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$700of $700
12 supporters Funded on 6/14/2016
Completing my dental work would give me a much-needed break from the stress of my treatment, and help me smile and feel at peace around my children. More
Validated by Norma from Matrix Human Services
$450of $450
9 supporters Funded on 12/15/2014
My son can use image-based programs on tablets to let me know he's hungry, tired, sick, and more. We need our own tablet so he can always communicate. More
Validated by Katie from Infant Welfare Society of Evanston
$275of $275
6 supporters Funded on 8/20/2014
Breastfeeding is important to me. I was unsuccessful after my first two children so my doctor recommended using a breast pump to help with production. More
Validated by Rebecca from Starfish Family Services
$155of $155
1 supporter Funded on 5/15/2014
I need transportation to Jacksonville, IL for my dental appt. Getting these dentures will help me look professional for interviews & improve my health More
Validated by Allison from LIFT-Chicago
$505of $505
13 supporters Funded on 4/13/2014
My old glasses are not useful, and I got lost when I couldn’t see the signs. New glasses will also help in my English class. More
Validated by Dora from Asian Americans for Community Involvement
$700of $450
11 supporters Funded on 1/31/2014
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
Validated by Erica from Beyond Emancipation
$390of $390
7 supporters Funded on 1/17/2014
I have limited mobility, miss my appointments, and cannot go out in public or do grocery shopping. A wheelchair will help in all aspects of my life. More
Validated by Andrea from Berkeley Food and Housing Project
$225of $225
4 supporters Funded on 1/14/2014
I survived domestic violence, now I’m fighting cancer. After chemo I’m unable to get around, & these items will allow me to be independent in my room. More
Validated by Kristal from Davis Street Family Resource Center
$145of $145
My vertigo keeps me homebound. I used to walk every day and can no longer get that exercise. This will help me keep going. More
Validated by Vanesa from Senior Community Centers of San Diego
$820of $780
4 supporters Funded on 12/24/2013
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
Validated by Tanya from Coalition On Temporary Shelter
$280of $280
1 supporter Funded on 12/20/2013
I’ve been in trouble, but am turning my life around. I have a son on the way and a new career. Better vision will help me succeed at all my goals. More
$50of $45
1 supporter Funded on 5/14/2013
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
$353of $350
11 supporters Funded on 3/20/2013
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
Validated by Anna from Inspiration Corporation
$305of $305
7 supporters Funded on 12/9/2011
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
Validated by Maria from Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4)
$600of $600
4 supporters Funded on 10/23/2022
I need to pay off my tickets so I can drive my son to his medical appointments and so I can get a part time job. More
Validated by Paula from Black Family Development
$1000of $1000
13 supporters Funded on 1/21/2021
Margaret has always supported others through her work-- now we want to support her and her family through this challenge. More
Validated by Lorrie from The Fedcap Group
$210of $5000
2 supporters Funded on 6/16/2020
Caregivers dealing with family members with dementia need guidance from experts. Donate to sponsor free coaching sessions for families in need! More
Validated by Aisha from ReServe
$145of $300
6 supporters Funded on 5/13/2020
We live with my mother & sleep on an air mattress. A sofa bed would provide me with quality sleep to get up each morning and work hard! More
Validated by PO Tavarez from NYC Department of Probation
$265of $400
5 supporters Funded on 4/14/2020
Father of five; with my shoulder injury I'm having a hard time training. With help to get a bed and work boots, I'll be able to focus and find work. More
Validated by Katherine from Jane Addams Resource Corporation
4 supporters Funded on 12/25/2019
I am attending reentry from incarceration meetings at Fortune Society, but I'm having trouble; my apnea is ruining my sleep. A CPAP machine will help! More
Validated by PO Holmes from NYC Department of Probation
$75of $75
1 supporter Funded on 11/6/2019
I am self-employed as a food vendor, but recently have been having health troubles. I need to make sure I don't miss medication deliveries! More
Validated by PO Roberts from NYC Department of Probation
$50of $50
1 supporter Funded on 10/3/2019
I am a father of three, working to navigate a new city with numerous medical conditions. A medical wristband will help me advocate for myself as I set my life on track. More
Validated by LaLisa from NYC Department of Probation
9 supporters Funded on 7/24/2019
I had surgery and have trouble swallowing food. With dentures, I can move past this challenge to focus on my own activism & writing! More
Validated by Linette from Central Louisville Community Ministries
$150of $150
4 supporters Funded on 12/8/2017
Since I came to America with my husband and daughter, I have been determined to heal. My doctor recommended a foot brace to assist me in recovery. More
Validated by Kirsten from Heartland Alliance
$495of $490
7 supporters Funded on 12/4/2017
I'm supporting my two children while going to school. With your help, I can cover this enrollment fee and enter a career in healthcare! More
Validated by Byron from Pima County One Stop Career Center
$200of $150
1 supporter Funded on 9/5/2017
Help us send a $150 prepaid card directly to a family to help them stay healthy and cover costs of medication, first-aid, nutrition & other essentials More
Validated by the Team from Benevolent
$550of $550
1 supporter Funded on 3/6/2017
At 75 years old, I feel young as ever at heart. My goal is to maintain my health in any way that I can. More
Validated by Julie from Lincoln Park Community Services
$650of $650
9 supporters Funded on 7/8/2016
I depend on regular healthcare visits and diabetes medication to survive, but I can't receive the treatment I need until I can pay a past bill. More
Validated by Teresa from Community Builder, Inc
$300of $300
4 supporters Funded on 6/21/2016
I need help with getting a hospital bed for my dad because his medical insurance denied coverage for it. He is currently sleeping on the couch. More
Validated by Dawn from Community Builder, Inc
9 supporters Funded on 6/17/2016
I want to recover from the trauma experienced in my home country so that I can be there for my children and be a productive member of society. More
Validated by Elizabeth from Survivors of Torture, International
9 supporters Funded on 4/14/2016
I need help purchasing medical supplies that with help my mother be more comfortable and help get her to the doctor. More
Validated by Annie from Erie Elementary Charter School
1 supporter Funded on 3/18/2016
A medical identification bracelet will allow me to receive the care I need and inform my healthcare providers of my conditions. More
9 supporters Funded on 1/14/2016
Making our home clean, chemical-free and organic is critical to my son's ability to heal. I need to buy an chemical-free mattress and air purifier! More
$400of $400
9 supporters Funded on 12/29/2015
I sell magazines & talk with hundreds of people daily. I cannot successfully do my job without the ability to talk & smile freely. More
Validated by Peggi from Speak Up Magazine
$170of $170
2 supporters Funded on 7/10/2015
I need prescription eyeglasses because it's hard for me to read. It'll be easier for me to look for work when I can see properly. More
$425of $420
12 supporters Funded on 4/4/2014
I need a partial to replace missing teeth that affect my smile. This will allow me to ace interviews and get a job in my field, which is counseling. More
Validated by Lauren from The Cara Program
$615of $615
8 supporters Funded on 3/29/2014
A laptop will allow me to do the work required of me for longer than an hour at the library. Prescription glasses will help me see better. More
Validated by Pastor Harris from Total Life Christian Ministries, Inc.
$790of $690
10 supporters Funded on 3/19/2014
I need tools that I will use daily as part of my apprenticeship program. More
Validated by Lisa Canaday from The Dwelling Place, Inc.
$550of $505
9 supporters Funded on 12/20/2013
My service dog helps me reconnect with the community and work toward my goals of school and employment. He needs checkups, medicine, and other items. More
Validated by Sara from Charlotte Bridge Home
$780of $780
23 supporters Funded on 12/13/2013
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
Validated by Addie from Chicago Lights: Elam Davies Social Service Center
$335of $335
10 supporters Funded on 12/3/2013
I'm dead set on getting a promotion to full-time but I need glasses. Along with my hard work and attention to detail, It'll make me the top candidate. More
Validated by Julie from The Cara Program
10 supporters Funded on 8/16/2013
I can't see well enough to pass cashier math tests. 2 employers promised to let me take the exam again after I get new glasses. If I pass, I can work! More
Validated by Matt from Speak Up Magazine
$670of $670
16 supporters Funded on 4/18/2013
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
Validated by Jo from PATH
$665of $665
16 supporters Funded on 12/7/2012
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
Validated by Matthew from PATH
$425of $425
7 supporters Funded on 6/14/2012
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
Validated by Tasha from Claretian
$610of $610
12 supporters Funded on 4/4/2012
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
8 supporters Funded on 2/21/2012
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