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by Paula Johnston
Thu May 26, 2016 4:35 am
Forum: Assistance Programs
Topic: Veteran financial assistance
Replies: 14
Views: 10351

Re: Veteran financial assistance

I am writing to inquire about emergency assistance funds for my family and me. I am an OEF Veteran who is currently out of work as I had to be placed on short term disability due to injuries associated with my service, my short term disability expired on 7/1/16. My long term disability is being proc...
by Paula Johnston
Thu May 14, 2015 3:58 pm
Forum: Help With Rent
Topic: immediate rent help
Replies: 24
Views: 13059

Re: immediate rent help

Me and my kids are homeless. We have been moving around for a few months. We are now sleeping at one friend to another month to month. I work full time. My credit is okay but I have a dismissed eviction on my record so its been hard to get approved for an apartment. There's finally a landlord willin...
by Paula Johnston
Thu May 14, 2015 3:56 pm
Forum: Assistance Programs
Topic: Need asistance and cannot find help
Replies: 9
Views: 5690

Re: Need asistance and cannot find help

Hi, I am a 23 year old father of 5, in Sumter County Florida. My family and I have recently run into some financial troubles, and we are losing our place of residence. I am currently working at a grocery store in Center Hill, Florida. I make $8.00/hr and get about 50 hours a week, while my fiancé st...
by Paula Johnston
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:05 am
Forum: Help With Taxes
Topic: Insurance and other costs due to the government skyrocketed
Replies: 1
Views: 8937

Insurance and other costs due to the government skyrocketed

Property Taxes and Flood Insurance premiums have soared. We are on limited retirement income and these two payments are Lump sum payments. Flood is once a year but has tripled and taxes are twice a year, majority of this is School tax to the local county government. We have supported school taxes bu...
by Paula Johnston
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:03 am
Forum: Help With Rent
Topic: Welfare recipient needs rent help
Replies: 13
Views: 6392

Re: Welfare recipient needs rent help

Our family is needing help with rent. I was diagnosed with a mental illness that prevents me from working or even looking until I’ve been through some medication and therapy. We receive cash aid from welfare and tried other adult living in home. I work part time at Journey’s. We also have a 2 year o...
by Paula Johnston
Mon Nov 11, 2013 4:22 am
Forum: Assistance Programs
Topic: Our food stamps were cut back and now we need help
Replies: 7
Views: 2678

Our food stamps were cut back and now we need help

My Husband and I are both disabled and on SSI. We also receive 74.00 in food stamps are income is 1350.00 a month and we try to pay all of our Bills but we are struggling to buy Groceries and falling behind on our Electric bill. Like many people, the government cut our vouchers for food stamps. So h...
by Paula Johnston
Mon Nov 11, 2013 4:20 am
Forum: Help With Utility Bills
Topic: I have no power and gas
Replies: 11
Views: 5359

Re: I have no power and gas

Hello, I live in St. Cloud, MN. Last year I lived on campus in a 3 bedroom house with 4 other individuals. Yesterday my current roommate and I had our electricity shut off, and were told that we had an outstanding bill of $2,800 that were most certainly not aware of. Two of our roommates bailed on u...
by Paula Johnston
Mon Nov 11, 2013 4:19 am
Forum: Assistance Programs
Topic: Need school supplies, such as clothing and classroom items
Replies: 14
Views: 6154

Re: Need school supplies, such as clothing and classroom ite

Hello, I was just doing a search for school supplies assistance and one of my Google results for this site had the keywords school supplies in it. So I was wondering if you knew of any where I can get assistance with school supply costs? I put a cart together with most of the supplies needed for the...
by Paula Johnston
Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:57 pm
Forum: Help With Utility Bills
Topic: Electric bill payment plan
Replies: 6
Views: 3861

Re: Electric bill payment plan

Please help me. Any help greatly appreciated. I’ve been laid off over a year and need help with electric/water bill, vehicle insurance. I greatly appreciate any help...Last month First Families / Good Samaratian provided me some assistance and a plan. I live in Columbia, TN 38401 Maury County. Help ...
by Paula Johnston
Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: Help With Utility Bills
Topic: Need electric help asap
Replies: 24
Views: 13485

Re: Need electric help asap

I need assistance paying my utilities. I am disabled and only my husband works. I have been without gas for 3 months. I was denied twice by LIHEAP because my son worked one month and lost his job. I made a deal to pay 1/3 of the Nicor bill to get reconnected. I had to borrow the money. My electric i...
by Paula Johnston
Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:52 pm
Forum: Help With Utility Bills
Topic: Family with children needs utility bill help
Replies: 2
Views: 2002

Family with children needs utility bill help

Hello I was told about your organization, I need help paying my electric bill, I am single mom of two little girls, and currently on unemployment benefits. The bill keeps getting higher and higher, they disconnected the services once already, and I am afraid I am getting close to disconnection again...