I need help with my property taxes and electric bill. I'm on SSDI and own my home outright. I have my daughter(who is unable to work right now due to a medical condition), and my 3 year old granddaughter. I will lose the house and all the money I paid for it. I have poor credit so I can't get an equity loan. I don't care about myself but I don't want them to be homeless. If anyone knows of any programs that can help us of could make a small donation, I would appreciate it very much. Thank you. Read More

I need help with my property taxes and electric bill. I'm on SSDI and own my home outright. I have my daughter(who is unable to work right now due to a medical condition), and my 3 year old granddaughter. I will lose the house and all the money I paid for it. I have poor credit so I can't get an equity loan. I don't care about myself but I don't want them to be homeless. If anyone knows of any programs that can help us of could make a small donation, I would appreciate it very much. Thank you. Michele

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my post. I'm a mother of two. Im on here looking for help with finding a apartment for me and my family. My fiance and I have little to no credit. The credit we do have isnt really good so it has effected us being able to land a place. Currently we are staying in a hotel but have money saved for first last and security to move into a new place. We can afford $1,200.00 a month and are looking in Tiverton, Warren, Bristol, Newport, Middletown, and Read More

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my post. I'm a mother of two. Im on here looking for help with finding a apartment for me and my family. My fiance and I have little to no credit. The credit we do have isnt really good so it has effected us being able to land a place. Currently we are staying in a hotel but have money saved for first last and security to move into a new place. We can afford $1,200.00 a month and are looking in Tiverton, Warren, Bristol, Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth. We would consider Coventry, Wakefield, Warwick and Greenwich RI also. I am just at my last straw searching all day everyday and being in a hotel and having no luck. Money's not the issue the issue is finding a place that doesn't care about our credit scores. Please if you can help I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You!!!

Hi I am a single mother of 3 I have apply for assistance to help me with oil for heating for my house but I have not been approved for anything yet if there is any programs out there that anyone knows of or if there is anyone that is willing to help me get some oil so that I can heat my house for my children to be warm. I have exhausted all of my money trying to keep up with the oil but it is just too much with all my other bills. I've been out of work for quite some time due to health problems Read More

Hi I am a single mother of 3 I have apply for assistance to help me with oil for heating for my house but I have not been approved for anything yet if there is any programs out there that anyone knows of or if there is anyone that is willing to help me get some oil so that I can heat my house for my children to be warm. I have exhausted all of my money trying to keep up with the oil but it is just too much with all my other bills. I've been out of work for quite some time due to health problems and I am currently disability to help I would greatly appreciate it whether it's some oil for the oil tank or it's general knowledge of places I can call for assistance. I am already tried Community Action Program him my home and also a place called project hope. But I don't know anywhere else it's getting colder and colder I'm not quite sure what to do. I wouldn't ask for any kind of money in my hand if somebody is willing to help they could deal with the company themselves directly. Thank you for your time and for reading my post bless you all and I hope you all have a wonderful year to come.

Hello, I am a single mother of a 3 year old little girl. This has year has been a rough year for both of us. We have been living in my car for the past three months and I am scared as to what this winter is going to look like for us. I graduated high school this past August with honors but things went downhill from there. I have been very independent since I was 16 but I REALLY need the help now. My daughter needs a stable home and I don't know where or who to turn RI. We have both been through Read More

Hello, I am a single mother of a 3 year old little girl. This has year has been a rough year for both of us. We have been living in my car for the past three months and I am scared as to what this winter is going to look like for us. I graduated high school this past August with honors but things went downhill from there. I have been very independent since I was 16 but I REALLY need the help now. My daughter needs a stable home and I don't know where or who to turn RI. We have both been through so many traumatic experiences and going to a shelter is not an option for us. I don't want my little girl going through that. I need emergency housing. I want her to be able to enjoy this Christmas like every other child her age. I don't want to welcome the new year going through this situation. I am used to figuring everything out by myself but this time I am crying and praying for someone to help me, please.. Please.

I have been trying to work extra shifts to get money to buy Christmas presents for my kids but I can't seem to come up with the money because I only have one income and too many bills. I have tried everything I can think of to try and get help with gifts for my children but can't seem to find anyone who can help me. Please help me.i have two girls one is 7 and the other is going to be 13. I also have a 11 year old son with special needs. I need help I just don't want my kids to wake up on Read More

I have been trying to work extra
shifts to get money to buy Christmas presents for my kids but I can't seem
to come up with the money because I only have one income and too many bills.
I have tried everything I can think of to try and get help with gifts for my
children but can't seem to find anyone who can help me. Please help me.i
have two girls one is 7 and the other is going to be 13. I also have a 11
year old son with special needs. I need help I just don't want my kids to
wake up on Christmas day and find nothing under the tree. It breaks my heart
to even think about it. Please help me.

Hello. My names Melissa and I have 2 girls. Melony and Christina. Melony is 4 and Christina will be 2 soon. I'm a single mother and give all my love and care to my girls. As of right now I'm living in another's family home where I have a bedroom to share with my girls. We attend church every Sunday with the family we live with. My life has had a complete turn around and im eternally grateful for all the blessings ive been given. I'm pregnant with another baby girl and am due in April and I'm Read More

Hello. My names Melissa and I have 2 girls. Melony and Christina. Melony is 4 and Christina will be 2 soon. I'm a single mother and give all my love and care to my girls. As of right now I'm living in another's family home where I have a bedroom to share with my girls. We attend church every Sunday with the family we live with. My life has had a complete turn around and im eternally grateful for all the blessings ive been given. I'm pregnant with another baby girl and am due in April and I'm trying my hardest to stay on my feet and hopefully have my own place for me and my girls soon.

I am a mother of a transgender daughter and two boys . My daughter is 8 years old and has been bullied and mistreated in school. I have since started homeschooling her . I advocate a lot for issues like this and because I have consumed myself I missed the cutoff for ''tis the season program " . I had gone 2 weeks ago to put in for an emergency help at my local senior center , hearing my story they had me fill out all the paperwork . I had not heard anything so I decided to call today and I was Read More

I am a mother of a transgender daughter and two boys . My daughter is 8 years old and has been bullied and mistreated in school. I have since started homeschooling her . I advocate a lot for issues like this and because I have consumed myself I missed the cutoff for ''tis the season program " . I had gone 2 weeks ago to put in for an emergency help at my local senior center , hearing my story they had me fill out all the paperwork . I had not heard anything so I decided to call today and I was told that they didn't do the emergency help and the program was over . So now I have not applied for any other help as I was under the impression they excepted on the program . I try my best to financially take care of my kids but this becomes difficult around the holidays . I know my story or needs are no more important than anyone else's , I'm just praying for a little help to give my children a Merry Christmas .
Warm regards,

Hello,my name is Heather I'm 26 years old and I'm a single mother of a 2 year old. I actually don't feel like myself doing things like this seeking for help, but recently I lost my job due to knee surgery, being a Nursing Assistant for 8 years I never had a problem paying my rent, bills, and anything we ever needed. I was receiving temporary disability for a month till my benefits ran out, I had went back to working but then messed my knee while lifting a patient and it put me out of work for Read More

Hello,my name is Heather I'm 26 years old and I'm a single mother of a 2 year old. I actually don't feel like myself doing things like this seeking for help, but recently I lost my job due to knee surgery, being a Nursing Assistant for 8 years I never had a problem paying my rent, bills, and anything we ever needed. I was receiving temporary disability for a month till my benefits ran out, I had went back to working but then messed my knee while lifting a patient and it put me out of work for a couple years. Seeing as how I didn't have a job I ended up losing my apartment and ended up becoming homeless, I'm trying to go on social security for the time being so we can at least have something but the process is so long there's no way I'll have money by Christmas. Last Christmas my daughter was just a month old she didn't know what Christmas was but she still had a damn good one lol. Now, with her being 2 she is just so smart and beautiful, her smile and personality can brighten a room a pure black and white, and now that she is older she knows what Christmas is, she loves the lights and Santa Claus most kids cry lol. She knows presents are supposed to be under the Christmas tree on Christmas day. I know both of us would be heart broken because me as a mother failed and her as a child would think Santa Claus either forgot her or thought she was a bad girl and she is far from that. I've also applied to the churches and Salvation Army for free donated gifts and also toys for tots and all the registration was closed due to being full. I just want my beautiful baby girl to have at least 1 present under the tree,but even after this post I'm hoping and praying I find some place that I'll find to help us. Anything would be appreciated and she is not a picky little girl she would appreciate anything. Thank you and god bless. Happy holidays and I hope everyone enjoys their Christmas.

Hi my name is Emily, and I have been desperately looking to find somewhere to help me and my family with Christmas assistance this year. Our church is a very small church as it's hard for them to help. We have four kids 2 boys 2 girls. My husband works but as for me I have been under go treatments and test for several health issues this year and from time to time it's hard for me to get up and go... between my doctor appointments which typically 2-4 times a month it's hard on us financially in Read More

Hi my name is Emily, and I have been desperately looking to find somewhere to help me and my family with Christmas assistance this year. Our church is a very small church as it's hard for them to help.
We have four kids 2 boys 2 girls.
My husband works but as for me I have been under go treatments and test for several health issues this year and from time to time it's hard for me to get up and go... between my doctor appointments which typically 2-4 times a month it's hard on us financially in more than one way, not just for Christmas. It would be such a great blessing if y'all could help. I have been desperately reaching out try to get the help with assistance. Please I've had no good response as I've tried about everywhere...

My family is struggling. We are facing the forclosure of our home a couple days after Christmas. we have also cared for and lost many very close relatives and loved ones. My son I a very caring 8 year old boy. He loves Legos and trolls as well as outside stuff. He is humble and kind. Any help with Christmas gifts for him would be a blessing for us in this time of darkness. Once we get back on our feet we vow to recipicate for another child or other person in need as we have in the past when we Read More

My family is struggling. We are facing the forclosure of our home a couple days after Christmas. we have also cared for and lost many very close relatives and loved ones. My son I a very caring 8 year old boy. He loves Legos and trolls as well as outside stuff. He is humble and kind. Any help with Christmas gifts for him would be a blessing for us in this time of darkness. Once we get back on our feet we vow to recipicate for another child or other person in need as we have in the past when we were doing better. Thank you

Hello, I am a 32 year old single mom of a 7 year old little boy. I recently lost my job in October due to being out on medical leave and got diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I am trying to get back in my feet soon but it's so tough during Christmas. I want to cry I can't provide all the gifts for my son on Christmas day. I need a winter coat size 10 boys, snow boots size 1 in boys and he loves science things, arts and crafts. Play doh crafts, mine craft, battleship board game, gas put board game, Read More

Hello, I am a 32 year old single mom of a 7 year old little boy. I recently lost my job in October due to being out on medical leave and got diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I am trying to get back in my feet soon but it's so tough during Christmas. I want to cry I can't provide all the gifts for my son on Christmas day. I need a winter coat size 10 boys, snow boots size 1 in boys and he loves science things, arts and crafts. Play doh crafts, mine craft, battleship board game, gas put board game, easel, secret life of pets. Moana the movie people, karaoke machine, hot wheels , qixels anything in that sort. I did get home some stuff I didn't name but he has 8 gifts. If noone can provide I understand atleast he will have 8 gifts undertree that people helped me with.. thank you
all and merry Christmas.

Myself and my 3 children are currently homeless. It's been a hard year and with Christmas coming I would hate to see them lose hope and be more disappointed. They never complain, they always just say, "Its ok, Mommy". They deserve one day of not worrying and pretending it's ok. My kids are 13,9,and 3. My oldest is a honors student who plays in band and chorus, my 9 year old son is on the spectrum and currently doing great in school, my 3 year old is the happiest, most spirited kid I've ever Read More

Myself and my 3 children are currently homeless. It's been a hard year and with Christmas coming I would hate to see them lose hope and be more disappointed. They never complain, they always just say, "Its ok, Mommy". They deserve one day of not worrying and pretending it's ok. My kids are 13,9,and 3. My oldest is a honors student who plays in band and chorus, my 9 year old son is on the spectrum and currently doing great in school, my 3 year old is the happiest, most spirited kid I've ever met. I've never had to ask for help before and when I get on my feet I fully intend to give back. Thank you for reading and taking time to consider my family.

I'm a single mom currently having a hard time to find work this year around the holiday it's a struggle to buy toys for my 2 year old son and it makes me upset that I can't even get the things or toys he really wants cause I can't afford nothing ..I get no help from no one and would love to have someone make him smile on Christmas to give him the toys he needs . He loves paw patol toy story and he loves basketball and he is in need of clothes as well anything helps around the holidays please Read More

I'm a single mom currently having a hard time to find work this year around the holiday it's a struggle to buy toys for my 2 year old son and it makes me upset that I can't even get the things or toys he really wants cause I can't afford nothing ..I get no help from no one and would love to have someone make him smile on Christmas to give him the toys he needs . He loves paw patol toy story and he loves basketball and he is in need of clothes as well anything helps around the holidays please make my son happy and have a big smile on his face . Thank you so much

I would like to thank you in advance for taking to time to read my post. My name is Nicole and I am the mom of a 5 year old boy with special needs. I was working full time as an RN until my son's doctor decided he needed 24hr, around the clock care, this past April. Biologically, my fiancée is not my son's father, however he works as much as possible to support our family. We had a fire at our apartment in September and lost everything. There is no way for us to provide a Christmas for Read More

I would like to thank you in advance for taking to time to read my post. My name is Nicole and I am the mom of a 5 year old boy with special needs. I was working full time as an RN until my son's doctor decided he needed 24hr, around the clock care, this past April. Biologically, my fiancée is not my son's father, however he works as much as possible to support our family. We had a fire at our apartment in September and lost everything. There is no way for us to provide a Christmas for my son. We're still trying to rebuild everything we lost. Toys and clothes would be greatly appreciated. Tyler is a size 6/7 and likes age appropriate toys. Thanks in advance & Merry Christmas.

I am in need of christmas gifts for my 13yr old son,8 yr old son and 7 yr old daughter. I currently have no income and feel so awful being unable to have a christmas this year. I cant even afford a tree. My family has been through an awful domestic violence situation and have been left without any financial support. My older son likes anything electronic and is in need of a new pair of basketball sneakers sz 9 1/2, or an electric scooter. My 8 yr old loves anything minecraft and could use new Read More

I am in need of christmas gifts for my 13yr old son,8 yr old son and 7 yr old daughter. I currently have no income and feel so awful being unable to have a christmas this year. I cant even afford a tree. My family has been through an awful domestic violence situation and have been left without any financial support. My older son likes anything electronic and is in need of a new pair of basketball sneakers sz 9 1/2, or an electric scooter. My 8 yr old loves anything minecraft and could use new clothing sz 12 and anything ds or wii. My 7 yr old girl loves cheerleading and gymnastics, loves art and singing. Monster high. She needs the cheerleading shoes sz 2. I cannot afford her uniform. Thank you so very much.

I had two jobs supporting my two girls 14 and 4! My child was physically abused in daycare, I had to get her help. I asked for a leave I got voluntarily terminated. I am going crazy not being able to provide for my family. Never mind Christmas! But I am the only advocate my child has. The next week my life line channel terminated my agreement. I am in need of anything food gift cards Walmart target gas stores for kids or even toys paw patrol jungle. Kitty surprise, Barbie dream house Lego Read More

I had two jobs supporting my two girls 14 and 4! My child was physically abused in daycare, I had to get her help. I asked for a leave I got voluntarily terminated. I am going crazy not being able to provide for my family. Never mind Christmas! But I am the only advocate my child has. The next week my life line channel terminated my agreement. I am in need of anything food gift cards Walmart target gas stores for kids or even toys paw patrol jungle. Kitty surprise, Barbie dream house Lego friends Lego set. Clothes 5t shoe size 10. My older ones picky animal jam gift cards, I tunes, a fox sweat shirt, justice, size small adult or size 1 long pants. Or small tops mostly only likes dresses scarfs, tight pants etc

Hello my name is Carmen. I am a single mother of two girls their ages are 9 and 3. we were recently homeless not by choice butt because things just happen I'm a hard-working mom I was working two jobs but had to lose my second job because of lack of daycare for the night time shift so now I'm back down to the one job and things are really stressful. in the apartment that we moved to we don't have anything because the last place we moved from we had to leave very abruptly therefore leaving less Read More

Hello my name is Carmen. I am a single mother of two girls their ages are 9 and 3. we were recently homeless not by choice butt because things just happen I'm a hard-working mom I was working two jobs but had to lose my second job because of lack of daycare for the night time shift so now I'm back down to the one job and things are really stressful. in the apartment that we moved to we don't have anything because the last place we moved from we had to leave very abruptly therefore leaving less money for storage for transportation and things like that.then we became homeless. now with the apartment that I have moved into now because of the lack of time we had to prepare to move out and things like that we lost everything including beds couches tables all types of Furniture dressers you name it we don't have it so basically I'm just here trying to see what anybody can do I've been running around trying to find places to try to get furniture vouchers but because I make too much money they won't give me a Furniture voucher so we just have to deal with it until whenever also today is my birthday I don't know if anybody wants to help just let me know.

Me and my fiancé are seeking some help so we can give our son a Christmas and also a good birthday, considering he will be turning 4 on Christmas day! This past year in April, my son lost his uncle(his fathers brother,) whom he was very close with, due to suicide, causing us to lose our house because we couldn't bare to be there anymore because he did it in our home..not long after I got into a terrible car accident and totaled my car. its been a long road and we just wanna make sure we Read More

Me and my fiancé are seeking some help so we can give our son a Christmas and also a good birthday, considering he will be turning 4 on Christmas day! This past year in April, my son lost his uncle(his fathers brother,) whom he was very close with, due to suicide, causing us to lose our house because we couldn't bare to be there anymore because he did it in our home..not long after I got into a terrible car accident and totaled my car. its been a long road and we just wanna make sure we can give our son some type of birthday and Christmas this year. Anything would help... good luck to everyone and happy holidays.

Hi I'm looking to try and get any help possible with Christmas gifts for my children. I'm a single mom of three kids. I have twin 7yr olds (boy and girl) and a 18yr old daughter. We have had a very difficult year with myself loosing my mom a few months ago who my children were very close to. Also having to find a place to live very soon from my landlord going into foreclosure. My older child helps as much as she can but she's limited with working part time and going to school. With everything Read More

Hi I'm looking to try and get any help possible with Christmas gifts for my children. I'm a single mom of three kids. I have twin 7yr olds (boy and girl) and a 18yr old daughter. We have had a very difficult year with myself loosing my mom a few months ago who my children were very close to. Also having to find a place to live very soon from my landlord going into foreclosure. My older child helps as much as she can but she's limited with working part time and going to school. With everything going on I would love to be able to give my children a nice Christmas that will help get things off things. I know gifts are not what the holiday is all about but try telling that to a kid its not a great feeling. Even though my son tells me that all he needs is to spend time with his family during Christmas I know he like any child would like something. If there is any way any of you would be able to help it would mean the world to my children and myself and as soon as I can I well pay it forward. Thank you all very much.

Several years ago my ex husband obtained custody of my 2 children by means of a very expensive and equally crocked attorney. Two years ago I was contacted by RI DCYF who had my son in custody since his father had beat him in that face and his bottom causing sever bruising. In those 2 years I have used all of my savings to move to RI and pay attorney fee's to obtain custody of my son. I do have placement which should prove, of there were any doubt, that I am a fit mom or else Dcyf would not Read More

Several years ago my ex husband obtained custody of my 2 children by means of a very expensive and equally crocked attorney. Two years ago I was contacted by RI DCYF who had my son in custody since his father had beat him in that face and his bottom causing sever bruising. In those 2 years I have used all of my savings to move to RI and pay attorney fee's to obtain custody of my son. I do have placement which should prove, of there were any doubt, that I am a fit mom or else Dcyf would not have returned my son to me. However, using the same attorney as before my ex has managed to keep this case on going in the courts and also to keep custody of my daughter. Yes, even after he was found guilty of feleony child abuse his attorney has managed to keep the question of whether he should continue to have his daughter by constantly asking for continuance on our case. I am beyond thankful my son is with me but still miss my daughter so much. My financial need is here in RI wages do not compare to other states and the cost of living is well above the average wage. Add to those costs the fee's for attorney's on our case and I didn't even have enough for my son's birthday cake last month. Friends and family have been great but 2 years later and they are tapped out as well. Please, I pray to God someone will help. Many thanks.

I have an 8 year old daughter and we are currently homeless. We recently moved back to RI from Texas. We are in and out of friend and family homes due to losing everything we have ever owned. We lost everything due to a fake moving company. Since we lost everything and wasted so much money to the fake company, we are playing catch up on trying to get warm clothes and furniture or just a bed for my daughter is my first priority. My daughter is so hurt and confused about the situation we are in. Read More

I have an 8 year old daughter and we are currently homeless. We recently moved back to RI from Texas. We are in and out of friend and family homes due to losing everything we have ever owned. We lost everything due to a fake moving company. Since we lost everything and wasted so much money to the fake company, we are playing catch up on trying to get warm clothes and furniture or just a bed for my daughter is my first priority. My daughter is so hurt and confused about the situation we are in. She lost all of her toys and clothes, just everything. Christmas is around the corner and winter is here. I have never felt so lost, scared and nervous. My daughter doesn't deserve this and we have never been in a situation like this before. I'm not sure who or where to turn to sometimes but I will never give up, I promised her I will fix this all. I need help in any way possible and I have never asked for help like this before.

I have three bright children who deserve a great Christmas...but I am struggling to pay bills this year. Last October we finally were able to get a place of our own to call home and any adult knows that is something so much more important then any material gift. The mortgage, food, electric and heating bills have to be paid first.I have always made it through the holidays myself using layaway. I am not sure how to tell my kids, we can't afford to have Christmas this year...So I am asking for Read More

I have three bright children who deserve a great Christmas...but I am struggling to pay bills this year.

Last October we finally were able to get a place of our own to call home and any adult knows that is something so much more important then any material gift. The mortgage, food, electric and heating bills have to be paid first.I have always made it through the holidays myself using layaway. I am not sure how to tell my kids, we can't afford to have Christmas this year...So I am asking for any help with presents.

I have two teenagers and a toddler. They will be grateful for any gifts they get to open Christmas morning!!Cody,16, Summer,13, and Brooklyn, 26 months. Cody loves to build anything! He would love model car kits,legos,surfing, gift cards, electronics, and the color purple. Summer loves to sing and dance. She would love any art kits, scrapbook materials,anything owls or turquiose, electronics, surfing, giftcards or costume makeup (anything teenage and girly). Last but not least is little energetic Brooklyn. She is two. Loves Monkeys (especially curious George), baby dolls, books, coloring and playdough. Thank you in advance for any help you can give.

Hello I am a single mother of a girl and two boys I am seeking assistance in moving I am currently working a full time and part time job my son has been diagnosed with ptsd due to a tragic fire that happened next door to us he is autistic and taking several steps back due to our housing situation and traumatic experience I am having a hard time saving all the money I need to move because I was a caretaker for my son for 5 yrs and have only been able to recently obtain full time employment I Read More

Hello I am a single mother of a girl and two boys I am seeking assistance in moving I am currently working a full time and part time job my son has been diagnosed with ptsd due to a tragic fire that happened next door to us he is autistic and taking several steps back due to our housing situation and traumatic experience I am having a hard time saving all the money I need to move because I was a caretaker for my son for 5 yrs and have only been able to recently obtain full time employment I have worked a part time job since January 2016 and am still there but the hours aren't always promising I am hoping to establish permanent residency so my son can have stability and home based services that we desperately need in order for him to grow he has taken several steps back through all of this thank you to anyone that reads this and considers blessing me and my family