Late August on the day "Hurricane Katrina" made land it completely changed the lives of my family. I am the mother of 8 children, and wife to  (although disabled)  a wonderful husband! We owned our home in the Parish of St. Bernard and thought we were set and would not ever move again, but "Katrina" had other plans.Our home was destroyed completely, along with all of our belongings. Just the visible devastation in itself was next to impossible to deal with, not counting having to prepare yourself for a sit-down with my clueless, beautiful  young children and look in their saddened eyes baring nothing but heart-wrenching news!!!!  The first question they asked me was "Is O'Mallie okay?" (their  cat) Unfortunately, we had no insurance on our home. Now we find ourselves in desperate need of someone to help w/ finances for a new home which has proven to be extremely difficult b/c my husband is disabled and we are on a fixed income w/ a very tight budget. So in short we would be extremely blessed if we were to   cross paths w/ someone who would owner finance us, or help us financially. Even the smallest donation would be greatly appreciated and remembered in the process of rebuilding a once stable life for my very deserving family.

To Whom It May Concern

We are a couple living in North St. Paul, Minnesota.  We believe that we posess the skills, knowledge, education, love, caring, faith, and desire to help children who need a family.  We are looking to be foster parents and start a foster home for children who are in Minnesota.  I myself have a Masters' Degree as a family therapist and have been in the field since 1996.  Over the last 10 years I have worked as a county social worker, family therapist, coordinator of mental health services in a private organization, worked as direct line staff with orphan's, juvenile delinquent children, as well and the developmentally disabled.   I have seen the need for foster care for children of all ages throughout my time as a mental health professional.  My wife has been a hair stylist for 8 years and has been raising our 21 month old son; and she feels that this idea of becoming a foster parent is our calling in life.  My wife and I truely feel that we have all that it takes to help children and improve our community by starting a foster home.  We are looking for as much assistance to make children's dreams come true as well as fulfilling our calling.

Ron, Steph, and Devon

I am a single mother of a beautiful bright little boy who just turned one.  In addition, this past week, I took in my two sisters ages 8 & 12 who were homeless & living in GA.  I am in desperate need of holiday help, I am not asking for much, ANYTHING would be a blessing to these children.  I hate myself for the fact that they are hurting & I can not stop it.  I want to be able to give them a Xhristmas they deserve.  AS I said, I am not asking for much, ANYTHING would be appreciated.    My son loves naything that is Elmo, Winnie the Pooh, cars, etc... As for the girls, the 8 year old loves books, coloring, Plly Pockets, Brats, doodle bears, and computer games.  The 12 year old loves clothes and at her age it seems to be the ultimate definition of status.  She also loves music, Nelly Furtado, Chris Brown, etc...  She also loves to read and loves anytype of hair accessory, like straightners and makeup.  ANYTHING that can help would be greatly appreciated.

 It started 5 years ago I had a decent job and so did my husband.  I was pregnant with our first child together and already raising two of my own and a step-daughter.  I gave birth to our daughter 4wks early and my comp pay was delayed for 6 weeks, and husband lost job 2 days after her birth..  We moved to my home state where it took 2 ms to find job, lived in 2 bedroom trailer with 4 kids. We filed bankruptcy paying 720 mnth for 5 years is hard.  Husband has since been laid off three times and my health had prohibited me from working.  I was pregnant in 2005, gave birth at 31 weeks, been on bed rest before then for 2 mnths, emergancy c-section 5 hours away from family in hospital, and had two more surgeries in 6weeks to follow. Son was okay at birth considering, but has since stayed sick, and has had surgeries, asthma, and sweat disorder. I want to work so bad but due to husbands hours and sons allergies, it is impossible. we don't live in trailer but still in three bedroom house it 's crowded.  I realy just want a sounding board.  We are about to get dismiissed from our bankruptcy but not because its through, we have missed payments.  My children had to start school nad it is so expensive.  We dont' qualify for aid.  Know one considers us paying out so much in bills we must do by law.  I guess we should have let the vehicles go.. how would we get to Drs.1 hour from here for my children???? How would husband get to work??? No public transportation here.This is just some of the bad luck we've had..... I just keep thinking its good luck with a cloud over it.. I could have died, my son could have died. There is a lining, its just hard to find through my dark cloud.  I just want to keep my cars,   not but 9 months left, and maybe we can catch up on our other billsand rent .   I am so unlike myself.  I cut my own hair now, go with out clothes and makeup,  it'sjust not me, but my kids and husband need it more than I. It just makes a women lose her idenity sometimes and is so depressing. I hope that I don't seem like a joke, I just need some answers. Anyone I have been a mother for thirteen years now since i was 19.  I have had such heat ache in trying to provide for my children and not ever staying on top hurts.

Hi. My name is Barbara. I'm a homemaker in Riverside, Ca. I need some help with starting my home daycare/foster home. I have been told that I am a candidate for several abused /neglected childrenwho need a loving home as soon as possible. My background has been working in County foster care and I also worked one on one with teens from Oakgrove, a institute for abused children. I need a crib, baby stuff, 2 twin beds, diapers, bottles, toys, books, blankets, office supplies, money for business start up. Can anyone help? Or do you know any place I can get some help? I have several families ready to have me take care of their kids (8), and I'm in the lic process...I have a loving christian home. Please send all funds and gifts to: Atten: B Burkhart

PO Box 9704  Moreno Valley, Ca 92552 

Thank you

God Bless

For donations of large items call and I will pick up!!! 

I was wondering if anyone may have some information or ideas on how to recieve help with christmas and winter coats for my children.  I am usually on the giving end of this spectrum, but in november i gave birth to triplets which instantly doubled the number of children we had.  We had to get a larger house for our family to fit into.  And the triplets expenses have been many.  I never realized how expensive things are until i had to buy them in triplicate.  I have to stay at home, i am unable to work due to the fact i broke my neck in two places in an unfortunate car accident.  Im lucky to get around at all.  And at this point, even if i were able to work.  The cost of child care for six children exceeds any amount  i would be qualified to make.  I feel horrible that i cannot give my children what they  deserve to have, my husband works two jobs as it is just to meet our monthly bills.  There is no such thing as extra money in this house.  We litterally live paycheck to paycheck and we don't even have any extras.  Just bare necessities.  The diapers and formula for the babies alone is a huge monthly expense.  We would truly appreciate any help or information that we can get.  God bless all who read this.

Thank you,

mother of many

I am a single mother of a beautiful bright little boy who just turned one.  In addition, this past week, I took in my two sisters ages 8 & 12 who were homeless & living in GA.  I am in desperate need of holiday help, I am not asking for much, ANYTHING would be a blessing to these children.  I hate myself for the fact that they are hurting & I can not stop it.  I want to be able to give them a Xhristmas they deserve.  AS I said, I am not asking for much, ANYTHING would be appreciated.    My son loves naything that is Elmo, Winnie the Pooh, cars, etc... As for the girls, the 8 year old loves books, coloring, Plly Pockets, Brats, doodle bears, and computer games.  The 12 year old loves clothes and at her age it seems to be the ultimate definition of status.  She also loves music, Nelly Furtado, Chris Brown, etc...  She also loves to read and loves anytype of hair accessory, like straightners and makeup.  ANYTHING that can help would be greatly appreciated.

I am a single divorced mother... glad to be divorced as we got away from an abusive situation. I get no child support as the ex has also been removed as legal father. I have twin toddlers and am pregnant with triplets(multiples run in the family!). I have been working and doing this all on my own for some time now -- but was fired from my job about a month ago due to missing work for the daycare shutting down for 2 days(inclement weather/broken water main) and then the boys got sick. Although I had doctor's notes and everything, my job said there was no way they could waive their policy....so I was fired...due to them giving me the warning notices for the absenses and me signing a form back when I was hired that I understood their zero tolerance policy on absenteeism, I am unable to file for unemployment.

 With my twin pregnancy...I wound up going on bedrest at 18 weeks and then having an emergency cesarean section at 29 weeks... the boys were only 2 and 3 pounds at birth! They fought for their lives in the NICU. I am now pregnant with triplets... only about 2 months along ... but I have no idea how I will be able to carry these babies and work to support all of us and take care of the two I have already. I have applied for food stamps and welfare -- but it isn't going to even cover our rent... the food stamps will at least keep food on the table. I have been crying out to God to send us help...because He is a very present help in times of trouble... I was taught this at a young age and I believe it. I believe He has lead me to this site... I believe perhaps someone out there will see this and will know they were meant to bless our struggling family.

 The dad of the triplets lives in Australia... we were planning to get married... but upon finding out about the pregnancy early on, he got angry and said that they are not his. There is no way they could be anyone else's but his. I will submit bloodwork for a paternity test as soon as they are born... though he was so awful to me, I don't think that he will even want any part in their lives. At any rate... I don't expect a dime from him or his family.

  My family have helped a little along the way -- with helping repair my old car when it broke down and with watching the boys in a couple emergency situations when I had to either work or lose my job. My mother has made it clear to me that she has already raised her kids and has no interest in helping to raise mine. I am grateful for what help they have offered... I am grateful for every little bit... but I spend hours praying these days... praying for a miracle.. I believe in miracles.

ETA: you may e-mail any advice or words of encouragement to rainbowbetta@gmail.com .. if you feel lead you could also send a paypal there... blessings to you.

I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 1  LITTLE BOY. 13 DAYS AGO I GREATFULLY TOOK CUSTODY OF MY SISTERS 2 BOYS. SHE WAS NOT TAKING CARE OF THEM AND CPS ALMOST TOOK THEM FOR ABUSE...I AM SO GLAD THEY ARE WITH ME AND NO ONE ELSE...HOWEVER I DID NOT EXPECT TO GET CUSTODY OF THEM (CAUSE I HAD NO IDEA SHE WAS DOING THIS TO THEM ) AND WHEN I DID I HAD NO CHILDCARE SO I COULD NOT WORK. AFTER THE 5TH DAY OF NOT GOING THEY FIERED ME. I WAS ALREADY STRUGGLING WITH 1 AND OVERNIGHT I GOT 2  MORE. NOW I AM DROWNING....I CAN NOT FIND ANYONE TO HELP US WITH CHRISTMAS....EVERYONE HAS ALREADY HELPED OR GIVIN OUT THERE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS YEAR.....I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT GIGGLEBYTTES@GMAIL.COM THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS...          

I know a family that have hit a very rough time. I know that there are so many people in the world that are  in need and I wish that there were more that I could do to help, but I am unable. This family that I speak of has 8. There are six children and two adults. The mother, Nicole, is an ex- law enforcement officer and has dedicated her life protecting and serving the community for 12 years. Last year, she suffered a stroke while on duty. She was then told that she has a tumor and blood on the brain. She was not expected to live, but the doctors have worked wonders. Ultimately, god deserves the credit. She is doing better, but still unable to work. She and her husband have been so strong though out this whole ordeal. I have great respect for them both. I am writing this for them because I know that they would never ask on their own. They don't just need help for Christmas, but for other things too. The father, Joshua, is in the military but had to come home when Nicole got sick so he does not have any income either . I am so sad that something this difficult happen to a family that is so good and dedicated to each other. Their children are made up of 3 boys and 3 girls. the boys are 15, 9 and 5. The girls are identical twins girls 4 and a baby that is almost 2. I asked Nicole about Christmas and she simply said that she was happy to have life and a family that loves her so much. Her 15 year old son is amazing because unlike a lot of children his age, he is simply greatful for what he has. My heart goes out to them and all of the families that struggle. I have been in this families company along with a number of other officers for a number of years and we are proud of Nicole for continuing to fight. However, she has been pretty depressed lately. We just don't want her to give up. If there is anyone that is able to help this family, contact them directly at 727-233-1190. God bless whom ever takes the time to read this even if you're unable to help. Your prayers are appreciated.

A special freind of the family

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We are a family of five in desperate need of help. We are being evicted from our current home and have found a new one but we do not have first and last. I have sold off anything of value including my wedding ring but we are still shy of about 800 dollars. We have borrowed begged but not stolen to get what we have but still cannot cut it. My husband and I both work and live paycheck to paycheck and are in this situation due to an injury he had outside work.  I am taking a chance and asking for help from anyone who may be able to. I have a paypal account that money could be recieved at or I can give out my address instead if it is prefered. Any amount will help. Thank you and God bless!

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