and myself are just a few. We have taken the time to compile a TON of resources to help others.
We have all been in the same shoes at one time or another - some of us still are. By working together and helping eachother, we can make it through.
We will try to address your posts individually, if we can. However, due to the enormity of the site, the numerous requests, and the vast number of resources available - not to mention the scammers who post - it can be difficult at times. Please be patient. Please check previous posts and pre-existing pages for information.
We are not perfect, we make mistakes. We have bad days - just like you. We have bills to pay, familes to care for, illnesses to deal with, and other burdens just like you. BUT just like you, we have a desire to make our lives, and the lives of those we meet, better in some small way. We may send a prayer, a cyber hug, information, links, advice, or even maybe some construcive criticism, if necessary. We do what we do, because we need to, in our own way. If we are lucky, we get to see people move on because they have found the help they needed and do not need to be here anymore. The creators of AIDPAGE have given us, all of us, a great opportunity to reach out and help one another. Please, make the most of your time here: to share, to hope, to dream of a better life; then go out and make it happen!
Please tell me about broken links and ANY other errors on my pages! Thank you!
The NATIONWIDE organizations listed below can assist you with your basic needs, including: food, clothing, rent, utilities, transportation, back to school needs, medical, dental, and holiday needs.
IF they cannot assist you, they may be able to refer you to someone who can.
Internet site that list social service agencies by state
A NATIONWIDE listing of social services offices and applications online HUD - RENTAL ASSISTANCE If you need rental assistance this is the place to start. Subsidized housing is based on your income and often times it is much quicker to get into a subsidized apartment than to wait for a Section 8 Subsidy approval Also check out how subsidized rent is determined Ways to Work A LOAN program specifically for low income families in need of a car or car repair, who do NOT qualify for conventional loans.
Support for military personnel and their families Assistance just for military and their families Free Application for Federal Student Aid - FAFSA government grants to finance your education United Health Care Childrens Foundation Grants, up to $5,000, can help families pay for the costs associated with therapies suchas speech, physical and psychotherapy sessions; for medical equipment such aswheelchairs, braces, hearing aids and eye glasses; and for orthodontia and dental treatments. MODEST NEEDS non-profit organization reaching out to hard-working individuals and families whosuddenly find themselves faced with small, emergency expenses that they have no wayto afford on their own OPEN DIRECTORY PROJECT Listing of organizations which grant wishes to disabled, terminally ill, children andadults. Prosper loan program for people - from people Partnership for Prescription Assistance assistance with medications for those without insurance Donated Dental services In each state at least one program coordinator is responsible for determining thatapplicants are either disabled, elderly or medically compromised and have no other wayfor paying for dental care. Together Rx discount card for prescriptions Toys for Tots Christmas assistance for families with children FREECYCLE looking for something? Getting rid of something? Check out FreeCycle!
United Health Care Children’s Fund might be able to help. "Grants, up to $5,000, can help families pay for the costs associated with therapies such as speech, physical and psychotherapy sessions; for medical equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids and eye glasses; and for orthodontia and dental treatments." united health care
HOUSING
HUD/SECTION 8/Govt subsidized housing Section 8 housing usually has a long list because the subsidy is attached to the person, not the property. This means that regardless of where the person lives, they still get the subsidy. In NY the waiting list is 8-10 years. ****If at anytime, you are denied accessibility to applying for any program, you should contact your local city, county, or state leaders and have them intervene on your behalf. - THIS APPLIES TO ANYONE WHO IS DENIED ASSISTANCE.
HOWEVER, there is another alternative. Subsidized housing where the subsidy stays with the property rather than with the renter. You would still pay the same amount of rent - it is based on your income - but you would have to move into a government subsidized property.
In most cases, these are handicapped accessible, family oriented, all the maintenance is included - among other things.
I am including the link for HUD below - just click on the proper state and take it from there. You will need a minimal security deposit - which you can possibly get paid by social services or another charitable organization.
Regardless of how long the list is you should still be able to be put on the list. Contributed links:
HAC -HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL Does NOT help individuals, BUT does have a lot of information and links for individuals- please browse through the site for more information.
* Some of the listings we have do charge very little fee.
* Some places they ask you for small donation. We still list them Free Medical clinicss/Clinics as they are almost free.
There is one listing which ask for $20.00 per visit. We considered listing them, we made a note in the listing that they charge. As long as we see a motive towards helping people who are in need of medical help we consider them Free Clinics (We agree that we are going away from "Free") but we know their effort is worth lot more to lots of people.
* Some are for low income people, some are for homeless
* Some only serve the local community residents.
* Some Clinics are specific to HIV treatment etc. (We list them as well)
We provide personal financial guidance to members of the public who cannot afford a financial advisor, or who are facing an immediate or unusual financial need.
GRASSROOTS.ORG This is one site you have to see for yourself! If you want to start a non-profit, volunteer, get involved, or just do some research, this is the place to start! From Grassroots:
"The mission of Grassroots.org is to serve as a catalyst for positive social change by leveraging modern technologies and business best practices. Grassroots.org spreads important social information via our network of socially-focused web sites, while also providing non-profit organizations with free valuable resources to increase their efficiency and productivity.
Our ultimate goal is to adopt 10,000 nonprofit members, and to provide them each with an average of $10,000 of services per year at no charge (for a total savings of $100 million per year!). Additionally we will continually develop over 30 high profile nonprofit Internet portals in cooperation with specialist partners, utilizing high profile domains such as PlanetEarth.org, Relief.org, ImmigrationReform.com, Philanthropists.org, Diseases.org, Homeless.org, Crime.org, Liberties.com, and Childrens.net
We strive to deliver clear and objective information that is usable by everyday global citizens, with extra emphasis on issues facing the United States. Our social action websites are designed to encourage individuals to get involved in their communities and to provide them with the information they need to make a difference.
We focus on everyday citizens by offering free action oriented information on our sites, via our forums - and through our social action email addresses, blogs, and other technologies. We provide individuals with ways to express themselves, learn, share, and to volunteer on important projects.
We focus on nonprofits by offering free services including our one of a kind Grassroots Toolbox full of free valuable web based services – plus full-featured web hosting, free domain registration, free website design, mentoring services, consulting and more."
The EFSP National Board does not provide direct client assistance. Direct assistance is provided through a variety of resources, which may include EFSP funding in your community. If you are in search of assistance for yourself or someone you know, you should look in the community services section of your local telephone directory. You should find these pages in the front of your directory and should look for listings for American Red Cross, Catholic Charities or Catholic Social Services, The Salvation Army, United Way Information and Referral, or other non-profit service providers. You may also click on Funded Organizations, here or on the EFSP homepage, to find organizations funded through EFSP in your community who may be able to assist or refer you to the appropriate assistance.
SEX OFFENDER
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Here since: Sep 5, 2007
Female, 36
Portage, Indiana, USA
Languages: English
(updated May 12, 2008)
I have been away from Aidpage, but not completely out of the picture. What I have I been up to?
I had been making many attempts to still get the word out about what I am doing, but I had not been received well at a couple places:
Myspace kicked me off four times. The fourth time, I managed to keep the page running for a few months, and I logged in only to discover that I was removed once again. I am not sure what their reasoning was. It was a description of how I was helping others. I had helped many families through that page so it was very disappointing, and I lost track of people in line to receive help.
I posted a page on Squidoo.com. and that page, too was removed after receiving a lot of criticism from members there. I wasnt asking for money; only describing how I was helping others. Apparently I seemed a little too good to be true or people just didnt believe me.
I HAVE been accepted with open arms at WishUponAHero.com. I am very active there under the name 'The Empty Hanger' Here is how I have helped and currently help others. To date, I have granted over 20 wishes, and more that is not tallied on the site.
Sending cards for birthdays, encouragement, friendship, sympathy. That just costs a stamp!
Offering advice on situations
Sending books (via media mail)
Sending spiritual literature (I returned to church in January accepting Jesus into my life)
Sending small packages of clothes
Sending coupons
Sending school supplies
Sending my old eyeglass frames to woman who cannot afford new ones. (current)
Workiing on a HUGE giveaway starting May 1st for WUAH. (shipping covered by anonymous donor)
OTHER CHANGES
'The Empty Hanger' has been scaled back to a local operation. It was a difficult decision. Aside from what I do above, I still manage to provide packages of good usable clothing to persons in need. I find them at the local food pantry mostly, and word of mouth. Someone will email me at projectemptyhanger@mail2me.com, and we arrange a mutual public meeting place for the person's safety and mine. Its worked out pretty well, and I bypass shipping costs altogether. I do ask a lot of questions beforhand, because my genorisity has been taken advantage of on several occasions, and it is how I screen people. I find that those that are evasive are not being honest with me.
I am considering turning over 'The Empty Hanger' as an outreach project at my church.
ADVOCACY
Alzheimer's Awareness My dad passed away from the disease January 21st, 2008. He was diagnosed in 2003, and we watched this independant and strong man fight for a long time until we had to place him in a nursing home in 2006. It wiped us out financially and emotionally. I've currently been put into a position to help my mom who lost his pension (because she was not married to him when he retired). I use his likeness in many ways to help educate others about Alzheimer's. I am beginning an initiative for leglislation so that no other families should be forced into poverty for making the decision to place a totall dependant loved one into long-term care. You can view a video I made by visiting the following link: Alzheimer's Video
NEW! I also have changed my dad's tribute page to one of an Alzheimer's Awareness subject matter. It is called: Alzheimer's: Know More. I have also created tshirts and other merchandice to raise funds to donate to my local Alzheimer's association.
If your family is affected by this disease and need some advice or just to talk, please email me at projectemptyhanger@mail2me.com, and put 'Alzheimers' in the subject line.
Thanks
Elaine, for all your help and support to 'The Empty Hanger'
Staff and Admin of Aidpage for your support
Everyone here who reads and takes interest in my little endeavor!
I'm having a rummage sale! (Updated May 12th)
Locally, my mobile home community is having a rummage sale at the beginning of June. I am hoping to raise enough money on my own so that I can use some of the proceeds to send out a few more packages. My family has been busily cleaning out the house and garage, and wow the treasures that we accumulate in a year.
If you live in the Northwest Indiana area, and are interested in learning more about my community's rummage sale, please don't hesistate to ask. I will be offering discounts to my local friends at Wish Upon A Hero, and I am offering the same here on Aidpages. For details, please ask.
Here since: Feb 9, 2007
Female, 25
homemaker
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
Languages: english
My name is Jennifer I have a little girl she is 4 years old and a son thats 2 1/2 years old My little girl is going to school this year I can't afford clothes for her and I am going back as well to try to better my life for my kids if I can get the aid I need at the college I will need a car to get there and back so any help would be greatfull I am living shut off notice to another my gas was turned off I find my self crying alot and it really gets to me when my little girl wants to know why I am crying and why we don't have any food someone gave me the idea to ask for 1.00 to help trust me I can think of alot I can do with a dollar if could everyone to send a dollar when I get out of debt I will do the same I know how it is to stuggle me and my childern would me greatfull PayPal it's free the420sk8rgirl@yahoo.com or anything we would be greatful we are in real needthank you for taking the time to read this and god bless all of you I wish u all the best of luck
My name is Amy and I'm desperate. I'll just have to be frank. I'm at my wits end!! I can't pay my bills, I don't own any assets to cover a loan. In fact, my mom in law is letting us use her truck so that I can get to work-now someone has vandelized it. They punctured my tire.
I work for Baylor Hospital in Irving as a nurse aid. I make 9.87 per hour. I had to go part time because they couldn't use me for 16 hour shifts on the weekend so that I could attend school.(I hope to be a nurse-God willing) Well, I droped my classes because my husband requires much of my attention, which brings me to him. He is disabled, BUT Uncle Sam doesnt agree even though we have letters from Physicians staing that he can not work. His meds are about $400.00 per month, and that's not including his doctor's appointments(when we're able to go) I'm suffering from sever panic attacks and depression and Ihaving a really difficult time finding a second job.. My rent is due in one week 585.00, an electric bill (2 monthes worth, $468.00), Erik's doctors appt is on the 26th of Sept. One of the medicines prescribed is not covered by my insurance plan-that's $40.00 FOR DOC and $150.00 for 2 prescriptions. Well, I do know that God will always take care of my needs!! Thank you!
Here since: Dec 20, 2006
Male, 49
Service Technician/Locksmith
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, USA
Languages: English
I like to do volunteer work and help with children that lack basic needs. I love children, but have none of my own. I have helped out several single parent familes around the holidays for the past few years. I've found that some families need ongoing help all year and not just at the holiday season. I have been a public school employee for 22 years, and serve on a local church board. I prefer to help someone directly without going through an organization. I've done volunteer work before for organizations and was surprised at how much of the donated funding was spent on administrative expenses, and how little went to the recipients. I really like the concept of Aidpage.
Here since: Nov 4, 2007
Female, 39
disabled
keymar, maryland
Languages: english
iis anyone readning my posts i haven't got an responds am a caring,kind hearted person that just needs some help i am disabled and low income anyone know of any help i am in need of help i can't pay 900.00 that is back owed for my car does anyone know of any programs that can help
The first place to look when you need help to pay your bills.
Everyone is hurting (financially) right now. Recession, depression, call it what you want, the fact of the matter is: there is not enough. Our country has enough, it's just not getting to the people who need it. Families are expected to work more and get by with less. It's ridiculous. When and where will it end? I have revamped my national organizations page to, hopefully, make it more user friendly. In addition, please check out these other incredible pages :
****All direct links are in green or yellow
Please note, even though we try to, we cannot answer every post.
The NATIONWIDE organizations listed below can assist you with your basic needs, including: food, clothing, rent, utilities, transportation, back to school needs, medical, dental, and holiday needs.
IF they cannot assist you, they may be able to refer you to someone who can.
the first place to go when in need – they can help with child care, child support, rental assistance, food stamps, healthcare, burial assistance, temporary financial assistance, etc.
Local benefits by state Select a State from the map to view a list of the selected State's benefit programs.
The EFSP National Board does not provide direct client assistance. Direct assistance is provided through a variety of resources, which may include EFSP funding in your community. If you are in search of assistance for yourself or someone you know, you should look in the community services section of your local telephone directory. You should find these pages in the front of your directory and should look for listings for American Red Cross, Catholic Charities or Catholic Social Services, The Salvation Army, United Way Information and Referral, or other non-profit service providers. You may also click on Funded Organizations, here or on the EFSP homepage, to find organizations funded through EFSP in your community who may be able to assist or refer you to the appropriate assistance.
government program part of social services WIC Specifically for pregnant/postpartum women and children UNDER 5 - government program part of social services
HUD - RENTAL ASSISTANCE If you need rental assistance this is the place to start. Subsidized housing is based on your income and often times it is much quicker to get into a subsidized apartment than to wait for a Section 8 Subsidy approval Also check out how subsidized rent is determined
HUD/SECTION 8/Govt subsidized housing Section 8 housing usually has a long list because the subsidy is attached to the person, not the property. This means that regardless of where the person lives, they still get the subsidy. In NY the waiting list is 8-10 years. ****If at anytime, you are denied accessibility to applying for any program, you should contact your local city, county, or state leaders and have them intervene on your behalf. - THIS APPLIES TO ANYONE WHO IS DENIED ASSISTANCE.
HOWEVER, there is another alternative. Subsidized housing where the subsidy stays with the property rather than with the renter. You would still pay the same amount of rent - it is based on your income - but you would have to move into a government subsidized property.
In most cases, these are handicapped accessible, family oriented, all the maintenance is included - among other things.
I am including the link for HUD below - just click on the proper state and take it from there. You will need a minimal security deposit - which you may be able to get from social services or another charitable organization.
Regardless of how long the list is you should still be able to be put on the list. Contributed links:
HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL Does NOT help individuals, BUT does have a lot of information and links for individuals- please browse through the site for more information.
WORK AND SCHOOL
Department of Labor Can assist with: unemployment, job search, resumes, job training, wage and hour, layoffs, overtime, workplace safety, retirement and health benefits, and disability questions. Ways to Work How can you work if you have no transportation? Most social services programs do offer bus passes to help you get to and from work. This is different. This is NOT part of social services. This is a LOAN program specifically for low income families in need of a car or car repair, who do NOT qualify for conventional loans. They have their own set of requirements and are NOT available in every state.
United Health Care Childrens Foundation Grants, up to $5,000, can help families pay for the costs associated with therapies suchas speech, physical and psychotherapy sessions; for medical equipment such aswheelchairs, braces, hearing aids and eye glasses; and for orthodontia and dental treatments.
Childrens Healthcare Emergencies
United Health Care Children’s Fund might be able to help. "Grants, up to $5,000, can help families pay for the costs associated with therapies such as speech, physical and psychotherapy sessions; for medical equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids and eye glasses; and for orthodontia and dental treatments." Partnership for Prescription Assistance assistance with medications for those without insurance Donated Dental services In each state at least one program coordinator is responsible for determining thatapplicants are either disabled, elderly or medically compromised and have no other way
