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$505.00 funded on Jul 20, 2013
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Donald: "Donald was so excited to receive his birth certificate…..."
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Kris: "We're thrilled that Kris has received her furniture.…..."
$335.00 funded on Sep 18, 2013
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Member: Marie (Chicago, IL) Validator: Julie, The Cara Program
I just got promoted and got a new apartment. But after I pay rent, utilities, food, & other expenses, I don't have money left for furniture. More
$319of $505
12 supporters Needed by 1/1/2014
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Member: Elizabeth (Antioch, CA) Validator: Michelle, Opportunity Junction
I'm ready to go to college, get my teaching degree, and start my career, but I need to pay previous tuition obligations to qualify for financial aid. More
$25of $460
1 supporter Needed by 1/1/2014
Member: Ashley (Chicago, IL) Validator: Kenneth, Heartland Alliance
My goal's to get my Associate's in Child Psychology. Furniture'll help me and my daughter live more comfortably in our new place as I go to school. More
$280of $505
7 supporters Needed by 1/1/2014
Member: Kelly (Concord, NC) Validator: Ray, Zion Hill AME Zion Church
I've been working hard to move my children into a better environment and in order to get a job, I need money to take a C.N.A. prep class and the exam. More
$135of $395
3 supporters Needed by 1/1/2014
Member: Fred (San Jose, CA) Validator: Jahannaz, Asian Americans for Community Involvement
I am learning to be an auto mechanic and would like to start a micro-business of on-site car repair, but need tools to get it started. More
$220of $530
Member: Andrea (Charlotte, NC) Validator: Noah, Speak Up Magazine
I'm a magazine vendor. Many customers don't carry cash, so I need a tablet, credit card reader, and internet hot spot to accept credit card payments. More
$75of $450
Member: Steven (Chicago, IL) Validator: Aimee, Inspiration Corporation
I need a couch and tables for my new apartment to create and maintain a space of my own, connect with my family and friends, and put down roots. More
$130of $505
6 supporters Needed by 1/1/2014
Member: Catherine (Chicago, IL) Validator: Emily, Jane Addams Resource Corporation
I'm in training to be a CNC machinist and need safety gear (like steel-toed boots), an eye exam, and train passes to qualify for jobs and get started. More
$193of $580
10 supporters Needed by 1/1/2014
Member: Dominique (Chicago, IL) Validator: Eleanor, Inspiration Corporation
I'm on a fixed income and can't afford furniture. Meeting this need will give my girls a place to sleep and help our apartment feel like a home. More
$270of $675
9 supporters Needed by 1/1/2014
Member: Jose (Chicago, IL) Validator: Emily, Jane Addams Resource Corporation
I've been studying to become a welder for months and the proper equipment will help to prepare me for interviews and to start my welding career! More
$70of $525
Member: Cassie (Chicago, IL) Validator: Tiffany, The Children's Place Association
My kids and I spent a year without furniture and now that we're able to move into an apartment of our own, I need to make my home family friendly. More
$25of $505
Member: Kindra (Charlotte, NC) Validator: Leah Lasco, Grace-Mar Services Inc.
I need a laptop & internet access to take a position I was offered. A steady paycheck will allow me to secure housing for my family and move forward. More
Member: Rodney (Charlotte, NC) Validator: Noah, Speak Up Magazine
I'm on a payment plan but I need help with 1/2 the class fee. When I pass, I'll qualify for financial aid for the rest of my classes toward my BA. More
$290of $780
Member: Rosa (Chicago, IL) Validator: Paloma, Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
My children and I are finally in a safe home, but I need to pay our security deposit. I'm trying to provide for my family on my part time job. More
$50of $560
Member: Leslie (Chicago, IL) Validator: Lauren, The Cara Program
A laptop will improve my computer competency & increase my chances of getting a promotion. I could also use it to help my son with his homework. More
$25of $560
Member: Leo (Santa Ana, CA) Validator: David, Taller San Jose
I just finished a Construction Training Program. Now I need help buying a dependable, used vehicle to get to work so I can take an AGC apprenticeship. More
$85of $670
4 supporters Needed by 1/1/2014
Member: Patricia (Chicago, IL) Validator: Tiffany, The Children's Place Association
My family recently moved into our first apartment on our own, without the support of family. I need furniture to make this house a home for my kids. More
$35of $670
2 supporters Needed by 1/1/2014
Member: Aaron (Chicago, IL) Validator: Paloma, Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
I'm trained in medical billing and coding, but without a certificate, employers won't hire me. I need to take the certification exam so I can work. More
$330of $560
15 supporters Needed by 1/1/2014
Member: Sarafina (Chicago, IL) Validator: Paloma, Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
I'm working to find employment and get my GED to eventually have a career in culinary arts. I need two beds and a dinning room table for my family. More
$25of $780
Member: Lordy (Menlo Park, CA) Validator: Natalie, JobTrain (a partner of Single Stop USA)
I need help with purchasing school supplies and tuition costs so I can continue my education and become employed in machining. More
$80of $165
4 supporters Needed by 1/15/2014
Member: Marshall (Oakland, CA) Validator: Samantha, International Rescue Committee (Northern California Region)
I was a Doctor back in Afghanistan. Now I need to find work here and enroll in certification courses to work in the medical field here. More
$0of $505
Be the first to help Needed by 3/1/2014
Member: Johnnie Mae (Chicago, IL) Validator: Addie, Chicago Lights: Elam Davies Social Service Center
My goal is to live and eat normally and be able to eat a healthy diet that will regain my weight. Then, I'll be able to keep up with my activities. More
$650of $780
20 supporters Needed by 1/15/2014
Member: Olivia (Concord, NC) Validator: Ray, Zion Hill AME Zion Church
I need my car repaired so I can get back and forth to get my grandson to mental health appointments. More
$100of $335
1 supporter Needed by 1/15/2014
Member: Cee Cee (Detroit, MI) Validator: Charnita, Coalition On Temporary Shelter
I am preparing for major surgery, and am currently taking GED classes. I need a bed and a laptop to stay on track with studying while I recover. More
$100of $505
Member: Raul (Concord, CA) Validator: Nati, Michael Chavez Center & Monument Community Partnership
My wife and infant son and I are in a shelter, but will soon be in our own place. A mattress, dining set, and dresser will get us started. More
$100of $615
1 supporter Needed by 1/30/2014
Member: Vincianna (Oakland, CA) Validator: DeShauna, Beyond Emancipation
Taking care of my two small children inspires me to push harder. I want to be able to study at home with my children. More
$0of $450
Member: Jay (Chicago, IL) Validator: Emily, Jane Addams Resource Corporation
I'm in the process of becoming a certified welder so I can provide for my daughter. Equipment and union fees will help me find and maintain a new job. More
$60of $450
2 supporters Needed by 1/15/2014
Member: Dominique (Oakland, CA) Validator: Erica, Beyond Emancipation
My goal is to become a Juvenile Probation Officer in order to make a better life for my four children. Lenses can help my Keratoconus. More
Member: Jen (Chicago, IL) Validator: John, Alternatives, Inc.
It's so important to me to support my children's education. I know that winter is coming & for them to get to school & succeed, they need winter gear! More
$375of $505
11 supporters Needed by 1/15/2014
Member: Latrenda (Oakland, CA) Validator: DeShauna, Beyond Emancipation
I’m attending a university now, and caring for my child, so a laptop that allows me to study from home will be a great help. More
$0of $390
Member: Lisa (Evanston, IL) Validator: Sizzy, Childcare Network of Evanston
I'm a single hard-working parent. My twins, boy & girl, are getting bigger by the second & need sturdy beds to sleep safely, comfortably & separately. More
$55of $505
5 supporters Needed by 1/15/2014
Member: Alejandra (Concord, CA) Validator: Nati, Michael Chavez Center & Monument Community Partnership
I am a first generation college student, and have been accepted to UC Berkeley. Transferring from Community College is just my first goal. More
Be the first to help Needed by 1/30/2014
Member: Monique (Chicago, IL) Validator: Paloma, Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
I'm in school to get a stable full time job. My kids need a bed for sleeping & a dining table for family time while we all work towards our goals. More
$20of $335
Member: Flower (San Jose, CA) Validator: Mladenka, Asian Americans for Community Involvement
I am learning English and sewing, and hope to be able to support myself and take care of my children with the a sewing machine. More
$88of $390
Member: Amber (Detroit, MI) Validator: Ebony, Black Family Development
After moving from an unsafe area, I'm working hard to make my house safe and comfortable for my family. My kids need beds for sleep and stability! More
Member: Fattma (Oakland, CA) Validator: Samantha, International Rescue Committee (Northern California Region)
We now all share one phone, but there are times we are apart and need to communicate. The computer is for my children’s studies. More
Member: Anthony (Chicago, IL) Validator: Arneice, Inspiration Corporation
My dream is to become a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor & provide education on substance abuse. I need help with fees & books to finish school. More
$30of $505
Member: Parastu (Oakland, CA) Validator: Samantha, International Rescue Committee (Northern California Region)
We have just arrived from Afghanistan and need a phone to find work and a computer to continue our studies and communicate with family. More
$0of $520
Member: Kelleye (Detroit, MI) Validator: Charnita, Coalition On Temporary Shelter
I need a laptop with Microsoft office software. I am determined to get my GED and don't want lack of access to a computer to get in my way. More
Be the first to help Needed by 1/15/2014
Member: Batista (Concord, CA) Validator: Nati, Michael Chavez Center & Monument Community Partnership
We were homeless, but now have a place. I work part-time but cannot afford these things to keep my boys warm this winter. More
$0of $670
Member: Michael (Berkeley, CA) Validator: Feuy, Berkeley Food and Housing Project
My disability income only pays rent, medicine co-pays, and some food. I need a bus pass and some clean clothing to get out to my medical appointments. More
$130of $390
3 supporters Needed by 1/15/2014
Member: Lisa (Detroit, MI) Validator: Paula, Black Family Development
I've worked so hard to provide for my family! A crib and winter supplies will keep my baby safe and allow me to address my family's other needs. More
Member: Diego (Concord, CA) Validator: Nati, Michael Chavez Center & Monument Community Partnership
Our apartment flooded and destroyed our furniture, clothes, and appliances. My earnings go to food and rent, and we need help. More
$60of $505
Member: Rodney (Detroit, MI) Validator: Charnita, Coalition On Temporary Shelter
I need a sofa and a table and chairs to be comfortable in my home. I am physically disabled and this will help me as I focus on going back to school. More
$0of $780
Member: Faith (Detroit, MI) Validator: Marion, Black Family Development
I'm not working because of my health, and I'm going through a separation. I need beds to give my kids a good night's rest and get them off the floor. More
Member: Darnell (Detroit, MI) Validator: Tanya, Coalition On Temporary Shelter
My medical condition causes pain in my back & legs. I need furniture so I can sit properly at home and relieve my pain. Then I'll be rested for work. More
$120of $780
Member: Fahma (Oakland, CA) Validator: Samantha, International Rescue Committee (Northern California Region)
We have recently come from Somalia and have a new baby coming. My husband is looking for work, but we need these things for the children. More