(updated May 12, 2008)

I have been away from Aidpage, but not completely out of the picture. What I have I been up to?

I had been making many attempts to still get the word out about what I am doing, but I had not been received well at a couple places:

• Myspace kicked me off four times. The fourth time, I managed to keep the page running for a few months, and I logged in only to discover that I was removed once again. I am not sure what their reasoning was. It was a description of how I was helping others. I had helped many families through that page so it was very disappointing, and I lost track of people in line to receive help.
  
• I posted a page on Squidoo.com. and that page, too was removed after receiving a lot of criticism from members there. I wasnt asking for money; only describing how I was helping others. Apparently I seemed a little too good to be true or people just didnt believe me.

I HAVE been accepted with open arms at WishUponAHero.com. I am very active there under the name 'The Empty Hanger' Here is how I have helped and currently help others. To date, I have granted over 20 wishes, and more that is not tallied on the site.

• Sending cards for birthdays, encouragement, friendship, sympathy. That just costs a stamp!
• Offering advice on situations
• Sending books (via media mail)
• Sending spiritual literature (I returned to church in January accepting Jesus into my life)
  
• Sending small packages of clothes
• Sending coupons
• Sending school supplies
  
• Sending my old eyeglass frames to woman who cannot afford new ones. (current)
• Workiing on a HUGE giveaway starting May 1st for WUAH. (shipping covered by anonymous donor)
  

OTHER CHANGES

• 'The Empty Hanger' has been scaled back to a local operation. It was a difficult decision. Aside from what I do above, I still manage to provide packages of good usable clothing to persons in need. I find them at the local food pantry mostly, and word of mouth. Someone will email me at projectemptyhanger@mail2me.com, and we arrange a mutual public meeting place for the person's safety and mine. Its worked out pretty well, and I bypass shipping costs altogether. I do ask a lot of questions beforhand, because my genorisity has been taken advantage of on several occasions, and it is how I screen people. I find that those that are evasive are not being honest with me.
• I am considering turning over 'The Empty Hanger' as an outreach project at my church.

ADVOCACY

• Alzheimer's Awareness My dad passed away from the disease January 21st, 2008. He was diagnosed in 2003, and we watched this independant and strong man fight for a long time until we had to place him in a nursing home in 2006. It wiped us out financially and emotionally. I've currently been put into a position to help my mom who lost his pension (because she was not married to him when he retired). I use his likeness in many ways to help educate others about Alzheimer's. I am beginning an initiative for leglislation so that no other families should be forced into poverty for making the decision to place a totall dependant loved one into long-term care. You can view a video I made by visiting the following link: Alzheimer's Video
• NEW! I also have changed my dad's tribute page to one of an Alzheimer's Awareness subject matter. It is called: Alzheimer's: Know More. I have also created tshirts and other merchandice to raise funds to donate to my local Alzheimer's association.
  
• Go to the tribute page.
  

If your family is affected by this disease and need some advice or just to talk, please email me at projectemptyhanger@mail2me.com, and put 'Alzheimers' in the subject line.

Elaine, for all your help and support to 'The Empty Hanger'

Staff and Admin of Aidpage for your support

Everyone here who reads and takes interest in my little endeavor!

I'm having a rummage sale! (Updated May 12th)

Locally, my mobile home community is having a rummage sale at the beginning of June. I am hoping to raise enough money on my own so that I can use some of the proceeds to send out a few more packages. My family has been busily cleaning out the house and garage, and wow the treasures that we accumulate in a year.

If you live in the Northwest Indiana area, and are interested in learning more about my community's rummage sale, please don't hesistate to ask. I will be offering discounts to my local friends at Wish Upon A Hero, and I am offering the same here on Aidpages. For details, please ask.

Hello,

I am a 24 year old single mom here is Balch Springs , Texas. I am needing help with gifts and groceries this year for Christmas. My daughter turned 3 years old in August and is not picky at all. Winter clothes are needed very badly. Toys are not a necessity. Please let me know if there is anyone oput there who can help. Thanks and Have a Great Day!

Hello,

I am a 24 year old single mom here is Balch Springs , Texas. I am needing help with gifts and groceries this year for Christmas. My daughter turned 3 years old in August and is not picky at all. Winter clothes are needed very badly. Toys are not a necessity. Please let me know if there is anyone oput there who can help. Thanks and Have a Great Day!

Hi, I'm Darci a married mom to two wonderful kids ages 5 and 9. Even though my husband and me work very hard at our jobs,even working overtime at times we are having trouble making ends meet. I need help in the area of buying winter clothes for my children. I managed to scrape up enough to buy their supplies, and a few clothes at rummage sales to start them off at school. Now they need warmer clothes which I can't afford to buy. Is there is anyone that can help me...please? Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. 

Hi, I'm Darci a married mom to two wonderful kids ages 5 and 9. Even though my husband and me work very hard at our jobs,even working overtime at times we are having trouble making ends meet. I need help in the area of buying winter clothes for my children. I managed to scrape up enough to buy their supplies, and a few clothes at rummage sales to start them off at school. Now they need warmer clothes which I can't afford to buy. Is there is anyone that can help me...please? Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. 

Hi

Im here ,because i need help.I know,that most of You will say,that i made it up or that im stupid,but i really need some help.

My husband left me on 31st of August,We live in small village ,Im workin full time(35 hours a week,5.35 per hour).I have 4 years old daughter,she started a school and really enjoying it,but my wages is about 600 per month,when rent is 500,council tax 100 and all the bills.I may get some help (benefits)but it takes time,also can have few more extra hours at work,but i need to pay rent now.

I never asked for a finnancial help before,but i have to now,Im Polish and havent got many friends,but please if anybody could help me with bills,or even winter clothes for my daughter or me than i will be so greatfull.I can provide all the proofs like payslips etc,

Please help if You can

Hi, my name is Heather and I am looking for a little help with winter clothes and Christmas this year.  I have bad credit and am unable to get a personal loan or credit card.  I don't need much.  I am looking for a loan around $300-$500 so I can get my kids and family the clothes they need and a few gifts for Christmas.  I don't know what kind of information you need from me.  My email address is mfastdriver123@hotmail.com.  Thank you for taking the time to read this.

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