Gas bill, Electric bill, rent, Home phone bill, groceries. I need at least $3000.00 U.S. Dollars to hold us up until at least May 2007.  

muhammad
Here since: Apr 11, 2007
40
martial arts instructor
chicago, Illinois, USA
Languages: english

hello,  this is very hard for me to do , but i did put forth effort to find something like this on the net. i have had alot of changes in my life based sometimes on bad decisions. right now i have people in my life who have helped in in many different way as far as shelter food and vehicle as well as work im now able to get around due to a friend loaning me a vehicle to find work. well thing have deen working out as far as a jods concerned , i have a couple of interviews. with this veh which is a 97 jeep truck ive been able to see my children often and spend time with them. well i was give the truck and a job delivering pizza. between gas prices and low pay pizza was not the answer. so i started teaching karate for my instructor for alittle more money. well my friend wants to trade the jeep in along with another veh he owns that they will give him $4.000 for the jeep. i expressed that i was interested in purchasing the veh and my friend stated that he would let me have the truck for $3500 which i dont have. if i could find a loan or someone willing to help i'm overly willing to pay it back with a legal agreement. he stated that he wanted to trade the truck in around the end of april, my stomach is turning this truck has been a great help to me and i dont want to loose it. thank for your time and concern.

                                             DB MUHAMMAD   peace and blessings       db_muhammad@yahoo.com                  

cesar86
Here since: Jul 24, 2007
Male, 21
student
chicago, Illinois, USA
I am in need of help now

My name is Kari and I am not sure where to go with my problem.  I have exhausted all of my options, and if someone here can't help me, I don't know what I am going to do.  Here is my story... Two months ago I was forced to leave my job as a sales associate in a department store.  I was forced to leave.  If I didn't leave I would have been fired.  I missed too many days because of complications from being pregnant.  I ended up having a miscarrage.  I ended up with no job, $3000 in medical bills, and a very strained relationship with my boyfriend.  I  started looking for a new job and wasn't too worried.  I have a college education and didn't think that finding a new job would be so difficult.  Two months went by and I had emptied my bank account and maxed out my credit card.  The pregnancy and financial hardship has ruined my relationship with my boyfriend, who I live with.  We have broken up but still have to live together.  I can't pay my bills or my share of the rent.  It has gotten so bad that he does not want to live with me anymore.  I can't even afford to feed myself.  My ex boyfriend is never home so he doesn't buy food.  I have no money and can't even afford to go to the grocery store so I can eat.  I am going to bed hungry tonight while he is out.  I live in the city and don't drive.  I can't even afford to pay for the bus or the train.  

The good news at the end of this is that I have been offered a job... a very well paying job, and I start on Monday, June 25th.  The bad news is that I can't support myself until I get my first paycheck.  Right now I can't even afford transportation to and from work.

I have exhausted all of my options and don't know where to turn.  I am so depressed and worried about my future, and I am scared because I have never been in a situation like this.  I have asked friends for money, but they can't give much.  Both of my parents have died and so I can't turn to them.  I tried to file for unemployment, but I don't qualify because I voluntarily left my job... eventhough I would have been fired.  I have tried to get so many loans, but don't qualify.  I can't get a payday loan because I haven't started my new job yet  and they can't verify employment.  I can't get approved for another credit card.  I have nothing of any real value to sell.  I don't know what else I can do.

I am so scared that I am going to end up homeless and that I am not going to be able to even get to my new job.  I keep thinking that this is only temporary situation, and things will get better, but I really don't know what I am going to do.  I am not necessarily looking for money, although a small loan would help. I just want to hear some suggestions on what I can do.  I will be so grateful for any help and will do what ever I can do to help others on here in the future.   I am desperate and willing to do anything to get out of this situation.       

Satin
Here since: Apr 21, 2007
Female, 53
Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Languages: English
 I am 53 years young single female. I have found myself in deep finanacial trouble with outstanding medical bills, as a result I am now two ( 2 ), months behind in my rent. I am currently seeking a second employer to assist myself out of this finanacial black hole. I have Liver Disease and I also assisted my grandaughter with extensive outstanding medical bills. I need approximately $3500, to get back on track, I am seeking any type of financial assistance and will gladly make payment arrangements. I am employed full time for over 8 years at the same agency. I am not a spend thift just a single female down on luck at this time. So if you can please help it would be greatly appreciated, and " Thank You  ", in advance for reading my story.Whenever,   I recover from this situation I will gladly assist someone who also has a similar need. 
Here's some help - CHICAGO Area only

 you are a young mother/runaway/abused and you are homeless and hungry, I will do everything I can to help.  THIS IS NO SCAM, so please don't try to scam me.  I apologize in advance to all the people I will not be able to help.  I know that there are many of you out there that are desperate for many reasons (mortgage, credit card bills, medical expenses, etc) and my heart goes out to you.  Unfortunately, I am not rich in any way and although I am more than willing to share what I have, I will do so only to help people that don't have a roof on their head, food in their plate, or clothes.  And the reason why I give precedence to young people or single moms is because I feel they are the most vulnerable. 

I am not really sure how much I could do, but I could help you find a shelter, get some clothes, get your resume ready, occasionally drive you to job interviews (or get you a bus pass) , provide you with a cellphone (if you are actively looking for a job) and things like this.

Finally, I once posted an email like this and got a bunch of requests for money in exhange of sexual favors. (as well as a bunch of scams)  Please, even if you are in great difficulty, do not waste your life.  The people that really want to help do not take advantage of the situation.  My email is mark_sh_07@yahoo.com.

Peace

 

I am losing my Home

I had to refinance last year in June because I had gotten behind in my house taxes. the mortage company tht I used they tricked me and now no adjustment can be made. They gave me forebarance however it is unobtainable.  I just need someone to help me to get caught up.  I have a job, but I' so far behind that I can't pay my bill for high water, and gas utiulities. I'm a widower.  you don't have give me the money if you could just sent it to the mortage company.  I can't get finance because the mortage company that I'm now with has listed on my credit report foreclouse stareted. No one will refinance me. I have to pay $2,200 a month now with the forberance along with my other bills. I 'm behind $10,000 dollars and they will continue to report me lat ungte until all is caught up.  If some one would be kind enought to send the momey to Ocwen Loan Service ,LLc account number is 0005655105. I would be so appreciated.  Once I have caught up I will pay you back. 

Please help me, I have never ever done this before but I don't want to lose my home. I'm 57 years old  and and I cant' qualiify for a loan.  I now know that this is one of the mortgage companies that set you up to fail.

 

you can contact me at: 773 931 4831.   Thank y6ou for your kindness.  if you can't pay it all what ever you can do wi8ll be of great apprecatioon.

I was watching 20/20 tonight and they talked about how america helps each other. If you can't help if you know of anyone or any organization that can help me and my family I would be thankful.

thank you,

account # 0005655105

someone please help me

Please help me.Im desperate.I am a 50 year old female with a mental disorder and seizures.my income at this time is very low.I am more then willing to make payments to anyone who can just find it in their out to help me out.my heating/cooking gas is off my phone will be off soon .as well as my eleectric.AIm not asking forcharity Im asking for help My food money is gone also I have asked all asst programs avail to me in chicago but all tell me out of funds.I was doing very well but now my depression is overcoming me Please someone help me before its too late I beg you. 

 

Bless us all
Here since: Aug 31, 2007
Male, 35
Brothers Keeper
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Languages: English

Im a Strong man

  • walks in pride
  • Keeps his family safe and secure
  • is wise, yet meek
  • is gentle and kind
  • enhances his kids
  • work hard every day
  • has a responsibility to teach
  • is a genuine kin.
  • Knows that path he leads, his family must follow.
  • At the same time his pride he must sometimes swallow.
Tee Tee1
Here since: Aug 18, 2007
Female, 38
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Languages: english

I am a hard working mother of 4, who just needs help getting back on my feet after having my youngest child 8 months ago. I have been out of work for 8 and 1/2 months. It's been hard without any help.

I will help in CHICAGO area

If you are a young mother/runaway/abused and you are homeless and hungry, I will do everything I can to help.  THIS IS NO SCAM, so please don't try to scam me.  I apologize in advance to all the people I will not be able to help.  I know that there are many of you out there that are desperate for many reasons (mortgage, credit card bills, medical expenses, etc) and my heart goes out to you.  Unfortunately, I am not rich in any way and although I am more than willing to share what I have, I will do so only to help people that don't have a roof on their head, food in their plate, or clothes.  And the reason why I give precedence to young people or single moms is because I feel they are the most vulnerable. 

I am not really sure how much I could do, but I could help you find a shelter, get some clothes, get your resume ready, occasionally drive you to job interviews (or get you a bus pass) , provide you with a cellphone (if you are actively looking for a job) and things like this.

Finally, I once posted an email like this and got a bunch of requests for money in exhange of sexual favors. (as well as a bunch of scams)  Please, even if you are in great difficulty, do not waste your life.  The people that really want to help do not take advantage of the situation.  My email is mark_sh_07@yahoo.com.

Peace

Really Need Help Please

I am 31 years old with a 11month old daughter, I have a job but by the time I pay for bills,daycare,and food it is very hard to live. I'm getting put out of the place that I,m living in and needed a place to go.  I found an apartment but It was kind of fast that they approved me.  I never did this before but I need a little help with paying the security deposit which is $825.00 The only thing I have is the first months rent. If any body have any Ideas can they please share them with me. Thank you

I am willing to help - CHICAGO

Hi,

I am willing to sponsor young person/ single mother in Chicago area, especially if you are really trying hard to get a job.  Precedence to abused/homeless or fresh out of shelter young mothers.  I am not a scammer and I don't expect anything at all in return.  I apologize to all the people I will not be able to help. Please, if you know someone in the situation I described, let me know.  And if you are trying to scam me out of a few bucks, please think about how much harm you are doing to the people who are really in need and could have used the money/help.

May God bring peace.  My email mark_sh_07@yahoo.com

david5
Here since: Aug 11, 2007
Male, 23
unemployed
chicago, Illinois, USA
Languages: english

I am a self motivator with goals of a scientist reseacrhing on dinosaur bones. Very open minded with a heart of kind prince.

Can I help you? Chicago

Hi,

I am willing to sponsor young person/ single mother in Chicago area, especially if you are really trying hard to get a job.  Precedence to abused/homeless or fresh out of shelter young mothers.  I am not a scammer and I don't expect anything at all in return. 

 I could even provide shelter for you by paying for a youth hostel for a few days.

I apologize to all the people I will not be able to help. Please, if you know someone in the situation I described, let me know.  And if you are trying to scam me out of a few bucks, please think about how much harm you are doing to the people who are really in need and could have used the money/help.

May God bring peace.  My email mark_sh_07@yahoo.com

We Are Drowning Can You Please Send Us A Life Line ?
Hello, I want to tell you about my family.  First of all I am a husband and father of five children; Lauren-6 weeks old, Gabriel-2yrs old, Alex and Alexis both 14yrs old and Katelynn who would be 3yrs old, now lives with God. My wife is great and has stood by me thru thick and thin.

I have always worked hard to provide a roof over head  and food on the table and I have always helped people in need whether iy was by giving money, providing food, offering my belongings or just by helping out physically. We are drug and alchohol free, we do not gamble, and we have never broken the law. We are a decent american family that has always paid our taxes and never asked the government for hand outs until recently when just after my daughter was born I was laid off from my job.

I am recovering from a total knee replacement surgery and my wife is still in the process of recovering from the child birth, so the first thing I have done is apply for unemployment which the system that I have paid into has failed to help me in my time of need. So I went to the Dept of public aid (welfare) to try to obtain at least some kind of food relief and I was denied because I made too much money when I was working last month, ( is that stupid or what) ,so I am not eligible to receive benefits for my family that has no food,  and no income.

I have 2 children that need diapers, which i cannot buy, we have received a shut off notice for our lights and cooking gas, and home phone service, and our monthly rent is now overdue.

I have been actively looking for a job since I was laid off , but that will not do any good much longer if all of my utilites get shut off and we have no place to stay, where will this new job contact me at? Well, now you will understand my situation.

You may realize that no matter who you are or what your status is in life the same thing can happen to you and your family at any given time. Its how you help someone in need today that will affect your status with GOD.

So please help a father and devoted husband in need so that I can have time to get my family back on it's feet, My goal to get some kind of financial help in the area of about $5K to help sustain us until I can get working again and get back on my feet, but any little bit would help even if it is just enough to buy food or diapers I would be greatful.

I will be honest and say that if I cannot repay you with money, I gaurantee that I will pay this favor forward to someone else that I may run into that needs help, and hopefully by doing so we can eventually show GOD that there are still good people on this world. Thank you for your time and GOD Bless You and Your Family...!


I might be able to help _Chicago

If you are a teenager/young runaway, or a young mother homeless or fresh out of shelter, or victim of an abusive relationship,  I am willing to sponsor you.  Please, if you have no intention of looking for a job but you only want a few bucks, do not contact me.  Also, if you are into drugs (I didn's say "were"...I said "are"), please realize that you need to talk to an organized agency.

Otherwise, let me know and I'll se what I can do.  I will make sure you don't go without food, I'll give you good clothes, I'll buy you work clothes, I' ll help you get all the papers you need (I'll take care of all the fees), help you with your resume, pay for your transportation (bus or train pass), and help you find a safe shelter. 

I apologize to all the people who have serious problems (behind in mortgage pmts, bills, kids, etc) and I will not be able to help.  Please understand that I am only trying to share what I have with people that have nothing at all.  I wish you good luck.

Oh by the way.....if you are wondering what I expect in return, I can reassure you:  nothing at all.  Just don't forget, and be willing to do it for someone else one day.

My email is mark_sh_07@yahoo.com.

 

I am willing to help in CHICAGO

hello,

if you are a young mother/runaway/abused and you are homeless and hungry, I will do everything I can to help.  THIS IS NO SCAM, so please don't try to scam me.  I apologize in advance to all the people I will not be able to help.  I know that there are many of you out there that are desperate for many reasons (mortgage, credit card bills, medical expenses, etc) and my heart goes out to you.  Unfortunately, I am not rich in any way and although I am more than willing to share what I have, I will do so only to help people that don't have a roof on their head, food in their plate, or clothes.  And the reason why I give precedence to young people or single moms is because I feel they are the most vulnerable. 

I am not really sure how much I could do, but I could help you find a shelter, get some clothes, get your resume ready, occasionally drive you to job interviews (or get you a bus pass) , provide you with a cellphone (if you are actively looking for a job) and things like this.

Finally, I once posted an email like this and got a bunch of requests for money in exhange of sexual favors. (as well as a bunch of scams)  Please, even if you are in great difficulty, do not waste your life.  The people that really want to help do not take advantage of the situation.  My email is mark_sh_07@yahoo.com.

Peace

 

 

I can help - CHICAGO area

If you are a young mother/runaway/abused and you are homeless and hungry, I will do everything I can to help.  THIS IS NO SCAM, so please don't try to scam me.  I apologize in advance to all the people I will not be able to help.  I know that there are many of you out there that are desperate for many reasons (mortgage, credit card bills, medical expenses, etc) and my heart goes out to you.  Unfortunately, I am not rich in any way and although I am more than willing to share what I have, I will do so only to help people that don't have a roof on their head, food in their plate, or clothes.  And the reason why I give precedence to young people or single moms is because I feel they are the most vulnerable. 

I am not really sure how much I could do, but I could help you find a shelter, get some clothes, get your resume ready, occasionally drive you to job interviews (or get you a bus pass) , provide you with a cellphone (if you are actively looking for a job) and things like this.

Finally, I once posted an email like this and got a bunch of requests for money in exhange of sexual favors. (as well as a bunch of scams)  Please, even if you are in great difficulty, do not waste your life.  The people that really want to help do not take advantage of the situation.  My email is mark_sh_07@yahoo.com.

Peace

 

I can help you - Chicago

Hi,

I am willing to sponsor young person/ single mother in Chicago area, especially if you are really trying hard to get a job.  Precedence to abused/homeless or fresh out of shelter young mothers.  I am not a scammer and I don't expect anything at all in return. 

 I could even provide shelter for you by paying for a youth hostel for a few days.

I apologize to all the people I will not be able to help. Please, if you know someone in the situation I described, let me know.  And if you are trying to scam me out of a few bucks, please think about how much harm you are doing to the people who are really in need and could have used the money/help.

May God bring peace.  My email mark_sh_07@yahoo.com

Comment: TO DEAN, in Chicago


Note
: This aidpage was started as a comment on "please help my family"

Dean,

First of all, take your phone # and private email off the net - it only opens you up to scammers.

2nd - have you talked to your mom about HER wishes? is there health care proxy in place? Has she made her final wishes known and are they in writing?

 3rd - have you spoken to hospice about your financial situation? They may be able to assist in some way regarding your mom's care (at the very least) or they may know of additional assistance for you and your immediate family.

4th - go to your county child support unit, have them track down the missing mom and get child support! Regardless of where she is or what she is doing she still has a LEGAL obligation to support her son financially!

5th - call HelpLink 1-800-725-5314 - they should be able to refer you to a number of organizations in your area that can assist you.

You can also check out the link below for additional information

Contributed links:
Noell
Here since: Sep 9, 2007
Female, 31
retail cashier
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Languages: english
Hello i am a 31 year old female that is going through a divorce.  My ex-husband has taken everything away from em and because I did not work during the marriage i do not have nothing.  I do not have any children but i have a minimum wage job and do not work but 20- 25 hours a week i am looking for another job.  I am behind on rent 3 months and do not have any heat in my apartment.  I need help with the back rent and with getting the deposit for my heat if you can help me I would greatly appreciate it.  Thank you for reading my story.
I can help - CHICAGO, IL

I am willing to help single moms or young people in real need, especially if homeless.  If you need help with clothes, food, baby items, resume review, hygiene items, school clothes, and other items let me know.  I'll do whataver I can to help.  Unfortunatly, I cannot help with bills or payments.  You can contact me at mark_sh_07@yahoo.comOne piece of advice to anyone seeking help:  PUT THE YOUR LOCATION in your ad (City or at least State).  Some people, like myself, might be willing to help other people in the same state/city but might ge discouraged if they don't know where you are.

Good luck to everyone.

50 YEAR OLD FEMALE W/ PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER NEEDS HELP!!! IN DESPERATE NEED HAS NO HEATING/COOKING GAS

Can someone please help me?I am a mentally disabled female with major financial problems.I am on dissabilaty with a very low income.I recently had my cooking and heating gas shut off soon my phone will be shut off I cannot afford to eat out so i need my gas desperatly.I am in fear of being evicted which is bring me stress.which causes me to have seizures.I have no one to turn to and have tried getting help but ben told that no funds are available.I am willing to pay back anyhelp im given.my illness keeps me inmyhome.please help me or i wont know what will happen next.im not asking for charity imwilling to pay back.not big payments butwhar i can I can afford to pay Pleses if your reding this you cancontact me ar either heyatawin56@aol.com or if thay account is not on carolatawin@aol.com

I will help - Chicago

Hi,

I am willing to sponsor young person/ single mother in Chicago area, especially if you are really trying hard to get a job.  Precedence to abused/fresh out of shelter young mothers.  I am not a scammer and I don't expect anything at all in return.  I apologize to all the people I will not be able to help. Please, if you know someone in the situation I described, let me know.  And if you are trying to scam me out of a few bucks, please think about how much harm you are doing to the people who are really in need and could have used the money/help.

May God bring peace.  My email mark_sh_07@yahoo.com

 

 

I can help in CHICAGO area

If you are a young mother/runaway/abused and you are homeless and hungry, I will do everything I can to help.  THIS IS NO SCAM, so please don't try to scam me.  I apologize in advance to all the people I will not be able to help.  I know that there are many of you out there that are desperate for many reasons (mortgage, credit card bills, medical expenses, etc) and my heart goes out to you.  Unfortunately, I am not rich in any way and although I am more than willing to share what I have, I will do so only to help people that don't have a roof on their head, food in their plate, or clothes.  And the reason why I give precedence to young people or single moms is because I feel they are the most vulnerable. 

I am not really sure how much I could do, but I could help you find a shelter, get some clothes, get your resume ready, occasionally drive you to job interviews (or get you a bus pass) , provide you with a cellphone (if you are actively looking for a job) and things like this.

Finally, I once posted an email like this and got a bunch of requests for money in exhange of sexual favors. (as well as a bunch of scams)  Please, even if you are in great difficulty, do not waste your life.  The people that really want to help do not take advantage of the situation.  My email is mark_sh_07@yahoo.com.

Peace

 

 

Comment: piece of advice for those...
Note: This aidpage was started as a comment on "Help me help those in need"

piece of advice for those looking for help. Try posting your State and City. I do volunteer to help young homeless and single moms in the Chicago area with in-kind donations. I found some people here asking for baby items , baby clothes, etc, in here...unfortunately, there is no indication of the city they live in. Like me, other people might be discouraged by this.
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