I am a mother of three truely great kids, 2 girls ages 7 and 12, and a little boy getting ready to turn 3. I love my kids and spend all my time with them while my boyfriend of 11 years kills himself to support us. We have struggled our hole life together becomeing parents at 17. We have tryed to give our children everything and more. My boyfriend came from a rough background were his mother provided for the family and his father did nothing. He doesn't want his kids to have to grow up without haveing any one around so he insist that I stay home with them. I don't mind, my mother stayed home with me when I was growing up, but it makes me feel like I'm not contributing to the household. After moving around every year for the past 11 years we finally bought a house. He works as a carpet installer which means he is self employed, he does this back breaking works by himself and has no insurence. Recently he hurt his back and had to do small jobs just to pay the bills, we have been struggleing ever sence. We have managed to keep up the regular bills but the house payment has fallen behind and now we are in forecloser. I don't know what to do. I have prayed and saved money but it is not enough to get out of forecloser they want 2800 dollaers and I only have 1500. Even if I can come up with the amount they want, then I have to go on payment arrangement and I can't afford that. I have thought about going to a local church to ask for help. But I feel like there are so many people out thier who need help more than I do. I just don't want to lose my house. My daughter has been to 5 differant schools in the last 7 years and moving would mean another school. She is only in sixth grade, I don't know what to do. I am out of ideas. We can make our regular payments and stay up with our regular bills if we can just get out of this situation. We are trying to help ourselfes and it feels like because we are no one else want to. Shouldn't it be the other why around though? I hate to ask for money when there are poeple who are worse off but if you would like to help I am willing to listen to any and all suggestions.  If you would like to help you can E-mail me at tbeachboard@comcast.net .

I am a single mother of a 3mos old and a 14 month old.  I don't know what to do.  The father is nowhere to be found and I can barely by formula.  I am trying very hard to work and not rely on the system.  But I almost have no choice.  I am August 3rd I will be evicted if I don't come up with at least 3000.00.  My only immediate option is a shelter and in Nevada i desperatly don't want my babies to be in a hot shelter.  I am scared and desperate.  I promise if there is anyone who is willing to lend me a helping hand I will repay you with interest.  I do work.  But I just need a little boost to get things back on track.  I will provide you all the information you need.  Thank you

Hello all --  I need assistance.  I lost my job with a local fashion retailer here in Reynoldsburg, OH back in February, 2007.  I started a sales job with a company in April, 2007, but found that there was some less-than-ethical activity going on, so I left the company.  Since then, I have had my resume, which is extensive and diverse, posted on 8 different job search sites since April, with not so much as a call, response or interview.  I have applied for local jobs doing things I would have done when I was 18 and starving in Los Angeles, only to be "over-qualified".  I have received all of the help I can from friends and family, and am having trouble supporting my 11 year old son at this point.  It is so unfair for him, and I am trying desperately to keep afloat.  Gas, electric, water...the necessities, are getting to where I am out of options for payment plans and assistance.  In addition, my son has ADHD and needs pills I cannot afford, not to mention dental issues for both of us.  I have a heart murmur and the broken teeth in my mouth could possibly send bacteria into my heart valves that could make me very ill, or worse.  I struggled at 18 on my own in L.A., to work myself up to a very nice place by time I was 27.  Having moved back to Ohio, I landed a great job with the local fashion retailer I spoke of earlier, only to be let go after 6 years.  I have not been this low since I was 18, and I am just at the end of my rope.  My faith keeps me going.

Anybody have any ideas?  I am at the end of my rope, trying to keep the faith and keep my chin up.  I appreciate your taking time to read this.  I hope you are in a good place today as you read this. 

Sincerely,

MBlack

Hello. Im a 28 yr old single mom to 7 great children.  My oldest just turned 12.  We are stuggling severly.  My soon to be ex husband is in prison for molesting a 14yr old.  My children are the only family I have.  Due to the abusive marriage I was in I have no one to turn to. Im trying desperately to get on my feet and support us.  Any help is greatly needed and appreciated. Im not a scam as many online probably are. This is a real plea. Thank you for any help you can offer us!

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My name is Tawny up until Aug 18th 2006 I was employed as nursing assistant with our local hospice I am now handicapped. I have short term disability insurance thru my company it was filed on Sept 1st I still have not recieved a payment! This is now the 27th of Sept I have called a lawyer he said nothing can be done unless they deny my claim. My savings are gone I am about to lose my car and I cant pay my lot rent My disability is now permanent.I have a computer in my home that i am using to do customer service work However it will take a good two weeks to get a decent check.I am NOT looking for a handout just a helping hand to get thru this time My daughter is living with a friend because I cant take care of her now Has anybody else been here? How do you get immediate help?

I am living in alabama with my children and the bills are behind and my electricity is about to be turned off. I don't get any welfare or help from government. My husband is a long haul driver and the fuel cost and the company shorting his checks have put us behind. If someone could help us catch up we could repay the money in installments or with a barter or trade.