$350of $350
1 supporter Funded on 1/23/2021
I don't have a source of income & my bike has been essential. W/ a new one I can get food, get to my appointments, and to meet with my case manager. More
Validated by Anna from North Side Housing and Supportive Services
$700of $700
7 supporters Funded on 12/28/2020
I'm getting certified in Computer Numerical Control machining. For now, I have no income. I need supplies and winter clothes for my daughter. More
Validated by Katherine from Jane Addams Resource Corporation
$300of $300
1 supporter Funded on 2/20/2020
My grandson means the world to me and I'm raising him now that his parents cannot. I need help making my home suitable for his needs and development. More
Validated by Sharon from Black Family Development
1 supporter Funded on 10/22/2019
I suffer from seizures which keep me from working regularly. My daughters are my #1 priority in life; I'd like to help them stay confident in school. More
Validated by PO Sims from NYC Department of Probation
2 supporters Funded on 12/25/2019
I'm full time at the Mandl College of Allied Health. I need help w/ books & transportation, & a second uniform. Your help will let me focus on school! More
Validated by Yahaira from NYC Department of Probation
$190of $190
1 supporter Funded on 10/11/2019
I'm looking for work to support my daughter. My phone screen is broken; with a fix I'll be able to take calls about jobs. More
Validated by PO Philip from NYC Department of Probation
$75of $75
1 supporter Funded on 8/24/2019
I lost my apartment and I'm staying on my sister's couch. I work late hours; an air mattress will give me a place to sleep w/o disturbing her family. More
Validated by PO Dixon from NYC Department of Probation
$450of $450
3 supporters Funded on 8/30/2019
These funds will cover 4-5 outfits for my two older children and baby, which will help my family for the upcoming school year. More
Validated by PO Coleman from NYC Department of Probation
1 supporter Funded on 9/19/2019
I love my daughter and want to provide for her. I'm finishing my GED soon but I need help preparing for the winter with clothes and supplies! More
Validated by PO Buongiovanni from NYC Department of Probation
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
$150of $150
2 supporters Funded on 5/21/2019
Cooking supplies will be a great way for me to engage more in an activity I love to do but can't afford to spend a lot on. More
Validated by Haley from NYC Department of Probation
$515of $350
8 supporters Funded on 2/16/2019
I want to work. I want to be proud of myself. I want to pull my weight. I need bus passes to put myself in front of every Chicago employer & get a job More
Validated by Daniel from Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center
$110of $110
2 supporters Funded on 1/15/2019
IIt would help me immensely to have a monthly bus pass for the winter months. This would help me to go to food pantries for meals. More
$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
Validated by Paula from Black Family Development
4 supporters Funded on 5/29/2018
Meeting this need will mean my grandsons have a healthy place to sleep each night in their new home. More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
$50of $50
2 supporters Funded on 5/17/2017
I need $50 so I can get a Domestic Partnership License in order to move into a family shelter. More
Validated by Shahona from NYC Department of Probation
$400of $400
2 supporters Funded on 4/25/2017
Meeting this need will mean my children will finally be able to have a nutritional meal for the first time in years. More
1 supporter Funded on 3/28/2017
My goal is to continue with my training as a medical assistance. I want to make sure my family is safe and well while I earn my certification. More
3 supporters Funded on 5/30/2017
A place of my own will give me inner peace and hope that I can live a normal life without the worry of where to sleep from day to day. More
Validated by Dawn from Community Builder, Inc
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
1 supporter Funded on 2/9/2017
I have been dealing with depression, pain and PTSD symptoms. A TV will help me relax at home and find some peace each day. More
Validated by David from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
$725of $700
7 supporters Funded on 1/21/2017
I just moved into an apartment after several difficult years. To feel rested, healthy, and ready for work, I need a bed! More
$100of $100
2 supporters Funded on 12/8/2016
I need help acquiring bus cards so I can search for employment. After my accident, I haven't been able to get around and find a job. More
Validated by Leslie from North Side Housing and Supportive Services
$500of $500
4 supporters Funded on 12/19/2016
I have been confined to a wheelchair after suffering from burns. Basic furniture will allow me to heal. More
Validated by Jackie from Chicago Lights: Elam Davies Social Service Center
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
Validated by Mallory from Jane Addams Resource Corporation
2 supporters Funded on 9/8/2016
I am the sole guardian of my two grandsons. All of my money right now goes towards rent and food. Basic clothing will help them thrive in school. More
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
$156of $156
3 supporters Funded on 7/28/2016
I need support paying my gas bill to keep my cooking gas on. Being able to cook and feed myself is vital to my healing! More
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
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
$200of $200
5 supporters Funded on 6/21/2016
I'm on the path to finding stable housing. Steel-toed boots and bus cards for transportation will enable me to start work! More
6 supporters Funded on 7/7/2016
Three 30 day bus passes will enable me to get back to work in a job that keeps me happy and healthy! More
2 supporters Funded on 5/31/2016
I need basic furniture & toiletries. If my apartment feels like home, it will have a great impact on my mental health and general well being. More
Validated by Julie from Lincoln Park Community Services
$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
$200of $175
2 supporters Funded on 4/28/2016
I want to enter a career as a caregiver for animals. I need to study materials and test fees to take the GED test. More
1 supporter Funded on 3/17/2016
I am determined to enter a job training program, but walking to opportunities is extremely difficult. I need a bus card to travel to these interviews. More
Validated by Emma from North Side Housing and Supportive Services
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
7 supporters Funded on 2/8/2016
I'm committed to building a stable life for my family. I need help covering a portion of my moving costs from Florida to Chicago to help do this. More
5 supporters Funded on 1/16/2016
I'm a single mom in school for IT. I need a bus pass & winter clothes to get to class & finish my training. Once I finish, I can't wait to get to work More
$250of $250
3 supporters Funded on 12/2/2015
I just moved into an apartment! Having basic supplies like cooking gear & linens will allow me to focus on other expenses like transportation to work More
$140of $140
1 supporter Funded on 9/16/2015
It's been a long road. I'm now housed, in school & working to further my self-sufficiency. Household items like towels & blankets will help me thrive! More
Validated by Nichole from North Side Housing and Supportive Services
$340of $340
1 supporter Funded on 7/20/2015
With my 2 youngest daughters in summer camp for a full day, I will be able to attend school for medical billing and work towards having a stable job. More
Validated by Ian from Chicago House and Social Service Agency
$380of $380
6 supporters Funded on 9/9/2015
I'm eager to move higher in life! The majority of my paycheck goes to making ends meet. I need an employment authorization card to keep working & move up in life. More
Validated by Shayna from Inspiration Corporation
$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
1 supporter Funded on 5/18/2015
My 2 children and I need pots and pans and a sofa to furnish our new home. I also need school uniforms for my kids' new schools. More
$140of $200
3 supporters Funded on 7/23/2015
I'm very excited to be living in my own place. I used to live in an SRO where I couldn't have much furniture but now I have more room. More
Validated by Abby from Chicago Lights: Elam Davies Social Service Center
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
3 supporters Funded on 2/23/2015
I couldn't be more exciting about my new housing! I have a new outlook on life & am ready to find a job. A bed will get me proper rest. More
3 supporters Funded on 3/18/2015
We got away from violence & now have our own home. Eating at a table together & having a place to store clothes will help us feel like a family again. More
Validated by Olivia from Inspiration Corporation
6 supporters Funded on 1/14/2015
I'm unable to purchase new furniture due to my limited income, but new beds will allow my 3 children to rest to ensure they are wide awake for school. More
4 supporters Funded on 1/15/2015
I'm committed to rebuilding my career and these beds will get my kids off the floor and give me peace of mind! We're ready to move forward. More
Validated by Constance from Homes for Black Children
6 supporters Funded on 12/3/2014
I'm a single father looking forward to better support my daughter. Repairs & professional clothes will show employers I'm prepared to work! More
$520of $505
8 supporters Funded on 11/11/2014
Recently moved into unfurnished senior housing; a bed & household items will help me sleep so I can go to work on time & reduce the pain in my hips. More
Validated by Margaret from North Side Housing and Supportive Services
$560of $560
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
5 supporters Funded on 8/25/2014
My daughter & I need help with her school fees, uniforms & a bus card. This will reduce her anxiety of starting H.S. & keep her mind on her goals. More
Validated by Carla from Primo Center for Women and Children
1 supporter Funded on 9/1/2014
A simple thing like a bed to sleep on will have make a huge impact in my life. My body can finally get the rest it needs. More
$115of $115
1 supporter Funded on 9/29/2014
I've always been a barber, but I moved. I need the application fee for barber school in my new city, so I can get certified and work in my new state. More
Validated by Robert from Urban League of Central Carolinas, Inc.
$671of $670
5 supporters Funded on 7/29/2014
I'm working but am still building after homelessness. I had to throw out clothes and beds due to flood then bedbugs. More
$391of $390
8 supporters Funded on 7/8/2014
My goal is to secure a permanent position with Chicago's transportation company! To build momentum and continue forward, I need to stabilize my home. More
Validated by Julie from The Cara Program
$786of $780
16 supporters Funded on 7/29/2014
I lost my job and shortly after my husband left me. I'm doing my best to provide for my family while I look for employment. More
$800of $780
2 supporters Funded on 5/13/2014
Two twin size beds/bunk beds, covers and sheets will allow my girls to rest at night so they can continue to function and excel in school. More
Validated by Eugene from Homes for Black Children
4 supporters Funded on 5/6/2014
This gear will help employers take me seriously as a welder. I'll be able to pass welding tests and get the job that will start my new career. More
Validated by Jessica from Jane Addams Resource Corporation
5 supporters Funded on 12/27/2014
I have found a place to stay not too far from my children. Meeting this need will help me because having furniture will make my house a home. More