Hello, my name is Reese and I am a single mother of four.  I was recently divorced and my ex-husband has my three youngest children, whom I haven't seen since August of '06.  Their ages are 3, 4 and 7; I miss them very much.  I can't afford to see them, as every bit of money I make working goes toward my bills and caring for my 9 year old son, who lives with me. I have rent, utilities, insurance, food costs, vehicle maintenance costs and child support that I pay all on my own. I do not and am not eligible to receive any kind state aid.  I do not receive child support. I make just enough to barely cover all my obligations. I just desperately want to see my children, so they don't forget me and thier brother.  I  live in Alabama and they reside in Ohio. The trip alone in gas money would cost $250 round trip, and another $100 in food costs for me and my son during the trip would be needed.

So you know more about me...I am 30 years old. I love to smile and spread joy to others, but lately I have been so dejected, that I feel like I am slipping into a depression. I feel that I am letting my kids down because I am not there for them. One of my wishes is to finish school and obtain a better job so that I may support my kids more than I'm able to now.  I am a part time student and I work full time. I will graduate with my B.S. in engineering in approx. two years. I have such high hopes and I pray everyday for God to make a way for me to be nearer to them. I'm up against more obstacles than I ever have been before. I am hurting so much inside. I don't have any other help...my family can't afford to help me at all. Please if you can help me, you may contact me at thisalln@yahoo.com. We can discuss my situation further.

my name is candace i am a single 29 year old mom with 4 young kids ages 5 thru 12..we have been through alot this year.we moved to a different town to escape an abusive situation full of drugs and violence...we were doing ok and i was a waitress making it for us..i was recently fired may 23rd.and we are very broke.bills rent and daily needs are not met. i do not qualify for cash assistance and child support comes few and far between.the shut off notices are rollin in and unemployment is only 60 a week due to the waitress wages here.every penny i get is a borrowed one and have no clue when i can pay our way or them back..finding a job is hard when i barely even have bus money..bottom line we need anything and everything right now..3 to 5 grand would put us right where we need to be..please if u can help let me know..i filled out grant forms already and i still havent heard anything...please if you can help us. thank you