I will pledge 100% of what I have to give, regardless of pledges, to whomever can use it but since this is a pledge I think I have to handle it this way. I have to pledge the following - toys (dollar store toys but have been loved and cared for), clothing in sizes 3/4 little girls and several sizes large boys (again, not fancy or expensive brands but clean and warm) and time to volunteer to send letters, cards etc. to people who would enjoy them for the holiday. I also pledge my friendship, prayers and a listening ear to whoever is in need of it. What I ask you to pledge is this......Advice. If you have no advice to pledge, please pledge the same to someone else who needs it. Your friendship, prayers, kind words of encouragement and support can mean more than any material things to someone in need.

My name is Tina. I have two children Macy age six (seven in another week) and Jared age fifteen. I have recently been forced from my job to stay at home and care for my daughter which has cerebral palsy. This was sudden and unexpected and has put me in a hardship for the holidays. It has also put me in a severe hardship with my home and bills. I desperatly need to find legitimate work from home in time to take care of christmas for my children. I have already been scammed once with assembling at home work and can't seem to find anything that is truly legitimate. I am at the end of my rope and heading for a breakdown.

I am not some lazy person who has sat back and waited for a job to come to me. I have searched since the day I was forced to leave my job of three years but it seems that everything that I find either requires some huge investment or is a scam. I am a payment away from losing my home if I do not find something soon. Not to mention christmas coming up and I am barely hanging on to my utilities. I have no money for christmas so I certainly can't afford a big investment into something. I just really need some advice on legitamate work at home opps. I don't expect to find something that requires no investment as much as I wish but looking to find something with very little investment if possible. When I say little, I honestly mean very little money. I mean something that would cost less than a water bill because I would be taking my water bill funds to invest in hopes of earning it back before they cut me off.

I am simply in desperate need to find some kind of work in time to buy my kids christmas presents and items for the holidays. I am a hard worker, reliable and determined so I will work to my fullest potential. I just need something I can trust and make a living to avoid me losing our home. Also, I do not mean to sound greedy or selfish in asking about the following because I know my problems fail in comparison to many but I have really just hit rock bottom all at once it seems and don't know what to do. I seen something on the site regarding grants for home repairs and can't seem to find it anymore. I am in desperate need of het in my home and flooring (carpet, linolium anything that will insulate the house so it is not so cold). We got this house when I was still able to work (we needed a place badly) and had intended on fixing it up but with my sitution, I am not going to be able to do anything anytime soon and with winter coming, we are going to be in trouble with no heat. When we got our home, it had only plywood on the living room and kitchen floors where it had been water damaged and had not been fixed. I have looked for remnants of carpet or linolium to put down until I was able to afford to fix it but have had no luck. I can use stack heaters but will likely not be able to afford the utility bill they will run up.

I beleive the grant was government and the way I feel is, I have paid taxes and although a simple thank you from the good ole GOV would have been nice lol.....am desperatly in need of repair to get heat. If anyone can give me some advice or knows anything about these grants please let me know. I am praying it is not a long process because it is getting cold here the last few days.

Now for my pledge....I pledge any of the things I have to give above for any advice I can get on the things mentioned above. If you need any of these, contact me and it's yours. I can't afford to ship anything but the cards and maybe a lite something but I will help you find a way to get it shipped. God knows I would cover it if I could but I am living by borrowing from my utilities now and that doesn't leave much. Please just let me know if you need any of it and we will find a way. I just really appreciate any input. Thank U

I appreciate this site, everyone involved with it and everything it represents. God bless every one of you and have a blessed holiday

My name is Tina. I am a mommy to Macy six years old and Jared fifteen years old. I am a new stay at home, work from home Mom. I enjoy movies, music, reading, relaxing and most of all spending time with my kids. My little girl has cerebral palsy so I also enjoy working with charities that benefit children like her. The Shriner's have been a blessing to all of us. There work is really close to my heart. I no longer have a lot of time to do anything hands on with any orgs but when I can, I try to help with causes such as these.

I am so pleased to have found a group such as this and appreciate you taking the time to read and get to know more about me. I sincerely appreciate all who take the time to try and help others. I have had some very discouraging and even devestating times in my life and found it very difficult to find the support that I needed. We have lost our home and all our possesions to a fire a few years back. We have had many heartwrenching health problems with my little girl and have been drowned with tragedy after tragedy. During these times, I have needed so much support and I mean emotionally, financially and in my daughter's case physically and have had nowhere to turn.

From what I am understanding only the few moments on this site, this is a place to not only meet people who have been in similar situations, receive advice and resources to find the support you need but to build friendships and have emotional support with people who truly care. This means more to many of us than you can imagine. Being limited to the house more than normal for me has been hard. During this time I have not had one friend to interact with that understands my situation and I can honestly say that it has been the lonliest and most desperate point in my life. There has been more tears than happiness in my life and I have had noone with which to talk to. When you are in this situation, a simple act of listening and sharing words of encouragement mean so much. I am so glad to see that there are still people who care for others out there.

I am ready to meet anyone needing a friend to talk to or to share your problems with. If you ever need someone who understands and does not judge, please contact me. I don't have much in the way to help but I do have a good heart and a willing ear lol 

Thanks to everyone who is involved with this site. I know it may not seem like it sometimes but you are making a big difference in the lives of others. Please let me know how I can help. 

I also desperatly need some advice on finding some resources. I ended up having to leave my job of three years to stay home and care for my daughter. She was getting injured at school and it was so bad and often that I just couldn't take it anymore and decided to homeschool her. Our school system is ridiculous here and isn't very helpful to kids with physical limitations. It has been blamed on funding. Anyway, with me suddenly out of work and holidays coming, I am desperatly in need of ligitemate home employment. I need something that I will be able to make money before the holidays or christmas is not going to be very bright for my kids. I was just scammed out of what little monies I had left with the assemble at home scam so please none of those. I am not a lazy bum that is just sitting back expecting a job to come to me. I have honestly been searching since the day I was forced to my home. I am a very hard worker, am reliable and will do anything that is moral and legal lol I am at my wits end. I feel like I am heading for a breakdown and need any advice on this I can get.

I have come to the realization that you have to be very careful what you invest in when it comes to the work at home business. I need something real and as bad as it sounds, I need something with almost no financial investment. I am not expecting to be able to find something with no investment as bad as I wish but I mean I have nothing to spare. My investment would be my water bill funds but I'm hoping to find something to make it back. I am being totally honest when I say, I am living on faith at the moment. I am one payment away from losing my home if I do not find something by the new year. My home of course is more important and I know this might sound bad but I'm sure you can understand that I am more concerned with christmas, because it is just around the corner. I still have enough time to work on the house.

If anyone has any knowledge of work at home opps or has any advice that may help contact me as soon as possible. I am at the end of my rope here. Please say a prayer for us 

 Happy holidays  Thank U

I am a single mother of three. My daughter has epilepsy, cerebral palsy, cortical vision impairment,and global developemental delay.My son has motor ticks and other neurological issues. I, as a single mother have no choice but to stay home and care for my kids and cannot work. I am currently attending school at Portland Communtiy College online so I dont have to leave. I am trying as hard as I can but cannot pay my bills. I have a high car payment every month insurance and gas just for doctors appt's is overwhelming. I am just broke now and dont even know how I will make it to all the therapy and doctors this week. If I dont make my car payment I will loose my car and wont be able to take them anywhere. If my children dont make it to there appts there will be horrible consequences and I cant even think about it. I need help so that I can focus on my kids not sit and cry all the time because I cant pay my bills. How do I tell them, I cant help them if Im not ok. THANK YOU

I found this really neat website where you can help many wonderful causes with the click of a mouse. I am sort of new to this web thing so you may already be aware of it but thought I'd add it anyway. I have a little girl with Cerebral Palsey which makes it difficult for me to do as much hands on volunteering as I would like. We visit the nursing homes, send cards and make little gifts for others, but as far as volunteering onsite, I have found it hard in my situation. This is a great way to do something special and not even hae to leave your home.

It's called care2connect and it has petitions for an array of causes. Pick one, pick a few or make a day of it. Either way, your helping. It's also something great to do with your chidren. A wondefu way to spend time with them and teach them compassion, caring and kindness. My daughter and I are going to spend some time this evening working on some. It is the holiday season and we all can make a difference with the simple act of kindness, no matter how small and it is something we can all do. Thank U

Please, also see my homepage and see if you have any of the information I am searching for. I woud deeply appreciate it. God bless and happy holidays

My name is Alexis Horne and I am on the waiting list for a service dog from WAGS (Wisconsin Academy of Graduate Service Dogs).  I will be getting my dog next year. This dog will help me do things like open doors, pick up things I drop and turn lights off and on. It will make me a more independent person so I don’t always have to ask someone else for help.  I have cerebral palsy and I use a wheelchair to get around.  When I get my dog, I can take it for walks and with me when I go to the store and other places.  Service dogs cost about $12,000 to train from a puppy to placement with a special needs individual.   I have had rummage sales, saved aluminum cans and some other fundraisers as well.  I have made about $2000 so far. I would like to ask for help in coming up with ideas for fundraisers so I could manage to raise the other $2000 I still need to be able to get my service dog.  Thank you for any help you can give me.

Hi, and thanks for taking the time to read this.  I am a single mom of a 8 year old boy.  He has ADD and I have Cerebral Palsy, rhuematoid arthritis, and asthma.  I am currently in a chapter 13 bankruptcy after helping a friend after her divorce.  She did not pay back the money I  loaned her and cut off our 33 year friendship.  I was devastated.  Then my son's dad stopped paying his child support.  I am stretched to my wits and financial end. I know this all sounds like a soap opera but "life is stranger than fiction".  I work full time and I really like my job. I am eligible for disability, but I want to work for as long as my body will hold out.  I need to show my son a good work ethic.  I need help purchasing a car to get to work before I lose my job.  My current car is at the end of its' lease and I must turn it in.  I cannot afford the $8925 it will cost to pay off the lease.  If anyone out there can help, God bless.

Thank you again for your time,

Diana

Hello,

I am Lisa.  Please go to my Web Site.  I really need your help. Click here to read about my stressed life.

Our daughter has cerebral palsy and needs a special outpatient procedure a.s.a.p.  Because we adopted her before we knew she had CP, and we are self employed , no one will insure her. We also live overseas serving a small Christian mission and are only here in the USA for a short time. We are desperate to give her the treatment she needs, and we'd happily provide doctor bills and proof that the money contributed went straight to the hospital and specialist. Thank you so much. In a quandry, mom of Jasmine, three on 3/21/04--not walking yet but we've all got high hopes

Hi, My daughter has Cerebral Palsy, and the only thing she has asked for this year for Christmas is a Playstation 3. I've never been able to afford to get her any of the game systems, and It doesn't appear I'm going to be able to come up with the money for this. I'm a single mom, and we get no support from her dad. If anyone knows of anyone or anyplace who would have one to donate or to get one at a discounted price, I'd be grateful. She does use the computer, and the games seem to help with her hand to eye coordination, I know there are lots of games for Playstation that would do the same. Thanks so much.

Leeana

I am a 33 yld father of two beautiful girls.  I live with them and my fiance' in a very old house that we purchased a few years ago.  My oldest daughter has cerebral Palsy and is in a wheelchair about 80% of the time.  We have been so loaded with medical bills and extra expences in the past that we have not been able to get our house wheelchair accessable.  This spring our foundation has started to crumble underneath our house and the floors are all uneven and cracking.  We just want to be able to give our children the things they need and sometimes want.  We both work but have gotten so far behind that I just don't know what else to do but give up.  But that is not an option when it comes to our children.  I have been trying to do all of the work on our house because we can't afford to hire anyone.  we are not able to pay some of our main bills and are faced with possibly loosing the only reliable car that we have because we are behind on the payments.  We were told by someone that there is a possibility that we may qualify for a grant but we don't know where to start.  We are not able to get a loan so we don't know where else to turn.  If there is anyone out there that would have any information at all could you please let us know.  Thank you very much for listening to our story,

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