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ASSISTANCE FOR SINGLE PARENTS , PAGE 2 (and great links to FREE assistance for everybody)

MORE LOW COST AND FREE SITES FOR SINGLE MOMS AND DADS   

            FREE HELP     PARENTING SITES ,      STAY AT HOME MOMS ,    DISABLED CHILDREN,     DISABLED PARENTS ,                   DIVORCE,                    CHILD SUPPORT,                             CHILD CUSTODY ,    CHILD ABUSE,           ANGER MANAGEMENT FOR PARENTS,                      WORK   At HOME JOBS FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE,    CHILD BEHAVIOR,                                                 PARENTINGTEENS                ,   HOUSING .  FINANCES,                 PAYING FOR PHONE SERVICES   ,    DENTAL    ,                            THRIFT SHOPS   ,                 FORUMS     ,              MESSAGE BOARDS ,    GRANTS ,        AND MORE

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MAY 26, 2007

Another great site ( make sure you read the about us section telling about the founder and what she has done ! ) Membership is now free !


"Single Parents Resources, Divorced Mothers Support
Welcome divorced mothers, divorced dads, single moms & single dads, unwed mothers, widows, widowers and grandparents raising grandchildren:
family law, child support, visitation, custody, dating resources, support, critical information, assistance, articles, single parent celebrity interviews, contests, fun functions & more...
Single Parents, It's All Here For You"

 

M.O.M.S.

 


NEW MAY 14 , 2007 :

Here is a great site for searching for local single parent support groups. It is really important to network with other single parents. It is also great to share your challenges as a single parent with someone else who understands.

SINGLE PARENT MEETUP

 

 

DON'T FORGET ABOUT SUMMER FUN FOR YOU AND YOUR KIDS !

Summer is coming up soon !  Here are some ideas about what you kids can do when you are at work . There are ideas for free and very low cost Summer activities.

SUMMER RESOURCES FOR SINGLE PARENTS

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THE MAIN PAGE FOR SINGLE MOMS CAN BE FOUND HERE :

HELP FOR SINGLE MOMS.

 

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ON BEING PREGNANT AND SINGLE

 

Here is a new site , that precludes many of the other single mom sites. Why ?

Because it starts with the single woman who is pregnant .

No matter why you are single and pregnant , support is important. Here is a place to start :

you and me kid
 

This website and online community is geared for women who find themselves alone during pregnancy and after the birth of their child. Whether it's by choice or by circumstances beyond our control, ( a loss of a partner due to breakups, death or separated by distance) we all have one thing in common- we are single and pregnant or single mothers, and looking for information and support on bringing up healthy, well-adjusted children.

 

YOU AND ME KID DOT NET.

 

 

 


GENERAL PARENTING SITES

 

 

About dot coms' single parent site. Beware of flashing ads ! Good information though.

SINGLEPARENTS

 

 

 

Here is one for single moms of color

Reducing Drama for the Single Mama

 

"If you are a single mama, welcome home.  If you are not, you are invited to visit our special place. Stay a while, and spread the word. This site is where single mamas get real about our lives. It's where we'll learn from experts and one another to become the best mamas and the best people we can be.   We'll share laughter and tears through real stories that have lessons for all of us.".

SINGLE MAMAHOOD DOT COM

 

 

 

This site is for "All types of single parents." It looks like a forum on the home page. It does have a forum , but it has other information too.

SINGLE PARENTS WORLD

 

 

 

 

This site looks very active in their support network. It is worth checking out for chatting with and supporting yourself and helping other parents

"And with all that we make friends. We laugh, cry, get upset with each other and make up. We are the community  of single  parents and that is our main objective. That IS our business, so to speak.

We have single moms, single dads and older children of single parents. We are about making it work together, though alone in our homes, with little social lives we have found each other. We are a family amoungst ourselves.

We Are Single Family Voices!

Come share and find the care needed to continue to grow."


 SINGLE FAMILY VOICES

 

 

 

 

Here is the single mom page from the site called Christian Mommies :

CHRISTIAN SINGLE MOMMIES PAGE

 

 

 

 

This is an online social club for single parents. Looks interesting !

 

SOLO PARENTS NETWORK

 

 

 

From the people at Suite 101 : some archived articles by and for single parents.

SINGLE PARENT ARTICLES TO READ

 

 

 

 

I am not sure if this is a national or local site , but if you live in Florida , this looks like a wonderful place.

It is called Sheridan House.

SHERIDAN HOUSE

 

Here is the address and phone. I wish there was a place like this in every town and city everywhere.

Sheridan House Family Ministries.4200 S.W. 54th Court,  Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314
Toll Free: 1-800-838-1552    Phone: 954-583-1552   Fax: 954-583-7993

 

 

 

Here is a site called SearchMothers . Following is their list of what they offer . Their site seems pretty comprehensive.

 

"The website cover the following topics:

Mothers: Single Mothers, Stay-at-Home Moms, Working Mothers, Divorcing Mothers, Married Mothers, and more.

Parenting: Baby, Toddler, Adolescent and Teenager, Pregnancy, Adoption, Infertility, and Foster CareMothers’

 Rights: Child Custody, Child Support, Parenting Time, Family Law, and Organizations

Childcare: Childcare locators, Nannies, Babysitting and Childcare info, and Childcare resources

.Resources: Message Boards, Articles, Pre-screened links, No membership required."

 

SEARCH MOTHERS DOT COM

 

 

 

Here is a new site (12/02/06) . It is to empower moms !

 

MOM ADVICE DOT COM.

 

 

 

ON RAISING YOUNG MEN

 

DO YOU HAVE A YOUNG MAN IN YOUR HOME ?

THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SITE FOR YOU TO KNOW ABOUT.

"CSR is an outgrowth of D.C. Men Against Rape,

founded in 1987 by a handful of men seeking to raise their own and the community's consciousness about men's violence against women. In 1997, MCSR incorporated as a nonprofit organization with the goal of carrying forward and expanding on its original mission to increase men's involvement in efforts to end men's violence.

Now, we are a concerned community of men and women of all ages, from many walks of life, working locally, nationally, and internationally for peace, equity and gender justice. We are men and women who find strength in compassion and nonviolence and who strive to support young men who are courageous enough to challenge the "rape culture" in which we live.

We do not believe men's violence is inevitable.

We believe that rape, battering, and other forms of men's violence are learned behaviors, choices that men make to exert power and control over others that are reinforced by a society that defines manhood through domination.

We believe that men can unlearn these damaging lessons and live peacefully with women and other men. To do so, however, we must redefine what it means to be a man. "-SITE QUOTE


 

MEN CAN STOP RAPE HELP YOUR SON BE A STRONG LEADER

 

 

 

FROM THE SITE LISTED ABOVE ,I FOUND A PAGE THAT LISTS RESOURCES NATIONWIDE.

 

NATIONWIDE MEN'S ANTIVIOLENCE LINKS

 

 

 

HERE IS ANOTHER GOOD PAGE ABOUT RAISING BOYS. I LIKE THE EMPHASIS ON NOT PUTTING DOWN MEN . THIS APPLIES TO RAISING A GIRL , TOO .

SO MANY OF US HAD BAD EXPERIENCES WITH OUR "EX" . BUT THIS DOESN'T MEAN ALL MEN ARE ROTTEN . YOUR KIDS NEED TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE MANY DECENT , WELL GROUNDED MEN STILL OUT THERE. AND , OF COURSE ,YOU WANT YOUR SON TO BE ONE OF THEM !

 

10 TIPS FOR RAISING BOYS

 

 

 

SITES FOR STAY AT HOME MOMS

 

This one has alot of information ,but make sure you search around. Some of it is hiding !

Welcome to the new 4MomsAtHome.com! I do hope you enjoy the new look. Whether you're looking for information on decorating or getting organized, how to work at home, beauty and fashion tips, support from other moms, or saving money, you'll find that 4MomsAtHome.com truly offers everything under the sun for the stay at home mom!

4 MOMS AT HOME DOT COM

 

 

 

This link kind of fits under the stay at home mom category.

 When I first was separated,and then divorced from my ex , I homeschooled my daughter ,and worked. I was blessed to find three different jobs that I could work at and bring my daughter. She was safe , and supervised , but she is a very self motivated and smart kid ,(not my doing , God gave it to her ,and I just worked with it ) and it just worked for us.

My daughter is now in her second year of college on full academic scholarship.

I am not saying homeschooling is right for,  or even feasable for everyone , but it worked for us. So , here is a page for single moms who want to home school their kids. :

SINGLE MOMS WHO HOMESCHOOL

 

 

 

 

Here's an international moms club specifically for stay at home moms :

Goals:
"To provide a support group for mothers who choose to stay at home to raise their children
To provide a forum for topics of interest to mothers
To help children in the community
To perform at least one service project yearly helping needy children

 

Principles:

That women must be free to choose their personal path to fulfillment
That, for women who choose it,
raising children is an important and fulfilling full-time job
That a family's decision for a mother to stay at home to raise the children often involves considerable financial sacrifice
That there is no one right way to raise children, but our members have a common concern in raising their children in a healthful way  "

 

INTERNATIONAL MOMS CLUB

 

 

 

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???QUESTIONS ???

If you have questions about everyday parenting here is a great page full of questions and answers that other parents have asked :

 
Parenting, Discipline Methods, Siblings, Communication, Behavior, and Attitude and more 

 
 

CHILDREN, PARENTING, DISCIPLINE, AND MORE

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Talking with Kids About Tough Issues


Raising a child is probably the most gratifying job any of us will ever have -- and one of the toughest. We live in an increasingly complex world that challenges us every day with a wide range of disturbing issues that are difficult for children to understand and for adults to explain. We believe this Web site can help by offering practical, concrete tips and techniques for talking easily and openly with young children ages 8 to 12 about some very tough issues: sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, drugs and alcohol.
 

TALKING WITH KIDS ABOUT TOUGH ISSUES.

 NEW! Talking With Kids About Tough Issues has teamed up for a third year with NBC's award-winning The More You Know campaign in a national initiative to support parent-child communication. This season, The More You Know features top stars from "Scrubs", "Law and Order: SVU" and "The Apprentice" offering tips on effective communication. The PSAs are tagged with the Talking With Kids hotline 1-800-CHILD-44, where parents can request free informational materials by mail.
 

 

FAMILIES AND CHILDREN

 

 

Support for  parents with troubled children of any age

"We help parents deal with drugs, runaways, truancy, verbal and physical abuse, curfew, dress codes and the problem friends. We also handle the aggravating things like messy rooms, chores not being done and low school grades."

"  These problems are in the areas of, but not limited to, ATTITUDE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, PHYSICAL / VERBAL ABUSE, RUNNING AWAY AND CURFEW."

 

BECAUSE I LOVE YOU SUPPORT GROUP

 

 

 

Celebratring children , an African American parenting site. This looks like a really nice site. Some of the links to their pages don't work.Worth checking out though. :

CELEBRATING CHILDREN

 

 

 

Here is this sites' write-up. I would say they underestimate themselves. The site has much more than this; including forums , family fun and entertainment , support to parents and single parents ,and much more.

"Welcome to Family Education Network, the best of the Internet's content, resources, and shopping for parents, teachers, and kids. Launched in September, 2000, the company's mission is to be an online consumer network of the world's best learning and information resources, personalized to help parents, teachers, and students of all ages take control of their learning and make it part of their everyday lives."

FAMILY EDUCATION NETWORK.

 

 

 

Are you fighting mad about the way families are treated ?

 Do you have a cause you are passionate about ?

Try this organization !

 

PARENTS TAKE ACTION FOR CHILDREN

A Movement for Families
"Groups as disparate as gun owners, truck drivers and the elderly all have major national organizations that speak for them in Congress and in state legislatures. But what about parents?  Who fights for them and their children?

Parents have primary responsibility for raising their children.  But they can't do it alone. Most parents now hold down at least one job and cope with long working hours, inadequate or expensive child care options, and no paid parental leave. Many have health insurance that doesn't meet their family's needs. Some have no insurance at all. Too often, however, parents feel their problems are personal and unique. As a result, America's 65 million parents have yet to realize their collective might.

Parents' Action for Children provides America's moms and dads with a platform for making their voices heard. We fight to ensure that all children have access to excellent health care and that our schools and communities promote good nutrition and physically active lifestyles.  We believe that quality, affordable early childhood education and after-school programs should be available across the country.  We insist that parents have a voice in combating negative messages that pervade our kids' media-saturated world. And we feel that workplace and economic policies should support strong families and healthy children

We know parents don't have a lot of extra time on their hands, so we make advocacy easy.  With a few quick clicks you can join our movement and register for a free e-mail newsletter of parenting tips and advocacy information, write letters to legislators and sign petitions on issues ranging from junk food in schools to health insurance for all children.

 

 

PARENTS TAKE ACTION FOR CHILDREN

 

 

 

READING IS IMPORTANT ! ! !

 

I am adding this site because it SO IMPORTANT for our kids to learn to read ,and to read well. It will help them in all parts of their lives for as long as they live.

Reading opens up worlds and adventures that you can take without having to pay a thing (think LIBRARY )

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL

 

 

 

 

SAFETY ONLINE

 

Here are some sites for you and your children . The goal is to keep everyone safe online. We need to support the safety of our childern as they cruise the net.

 

Here is a program for parents , teens , and youger children. It is called

NETSMARZ .


 

What are our goals?


"The goal of the NetSmartz Workshop is to extend the safety awareness of children to prevent victimization and increase self-confidence whenever they go online.

 


The NetSmartz Workshop teaches children three basic rules for online safety.

I will tell an adult I trust if anything makes me feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused.


I will ask my parents or guardian before sharing my personal information.


I won't meet in person with anyone I have first "met" online.

 

NETSMARZ

 

 

 

 

This one is called GirlsInc.

They even have scholarships that girls can earn , and it is free to join.

How will girls benefit?

"Girls will be able to express themselves through fun activities like creating an avatar, word portrait, or even a comic strip. Educational programs will help girls learn more about health and relationships, the economy and money management, and career opportunities. Girls will be able to learn from each other and professionals with unique careers by participating in live online discussions

 

By actively participating members can earn credits and become eligible for the Motivational Awards Program. The number of credits earned determines the award a member is eligible to apply for; awards include tools that can help girls succeed, such as digital cameras, electronic keyboards, and even scholarships.

Eligibility level, quality of participation in Girls Inc. Online, and an application essay will be used to select the awardees. The guidelines for the Motivational Awards Program can be viewed online . Participation in the Motivational Awards Programs is contingent on signing and submitting a release agreement, which you have received with your registration materials.

How can a girl become a member?

The registration process requires parental consent and also third party verification—from the girl’s school, a local Girls Inc. partner or a notary public. The process was designed to ensure a secure environment for girls only. "-

GIRLS INC

 

 

 

Here is a site called Wired Safety. It has all kinds of info about online safety. Note the article written by a mom about MySpace dot com.

WIRED SAFETY INTERNET 101

 

 

 

 

SKIP THE TOADS !   LOTS OF INFORMATION !

Has information about ALL aspects of parenting , including safety.

"No one's born knowing how to parent. It's okay to ask for help -- and it's smart.

 But there's an overload of information out there, and sometimes you have to kiss a lot of toads before you find the prince. Our goal is to help you skip the toads.

We want you to have the most professional and accurate links (with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information) so that you don't have to slog through the Internet yourself. In the process, hopefully we're helping your child -- and the other children of the world -- be healthier and safer. "

SAFER CHILD

 

 

 

 

CHILD CARE

When we have to place our children in some sort of child care situation because we need to work , it can be hard to let go. Here is a site that has a pamphlet and check list that you can download and print out that will help you find the best child care for your child.

The downloads are in the right side bar.

QUALITY CHILD CARE INDICATORS

 

 

 

 

DISABILITIES , SPECIAL NEEDS AND LEARNING CHALLENGES

If You or Your Child is disabled , or has special needs or learning challenges, try this page :

DISABILITIY HELP FOR KIDS AND PARENTS

 

 

And here is a page for moms of special needs kids.

SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTING FROM SUITE 101

 

 

 

If you are fighting Social Security for you or your child , try this page :

WINNING THE SOCIAL SECURITY GAME

 

 

 

 

 

DIVORCE

 

This is an online magazine with general divorce information and tips.

DIVORCE MAGAZINE DOT COM

 

 

 

The following site includes divorce forms for all states. (look under site map).

DIVORCE RESOURCE CENTER

 

 

 

This is E-HOW'S lesson on how to get a divorce. E-HOW is an online "How to do things" magazine that gives tips to people and rates those tips. This one is rated high on the scale.

E-HOW DIVORCE LESSON

 

 

 

"DivorceSupport.com - helping people through the divorce process since 1997.

The Divorce Support website provides divorce information on family law topics such as; divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, alimony and property division."

DIVORCE SUPPORT DOT COM

 

 

This is a link to womenslaw. You can link to the law in your state concerning laws pertaining women . I found this while trying to figure out how to change back to my maiden name.  Unfortunately , in Michigan , it costs almost $300.00 ! I'll be keeping my current surname for a while   = ``` (

 

WOMENS LAW DOT ORG.

 

 

 

 

FOR OUR KIDS : HOW TO HANDLE MOM AND DAD NOT BEING TOGETHER ANYMORE

 

This is a site that deals with something very precious to single moms and dads : our children . Divorce is hard on our kids . We don't want it to be ,and we do everything to make it easier for them (or we should be doing everything)  This site is for our kids . It helps them sort out what is going on and it reinforces that DIVORCE IS NOT THEIR FAULT !

 

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Shezablonde
Here since: Nov 2, 2006
Female, 56
Multi talented incredible child of the Most High God.
Florida, USA
Languages: ENGLISH

Hi, anyone gotten a miracle lately?

Even the smallest ones might encourage someone else!

strawberrytea40
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

akidd4life
Here since: Sep 17, 2007
Male, 37
Self-employed with Kyani
AmeriPlanUSA
Logan, Utah, USA
Languages: English
I was introduced to Kyani when they first began and I declined.  Then again, August 2007.  I wish that I had done things differently and join then!!!
I was introduced again to Kyani in March, 2008.  I used Kyani Sunrise for about a week-and-a-half, I experienced a couple of effects of detoxification (which doesn't effect everyone the same way) as the anti-oxydents have been going to work in my body.  My energy levels have now increased and are sustained throughout my entire day.  I have experienced increase clarity in my mind functions and I feel so much more healthy than I have in years.  I am 38 this month.  I like feeling healthy again!!!
My wife, Orlinda, had challenges with her thyroid about two months before we started Kyani and she was given radio-active iodine to kill-off her thyroid.  I wish that I had actively researched and jumped at the opportunity of Kyani before!!! Which was presented to me twice...TWICE... before!  Back in 2005, and August 2007.  After taking the RA-iodine, Orlinda's hormones went all haywire as her thyroid was releasing hormones and chemicals as it deteriorated.  Her energy was sapped out, she was emotional and crying for no appearant reason, and she was turned down for a CNA job opportunity because she didn't pass a relatively simple physical test.  She had passed the same exact test once before with ease.  She felt devastated.  THEN, we got into Kyani.  She started taking the Kyani Sunrise and Sunset products.  Within two days, she noticed an increase in her health and energy.  She has not required taking the thryoid replacement pills as of yet.  She has noticed a slight increase in her eyesight.
And, another exciting thing, our 16 yr old son, Darrel, took the Kyani Sunset for about a week.  Darrel has had chronic acne for about two years.  He has used Oxy, Stridex, and even the Proactive products, which resulted in no changes in his condition, other than a irritating burning sensation on his face.  After taking the Sunset for about seven days, his face began clearing up and his skin began to heal.  It is truely exciting to see!!! Even his friends, classmates and brothers are commenting on it. 

Visit our website.... www.mykyanilife.com/aokidd.

Thank you, Create a wonderful day!

Alan Kidd

savemyleg
Here since: Mar 26, 2007
Male, 33
USA
Spryte
Here since: Feb 20, 2007
Female, 42
self employed (contractor)
Athens, Alabama, USA
Languages: English

I'm a 42 year old single female looking for help in getting dental work done. As a single mother of two, I have worked very hard to raise my children without the help of their father. Providing full support for my children, I have had to put my own health needs last. Having had no dental insurance for most of my life, I am now in serious need of assistance to regain my smile and my health. I have been told that it would be best for me to have all of my teeth extracted and dentures put in. While this is devastating news to me, it seems to be the only route to go at this point. Due to the severity of my dental condition, I have been told by three different dentists that oral surgery would be best since I have a lot of teeth that have broken off at the gumline. I am hoping to find someone in my area that would be willing to donate their services for free to help me. I can no longer chew most foods as I have lost all of my back teeth. I suffer from nearly continuous infections in my mouth and never feel good, or healthy anymore. This problem is not only ruining my health, but has taken away all of my self esteem. I love to laugh and smile and I normally work out in the public. For the past three years, I have stayed hidden away in my home, contracting work so that I do not have to be seen. Not only have I taken a serious pay cut, but I feel shut off from the rest of the world. I don't even like to have to go shopping for food, and when I do have to go, I try not to make eye contact with anyone. If anyone out there can help me, PLEASE let me know. I don't know where else to turn and I am so very depressed and miserable. My youngest child graduates from high school next year and it is my dream to be able to attend and feel that I can openly smile and celebrate this wonderful time. I don't want to spend the rest of my life suffering in pain and hiding from the world. PLEASE HELP!

twnpapa
Here since: Jan 22, 2007
Male, 43
Disabled/Quadraplegic Help my wife with Med. Billing
My family is my job, I love my kids!
Gardnerville, Nevada, USA
Languages: English

I was paralyzed from the chest down in 1996, auto. Accident. It was while doing a mileage check to bid a job for Nye County. It was also on my own time, I really wanted to get the contract, as it would mean more income from the company I worked for. Vortex, was a great company, their profit share and performance bonus programs made it possible for all employees to make extra, with a way that no other company could match. I would get paid a monthly check on top of my hourly pay for whatever extra contract's or (PM, Preventive Maintenance) jobs I sold.


My main job was installing, repairing and doing P.M. on any chain accounts we had on a daily basis, and our most profitable work was in installing RSD's. Rolling steel doors, and sectional doors, as well as every other kind of door and hardware you can imagine. My company was becoming a nation wide business very fast while I was there. Our shop was located in Las Vegas, NV, each man was basically his own boss, we each had separate trucks stocked with all the power tools, mig and stick welding units, compressors for air tools, (Pneumatic) for those of us in the construction field, ladders, nail guns, impact wrench, with all the fittings + all the tools needed for working on glass doors, fire doors. Just one month before my accident, we had installed the biggest rolling steel door in the US, at the Flamingo Hilton, I guess I am going on and on sorry, but I really loved my job! Anyway after my accident they kept me in the hospital for six weeks, then four more months in rehab. I was in pretty bad shape, I could not even use my arms or hands, when I was realized, what had happened it was a big shock I kind of lost my mind for a few days after that my mom said I was talking to my dead grandfather like he was standing right next to me. I actually told my mom he was standing right next to her and trying to talk to her but she was not listening, she freaked out and ran out of my hospital room, I also according to my wife kept asking for my tools saying the door to my room needed to be fixed and why could she not simply bring them so I could fix it. Of coarse I cannot remember any of that but I beleive them, only because it was in my doctors report and he also told my some other crazy things I did, he said it was normal. That when the mind cannot handle the shock of what happened to the body it causes all kinds of different behavioral gliches to cope with the pain. Once I finally got out and went back home and tried to get back to some kind of normality, I started looking for a job even though I could not use my hands I figured the only way I was going to get back some use of my limbs was by using them! And one month later I had a job! It was putting tested by stickers on circuit boards and, (LED's) used in neon signs on the strip, menial but it really helped my regain function in my hands, well one hand anyway. My left hand had too much nerve damage, but hey I am right handed so at least I could still sign my name. Fast forward five years I had been injured again in a fall in a public rest room; I was doing a transfer into my chair when the grab bar broke out of the wall! It was only mounted with four 3/4 inch screws drilled into tile, which was only glued into the drywall! So it put me out of working anywhere but home.

 

 

So here we are, it’s 2002, my wheelchair lift transmission and suspension in my $54,000
wheelchair accessible truck needs to be replaced. I cannot work and my disability checks from Social Security barely pay the utilities, in fact it really does not! Since I was only thirty two at the time of my accident, I had not accumulated enough to pay me much of anything. So now after I was no longer able to work, due to my new injury and still had a $574.00 payment on a vehicle that was UN -driveable, plus a sixteen hundred a month mortgage. It was getting pretty bad, not only did we loose my income but we had our home and children to worry about But we managed to keep our home long enough too sell it without falling behind on our mortgage payment... That is until my truck’s cost to repair bill, was estimated at close to eighteen thousand dollars and change! So we had a choice to make, since my one year warrantee was up, you herd me right one year! For a vehicle that cost as much a hummer, and only had, 31,426 mile’s on it, and it was a limited warranty on top of that! Our choices were keep the truck and hope somehow to get financing to fix it, only because it would have cost much more to try and sell it and get a new one. So, we tried everything we new to come up with the money to pay for the repairs, but we could not. Now it seemed the only way to fix it and keep up with our payments was to sell our house. You must understand how hard this was, it was our first home and we only had it six months before my accident, and had been married five years.

We had really just started our lives as first time homeowners, at the time of my injury. So it was very hard on our family, but we kept our home for all of this time without ever missing a payment. That in itself was a hard and stressful, but we were so proud that even after becoming paralyzed from the chest down, I and my beautiful wife managed that and had twins! But this time we really had no other way than to sell the house for the funds to repair the truck.

 

 

Now, I am going to come right out and say it, right now we need help! My wheelchair lifts is broken again, and guess what the warranty is expired on my new two year old transmission and fifty six hundred dollar suspension is just fine. But we live in a rural area, so it is very important that I have transportation, to and from doctor’s appointments and also in case something happens again to me! Because of my injury, I have had to take really scary amounts of pain meds. On top of antidepressants, spasm, nerve pain drugs, I am not in the best of health; the worst thing for me to deal with is my seven year old twin boys, Camron and Dylon seeing their dad taken away in an ambulance. Dylon is already afraid dad will not come back, both of their grandparents, my wife’s mom and dad,which were my adopted mom and dad, that I loved very much both passed away in 2005.

 

 

Leaving them with only one grandparent my mom, but she lives so far away that they barely even see her other than of holidays. Now every time I get sick Dylon who spent a lot of time visiting mom and dad at the nursing home, and also in their condo before moms stroke, Camron was also their at the same time he is just not as much of a worrier as Dylon. Anyway, it has been hard we all have gone through a lot of pain and loss in the past year and a half, my mom is still here, but I know it because I was lucky enough to grow up with my grandfather always around, that the boys really miss him. Just FYI. My father left us when I was five, so I never really new him, my mom says I am better off.

But every boy and girl needs their parents whether it’s together or not, they need to be their when we need to rely on them. I hope you look at the picture up there that’s my life right their, my twin sons and more recently, in June of 05, my twin boy and girl Zackary, and Delainie. It is both for me and them I am asking for financial help to fix my wheelchair lift. For me because I cannot take my boys to a movie or just to burger king for that matter. But most of all it is for them, so dad can pick them up from school or go to church with them again. They both just finished their first year of catechism; I can’t wait to see them as alter boys. I can never forget how proud my Irish Catholic grandfather was when I had that honor, Anyway to the point, if anyone or any business can spare the money to help fix my truck email me at twnpapa@charter.net or just send it to our home,

1956 Currant Ct.

 

Gardnerville, NV89410 care of Stephen OR Marci Hinchey and family.

 

 

God bless and keep you in his heart and thank you from my heart, Stephen

Non-Profit Hunger Initiative Seeking Funds to Provide Chemical-Free Organic Foods to the Needy

Recently-established tax-exempt charitable organization seeks funding to holistically address hunger and health problems. 

Description and Mission: 

The Legacy Health Foundation is a progressive health and hunger initiative that strives to combat hunger in a new way -- holistically addressing the growing interrelated problems of hunger, malnutrition, and chronic illness. We believe that feeding the hungry alone is only a short-term solution.

Food products typically provided by hunger organizations that serve the needy, due to cost constraints, are often inexpensive, contain many toxic additives, and have little nutritional value.  Many people are unaware of the multitude of harmful chemicals present in our food supply, and the significant negative impact they can have on human health.  When individuals are contaminated with toxins that can trigger disease, and are weak, malnourished, and unable to fight disease due to the lack of nutrients present in most foods, it can become very difficult to recover or maintain a state of good health and function as productive members of society. 

For this reason, our goal is to promote awareness and avoidance of disease-causing toxins in our food and environment, and to provide healthier choices for those who need it the most and are typically the least able to afford it, including access to organic chemical-free foods and natural healing products and services.

The need for the types of products and services that the Legacy Health Foundation uniquely provides is great, and continues to grow.  Therefore, your tax-deductible donation is critical to helping us accomplish our mission, and is greatly appreciated!  You can also purchase natural health treatments and other products on our web site, and all of the profits will go directly to helping the needy through one of our programs.  Please visit our web site to learn more about our mission and how you can help at http://www.legacyhealthfoundation.org


Helping Hands Int'l, Inc.
Here since: Aug 11, 2007
38
Non Profit
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Languages: English, French, Spanish, German

Helping Hands International, Inc. (HHINTL)Provides Relief to the Poor, the Distressed and the Underprivileged Worldwide.

The Organization programs cover such areas as: HIV/AIDS Awareness, Emergency Relief Assistance,Youth Development, Mentoring, Fatherhood Initiative, Teen Job Readiness Program, Homelessness Prevention, Job Development and Placement, Care for the Elderly, Human Rights Protection, Democracy Advocacy, Immigration Counseling and Legal Services For Refugees and New-Comers, Environmental Protection , Sustainable Development.

Helping Hands International, Inc. is a humanitarian 501 (c) (3) Tax Exempt Organization governed by volunteers. Volunteerism is the backbone of the organization work and the reason for its growth and success. Thanks to the goodwill of its members, Helping Hands International, Inc. has been able to expand its impact all over the globe. But there is so much more that needs to be done. Please help Helping Hands International, Inc. maintains and expands its programs to meet the ever increasing needs of the underserved!

Donation to the organization is Tax-Deductible.

YOU can make a difference by becoming a Helping Hands International worldwide volunteer.

Please Join Us Support This " FACILITATOR OF THE HELPING CONTINUUM".

Visit:  www.hhintl.org to Donate Online or Call: 202-986-HELP ; Email: info@hhintl.org


 

saving-Nucha
Here since: Jan 25, 2007
Female, 52
Univ teacher (before she got cancer)
None - fighting cancer
Nice, France
Languages: English & French
To contribute via the registered charity Yes to Life, click here:
http://www.justgiving.com/saving-Nucha
 
Please help to save Nucha from cancer:
say Yes to Life

Please click here http://www.justgiving.com/saving-Nucha to make a donation to a recognized, registered charity, which guarantees that your donation will actually go directly to the clinic providing medical treatments.
 
At the young age of 51 years, Nucha has lung cancer, although she never smoked or drank. Her cancer consultants say that recovery is highly probable if she gets specialized treatments, but they are expensive and urgent. Nucha needs your support. More details on our website below.

Please help with a link on your website, blog or email signature.
http://perso.orange.fr/saving.Nucha/
Please send your link so that we can put it on Nucha's website. Thank you.
You may contact us here:  saving-Nucha AATT orange DDOTT fr
 
What's on your heart and mind today?

How are you today?

MeMelissa
Here since: Nov 8, 2007
Female, 24
Stay @ Home Mom / Disabled
Languages: English

Ok I was asking for christmas help but now I am changing my requests..

 I'm a disabled Mom of 2 lil boys! They are my life. We are having some really hard times right now. We are behind on alot of bills due to My health. I have Lupus and am in a flare and have been back and forth to the Dr alot lately. They now think I also have Fibro. I am just asking for anyone that can to help with some of my bills. I just want to get my lights paid before they cut the off. My house is now 2 months behind and I have 15 days to get a payment in or I will lose it. My Car is also behind but any help would be Wonderful!!!

 If you would like to know anything else please just ask.

Thanks for taking time to read this..

Melissa

 

Lights $200

House $850. x 2

Car $300

Updated Dec 07.07

Lady Alex
Here since: Dec 5, 2006
Female, 47
Flint, Michigan, USA
Languages: English

Just looking for help for my Mom & yes also for myself. Have tried & tried beyond means to keep working but my medical issues are getting to be such that I can't work anymore. I've fought my doctor wanting to put me on disability for some time, but I'm really tired & somewhat sickly. I can hardly even play my music anymore. I try keeping busy on occasion with some volunteer work; I've got to get out sometime & do something! I share a place with my Mom for financial reasons, but I'd sure like to be able to help out more. She's on disability helself but also does a bit of volunteer work. We don't have internet at home but we do manage to get to the library at least once a week, so I hope to be able to visit here as much as I can. I'm not sure what I'm asking for here but any help would be greatly appreciated! A decent home, food, furniture, car repairs, etc.

I also just discoved the mold in my home is black mold. I'm allergic to mold in general, but this black mold is part of the reason I'm sick--& in my own house! It's just a rental, & when we've called the landlord about it, he just keeps saying :use the bleach, use the bleach." That does work, but only for a very short time. When it comes back, it's worse than ever. And I recently discovered, along with the mold is some kind of nasty fungus. I called the Health Dept. & am waiting to see what happens. We do have legal recourse, but we don't have the means to move.

All any of us can do in these times is pray....please pray for my Mom & myself, & I will do the same for you--whomever you are. Again, any help is certainly appreciated. I also appreciate just having a place like this to ask & am glad others can ask also. Thank you!

Take care, & God Bless!

 

KKDDJ45
Here since: Sep 2, 2005
Female, 62
RES INSTRUTOR
USA
I AM A WIDOW STRUGGLING TO KEEP MY HEAD ABOVE WATER I HAVE BECOME A WIDOW IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS I HAVE ASKED FOR ASSITANTS FROM EVERY SOURCE THAT I CAN THINK OFF BUT I ALWAYS GET THE SAME REMARK THEIR ISNT ANYTHING THAT WE KNOW OFF THAT WILL HELP YOU
PaulaJean
Here since: Mar 5, 2008
Female, 38
Fort Worth, Texas

I am a mother of a 2 year old son.  My husband and I try very hard to make a home for our family.  He lost his job the day after Christmas and has had trouble finding another one.  I have picked up some contract work, and am now working two contract jobs in addition to my full time job.  I was diagnosed 2 years go with multiple sclerosis, so the extra work is not an easy task.

Anyway, we got behind one month on our house payment and have been unable to catch up.  Our bank is demanding two months (the behind month plus this month) payment within 48 hours.  I don't have it and don't know what to do.

Housing or financial assistance

I am a college student with 3 kids and a husband. I am trying to go to school to better be able to support our family and get off of welfare permanently. My husband has tried to find a job but with the hours he can work we have not received any calls from employers. He is limited in his hours of work because I can't drive and he needs to take me too and from school. I can't drive because I have untreatable absence seizures. Right now the power company, our landlord, and the phone company all want money from us that we can't give. I might also have to quit school because we don't have the money for gas in our vehicles to get me to and from school. We are on welfare at the moment so we get food stamps but that does not help with the household necessities that we need for the kids or us.

safetyman446644
Here since: Sep 12, 2005
Male, 27
EHS Advisor
Slocomb, Alabama, USA
Languages: English
I am an EHS Advisor aboard the MSV Q 4000.  I volunteer, give monies to charitees, and love to do Harley based fund raisers.  I am currently attempting to go to college to further my education in my job field.
ambermun21
Here since: Apr 30, 2008
Female, 25
Homemaker
Brenham, Texas
Languages: English

We are a low income family looking for assistane to help us make it! Ok let me get a little bit more into detail on how we need help. My husband is a Iraqi veteran he is 27 yrs old and is now disabled he was injured in iraq, and when he came home was discharged from the military. I am unable to work out of the home due to this and our 3 children. We live in government housing and would really like to have our own home. please any info possible would be great!

rjanel
Here since: Jan 29, 2007
Female, 32
Student
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Languages: English, a little spanish

I work as a medical assistant for a wonderful doctor, who teaches me so much about clinical medicine.  I know that this opportunity is going to help me become the best doctor I can be. 

Currently, I am in my last semester of undergraduate school.  My application for medical school is under review now. 

I volunteer my time for the Three Rivers Rowing Association: Adaptive Program.  In this program I help disabled people lead active lives by assisting them to get in the boats and on the water.  We row in the summer and we strength train in the winter.  It is a great program because it gives these people exercise, enjoyment and a sense of independence.

The picture is my Australian Shepherd, Dakota.. My sunshine, pride and joy!  If I weren't allergic to cats, I would have become a vet!

PaulUK
Here since: May 21, 2008
Male
Ukraine
Dnepropetrovsk

Dear sir! My name is Pavel,I am from Ukraine.I need some cash to my
mother operations.Medics demand 4300$
I work in the mine,have high
education,but my work pay in the month consist near 450-500$.In my
city anybody can't help me! I don't now,real,if it's possible to ask
beg by You.Excuse me for my English.Here is my bank information:
    
BENEFICIARY: Pavel Shpakov
ACCOUNT: 4149 6050 5023 6959
BANK OF BENEFICIARY:  PRIVATBANK DNEPROPETROVSK,
UKRAINE SWIFT CODE: PBANUA2X
INTERMEDIARY BANK:  JP MORGAN CHASE BANK    CHASE
METROTECH CENTER   7 TH FLOOR BROOKLYN NY 11245 USA
SWIFT CODE: CHASUS33
CORRESPONDENT ACCOUNT:  0011000080
Medicare Expert Willing To Donate Advice

For those of you suffering the costs of getting on in years and are confused my the whole system of Medicare, Parts A, B, C & D, I am willing to help.  I am a licensed insurance producer in PA, SD, ND, MN, NY, OH, KY, ID, IA. I also have a good deal of knowledge about Medicaid and Extra Help programs. I can help provide some guidance and answer any questions you may have. My advice is free and perhaps I can alleviate your suffering a little with some sound advice.

There are some of you which may be eligible for help that you are not even aware exists. I can help.

Odyssey77
Here since: Aug 3, 2007
Male, 38
Community Development Volunteer
MEDA USA
Auburn, Alabama, USA
Languages: French, English

I am here to solicit help for causes that I support that are being carried out by MEDA-USA in rural Cameroon.
This organization is made purely of volunteers who contribute money to help 22 villages in the Moghamo area of Cameroon, West Africa to sponsor kids orphaned by AIDS, provide scholarship to poor kids, to provide basic drinking water, to provide skills training to rural women.

Watch this video to learn more.

I really need help to make a difference.
Anything you can do will be very much appreciated.
Odyssey77

Desperate for Help - They want to amputate the leg

This is our friend KC who is suffering from a severe case of lymphedema.  The doctor wants