My name is Maria, I am a single mom of five kids.  My current situation is embarassing.  I had a problem paying my rent last month, just because I wanted a better Christmas for my children.  What a huge mistake that was.  I went to the mail box today and found an Eviction Notice.  January 8th 2007.  I have five days to pay or get out.  I don't know how I am going to do that>My income doesn't even come close to paying the $518. Plus a $10 Late fee.  Along with a Threat received from my landlord that Reads word for word.

Dear Tenant:
This letter is to inform you that your rent can no longer be paid later than the 5th of the month.  You have been continously late, have been given numerous quit or cure notices and you still do not pay your rent on time.  Since your rent is partially subsidized we are to report every time you are late with the rent.  From thos point on we will report all late or non payments fo rent to the RD office when this happens they will take away your rental assistance and you will Never be eligible for assistance Ever again.  Please do not let this happen.  Remember the next time your rent is late it will be reported to the RD Office.  If you have any questions call me at the above number Ext.25.  Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Regards,
(landlord left private)

I don't want to list the landlord name, because of worries of a lawsuit.  I don't get help from Rural Development, but I am currently on Section-8.  A totally different place than they put in the letter.  The letter was the first.  I had several contacts from the Manager of the crumby apartment that I live in, All I said, is until you can prove to me that I owe what you say I do, then I will pay it.  I have admitted to being late with the rent twice in the past three years that I have lived here.  I didn't pay the $10 late fee and that added up.  A huge mistake.  Well, then I had made a choice, to get my children gifts for Christmas and wait and pay rent when I got paid from work on the 9th.  Which is tomorrow, Well, I called my landlord and they will not work with me on this.  I have enough to pay $270, but I don't know where I am going to come up with the rest of the Rent.  I fear that I will have no where to go.  I have been homeless in the past and I don't want that.  Not again.  I have been working very hard on cleaning up my credit.  I done well with that.  But, because I am a single mom, getting very little help with child support for the kids.  I can't afford to move.  I can help anyone here the best I know how with CREDIT issues, I cleaned up my credit without paying off all of my debts.  Like I said, I can pay $270 on the 9th of January 2007, but don't have the rest, which is only $258.00  Well then there are the stupid late fees.  So if anyone can help me please email: mariafuller5@triwest.net.   I have a paypal account and any help can be sent directly to paypal using my email address as a payment.  Also, if you are requesting Credit help you can email me with questions.  This service is FREE.  Thank you for help. and God Bless.  Maria and family.

This is Revised:  I would like to let people know, that I have found some great help.  I don't need any money any longer to help me with my rent.  It had been taken care of.  I would also like to say thank you to all who had taken the time to show interest in my site.  I also would like to say, I have found a lawyer who is willing to help me in regards to my son's issues.  God bless all!

I NEED IMMEDIATE HELP,I AM DISABLED AND THE COMPANY IS FIGHTING NOT TO PAY ME.  IN THE MEANTIME THE BILLS KEEP GOING.  NO FAMILY OR FRIENDS IN OHIO.  EVERYTHIG WILL BE CUT OFF SOON.  I AM IN THE PROCESS OF NEGOTIATING A BUYOUT BUT UNTIL THEY MAKE A DECISION I AM TOTALLY BROKE. WILL BE ABLE TO PAY BACK AFTER SETTTLEMENT. PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE HELP

Hello my name is Bob. For some reason I was taged with Bobrobert, its ok. Here is my problem. Please advice would truly be appreciated. At 54 I have been dealing with Heart Disease for the last 9 yrs. I have 3 stents, and am 40-50% blocked in all arteies. My doctor has said that because Ive been on my medication for so long that in some people fatigue sets in. Boy was he rite. So now I suffer from Chronic Fatigue along with what the dr thinks is depression. I am so numb and paralyzed with fear and stress that just getting out of bed is a challenge. I hate myself for getting into this jam. In Jan 07 I lost my construction job of 12 yrs ( house painter), I know it was no great skilled job but it paid the bills. Ive tried getting work but think painting is more of a younger person job, I don't know. I have 2 old pets I dearly love. Daisy and Rose. Daisy my old dog and Rose the cat. They truly keep me entertained. Loosing my job and not find work and not having the strength to look has really but me in dire straits as they say.  Im afraid Im going to be kick out of my 2 rm. apt. ( 2 mos.behind in rent) State agencies said theres a 2yr waiting list for housing. Plus only a 1 Pet rule. I could never get rid of my pets. Their all I have. Im lost. I have run out of money, meds, food, gas, you name it and Ive pretty much dont have it. Please I tried my local community funds, state and gov. agenceys, all have waiting list age requirerments or pet rulings. Im afraid my time is running out.My e-mail address is spicerbrown@gmail.com

my name is Mary..... im a single mother of 2 little boys.... 17 month old Johnny, and 5 mont old Timothy.... we are in threat of being on the streets VERY soon.... i dont know what to do.... their father is is now in jail..... so i have no extra money coming in and i was recently laid off....... if you want to see some pics of me and my boys go to www.myspace.com/maryandjohn      there is a slide show on the right if you scroll down.... it is filled with pics of us.....

Does anyone know where I can get an emergency grant?  I am in a world of hurt and will be homeless due to arrears by July 14th.

I AM DISABLED NOW, I HAVE WORKED ALL OF MY LIFE AND HAVE GIVEN TO NUMEROUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN MY LIFETIME,NOW THAT I AM DISABLED I CANNOT GET ANY HELP.  IHAVE NOT HAD ANY INCOME SINCE JAN ALL OF MY NEEDED BILLS ARE WELL PAST DUE I AM IN DANGER OF GETTING EVERYTHING CUT OFF.  I HAVE RIED TO GO TO THE AGENCIES THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO HELP BUT TO NO AVAIL.  MY HEATING FUEL IS OUT AND THE COMPANY WILL NOT RE-FILL MY TANKS BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT BEEN PAID FOR THE PREVIOUS BILL THEY ARE GOING TO LOCK OUT THE TANKS IN (1) WEEK.  MY ELECTRIC IS DUE TO BE SHUT OFF IN A COUPLE OF DAYS SO IS MY TELEPHONE,RENT IS DUE AS WELL.  MOST SUGGEST THAT I GO TO A SHELTER AND GO TO SOUP KITCHENS WHICH IS OKAY EXCEPT THEY GIVE YOU FOOD TO COOK,IF I DO NOT HAVE FUEL TO RUN THE STOVE THEN THIS DOES ME NO GOOD. SHELTERS ARE FULL AND THEN I DO NOT HAVE CHILDREN SO TJHAT MEANS THAT IF I GO IT IS ONLY TO SLEEP WHAT AM I TO DO IN THE DAYTIME I HAVE A BAD BACK AND THEN NONE TAKES PETS.  I JUST NEED SOME HELP TO TRY TO GET THROUGH THE REST OF THE WINTER I AM JUST AT WITS END AND DON'T KNOW WHO OR WHAT TO TURN TO .  SOON I WILL BE ONE OF THE HOMELESS NOT BY CHOICE BUT BY CIRCUMSTANCE.