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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
Validated by Amiel from Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center
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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
Validated by Debra from Beyond Fistula
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6 supporters Funded on 6/25/2019
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
Validated by Peter from Center for Changing Lives
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4 supporters 36 days remaining
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 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
Validated by Joanna from Center for Changing Lives
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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
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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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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
Validated by Nicole from NYC Department of Probation
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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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4 supporters 5 days remaining
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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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
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
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I have recently recovered from a fistula and learned farming and business skills. I want to start a farm to feed my children and send them to school. More
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1 supporter 20 days remaining
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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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
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4 supporters 67 days remaining
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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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
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4 supporters 82 days remaining
I have equipment and a welding certification. Now I just need help w/ a car down payment so that I can travel to job sites and pay off the car myself. More
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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2 supporters 5 days remaining
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
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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I am currently pregnant and due soon; any funds will help us get back on our feet and build a stable home for my daughter when she arrives. More
Validated by Imelda from Center for Changing Lives
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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
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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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1 supporter 82 days remaining
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
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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'm proud to say I've recovered from addiction and found work. I want to move out of my shelter but I could use help on a security deposit. More
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3 supporters 67 days remaining
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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2 supporters 20 days remaining
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.
I want to be a good role model for my son. I'm working, but right now I don't have the funds to buy a bassinet for when he arrives. More
Validated by PO Thomas from NYC Department of Probation
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2 supporters 51 days remaining
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
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
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I'm proud to work and provide for my son. I'm finding us a new apartment, but I need help furnishing it in a child-friendly manner. More
Validated by John from NYC Department of Probation
I'm excited to work and ready to build a stable life for myself. I need help buying clothes for job interviews; I have tried resources but have not found suitable clothes so far. More
Validated by PO Wilder from NYC Department of Probation
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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
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 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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I can't afford to get out much on fixed income, but I love the movies. A gift card to attend matinees would help a lot! More
Validated by Tom from NYC Department of Probation
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
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It would be a chance to move into my own apartment with my kids. I've spent 10 years assisting other supers. I'm ready; I just need to be certified. More
Validated by PO Phillip from NYC Department of Probation
I've recently started work as a sales associate. I could use help getting a cell phone to communicate with work and my probation officer routinely. More
Validated by Ronnie from NYC Department of Probation
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I recently obtained my HHA certification and I have work lined up. I just need to get a starter kit with bag and uniforms to get started. More
I ride my bike around Staten Island every day, to stay healthy and cope with PTSD. My bike broke recently and I can't afford a new one right now. More
Validated by PO Young from NYC Department of Probation
I'm a single mother; my twins were born premature after a complicated pregnancy. I could use help paying for everyday items for my new children! More
Validated by Christina from NYC Department of Probation
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I have a history in construction, but I need help buying new clothes for an interview and paying for a program I must attend to complete probation. More
Validated by PO Haq from NYC Department of Probation