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I need a laptop but currently cannot afford to buy one myself. I'm currently borrowing one, but cannot take it home to work outside of the program. More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
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I am so grateful for my new apartment. Meeting this need will help me get back to being functional and stable. More
Validated by Jackie from Chicago Lights: Elam Davies Social Service Center
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Having my own laptop will allow me to complete my work at home. Right now I am only able to use a laptop when it's provided to me in class. More
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Getting our own apartment will help me safely provide my daughter the medical care she needs to become well. More
Validated by Sharon from Detroit Recovery Project
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Meeting this need will allow me to start work. I need equipment to work from home due to my two artificial hips and severe osteoarthritis in my back. More
Validated by Peter from Center for Changing Lives
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I'm a proud transgender woman. Even if others don't like how I look, I still know I'm beautiful and can keep walking. More
Validated by Aiko from PATH
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As a survivor of domestic violence & the foster care system, I understand the challenges young people face. I want to be a model for how to overcome. More
Validated by Tamar from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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Now that I have my own place, it feels empty. Meeting this need will help me feel secure in my new home. More
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I am hoping to find stable housing so that I can continue to work on my educational goals and graduate college. More
Validated by Mackenzie from Chicago Lights: Elam Davies Social Service Center
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A career in welding will help me make a better life for my family. I need steel-toed boots and essential safety equipment to start work as a welder. More
Validated by Gabrielle from Jane Addams Resource Corporation
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I need with help with a security deposit to get off the street and get in to a place of my own. I can afford the monthly rent, just not the deposit. More
Validated by Dawn from Community Builder, Inc
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have been cutting hair since I was 13, and it is a career I have a passion for and that helps me support my family. More
Validated by Byron from Pima County One Stop Career Center
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I was able to get other household furniture through some local organizations, but I still need a mattress to get a good night's sleep. More
Validated by Yadira from PATH
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I am trying to receive my certification so I can get back into the IT field. A few months of bus passes will ensure I can make it to every class. More
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With a basic cell phone, I can stay in contact with my probation officer. I've applied to multiple jobs and I don't have access to get notifications. More
Validated by Jacqlene from NYC Department of Probation
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Meeting this need will mean we will finally be able to sit on a sofa instead of a hard floor. More
Validated by Paula from Black Family Development
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I'm determined to graduate college. Some basic living essentials would create a safe space at home to help me manage my depression and move forward. More
Validated by Josephine from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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I recently moved my kids into an unfurnished apartment. Meeting this need will allow us to sit down as a family once again. More
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I'm determined to make a change and earn my master's. Once I'm working, I'll be able to cover my living expenses while pursuing my degree. More
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Meeting this need will help my children finally get a good night's rest in bed of their own. More
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Two monthly Metra passes will enable me to make it to class and graduate! More
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My family is having a memorial for my late mother. I just need bus tickets to get there and clothing to look presentable. More
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I love welding and from the minute I started, I knew it was the right career choice for me. The right equipment will keep me safe on the job. More
Without a laptop, I've had to stay after-hours everyday using school computers to complete my assignments. More
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Meeting this need will help me relieve some of the stress of paying for my classes and make sure I have what I need to succeed. More
Validated by Leonardo from Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA)
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At this time, I currently sleep on the floor and often wake up in pain. A sleeper sofa will help me wake up well-rested and ready for my day. More
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I am a certified teacher's assistant, but my current license is in another state. I have dedicated my whole life to taking care of children. More
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A place of my own will give me inner peace and hope that I can live a normal life without the worry of where to sleep from day to day. More
I need a laptop & the required software to do my homework at home. Without one, I'm forced to rely on the public library, which has limited hours. More