I am a mother of 5 living in a house that is falling apart. it is a section 8 house that the land lord will not repair. i went to court over a year ago and they stopped payment of his rent and gave me a moving transfer which is about to run out.i have not found a new place to move yet. i work 2 part time jobs and my husband cant find work . if i dont have 2000 dollars by aug 20th i will end up in a shelter with all my kids. we live in queens ny and the shelters here are crime filled and i am really scared . i am 40 years old and am starting to wish i was dead cause than they would at least get money from life insurance . i feel so useless that i cant even give my kids a safe home. i have no kitchen sink there is sever water damage to the ceiling which is about to fall. the whole house is terrible. i have no family that can help me. when i come home from work i just want to cry. i wish that there was a guardian angel out there some where to help my family. but that is fantasy not reality. so if any one knows something i  can do please let me know

i am a mom of two work in hotels i moved to new york  send rusme out no one calls now my bill are behind i dont know what to do my light bill is 500 hundred dallor and my gas bill is 1,150 dallor i dont what to do i am on my computer day and day sending reume if some can help please help thank you

My name is Shanice Figeroux and I'm 22 years old. I’ve been on dialysis since the age of 13 and have
operations to numerous to count. Since 1999, I’ve had 2 kidney transplants, followed by 2 nephrectomies
(removal of the kidneys) when those transplants failed. The first transplant I received from my mother in
2000. We were so happy then; our story was covered by Lifetime Women’s Television and I was on the
front page of the Newsday newspaper; it was a crippling loss to have it fail. My teenage years were
compromised, miserable and tiring. My second transplant, in 2005, also failed due to complications with
infections. But even at a tough time like that, I never gave up, though it was tempting.
When my doctors told me of the seriousness of the situation, when I was losing that second kidney, I felt I
had lost all my freedom, all my hope, as well as my organ. I was so incredibly sad, helpless. I would have
to undergo dialysis treatment 3 times a week for 3 hours a day. Dialysis is renal replacement therapy; it is
an artificial replacement for lost kidney function due to renal failure. There are several methods of
dialysis, and hemodialysis, which cleans the blood via a machine, is probably the best known. It’s what
you see on medical shows on TV and it’s what I’ve been doing for 5 years. Dialysis does NOT treat
kidney disease – it is effectively a life support treatment, keeping a renal patient alive until they can
receive a transplant. Transplant isn't a CURE either, it replaces a sick kidney with a working kidney, but
still means a lifetime of immunosuppressive medication. Those are challenging too, but definitely
preferable to dialysis!After 10 years of struggling with kidney disease, sometime I feel like just a sad fragile shell of a woman. My
illness has been a battle of the body, mind, heart, and spirit. The nights seem darker and all I ask for is a better
day, not even happier, just better. The stars that once guided me seem dimmer and the taste of honey is no
more. My mouth is bitter and my Spirit is cold. My path is obstructed by illness, and by unwanted, familiar, and
yet always shocking pain. Illness has gotten in the way of my destiny. My mind is always racing, my heart is
often heavy. I stand here with my hands clutched tight, trying to hold my dreams like grains of sand. But as the
sun shines down on my face, I pray to bring this world a better day; We are born into this world with no
knowledge of what awaits us, and when unexpected, unpleasant things happen, we are quick to call on God and
ask “Why me?”. But He knows what awaits us, and what our purpose is, long before we do. So I am guided by
the Man with the main master plan. I do know that my destiny is a path that will break all barriers – physical
illness, lack of money, limits on my education, racism. As Maya Angelou said, “Still I rise”.
Despite my situation, I strive for change. I strive for improvement in the medical world - for more options for
people with kidney failure, and for more comfort and support for those on dialysis. I think I’m more fortunate
than many people in my situation, because I see life as a challenge, and I am still here fighting. I’ve seen
others, people my age, friends, lose this fight. It’s enough to shatter one’s hope. That's plenty enough reason
for me to do what I'm trying to do. I’ve always tried to stay positive. I won the Bright Star award in 2004 from
KUFA, and I walk the Walk for Organ and Tissue Donation every year. I’ve spoken to medical students at
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, helping them to learn how to talk with adolescents. I was interviewed on
Channel 13’s Keeping Kids Healthy, about coping with being on dialysis. I participate in groups for dialysis
patients and have tried to be a spokesperson for other patients in my units. I have recommendations (and
wonderful support) from my nephrologists and social workersDespite my situation, I strive for change. I strive for improvement in the medical world - for more options for
people with kidney failure, and for more comfort and support for those on dialysis. I think I’m more fortunate
than many people in my situation, because I see life as a challenge, and I am still here fighting. I’ve seen
others, people my age, friends, lose this fight. It’s enough to shatter one’s hope. That's plenty enough
reason for me to do what I'm trying to do. I’ve always tried to stay positive. I won the Bright Star award in
2004 from KUFA, and I walk the Walk for Organ and Tissue Donation every year. I’ve spoken to medical
students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, helping them to learn how to talk with adolescents. I was
interviewed on Channel 13’s Keeping Kids Healthy, about coping with being on dialysis. I participate in
groups for dialysis patients and have tried to be a spokesperson for other patients in my units. I have
recommendations (and wonderful support) from my nephrologists and social workers
Being on dialysis for the last 4 years, I’ve come to realize how important physical comfort is during
treatment. Comfort improves coping!

so ive designed a unique comfort device to support patients that undergo (dialysis-chemo-and any intervenious treatment) im working with an invention company to pattan and take this product to the national market it will (help me gain independence -some money to live off of  and open my mind towards a better view because this view has been filled with operation,after operation ,moving and more moving because i can never offord to stay in one place im sleepin on a couch right now with the only valubile thing next to me (my idea)and its going to change the world ...

Hi Everyone,

I finally get to the point where I really can't do it by myself. Here's my story: I'm a single mother of a 2y old baby girl. I work full time, we live in Queens, NY. I have to move out of my apartment by the end of March and I don't have the money to put together towards the rent. My baby goes to the day care while I'm at work, I don't have anyone (family) close to me. I file for child support from my baby father but he still don't give me any money, I went back to court and file for violation of petition, we have a new court date on April 2009. Meanwhile, the apart where I use to live present some hazard to my child's life, the landlord has to do renovation, we have to move. I know times are hard these days, therefore I'm not asking you to pay all my bills because I do work, I just need help getting a decent apart and what I'm making is far too less to cover the deposit and the moving cost. I went to HR office to find out if I can get some help there, but not only did I spent the whole day there, they also said because I make above the poverty line, ($20,290 for 2008 on my W2), some other are more in need than I.

Therefore I'm asking you to please, please help me and my daughter get a place to live. I'm a hard working mother, struggling to make ends meet like everyone else. I had to put school on hold right now to compensate on day care cost when I realize that I wasn't going to get any help from the father willingly. We have the deadline of March 31, 2009 to leave the apart we are now. If you want to help us with anything no matter how little, please reply, we really need your help.

Hi I am  single mom of two kids and my mom lost her apartment and I am trying to find an apartment or a shelter this is the first time i have to go through something like this the marshall will be here in the morning and I have no where to go or what to do please give some advice.

Here is what I found:

from International rescue committee

What happens to refugees when they come to the United States?

Refugees must rebuild their lives from traumatic and tragic circumstances. The majority embrace their newly adopted homeland with tremendous energy and success. They go on to work, attend universities, build professions, purchase homes, raise children and contribute to their communities. Ultimately refugees obtain citizenship and become fully participating members of society. They become Americans.

Many refugees come to the United States without any possessions and without knowing anyone. Other refugees come here to be reunited with family members. All refugees receive limited assistance from the U.S. government and non-profit organizations like the IRC. We help refugees find housing, learn about life and customs in America, secure jobs, learn English, and become citizens. We provide most of the basic things they need to restart their lives here and we help them overcome cultural barriers so that their adjustment is as easy as possible.

What benefits do refugees receive?

The circumstances under which refugees leave their country are different from those of other immigrants. Often in fleeing persecution, they are without the luxury of bringing personal possessions or preparing themselves for life in a new culture. Recognizing this fact, the federal government provides transitional resettlement assistance to newly arrived refugees. In the first 90 days, agencies such as the IRC contract with the Department of State to provide for refugee's food, housing, employment, medical care, counseling and other services to help the refugee make a rapid transition to economic self-sufficiency.

http://www.theirc.org/what/frequently_asked_questions_about_refugees_and_resettlement.html

I would think they should be able to help. 

Also try FAFSA for additional student aid...

I also found a whole site for immigrants that should be able to help - they are located right in NYC 

Mayors office of immigrant affairs

hi i am an immigrant from a war torn Sierra Leone West Africa, now living in New York city. i came here in 2001 i started going to a college in which i had to pay my tuition. i found it very difficult to pay for my tuition and apartment for the first two years. after that i stop going to school because i couldn't afford to pay anymore. at this stage i am still struggling, but i am hoping to finish college one day.

MY NAME IS JAYLA AND I AM A TEEN MOM I JUST HAD A BABY BOY LAST MONTH. IF ANY BODY HAS ANYTHING THEY WOULD LIKE TO GIVE AWAY TO ME I WOULD REALLY APPERICATE IT . I AM LOCATED IN QUEENS BUT I AM WILLING TO TRAVEL TO BRONX BROOKLYN LONG ISLAND OR MANHATTAN IF IT MEANS GIVING MY SON ALL HE NEEDS.

Hi my name is Leona and I am working my way through school at the young age of 53, nursing school to be exact,  Accepting any donations you send to help me out,  and I will make you a personal boutonniere,with your name on it, and no two are the same. It would be a thank you token for any kindness you share.

Sincerely Leona

hello i am a full-time student and a mother of two ive been having hard times ever since my ex husband and i split up things are bad and im trying to make the best with my life by getting my degree so i can provide for my daughters and show them that its never to late but i have no money and now im facing eviction and l fear of living on the streets again, i have epilepsy and im waiting for my assistance but in the meantime im losing everything theres fays when i have to miss school because i dont have $4 to take the train please if someone can help with whatever whether it be food, money, metrocards i would be forever in your debt i just need help so i can continue with school please if anyone can help please do thank you and god bless.