Bret—I walk with a cane + just got an apartment with no kitchen. Meeting this need will let me get exercise, buy and keep healthy food + regain my health.More

Leo—My diabetes has effected my balance and mobility. With a cane I could safely run errands, get to meetings and appointments and build my strength.More

Tina—I want my daughter to go to camp with kids who have needs like her. She'll participate in activities with kids her age and cherish the experience.More

Toni—I'm formerly homeless and looking for work. Having teeth would help in the interview process and help me appear more professional in the workplace.More

Vernisha—My 3 young grandbabies need to know their mom. We need gas to drive 4 hours to the prison, a hotel room to stay overnight, and money for phone cards.More

Mary—I am caring for my severely-handicapped son and we just got housing after being homeless. I need beds, a table, chairs and clothing for my family.More

Mike—My car failed the emissions test and I need to get it fixed so I can get to my new job. I cannot risk losing this job after having been unemployed.More

Marnee—I need a laptop computer to help me study, do research and take notes so I can be successful in college.More

Elaine—Its never too late to go back to school and start a career. These supplies will help me be prepared for culinary school and a new career as a chef.More

Layla—My husband needs a bed and some clothes so he can go back to work full-time. We need school clothes for our kids.More

Al—I just moved into my own apartment, and I need cooking ware and small furniture to make it feel like a home.More

Macaba—I need a laptop designed for the blind that can help me complete my education to become a counselor and help others who are blind.More

Maria—My son gets speech and physical therapy. His language continues to improve--I'm so proud. I'd like a futon for the therapists to use when they come.More

Michael—My goal is to take my driver's license exam and go to school for mechanical engineering. Not having glasses is stopping me from returning to school.More

Pierre—I need a bedroom set for my new apartment so I can sleep and do well in school. Right now I sleep on the floor and have nowhere to keep my clothes.More

Amy—I need furniture and things for my apartment so I can focus on saving to be able to go back to school this summer.More

Lindsey—I need to get driving lessons so I can get my license and be able to easily take my kids to day care and school and get myself to work.More

Grace—I am starting college in the Fall, studying to be a lawyer, and I need a laptop to be successful.More

Aurora—I took an intro course to phlebotomy but need another to get certified. Then I can increase my earnings and pay our family's mortgage and bills.More

Tony—Since my new job requires a driver's license, I need to get it back to keep working. I'm the main provider for my family and blessed to be working.More

Leo—I'm looking for work and need to pay fees to get my license back. I've interviewed with employers who say if I get my license they can consider me.More

John—I need welding gear and bus fare because I just got my first welding job! I also need to get prescription safety welding glasses so I weld better.More

Claudia—I want to do something with my life that is meaningful to me and helpful to others by getting this certificate to become an addictions specialist.More

Clifford—We have been sleeping on the floor, and my daughter has been sick. My goal is to eventually move into my own apartment, and she will have a bed.More

Meg—A restful nights sleep and staying in contact with their mother while she's in prison will help my twin granddaughters stay strong and healthy.More

Clifford—I need transportation and lodging for my family to accompany me to Omaha for surgery. The closest hospital for my surgery is a 1200 mile round trip.More

Darrel—By providing for my children I will take another step down the path of responsibility and strengthen our relationship despite our family's hard times.More

Susan—Just finished my B.A. in prison and ready to start a master's program that will prepare me to teach other women in prison and change their lives.More

Karen—I need a Preparer's Tax Identification Number to start my new job as an accountant and a web cam so I can Skype with my children.More

Jetaun—I'm currently homeless and need assistance with half of a security deposit. A secure home will help keep my son and I moving forward.More

Shivaun—Our family is in a big transition and my grandkids need phone cards, art supplies, and a camera to stay in touch with their mom, plus new clothes.More

Charles—Our family needs reliable transportation so my kids can get to school safely, my wife can get to work, and I can go to job interviews on-time.More

Anita—If I can continue to get to my classes, appointments, and purchase safety equipment I can get the job I trained for and take care of my daughters.More

John—I'm a student and the sole provider for my daughter. Meeting this need will keep my daughter warm and healthy until I go back to work.More

Koffi—My family and I fled to the US and we got asylum. Now I work 72 hrs/week, but still can't afford a laptop for my oldest daughter to apply to college.More

Tiffany—I currently have my CNA license and plan to become an LPN. I need a laptop so I can take online classes at home while parenting my two handsome boys.More

Shawnta—I need just a little help to make it through the next 2 months of job training before I'll have a better paying career as a machinist.More

Tracy—I need welding equipment and gas cards to get to and from my training. This will give me a career job with good money--better than I make now.More

Zoe—I want to be able to start a job as a welder as soon as I graduate from this program but I don't have the funds to buy the equipment I need.More

Buddy—I need welding equipment for employment. For me to have these items would mean a better chance at the job, and better things for my family.More

LeAnn—A computer will help me go back to school quicker and increase my income. I need more earning potential so I can have my son live back home with me.More

Bart—I need uniforms and winter coats and boots for my kids. Until I complete my job training program and start working, my kids need some essentials.More

Olivia—I need a sofa and chairs for the kitchen table, so we can sit and eat dinner, and relax. I lost my furniture when we had an accident fire.More

Lisa—We are starting over and my family needs clothing. My daughters need warm clothes that fit for the winter and I need professional looking suits.More

MEK—I need 2 30-day bus passes to attend a computer course, where I will earn a laptop and open the door to employment and future education opportunities.More

John David—I was the CEO of a nonproft but when the property was sold, I lost my home as well as my job. I need to pay the security deposit for a new apartment.More

Eva—I had to flee to the US due to persecution. I hope to continue my schooling this upcoming year. Having a laptop will help make my studies much easier.More

Guy—I am seeking dentures so I can get a better job than the one I have now. Then I will be able to move out of transitional housing and into my own home!More

Stefanie—A security deposit will help me take the first step in getting a new apartment and starting a new life with my daughters, who will be able to join me.More

Aswad—I am a veteran and lost my job in 2009. I've worked hard to move from homelessness and need a futon to sleep on and kitchenware to cook with.More

Stacy—Working as a waitress on a fixed income; need beds for my sons so they don't have to sleep on the floor anymore.More

Mary—Managing a schedule of work, school, and being a mom is going to be hard, but my study time could be taken with me if I have a laptop computer.More

Melissa—I am taking care of my two little sisters who are growing fast. I need clothes and shoes for both girls and school supplies for the 7th grader.More

Damarion—Once I have a job, I can send for my son. I finished the program in welding and I am ready to work.More

JT—I just finished a training in welding and the safety equipment is required before I work.More

Tom—I went through welding training and need the right gear to start a new job.More

Emily—This year has been a new start for my family and me. Meeting this need will afford me to give my children school uniforms and shoes that fit.More

Maria—My two sons just lost their father and are moving in with me. I want them to feel comfortable and have their own beds through this big transition.More

Toya—I need computer for my job search and to help my brother and sister in school. This includes a laptop, antivirus software, and Microsoft Office.More

Jean—I need $500 for deposit for family housing/apartment at Southern Illinois University for the fall of 2012.More

Amayah—I am in need of my security deposit for university housing for me and my daughter so I can attend college.More

Tasha—I need car repairs so I can commute from 187th St. to Evanston for work and to get my two kids to childcare and school.More

Chrissy—My daughter will be starting school next year and I need to get her her uniforms, her shots, and pay the school fees.More

Jean—I do have glasses but because I have astigmatism everything's blurry. If I had contacts I would be able to see for school and work and for driving.More

Christen—The car has been offered to me from a fellow member at my church at a deeply discounted price.More

Annie—I just left a homeless/battered shelter and now me and my 3 kids are living in an empty apartment. I need tables, chairs, curtains, and bed linen.More

Rufus—My son needs a car seat, Spanish books because he is mixed and I would love for him to learn Spanish, and toys because he's very active with colors.More

Brenda—I need a computer and printer to do my homework. I work full time and take college classes at night. My son also needs a computer for his schoolwork.More

Emily—I need money for a security deposit to move my family as quickly as possible so we can be safe from our abuser.More

Samantha—My daughter is almost three and still sleeping in a crib. I would like to get her a twin bed, which will be used as she continues to grow.More

Jenny—I need to go to work, get my kids to school and activities, and take my sister to work, dialysis, and chemo appointments. My car runs but it's unsafe.More

Lauren—My glasses got stolen three years ago. My vision is bad close and far, and I would like an eye exam and glasses so I can read to my kids and drive.More

Isadora—I want to get my certificate in dance instruction, so I can teach through community organizations. I need to pay tuition for these classes.More

Christina—I need two nursing certifications that will help me find a job at a hospital that hires new RN graduates.More

Lee—I need to repair my truck. With my health issues and my truck not working, I can’t get to my garden sites and my income is based on that.More

Al—I have been looking for work and have been in touch with a staffing place that does banquets. I can be employed there but I would need my own uniform.More

Monique—I need basic school supplies and uniforms. My son has already grown out of his uniform. I want my children to get the best education they can get.More

Mike—I am the single father of four children. I completed chef school but need my own set of culinary knives to find work.More

Christina—My goal is to become a Pharmacy Technician so that I can support myself and my children into the future.More

Marta—I want to advance my computer skills and want my children to get their homework done. A computer will also help me find a job.More

Sierra—My kids never have new clothes - I can’t afford it. It brings their self-esteem down because they have holes in their pants and they get bullied.More

Tori—I left a domestic violence situation and I'm now a working single mother of seven children. A home computer will allow us more time as a family.More

Bridgett—I am a single mother and cancer survivor finishing my BA degree. I make just enough to cover most of the bills. I would like a winter coat and boots.More

Alejandra—I am a seamstress and need to provide for my two children since my husband left 6mos ago. With a specialized sewing machine I could do alterations.More

Luis—I work as a night-time taxi driver. I need an eye exam and eye glasses to help me see better when I am working and be able to drive better at night.More

Grace—I need to get my car repaired so I can have a reliable source of transportation to look for and get to and from work.More

Jose—My goal right now is to get winter clothing for my children. They need jackets, boots, socks, hats and gloves.More

Francisca—I need four months of CTA passes so I can take my great-grandchildren to school while my granddaughter recovers from a serious car accident.More

Doug—I want to help my kids stay on the right path and a computer will help me be the best father I can be and give my kids the resources they need.More

Denise—After 15 years, my workplace closed in March. Now jobs in my field are scarce and my family is in a shelter. Bus fare will be a life-saver.More

Anne—I need a bed for my son and me. My work requires hours on my feet and lots of lifting. We've got a place to stay but need someplace to sleep.More