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$450of $450
13 supporters Funded on 10/14/2014
I've secured a housing voucher, after months of homelessness. With the deposit, my family can move to a safer place as I work to become a nurse. More
Validated by Katie from Infant Welfare Society of Evanston
$615of $615
11 supporters Funded on 9/26/2014
I've found a home for me and my son! I've already saved a portion of the deposit & am asking for help with the remaining amount. More
Validated by Margaret from North Side Housing and Supportive Services
$675of $670
20 supporters Funded on 9/22/2014
I'm 77-years-old, working part-time & trying to move forward from homelessness. A deposit & household items will push me towards stability. More
Validated by Amanda from PATH
$505of $505
4 supporters Funded on 8/1/2014
My job gave me the confidence to leave my abusive situation. This apartment will allow me to be independent & safe. More
Validated by Erika from The Empowerment Plan
$671of $600
11 supporters Funded on 7/16/2014
Moving closer to work would be huge for my family, enabling me to keep my job and save for a better future for my kids. More
Validated by Alex from Jane Addams Resource Corporation
$255of $255
4 supporters Funded on 5/1/2014
I need a security deposit to obtain supportive housing, which will not only put a roof over my head, but also help me focus on work and school. More
Validated by Dan from Chicago Lights: Elam Davies Social Service Center
$780of $780
11 supporters Funded on 1/14/2014
I'm not working because of my health. I'm also going through a separation. I need beds to give my kids to get them off the floor at night. More
Validated by Marion from Black Family Development
$320of $320
8 supporters Funded on 12/30/2013
I've been diligently searching for work, and ran into extra expenses. I need help with rent for 1 month & bus passes so I can attend job interviews. More
Validated by Caitlin from Common Pantry
$580of $560
8 supporters Funded on 12/24/2013
My children and I are finally in a safe home, but I need to pay our security deposit. I'm trying to provide for my family on my part time job. More
Validated by Paloma from Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
$225of $225
3 supporters Funded on 12/15/2013
Recently, I found both a job & housing! To be productive at work, I need to sleep & eat well. Thus, I need help with small furniture & kitchen items. More
Validated by Abby from Chicago Lights: Elam Davies Social Service Center
$310of $300
10 supporters Funded on 11/8/2013
I've waited for 2 years to get into this subsidized apartment. I'm due to move in mid-November & I need help with the security deposit & moving fees. More
Validated by Parmida from LIFT-Chicago
$20of $20
1 supporter Funded on 10/11/2013
I've been actively applying for housing & I have everything except a birth certificate. Meeting this need will help me get off the streets. More
$205of $205
9 supporters Funded on 8/30/2013
I was offered my first choice unit, but I'm on disability and can't afford to hire movers. This is the only thing standing between me and my new home. More
Validated by Martha from LIFT-Chicago
$560of $560
14 supporters Funded on 8/28/2013
I just celebrated 1 year on my job and can get an apartment so I can stop living in my car. I have money saved, but need help. More
Validated by Phyllis from Aminah Ministries
$235of $235
7 supporters Funded on 7/13/2013
If my fees are paid, I'll be eligible for a program where moms and newborns can stay together. Without this, my boy will be taken from me. More
Validated by Alexis from CLAIM (Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers)
$555of $555
8 supporters Funded on 12/19/2012
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
Validated by Emily from Jane Addams Resource Corporation
2 supporters Funded on 9/20/2012
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
Validated by Matthew from PATH
$910of $900
17 supporters Funded on 4/27/2012
I need money for a security deposit to move my family as quickly as possible so we can be safe from our abuser. More
Validated by Jennifer from Childcare Network of Evanston
$245of $245
1 supporter Funded on 6/4/2022
I am trying to pay off a bill that was put in my name by a family member. This outstanding debt is affecting my credit score and holding me back. More
Validated by Inspiration from Inspiration Corporation
$488of $488
2 supporters Funded on 5/9/2022
I need financial assistance to cover a year's worth of rent. Rent must be paid a year at a time and this is difficult for low-wage earners, like me. More
Validated by Sylvester from Develop Africa
$285of $250
6 supporters Funded on 1/15/2022
I need things like linens, dishes, towels, warm clothing, and other necessities. I would also like to purchase a few art supplies. More
Validated by Michael from Fedcap Maine
$525of $525
9 supporters Funded on 12/14/2020
This need will cover the rental for an apartment for enough time that I'll be able to restart my business and begin supporting my children. More
$410of $410
13 supporters Funded on 2/20/2020
I was evicted after falling behind on rent due to a cancer diagnosis. I was recently blessed with twin boys, but I am facing homelessness again. More
Validated by Brittany from Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee
$400of $400
4 supporters Funded on 12/25/2019
My daughter's father recently kicked in our door. The landlord will replace it but I want a security door for our apartment to help me feel safe. More
Validated by PO Jean from NYC Department of Probation
2 supporters Funded on 12/25/2019
I've been through a lot, and reaching this goal-- housing-- is amazing. I could use help to buy furniture and home basics as I settle in. More
Validated by Laura from The Women's Project
$454of $688
6 supporters Funded on 11/4/2019
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 Peyton from Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center
$200of $400
1 supporter Funded on 11/4/2019
I'm a single mother of four; expecting my fifth in August. My old furniture was ridden with bedbugs and we had to throw it out. More
Validated by Sharon from Black Family Development
8 supporters Funded on 8/21/2019
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
Validated by Amiel from Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center
$200of $200
5 supporters Funded on 7/19/2019
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
$210of $700
5 supporters Funded on 7/5/2019
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.
$500of $500
6 supporters Funded on 2/14/2019
I need a security deposit for housing. We have to move in 60 days and need help facing this crisis. More
Validated by Paula from Black Family Development
11 supporters Funded on 12/20/2018
My sons are 2 and 5 years old. They need beds and we need a table for meals, homework and family time together. More
Validated by Princess from The Women's Project
$600of $600
10 supporters Funded on 12/20/2018
I need a security deposit for our first home . I was able to locate affordable housing and now I need my down payment for the security deposit. More
$705of $700
10 supporters Funded on 12/18/2017
I'm just one month of rent away from moving into a new place. My daughter needs a safe place to come home to. More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
$700of $700
12 supporters Funded on 12/14/2017
Recent health problems put me out of a job and left my family withou a home. I’m determined get my family of 4 housed. More
Validated by Jordyn from La Voz Latina
$456of $450
8 supporters Funded on 11/21/2017
With your help, I will be able to heal in a safe environment and keep the home where I have lived for many years. More
Validated by Beck from El/La Para TransLatinas
$190of $300
4 supporters Funded on 6/16/2017
I am hoping to find stable housing so that I can continue to work on my educational goals and graduate college. More
Validated by Jackie from Chicago Lights: Elam Davies Social Service Center
4 supporters Funded on 5/30/2017
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
6 supporters Funded on 5/12/2017
Right now I have been staying in a hotel or in my car. An RV trailer will give me a safe space to stay each night as I save for my own place. More
$225of $700
3 supporters Funded on 4/26/2017
Because I cannot do the work that I love, paying rent has been a challenge. This will help me regain my stability and health. More
5 supporters Funded on 4/7/2017
My family is struggling to make it, jumping from couch to couch. Getting housed will help us move forward. More
12 supporters Funded on 3/20/2017
My goal is to pay my rent so I can keep the home that I built with my husband and be able to focus on getting back on my feet. More
Validated by Christina from LIFT-Los Angeles
$350of $350
1 supporter Funded on 3/6/2017
I need household essentials and furniture because I just received a voucher for Veteran housing in Chicago. More
$515of $500
10 supporters Funded on 12/23/2016
While I am in school I can only work part-time. Once I have found a manufacturing job I will be able to cover our rent and move forward! More
Validated by Mallory from Jane Addams Resource Corporation
$550of $550
5 supporters Funded on 12/15/2016
Once this is paid, I can begin putting aside money to save for an apartment. More
5 supporters Funded on 12/2/2016
Meeting this need will give my children a place to call home. More
10 supporters Funded on 11/27/2016
I began work as a machine operator this week thanks to Benevolent donors! To make my move a reality, I need one security deposit. More
$433of $400
6 supporters Funded on 11/9/2016
It's important to me that my son, who has mental illness, has a comfortable and safe space to come home to every night. More
$300of $300
6 supporters Funded on 10/30/2016
I need basic essentials like kitchen items, bedding, towels, lighting, and rugs to help make my new apartment feel like home. More
Validated by Aiko from PATH
$490of $600
12 supporters Funded on 8/5/2016
Working hard to complete my education & find work. One security deposit will help me move my kids into a safe home. More
Validated by Riunita from Infant Welfare Society of Evanston
4 supporters Funded on 6/28/2016
I have enough income to pay rent each month, but haven't been able to cover my security deposit. With your help, I can move into my new home! More
Validated by Cassandra from Chicago Lights: Elam Davies Social Service Center
$650of $650
5 supporters Funded on 6/7/2016
I recently faced homelessness and been living out of my car. I can now afford rent, but with my current wages I can't save up for my security deposit. More
7 supporters Funded on 6/7/2016
My goals are to become financially independent and complete my GED. My first month's rent will allow me to finish my internship and find work. More
Validated by Verona from NYC Department of Probation
9 supporters Funded on 5/21/2016
I need to pay for my son's cremation so that he can be at peace and I can move ahead. I have been unemployed and am unable to cover the costs myself. More
Validated by Byron from Pima County One Stop Career Center
$215of $205
5 supporters Funded on 4/14/2016
I am asking for help in paying a bill I have from the State of Illinois. I won't be able to obtain the housing I need until I can pay this bill. More
Validated by Shayna from Inspiration Corporation
$160of $150
3 supporters Funded on 12/24/2015
I need assistance with first month's rent and deposit for my new home. This will total $150, as I am getting a subsidy. More
Validated by Brianne from Lincoln Park Community Services
$600of $700
11 supporters Funded on 12/20/2015
My goals are provide the type of life for my daughter & grandson that I didn't have. One month's rent will help us stay housed & keep moving forward! More
Validated by Anna from North Side Housing and Supportive Services
3 supporters Funded on 11/11/2015
After my hip surgery & with winter coming, I need housing more than ever. All that's currently standing in my way is $350 for a security deposit. More
$250of $250
6 supporters Funded on 11/11/2015
My goal is to be independent! Because I am blind & use a walker, it's impossible for me to move by myself. I need a small amount of help with movers! More
Validated by Caterina from LIFT-DC
5 supporters Funded on 8/30/2015
I'm a retired social worker on disability. I can afford rent but not a security deposit or moving expenses. More
18 supporters Funded on 5/28/2015
I've found a room where I can afford the monthly rent on the income from my 3 jobs. I need help with a security deposit to move in. More
Validated by Noah from Speak Up Magazine
8 supporters Funded on 5/18/2015
I've been homeless since 2013, staying with family & friends. Now I have a job & can afford to rent a place of my own, but I need a security deposit. More
10 supporters Funded on 4/20/2015
I need a security deposit to move to a place to live where I can be healthy and safe. My current home has sewage leaks and infestations. More
Validated by Nicole from SJC Bridges Out of Poverty
$25of $20
1 supporter Funded on 1/27/2015
With my birth certificate, I'll be able to move into my first home in 25 years. Everything's lined up! This is the last piece of documentation I need. More
$595of $595
6 supporters Funded on 12/31/2014
I'm preparing to go back to school for my GED. First, though, my kids and I need to move out of transitional housing and into our own apartment. More
$501of $500
11 supporters Funded on 12/10/2014
I'm a full-time student trying to finish my degree to support my son. A deposit is the last step to ensure a safe home for my family. More
Validated by Trisha from Starfish Family Services
$785of $780
12 supporters Funded on 11/14/2014
Where I live, there’s a lot of transphobia and men targeting women at night. With my new job and help with a deposit, I can move to safety. More
Validated by Ian from Youth Empowerment Performance Project
2 supporters Funded on 11/3/2014
I've secured housing & 3 months rent through a housing program. Help with the security deposit will give me & my 3 sons the stability we need! More
Validated by Chaunise from Wayne County-Detroit Disability Network
$670of $670
19 supporters Funded on 11/2/2014
I have part of the security deposit saved, but need help covering the rest & getting some furniture. Your help will ensure I set up a stable home. More
11 supporters Funded on 4/29/2014
Currently our work and housing situation is unstable, but securing our own place will help us step up. More
Validated by DeVonna from Davis Street Family Resource Center
$640of $640
19 supporters Funded on 3/9/2014
Doctors say it's a miracle my daughter is alive (not to mention mentally intact)! To continue healing & moving forward, we must move to a safer place. More
Validated by Natalie from LIFT-Chicago
8 supporters Funded on 12/26/2013
My kids and I spent a year without furniture and now that we're able to move into an apartment of our own, I need to make my home family friendly. More
Validated by Tiffany from The Children's Place Association
1 supporter Funded on 10/21/2013
I need a copy of my birth certificate from the State of Illinois to secure my senior housing and keep me off the cold Chicago streets! More
Validated by Samantha from Chicago Lights: Elam Davies Social Service Center
$460of $460
13 supporters Funded on 9/14/2013
A bed and bedding for my toddler and school supplies for my kindergartener will help my children get good rest and be a prepared student. More
$561of $555
11 supporters Funded on 12/27/2012
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
$880of $775
21 supporters Funded on 12/24/2012
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
Validated by Sally from PATH
$100of $485
2 supporters Funded on 1/1/0001
I need financial help to rent a new place since our current landlord wants us to move out so he can take back his land. More