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I've been using my phone, but the phone bill and eyestrain is becoming too much. A laptop will let me complete work & attend online courses. More
Validated by Nicole from NYC Department of Probation
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I've been learning to use software in an office setting with classes and interning at the CFCL. A few months' bus fare will let me finish my program! More
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I'm a disabled trans female in recovery. I've come a long way with treatment, but I need help with rent and utilities for my place back in Champaign. More
Validated by Bryanna from Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center
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I had surgery and have trouble swallowing food. With dentures, I can focus on my own activism & writing, and make public appearances for my new story! More
Validated by Linette from Central Louisville Community Ministries
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Beyond Fistula taught me skills I can use; now I want to lease land to farm & buy a cow. From there, I'll be able to earn income and support my boys. More
Validated by Debra from Beyond Fistula
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I'm in training at JARC to be a welder. To find work, I first need safety gear and to reinstate my license so I can commute. More
Validated by Gustavo from Jane Addams Resource Corporation
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I'm eager to find a job with my new skills, but in order to start work, I need a helmet, jacket, gloves, and glasses. More
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I'm learning welding skills at JARC; before I can start work, I need safety equipment. Working as a welder will let me be financially independent. More
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I've passed the exam to become a guard & I've got a job lined up. All I need is the cost of a "Permanent Employee Registration Card" & fingerprinting! More
I don't have the resources to buy a laptop, which makes it hard to keep up in school. With a degree in criminal justice, I'll be ready to find work! More
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After a recent health issue, I'm ready to support my family. I have experience selling goats; a few a month could pay for my children's food & school. More
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I have 20 yrs experience as a nail tech & aesthetician. I'm ready to start my own salon but need to replace equipment stolen during my move to Chicago More
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Because I'm unemployed, it can be hard to keep a phone active and keep in touch with employers. I want to find a career & provide for my daughter. More
Validated by Probation Officer Swinton from NYC Department of Probation
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I've been working part time but could use more income for my children. I have skills to care for a cow & sell her milk but I need $200 to buy one. More
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The Center for Changing Lives has helped me secure housing. I want to furnish it so that I can have my friends, children, and grandchildren visit. More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
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I need safety gear to find work, and my license to commute there. This will set me up for financial stability going forward. More
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I work for Avis. They don't supply us with our own tools, so I'm passed up for jobs & overtime. A set of tools will let me provide for my family. More
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Once I finish my HSE, I want to continue on to a college degree at LaGuardia College. A laptop will help me keep up with classwork! More
Validated by Verona from NYC Department of Probation
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I'm ready to get my GED, but my disability is making it hard to commute. My van is equipped to handle my needs, but I need repairs to get it working. More
Validated by Paula from Black Family Development
One day I hope to open my own salon. For now, I need help getting certified as a hairdresser, so I can find work at a salon. More
Validated by PO from NYC Department of Probation
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I've been taking care of my mom since high school; now I'm moving out to start college. With this basic need met, I'll start school on the right foot! More
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I have farming and business skills; I want enough land that I can sell the excess crops for income. I'm ready to start a new chapter in my life! More
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I was working at KeyFood but was laid off due to downsizing. I need to be available for call-backs from potential job opportunities. More
Validated by PO Chung from NYC Department of Probation
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While I am able to practice at the Center for Changing Lives, I need the chance to practice at home if I'm going to pass the Office Specialist exam. More
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My daughters are sleeping on the floor; I can't afford a new bed. One of them is ill, and I hope a new bed can help her recover. More
My family lives out of state & I don't have much support. I need clothes & a crib for my son so that he will be stable in his first few months. More
Validated by PO Dueno from NYC Department of Probation
I want to be a voice empowering women of color through my rock-metal band. I'm working part time; vocal lessons could help me reach the next level! More
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I've been working with CFCL to find work, but I need someone to care for my youngest child. Once I get my first paycheck, I can start paying myself. More
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Help with furniture and moving costs will help me as I work towards working in the field of workplace safety. More
Validated by Kenlisha from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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I'm in a program that provides low-cost housing, but I need help paying for the next two months' rent & proper clothing so I can search for a job. More
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I've been in the employment program at CFCL for 6 months; now I'm ready to start a photography business. I need a camera and laptop to get started! More
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My bedroom furniture was damaged by fire; with fixed income it is hard to replace. With a new set I will sleep better and work toward a degree & a job! More
I'm on the path to becoming a registered nurse, but I need assistance paying for my exam fee, books, and scrubs and shoes. More
Validated by Haley from NYC Department of Probation
I've been in school & will graduate in August, but for now I have trouble feeding my children. With funds I can buy chickens to sell for a profit. More
I'm cut off of SSD benefits & living with my father who's facing eviction. I need some clothes & a metro card so I can attend my program consistently. More
Validated by PO Payoute from NYC Department of Probation
I am facing eviction, but if I can move by mid-July it will be kept off my record. I run a daycare, which I will be able to start up again in Texas. More
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My disability has kept me from working. Beds will help get my children off the floor, warm, and free from back pain. More