$500of $500
5 supporters Funded on 12/21/2015
Just left a homeless shelter after my old apartment became infested with bedbugs. We lost everything. Now that we're housed, furniture will go so far! More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
$515of $700
6 supporters Funded on 2/29/2016
I lost most of my materials in storage while I was homeless during the last year. Now that I have stable housing, I'm eager to start working again. More
$700of $700
12 supporters Funded on 1/22/2016
I'm a single mom of three. It's important that my kids can get to school safely this winter. A double stroller and winter gear will be a huge help! More
Validated by Kim from Infant Welfare Society of Evanston
$475of $475
6 supporters Funded on 12/21/2015
I'm currently working two part-time jobs in the foodservice industry. Having basic furniture like a bed will improve my quality of life significantly! More
Validated by Shayna from Inspiration Corporation
11 supporters Funded on 12/23/2015
I've survived so much! I'm working hard to keep my life on track & need help with one month's rent & transportation before I get my first paycheck. More
Validated by Melissa from PATH Ventures
$880of $780
11 supporters Funded on 8/28/2014
I fell and injured myself when maneuvering my son down the stairs of our house. A wheelchair ramp will eliminate the risk of this happening again. More
Validated by Kyle from Benevolent
$780of $780
7 supporters Funded on 7/15/2014
My son and daughter, who provide crucial support for me, are moving out west. I have secured housing but need help for movers and fuel to get there. More
Validated by Sonia from CEDA Northwest
$451of $450
18 supporters Funded on 7/29/2014
Accessing computers on campus and at the library is difficult because the hours of availability are not always convenient with my work schedule. More
Validated by Wytrice from Total Life Christian Ministries, Inc.
$566of $560
16 supporters Funded on 7/29/2014
I'm a single mom raising two teenage boys and a young girl I recently took in. I just started working again but can't purchase beds for everyone with my budget. More
Validated by Trisha from Starfish Family Services
$870of $670
5 supporters Funded on 5/13/2014
I need my car repaired so that I can get my boys to school as well as their required appointments on-time. More
Validated by Paula from Black Family Development
$456of $445
12 supporters Funded on 7/1/2014
We're ready to move - I've secured housing with family and prepared for my job search. We need the bus tickets to get us there! More
Validated by Paloma from Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
$400of $390
9 supporters Funded on 6/15/2014
House fire destroyed everything. I have a new home but need basic items like a bed to help rebuild what was lost. More
Validated by Tanya from Coalition On Temporary Shelter
$615of $615
15 supporters Funded on 6/11/2014
I'm a motivational speaker. Hand controls for my vehicle will allow me to drive my own car so I can get to speaking engagements and share my story. More
Validated by Lisa from Warriors on Wheels of Metropolitan Detroit (WOW)
$620of $615
10 supporters Funded on 5/27/2014
My daughter was an honor student until we fell on hard times. A computer will allow her to access and complete her work and projects at home. More
Validated by Chanel from Starfish Family Services
$430of $420
5 supporters Funded on 6/9/2014
I was homeless but found housing through COTS and am now in school. A laptop will allow me to access assignments online and complete my work. More
$830of $780
6 supporters Funded on 5/9/2014
I have a job and am looking to move my family out of our cramped conditions. Two beds and a couch will bring comfort now and moving forward. More
6 supporters Funded on 2/10/2014
I need help with obtaining reliable transportation to be used for a job I've been offered that requires that I have my own transportation. More
Validated by Takisha from Urban League of Central Carolinas, Inc.
$505of $505
11 supporters Funded on 2/14/2014
I am starting a job, but it is part-time. If I can continue my craft of creating traditional coffee tables, I can sell them to support my family. More
Validated by Samantha from International Rescue Committee (Nor-Cal, Oakland)
$760of $760
11 supporters Funded on 1/27/2014
Being a citizen will help me with job opportunities, but I need the fingerprint and application fees. I also look forward to voting. More
Validated by Kimberly from International Rescue Committee (Nor-Cal, Oakland)
14 supporters Funded on 1/14/2014
My dream is to become a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor & provide education on substance abuse. I need help with fees & books to finish school. More
Validated by Arneice from Inspiration Corporation
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
$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
$440of $390
8 supporters Funded on 12/24/2013
My disability income only pays rent, medicine co-pays, and some food. I need a bus pass and some clean clothing to get out to my medical appointments. More
Validated by Feuy from Berkeley Food and Housing Project
$450of $450
12 supporters Funded on 1/2/2016
My daughter and I need winter clothes to stay warm and healthy this winter. I will also use these seasonally appropriate clothes for job interviews. More
Validated by Katie from Infant Welfare Society of Evanston
15 supporters Funded on 12/25/2013
I'm on a payment plan but I need help with 1/2 the class fee. When I pass, I'll qualify for financial aid for the rest of my classes toward my BA. More
Validated by Noah from Speak Up Magazine
11 supporters Funded on 12/18/2013
I need a couch and tables for my new apartment to create and maintain a space of my own, connect with my family and friends, and put down roots. More
Validated by Aimee from Inspiration Corporation
$675of $675
13 supporters Funded on 12/18/2013
I'm on a fixed income and can't afford furniture. Meeting this need will give my girls a place to sleep and help our apartment feel like a home. More
Validated by Eleanor from Inspiration Corporation
$686of $580
16 supporters Funded on 12/23/2013
I'm in training to be a CNC machinist and need safety gear (like steel-toed boots), an eye exam, and train passes to qualify for jobs and get started. More
Validated by Emily from Jane Addams Resource Corporation
$600of $505
11 supporters Funded on 12/20/2013
My goal's to get my Associate's in Child Psychology. Furniture'll help me and my daughter live more comfortably in our new place as I go to school. More
Validated by Kenneth from Heartland Alliance
$670of $670
7 supporters Funded on 12/21/2013
My family recently moved into our first apartment on our own, without the support of family. I need furniture to make this house a home for my kids. More
Validated by Tiffany from The Children's Place Association
$395of $395
7 supporters Funded on 12/18/2013
I've been working hard to move my children into a better environment and in order to get a job, I need money to take a C.N.A. prep class and the exam. More
Validated by Ray from Zion Hill AME Zion Church
27 supporters Funded on 12/10/2013
I need steel-toed boots, safety glasses, & measuring instruments so I'll have my own gear on the job. I also need bus passes for my 1st month at work. More
$530of $530
14 supporters Funded on 12/7/2013
My son's outgrown his crib, & I need a small couch. I left everything behind when I left domestic violence, so these items will help as I rebuild. More
Validated by Lauren from The Cara Program
$405of $405
8 supporters Funded on 12/6/2013
After losing everything & working our way back, my sons have the opportunity to play & be mentored through football, but I need help w/ the fees. More
Validated by Kenya from YWCA Central Carolinas, Inc.
20 supporters Funded on 12/10/2013
I quit my job to help my daughters heal from abuse. We had bed bugs so now I need beds for my 6 children so we can all move forward with better sleep. More
$616of $615
16 supporters Funded on 11/24/2013
I need a twin-sized bed for my growing 9-year old daughter who currently sleeps in a bed made for a much smaller child. The small bed hurts her back. More
Validated by Jahannaz from Asian Americans for Community Involvement
$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