and myself are just a few. We have taken the time to compile a TON of resources to help others.
We have all been in the same shoes at one time or another - some of us still are. By working together and helping eachother, we can make it through.
We will try to address your posts individually, if we can. However, due to the enormity of the site, the numerous requests, and the vast number of resources available - not to mention the scammers who post - it can be difficult at times. Please be patient. Please check previous posts and pre-existing pages for information.
We are not perfect, we make mistakes. We have bad days - just like you. We have bills to pay, familes to care for, illnesses to deal with, and other burdens just like you. BUT just like you, we have a desire to make our lives, and the lives of those we meet, better in some small way. We may send a prayer, a cyber hug, information, links, advice, or even maybe some construcive criticism, if necessary. We do what we do, because we need to, in our own way. If we are lucky, we get to see people move on because they have found the help they needed and do not need to be here anymore. The creators of AIDPAGE have given us, all of us, a great opportunity to reach out and help one another. Please, make the most of your time here: to share, to hope, to dream of a better life; then go out and make it happen!
Please tell me about broken links and ANY other errors on my pages! Thank you!
The NATIONWIDE organizations listed below can assist you with your basic needs, including: food, clothing, rent, utilities, transportation, back to school needs, medical, dental, and holiday needs.
IF they cannot assist you, they may be able to refer you to someone who can.
Internet site that list social service agencies by state
A NATIONWIDE listing of social services offices and applications online HUD - RENTAL ASSISTANCE If you need rental assistance this is the place to start. Subsidized housing is based on your income and often times it is much quicker to get into a subsidized apartment than to wait for a Section 8 Subsidy approval Also check out how subsidized rent is determined Ways to Work A LOAN program specifically for low income families in need of a car or car repair, who do NOT qualify for conventional loans.
Support for military personnel and their families Assistance just for military and their families Free Application for Federal Student Aid - FAFSA government grants to finance your education United Health Care Childrens Foundation Grants, up to $5,000, can help families pay for the costs associated with therapies suchas speech, physical and psychotherapy sessions; for medical equipment such aswheelchairs, braces, hearing aids and eye glasses; and for orthodontia and dental treatments. MODEST NEEDS non-profit organization reaching out to hard-working individuals and families whosuddenly find themselves faced with small, emergency expenses that they have no wayto afford on their own OPEN DIRECTORY PROJECT Listing of organizations which grant wishes to disabled, terminally ill, children andadults. Prosper loan program for people - from people Partnership for Prescription Assistance assistance with medications for those without insurance Donated Dental services In each state at least one program coordinator is responsible for determining thatapplicants are either disabled, elderly or medically compromised and have no other wayfor paying for dental care. Together Rx discount card for prescriptions Toys for Tots Christmas assistance for families with children FREECYCLE looking for something? Getting rid of something? Check out FreeCycle!
United Health Care Children’s Fund might be able to help. "Grants, up to $5,000, can help families pay for the costs associated with therapies such as speech, physical and psychotherapy sessions; for medical equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids and eye glasses; and for orthodontia and dental treatments." united health care
HOUSING
HUD/SECTION 8/Govt subsidized housing Section 8 housing usually has a long list because the subsidy is attached to the person, not the property. This means that regardless of where the person lives, they still get the subsidy. In NY the waiting list is 8-10 years. ****If at anytime, you are denied accessibility to applying for any program, you should contact your local city, county, or state leaders and have them intervene on your behalf. - THIS APPLIES TO ANYONE WHO IS DENIED ASSISTANCE.
HOWEVER, there is another alternative. Subsidized housing where the subsidy stays with the property rather than with the renter. You would still pay the same amount of rent - it is based on your income - but you would have to move into a government subsidized property.
In most cases, these are handicapped accessible, family oriented, all the maintenance is included - among other things.
I am including the link for HUD below - just click on the proper state and take it from there. You will need a minimal security deposit - which you can possibly get paid by social services or another charitable organization.
Regardless of how long the list is you should still be able to be put on the list. Contributed links:
HAC -HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL Does NOT help individuals, BUT does have a lot of information and links for individuals- please browse through the site for more information.
* Some of the listings we have do charge very little fee.
* Some places they ask you for small donation. We still list them Free Medical clinicss/Clinics as they are almost free.
There is one listing which ask for $20.00 per visit. We considered listing them, we made a note in the listing that they charge. As long as we see a motive towards helping people who are in need of medical help we consider them Free Clinics (We agree that we are going away from "Free") but we know their effort is worth lot more to lots of people.
* Some are for low income people, some are for homeless
* Some only serve the local community residents.
* Some Clinics are specific to HIV treatment etc. (We list them as well)
We provide personal financial guidance to members of the public who cannot afford a financial advisor, or who are facing an immediate or unusual financial need.
GRASSROOTS.ORG This is one site you have to see for yourself! If you want to start a non-profit, volunteer, get involved, or just do some research, this is the place to start! From Grassroots:
"The mission of Grassroots.org is to serve as a catalyst for positive social change by leveraging modern technologies and business best practices. Grassroots.org spreads important social information via our network of socially-focused web sites, while also providing non-profit organizations with free valuable resources to increase their efficiency and productivity.
Our ultimate goal is to adopt 10,000 nonprofit members, and to provide them each with an average of $10,000 of services per year at no charge (for a total savings of $100 million per year!). Additionally we will continually develop over 30 high profile nonprofit Internet portals in cooperation with specialist partners, utilizing high profile domains such as PlanetEarth.org, Relief.org, ImmigrationReform.com, Philanthropists.org, Diseases.org, Homeless.org, Crime.org, Liberties.com, and Childrens.net
We strive to deliver clear and objective information that is usable by everyday global citizens, with extra emphasis on issues facing the United States. Our social action websites are designed to encourage individuals to get involved in their communities and to provide them with the information they need to make a difference.
We focus on everyday citizens by offering free action oriented information on our sites, via our forums - and through our social action email addresses, blogs, and other technologies. We provide individuals with ways to express themselves, learn, share, and to volunteer on important projects.
We focus on nonprofits by offering free services including our one of a kind Grassroots Toolbox full of free valuable web based services – plus full-featured web hosting, free domain registration, free website design, mentoring services, consulting and more."
The EFSP National Board does not provide direct client assistance. Direct assistance is provided through a variety of resources, which may include EFSP funding in your community. If you are in search of assistance for yourself or someone you know, you should look in the community services section of your local telephone directory. You should find these pages in the front of your directory and should look for listings for American Red Cross, Catholic Charities or Catholic Social Services, The Salvation Army, United Way Information and Referral, or other non-profit service providers. You may also click on Funded Organizations, here or on the EFSP homepage, to find organizations funded through EFSP in your community who may be able to assist or refer you to the appropriate assistance.
SEX OFFENDER
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You have to have HOPE to get though your difficult times in life.
FAITH To believe you will make it
You need INSPIRATION to find HOPE, FAITH, COURAGE and STRENGTH
You need COURAGE to deal with what life is throwing at you.
STRENGTH will get you through another day.
We all have these things in ourselves, we just need to find it. You are not alone and as long as you are here you will never be alone. There are people here who will pray for you, who will point you in the right direction and who will stand by your side helping you every step of the way.
are the most helpful and wonderful people. Together we can help you find the assistance you need, pray you have the strength and courage to make it another day, and encourage you to take the steps to help yourself.
I can not help you financially, I can not do what these wonderful people do everyday. But I can help you learn to be more self sufficient, and I can help you find the HOPE, FAITH, INSPIRATION, COURAGE, and STRENGTH that you will need to climb the mountain in front of you.
I've never done anything like this before and I'm a little nervous but I need all the help I can get right now.
My baby got really sick a couple years and at the same time my husband got laid off from his job of 4 years due to the weather. We were already living check to check so it was only a short period of time before we ran out of money and got evicted from our home. We're a family of 5, our oldest was 5 years old at the time, and we ended up homeless for 8 months.
In that period of time of being homeless, we were in a car accident and my leg got broken. I went to the ER and was treated there and almost two months later I got the first bill. I wrote them back and explained the situation and asked if there was anything we could do to work together to pay the bill and they told me no, it had to be paid in 3 payments (which was $800 per payment) or paid in full. So I said there was nothing I could do, I don't have ANY money (which was the honest truth).
Then a few months later I got a letter from an attorney who said they were going to sue me for the money. So I called them and the lady I spoke with told me I was pathetic and if I couldn't pay the bill and new I couldn't pay it then I had no right to go to the doctor in the first place. They said they wouldn't accept any form of payments that the account had to made in full. I ended up hanging up on her and cried my eyes out.
I have sent them letters after letter stating that I have recently moved into a home and am looking for a job and as soon as I begin working I would pay them their money. This was 3 months ago and I haven't heard anything from them until today when I got another threatening letter from them saying they felt they now had no choice but to sue me for the funds and if the account wasn't paid in full in 30 days they'd take legal action.
I have no money!! It's not like I have a huge savings that I just don't want to touch, I really don't have any money. I live in a bad neighborhood, in an absolutely disgusting house (with no central heat or a/c). We burn a lot of candles cause they are cheaper than electricity. I receive food stamps and WIC and my kids are on Medicaid but this state doesn't offer any assistance for medical or bills to adults. My husband works 10 hours a day, 6 days a week and a lot of holidays and we make just enough to pay rent and what little utilities we have. We don't have a vehicle anymore because of the accident. I just don't have any money.
If they garnish my husband wages, we'll be homeless again. Like I said, he brings home just enough to pay our rent and utilities. If they take his wages we can't pay our rent or utilities anymore.
I know I owe this money, even if some of the charges are outrageously high, but I just don't have any money to pay them!!! How am I supposed to pay them if I don't have any money to give them? Can anyone help me?
Here since: Dec 20, 2006
Male, 49
Service Technician/Locksmith
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, USA
Languages: English
I like to do volunteer work and help with children that lack basic needs. I love children, but have none of my own. I have helped out several single parent familes around the holidays for the past few years. I've found that some families need ongoing help all year and not just at the holiday season. I have been a public school employee for 22 years, and serve on a local church board. I prefer to help someone directly without going through an organization. I've done volunteer work before for organizations and was surprised at how much of the donated funding was spent on administrative expenses, and how little went to the recipients. I really like the concept of Aidpage.
Here since: Aug 4, 2007
Female, 28
Seeking Angels To Donate Items To Needy Families
DE,and PA, New Jersey, USA
Languages: English
Please Pass This Along
Would You Like To Help A Family In Need ?
Send Me An Angel is a Group that Is Open To Families Who Are In Need Of Help With Holidays, Birthdays, Baby Items, Clothing, Furniture, School Supplies, Food, and emergency funding.
And To Anyone That Would Be Interested In Becoming An Angel To A Family In Need.
To Protect Our Donors and to ensure that all members are really in need of help, All families requesting to join Send Me An Angel are required to complete an application and will be required to submit verification of their needs at the donors request.
If you know anyone who may be able to help please pass this link along to them. This will only work if we have donors so please let your church members, clubs, and friends know about Send Me An Angel.
Cant help financially?
Join one or all of the survey groups listed in the links below. When you join these sites using the referral links I have listed I will recive a referral bonus.
I am using 100% of my earnings from these sites to buy christmas presents for the children of Send Me An Angel.
Fusion Cash I’ve already earned $120 here completing the No Credit Card Needed Offers and by referring new members. Payments are processed on the 20th of each month and you can request payment at as little as $25
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
American Dental Association Check with your local dental society for low cost and free dental programs in your area.
Community Outreach [Oregon] Extremely low cost medical and dental care for low-income families without health insurance (may require $10 for visit); services for homeless families (FIT) include access to FIT food bank, household and toiletries or personal hygiene supplies. (541) 758-3000 Community Outreach, Inc. 865 NW Reiman Ave • Corvallis, OR • 97330
Dental Care in TN [Tennessee] How to get dental care for low income adults in Tennessee.
Dentistry For All [Massachusetts] A program for low income individuals and families who do not have dental insurance or Medicaid (state assistance) coverage are eligible to participate. The program is open to Massachusetts residents only. Offers reduce fees at participating dentists for most dental services.
United Health Care Children's foundation - Grants, up to $5,000, can help families pay for the costs associated with therapies such as speech, physical and psychotherapy sessions; for medical equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids and eye glasses; and for orthodontia and dental treatments.
Hi my name is Megan, I have two kids and another one on the way and I am only 20 years old I have hundreds of bills that i have not paid, diapers to buy, soap and shampoo, I have been stuck with my kids father with no where to go and he doesnt do anything... i want to get away but cannot afford it, Im so poor i just want to die but i cant cuz i love my kids. I need money really badly.. no one has a job and the housing is paid for by our local metropolitan housing. It is in my boyfreinds name and I cant kick him out. And i have to wait 18 months to get on it my self HELP
Here since: Feb 14, 2008
Female, 44
Housewife
Languages: English
Still in need of help! Dealing with Financial troubles badly! our home is in forclosure and were about to lose everything! Can't believe that I have been looking for help since Last year to keep from getting this way, and nothing but scammer after scammer gets in touch with me! there doesn't seem to be anyone out there anymore that has a soul that would or even could help anyone that is having trouble anymore. been working on getting things caught up but still falling behind with everrything going up all the time. just about can live or raise a family! want has this world gotten too. it's a shame! I pray all the time that things get better and so far nothing is working right for me. I have faith and my heart keeps telling me that things are going to get better, but I hope I'm not trying to raise a family in the streets by the time that this would come true. God Bless all of US!
: This aidpage was started as a comment on "WHO ~ KNEW?"
If you are looking for help, these are the first places to look. There is a TON of information on all of these pages and everyone has taken a lot of time to search for this information and post it for you to use.
Here since: May 3, 2006
Female, 30
Nutritional Consultant
The Wellness Retreat
Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Languages: English
I have been graciously given the gifts of helps and compassion and enjoy nothing more in life than helping others. I am currently trying to start my own nonprofit to help the poor and low income mothers. I am not financially strong at this point, but believe in my calling to help others and God does give me connections to resources and the wisdom to discern what to do for situations. I will help where I can. Please feel free to contact me at thewellnessretreat@yahoo.com
I am also a holistic nutritional consultant and provide free advice and personalized plans on naturally overcoming and curing sickness and disease. Feel free to contact me with your health problems as well! Take care and God bless
Here since: Mar 20, 2008
Female, 35
School Bus Driver
West Palm Beach, Florida
Languages: English
In desperate need of help! For the past two years I have been having problems out of my now 14yr old son. My older son was shot five times because, my 14yr old had a charlie horse and kicked dirt on a young man's pants while they were at a park. Since then he has been acting out. I have have went above and beyond trying to get help and conseling for him. He was on the honor role and started receiving failing grades because he refused to gto school. I have went as far as filing an ungovernable petition to have him court ordered to go to school, stay from certain places and so-called friends. As a mother of four young men I try to be firm, but fair. My requirements of my children are simple, go to school, keep your room clean, don't use drugs and Be a Something and Somebody instead of a Nothing and Nobody! On March 04, 2008 my 14 year old son was home after refusing to go to school. I then questioned him about being home once again. He then started yelling at me, saying that "he hate me", and telling me that "he will Knock me out"! I threw a paint brush at him and he balled up his fist and said that, "he will knock me out".After being threatned by my on child I called 911 and I waited on the police.Once the police arrived one of the officers said that , "as a mother you have every right to discipline your children especially if they are rude and disrespectful". The officers then left and a female officer returned to tell me that she was training the other officer and he was wrong and that "I did not have a right to discipline". I was on the phone with my mother and I was telling her what the officer said. I explained to her that I work everyday and that My Children Must Abide By The Rules. She then told me to hang up the phone, but she never read me my rights or told me that she was placing me under arrest. I told her that "I did not do anything wrong". She then grabbed my arm and yelled for another officer, he came in and stomped on my foot and slapped me on my neck pulling me down the stairs. After falling down the stairs I was told if I did not put my hands behind my back they was going to taser me. They took me to the police station, although they never read me my rights. I told them that I needed medical care because I had no feeling in my toes and they were bleeding. I was taken to the hospital, once examined I had to get stitches in one of my toes and the other one was broken. I was then taken to PBSO Jail and booked on domestic battery on my son who was very disrespectful to me. Now I am on a leave from my job, because once release I was seen by two other doctors who refused to let me work due to foot, shoulder and lower back injuries I sustained from the Officers using excessive force. All I want to do is be the best mother to my children. It's so much crime and gang activity where we live and I don't want my kids to become apart of that. I am in need of some financial help or resources. If you can Help me please send the prayers,financial assistance or resource information to Juanetta Lewis 182 East 28th Street Riviera Beach, Florida 33404 or email me at Lewis2davis@aol.com .Thank you in advance, pray for me and God Bless You!
I am 48 and a father of six. I have 7 dependants. -I have not been working for almost 4 years. Life is becoming difficult. Employers are not very keen to employ persons who are over 40. There a plenty of young graduates out there searching for employments. These graduates are not particulars how much they get pay as long as there are works. I have tried and attended so many interviews but failed to secure any jobs. Household bills are accumulating. House loan has to be serviced and has not been serviced for 6 months. To sustain the family, I do all kind of works. I cut grass, collecting aluminium cans, wash plates etc. The money is not much but at lease i could provide some foods for the family.
I am appealing to those with kind hearts to extend some financial assistant in the form of small donation. May God bless you all.
With this donation, I would start some small business and sustain my family.
Donation could be forwarded via Debit Card.
Card : MasterCard.
Card No. 5267 4877 0029 3307
Nam: Abdul Aziz
or
Bank Account Name: Malayan Banking Berhad
Account No. 1146 0003 7620
Holder Name: Abdul Aziz Bin Yusoff
Bank Address: Level 1 & 2, Menara IMC, 8 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
I am seeking financial aid from anyone who is able to help. I am trying to get back on my feet but have student loans and credit card debt that I cannot get out from under with my current income. I have a full-time job, and work part-time jobs in my free time, but I can not leave this debt behind me. I am moving backward--falling deeper into debt, cannot pay my bills, and am being eaten alive by interest. Please help me in any way you can. I accept donations and feedback on my website.
I am a 47 year old disabled mother of 1. I need financial help with 1 of my prescriptions that neither Medicare nor Medicaid will pay for. I also need asistance financially with dental & eye care. Can you help me or have any suggestions. Thank you. Please email me, zcara at zcara@adelphia.net.
