I am the single mother of three truly delightful teenagers. I have been divorced for five years, and am presently receiving no support from my ex-husband. After I divorced him, he moved to another state and was subsequently convicted of a heinous criminal act, for which he is now imprisoned.  They don't collect child support from inmates and I am not eligible for any kind of assistance. I have been trying very hard to manage on my own, with some help now and then from family and friends; but earlier this year I was stricken with an illness that took a bite out of my budget, and then I was hit at work with a freeze on overtime. I depend on that overtime to make ends meet as my straight pay is inadeqate to live on. Over the past four months I've been unable to earn any of the overtime that I need to maintain my household and my finances have reached a point of desperation now. I've tried to earn extra income by bidding on freelance work through a reputable agency, but have been unsuccessful in securing any viable contracts. Right now I am behind on my rent, and while the couple who owns my house are very kind and considerate of my situation, they are rightfully losing patience and I understand that they need their money very badly. I have been blessed to have this home to live in with my children and I don't want to lose it. I work very hard, and I strive to do the best I can, but I'm truly in such a deep financial hole that I can't make my current rent payment, much less catch up the amount I am behind. I'm confident that overtime will resume eventually, but that may not be for a few more weeks. Right now I have hardly any food in the house, my power bill is due in three more days and I need immediate help. I am willing to return to this site later, when my finances are more solvent, and help others - but today, will someone please help me? I need at least seven hundred dollars to make my rent and power bill payment. I have about two hundred at my disposal, but that will put me into overdraft at the bank. Is there someone out there with a big heart who can see my family through this difficult time? Thank you for taking the time to read my request.

   My name is tracee i have 2 beautiful children.  We are new survivors of domestic violence.  My children and i are now under the care of catholic community service, safe house.  I own my own cleaning business, but under the circumstances we are under protective custody.  We are needing some finincial asssistance, since we are no longer able to live in the community we have been in for 15 years until my ex is actually caught.  Please if there is any one out there that can help my children and i find a safe place to live or help us financilly with a small loan we will be able to pay you back as i am awaiting a federal government grant.  we are from the catholic community.  My children and i are 15 year old boy and my daughter which is 3 years old. 

Hello,  I was a married, homemaker for eleven years. During our separation he told me that he was paying all of our bills. Months later I found out that he was not paying them.

In 2004 he filed bankruptcy, but did not include my debts. At this point my credit is destroyed. With bad credit I can't get the job of my dreams, working in a Call Center, to care for my boys.

I'm not asking for a handout, just a helping hand. I'm looking for someone with a big heart to grant me a loan.

Please help us, I'm scared. I do not want to end up homeless.

Sincerely,

BM1