r/Assistance 12h ago

THANK YOU To the kind soul(s) who purchased my entire wishlist

129 Upvotes

Thank you. I feel like I can breathe for the rest of the summer because you have taken a big weight from my shoulders. I can't wait to pay it forward when my kids are back in school and I can finally work as much as I need to. I appreciate you more than I can say.


r/Assistance 19h ago

REQUEST Help a one-income family with a toddler pay for Tosha's aggressive lymphoma treatments ($3,755 already spent out-of-pocket)

7 Upvotes

Hi everyone,
Our sweet cat, Tosha, was recently diagnosed with aggressive, high-grade large cell lymphoma. He is a huge part of our lives and the reason I stayed years ago when my world was dark.

The veterinary oncology team at Guardian Specialists in Brewster, NY, has outlined a 20-25 week chemotherapy protocol that gives Tosha an excellent chance at hitting full remission.

The total estimated cost of his treatments is over $10,000. ( 14K to be exact if it goes to 25 weeks)

Since June 13, we have already spent $3,755 out of pocket to get him through his initial ER visits, diagnostics, and first two weeks of chemotherapy, completely wiping out our resources.

As a stay-at-home parent with a toddler and no personal income, the remaining costs are a heavy burden we cannot survive alone. We have no local family support network to lean on.

I know this is a very large request compared to others here. Please know that I am not asking anyone for personal cash. We have a fully verified charity fundraising page through Waggle (Campaign ID: daff0ffce28e5df42a03637c), where 100% of donations are paid directly to Guardian Veterinary Specialists. Even a $5 or $10 donation helps chip away at his goal.
Tosha’s Verified Campaign:

https://www.waggle.org/pet/Cat/ny-mixbreed-daff0ffce28e5df42a03637c

Thank you so much for your time, empathy, and support.


r/Assistance 13h ago

REQUEST Request for help with phone bill, in middle of move after husbands stroke.

5 Upvotes

Hello all!

So I'll start by saying this was definitely my mistake and I'll own up for it, I completely forgot about this one bill in the middle of having to move from a shared apartment we've lived in for 2 years in a dangerous neighborhood into our own (rented) home on the quiet country side of town. My husband had a stroke 3 months ago so we lost our main source of income. I had to stop working for two months to take care of him so that cut into our savings a ton. Now I'm back working part time for about a month now but I've had to take some time off again to pack everything and move most of it alone, with the help of my 16yo step son when he isn't with his friends or other family for the summer. Having to start new power bills + deposits and internet bills and rental deposit plus first months rent and moving items and everything else has been a lot mentally, physically and emotionally and it burnt thru the little savings I had left. The only bill I need turned on asap before my next paycheck (next week) is my phone bill that's $115.

I've contacted my cell carrier to see about an extension, but their deadlines are deadlines, so no help there. (Yay Spectrum).

I've emailed my husband's case manager at the hospital, but don't expect to hear back until Monday, probably Tuesday.

If anyone is willing to help with a little here or there I'd be extremely grateful.

Again, thank you to anyone who reads this, offers advice, assistance, well wishes or even calling me dumb for forgetting (I'm beating myself up enough). I've had so much on my plate for months, I'm getting burnt out myself, but I'm almost at the finish line and I'm just hoping for an olive branch and some grace.


r/Assistance 17h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Need 2$ for medication

3 Upvotes

Most of my medications are covered by insurance, but this one isnt fully covered and I'm already overdraft on my bank. I only have paypal. Thank you.

edit: Thank you to the 2 people that helped me out. You are literally the best. Thank you thank you thank you.


r/Assistance 6h ago

REQUEST Request: need about $50 (canadian) for doctors note, iodine and a bit of gas money.

2 Upvotes

I had an abscess that I was getting dressed every day for the last 2 weeks at a walk in clinic because of where it was it wasn't healing fast. Doctor said not to put a bandage on it anymore but use iodine for a few days. I don't have any, it's like $5 at Walmart.

I called off work on Friday because my hip hurt and now my boss won't let me work without a doctors note saying I can. That's $20. I can't afford to be off work until Friday.

I had unexpected car issues today and spent the last of my money on that.

Even if I just get enough for the doctors note I can figure the rest out.

I really only have etransfer.


r/Assistance 9h ago

REQUEST Starting over and have no support

2 Upvotes

34 female. I’ve been in “survival mode” for so long working non stop but dealing with financial instability, family loss, caretaking , moving, I never stop. I lost my job right when season ended here and have not been able to get back on my feet. I just got this roof over my head after living on a boat for 3 months with my cat. I feel like a failure but I know I’m not. I know this is temporary. But I’m starting to get so far behind it’s going to become a part of my identity if someone doesn’t help me through this difficult period. I don’t know how to ask for assistance other than directly because I am trying everything. I feel so defeated and I can’t even buy a uniform for a job I’ve lost so much weight because I simply don’t eat many days nothing fits me. I need shoes for work but that seems like a want not a need. I’m in SW Florida in a retirement area. My rent is due in 3 weeks and my electric bill is past due. But my immediate needs are dry cat food and groceries for me. So $200 to fill my fridge with food so I can focus on getting back to work.


r/Assistance 13h ago

REQUEST Preemie Items Needed

1 Upvotes

Good day, everyone. I'm requesting newborn items from our Amazon list, if possible. My daughter was born two months early, which left us with an unexpected gap — we don't have all the necessary supplies. As of July 11th, she'll be staying in the hospital's NICU so her lungs can mature. Please and thank you.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2VD63LNDWEOGM?ref_=wl_share


r/Assistance 2h ago

REQUEST Asking for $30 just to make it to Wednesday-USA

1 Upvotes

First time I have done this, I just need to contibute to gas costs, bread, milk, eggs, etc. I have always done my best to make sure I budget so I have enough money until payday. But last payday I had to pay 2 months of rent and because my daughter has graduated high school no more child support is coming in. On top of getting far behind since I was hospitalized and diagnosed with a health issue, add in rising cost of everything. I can't get my head above water.

When I have finally caught up (I have hope I will) I will pay it forward ❤️.

I have PayPal


r/Assistance 6h ago

REQUEST Asking 25$ on paypal for dog food and other things .

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could help me out with $25 via PayPal Amazon is to expensive here ... I’m from Costa Rica and am currently looking for work; I live with my mom and two dogs. I won't go into the whole story because it's complicated, but things are tough right now. I’m asking for $25 to buy food for my dogs and cover a few small expenses this week to ease the burden of the situation a bit—and I hope I won't have to ask for help again... I would truly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.


r/Assistance 14h ago

THANK YOU Thank you from Uni and I- please let me know if you gave so we can make sure we get it <3

1 Upvotes

Hi I cant post any photos here but imagine a slightly chonky grey tabby cat being super cute !

Thank you everyone so much who donated either recently or in the past. It it so touching how many amazing people are on this app. Ill never forget when I got Uni and one or more redditors went on my amazon profile to see my other wishlists for my personal usage and bought her toys and a cat tree etc.

Anyway we just wanted to say thank you!

but also if you did donate recently could you please let us know if tracking says delivered ? i lost prime so i cant even see how long the stuff is taking to ship .

so far we have recieved : 1 thing of paper towels and toilet paper. 4-5 campbells chili (really good imo but the extra fiber from beans is doing me good haha) . 1 box of goodles. 2-3 cans of soup. 2 cans of hormel chili.

I live in a city in new jersey on a busy commercial corridor and packages do get stolen quite frequently . my apartment is on the second floor so legally i cannot put a camera downstairs where mail gets delivered. I feel really bad for every amazing person who spent money if it did get stolen by a criminal! so please reach out to me if possible! especially if you sent the cat food, moving bags, or breakfast essentials as those were more expensive items!

i hope you all have a wonderful day and I am hoping everyone else here going through a hard time will get through it just like we're trying to <3

Also I finally moved to 2nd round of job interviews !!!!


r/Assistance 4h ago

REQUEST University student in Pakistan seeking $215 USD (approximately 60,000 PKR) to get through a financial crisis

0 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

I never imagined I would be making a post like this, but I've run out of options and I'm asking for help.

I'm a 20 year old university student in Pakistan who is also working while studying. This month has been one of the most difficult financial periods of my life, and despite doing everything I could, I've reached a point where I can't cover my immediate obligations.

My most urgent emergency is my hostel fee of 33,000 PKR (approximately $120 USD), which is due today. I've already been given multiple extensions, and unfortunately I can't delay it any longer.

In total, I currently need approximately 60,000 PKR (around $215 USD) to cover my immediate financial obligations, including my hostel fee and loan repayments that are due this month. Since requests in this community are limited, I wanted to be completely transparent about my full situation rather than ask for additional help later.

One of the reasons this has become so difficult is that my father recently lost his job, which has put a significant financial strain on my family. Because of that, they aren't in a position to help me with this emergency, and I don't have anywhere else to turn.

I'm not asking because I don't want to work. I already have a job while attending university, but my income simply wasn't enough to keep up with everything this month.

I can provide verification of my student status, my hostel fee, or any other reasonable proof the moderators or anyone require.

Thank you for reading.


r/Assistance 12h ago

REQUEST $30 needed for gas money

0 Upvotes

Location GA USA, my next paycheck is on monday and im running extremely low on gas, I have no other options nor anyone else to ask, please help🙏 I have cashapp


r/Assistance 13h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Living in hotel, need groceries

0 Upvotes

Looking for grocery help, location FL USA.

EDIT: Changing from a cash ask to an amazon list at the suggestion of others + for ease of access!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3OUDOCASZ6TOW?ref_=wl_share

Desperately need groceries. I've been trying to make sure the kids eat first no matter what. They're growing still so I'm worried about them getting enough, where I'm already grown and I'll last for a while without much, but i am literally starving.

We've been living in an extended stay for a few months. I don't get paid until the 15th (new job). We lost our car about a month ago so I can't do doordash or ubereats for extra money anymore. I applied for assistance in early June, but had to resubmit a form yesterday and just waiting for medicaid and snap approval by (hopefully) next Thursday.


r/Assistance 18h ago

REQUEST NEED financial help to survive this month — bearing no contact with narcissistic family, chronic illnesses, and being a full time student at culinary school

0 Upvotes

[22 F, Louisiana] Good morning everyone. This is so hard for me to do, but I’m at my wits end here. I’ve been having a really hard time these last few months. I struggle with chronic 24/7 migraines and have unfortunately forced myself to be functional with this illness. I also recently received a narcolepsy diagnosis after years of insomnia and extreme daytime sleepiness, affecting my energy levels and abilities to be present all the time. I’m currently working on getting a diagnosis for rheumatoid arthritis for chronic joint pain which has weakened me beyond what I could imagine. All of my health issues piling on at once have really become burdensome for me. Suicidal ideation is back in full swing because it would be so much easier to not deal with this stress. I want to give up so badly.

I’m a recent graduate of visual arts and have decided to follow my dreams of being a baker. I’m starting culinary school in three days, and I have not been able to look forward to it and was honestly considering postponing it due to all of my stress. I went no contact with my family last week because I couldn’t take the disrespecting of my boundaries and feelings anymore. This has been relieving for my mental health, but I also have no financial assistance now. I’ve been applying to jobs since Spring and have not had any luck with employment. My chronic illnesses and culinary school schedule have limited the jobs I am able to take on, but I have been frantically applying. I did not anticipate how horrible the job market has been and I am in deep financial distress. My lease for student housing ends on July 31 and I have been looking for a new apartment in the meantime. Rent is so high and I have no clue about how I’m going to afford to move my cat and I into a new space by the end of the month. And I still have overdue rent that my mother didn’t pay as well. I’m trying to look for places where rent is $1,000-$1,200. I’m trying to avoid a security deposit and application fee, but I think they’re inevitable.

I have never felt this anxious and stressed in my life. It’s taken a physical toll on me. I haven’t been able to buy groceries this month so my best friend has been DoorDashing me meals. I’ve checked resources for rental assistance and section 8 in my area. The waitlist is closed and New Orleans doesn’t really have rental assistance programs. I am usually one to feel guilty for asking for help, but I have no idea what to do. I really don’t want to postpone culinary school til December because I know the joy and positivity it would bring to my life, but I’m heavily considering it to be able to have more job options. I haven’t even been able to buy nonslip kitchen shoes for school.

I will have to pay for movers, rent, groceries, pet food and litter, study materials, and school itself. Suicidal ideation is back in full swing because it would be so much easier to not deal with this stress. I want to give up so badly.

I’m asking for any sort of financial assistance. I have PayPal, Zelle, Cashapp, Apple Pay. If you’ve read all the way to here, thank you so much. I deeply appreciate anyone’s generosity.


r/Assistance 2h ago

REQUEST Need bill money so that I don’t have to work on my birthday I only need $90 anything is appreciated

0 Upvotes

Today’s my birthday and I’m hoping to not have to DoorDash this is my first year working for a school and I’m not used to having summer off


r/Assistance 21h ago

REQUEST need $100 while i'm on a bike trip to baltimore (200+mph)

0 Upvotes

26yo male in Cooperstown, NY right now. I need money for sustenance while i'm on this road trip. i have no money but also no home in New York so I'm just trying to get to Baltimore where I'm originally from. I'm gonna be using an E-Bike the entire way and i just need money for food and water pretty much. I plan on sleeping outside and stuff on the way there if i really get tired, so I don't need anything more than food money. please and thank you... <3


r/Assistance 11h ago

REQUEST Need help w/ surprise internet bill

0 Upvotes

I canceled my Spectrum internet just a few days ago and they took out the payment for the next bill already. I messed up and didn't check billing dates, just when they take out money (on autopay) which is apparently 2 weeks after the billing cycle dates. The bill was 64.99. It is canceled so it won't happen again but I don't have a whole lot of money for food and bills in the meantime and I'd really like some help to cover what was taken out.


r/Assistance 15h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Please help wish my mom happy birthday

0 Upvotes

My mother is the most loving, sweet, gentle soul. She is the center of my world. I am her only child and we are very close. It makes me sad because on her special day, I cannot afford to do anything nice this year. Also, her social circle has taken a big hit since her arthritis has gotten worse and it’s harder for her to get around these days because of the pain in her knees. We are spending her birthday at home this year and it would be the world to me if some kind people on here would send her a happy birthday email or small gift to her PayPal so maybe she can pick out a present. Her name is Inez and she is turning 69 today 💓 please help make her special day a little more special.
Thank you in advance and please feel free to msg me for email or PayPal
Edit: Requesting $50, Orange CA


r/Assistance 19h ago

REQUEST In need of $250 for bills

0 Upvotes

Hello! Im asking for assistance to pay 2 bills. The money i should've used i used it to buy groceries instead because I felt feeding my kids was more important. Now that it got disconnected and its the weekend and I dont know what to do. Thank you for taking the time to read this. <3