I am a single mom with two sons, one in college and the other in elementary.  My elderly mom also live with me and I take care of her... I work very hard for my money and take care of my family, but sometime its seems I jsut can't get ahead. I help my son in college as much as possible, but there never seem to be enough money to do the enjoyable things once in a while. I am always on a budget and pinching money from one check to the other. I want to buy a home for my son and mother,but I don't qualify for a loan, because of my credit.  I just need a new start in life, from my divorce and bills. What ever assistance is granted, It will always be appreciated.

Sincerly,

Pat Samuel

Single mother,interested in making a difference in childrens life.

First, thank you for your time to visit my space here.

I am bulgarian citizen in USA, currently admitted to Columbia University. My interest are in Economics, finances, consulting, banking.

I am responsible person, open-minded and inventive. Interested in sports (swimming), music and modern art.

I relate so well with so many on this site!Im not asking for help but I am asking for prayers.My teeth are so broken and decayed I really dont think theres much  that can be done.I would like to know how to better deal with the pain from the teeth and the pain of lost dignaty.I dont have any funds to finacally help but I do ask that blessings of healing and prosperity befall each one of you.:-)

 Well I know there are a ton of people that need help and I wish everyone could get the help they need. But unfortunately I am in bad situation myself. I am working two low paying jobs right now that is not even coming close to making ends meet, basically 12 hrs. a day between the two. I am about to not have a place to live anymore on top of lose my car which is junk anyway. I am behind on some city taxes because I could never afford to pay them and they are threatening me as well. I need a place to live and to be able to take care of myself and my daughter and it seems impossible. I spend my days telemarketing to raise funds for veterans which I love the cause but it's almost like volunteer work, it pays a small commission based on what i sell. And before that I go into yet another phone room. I just can't keep going on like this i'm tired of worrying about where am I going to live in the next month, or what is goig to go wrong with my car today, or where am i going to get money to eat today, it's horrible. No one should have to live like this and I can't believe aas rich of a country as we supposedly are there are not programs in place to help people such as myself that are in such need. Any ideas or help would be much appreciated. I have so many major financial things bearing down on me and yet not a dollar in my pocket, i can't make it like this. It's been a very hard few years I've lost so much and I keep telling myself things are going to turn around somehow, that I will get a great job I never expected or some stranger will come up and just offer something to me out of the blue, i've heard of that happening before, but it never happens to me. Help.

I am asking anyone that can help me and my two beautiful kids get back on our feet.. due to my husband leaving us and taking everything I had and my  my sons sickness and being in the hospital i lost one of my jobs and cant seem to get another right now b ut i am working i am fighting tooth and nail to do it on my own but i cant right now.. I need help gett lights and house payment caught up and to get my car back on the road.. i will be ever so greatful to anyone that can help us in this time of need.. I pray God lays us on someones heart to help us out... God bless each of you..

  Sincerely, asking in Love and Faith

Kim (can be reached at kimberleahedrick@yahoo.com..)

there is no way i can write about all that i have seen and been through, i guess the easy way to explain is i was born in 1969, the first year i was arrested was in 1979,   for runaway(i did not enjoy my "dad" punching me in the face)  i was arrested so many times for runaway that they eventualy put me in YDC (juvanile detention) i was commited there at 13 years of age, and stayed there till 17 with many escapes and just not getting along,  at 17 i robbed someone at knife point i took his 15 dollars he had in his pocket, was arrested again this time because of my extencive history they sent me to prison at 18, i did my 5 years and got out now if you can imagine how i was when i got out 10 years locked up, so full of hate and anger one thing my dad passed on to me was his anger except i was so much worse then him, then i met  stacey she became my girlfriend, had our oldest daughter,(cutting Katrinnas embilacul cord was very eye opening to me) i was not real nice to her, at this time i had no clue what love was but by her staying with me even though i was not very loving to her, well i was but more like my dads form of love(allthough i never punched her ) i was not very nice, but yet she stayed we had many more kids, and about 8 years ago i opened my heart to GOD asked his son to be my saviour, now after 15 years we get along very well and mostly are very Happy,except for money issues,

why im i writing this stuff?

 i feel that i am facing my last days in this world and its just not right

i love my kids and wife so much i will die for them,

i used to want to die so bad, now all i can think of is seeing my kids grow up and being there for them as a parent should be, my wife and kids changed me but they would not have been if not for GOD so i say to you all no matter what happens in life, we cannot blame GOD he gave us free will he does not want this type of life for his chrildren.

I'm not sure how this works, but my family is desperate.  My husband and I make a decent income, but medical bills and a few bad financial decisions keep us from catching up.  We fall behind more every month.  We are now looking at the possibility of losing our house.  We have four children and no one to turn to.  Please contact me if you can provide any financial assistance.

We are in desperate need of financial assistance.  Due to unemployment from both my husband and myself, it has been very difficult in paying our bills. Is there any possibility of such assistance?

Thank you.

Hello,

I am a single mother currently living in Ohio. I am in need of $3000 by July 9, 2007 so that I can relocate to South Carolina. This amount includes Uhaul rental ($800), gasoline ($300), and home rental deposit ($1700), and utility deposits ($200)

I am relocating to South Carolina to advance my career. Unfortunately the company does not provide relocation assistance. I have already accepted the position, now I just need to find the finances to relocate before my start date (July 9, 2007). This move will be one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I am barely making ends meet due to the rising cost of living, and ever increasing gas prices. This oppurtunity will enable me to provide financial stability for me and my son.

If you can provide any assistance I would greatly appreciate it.

If you can not provide any assistance I just ask that you keep me in your prayers.

Thank you for your time.

 Hello, I am a medical student who needs help with tuition. I am going onto my third year of medical education, but I need to pay off my previous outstanding balances to continue to study. I accidently stumbled into this website, after in desperation, typing in, "I need money for medical school" in the search slot. I have never asked for help online like this, but I thought to give it a shot after seeing some other sincere people asking for help.

I am not planning to change the world by becoming a doctor, but I do plan to help people that I can being the best I can be in my knowledge and understanding. This is a humbling experience for me to openly ask for help, but I am greatful for this opportuniy. Thank-you and have a pleasant day!  

                                                                                    Truly,

                                                                                            Jenny

Note: This aidpage was started as a comment on "Aidpage of LoisRyan"

Hello and thank you for viewing my listing. For the last few years I have been struggling with debt, trying to make my monthly bills on time. One time I cosigned a loan for a family member and I got stuck paying it. That put me behind in debt. Back in 2004/2005, I started using payday loans to help me get by because my credit was shot and I couldn't get a loan. Today my credit is a lot better, because I have been paying off one small bill at a time. I just recently paid off three pay day loans $400. $500 and $1,600. Getting these three paid off I freed up $560 a month. I am making a goal not to take out anymore pay day loans. I also learned my lesson about signing a loan for somebody other than myself. This family member did have the nerve to ask me to sign for another loan for her. I refused. I am asking for a loan of $2,650 to pay off two credit card and utilities. I am looking to pay off one bill or several small ones off at a time. I have decided to start with the small bills and work my way up. I decided that taking out smaller loans rather than one large loan, I can afford the monthly payments. $1,400  to pay off Union Plus Credit Card $450 to pay off my First Primeier Credit Card $650 to pay off the past due city water/sewer bill $150 to pay off past phone bill Monthly net income: $ 3,500-this fluctuates because I work overtime when I get the chance Monthly expenses: before prosper Car expenses: $ 500 Utilities: $ 400  Union Plus Credit Card $220 First Primiere Credit Card $100 Past Due Water Bill $56 Past Due Phone bill $20 Food,$200 Entertainment: $ 150 Clothing, household expenses $ 100 $1746 Here's my monthly budget with after getting help Car expenses-$500-this inculdes car insurance Utilities $400 Food $200 Entertainment$150 Cloth ing, household expenses $100 $1,440 As you can see, I have over money left over to be used, not only for my bills, but for savings and emergencies so that I never get into this situation again. I can also pay back those who kindly help me out or help out others in need. I can begin to live a normal life free from the stress caused by Pay Day Loans. I have learned my lesson. I promise that bills will be my top priority each month. I'm not about to make a mistake with this opportunity to start rebuilding my credit. Thank you again for viewing my listing, and God bless.

If there is anybody willing to help out-please don't hurt yourself financially-I accept payments through http:www.paypal.com   Use the following email address

\Thank you in advance

EnterpriseGirl@webtv.net

i have helped many people in my life, and now when i need help there is none to be found. as a last resort i'm posting my letter here in hopes that someone out there with a kind giving heart will help me. i'm in debt, and just today was laid off my job after 6 years of faithful work to my boss. fri i will be kicked out of my apartment because i cannot pay my rent. i have no gasoline for my truck to even look for work, and very low on food. i have never been in a situation as this and i dont know what else to do except trust in GOD  and hope there is some kind soals out there who would help me out. i cannot beg, but simply ask- will you please help me? if anyone can send a dollar or even five dollars, any kind of help will be greatly appreciated, and GOD will bless you. i thank you all. sincerely, bill. bbmcelw01@aol.com

My name is Andrea and I am desperetaly in need of help to take care of very very delinquent debt..My utilities and my medical insurance (COBRA) payment is about to be cancelled.  Applied for Medicaid and foodstamps and i was denied. they even denied medicaid for my 11 yr old daughter.  If anyone can bless my family with $2500.00 or any amount until I can get the full amount needed I would be so greatful.  People say there are angels out in the world especially Oprah is always saying it...Can someone be my angel today?

I can be emailed at pecanpraline2007@yahoo.com and again my name is Andrea.

Thank You  for caring :)

I have just celebrated my 41st birthday and I have just now realized that I have been doomed from the start.  Growing up my mother was more interested in alcohol than taking care of her children and having them realize their full potential.  I have learned everything I know by struggling and making mistakes.  For the past 12 years I have had my beautiful older daughter grace my life.  I also have a lovely 6 year old girl who is so very challanging.  Where is the help for single mothers?  How come my mom or dad can't be who I need them to be and help me out with my children once in a while.  I have been unemployed for the past 5 months and now have a job but am in terrible shape financially.  I want to learn how to use my money.  I want to pay me debt down and be able to sleep at night.  Would you please take the time to help me??  I am so very worth it and I am sick and so tired of struggling.  Any monetary donation would be of great importance to me.  I could pay this all back in due time.  Whatever I am able to get help with would be greatly appreciated.  I am not a beggar. I am not a scammer.  I am a true blue New York girl who is in desparate need of hope.  Please help me through this time.  God Bless You.

Mom of 4...... Needs help ..... Husband has disc disease and is having a hard time finding work.

I work full time with a decent job, but in the past 2 months, we've been in 2 car accidents leaving us with a huge car repair bill for our van. At this time we have no vehicle and I am depending on rides back and forth -- I'm afraid I might lose my job.  I need it to transport the children - one in a wheelchair due to a birth defect.  I'm having a real hard time paying the bills right now and if someone can help with this one expense, I would be forever grateful

The cost for it is $3700.00 to be paid before I can pick it up.  If you'd like to help you can send the money right to the body shop or to me.

I would appreciate any help that may be out there.

I am a single mother of two wonderful kids. I work 40 hours week. I don't go out because I beleave that a brought these two beautiful children into the world and it is my responsibility to raise them with good values, honesty and pride...and lots of love. I have recently found out that my ex took a $30,000.00 equity loan out on the house while we were married. I got the house in the divorce. It is now my responsiblity. He had an affair while we were married and I found out about it and filed for divorce. I have found out now that at the time of the signing over of the house to me and me signing over the business to him that I incurred all debts toward the house. I was doing good before this happened and now I'm not. I am trying to make it and not loose my home. I feel beaten up over the affair but this was the icing on the cake. If anyone has any advice on finances, it would be greatly appreciated. I am in the process of looking for a second job. The thing that scares me about that is my children, they need guidance and structure in their lives and if I'm working 24-7 I'm worried I won't be their to show them the right path in life.

Recently the owners of the house I am renting told me that they are going to sell if I cannot buy the house I am living in.  They want me to have first crack at it, but I cannot get a loan because of bad credit. If I lose this house I will have no place to go. I cannot afford to move or to pay a deposit. The rent here is cheap and it is a great place to raise my kids.
The sale price for the house is EXTREMELY low and if I could just get some of the money required for a down payment I would be able to get a loan. There is a chance that if I can get the 390.00 fee that the bank charges for a loan, I could get one and buy this house.
It is a 3 bedroom house on 3 1/2 acres of land in the lakes region of Poland. They are only asking 72,000. for it. The mortgage payments would be the same as my rent payments, and I make those on time every month. I am so afraid that I will lose it. I would be willing to offer my services for help. I am good with data entry, and I am very good with computers as well. I just don't know what else to do but rely on the good nature of people that I know is there, despite the state of the world today, and hope that someone could find it in their heart to help me and my children.

I broke my back 4 years ago.  I'm still looking for a good doctor.  I allso need help for my finances are at the worst they ever been. I could use help in recieving a or sometype of grant for school or to fix my house or credit.  And  also so I can get custodie of my daughter

I have been working as a project manager for years and on my last job, the budget was cut and there was no funding left to keep at least 7 of us employed.  I have two kids and have been struggling every since. I have been interviewing for 3 months and still no luck. I am about to be evicted and my vehicle has been set up for repo, which means if I do get a job, I wouldn't have any way there.  This service is new to me and since I am in a desparate situation; I thought I would give it a try.  At this point, I dont know what I am going to do. I have no friends because they ran when they saw I needed help and family members aren't any better.  I would prefer a job instead of money because I am not really looking for hand outs, however, with out a choice, I will accept them for my kids sake. I would be glad to send anyone in the MD, DC, or VA area my resume if they have any job connections. *sigh* I guess we are all in this kind of a world together and it is such a blessing for people to be able to reach out to others, because if I were in a position to do so, I would.  Maybe some day I will be able too.

Also, I would put a picture up, but I don't have a picture right now, but will be glad to post one when I can get one to post. Thank you.

My name is Victor. My wife is Jenny. We have 2 boys, a baby and a son from a previous relationship (mine). We are all proud of each other, and I work very hard to earn enough money to provide for them. My income represents 75% of our money each month. Since my marriage began in 2002, my wife and I, despite our charitable nature, have been plagued with tragedy and I have lost my ability to cope. We have always kept our door open to those in need. Always stood as examples to those around us. Called the model family. But along the way we have endured the sudden death of my father on Christmas, my mother's 2 year long battle with cancer, a long and expensive custody fight for my son to keep him safe from his disturbed mother. Besides these, I bring Bipolar disorder to the table, making coping through these episodes even harder..Now we are facing a dillema and all those that we've helped are unable to assist us now. I feel like an orphan in not having parents any longer and don't know where to turn. I turned to Jesus and he turned me me...Didn't know this existed 10 minutes ago...I hope it is exactly what it looks like...I hate being on this side of it..I need to keep a roof over our head. I want to keep feeding them and stay on my meds at the same time...I have finally leveled off and pray the rain will stop. Until then, I have no ability to make this work again this month. I have nothing left to sell or pawn. The last item we took in were our wedding rings. PLEASE SOMEONE...HELP US. Your kindness will be returned 100 fold. God Bless

Hey, I'm a college student at Emory in Atlanta, and recently I realized that my little laptop can’t handle all the stresses and demands I’m putting on it. I need to upgrade the RAM for sure, and then I’d like to see if I could register the Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 program that came with my computer.

The problem here is that both of those things are a bit pricey when my budget barely covers ramen noodles. Haha.

Does anyone have any suggestions of where or how I can get discounts for these things? Are there scholarship type programs or student resources?

Thanks!

My name is Lisa Ayala.  I'm a mother of two wonderful children.  My husband had an affair with his co-worker/boss and they had a baby.  I finally got him out of the house after years of being abused.  He is a corrections deputy at Broward Sheriff's Office and makes $70-80K.  He has not paid any child support or help me financially for 9 months.  I have a court order that states he must pay the mortgage but does not.  I'm very close to losing my home.  His employer won't help me.  Can someone please tell me what I can do? 

I am a 21 year old college student who is having trouble paying for school as well as paying for other things. I'm in a real financial bind right now and its absolutely stressing me out. I need some sort of help in getting a grant, or loan or some sort of money so that I can pay my bills off and pay off my schooling. I had a job that turned out to be a scam(which is part of what I am paying for, I have to pay off from that scam) and I don't want to resort to anything illegal and I refuse to. But, I just don't know what to do. Any help or guidance as to what I can do would be appreciated. Thank you!

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I'm desperatly trying to get my life back on track by paying off some debt to make my life easier every month. I have 3 children, one that has type 1 diabetes and our medical expenses are getting overwhelming each month. This month has gotten so bad that we haven't paid our electric bill which we owe $935.00 on and is sceduled to be disconnected this week. We are also overdrawn $650.00 in our checking account and I don't know how I'm going to get Easter baskets for my children this Sunday. We have another unexpected baby on the way and am worried how we will make it once the baby is here. This is making me so stressed and sick I know it can't be good for my pregnancy. If I could pay off $8,000 that I owe on my credit cards I would be able to free up enough money to get my life back on track and put food on the table . Can anyone help me or offer advice? Thank You and God Bless You

Jen