Why Don't Rich People Give Away More Money?

Some people are really, really rich:

Take Oracle's founder, Lawrence J. Ellison. Mr. Ellison's net worth last year was around $16 billion. And it will probably be much bigger when the list comes out in a few weeks. With $16 billion and a 10 percent rate of return, Mr. Ellison would need to spend more than $30 million a week simply to keep from accumulating more money than he already has, to say nothing of trying to spend down the $16 billion itself.

He spent something like $100 million on his Japanese-style mansion in Woodside, Calif., making it among the more expensive private residences ever built. But that is only about three weeks worth of the interest he earns on his wealth. And a house doesn't actually spend down his net worth because it is an asset that can be resold. At least part of the $100 million is just a different way of saving.

Mr. Ellison would have to spend that $30 million a week -- $183,000 an hour -- on things that can't be resold, like parties or meals, just to avoid increasing his wealth.

Obviously, I can't begin to comprehend that kind of wealth. But Austin Goolsbee, in the Times, goes on to wonder why the super-rich don't give away more of their money, like Buffett. After all, there is no rational reason to have billions and billions of dollars. Nobody can spend that much money, and neither can your kids.

Goolsbee concludes that the answer is social status:

Perhaps they [the super-rich] get something different from having money -- clout, power, the ability to dominate an industry. Or perhaps these are just competitive people who care about their position compared with other people on the list.

They accumulate more so they can lord it over the other families who have less -- a bit like having enough nuclear weapons to blow up the world several times but making more to stay ahead of the other guy.

I'm sure that explanation is partially correct, although Buffett and Gates have gotten more "social-status" points for giving away their money than your average billionaire has gotten for being number 287 on the Forbes 400 list.

I think the simplest answer is that making money feels good. Economists assume that money is just a proxy for future utility, a fungible scrap of paper that we use to purchase pleasurable things. But money itself doesn't, or shouldn't, give us pleasure. The dopaminergic jolt of happiness comes from spending, not earning.

But money does make us happy. A dollar, or several billion dollars, is its own reward. That, at least, was the conclusion of a Neuron paper a few years back by Hans Breiter. He had people play simple gambles for cash inside an fMRI machine. If they won the gamble, they earned a few dollars. To Breiter's surprise, he found that making money activated the same set of dopamine-rich brain regions as cocaine and other addictive drugs.* That's why the filthy rich don't give away more of the money that they can't possibly spend: seeing all those zeroes in their bank account just feels too good.

*The good news is that giving away money is also rewarding. As Thoreau put it, "Goodness is the only investment that never fails."

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WHAT'S OUR MISSION?
TO GAIN FINANCIAL STABILITY
TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN ON A MONTHLY BASIS
TO FINISH SCHOOL, GET OUT OF DEBT, AND TRAVEL
TO BETTER OURSELVES SO THAT WE CAN HELP OTHERS WHO MAY NEED IT

Stop hatin'!

I read a book a few years ago called A Natural History of the Rich that offered some insight into that question, including the social status points you can score for largesse.

It wasn't a scientific study or anything, but it was pretty entertaining.

By Genevieve Williams (not verified) on 01 Mar 2007 #permalink

I liked the quip about Warren Buffett after he announced most of his wealth would be going into the Gates Foundation:

"Warren Buffett is so rich he can't spend his money by himself - he has to hire Bill Gates to do it for him..."

I think a major reason is that people who wear really big salaries (CEOs for major companies, etc) are fairly constrained as far as time goes. Managing major charitable initiatives takes a bit of work - Gates didn't start his major philantrophic push until after he had handed over CEO to Ballmer and is currently transitioning Chief Software Architect to Ray Ozzie to spend more time working on it, and I'm guessing most people wouldn't hand over broad descretion in how to spend their money to others.

I think this misinterprets what wealth is. It's not like they have this money in dollars laying around the house. If they place it in investments, those investments allow companies the capital to invest in expansion which means expanding the number of jobs. If they place it in banks (which most don't do) they lower the cost of money making it cheaper for businesses to expand, again, expanding the number of jobs. If they build fantastic homes, who builds those homes? They are the craftsmen that are hired. Same thing goes for buying yachts or jets or what have you. When they do so, they are creating jobs for the middle class. A craftsman who builds yachts want more of the rich to buy more yachts. This allows him to provide the financial resources to support his family. If the money is given away rather than buying a yacht, he could lose his job for lack of work. If you give your money away that creates no jobs but is a simple one to one transfer.

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By monique williams (not verified) on 08 Jun 2007 #permalink

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By Thomas Robert Walker (not verified) on 09 Jun 2007 #permalink

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My husband is in the army,we wanted to get a house for us and our sons.But his credit is bad cause of his last marraige.NO one will give us the money to get a house that we can call our own.We dont make alot of money and he has been trying to get his credit right for sometime but still nothing or no one will help us.He has been deployed twice and he will be going back next year.Even if no one will help us i think seen he has been trying and also serving our country that a bank or someone would help us get into a home and give us a chance in life.I would like to help him out in some way but i cant cause i need to be home with our sons.I hate to ask around for help but i have had it with the banks and there telling us no we cant help you.We are good people and just want help on this or even advice if that.Anyways thanks.

By Patty K Cull (not verified) on 24 Jun 2007 #permalink

SISTERS ON A MISSION

WHAT'S OUR MISSION?
TO GAIN FINANCIAL STABILITY
TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN ON A MONTHLY BASIS
TO FINISH SCHOOL, GET OUT OF DEBT, AND TRAVEL
TO BETTER OURSELVES SO THAT WE CAN HELP OTHERS WHO MAY NEED IT

HELLO WE NEED HELP,

WE ARE TWO GIRLS WHO ARE IN NEED OF YOUR HELP. OVER THE PASS FEW YEARS WE'VE GONE THROUGH MANY UNFORTUNATE EVENTS SUCH AS MAJOR SURGERY FOR A BROKEN FOOT AND HOMELESSNESS, WHICH BOTH RESULTED IN LOSS OF INCOME. WE ARE STILL TRYING TO BOUNCE BACK FROM THOSE DIFFICULT TIMES.

NOW WE'RE REACHING OUT FOR HELP BECAUSE WE KNOW THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO HAVE WITNESSED OR EXPERIENCED WHAT WE'VE BEEN THROUGH FIRST HAND. ANYTHING THAT YOU CAN GIVE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. $1 TO WHATEVER YOU CAN AFFORD. OUR ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO ONE DAY GIVE BACK IN A SIMILAR WAY SO THAT OTHER LESS FORTUNATE PEOPLE WILL HAVE A CHANCE AT SUCCESS. WHEN YOU GIVE PLEASE BE SURE TO LEAVE SOME FORM OF CONTACT, PREFERRABLY AN E-MAIL ADDRESS SO THAT WE CAN SEND OUR THANK YOU'S.

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By kevin Jones (not verified) on 01 Jul 2007 #permalink

I don't no what to really say but if those people that just like to spend money would help us little people like my church is takin to buy a buildin and we need help.so it would be nice to no that all these rich people would take the time to help.can email me at Apostle1902@yahoo.com

thank yon

By A.G.Armstrong (not verified) on 17 Jul 2007 #permalink

please help this friend of mind a very special friend he just started a business selling used merchandises. he need a trucks to help in his business. His name is michael please help him.

i have a bad financial life i need help if you help me with 100.00usd i will be happy thanks

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MARIETTA OHIO 45750

Any amount would be well taken as a loving gift to a poor
person helping himself to the essentials of live, such as food, rent, bills, medical exspences and so on, you want to give money away, keep it here in America, us lower then middle class people could use the little exstra change, hell I got this computer given to me because I was poor, but I havent learned enough yet on how you cook it or get cash to come out of it.

By Fred Hoover (not verified) on 05 Aug 2007 #permalink

This time last month i was homeless with no place to go i had no help from social services the was no where to go so my self and 3children sleep in my car. i was so in needed i took the first apartment that came avalible but the place is not livable it is a dump im trying to make end meet but i need help!! the place has holes in the walls the place is not liveable. would like a home for me and my 3 children. so i can raise them in a saft and warm enviroment.im in neede of food,evey month im poor. your kindness will be a God sent..

By priscilla watkins (not verified) on 08 Aug 2007 #permalink

I HAVE BEEN AND OUT OF THE HOSPITAL SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS. THE LAST 3 YEARS I HAVE AVERAGED AROUND PAYING $7,000 TO $10,000 IN INSURANCE, MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION BILLS. IT HAS TAKEN A BURDEN ON US. BUT, WE ARE MAKING IT. ANY MONEY SENT ME AND MY FAMILY WOULD GREATLY BE APPRECIATED. I HAD 14" OF MY COLON REMOVED IN NOVEMBER OF LAST YEAR. AND WAS IN AND OUT OF THE HOSPITAL 10 PLUS TIMES WITH 5 COLONSCOPIES. THANK YOU, HALF OF THE MONEY THAT I WILL RECEIVE WILL BE DONATED TO ST. JUDE'S CHILDREN HOSPITAL. IF YOU CAN'T SEE MONEY, PLEASE SEND ME AN E-MAIL SAYING HI. THANK YOU, JOHN

By JOHN R. JEFFRIES (not verified) on 14 Aug 2007 #permalink

About 4 years ago my only son of 17 was shot and killed in a small town. Him and a friend was practicing bugling for elk before the hunting season was opened. They were on private land, and it was getting dark and they were walking back to the road. A pick-up pulled up and a person got out crossed under the no tresspassing sign and fired a shot into the dark and struck my son in the chest. We live on the Nez Perce reservation he was a native american hunting. I did not realize they could hunt at night or anytime of the year. He was on two different kinds of drugs so I don't know if that is what made him see a movement or not. This would of been his third elk in less than two weeks I often wonder why it was so important to shoot at something you can't see. I have two daughters at the time who were 13 and 16 which did't deseve to have to go through this at such a young age. I have a wonderful husband who works hard My son and him did alot together so he lost not only a son but also a bedt friend. Me being the mother tried to help them all I put myself and all my feelings on the back burner. I tried to make everybody not have to worry about nothing my husband was in no shape to deal with the everyday life of bills I tried hard to keep up on all of them so he did not have to worry. I started using my credit card to pay bills and before I even knew it up around 18,000.00 it credit card debt. The sad thing is my husband knows nothing about it. Things are comming around for my family as well as to be expected all of them but me I can't tell my husband what I have done I just got him to where he is a little more happier I never want to see that sad in eyes ever again I'm losing my hair, my teeth, I have high blood pressure my cholesterole is 296 all due from stress I work as a waitress I keep up on all my credit card bills but I can't pay enough to get anywhere The stress is acutually killing me, I just want to wake up one morning and feel like I want to live. To be able to look at my family with no guilt. I never meant for this to happen. If somebody could please help me I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much my e-mail address is deanna_thomason@hotmail.com

By Deanna Thomason (not verified) on 30 Aug 2007 #permalink

Hi am a 57 year old man AND I AM MARRIED I have a very bad back due to my work, i need money so i can retire my wife works also, we our hard working but we have help other people with money ,now i can,t do any more to help others,i would like to stop working am to young for ssc any help would do thank you

By Daniel Valona (not verified) on 09 Sep 2007 #permalink

hi i realy need help so i can stop working i have a very bad back i have done drywall for 30 years now i can,t am 57 years old my wife is 59 years old we hve help other people with money , i have no saving an am to young fo s.s.c My adress 15232 fiesta way,Caldwell,Idaho 83607 please if you can help with money i will so greatfull I have never ask for help or money i have work all my life thank you

By Daniel Valona (not verified) on 09 Sep 2007 #permalink

This time last month i was homeless with no place to go i had no help from social services the was no where to go so my self and 3children sleep in my car.

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This makes me so mad to see american people asking the rich people to help the. well it should not be this way. america goes out of its way to help non americans. well face it the rich gets richer the poor folks stay poor. that is for certain.

By Bill Hall (not verified) on 15 Sep 2007 #permalink

This makes me so mad to see american people asking the rich people to help them. well it should not be this way. america goes out of its way to help non americans. well face it the rich get richer the poor folks stay poor. that is for certain.

By Bill Hall (not verified) on 15 Sep 2007 #permalink

I believe that what you have is what you have worked for unless it is inherited. I don't have much, but I think the Lord gives me what he thinks I can handle. I'm not saying I don't want more, I'm just saying I don't need anymore and that is a blessing. If asked what I could use, MR. GOVERNMENT. It would be health insurance.( My gov. isn't working for me) You go gitters, more power to you and keep on gittin it. You deserve it I'm sure. I don't want nothing, Isn't that refreshing?

By Betty Hawthorne (not verified) on 25 Sep 2007 #permalink

Conclusion:Rich people dont make donations because are more people demanding money and in this case with million of poor people in world the rich became poor after all the demands includes the persons of this post.

My name is David and I have a son who has had a serious kidney disease that has spireld into crowns and brittle bone disease from all the medications he has to take. I have been overwhelmed with with hospital and medical expenses. and I am now losing my home this month due to all the bad credit reporting I have had because of his illness. he has blamed himself and tried to take his life 2 weeks ago, thinking this would take him off my credit report we all now that would'nt happen but he did not. I have always helped people in the past and never asked for help untill recently. I have been turned down by almost every major organization including united way red cross habitat for humainty and even my own temple as well as jewish family services and the jewish federation I am now on line which I can't believe begging for help my wife and I both work and have declared bankruptcy 2 years ago to try and help rebuild our credit but obviously it is not happening fast enough so I am begging if there is someone out there that would like to help wachovia bank has donated a a tust fund account in the name of the aben family trust fund. We would thank anyone with all our hearts and sole for the help and would even be glad to try and repay any monies. you can contact me personally at 919-594-3483 thatnk you and may god bless you.

By David Aben (not verified) on 11 Oct 2007 #permalink

Homeless people are stuck at the so called bottom because of money. There is alot of un occupied land that could be used to grow a garden, and live off the land. But without money you can't possibly use the land that isn't being used. Kind of like how the natives got pushed out of the Southwestern states and put on reserves, and still the land just sits there un occupied as ever has been. Only taken for greed, so the already rich could have just little more. Much the same way people are stuck in cities to fuel the consumerism of today's society. Money is simply a control tool used to keep the rich in power. This is why they don't give it away. Without it people could do as they please and live off the land.

If you give even a little money to a charity, your name is passed around to other charities, and soon you're receiving dozens of requests.

If you're rich, you're the target of even more charities and scammers. It takes too much time, too much effort to wade through them.

By Caledonian (not verified) on 31 Oct 2007 #permalink

I would like to post this in hopes that someone will understand.my step dad (my dad)has given us a pertty good life for the 3 years he has been with us. he works very hard to do so. But to be the only male in a house with 5 females can not be very easy, more so sence we have all taken advantage of his kindness. JUst resently we had the wild fires and he lost most of his clients in the fires. witch has made me look and see just what he has done for so many people.he has worked for 32 years to ge to hes dreams but what I heard him say to his brouther made me cry. my dreams have come to an end, their is nothing left and I am gettint tired. what is the point it seems everyone wants and knowone gives. It would be nice to see someone walk up to my dad and just say here this is for your dreams to come true.If my dad ever finds out I wrote this he would be so mad. But we know this wont happen, the rich from what I see could care less, even when you work for them its oh thats to much. I just dont know how my dad keeps working for them.

I love people, when I see they short or suffer from illness and more.

I teach my childrent that way, when we drove on the round and saw homless with a sign said hunrry. My son have only .25@ or $1.00, he said Dad give my money to this men. I was tear, because I love those people and my son.

Life is too short, we are here to serve the world. Money is mean nothing if we do not help others.

My goal is not to used your money to give to others, If I doing that away, it mean nothing to me, because I do nothing.

What I going to do is, used your money to make some money and help the poor.

I need only $100,000.00 to grow my business, so I can help others. I have only $20,000.00 to start, I am short for invetoris now. here the site. www.crosshealthsolutions.net.

I will return your money in a year or two. If you have any idea or can help me, please email me ... xeng3t@yahoo.com

From my heart, your name will with forever.

thanks for your help

By Xeng Xiong (not verified) on 24 Dec 2007 #permalink

My wife Starr came down with ovarian cancer 6 years ago now she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I suffer from depression and will be on medication indefinite. I ask if someone would put two million dollars in a secured account that we could not touch and allow us to live off the interest. I want to be able to stay home and care for my wife. When my wife and myself pass on take that money and help someone in need. we have short lives on this earth I spend 55 hours at work a week if I could stay home. I pray someone reads this and answers my prayer.

Frank Miller

By Frank Miller (not verified) on 30 Dec 2007 #permalink

Good day! I would like to ask for help for my Mom who is battling lung cancer. She has been a good mother and I feel sad that the price of this is having a lung cancer. I am from the Philippines. A Licensed Nurse dreaming of going to the United States or Canada. Soon I will be fulfill that dream but due to some paper delays I can't still apply for my visa. I really wanna leave the country very soon to help Mom's chemotherapy. I hope that someone with a good heart will help us because she had her very first chemotherapy last Novemer and supposed to be she needs to be back after 4 weeks for the second session however due to financial problems. We were not able to bring him. My Dad can't afford also her chemo because of my siblings in university. I am doing teaching job but then again money is still a problem. Its not even enough to feed 2 mouths. I am willing to pay back when I get to Canada. I just want added years in my MOm's life for we never had a chance to enjoy so many things and I still want her to experience touring Canada coz all her life and also my Dad all they do is work since I was 4.

I hope that MOm will still live longer not only for us but also for my Dad for they haven't seen each other for 5 years because they worked separately in Iraq and Dubai. Feel free to e-mail me at filipinonurse2006@yahoo.com. I hope someone who has a good heart can help us with Mom's chemotherapy.

Sincerely,

Ted Louie D. Sol

By Ted Louie Sol (not verified) on 04 Feb 2008 #permalink

hi! my name its sonia..i decided to do this because i dont have any other way to get the money that i need to keep the house that am living in together with my three daughters...maiki..aaliyah and dana...my husband was deported from the U.S and its been hard to keep track of everything by myself..including the house which sincerely its the only thing that am really concern about...a place for babies to live in...am looking for a job..havent had luck yet..but i know i will...and am gonna get back on my feet...just need a little push.....i hope someone can read this before its to late...Que Dios los Bendiga"

By sonia aguado (not verified) on 06 Feb 2008 #permalink

OOPS! FORGOT TO GIVE YOU MY EMAIL SONIAAGUADO@YAHOO.COM
AND YOU HAVE A JOB FOR ME WILL WORK TOO...I DO FINANCING FOR USED CAR DEALERSHIPS...AM 36 AND A VERY RESPONSIBLE PERSON...HOPE TO HEAR SOMETHING BACK....

By sonia aguado (not verified) on 06 Feb 2008 #permalink

I have a daughter that was hurt in a bad accident 19 years ago. Her home was damaged bad during hurricane Rita and we need funds to repair the house so she can have a roof over her head. She gets about $900 disability and I am on social security and we do not have any means to get funds to fix the house. It is sad to say that she is not a minority other than when it comes tolittle money and for some reason you do not qualify for help from FEMA or other government programs is you are a white American. WE could use about $30,000 and we would find some way to repay the loan should you help us. Thanks Grace

By Grace Alphin (not verified) on 20 Feb 2008 #permalink

Please help my family. Iam a nurse who can no longer work do to spinal trauma. Helped one to many heavy patient. Now we need help. Please is their anyone out there? My daughters and myself have been through so very much. We are now about to be homeless. Please if you have the financial means please open up your heart to GOD then you will hear this plea for help!

By laurie moore (not verified) on 27 Feb 2008 #permalink

I'M LOOKING FOR MILLIONS AND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR MY NEW VENTURE. MY NEW VENTURE WILL PROVIDE LOTS OF JOBS!!! I'VE BEEN WORKING ON MY NEW VENTURE FOR 7 YRS NOW AND TRAVELED OVER THE ROAD 4 YRS(TRUCK DRIVERS) 48 STATES AND SURVEYED TRUCK DRIVERS, HAPPY CAMPERS AND LOCALS. WITH OUT TRUCKS AMERICA STOPS. I WOULD ASK BILL GATES SINCE HE LIVES IN MY STATE BUT GOOD LUCK FINDING HIM OR EVEN TALKING TO HIM!

THX,
LISA

My husband has been layed off from his job a month now, I work for a rich company walmart,. too bad our paychecks are so poor we can^t manage to even pay a mortgage bill of 1200 a month., and I work full time there. I am about to lose my phone and television and electric, We are falling behind on everything..... I am asking for donations to help us get back on our feet till he can get a job.....I could use 140.000.00 to pay off my home., than I can manage on walmarts paychecks.............thank you so much.

By Irene Houghtaling (not verified) on 18 Mar 2008 #permalink

Christian Corner: is an outreach inpatient program, where our focus is the youth,saturating Them with the gospel of jesus christ,with meals after school.also teaching them reading and math. I am open to meet with any one who will be eager to support us. I can be reach at: Christian Corner p.o. box 100933 milwaukee,wi 53210 My phone number is (414)699-9849 thank you ladawn

By Christian Corner (not verified) on 16 Apr 2008 #permalink

I have a proposition for any rich people that want to make a difference... I have a sad story as do most of the others here but I will keep it to myself.. I will share it with any respondents that are interested.. I suggest that a wealthy philanthropist invest in buying an existing business that I will run and own. This creates / saves jobs, helps an individual become financially secure and helps him help others. Part of the terms can be that once successful I would do the same for another person based on the same agreement. And so on, for as long as the benefactors were profitable. Rather than a blind one time donation to a charity with high overhead and costs. You can help someone and see the results directly. This also makes their grant live on and multiply. It's a no lose situation. If the business fails it's a write-off... which is good for the investor, if it flourishes they not only help me but also future people..either way the investor wins.. Liability insurance would be required to protect the investor.. No risk involved not even the original donation. There are plenty of businesses available for sale some for even less than 250000. I have put myself through college at night while working I earned a business management degree, and have 30k in student loans to prove it.. so the chances of success are greatly increased.. Interested persons please contact me at n2deepagain@msn.com let's see what happens..

I once had three bedrooms renting from a private landlord. and paying my rent with other tennants as family. never owe him amonth rent. in February 2005 the 20th i came from college my neighbour told me that the mortartage people coming bback to repossees the house. so i quickly rang my landlord and tell him what going on. he then said to methe only advice i can give you is to get somwhere else. i said to him just like that. so i told him he would have to by the law way which he would have to give me 3 months notice./ He ringing me texting me that i have to go because they are coming to reposses the house and all my things will gone. 2 days after a gentleman c ome by the house that he is the one who is going to reposses the house.At that time it was one of his friend without any permission had his own key i was shock. the following day the door was lock when i went home. So i went to the council they wrote him a leter to tell him that by law i should go back the house. so until now i havent got bak nothing and then the council put me in bed and breakfast 4 2 weeks then write me that i not in the criteria to get a house because i am not pregnant and i am not sick and have no children . from that time have been staying with friends and my debts increase more. so now i got a job i cant pay the deposit to get somewhere to lived. i cried everyday that GOD MADE. THEN I REDirect my mails for 2 years . now they are telling me that the redirection mails is for 2 years only i am devastated. please help me before i die.

I have had a most terrible life and would like for someone to give to me "just to make it all better". I was brutily abused when I was a child,one of 7 children, and to get away from home I got pregnant at 17,which backfired real bad because my ex-husband turned out to be a wife beater. I came away from their battered and brused as he broke my nose,cracked 3 ribs, gave me a concusion and many other injuries. So,their I am trying to raise my son and all alone (no Family help,surprise)At the tender age of 22 I was a divorced helpless mess. I just want some good to come from the horrific life that was bestowed upon me. Both my mom and stepdad where alcolics and drug abusers. Please find in your heart to give some peace on earth.

By Jennifer Mahan (not verified) on 22 May 2008 #permalink

I have had a most terrible life and would like for someone to give to me "just to make it all better". I was brutily abused when I was a child,one of 7 children, and to get away from home I got pregnant at 17,which backfired real bad because my ex-husband turned out to be a wife beater. I came away from their battered and brused as he broke my nose,cracked 3 ribs, gave me a concusion and many other injuries. So,their I am trying to raise my son and all alone (no Family help,surprise)At the tender age of 22 I was a divorced helpless mess. I just want some good to come from the horrific life that was bestowed upon me. Both my mom and stepdad where alcolics and drug abusers. Please find in your heart to give some peace on earth.

By Jennifer Mahan (not verified) on 22 May 2008 #permalink

I see many people with so much heartache,i wish i could wipe away all their tears. I know about heartache too but after reading some post on here mine seem unimportant. My biggest wish would be to face living in my own home since my husband died. I moved away and struggle with such good memories and the inability to face life without him. money would help but no amount would stop the heartache of losing him. i rented my home in an attempt to keep it and i hear it is becoming a crack house. I feel my husband would be ashamed of me for how i've let things become.

By Liz hathaway (not verified) on 14 Aug 2008 #permalink

hi my name is paola well my son and i had a bad life my husband and i had a divorce he left me with all the bills and my credit went bad. now i need help because my son wants to study criminal justice and because my credit is bad nobody wants to give me the loan . i dont want him to know that because he will not want to study he doesnt want me yo worry please help me before is to late i dont want hes dreams to do away thank youuu very much and god bless you paola

By paola mello (not verified) on 19 Aug 2008 #permalink

HI my name is Connie, I am a single mother of five boys. I never intended my life to be this way, but I give God praise. I believe that someone is going to bless me financially because I have never exploited website in this type of manner before. I am in need of a new vehicle and I am in need of someone to pay off all my debt. The amount that I owe in debt is less than 30,000. I am not lazy and I have worked all my life, but due to unfortunate events I have had some setbacks. Hear God I pray and send me a email if He (God) has spoken to you. This is not a scam and I am not begging, I am asking like God led me to do.

By Connie Evans (not verified) on 05 Sep 2008 #permalink

Me and my family have had a very tramatic past two years. I first lost my son 2 years ago this week on Oct. 7th 2006 to a motorcycle accident. I felt my life was over. Then I lost my dad and two uncles. I have not been able to go back to work. I would love to have the money to pay my house off so I could then add onto my house so my mother could move in so I could help her. She needs me and I need her too. Please someone out there listen and help. I have worked all my life and now I can't and need help. Someone hear my prayer.
With all my heart,
Tammy Kistler ddkist@bellsouth.net or 704-853-2623

By Tammy Kistler (not verified) on 01 Oct 2008 #permalink

No, its nobbodys fault but mine that i am in the sittuation that i am in . And the main thing is that I can admit to it and live with it . But for my children and i to be in need and here in the United States and for nobody to help us with food, shelter, or clothes is sad. Exspecially when so many people are rich and have so much money that they would not be able to spend in their life time and they cant give. I work full time but i still struggle. And so many people worry about people are just out to get what they can for free. But what if they really need it? Greed runs the world. Do something for a person really in need without wanting attention from the world or any thing in return. My children and I need help. Although with GOD on our side I believe we will be ok. But if Anyone could help us please do so.540-238-9416
latoyamoorman@yahoo.com

Hello, I was hospitalized in August of 2007 with a rare but severe stomach condition. I was in the hospital for six months, and physical therapy for five months after. They had me on paralytics so I had to learn how to walk again. The doctors did not think that I was going to live. They even told my family to pull the plug at one point, because I was that bad off. Please help me? I was on life support. My family refused to pull the plug, and by a miracle, I came out of it all alive. I did have medical insurance at the time, but just being in ICU alone costs thousands upon thousands a night. Ever since June I have tried every avenue possible to reduce this debt, it is in the millions of dollars. Other things fell behind as well, such as my house payments and a few other bills. Everyone will settle with me for a total of $135,000. If there are very wealthy people that read this website, and could be of any help, I am not asking for all of this kind of money from one person. It would be great if one person was that kind, but that is asking too much. I know that there are a lot of millionaires in this world, and if I could just get 270 of them to give me $500 then I could pay this entire debt off. I know that to a very wealthy individual $500 is not a lot of money. I mean, if anyone wants to give more than that, then feel free to do so, but I know that there have got to be 270 very wealthy individuals out there who could give me this money without thinking a thing about it. Right now I am being threatened to be sued, I could lose my car, home, etc....that I worked very hard for before I became sick. And my story is 100% true, I have the pictures to prove when I was on a breathing machine to keep me alive. I am just an average, hard working American who wants to get out of debt and move on with my life. All I need to do is find around 270 people to help me. I know that there are that many wealthy Americans in my own home town, let alone this entire country and world. It may sound like a lot of people, but trust me it isn't. If anyone can help me please email me at lookingforkindness@gmail.com. I can show you pictures of me, and when I was extremely ill. Thanks to anyone who is willing to help.

My name is william Laws an i am writing you to as you for help ,I am a had working man but about to lose my home and other thing. I just need to get my kids christmas, i dont care about me,just need some help, i am behind on bills, anything will do ,please thanks for reading. Have a Blessed Day.

By william Laws (not verified) on 08 Dec 2008 #permalink

please respond

By william Laws (not verified) on 09 Dec 2008 #permalink

Hello to whom ever this may get to:
I have lost about 32 months of work since 2002. Since 9/11 like many folks we all have suffered great losses. I was off for more then 8 months alone in 2002 and lost 5 months in 2003. Since then it has been 4 months here and 5 months here etc...
I have been laid off since July of 2008 to now(Doesnt look like I am going back to soon) Yes I am a union guy and I make good money when I do work but this is the worst in my 23 years in the trade.(electrician) I have lost over 145,000.00 dollars in wages and well you know the mortgage still comes in with utilities etc....
I am humbling myself at this time I am behind on all bills mortgage included. For the 1st time in my life I am going to apply for food stamps, heat and power help and I am in dire need to get ahead.
We have fostered Great Danes (great Dane rescue inc) for almost four years now, we give to them. Many people give them away, have them put down, take them to animal control etc. We have fostered over forty of these wonderful dogs and yes they ll have been adopted out to great homes.
We give to them what we can and yes when it is good it is good, but right now I am way behind in all billls.
I am not asking for 145 thousand dollars from anyone ,but you know ten thousand dollars would catch us up at least for a month or 2 till I get back to work.
I feel like we have given to this organization and other charities as we have done in the past, Maybe this time some one can give to us.
To a billionaire ten thousand dollars is like 2 dollars to us and I have humbled myself for the 1st time in 52 years of life.
It is better to give then to receive I know I have done this for years
TY Pennington you go Boy what you and ABC and Disney does for these folks is absolutley woderful..
Thanks and God Bless

By Patrick Mahoney (not verified) on 07 Feb 2009 #permalink

To whom may read this and want to help.
My wife and I have owned our home for about 30 years,since the market has fell we now owe more money than the house is worth and the bank will not refinance it. We are now in danger of losing it. I am not asking for a free handout,but a loan of 136000.00 with a fair interest rate. I would appreciate any help at this time before it becomes to late. I dont have a alot to offer you back but my word and your payment each month.

Thanks for your consideration.
Ed Franklin.

By Ed Franklin (not verified) on 07 Feb 2009 #permalink

HI,
MY NAME IS TOM AND MY WIFE IS KATHY JO.
WE JUST NEED A CAR TO GET JOBS.MY WIFE AND
I BOTH HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS BUT CAN STILL
WORK.
PLEASE HELP!
THANKS TOM:

By TOM JONES (not verified) on 08 Feb 2009 #permalink

I need 50000 dollars to pay my bills
I loos my job please help me and to pay my rent I have 2 children thank you and god bless you

Wats goin on here,man u guys got to be contented with what u have, go down to Africa to places like somalia and c for urselves or better still y do u not relocate sell all ur stuff and move to a little nation in Africa and you will make it better, cos things are cheaper and life is less stressful than an indebted system like in the states, last time I went there it was soo cool and the girls there got booty damn they loved me. Thinkin If the recession hits too hard guys just follow my advise and relocate it will go better if you invest there and you will even get better paid jobs there than you get in the states. Trust me I assure you.

By Crazy lee (not verified) on 10 Feb 2009 #permalink

Are you nuts MOVE Man you can't even spell.
I have benn to other countries in this world while in the Marines 1974-1978.
I am content with what I have I need some help that's all.
This country has given to a whole lot of other nations all over the world with out asking for money in return.
You are saying that know one here wants to help our own.
Why aren't you there or staying there if it is so great.
Go there , stay there I do not need you to tell me to move out of the greatest nation in the world. I have seen the others I LIKE IT HERE
(as you say trust me)

hi i just need a little help to get caught up on somes bill i just need to borrow $20.000 if you can help me email me back thanks and got bless you.

By cheryl ison (not verified) on 18 Feb 2009 #permalink

I may not have anything eye catching or different, I just have my stroy about who I am and why I am struggling to make it. My name is Niki and i am twenty six and Iam currently a stylist a salon. Two years ago i decided to move out of my dad's home because he had remarried and I wanted them to be able to enjoy their life together. Little did I know that moving out on my own would be a rude awaking.I had quit my aunts salon upon moving out because it was a poisonis enviornment I could not grow in. My aunt had become a minupulating alcoholic that I could no longer work along side. I thought I would be better off starting a new in a friends condo with a new job.I choose this path to help better my life but in time it hasn't exactly worked out that way. I had some money saved to live on and because I started at a much nicer salon I thought I'd get by ok. I ran through my savings very fast with rent,food,gas and such. I tried donateing my eggs to help others and also to help me out finachially. Three days before the extraction and after i have been on med.'s for almost three weeks they cancelled my extraction. The doctors did not give me a correct amount of med.s for my body and I was not able to donate. Therefore I did not recieve the sum I had relied on, and that couple could not recieve my eggs to start their family.I live a pretty simple life these days and have to live within my means to survive. Realisticly a stylist has to put in at least three years to build a strong clientel to make money and not just pay bills. I had only put in one year there by the time I was gaining clients, but not yet enough to really get anywhere. My credit cards then sky rocketed to stay afloat and sadly my dad had to help bail me out with that debt. I now live with my boyfriend and am currently two years into my new job. I have a decent clientel and love what I do, but with such a recession my clients are feeling it and cutting back. I struggle to pay my utilities,gas,pay off credit cars, and forget the nice things in life cause I need to eat. As if things couldn't have happend at a worse time, my car was recently totalled when a chick ran a red light and hit me. I had worked hard for the only nice thing I owned and it's sad it was only two years old and I had only five more grand to pay it off. So currently I am still trying to build and am doing the best I really can at work. Until the economy get's better people are not going to be flying into my salon. I used to live a great life but now I am just thankful I even have a job and am really just trying to do the best that I can. I am one of the most out going and giving peole anyone has ever met my mom tells me but it seems like god's really testing me these day's. I've heard that god put's these problems on people like me cause he knows were strong enough to take it. These days though...I just don't know. So that's my story and as good as it get's.I'm just another women out there that a lot of crappy things have happen to and I'm just trying to get by. I turn my back on no one and could greatly use someonelse's help for a change. Really any dollar amount is greatly appreciated in my eyes. Most important I have to get a new car and am trying not to seek my dad's help yet again.If you would like me to send you picures of my car just ask.If you feel I am worth a hand out than I openly accept what you have to offer and say thanks from the bottom of my heart.-Niki

By Niki Ramirez (not verified) on 25 Feb 2009 #permalink

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN MY NAME IS LATONYA,AND I AM N DESPERATE NEED OF HELP,I HAVE BEEN OUT OF MY CHARACTOR FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS,I AM NOT ON ANY DRUGS NEVER HAVE,BUT DA PAST COUPLE OF YEARS,I HAVE BEEN DOING THINGS I NO IS WRONG TO DO, I GOT UP WIT DA WRONG CROWD AND I STARTED DRIVING FOR SOME GIRLS DAT GO AROUND BOOSTING CLOTHES,THEY WUD PAY ME 2 DRIVE THEM ALL OVER NC,AND THEY WUD PAY ME $200-$300 A TRIP,DEN THEY OFFERED NE MORE $ 2 GO WIT THEM IN JUS WALK OUT DA STORE WIT DA BAG,IT WAS GOOD 4 AWHILE BUT THINGS STARTED GOING SOUR,I GOT BUSTED 3 TIMES OR MORE AND NOW I HAVE LEGAL FEES AND A CRIMINAL RECORD N I WUD LIKE TO GET THAT STUFF CLEARED IF POSSIBLE, I AM SO UPSET WIT MYSELF FOR LETTING MYSELF FALL UNDER PRESSURE LIKE DAT, BUT I HAD 2 DO WAT I HAD 2 DO 2 SUPPORT ME MY TWIN ADOPTED BROTHERS & MY MOM WHO IS ON TOTAL DISABILITY,I WRK BUT I JUS NEED SOME HELP TO GET AHEAD,I WUD LIKE TO OPEN A RESTARANT CUZ I HVE A PASSION 4 COOKING,AND I LOVE WORKING WITH BEHAVIORAL KIDS,SO THEY DNT GO DOWN DA SAME RD I DID,BUT PEAPLE LOOK @ U DIFFERENT WEN U TRY HELPING AND TALKING TO OTHERS,WEN U HAVENT WALK A STRAIGHT LINE YA SELF N DAT HURTS,I HAVE ALOT OF SKILLS THAT R GOOD,I HAVE LOST ALL MY HAIR IN DA TOP OF MY HEAD FRM STRESS,I AM OMLY 33YRS OLD I HAVE BEEN CONFINED 2 WIGS N WEAVES 4 DA LAST 3YRS R SO,MY FAMILY HAS NVER SEEN MY HAIR I AM SO SCARED TO DATE RITE NOW,I WAS IN A BAD RELATIONSHIP YEARS AGO N GOT ALL MY TEETH KNOCKED OUT FRM SOMEONE WHO I THOUGHT LOVED ME,I NEED A NEW DENTURE NOW BUT CANT AFFORD IT,IVE HAD DA SAME 1 4 8YRS AND THEY TEND TO FALL OUT WEN I TALK,I CAN SHOW U DA PICS OF MY HAIR N DENTURE IF U LIKE,I JUS NEED SOME HELP TO GET OUT OF DIS SITUATION,AND LOOK FOWARD TO DA FUTURE,BUT I AM WILLING TO WORK AND I CAN TRAVEL I HAVE A GREAT PERSONALITY,AND I WRK WELL WITH OTHERS,I JUS NEED SOMEONE 2 BELIEVE IN HELP ME CUZ RITE NOW I CANT HELP R BELIEVE IN MYSELF,IF THERE IS ANY ONE OUT THERE THAT CAN FILL MY STRUGGLE,PLEASE GIVE ME A CHANCE I WILL NOT LET U DOWN, my # is 910-840-9970 mobile

By LATONYA MCCUTCHEN (not verified) on 02 Mar 2009 #permalink

Hi I'm currently trying to raise money for homeless dogs so that new kennels can be bought and staffed its so sad that these poor creatures are being destroyed when all they needed was a little time for good homes to be found, if you can help by donating however small please contact me on jaynewaterman@yahoo.com thank you x

By jayne waterman (not verified) on 09 Mar 2009 #permalink

i would just love to smile agane if anyone can help me get dental implants i would be greatfull

By scott wood (not verified) on 21 Apr 2009 #permalink

I moved to california I was look for my gold mine but i became homeless i was recieving food stamps.I had to live in my car for awhile i had to keep it a secret from my family because i was embrassedbut i keep praying for help and i finaly found a place to live .I thank God everyday for what i have.but if their is anyone out there who can lend me 3500.00.i am trying to open a daycare for children out of my apartment.I do not have may rent as of yet but i hpe someone will help.I used to have child care in Tampa Fla.it was five star and i was very proud to have it.

By Louise Reaves (not verified) on 29 Apr 2009 #permalink

I am a severe Diebetic type #2, I have neuropathy (nerve deadness) in my feet. I am on the needle and I take 4 different diabetic pills and 20 other medications to keep me going with this killer diease of diabetes every day of my life.. I have talked to many of patients that have had the stomach sleve surgery, that have seccussfully lost weight and no longer have diabetes... They all have good health insurance, I myself have NO health insurance at all.. and Health insurance is hard to get, for myself.I am not on any assistance, I have prayed to the Lord, that there must be some way for me to have this operation, to rid me of this painful killer disease, so that I may slim down and live a true happy life, thats all I ask for,,,Is there anyone out there that can please help me have this operation done?? I am 54 and if I keep on going on with this diabetes, I am sure to die with this illness, I can feel myself going down hill every single day of my life..Maybe a doctor, or any medical professional, that could assist me, or a financial well to do good simarition that could help me, God in heaven, I would be so thankful.. God Bless who ever reads my plea for help.. Mary, or call me at 740-749-3408 anytime, God Bless YOU..

By Mary Blind (not verified) on 06 May 2009 #permalink

To spend $180,000.00 in one hour...that is a life time of happiness for me, my husband and our daughter. We are struggling medically, emotionally and financially just to get by every week. I'm from Eastern Canada, winters are bad and all winter we had to make judgment calls of either paying for our fuel or buying grocery. There are days I cannot send my daughter to school because I have no lunch or money for her. It breaks my heart to see her dream about buying new pair of jeans or the latest shoes or winter jacket. Because we have to tell her we have to pay this months morgage, electric, fuel and food...and if I can I'll try my best to get her shoes. She missed out on a school trip to Europe simply because we couldn't even afford a $150.00 down payment, let along the rest of the $1000.00. Now that I suffered a heart attack last October of 2008 and my husband having 2 heart attacks in March of 2009, we are just lost in bills. Mr. Lawerence Ellison I would never wish anyone what we are going through, I wouldn't wish this on you, to the Gates, the Buffets, the Oprah Winfery's out there. But if you have heart help these people who are in a situation like mine...$180,000.00 may not mean anything to you in an hour, but that means the world to me and my family forever. Paying off the house and making a bedroom and getting a bedroom set for my daughter, a full tank of oil, electric bill paid off until we catch up on old bills, even a good used car. The good Lord blessed you with your talent to become a successful individual and I wish you all the best with you and your family. I'm not sure if you will get to read this or anyone in your status, but it was nice to let my thoughts flow out here. And to anyone who is out there who shares my thoughts and dreams, God Bless You and I Pray You Will Be Blessed.
Thank You
Margaret Joe-Tuplin

By Margaret Joe-Tuplin (not verified) on 15 May 2009 #permalink

To spend $180,000.00 in one hour...that is a life time of happiness for me, my husband and our daughter. We are struggling medically, emotionally and financially just to get by every week. I'm from Eastern Canada, winters are bad and all winter we had to make judgment calls of either paying for our fuel or buying grocery. There are days I cannot send my daughter to school because I have no lunch or money for her. It breaks my heart to see her dream about buying new pair of jeans or the latest shoes or winter jacket. Because we have to tell her we have to pay this months morgage, electric and fuel and food...and if I can I'll try my best to get her shoes. She missed out on a school trip to Europe simply because we couldn't even afford a $150.00 down payment, let along the rest of the $1000.00. Now that I suffered a heart attack last October of 2008 and my husband having 2 heart attacks in March of 2009, we are just lost in bills. Mr. Lawerence Ellison I would never wish anyone what we are going through, I wouldn't wish this on you, to the Gates, the Buffets, the Oprah Winfery's out there. But if you have heart help these people who are in a situation like mine...$180,000.00 may not mean anything to you in an hour, but that means the world to me and my family forever. Paying off the house and making a bedroom and getting a bedroom set for my daughter, a full tank of oil, electric bill paid off until we catch up on old bills, even a good used car. The good Lord blessed you with your talent to become a successful individual and I wish you all the best with you and your family. I'm not sure if you will get to read this or anyone in your status, but it was nice to let my thoughts flow out here. And to anyone who is out there who shares my thoughts and dreams, God Bless You and I Pray You Will Be Blessed.

By Margaret Joe-Tuplin (not verified) on 15 May 2009 #permalink

To spend $180,000.00 in one hour...that is a life time of happiness for me, my husband and our daughter. We are struggling medically, emotionally and financially just to get by every week. I'm from Eastern Canada, winters are bad and all winter we had to make judgment calls of either paying for our fuel or buying grocery. There are days I cannot send my daughter to school because I have no lunch or money for her. It breaks my heart to see her dream about buying new pair of jeans or the latest shoes or winter jacket. Because we have to tell her we have to pay this months morgage, electric and fuel and food...and if I can I'll try my best to get her shoes. She missed out on a school trip to Europe simply because we couldn't even afford a $150.00 down payment, let along the rest of the $1000.00. Now that I suffered a heart attack last October of 2008 and my husband having 2 heart attacks in March of 2009, we are just lost in bills. Mr. Lawerence Ellison I would never wish anyone what we are going through, I wouldn't wish this on you, to the Gates, the Buffets, the Oprah Winfery's out there. But if you have heart help these people who are in a situation like mine...$180,000.00 may not mean anything to you in an hour, but that means the world to me and my family forever. Paying off the house and making a bedroom and getting a bedroom set for my daughter, a full tank of oil, electric bill paid off until we catch up on old bills, even a good used car. The good Lord blessed you with your talent to become a successful individual and I wish you all the best with you and your family. I'm not sure if you will get to read this or anyone in your status, but it was nice to let my thoughts flow out here. And to anyone who is out there who shares my thoughts and dreams, God Bless You and I Pray You Will Be Blessed.

Hi! Me and my partner have 3 kids and right now i'm 3months pregnat. We only have Ford truck explorer (5 seaters). Right now we're looking for used minivan to fit my family, but because we filed for bankcrupcy last year, we're always turn down buy the auto seller. I don't work so we are low income family. Please help up us so we can buy used minivan for my family. Thank you

By Crispina Aoanan (not verified) on 16 Jun 2009 #permalink

Me and my partner together with my 3 kids are renting a 2 bedroom duplex for $795 a month. We really want to buy a house, but we don't have savings. We can't afford to pay downpayment. I only want 3 bedroom and not expensive house. We will much appreciate if you can help us buy a single family house for my family. My partner is only making $2,0000 a month. Please help us. Tnank you

By Crispina Aoanan (not verified) on 16 Jun 2009 #permalink

I am making this request on behalf of 3 truly remarkable people; my husband and his parents. After 18 yrs of dedicated hard work, my husband was wrongfully terminated from his job on Christmas Eve 2008 for failure to change an oil filter (they say). He was devastated as he has worked since he was 14 (he is 40 now), and didn't know what he would do from here. This man has been my rock, and at the age of 34 when I suddenly became paralyzed from the chest down this man took care of me and brought me back from the brink of death. Never once did he complain when he had to go to work at 5am, come home at 1pm, clean, cook, feed, clothe and bathe me, take me to doctors and specialist, put together and tear down an electric wheelchair weighing about 200 lbs, pick the 4 children up from school, help with home work, take them to all of their activities, and stay up through the wee hours with me as I battled the pain in my body, then start the day over again. There is so much more I could say about my high school sweetheart, but there isn't enough paper in the world. Due to my illness we lost everything we worked so hard for, including our home we had built 6yrs prior, our good credit rating (730's to 500's) and my husband's 401k that we used trying to save our home. I want to do something wonderful for him, but can't afford it. I feel this man is so deserving of many things, as he does do much for everyone. His dream is to own a bar-b-que catering truck so he can run his own business. This dream seems like it is so far out of reach now. Trucks cost anywhere from $28,000 up plus start up costs. We don't like asking for handouts, and he has no idea I'm writing you, but I want this so bad for him. He is a remarkable cook, and everyone calls on him to cater. If I could get $31,000 to help him get his truck, I know that he will feel like he has been touched by an angel. The other request is for my in laws. They are the GREATEST! My father-in-law is an Elder (Minister) in the Pentecostal, Church of God In Christ. This couple has touched so many lives, and blessed so many people. They are the most selfless people I have ever met. They will take anyone in, and help them any way they can. They truly practice what they preach. They have 8 children, my husband their oldest, and they raised them superbly. They are some of the most respectful, loving people I have ever met. They are all saved and in church, and don't fit the "stereotype" of a pk (preacher's kid). My f-i-l's dream is to build a rec center at or near our church where children can come after school for tutoring, music lessons (instrumental & vocal), and to learn computer skills. The cost for this may be $25,000 to $50,000. I would like to be able to get them the full amount, but will accept any amount in between. I also request $6,000 so all of my husbandsâ siblings and parents could take a trip together. My m-i-l & f-i-l have dreamed that they could get all their children and their spouses, grandchildren, and great grandchildren together for a family trip. If you can make any of this happen I would be overly grateful. These 3 people deserve so much more. Thank you, and best regards

By Jennifer Chaplin (not verified) on 24 Jun 2009 #permalink

Dear Sirs: I have worked hard all my life so I could buy a home. I'am 51 now and I rented uptill 2006 when I finely purchased the home that my uncle built in 1965, I spent alot of time in this house as a kid, and it is what I always wanted. My Son and I are selfemployed carpenters we work in schools, collage and factories installing lockers, basketball-backstops, casework and folding blechers. Things were going ok till the bottom fell out of the economy at the end of 2007, we can't get any work now to save us!! Being selfemployed we can't get any help with money or food. My house is in foreclosure, I lost my car, I'am behind on my truck payments, if I lose the truck we will be out of business, I have to go to the job sites to work, the truck hauls our tools. I can't stand to lose my home, it has been my goal in life. My Son still is at home with my wife and I, and we have one dog one cat and 14 ferrets, if we lose the home where do we all go? Any help that could be sent would be a loan!! We work hard when we have work and would pay you back!! We are not looking for a handout just to be able to live without some bank trying to take your life away. THANK YOU!! and God Bless us all.

By Rick Anderson (not verified) on 25 Jun 2009 #permalink

I am a single mom of two sons. My ex-husband has multiple medical issues, which contributed to him being addicted to narcotics. He spent all his money on pain killers with no regard to his family or our home. he lost his job, we lost our home that I put my heart and soul into. He has put us in a bad credit standing. I cannot be approved for a loan to purchase a home for my sons and I. I just want a stable, normal life for my kids. I will legally make a contract to repay for any loan so that I can purchase a small home. I am not a material person and love fixing things up, so anything at all that anyone can offer, I would be forever grateful. Please consider helping us have a normal life and a home free of drugs.

i work in a pizza shop and i dont make much money i have a pile of bills to pay and i want to know if someone can help me with my money problems please and thankyou

If you can please help us with money, all we really need is $50,000. This would help our family change our life. This is all we really need to get our family stress free of Dept, and to manage our money stress free, and help use to get back on our feet, on the small bussiness we have started. It will be of the Greatest Help pls. Thank You.

my e-mail mar10_vas@msn.com topic Why Don't Rich People Give Away More Money? So, i know. Thank you

I have had my daughter in Catholic schools since 3rd grade and it is becoming very difficult for me to continue to pay. My daughter attends a Catholic high school in Chicago. My daughter likes the school and wants to continue. I also do not want to keep changing schools on her.

I have done and will still do anything and everything as long as it is legal, moral and ethical to keep my daughter in the Catholic school. I owe $36,000 in private school loans from Sallie Mae from the past two years for the high school. Part of this loan amount is for my son who was also in the Catholic high school. I have to pay $500 a month for the next ten years and it is very difficult to pay this amount and have an additional amount added on for this upcoming year and the year after. I also owe $47,000 in my own student loans. I only make about $36,000 a year and I cannot receive any child support. I am working two other part time jobs, but it is just not enough. I am trying to catch up on my private loan payments so I can reapply for another private loan so she can go to the school this upcoming year and now catching up means it is interfering with my rent payment.

I am writing to you to find out if there is anyone out there with extra money and they want to donate it to a good cause. I will truly appreciate any assistance you can provide that I know will result in the betterment of my beloved children.

my husband and i lost our home and our jobs. weare behind on our utilites and they will be shut off soon. he is 63 and i am 53.we care both looking for work. if someone could help us we would be grateful. God bless you sue

By sue lewis (not verified) on 31 Aug 2009 #permalink

my husband and i have lost our jobs and our home. he is 62 and i am 53.we are both looking for work but need help paying our utilites. they are about to be shut off.could someone help us? God bless you

By sue lewis (not verified) on 31 Aug 2009 #permalink

Hi. I am a 53 year old woman on disibility. I take alot of medicine, and I have 5 children, so all of my money goes to that. My husband has a wonderful job and takes care of our bills. I have a daughter who needs help. She is raising 3 beautiful boys on her own. One of them is blind and she had to pick up and move so he could go to a school for the blind. I just can't help her, and she needs a home to raise those 3 boys in. My grandson will always have to attend this school, so they need a home, so he will always have a place to live. She does get help from the state, but they get alot less than their needs. I know we can get help with the down payment, but she won't be able to make monthly payments. Please help me get a home for my beautiful grandchildren. I can tell you, this will put a big smile on their faces! Thank you, and may God bless you and your families, and return your money tenfold.

On the previous email (about blind grandson) #85. Thought you might need an adress to contact me at.

Debbie
1010 Lucinda Lane
Kingfisher, Okla. 73750
email: stanleymajor55@yahoo.com

Thank You

We are foster parents of 17 yrs. currently we have 2 foster girls and one girl at home that we adopted . We felt God called us to this ministry , We have seen some amazing results with most of the kids we have had come through our home . We have had 29 kids .. The problem is that my husband had a heart attack a little over a year ago and was out of work for 6 months NO InCOme then when he got back to work he had a bad car accident .. which put him down again .. Shortly after that he lost his job because the plant closed . We used our credit cards to pay bills buy food , gas ect... now we have a 25,000. of debt , besides our 197,0000. for our house , and 13,000. for veichles . My husband is very stressed out , I pray that someone will help us take away all this debt it is overwelming and is taking our focus off the kids that we care for also , my husband is loosing faith that their is a God who still does MIRICLES , Please be our Miricle today help us .. My husband has done sooooo.... much for many you would be helping a good man.. Thanks Cherrie

By cherrie Langford (not verified) on 06 Sep 2009 #permalink

My address is Cherrie Langford
16881 345 th Ave Winnebago Minnesota 56098

By Cherrie Langford (not verified) on 06 Sep 2009 #permalink

IM 52 YEAR OLD MAN WITH 2 GROWN UPKIDS 30 AND 23 LOST MY JOB AFTER 21 YEARS COMPANY LAYED ME OFF AFTER MATTEL WENT OUT OF TOWN I BEEN LOOKING FOR A JOB BUT NO ONE WANTS TO HIRE ME MY HOME WAS FORCLOSED ON 3 MONTHS AGO I LIVED THEIR FOR 18 YEARS NOW I LIVE WITH MOTHER INLAW I NEED MONEY TO GET BACK ON MY FEET I HOPE SOME RICH PERSON WOUTHANKSLD GIVE ME ENOUGH MONEY TO LIVE ON UNTIL I RITIRED

I have never written a letter like this in my life. In fact, I wouldn't be writing it now if desperation were not a big factor for me.

I pray you will, at the very least, read and acknowledge my letter.

Owensboro is a town that large parts of it seem to die a little more everyday. The one thing it does have going for it are the colleges.

I have lived here about two years, the reason I am here is for school. The whole time that I have been here I have been looking for work. There are no jobs here. I finally found a job two weeks ago, but the company I am working for is not in KY, it's in Portland, Oregon and I work for them virtually.

I am so sorry to bother you with this request, I'm just so desperate. All my life the only thing I liked about myself, physically, was my smile.

I am 53 yeares old and in the past year I have battled cancer and hopefully won, taken my GED & scored in the top eight percent of the country, started college and finished my first semester with a 3.75 GPA. I knew I was in dire need of dental work, but in KY there are no avenues to help you get the dental work done. I know, I've tried and tried. I am on the waiting list for Donated Dental Services and have been for almost a year.

During the fall semester, which was my second, a tooth, under my bridge came out and my bridge will come out any day. The fillings in my two front teeth fell out and I've suffered an infection on and off for 8 months now. Sometimes the pain is unbearable. There are no resources for the kind of help I need and I can't stand the thought of being in public, looking as I do. So I withdrew from college and I have barely left my apartment since the beginning of January. I have become more and more depressed as time has passed and more reclusive. I search everyday for help and there is none.

Even though I have suffered great hardships all my life and I am all alone, I still participate in the random acts of kindness philosophy. And since I saw the movie Pay It Forward, knew that is the way I wanted to conduct my life. I am not trying to toot my own horn, I would just like to help you understand what kind of person I strive to be everyday.

if you will please help me, when I finish school I will work for you or go to work elsewhere and repay you triplefold. I'm even willing to change my major in school so when I graduate it would be in a profession that would directly benefit your business. I'd be happy doing so! As it stands right now ... I have no quality of life and it gets worse everyday, so you see changing my major would not matter.

I realize you get dozens of letters like this and if you dismiss mine I will understand. But, if you do help me, you will be saving my life. Literally!

I am all alone in this world, not even a soul to talk too. I can not even stand to look in the mirror and at this point see no reason to go on. I cry all the time, though it does no good. And I am so tired of struggling just to stay alive.

"Please, someone help me!" Please....

Thank you so much for taking the time to read it.

Debora Reynolds
3941 Benttree, #4
Owensboro, KY 42301
270-240-4903
dreynolds0040@kctcs.edu

By Debora Reynolds (not verified) on 27 Sep 2009 #permalink

This is my first time writting a letter to some one who can really help me.U know i am the eldest from my family n i have to do all need of my family by myself and i am middle class family which i am working in a small private company earning only nu.7000 per month which is hardly enough for me to buy things.Now the biggest problem for me is that my grandfather who is 70 year old is now suffering from BLOOD CANCER which i have to send him to treatment to outer contry,i mean i have to send him to KOLKATA in India.Our Goverment is Helping me with half but half i have to take out from my pocket which i am really in a tense thinking from where i will bring the money.Thinking of asking my relatives but they also get so many problems.so i cant ask to them.
so please if u can help me.

Thanking You,
Choni Zangmo,
Thimphu,Bhutan.(Asian Country)

By Choni Zangmo (not verified) on 30 Oct 2009 #permalink

To Whom it may concern;

Your article was very interesting. I beleive it is part true. However I think people's circumstances and the choices they make also have something to do with how much money they have. Not to say that rich people don't have problems because I beleive they do. But choosing to pay a certain bill or helping your children is not something they have to do. I also realize that some people are self made millionaires and that they worked hard to get there and also gave up a lot on their way. With that said I to am going to be one of the many that I have noticed asked for help. I am in dire need of financial assistance. I am facing a foreclousure and also my car is going to be reposessed. I work very hard and I am gratefull that I have a job. My children however do not two of my children have lost their jobs and cannot seem to find work. I am supporting the entire household. This all came about after 2008. I was doing financially o k till around then, I had one son in a Tech. School and another getting braces I had refinanced the house and received a second mortgage. I was still o k. My son's school was being paid for by a parent plus loan not coming due till he graduated. Well we figured he could pay the loan when he came out of school an got a job. (didn't happen) Who new the bottom was going to fall out on every thing. This is a vey hard letter to write because of my pride and integrety but I don't know where else to turn. You have my e-mail address and my name,if you contact me I will give you my phone # and any other information you want. I do not feel comfortable putting all the personal info out in public. Thank you for your time, I hope to hear from you.

Honestly, many of the super rich do give away large portions of their wealth to charities that badly need it. Ask anybody who complains about the rich needing to give away their wealth; When was the last time they have given anything to charity? (I have asked several people) Blank stares and rants about how hard it is follows. Perhaps before you get crazy about someones personal belongings i.e. THEIR wealth, we should follow there lead and help out your local charities. Don't have a job? No money? Offer to volunteer your time. So save you energy from ranting about the rich and really do something that can make an impact on your community.
Best of life to all of you.

Happy holidays to all who read this rich and not so rich. I am a very rich woman rich within that is. I have literally given fame and fortune away because It was difficult to understand that lifestyle. I now regret it I live in unspeakable poverty and so do my children. My heart goes for my lovely daughters who work overtime to make ends meet even a university graduation diploma makes not much difference. I would give my life if any of this rich wonderful people would give away a home for my daugther Rose and Jean...Please if anyone cares to share his wealth a home for christmas so my girl will not have to live in a bad neighborhood rent a room for more than what she makes and cant get out of the pit. Please help us someone I am on section 8 for sixteen years and cant get out of this sinking boat. My children would respect me more if they had a home to visit Mom at. My manager wants me out so he can rent for more and makes my life miserable implicating lies to section 8 so they will throw me out without warrant. I live alone I am an industrial injured worker and social security pitiful amount is pending. Please someone help us in Gods name. Or have I ran out of good fortune? They say that those who can let go of great fortune are the real rich ones? We are but then again without a penny life is sad. Sincerely Angie.

Dear Bill Gates, Mr. Forbes and many others on the wealthy list across earth. I think the problem with the world is corporate offices and jobs that pay so little that the people remain a lifetime living as economic slaves. I want to change the world one person at a time. I wish for all the rich people or anyone out of many to help change one life at a time. Please help people individually. Avoid those who want to offer jobs while getting a business for themselves because the system continues to enslave people. If I was given money I would build a business and then offer great benefits and great company benefits not as employees but as family co owners. That would be a real change and if I start this dream perhaps it can live and breath in the face of reality....like I do. I am a dream that lives and breads and does not die in the face of poverty which I am experiencing. I have gained 50 lbs just sitting slaving for a company that pays me nothing for my Bachelor degree with honorable diplomas doing collections in a law firm. I would give anything to get out of here to have my own business where my employees would be my brothers and sisters alike and the benefits given equally to all who work the business. Please help my dream come true thank you. Happy holidays Rose

Hello: I read all the comments. Some of you suggest that Charities is the way to go for the supper rich donations. I never have known of charities who have changed a persons life in any way. Actually charities put all money donated millions of it in the bank and use only the earned interest to give out small food donations to hungry or selective scholarships. It all is such a pitiful " business deal with charities" the truth is NO charity has ever done anything to change a single persons life. To give to people to keep them from dying is not helping them it is en longating their misery and it is cruel to say the least. Changing a persons life is giving him/her what she needs to come out of the pit not to feed a person while in the pit and leave person in it just so the donations in full continue earning interest. There are billions being donated yearly to ill spirited charities that are self serving and or help so many little causes that they do not make a difference in persons life. Very few charities work legitimately to the benefit of humans in need or animals and even fewer to none, change a persons life. Rich people please give your desired tax deductible money to the people themselves in NEED. May God bless you all rich people with wisdom not just to give but to change a persons life one person at a time. Remember as you give so shall you receive.

My husband and I are in need of two vehicles and our own five bedroom home with two and a half baths. We are drug free and christian base family. We lost our home in 2006 to foreclosure.During that time there was no help from the government. Our option was to file for bankruptcy. We could not afford that. My bank account was ripped-off due to fraudulent activity. I still have not got my money for that. WE have five children two that's in college struggling to make ends meet. We need help in paying off some debt and for buying food and for the holidays also.

My husband is temporary out work due to lack of transportation.Detroit is known for bad transportation system.

By Lorraine Brooks (not verified) on 12 Dec 2009 #permalink

My husband and I are in need of two vehicles, and a five bedroom home with two and a half baths. We also need help in paying our debts up and for buying food,and holidays.

My husband has been out of work since 2006, due to lack of transportation. We also lost our home in 2006 to foreclosure.

We are a drug free family and are Christians. Tiffany is Our first oldest child 25-yrs. old, the 2nd is 22,Telise. They are both in college. They are also struggle too. Amber is 16, Jeryn is 08, and Darin Jr. 14. We also have two grandchildren by our 2nd oldest child. Tay'vion is 4 and Laila is 1. We all stay in the same home.

If we can get some financial help for the holidays and to get back on our feet, we will deeply appreciate it.

Sincerely yours,

The Brooks family

P.S. May God Continually Bless you.

By Lorraine Brooks (not verified) on 12 Dec 2009 #permalink

We need help with our our finances for the
Christmas holidays and after wards. We are in need of two vehicles and a five bedroom home with two and half baths.

Sincerely

The Brooks family

By Lorraine Brooks (not verified) on 12 Dec 2009 #permalink

Hello to whom it may concern: I'm a beautiful lonely nurse who' deals with a spell of depression here and there. My dream and goal I life is film and direct my own movies. I wrie screenplays at night or whenever I get time from work. Work is soooooo draining It kills my creativity, I just yarn I my heart and soul to just write, but the bills have to get paid so work and work and work and my depression gets worse and worse, I long to write daily its my passion and love, I am a sci fi horror writer. I'm basically asking for money so I can pursue my dreams as an writer, not some slave nurae dealing with patients who deserve my time, efforts or gentle touch, please if you can help me contact me via email, cherrycrime26@yahoo.com thank you so much for your time.

By Jaquary Moton (not verified) on 15 Dec 2009 #permalink

i am writing this to ask financial help to people with a kind heart. My daughter is hospitalized right now and im making both end meet to buy the medicine everyday. Anyout there who can help us?

By flordelina l.cabahug (not verified) on 16 Dec 2009 #permalink

I HAVE A SON WITH CERBAL PALSY . AND CAN NOT WALK WOLD LIKE HELP. HE IS AGOOD KID 4MORE INFORMATION CALL 601-938 2333 NOT ASKING MUCH.

By mrs angela (not verified) on 28 Dec 2009 #permalink

I was poisioned in 1999, By one of largest Co worldwide. They paid Off Courts attorneys EPA. Doctors. I was the Last one standing out of 400 Families Poisioned i went the distance, in the process i Lost my Home, and everything in it.Finally My attorneys were pd off too! I walked away with nothing, and Lost a lifetime of things i worked hard for.My family fell apart it took a toll on us and seperated us all. I ended up divorced over this ...the judge and courts agian seeing no justice for me..... The house i was left with i have struggled to save from 3 forclosures from my bank in 2 yrs and 1 foreclosure from the city for city taxes....I have had to resort to things like selling my vehical to pay city Taxes and greedy banks. And survive (if u call it that) with no hot water and off and on having utilites turned off........ I feel like i'm on the Titanic a sinking ship..... I have been left disabled and not concistently well from being poisioned but can not collect cause of the way my x husband filed our taxes we had a family business , i stayed home with 3 children, now nothing to show. Would love to have someone throw out a life jacket my ship is sinking... ckrealty33@yahoo.com I'd Love to do a story of this corupt court system and large people getting paid off......... can anyone throw me a life jacket the city taxes and bank are back at mey throat to take my house.....If this is hard to understand i'm just a Petite cute Blonde with NO computor skills !! Please help

By Lynn Hughes (not verified) on 04 Jan 2010 #permalink

Rich people do nothing to help others. It is a fact of life. The entire economic system is just one big ponzi scheme. The Federal Reserve Banks loan money to banks at near ZERO percent interest rate, and then the banks turn around and make loans to people at 15-20% interest rate and charge up to 30% interest rate on credit cards. There is no possible way to pay off a balance with a 30% interest rate. This us USURY and Debt Slavery. That is why the economy is in the shape it is in today. It is because of GREED. I am debt free now because of bankruptcy. I will never touch a credit card again. All credit does is make you a debt slave.

By BANKRUPT AMERICAN (not verified) on 04 Jan 2010 #permalink

Dear Sirs or Madam:
Would you please help me to help my daughter, Julie, who on June 6/05, was left with a serious brain injury cause someone t-boned her.

She can eat, and talk now--but she cannot walk.
I've wanted to put a pool in her house for her, but it costs a lot of money.

Julie is only 23--she was left this way since June 6, 2005;
Would you please help me by providing funds for this hydrotherapy pool.

www.hydroworx.com
I've been wanting to do this for Julie for over 4 years now.
Hydrotherapy is the best form of exercise--for example in the pool if you weigh over 200 lbs, in water you only weigh 20 lbs.

Sincerely,
Marie Heroux
Julie's Mom
226-663-7652

By Marie Heroux (not verified) on 07 Jan 2010 #permalink

HI ALL....
IF YOU LOVE GOD SEND MONEY TO ME BECAUSE I HAVE MANY BIG PROBLEMS AND I WILL LOSS MY HOUSE AND STAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE STREET
P.O 1579 / 11947
JORDAN / AMMAN
mahmoud8139@yahoo.com
mahmoud al ajlouni

By mahmoud al ajlouni (not verified) on 26 Jan 2010 #permalink

Why are people begging for money in Comments. If you have a comment about the article, then comment. Go beg somewhere else. I think this article is interesting and makes me want to read more on the subject -- thanks to the posters who mentioned other artcles.

P.S.

To "Whome will help us" -- Your husband had no business having children in his second marriage if he could not afford them. You pay for the first marriage and children first and you don't complain about it.

To Monique Williams -- either buy a house you can afford or do like the rest of us and RENT.

you people want change in this country then stop voting for democrats and republicans they are just a bunch of scumbags takeing your money and helping the big corporations get richer vote for someone who will force the greedy renters across the country down to a low set rental price someone who will force grocers to stop selling food by the pound lowering food prices so people wont be starving someone who will stop the rediculous priceing of vehicals it pathetic and rediculous that people should have to pay 30,000$ or more for a bloody car it makes me embaraced to be an american how americans vote fore these idiots when they know damn well they arnt gonna do a damn thing they said they would they are just gonna tax the hell out of you and give your money to other countries and they are constantly bickering amongst eachother there is a saying a kingdom or house divided against itself cannot stand the way america is going we will fall to ruin the us government needs to start careing for their own back yard instead of worring about other countries if they cannot help their own people than how can they help other countries i leave you with a saying give a man a fish feed him for a day teach a man to fish feed him for life oh also in my opinion colledge should be free covered by the government

IM not going to tell a story, just want to help the rich off load some of that extra money . im your man

I WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW WOULD THEY DONATE TO A LOGICALY GOOD CAUSE TO AN AVERAGE PERSON LIKE ME. I DON'T WANT TO BE RICH OR PAY OFF BIG BILLS, I JUST WANT TO HAVE A BABY AT THE AGE OF 44. I HAVE FOUND IT VERTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE UNLESS I HAVE $30,000.00 AND ITS SO SAD THAT I FELL IN LOVE MUCH TOO LATE IN LIFE FOR MY HUSBAND TO HAVE KIDS NORMALLY. AND HERE I AM AND THERE ARE SO MANY OTHERS LIKE ME WITH GOOD DONATING REASONS AND GOOD CITIZENS, WHY CANT I BE ONE?

By KAREN ESCOTO (not verified) on 12 Feb 2010 #permalink

I am a single dad raisen 3 lil ones by my self ,I was in a car wreck 5 years ago and my doctor put me as disabled,he refused to let me to work ever again,I filed a claim with disability 4 or 5 times already and was denied every time,the first time they said I was to young to get disability,the second time they denied me was the doctor they paid to see me said I was not disabled becuase he was getting paid by them. the last time I was denied was becuase my car was repoed so I did not have no ride to the doctor anymore so they said sense I missed so many doctor apps. that I was denied again I have no income at all besides my foodstamps please if you can help me with cash for me to take care of my kids god will love you for you,re kindness and thank you from me.

By john fontenot (not verified) on 15 Mar 2010 #permalink

PLEASE, HELP ME! GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS.
I need help. I don't know what to do anymore... I'm unemployed and don't have money to pay the rent and other bills... If you are fortunate, please help me. Or even 1$, maybe is nothing for you, but helps my family to eat. Help who needs. Thank you. Thank you so much. Who gives get more.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

To donate, please click:
http://sites.google.com/site/ajudarhelp/

I got laid off a few months ago and trying to pay rent and bills has been very hard. I am a single father trying to take care of my son. Can anyone help me come out ahead in life. I cant sleep at night from stress, worrying about my kid hoping i can support the both of us. I know many people in the same situation, but it isn't fun. If someone can help me financially will be very much appreciated. gerensr@aol.com

HERE I AM!not where i expected to be on 11/27/2008 thanksgiving day THE HOSPITAL E.R. having hart failure three days later i awake from a coma.Informed by the doctors that i surfed full body shut down.which led to other complications! I have worked hard all my life and for the past 10 years i was a glazier went to work everyday payed my taxes provided for my family wife& son+2 daughters and now i can not work with my condition i applied for benefits 3 times each time there is a reason of denial something i missed or properly filed out. NOW ITS 2010 MY FAMILY AND I ARE ONE MONTH AWAY FROM BEING HOMELESS ALL MY RESOURCES ARE DEPLETED I HAVE BEN TRYING OTHER AGENCIES AND RESOURCES WITH LITTLE LUCK! ALTHOUGH VERY APPRECIATIVE OF WHAT THEY CAN SHARE.
I HAVE MEDICATIONS I CANT PAY FOR RENT DUE WITH NOTICE SO THIS IS MY LAST RESORT BEGGING HUMBLY FOR A HELPING HAND
davidfnlee74@yahoo.com

Request money for the following: need $30K for me and another $40K for my family member to attend college as re-entry students, to acquire BA College Degree in Business Info Systems & MA in Business Management; half of that amounts respectively are needed to satisfy outstanding student loans from previous colleges for each of us. Also, need funds ($35K - $55K) for reconstructive/plastic surgery, as I have lost 195 lbs via gastric bypass; in process of securing insurance. While my family member and I attend school, we are willing to work full time (or work a job position that would pay a full time 40 hour a week worth of wages for part time hours, so we can focus on finishing school; for my family member, she needs a job with the state so that she can get her full retirement in 2 years. My family member and I will also need a tutor, to help with test taking and studying. And if its not asking too much, my family member needs a home, paid in full, fully furnished; she's worked hard enough in her lifetime, she deserves some happiness and peace while she furthers her education and works toward retirement. We both would need to be assigned a financial counselor that would work with both of us to achieve the best retirement plan possible and have funds for investments; so we can have a secure nest-egg/financial cushion if you will. Also, if its not asking too much, my family member and I would like to have $1.25 Million a piece; so we can live well, pay off old debts, attend classes that will help us both be better stewarts of money so we don't get caught in debt ever again, have funds to invest with when we meet with the financial planner, have money to take care of those people in our lives we care about; and take a months time vacation before we begin attending school, nothing to fancy, just a place where there's beach, sun, sand and wonderful peace and quiet; we both have not had a real vacation in over 13 years. We've just been existing for paying the bills, working just over broke jobs, and not living a real life. Any assistant that you are willing to give is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Ray Crawford

By ray crawford (not verified) on 15 May 2010 #permalink

My name is Toby Harrington . My life is not going to well I got cancer this year my wife is now bare a child . We have came so for together. My job may have been the cause of my cancer how knows ? but i am out of unemployment and have to fight for ss or disabilty. sorry can not spell to good .I have had never ask for help like this .my wife is a high risk . My cancer is stage 4 lymiphoma at age 36 and can prove all if so please help me . Money dose not heal you but my 5 kids and the one on the way could use it .The stess is getting harder by the day. 337-405-9055

By Toby Harrington (not verified) on 23 May 2010 #permalink

i need to hire a lawyer to be able to see my grandchildren please help me thank you

By ddavis20108 (not verified) on 20 Jun 2010 #permalink

I need immediate help please?I need funds to keep my due rent paided please.I'm 59-years old with physical injuries from long-time work constuction.Waiting to get my disability started.I have no income only from a few churhes that raise money for me to pay my rent.Please help?Please?call me:John Mcgee,4797830162,email:drj1906@inbox.com Thank God For Youi!

By John McGee (not verified) on 20 Jul 2010 #permalink

I am Michael Andrew Harris 5 by 5 is my idea in Russia crystal island is now crystal city, due to the population that inhabits the one facility that in-compasses the island,my plan is to build A 5 by 5 in each state I call it 5 by 5 because the structure is 5 miles long by 5 miles wide in-cased in concrete and re-bar the purpose of these buildings are to protect mankind from the sun and other natural causes of premature death. the enclosed inviornement will also allow human beings to evaulve I am seeking 8000$. a month in support of this effort the money will be used for lap top, computer, home rental, the money will not even be a fraction of a fraction of a fraction and so on of the money nessary for the project but it is a great starting point to build support until the ultimate soltion for low income over population. world war 3 will only take hours but if these structures are built with fish farms produce farms and aqua generators in them they will support themselves. providing people with purpose and direction for a brighter future the residential decks will house thousands of employees whom will pay rent or rent to own there individual condos only the rich will have houses in this structure separate from the condo decks people will become assets instead of liabilities they or we will be essential to maintaining the maintance and repair of the facilities natuarl hourly fuctions

By Michael Andrew… (not verified) on 02 Sep 2010 #permalink

Dear Sir/Madam,
Iam doing my first year degree at the University of Nairobi Kenya majoring in Accounting. I come from a poor family and my parents can not meet my fees. I do casual work that can not meet my demand.

Iam humbly requesting for any good person who can assist me by paying direct to the College. Should you agree i will email the account number of the University on request.

I will appreciate for your assistance and God bless you to make you live longer.

Best regards

Eric

By Eric Jumba Kedogo (not verified) on 12 Sep 2010 #permalink

I STARTING A ORGANIZATION AND WE NEED GRANTS TO RUN THIS ORGANIZATION..WE HELP FEED THE HOMELESS AND BUILD HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS FAMILYS..

By MARY JANE DELG… (not verified) on 29 Sep 2010 #permalink

Hi! My name is Stephanie I have a little girl with Cerebral Palsy it is severe. She is very heavy and hard to lift she weighs about 85pounds. I been trying to get a HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOUSE but been turned down 3 times because of past fianancial promblems they say. I need a house so DORS can put in this lifting equipment in that allows my daughter to ride on a rail on the ceiling, so I can get her around the house easily. I am a 52 year old single woman I dont think I will ever be able to get this eqipment if I cant get a house to put it in. If you could give some money to Habit for Humanity and desinate it strictly to be used for me and my disabled child I would ever be so gratefull. I could be that they may be unwilling to help because they think she is so ill something might happen to her and I might not be able to pay for the house. I dont know why really. If you can help me, e-mail me at woman_of_faith777@yahoo.com

By stephanie (not verified) on 12 Oct 2010 #permalink

HI! This is Stephanie again, I forgot to thank you for listening to my request, weathly people I am sure do many good things we probably dont know about,there are so many requests I am sure its hard to know which one to answer. I hate to one more of them but if you can help it sure would be appreciated. But if not I say God Bless You Anyway. God will take care of me and besides I still have my beutifull little girl to be thankfull for. God bless, Stephanie

By stephanie (not verified) on 12 Oct 2010 #permalink

i need help. i do have a job that ive been here for 22years. i divorced in 2007. i have a 22year son who has seizure disorder from a wreck who does work but only little bit over minimum wage. i have a 3yr old daughter..daycare is $420/mth..my child support is $400/mth. i put myself through school & earned my BS degree;however i will return to earn my MS when daughter is lil older. i havent had my car for over a year (transmission problem & got suckered by a "conman")ive almost paid for the car & still carry fullcoverage because my credit has suffered enough already through divorce & son's seizure meds before he got insurance...still $40/mth..i was diagnosed with a chronic illness & my cost $65/mth for my med...i just need some help to get over some hurdles & would love to have a nice home for my daughter to grow up in.i had problems with ex & need to get out of the house we lived in for 20 years...long story. life has taken some crazy turns & i need help...please...im a hard worker & love my family & just want to pay bills, have car repaired while waiting for small claims court, to be able to have nice home...im not at all a high maintenance person...i dont qualify for any state assistance for light bills help or food stamps just barely over...im trying to get back on my feet thank you so much for listening...i have no places to turn..thank you

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW I CAN GET SOME OF THAT MONEY FOR MY NON-PROFIT PROGRAM..MY PROGRAM NAME IS FAMILYS UNDER GODS ROOF..WE HELP FEED THE HOMELESS FAMILYS..NOW WE ARE TRY TO BUILD HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS FAMILYS..PLEASE HELP US WITH GRANTS PLEASE..THANK YOU....

My name is Celeste Earl.

My family Brooke,Stephen,Andrew,John and I live in rocky mount,n.c.

My husband Stephen as of 2007 was diagnosed with glacoma and is legally blind. He was introduced to the north carolina services for the blind through the ticket to work program in 2009.

through training and being sent to blind school through the services for the blind,he became a vendor operator and became self reliable by overseeing vending machine locations.

Recently he lost two of his most lucrative sites,this was a devastating blow to our income,iam employed but it is getting rough,we dont know how long it will be until he gets awarded another location.

Our bills aren't getting any slacker and the holidays are approaching quick, we need a financial boost to keep us afloat until he gets another location.

We are requesting 10,000 for the near and approaching future
we dont know how long it will take us to get back to where we were.If anyone wants to help us in this matter please email us call or write.

I have very reliable sources to verify our situation our names and where we live.

(252)212-8132 cell (252)452-6705

Thank You
The Earl Family

By Celeste Earl (not verified) on 19 Oct 2010 #permalink

Rich people dont need the money they earned, and i think its a conspiracy that they make college expensive just so you have a excuese to charge people More. So who cares going to college shouldnt earn you a million dollars, if so i think the whole world would do that then. we need more equality...what sucks is people who are 40 and over desrve it the most, the new generation of younger people are wasting money badly on boats and hummers they simply dont need. Retired Vets barely can make it and they fount in the wars, i dont see Miley Cyrus fighting in the war and she gets paid way way enough to hear her anooying voice. There will be rebellions in the future fighting for equality i know it. People should get paid what THEY Deserve, not millions for singing and making 6$ an hour working your tail off in a mine or factory that actually benefits more to the world...but like i said a long time ago, humans Are selfish greedy creatures and enough is never enough.

im 41 want a new life im a male looking for friend and some lady that has money to spend i want out of the geto limited amount of income just paying bills not being even to save money i work parttime never get ahead put gun to my head Dont to be like this anymore was trying to get the military to be somebody but Iim 41 not going anywhere not no real family dad killed him in front of me when six like to see my bloodbrother and mom my half sister is artistic she help her self just wish i can make more money if you want to donate anything matthew johansen 302 west mission st aptd santa barbara ca. 93101 phone 805-898-0709 want to travel away from all the hellsh thats happen in califorina hurts to see people die to much i want to find better friend stay away from drugs adodted want to find young blood brother if you can like action movies fast cars beautiful women but to settle down hopefully have family like a dog black lab nice house dont have to w

By matthew johansen (not verified) on 02 Dec 2010 #permalink

my wife and i are both on retirement and are trying to manage from month to month on a small fixed income. we could manage if we had our home paid off.we are both disabled and i still have to get out each day and pick up aluminum and save to sell to help pay on bills each month is there anyone in the world who would give us a 45,000.00 grant to pay our little home off then we could manage each month i am 68 my wife 66 and cant work. please help.

By franklin cooper (not verified) on 06 Dec 2010 #permalink

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
I would greatly apprecaite your help with my mission.I want
to help young people who age out of the foster care system.
I would greatly apprecaite an unrestricted grant of
1 million dollars For the start up cost of buying a building,beds, computers,solar panels, ect. I understand that you get alot of request. I would greatly apprecaite
your help with my mission.You can contact me at my email at
jr898j@gmail.com. Thank-You for your time and consideration.
Rev.Jo

I shouldn't have to beg for money because I was awarded 2.5 million Dollars in court, but I was never givin the money, and I can't find enyone that would care to help me. I just need $15,000.00 so I can get a transplant. Someone tried to kill me with a hammer. I missed living my life, with no help of family. I'm on the NFT web site, they are trying to find people to care www.transplants.org/donate/426 I just want to live before I die.

Am a Ugandan proffesionary a nurse, who has struggled alot to work in many hospitals,en clinics with little pay.I have four sisters who i have managed to educate up to senior six,one had joined universty but studied for only one year and i failed to raise the money for her to finish up because am only earning one hundred and fifty dollars per month.This money is very little for all the burdens am having.I have to look after my father also who is sick and not working as well.I want to start up my family also but am seeing it will be difficult for me and yet am growing old am 33 years old now.I their for request for any rich,kind and a good summaritan to help me with any financial assistance to achieve all my dreams it wil only be the lord to reward you more and also give long lasting life.I wil be very greatful for you to read through my hard time that am facing and then consideq me amongest the people to be helped finacialy.I remain nsibirwa denis God bless u. Am on this email address :nsibirwadennis@yahoo.co

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