$500of $500
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
$350of $350
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
Validated by Paula from Black Family Development
$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
$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
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
$450of $450
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
Validated by Dawn from Community Builder, Inc
$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 Shelter
$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
$100of $100
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
$700of $700
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
$400of $400
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
$600of $600
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