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HELP RESOURCES
- After you post in the Next request section, check out these help resources
- Help Offered on this wiki
- CHAT (http://thinknola.com/wiki/Citizen's_Road_Home_Action_Team) Citizens' Road Home Action Team
- Mission: To make the Road Home Program for Homeowner Assistance (RHP) much faster, fairer, more transparent, and more sensitive to the needs of the homeowner applicants.
- Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN)
- Advanced Search (https://katrina.communityos.org/local/os114/posting_area/local/advanced_search_form.tml)Job Search Links (https://katrina.communityos.org/sys/structure.taf?function=detail&Layout_0_uid1=0_2_9_25_0) Participating Agencies (http://www.can.org/agencies.htm)
- Katrina Aid Today (http://www.katrinaaidtoday.org/ourwork.cfm) A national case management consortium Information (http://katrinaaidtoday.info/) RFP guidelines (http://www.nvoad.org/uploads/reports/RFPGuidelines.finalPDF.pdf)
- Volunteers of America (http://www.katrinaaidtoday.org/voacontacts.cfm)web site (http://www.voa.org/OurServices/Emergency+Services/Disaster+Case+Management.htm): LA, MS, AL, CA, CO, MI, IN, PA
- Episcopal Relief and Development (http://www.katrinaaidtoday.org/erdcontacts.cfm) web site (http://www.er-d.org/newsroom_64626_ENG_HTM.htm): TX, CT, KY, MN
- The Odyssey House (http://www.katrinaaidtoday.org/contacts_odyssey-house.cfm) web site (http://www.odyssey-house.com/): LA
- The National Disability Rights Network (http://www.katrinaaidtoday.org/ndrcontacts.cfm): web site (http://www.ndrn.org/) TX, LA, MS, AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MO, NC, NJ, NY, TN, MI, OH, IN, PA, SC, DC
- Catholic Charities USA (http://www.katrinaaidtoday.org/cccusacontacts.cfm): web site (http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/) TX, LA, MS, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MO, NJ, TN, WA
- Lutheran Disaster Response (http://www.katrinaaidtoday.org/ldrcontacts.cfm): web site (http://www.ldr.org/) TX, LA, MS, AL, CO, NC, MI, NV, SC, AZ, DC
- Boat People SOS (http://www.katrinaaidtoday.org/bpsoscontacts.cfm): web site (http://www.bpsos.org/) TX, LA, MS, AL, CA, GA, DC
- The Salvation Army-Territorial Headquarters (http://www.katrinaaidtoday.org/contacts_salvation-army.cfm): web site (http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/) TX, LA, MS, AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OK, TN, DC
- The National Council of the St. Vincent DePaul Society (http://www.katrinaaidtoday.org/svdpcontacts.cfm): web site (http://www.svdpusa.org/) TX, LA, MS, CA, FL, GA, KY, MO, NJ, NY, TN, MI, OH, AZ
- Disaster Help Desk (http://www.disasterhelpdesk.org/)
- FreeCycle groups - Southern states (http://www.freecycle.org/display.php?region=US%20Southern)
- FirstRespondersReliefNet forum · First Responders Relief Network (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FirstRespondersReliefNet/)
- Homes for Katrina (http://www.homesforkatrina.org/)
- hurricane victim help forum · Your Gateway to Hurricane Assistance (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hurricanevictimhelp/)
- Katrina's Angels in Action Forum (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KatrinasAngelsinActionForum/) Katrina's Angels web site (http://www.katrinasangels.org/)
- Resource links (http://www.katrinasangels.org/ReliefResources.asp)
- As of 6/8/2006 KA was not accepting new clients - they say new clients will be accepted later.
- Katrina.com (http://www.katrina.com/) Forms and lists for giving and requesting help, including construction and jobs.
- Katrina Disability Information (http://www.katrinadisability.info/)
- Katrina Home Drive (http://www.katrinahomedrive.org/) Katrina Relief and Recovery
- Katrina Wish List (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/katrinawishlist) Yahoo! Groups
- katrina_rehousing forum · Katrina Housing Advocates Listserv (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/katrina_rehousing/)
- Katrina Legal Aid Resource Center (http://www.katrinalegalaid.org/)
- Katrina Wish List (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KatrinaWishList/) Yahoo! forum
- Lean On Me, Inc. (http://www.help4families.org/) provides transitional housing for homeless families and helps displaced families get permanent housing
- Local Furniture Bank Listings (http://www.thenfba.org/Sub/local_listings.html)
- LouisianaRebuilds.info (http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/)
- Post-Katrina Resource Guide (http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/?q=comresources) (.pdf) (http://www.fhfgno.org/pdf/post-katrina-resource-guide.pdf) 55-page, downloadable document from Families Helping Families New Orleans provides contact information for hundreds of organizations providing support to the community. Categories include Healthcare, Cleaning and Gutting Assistance, Legal Assistance, Childcare Resources, and more.
- Louisiana Association of Nonprofits Recovery Resource Guide (http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/?q=comresources)(.pdf) (http://www.lano.org/dynaweb/1000316/docs/RFAKProjectKatrinaDirectory.pdf) 285 pages of non-profits still offering assistance to those not only in Louisiana, but also Alabama, Mississippi, Texas and nationwide programs. This document lists organizations & foundations offering support to communities as they rebuild & recover.
- Modest Needs (http://www.modestneeds.org/) reaching out to the people that conventional philanthropy has forgotten
- National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (NVOAD)
- KATRINA - RITA ASSISTANCE GUIDE Issue 9 (http://www.nvoad.org/newsentries.php) (December 22, 2005) DOC (http://www.nvoad.org/uploads/reports/AssistanceGuide122005_Draft_MO.doc)
- NO-Katrina forum · Hurricane Katrina Support (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NO-Katrina/)
- Ongoing Donation Coordination Forum (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OngoingDonationCoordinationForum/) · Katrina Aid Network (http://www.katrinaaidnetwork.org/)
- Operation:Share your Home (http://www.shareyourhome.org/)
- Probono.net (http://www.probono.net/) Lawyers serving the public good.
- Second Harvest Food Bank Locator (http://www.secondharvest.org/zip_code.jsp)
- Second Wind NOLA (http://www.secondwindnola.org/) Renewing Small Business for Greater New Orleans
- ViaLink 211 Information and Referral (http://unity.servicept.com/cp/findhelp/findhelp.php) 211 Information and Referral provides a 24 hour, comprehensive community resource information and referral service. Many callers request assistance with basic needs such as food, shelter, medical service assistance and temporary financial assistance. Search online for agencies that can help you by clicking the link.
- Call 211 from a land line, or if you are using a cell phone, call the number in your area:
- New Orleans 800-749-2673
- Baton Rouge 877-923-2114
- Lake Charles 866-310-4636
- Lafayette 866-778-2618
- Shreveport 866-823-9615
- Monroe 800-644-9886
Next request
Apr 12, 2007 - Longbeach, MS - Disabled firefighter and family needs help
Disabled firefighter and family needs help getting out of fema camper....
Do you know of any help for our situation? My fiance is a disabled/retired firefighter/emt for 18 years and in 1986 as captain of Picayune Fire dept. He was injured in the line of duty cutting a person from a wreck with the jaws of life, he has saved many many lives, he has served our country for many years, he was also a marine. Now he is the one in desperate need. Can anyone help? We are from Picayune, MS but lived in Longbeach, MS when Katrina hit as renters. Like so many thousands, we lost everything that we had. Of course things like cloths, shoes and food are in need in this area but the most important thing to people seems to be finding permanent housing. Rather it be rebuilding what they lost, finding an affordable rental or buying or building a new home. Everyone just wants out of these trailers, espically the campers. Living in a camper with a family for nearly 2 years is very hard on us. We all struggle with worries about putting food on the table and cloths on our backs, but its so much more doable than trying to find housing in a place where so much of the real estate has been destroyed, the prices are unreal and people dont know what to do or where to go. While we steadily have fema asking us what we have planned for the future. Most of the people here just live day to day hoping and praying that something will come up to help their situation, most don't have internet or knowledge of any help that might be availabe, most people in trailers or campers dont know where to go or what to do, most were renters and the only help seems to be for people that owned their home when Katrina hit. It is from a total lack of money, everyone that I talk to including myself could solve the housing problems for ourselves with money, some need just a few thousand to get their lives back on track. Most of the people that I have talked to and my family as well were doing great financially before Katrina and now are in terrible shape and having to ask perfect strangers for help just to survive, it's really sad down here. People just want to have a home to go to, and a bathtub to get in and bedrooms and closets. God we miss that so much. Personally, we are living in a FEMA camper park in Picayune. My father lives in one in Pass Christian, and FEMA lets us all know regularly that it is temporary. Luckily, we have been fortunate enough to buy a piece of land but are now in need of help getting it ready for a house or mobile home. It needs clearing and a septic tank and electric, we can get community water. There is no way that we can come up with the money to even get the land ready, must less build a house. The downpayment was over $12,000 which took us a long time to save. The bank won't loan us anymore until we pay the land paid off, which will be years. I know everyone is not in the same situation but I do know that there are thousands of people here that live in campers, that were renters and can no longer afford the rent prices. It will be years before there is enough rentals rebuilt for the prices to start to drop. I don't know what the people here will do, none of us have any answers. Nothing here is normal anymore ,we see the destruction everyday, and my fiance is retired from 18 years on the fire dept.(he has seen a lot) and we are both still in shock and awe everyday at how wide spread the destruction is and how many peoples lives are hell now. It is just unreal. It seems like it happened only a few months ago, because we can't seem to move on and get out of these trailers. Housing is what we need more than anything. If people do rent something that they can't afford, then they can't pay for lights, gas and food, so we just stay in the trailers and keep waiting for something to come up. Sorry for rambling.
If anyone can help us, please email me at lavignechanda@yahoo.com Chanda LaVigne or call 601-916-2171
Apr 04, 2007 - Gulfport, MS - Water damaged home needs repair
I posted about our home last year on a couple of groups, but my Mom's health got worse than it usually is; and we were unable to follow up very well. I sent the info that the people who e-mailed me requested, but never heard back from anyone. It's just my Mom and I, and we don't know how to go about getting help from the right people.
We really do need help though, and would greatly appreciate any of the help that we can get.
The home my Mom and I own that's in the Orange Grove area of Gulfport, MS is in a worse state than it was when Katrina struck. The insurance won't pay because there was a wind exclusion on the policy that we didn't know about. They say since the wind blew some shingles off the roof, that the water damage from the water that got in wouldn't be covered.
As for the damage to the house, it's got massive water damage in the walls and ceilings in just about every room; and massive water damage in the attic There is mildew and mold on the walls and ceilings also....We haven't been able to stay in there for a long time to look around because it's been so hot in the house due to the air conditioner being broken; and it's gets so very hot and stuffy in the house that we can only stay in there for short periods at a time
We don't qualify for any grants because our home didn't flood, and we can't afford to pay back a loan because we are both sick and on SSI. We just don't know what to do now, all we want is to live in our home again; but we don't know how to go about getting help to repair it.
I'm posting this here in hopes that there might be someone reading it who may know of a group or etc. that can help my Mom and I.......
Sincerely,
Jaclyn
Our Zip Code Is 39503
E-Mail: quirkykarma@gmail.com
Mar 31, 2007 - Gulfport, MS - Family needs building supplies
MARCH 31, 2007 PARENTS NEED HELP WITH BUILDING SUPPLIES
Hello, my name is Christine. My parents and my grandmother (who lives with them) live in Gulfport, Ms and lost their house in Hurricane Katrina. They got their insurance claim and had to pay off their mortgage. They were able today to pour their foundation for their house. Now they need building supplies. They will have to rebuild as they are able to recieve supplies. My parents need help receiving supplies to rebuild their house. Please help my parents with supplies. Wood, sheetrock, nails, doors, cabinets, screws, whatever it takes to build a house. Everyone in their neighborhood has rebuilt just about but them. My email address is toblikegod@aol.com if anyone would like to help, please let us know. Thank you!!! Sincerely, Christine
Checkout these resources:
- Citizen Action Team's Relief Database
- Construction resources in US
- Construction resources in MS
--jwalling 00:23, 4 Apr 2007 (CEST)
Feb 26, 2007 - Family living in trailer looking for home assistance
My family, like so many others, lost everything in Katrina, just like we did years ago in Hurricane Camille. My mother is almost 80 years old and received little money from insurance and grants. There are 5 people in my family and we have lived several places since Katrina hit. We lost absolutely everything, including our cars. We had no full coverage insurance on any of them. We are still in a Fema trailer and have no hope of rebuilding where we lived because of the high price of insurance. We cannot find a house to buy with the money we have. If there is anyone out there who could help, please contact me. If we could find some land to build a house on, maybe someone could donate the labor to help build a home for us. We would gladly pay for the materials but we don't have enough money to pay for the materials and the labor. I would gladly help with any labor that we can. We don't want anything fancy. Just a home where we can live together. I will do anything possible to get a home for my mother. I don't think she will be here for much longer if she keeps on living like this and never getting any closer to getting into a house. I am sooo desperate to help her that I will do anything I possibly can, but I can't do it all by myself. My mother is a widow and has no one else to help her. Like I said before, she will give as much as she can to go towards a home. Please contact me at mmb0219@cableone.net.
Posted by User talk:Desperate
Feb 04, 2007 - Home damaged by Rita needs repairs
My home was hit by hurricane Rita. The windows broke and the roof leaks, and it needs to be leveled. My sister and I have two small children and do not have the money for repairs. Does any one know where I can get some help? We don't make enough money to qualify for any types of loans. Please, can someone help me? You can email me at (lrp1980 @ sbcglobal . net) (remove spaces)
Posted by Pcuzs 1/4/2007 - jw
Feb 01, 2007 - Disabled firefighter and family needs help getting out of FEMA camper
Disabled firefighter and family needs help getting out of fema camper....
Do you know of any help for our situation? My fiance is a disabled/retired firefighter/emt for 18 years and in 1986 as captain of Picayune Fire dept. He was injured in the line of duty cutting a person from a wreck with the jaws of life, he has saved many many lives, he has served our country for many years, he was also a marine. Now he is the one in desperate need. Can anyone help? We are from Picayune, MS but lived in Longbeach, MS when Katrina hit as renters. Like so many thousands, we lost everything that we had. Of course things like cloths, shoes and food are in need in this area but the most important thing to people seems to be finding permanent housing. Rather it be rebuilding what they lost, finding an affordable rental or buying or building a new home. Everyone just wants out of these trailers, espically the campers. Living in a camper with a family for nearly 2 years is very hard on us. We all struggle with worries about putting food on the table and cloths on our backs, but its so much more doable than trying to find housing in a place where so much of the real estate has been destroyed, the prices are unreal and people dont know what to do or where to go. While we steadily have fema asking us what we have planned for the future. Most of the people here just live day to day hoping and praying that something will come up to help their situation, most don't have internet or knowledge of any help that might be availabe, most people in trailers or campers dont know where to go or what to do, most were renters and the only help seems to be for people that owned their home when Katrina hit. It is from a total lack of money, everyone that I talk to including myself could solve the housing problems for ourselves with money, some need just a few thousand to get their lives back on track. Most of the people that I have talked to and my family as well were doing great financially before Katrina and now are in terrible shape and having to ask perfect strangers for help just to survive, it's really sad down here. People just want to have a home to go to, and a bathtub to get in and bedrooms and closets. God we miss that so much. Personally, we are living in a FEMA camper park in Picayune. My father lives in one in Pass Christian, and FEMA lets us all know regularly that it is temporary. Luckily, we have been fortunate enough to buy a piece of land but are now in need of help getting it ready for a house or mobile home. It needs clearing and a septic tank and electric, we can get community water. There is no way that we can come up with the money to even get the land ready, must less build a house. The downpayment was over $12,000 which took us a long time to save. The bank won't loan us anymore until we pay the land paid off, which will be years. I know everyone is not in the same situation but I do know that there are thousands of people here that live in campers, that were renters and can no longer afford the rent prices. It will be years before there is enough rentals rebuilt for the prices to start to drop. I don't know what the people here will do, none of us have any answers. Nothing here is normal anymore and the government doesn't even care. I mean Oprah has done more that them. Daily life is such a struggle, nothing is normal or easy here anymore. It is a rough life and I pray that none ever has to go through this again. This was not a typical hurricane, I have lived here all of my life and been through many hurricanes, but nothing has ever been seen like this. I see the destruction everyday, and my fiance is retired from 18 years on the fire dept.(he has seen a lot) and we are both still in shock and awe everyday at how wide spread the destruction is and how many peoples lives are hell now. It is just unreal. It seems like it happened only a few months ago, because we can't seem to move on and get out of these trailers. Housing is what we need more than anything. If people do rent something that they can't afford, then they can't pay for lights, gas and food, so we just stay in the trailers and keep waiting for something to come up. Sorry for rambling.
- If anyone can help us, please email me at lavignechanda@yahoo.com Chanda LaVigne or call 601-916-2171
Jan 13, 2007 - Homeless in North Carolina needs rent assistance
I am not a Katrina victim but could not find any other place to post. I am desperate to find a place to live in or near Sylva NC. I have a job but I am afraid I will lose it soon if my employer finds out I am living in my car. I have lost everything and just need someone that can help me just get a fresh new start. I had to leave a very abusive situation and I have been showering and getting ready for work at a rest area and sleeping in my car. I just need someone to rent me a small house, I can pay rent just need a fresh new start. The only thing I have left in this world is my dog and we are trying to survive in my car but it is getting colder. There are no shelters in the area I am living. I got a job here so I need to live here. If anyone has a place to live or can donate anything I would appreciate it. I would be able to pay everything back in time. I had to leave my last home with only the clothes on my back, my car and my dog. I couldn't leave my dog to suffer the consequences of my leaving. My ex has shot my credit but my employer would be willing to vouch for me that I have job security. I don't want her to find out that I am having to live in my car. I was fortunate enough to have my laptop in my car when I left. I charge it up at work and have found a hotel close by that I can log on at. I am so afraid someone is going to find out that I am living in my car. I am all alone and have no one I can rely on. I am not asking for a hand out but just a jump start. I would love to find someone who might have a small home in W. NC that they would be willing to rent to own or some other similar circumstances. I have read everyones post and even though I can't help them financially I am praying for everyone on this board. thank you for your time. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Response: Jan 30, 2007 - Help in NC
Dec 30, 2006 - Family needs building materials to rebuild house
My family and I are having trouble financialy getting building materials to rebuild our house. If anyone has left over materials they would like to donate it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me at: 985-643-0894
Posted by Gamie
Dec 29, 2006 - Need Help Moving Back To New Orleans
Me and my family have been struggling to survive in Houston since we first arrived here after Katrina. I finally lined up a good job in New Orleans that will help us get back on our feet. I'm supposed to start on Jan 2nd, but I didn't realized it costs so much to rent a U-Haul. I was expecting to pay $200 at the most, but they want $700-$900 and I just can't possibly afford it. I am hoping to find someone willing to donate a truck or maybe loan me the money to rent a U-Haul truck. If anyone is willing to help or just have an idea as to how I can get a cheap truck, please call me @ 504-274-7880 or email me at dyce12345@yahoo.com.
Thank You.
Dec 21, 2006 - Mother of 4 needs financial help
I need some financial assistance.I have 4 kids a 13 year old daughter, a 9 year old son, a six year old daughter, and a 5 month old daughter.I have not been able to buy them any Christmas gifts because I don`t have a job and my child support hasn`t been coming in regular enough for me to pay my bills and buy any Christmas gifts for my family. If there is anyway you can help me please contact me at 770-962-7680.
- Thank you,
- Blanche D. Lewis
Dec 16, 2006 - Mother in New Mexico needs gifts for 2 girls
I need help for the christmas holidays. This year is tougher than last year. I lived in MS and moved to New Mexico. It's very hard to make ends meet. My two little girls wants a lot of gifts mostly the same ones they lost in the storm. They do not understand that those toys was over 5years of toys. I hope someone will be able to help. My kids likes Bratz dolls, books (which we had over 300) and their bikes. Any thing is helpful at these times. My girls are 7 and 9 years old.
Respond on poster's talk page: Bhall
Dec 12, 2006 - MS family needs help for Christmas and home contruction
CHRISTMAS HELP
Hi, I am a mother of two. Times are really hard since Katrina. I just found out yesterday that my job of almost ten years is playing out. The company is moving to another state. It is going to be a very slim Christmas around our house. The children are 10 and 13. They are old enough to understand hopefully. My husband has had a few jobs here and there but it's hard to find a good one since the storm. We are still living in a Fema camper trying to rebuild our house ourselves because cost of materials and labor are so much. Any help would be apprciated for Christmas or in the rebuilding of our house.
Thanks,
Vickie, Robert, Robert Jr., and Morgan 2415 v Bar Rd Kiln, MS 39556 228-216-2675 VCUEVAS2@ORECK.COM
Feedback: VICKIE31
Dec 10, 2006 - Homeless family in Alabama
We are not Katrina victims but we are homeless needing a place to stay for my self, husband, daughter, and grand child. Me and my husband are both working and can pay the bills each month just need to get our foot in the door preferably in Phenix City Alabama Please contact me if you can help thompson@miracleclean.org
Posted by Wanda31903
Dec 09, 2006 - Need Christmas gifts for 2 small kids
I am needing help this Christmas to get my two kids some gifts. Since Katrina we have been struggling and I dont want them to wake up Christmas morning with nothing there for them. I had to decide to either pay the electric bill this month or a Christmas. It has been very cold up in today it was 17 degrees. I had to choose the electric bill. I just wish I can have a small tree with a few presents for them. Anything will help I have a 8 year old boy and a 3 year old girl. Toys or clothes are welcomed. Sizes 8 year old boy wears med. Shirts & 8-10 Pants. 3 year old girl wears 3-4 toddler outfits. Any toys will be fine. My son likes baseball, cars, basketball any boy toys. My Daughter likes dolls, dora, elmo, nemo, barbies, loves to play dress up. Also if maybe not to much to ask maybe a gift card or something to like Walmart or something to get just a small tree for them. It would really help out just to se them have a great big smile on Christmas and not be upset when they wake up to nothing at all. Please if you can, anything at all .... Thanks Danielle, 806 Lakeview Ave, NW Cullman, Alabama 35055, michaelson806@yahoo.com
Posted by Michaelson806
Dec 08, 2006 - Single mother needs Christmas help
Single mother needs Christmas help. Lost everything in Katrina. My name is Shannon, my son's name is Trey. Our address is 14015 Woodruff Ave, Bayou La Batre, AL 36509. Please help.
Posted by Shannon
Dec 02, 2006 - Homebased childcare business needs help - Sulphur, LA
A self employed family is struggling and is in need of help financially with basic bills and Christmas items. We are a Family of 6 that provides child care in our home for over 27 children on a weekly basis. Most of the children in our child care facility is of the less fortunate. We usually provide most of their Christmas. Due to Katrina, our resources and supplies are low and we are struggling to stay open. We are about to lose our home and our business. If anyone can help us financially or with presents for our children we live in Sulphur, Louisiana. and please don't hesitate to contact me at (337)215-6547 or delaliscare@yahoo.com. We live in Sulphur, Louisiana.
Posted by Delaliscare
Nov 30, 2006 - Family loses income and needs financial help
Hi I am a mother of 4 children 1 boy me and my husband moved here from Louisiana after the storm and have been trying to get on our feet every since now my husband has lost his job and we got a check in the mail for 1,998.00 so we took it to the bank and they cashed then we payed are bills with it then a week later the check came back that it was no good so now I owe my bank and I owe for my bills so we are not even thinking about Christmas and our rent is due again on the 1st of Dec. Lord, if there is anyone out there who can help us we would be very greatful. It just seems like we have the worst luck but God does watch out for us cause we do have each other and our health, God bless.
So we now live in IL. and are scared to ever go back home.
This is the mother of 4 children 1 of them a boy you can get in touch with me at littlefoot5473@yahoo.com
Posted by Littlefoot
Nov 30, 2006 - Family needs help saving home from foreclosure
A single mother need help, she is in the process of losing her home. Because, the mortgage company forget to code her payment plan and it but her into foreclosure. She need to come up with several thousands, of dollars. The sale date on this property is set for December 13, 2006. I have two girls ages 16 & 12 and, two grandchildren ages two & three, boy&girl. She also needs help with christmas. Please find a place in your heart to help me and my family. We would appreciate it more than anything, but I know GOD would appreciate it more. Thank You,
Truly
Family in need of help elntate@aol.com
70438
Posted by Lanie
Nov 29, 2006 - Mother of 2 asking for Christmas gifts for children
Mother of 2 requesting Christmas gifts for my 11 year old daughter and 16 month old son. I thought I would find work in time but I haven't. I would appreciate any gifts for my children.
I can be reached at esharaytaylor@yahoo.com
Posted by Ebony Stone
Nov 28, 2006 - Family of 5 needs winter clothing and shoes
Family of 5, originaly from Biloxi, currently in West Point, MS needs winter clothing and shoes. Family consist of Father (40), Mother (36) and 3 sons (20-Disabled, 16, & 15).
- monica_coleman2005@yahoo.com
- posted by MCC424
Nov 25, 2006 - Mother of 2 Needs Help Building New Home
My family and I, like so many thousands here in Ms, have lost everything in Katrina as renters. We have managed to buy a piece of land and are looking for any help with building materials left over or used building materials is good too. We are trying to build a small home and get our family of 4 out of our fema camper. Or really anything will help us greatly, my boys are 3 and 12. Like I said we lost everything and have only replaced the bare essentials, I don't have a job right now except for ebay, my id is chanda5050. If anyone can help me please email me lavignechanda@yahoo.com
God Bless You All
Nov 19, 2006 - Single parent wants Christmas for her daughter
I am a single parent and I currently have a full-time job but I am having a terrible time making ends meet. The Mortgage on my house has doubled because of Katina and I am afraid there will be nothing under the tree for my daughter. She is an honor roll student and I am very proud of her. I just really am worried that she will be dissappointed. Please send me an email if you have any suggestions. I tried the Salvation Army but I was turned away. My email is melissa121170@aol.com
Nov 18, 2006 - MS family needs financial help - Christmas cards welcomed
I am a school teacher in Pass Christian MS, my husband is a police officer for the city of Gulfport. Since the storm all four of our children have moved back in with us. We are having trouble financially because the cost of living went up 30% and our salaries did not. Just providing food is taking a major part of our income. Two of our children are working and two are still in school. Our youngest son is studying to be a preacher. The two that are working help financially as they can. We need a small car for our daughter whom is going to school. Any other financial help would be greatly appreciated. It is very hard to stay sane when you have been through a storm like this, we were in seperate locations because my husband worked through the storm, I was at my parents, but we were both in the water most of that day. We suffer from post traumatic stress and somedays the stress of money problems can be overwhelming. Please keep us in your prayers and if you can't help financially send us a Christnas card to brighten our spirits.
Dana Ashmore, 9160 Joy Lane, Pass Christian, MS 39571
--Dana 09:39, 18 Nov 2006 (CET)
Nov 16, 2006 - Hurricane victim selling greeting cards online
Hello everyone,
I am a victim of Hurricane Katrina, my family and I have relocated permanantly to Norhern Virginia. I currently am employed and I have a small online business which helps support the childcare expenses of my two small children. I am trying to raise enough money to finish the repairs of my home in Slidell, Louisiana, so that I can sell the house as soon as possible and avoid foreclosure. My website address is http://www.printlastingimpressions.com/ where you can purchase holiday greeting cards, wedding invitations, stationery, baby announcement and other accessories. Please help support a family in need by purchasing products you need from me this holiday season.
Thank you very much for your support.
Take care,
- Marvine
- plimpressions@aol.com
- P.O. Box 151862 Alexandria, VA 22315
Nov 15, 2006 - Hurricane victim needs rent assistance
Hi I am a Hurricane Katrina victim. I am having trouble paying my rent. I am a mother of two children and it it is very expensive proving a roof over our heads. I was turn down for a SBA loan and did not receive any content money for everything lost in the flood. If anyone can provide assistance on where I can get help it would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact me at tmajor9298@yahoo.com
Posted by Bigsexi
Nov 15, 2006 - Fraud warnings from a hurricane victem
- ALERT
My name and address have been on this website for a couple of months now begging for help. Any kind of help. I have received over 100 emails from people who are "very concerned and want to help". Every email wants to know what they can do and EVERY email is a SCAM. They are from people who are trying prey on people in need from a diaster. They "claim" that they will send you a check (usually for some large amount) BUT that whole check is not for you. They want you to cash the check and then take a specified amount of it for self and then you are to get a money order for the remaining amount and send that to someone else that THEY specify. Usually, the original check or money order is bogus and the bank doesn't catch it right away. Then YOU are out the TOTAL amount of the original check but the scammers are raking in YOUR money in the deal.
Others, want you to give them your banking information so that they can do a "wire transfer" into your account. DO NOT DO THIS. They will have all of your personal information and steal your identity and the only thing that you will be left holding is an empty bank account and "the bag".
These scammers are out there by the millions. The emails come in costume of people who are actually worried about us and sincerely want to help us. IT'S ACTUALLY A BUNCH OF BULL!!! My first form of "HELP" appeared in the form of 4 American Express cheques, each made out in MY name, each made out in the amount of $500.00. I was to cashed all 4 of the cheques but I was to only keep $1000.00 and forward the other $1000.00 to a specified person. I immediately was suspicious and went to my local sheriff's department who found out that all of the cheques were stolen from American Express. AND THESE CHEQUES WERE SENT TO ME BY SOMEONE CLAIMING TO BE A "REVERAND IN THE LORD".
I have not YET received legimate help from ANYONE. And I really felt that we (the actual survivors of Hurricane Katrina and Rita) should be VERY MUCH aware of the "TRASH" that is out there trying to make money off of people like us.
Thank you
- Karen J Lewis
- LarrysNanny@yahoo.com
Posted by LarrysNanny
Nov 14, 2006 - Working family in MS needs assistance to get a home
Hi my name is Robin Reynolds I live in Pearlington, MS with my husband and 3 children. We currently live in a FEMA trailor trying to get back on our feet. Due to Katrina my husband is the only one working right now and is only making minimum wage so its been very hard for us to try to purchase a home or mobile home. We have tried to look for an apartment but they are way out of our price range. We did get some FEMA money but very little because we were renting a house and had to split it because we had shared a home and split all utilites. I'm not very good at asking for help. We have tried really hard to do it our selves but found out we couldn't, but we are desperately in need of a home. So, please if any body knows of anyone who can help me, contact me at babychic83@aol.com
Posted by Babychic83
Nov 14, 2006 - Mother of 3 looking for Christmas help in N.O.
I am a 30 year old single mother of 3, my kids are wonderful kids my oldest is 13yrs of age and is on the honor roll in Houston making A's and B's and I,m proud of her considering her grades dropped since the move to Texas and now its no stopping her and my 8 yr. old is on the A honor roll in Houston and doing swell and last but not least my son 5 yrs of age and suffers with epilepsy a wonderful loving son that keeps me busy but never forgets to tell me he loves me, and now were moving back home, and due to this its like were starting back over again and its unfortunate that its possible they might not have a Christmas this year and what I am hoping for is that someone out there can really help make their Christmas full of rewards and happiness because they deserve it and at this point in my life I won't be able to afford a Christmas Tree let alone Gifts, but I will try to do as much as I can. Please help!
- (504) 246-1362 or email at SchawanaLa@hotmail.com
Posted by Tameka Nov 14, 2006
Nov 02, 2006 - Family of 7 needs housing in Allen, TX
Family of seven needs help finding housing that we can afford in Allen, Texas. both parents are working, and do not need a lot of help, just need a house bigger than the two bedroom apt that we have been in for the last year. We can afford between $750-850 a month. We would be willing to do make ready work or yard work for trade on deposit or lower rates on rent. We moved here from Mississippi, and just want to get our life going. Thank you for any help anyone might be able to give us on this issue. We have four girls and one son. Our oldest is 17 with our next daughter at 12, the next girl is 9, little Caitlyn is 3 and Hunter Wayne is 1. If anyone out there has a place in Allen to rent to us for what we can afford, please think about us . God Bless. E-mail address is jasonandfamily@comcast.net
- Posted by Jasonandfamily Nov 2, 2006
Nov 01, 2006 - Family needs furniture
My family is in need of furniture. We have 3 bedrooms, two baths, living and dining room and a family room. We were just blessed with a house through the fannie mae program for 18 months and an option. I have been unemployed since Katrina. I made it through by nothing but grace. God has provided us with manna for 14 months. This house was such a huge blessing for me and my family that I have to believe him for everything that goes with it. Praise God!
- No contact information
- Posted by Bellizan Nov 1, 2006
Oct 28, 2006 - Working family needs affordable housing in N.O.
Working family of 5(2 adults,3 children) needs affordable housing in New Orleans. We can pay up to 1,000 monthly for rent. Please email w/info to: jct824@yahoo.com
Posted by User:Jaicee
Oct 16, 2006 - Disabled person needs help to pay medical bills
Hello,
I am 53 years old and had to quit working at my company for 11 years back in 2003. Due to being totally physically and mental disabled. I need help for medical bills.
They were over 7000.00 but I sold everything I could, so now I owe 5000.00 and for the first time in my life am asking for help.
Thanks all,
- Darnise
- darnise69@yahoo.com
Posted by Darnise69
Oct 14, 2006 - Student needs help with medication payment and rent in Shreveport
I am a Hurricane Katrina victim. I will have my Masters Degree in February 2007. I have not been able to find a good job in the Shreveport area since the Hurricane. I need help with my diabetic medication and I need help with rent payments. I am struggling to recover even though it has been a year. Please can someone offer any help?
Thank You,
- Miss Shawn P Clanton
- Clantonshawn@aol.com
- 318-671-0291
Posted by Patricey
Oct 13, 2006 - Mother still needs help returing to home /beware of fraud
Help is still direly needed / any help in these areas would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you. Came to this Katrina help site before and posted. Many many e-mail came with offers of help but all that was sent was counterfeit money orders, checks, and gift certificates. I had the bank check them out before I deposited, thank God I did. All offers had instructions to send money to another place after cashing. It would have left the bank account overdrawn on this end and all the money I would have had yo pay, including the money I would have sent on as they requested. Greed has people taking advantage of people already devastated. So beware of this. All I received were fakes. I don't think anyone wanting to help, will ask to have money sent when they could easily do that themselves. That was why I was so leery and had it checked out first. The coast is deluded with these kinds of offers and our e-mail addresses were gotten from this Katrina Help site. So people beware.
Not one sincere offer has come. My mother is in great need. Any who is sincere please respond.
Posted by Bodlesx
Oct 12, 2006 - Single mother and 2 yr old face eviction from home
Revision as of 21:48, 12 Oct 2006
Hi, I need assistance badly. I am a single mother of a 2 yr old little girl. I am to be evicted within a week from my home. I had a small cleaning service and have ran out of work. Nothing has came along for me. I came to this site through a search engine, so I do not want to mislead anyone. I am not a victom of Katrina. I am a victom of abuse and had no choice but to let my husband go, I feared for my life. I need some help to get back on my feet, possibly relocate to a larger city so I can find more work. If anyone can help me please
email me @ mindyscleaningservice@yahoo.com I would appreciate anything, any help I can get. I had no idea what else to do. I have tried all I know, this is a last resort for me. I am sorry for all of you that have lost anything from Katrina & please do not be offended by this post, and me not being in your shoes while posting it. But I have no option but to post somewhere, I need help greatly! My baby and me will be on the street within a week, I have to try to get some help somehow. Thanks for understanding.
Posted by Mindyspivey
Oct 12, 2006 - Single mom needs help..Metairie, LA
My name is Suzanne Weisdorffer. I am a single mother raising my 12 year old boy. Two weeks before Katrina hit, my son and I put our entire home's contents in storage because we were looking for a new place to rent. We did not get renter's insurance because it was just going to be for about a month. While looking for a place, we were staying at my mother's house. Katrina hit! My storage was wiped out and my mother's house was destroyed. We live in Metairie, LA, just outside of New Orleans. I had my son when I was 18 and it took me that long to get the stuff I did have and now it's gone. I put myself through college while raising my son and became a teacher. After the storm, not enough children came back and I lost my job. I am now living in a FEMA trailor with my son. I got a job working in the local mall but am not making nearly what I need to survive. Any help you can do would be deeply appreciated! Our lives are starting over. I feel 18 again with no means to give my son what he needs. God bless Suzygage@msn.com
Posted by Suzygage
Oct 11, 2006 - Mother of three needs help badly in Victorville, CA
HELP NEEDED BADLY...........VICTORVILLE CA I AM A 27 YEAR OLD MOTHER OF THREE CHILDREN. I HAVE A SON 8 AND A 4 YEAR OLD SON . MY DAUGHTER IS 6 AND VERY ILL. SHE HAS A VERY BAD CONDITION OF JUVINIELLE ARTHRITIST. SHE JUST GOT OUT OF THE HOSPITAL AND SHE HAS A HALO ON DUE TO HEAR DISK IN HER NECK NOT LINING UP CORRECTLY. WHEN SHE WAS IN THE HOSPITAL AT CEDARS SINAI FOR A MONTH I WAS FIRED. I RECENTLY LEFT MY EX DUE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. I AM IN DESPERATE NEED OF HELP.I AM TRYING TO GET ME AND MY CHILDREN A SAFE HOME OF OUR OWN. IF ANYONE IS ABLE TO HELP I WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE THE MONEY BACK ONCE I START WORKING. I CAN GO BACK TO WORK ONCE I FIND SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING AND MY BABY IS BETTER.PLEASE HELP.....EVERY THING COUNTS. CONTACT ME AT SHIPHE4@NETZERO.COM OR 760-596-0114...THANK YOU IN ADVANCE AND GOD BLESS
Posted by SHIVHAN3
Oct 10, 2006 - Mother in Slidell, LA needs job
Hello my name is Frederikia Ainsworth
I am a victom of katrina and I just can't seem to get right
I am at this point trying to get a job a car and a place for me my fiance and my seven year old daughter. I know that I can do it, I think it is just depression and yes my fiance works and my daughter goes to school and I try every day to get out there and find a job. It is hard. So now I have come to you as support. I have found a place to rent for 700 a month and I see the car I want. My fiance's house in New Orleans is gutted and is ready to be fixed it is just the money part that is hard. We need every thing there is to build a house inside and out. The shell is the only thing there. You see we did not have insurance and sba and laroad home and FEMA is taking to long. Once the house is fixed we can move in. And we would not have to worry about finding a place. On the other hand I need a job and is willing to do anything outside or at home. I feel I need to start doing something. I currently go to school online but haven't been able to finish. I am going for real estate and If anyone need a worker in that field please let me know among other things.
My email address is
- frederikiaa@yahoo.com and
My Mailing Address is
- 59511 Javery Rd
- Slidell, Louisiana 70460
Please let me know of any Help you know of and feel free to write letters of hope will be gladly appreciated.
Posted by Frederikia
Oct. 09, 2006 - Mother of two needs help to move from Georgia to New Orleans
- Oct09,2006
- Hi,
- 28 year old single mother with 2 kids need help with moving back to New Orleans from Georgia. My landlord stole my deposit and sold this house I'm in, and now we have no money for our deposit or a moving truck to return home. If anybody can help me and my 2 daughters get our furniture back home please contact me by email: suberina57@yahoo.com or by phone at 504-231-7624. Thanks for understanding.
Posted by Triggs
Oct 08, 2006 - Need help to move from Sandersville, GA to Biloxi, MS
Hi, My name is Jacqueline Rosol, and I am a 23 year old expectant mother of my 4th child forced to live by financial boundaries in a little town called Sandersville, GA. My husband was just offered a really good job in Biloxi, giving us a chance to return. After our house was torn apart in Waveland, MS, FEMA gave us just enough money to stay here, but now we desperately want to come back! Our problem is that the job is in the next 6 weeks, and there is no way that we can raise the money on our own to move down there. Any help would be appreciated, and I can provide pictures and factual proof of my plight if anyone is skeptical. Phone (478) 247-3941 or email ericrosol27@yahoo.com.
Posted by Ericrosol27
Oct 04, 2006 - Metaire students need assistance to attend college
Help Please! We are two young adults that both lived with parents before Katrina. We recently came back to finish College. We are wanting to stay in the Metairie area. We are looking to buy a house. Any Information about any loans that may help us would be great. I heard through the grape vine that there were financial assistance for young adults trying to start on there own after the hurricane. Does anybody have any Information about this I would greatly appreciate it. If not then I have no choice but to leave this wonderful state and move in with family in texas. PLEASE HELP before its too late. I dont know where to begin to look! Thank you
No contact information provided. Post responses here Bridgem84
Sep 30, 2006 - Single mother of four needs rent deposit
Single mother of four Hurricane Katrina Victim is in desperate need of assistance to pay $625.00 deposit on a house. Please, we are to be put out of the temp. housing we are in on the 24th of Oct. 2006 and we can't afford the deposit and first months rent. Please someone have a heart. You can e-mail me at Slevinoloco2@aol.com or give me a call at (706) 986 - 9351. It would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by Mandapoo and edited by jwalling 20:25, 1 Oct 2006 (CEST)
Sep 26, 2006 - N.O. family needs relocation assistance to N.Y.
New Orleans Family in need of relocation assistance to New York ( Brooklyn, Queens NYC )... We moved to New Orleans in 2003 from NYC. My husband had a recording studio on the corner of 4th Street and Ave B for 20 years...We lost all of that and our home ( lower 9th ) during Hurricane Katrina. We had to return to New Orleans in June 2006 for a variety of reasons. We really just want to get back to NY. If anyone can assist in a rental etc we would much appreciate it! We are a family of three plus 3 chihuahuas!!
paulinejerry@hotmail.com
Sep 25, 2006 - MS family needs help rebuilding home
Hi, we are a family of five in Picayune, MS and are in need of help in rebuilding our home. We had to completely gut our home because my daughter is asthmatic and highly allergic to mold and mildew which we have. Our insurance policy has a mold exclusion so neither FEMA or our insurance has provided financial assistance. My husband recently had back surgery so he is limited in what he can do. Any offers or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Email me at (tiphaniw2005@yahoo.com). Thanks so much.
Posted by User:Tiphani & edited by jwalling 20:15, 25 Sep 2006 (CEST)
Sep 24, 2006 - Family near Phoenix needs rent assistance
A family of two desperately needs assistance in the Phoenix AZ area for housing deposit or rent. I've tried day labor. Even tried to call shelter, no opening. Can't really work enough to save for deposit and have a place to stay every day. My wife (legally married) is pregnant(have proof) serious people needing help. We'll pay back with interest. Please call me at 480-274-4912 or message at 623-261-5234. Email me at mailto:chief9625@msn.com. God bless a child that has its own. And I've been trying very hard to support my family but can't seem to make it. Please help.
I know if I receive the help that I'm looking for I will build security around me and my family so that this will never happen again. Love life. Thanks for your time.
Posted by User:Kionta & edited by --jwalling 22:41, 24 Sep 2006 (CEST)
Sep 20, 2006 - New Orleans family needs help restoring home
Good afternoon, I will get quickly to the point of my being here, I have received very little help from people and agencies but I need it. My husband and I have continued to take care of our family but its getting hard. Three daugthers in college who have not missed a semester since Katrina, paying over a thousand dollars a month in rent not to mention utilities and I have no job anymore. We are trying to get our home in New Orleans finished enough to get home. Money is nice but if anyone with a skill could help us repair our home it would be better. Everything has to be replaced from ceiling to floor. My husband does work that is how we have been putting and keeping our lives in order. Thank you because we know someone out there is going to help.
Chris
Posted by User:Christy072653 and edited by --jwalling 20:00, 21 Sep 2006 (CEST)
Sep 18, 2006 - Mother needs help to relocate from Baton Rouge to Cartervill GA
Hello,
My name is Jenny. I live in Baton Rouge. Things here have gotten really bad. It's just me and my 6yr old son. I fear for mine and his life. I have a daughter that lives in Cartervill GA and would like to relocate there but I am on disabliy and can't affort it. Is there any help for me out from any where?
Posted by Batonrouge and edited by --jwalling 21:13, 18 Sep 2006 (CEST)
Sep 15, 2006 - Family needs rent assistance in Alrington, TX
Hi, my name is Tomika. I have 3 small boys a 1 month old and 4 and 6 year old. We need help with rent 850.00 a month in Arlington TX. If there is any one who can help, please help ...
Posted by User_talk:Gtomika1 & edited by --jwalling 23:36, 15 Sep 2006 (CEST) :Tomika did not leave any contact info. You can leave a message on her talk page.
Sep 14, 2006 - Biloxi Family Needs Crib
Hi my name is Lindsay and I was living in Ocean Spings when the storm hit. We lost everything, including my 4 year old sons crib and nursery furniture. I found out 3 days after losing everything that after trying for a year I was finally pregnant. The only thing I felt I couldn't re-place was my son's crib, because I wanted to pass it on to him for his children. My baby is 4 months old now and too big for his bassinet but I cannot afford to buy him one. If there is anyone out there that can help me buy a new one or give me an old one please contact me. My e-mail address is lindsayrobert@cableone.net . It would mean the world to me to be able to pass something on to them. God bless you all.
Posted by User:Lindsayroberts & edited by --jwalling 23:27, 15 Sep 2006 (CEST)
Sep 13, 2006 - Katrina survivor in MS selling items on eBay
Hello everyone, my name is Chanda LaVigne age 30. ... This is my first time back online and I will go back to my old job of selling on ebay which I love to do. You could really help if you could bid on some of our items. Ebay id is chanda5050. I can be reached at lavignechanda@yahoo.com which is also my Pay Pal payment address. Phone (601)916-2171
... see more details here
Posted by Chanda5050 & edited by --jwalling 21:00, 13 Sep 2006 (CEST)
Sep 12, 2006 - Family of 5 needs rent money
Family of 5 need help with rent money 850.00 a month 2 toddlers and 1 newborn baby boy, father is disabled. Now in Arlington,TX 76017.
E-mail: gtomika00@aol.com
Please help. Need help for the month of October rent.
Posted by User:Gtomika1 & edited by --jwalling 20:31, 13 Sep 2006 (CEST)
Sep 2, 2006 - Evacuee in Virginia needs help getting apartment
Need Help getting an apartment in Virginia, FEMA said they couldn't help.
Posted by User:Wmccl42 & edited by --jwalling 02:25, 3 Sep 2006 (CEST)
Sep 2, 2006 - Evacuee in Houston needs college assistance
Hi. My name is Amber Willis and I am a single parent and a junior in college where I currently attend Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. I was displaced by Hurricane Katrina from New Orleans, Louisiana where I was attending college at the University of New Orleans. I have recently been hit with out-of-state fees which I cannot afford and going back to my old college is not an option because I would not have anywhere to live in New Orleans. It is also hard to continue transferring schools without losing credits. If I could get some financial help for college that would be a huge relief. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Posted by User:Arwillis02 & edited by --jwalling 02:21, 3 Sep 2006 (CEST)
Sep 01, 2006 - Prayers for recovery
Hello,
I started this request asking for financial assistance to help me return to New Orleans but my heart became full with thoughts of people less fortunate than myself. My job is calling me back. I don't have a place to live and my funds are limited. There is not very much assistance for people like me. I have a job, I didn't lose much because I lived in an upstairs rental. I refused to lie and said I lost anything to receive something. It's funny, I had been pre-approved for a mortgage loan and was looking for a home when the hurricane hit. Instead of money, I'm asking for prayer for people like me. Though we have jobs we had to maintain our lives in the places we found temporary shelter. We now must return to our churches and our jobs. Some people have moved on and decided to remain where they are. But God still has a plan for the salvation of New Orleans. Pray for me to find a home. Pray for me to stay on the battlefield. And most of all continue giving to those who truly need it. There are people who need your assistance more than me. With your prayers I know God will continue take care of people like me who knows the salvation of souls are more important than a cry for financial assistance. Thanks!!!
dediangel@yahoo.com
Aug 31, 2006 - Family in Picayune MS needs assistance
Hello,
My name is Ronal McKee Jr. I am a native of New Orleans. I reside in Picayune MS. I have three kids (Antrinette 13, Aaliyah 8, and Justin 6. We've been having hard times hurricane Katrina. The majority of our furniture was damaged, but through the kindness of people and Church, we were able to get donated furniture. We had to move away out of our damaged apartment into a house that we really couldn't afford. I went from having a good job before Katrina to a job that I thought was good until my work hours were reduced to 20-25hrs per week. I am also a diabetic. The cost of medicines, medical bills, and raising three kids has become very difficult. I never thought that I would ask anyone for help, but now I have to swallow my pride. I really can't ask my family or friends because they too are going through bad times. Any financial help or information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
- Ronald H. McKee Jr.
- 315 Rosa St.
- Picayune,Ms.39466
- 601-699-0493
Posted by User:Houston & edited by --jwalling 20:53, 31 Aug 2006 (CEST)
Aug 29, 2006 - Elderly woman in GA needs help relocating to LA
Elderly woman in need of help trying to relocate back to Louisiana, and needs transportation and housing assistance. Living with daughter in law for the time being in Georgia.
- Gertrude Brown
- mailto:andrebrown362@aol.com
- Zip code 31201
Posted by User:The brown family & edited by --jwalling 18:33, 30 Aug 2006 (CEST)
Aug 29, 2006 - Family in Macon GA needs clothes, job, finance and vehicle repair
New Orleans family just moved to Macon,GA. In need of children's clothing, job assistance, financial help and help repairing our vehicle.
Thank You,
- Ericka Brown
- mailto:roundbrown43@yahoo.com
- Zip code 31201
- No phone
Posted by User:The brown family & edited by --jwalling 18:33, 30 Aug 2006 (CEST)
Aug 29, 2006 - Elderly person needs help finding apartment in Dallas, TX
I am writing this request on behalf of my elderly uncle. He was displaced due to Hurricane Katrina. He had previously been living with another family member until they recently found housing in another state. So he has been placed with me. I would not mind having him here except I am expecting a new child soon and the bedroom space is not going to permit. He would like to get his own apartment. I have been searching here in the Dallas area-but most of the subsidized/low income housing apartments have a long waiting list-most 1-3 years. I would appreciate if anyone can help in any way or know of a place that will accept him.
- Thank you,
- Tracy Henry-Smith
- 214-387-4652
Posted by User:Traby & edited by --jwalling 18:12, 30 Aug 2006 (CEST)
Aug 28, 2006 - Mother of two needs home/car/computer repairs, office job, and $ for bills
Hi Everyone..
I have seen the way this board has helped so many over the past year. But now it's my turn to post a request!
There are so many things going on here.. Ok.. I am single Mother of 2 kids, she's 14.. he's 12!
We are currently being forced out of our FEMA trailer and back into our damaged home.. because FEMA decided that other people need it more than us.. so they are taking it away from us here in the next few days! Even though we don't have any heat.. and the a/c doesn't work so well.. (damage to the duct-work underneath..) and there are electrical problems.. lights flicker and I'm constantly flipping the breaker for the lights at the whole one end of my house when they go out..and light bulbs have literally EXPLODED throughout the house!! (UGH)
The wall in the back of the shower apparently got water after the hurricane - before we were able to have the roof replaced.. The back wall of the shower is basically crumbling now!! (Really disgusting)
A lot of the carpet throughout the house is ruined from water getting in around the doors and windows.. but FEMA didn't even list that on their damage report!!
I was told the whole place needs to be re-leveled.. doors don't close right anymore! I dunno!
So.. that's basically what's going on with my house..
You know the saying "When it rains - It pours?" Well, I think they made that saying up just for me.. lol
On top of all the FEMA stuff.. and the house.. I have recently lost my job.. getting wayyy behind on everything.. I went to the WIN Job Center as well as everywhere else..
I'm at risk of getting everything shut off.. and a few payments behind on my land.. they are going to repossess soon if I can't get it caught up..
I took the first job that I could get, but i'm serving hot food at a Bar and Grill OUTSIDE.. in this 103 degree heat and business is really really slow.. (NO FUN).. {so not much money and a real pain to boot}.. AND they are going to be closing it in about a month or so.. so I will be out of a job AGAIN!!
I have still been looking for something else because i just can't physically do this for long.. (I have Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis) I know.. can it get ANY WORSE?? lol
Well.. yea.. it gets worse.. car broke down.. got it fixed.. and had it back a whole 2 days before it broke down again! Tag is expired and I had to let the Insurance run out.. not that it matters since it's not running!!! ugh
I started back to school for Biotechnology in January.. but I was taking all of my classes online.. for convenience reasons.. I finished up my Summer semester and now I just had to quit for a while.. because lightning struck - and fried my computer.. and my dvd player.. lol.. can you believe it????
And NOW.. I have the added stress of my Dad.. He found out he had lung cancer (for the 2nd time) and just had surgery right before Katrina to have MORE of his lung removed.. Still had his staples when we evacuated for Katrina.. Anyways.. they said they were pretty sure they got it all.. and tested his lymph nodes - they were all clear!! So.. they put him on Chemo just to be safe.. all his hair fell out.. it was really sad!! And he hasn't been able to get off of the oxygen since.. even though the doctor said he should be able to! ??
Soooo.. we thought he was gonna be ok.. but I called him a couple days ago.. and he was being admitted into St Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.. They think he has Pneumonia (which could be deadly with him having just a little over 1 lung).. and they did a PET scan.. said they see some spots in his chest and abdomen... I am SOOOO scared.. they are doing more tests this week!! But it's just killing me waiting!! And I can't even get there with NO CAR!! UGH
He's been a real trooper though.. made it this far!
Sooo.. believe it or not.. I'm REALLY not big on complaining.. or telling everyone my problems.. but it did kinda feel good to get all of that out and off of my chest.. I'm sure you didn't wanna hear all of that.. probably a little hard to believe all this mess can happen to lil ole me all at once.. lol.. but this seems to be my life lately!
I am really starting to think I have my own personal black cloud that just follows me everywhere!!!! =(
And all of this has been especially hard on the kids.. it just seems they haven't been able to have a bit of fun.. they see me going through all of this.. and stay pretty stressed out with me.. we are a really really close family!!! So.. I think that's probably been the worst part about all of this for me.. Having to put them through this!! Britt just had her b-day in may.. and austin's was the 15th of this month.. and they see what i'm going through.. so they didn't even mind not having a big party - or the gifts they really wanted!! They didn't even complain!! They sure are great kiddos!!
Anyways.. If anyone has any tips for me.. I'd GREATLY appreciate it!!
I could use one or more of the following: lol
heat and a/c work.. electrician.. shower.. an office job - making enough money to support my kids.. =) $$ help or if someone knows of a program that will help with bills or utilities.. auto mechanic.. computer repair.. and some darn CALGON!!!!!!!!!!!! haha
Thanks in advance...
Anna & Family 12800 Sugargate Drive Vancleave, MS 39565 (228) 229-9444 mailto:Annahatch228@aol.com
Posted by Mommi & edited by --jwalling 18:55, 29 Aug 2006 (CEST)
Aug 26, 2006 - Katrina victim wants funds to become a Nurse
Help For a Katrina victim who wants to become a nurse. My name is Gisela , and I am actually residing in Roxbury, MA. I am a nursing assistant who wants to become a Registered Nurse. I would like to attend college and dedicate myself to the study of such important career, but for this purpose I need to count with enough funds to support me during that time. Any information regarding educational funds for Katrina victims will be appreciated. Thank you My email is mailto:gracebella1@yahoo.com
Crossposted from User:Desplazada1 by --jwalling 02:33, 28 Aug 2006 (CEST)
Aug 26, 2006 - Mother of three needs replacement for stolen car
This request is not for me. I work with a mother of three kids who was displaced by hurricane Rita. Everything that could go wrong has. After trying to make ends meet, having one child with a learning disbility and one child with a potentially fatal disease and then having to relocate and start all over again would be enough to break anyone's spirit. She has perserverd, the kids are starting to make friends, join in sports activities and enjoy their childhood when her car was stolen at the grocery store. She had to use part of her rent money for a rental car and she needs transportation for kids and will only be able to keep the rental for a week. What other options are available? I don't know where she should turn for assistance. I will help her out for her rent but what about another vehicle if the insurance does not cover it? I am just looking for a way to help her out because I just don't know. Any suggestions? Please email me with any suggestions. Thank you.
Posted by Rcalhoun (Email address not provided.)
edited by --jwalling 02:26, 28 Aug 2006 (CEST)
Aug 23, 2006 - Alert: Check scam from Poland
SCAM ALERT SCAM ALERT SCAM ALERT SCAM ALERT
There is a "person" posing as a REVERAND from Poland offering financial help to Katrina victims. He uses the Lord to suck you in and then tells you that as soon as he gets the donations, he will be sending the donations to you to "share". You will then get 4 official looking American Express checks in the mail all 4 of them made out for $500.00 each. (You will get them almost immediately even though he claims to be in Poland) Each of them he will have put your name on them. You will then get an email from him telling you that he wants you to take $1000.00 of that money and send it to someone in Poland who is having some sort of surgery done and needs the money. REMEMBER: HE'S IN POLAND. When I questioned why he would send all 4 checks to me made out in MY name if he wanted someone in the area where he's from to get the money. Why not just send me $1000.00 and the other person $1000.00? He skimmed over it DEMANDING that I send the money IMMEDIATELY. The only thing that I did IMMEDIATELY was go to the St Bernard Sheriff's Office where I found out that the checks were no good. Apparently they were stolen or something. So, what WOULD have happened is that I would have deposited the 4 checks into MY checking account and written out a check for $1000.00 to this so called "person in need" and spent all kinds of money sending it to Poland and then when the checks didn't clear the bank, I would have been liable. And that money would have come out of my account, BUT the jerk in Poland would be $1000.00 richer. BEWARE
- Karen J Lewis
- LarrysNanny@yahoo.com
Aug 21, 2006 - Gulfport, MS - Need help demolishing house
Hi. My family lost everything we had during Hurricane Katrina. I need someone that can help demolish a home. My husband is currently stationed in Iraq and my son and I can not do this by ourselves. The City of Gulfport was suppose to tear it down but for some reason they said my home was not destroyed enough. If you or someone you know can/ will help, please contact me at mailto:mgrell0911@hotmail.com. THANKS!!!!
Michelle
Posted by User:Ryansmom. Edit by --jwalling 22:50, 21 Aug 2006 (CEST)
Aug 17, 2006 - Evacuee family needs furniture and finanacial assistance in Alabama
HELLO, My name is Frank/Nideya or should I say Mr. Lost Everything ...Me and my family are in desperate need of furniture and financial assistance. We're from New Orleans but we reside in Alabama for the time being ..I'm unemployed after working on the same job for 8 years straight before the hurricane ..We lost every thing including personal memories... My mom is a 62 year old stroke victim so I'm her caretaker ..Everything is not all bad tho at least God spared our life and we're thankful of that ..It's just we're still struggling ..If anybody can help us it would be greatly appriciated ..Contact me at mailto:lil_bree_Bree15@yahoo.com@yahoo.com ...God bless all the victims and also all the volunteers...
- Updated by User:Nideya October 26, 2006
- Posted by User:Heartbroken frank Edited by --jwalling 20:23, 18 Aug 2006 (CEST)
Aug 8, 2006 - Small business owner needs donations to survive
My name is Kim. I started a pressure washing business back in 2003 with no capital nothing but credit cards. Business was very slow up until this year. Ive been awarded several contracts but in the mean time I have fallen behind in my credit cards over $40,000. I am in despirate need of help. If there is anyone out there that is willing to help me stay afloat I would so much appreciate it and love you for it. Any donation will be greatly appreciated even if its just 50 cents. I am a very honest person and I have exhausted every lead that I have. I really didn't want to do this but I have no choice. I have worked so hard to get this far and just don't know what to do. Please help me if you can. You can email me at mailto:eddie-l@excite.com
Posted by MICHELLE123 and revised by --jwalling 19:35, 9 Aug 2006 (CEST)
Aug 8, 2006 - Michelle Blethen: We are in desperate need of inside doors and base molding
My name is Michelle. My husband and I live in Gulfport Ms. Like so many, we too lost everything that we owned to Katrina. We received very little help from FEMA. We were denied an SBA loan, and have exhausted every resource available to us. Contrary to popular belief, the government is doing very little to help. FEMA will begin to collect the trailers that so many of us call home. Now we are in desperate need of donated interior doors and base molding. A church showed up and took measurements for the door four months ago. I have tryed to reach them but they are no longer here. We are trying so hard. We had a little girl 18 days before the storm and now we are using everything we have to finish our house before FEMA takes our temporary home. Any donation of interior doors would be greatly appreciated. My email address is mailto:Bowtigirlm@aol.com
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS
Mailing Address
- Michelle Blethen
- 493 Oak Lane
- Gulfport MS, 39507
Posted by Caprice and revised by --jwalling 19:38, 9 Aug 2006 (CEST)
Jul 26, 2006 - Crystal Favre: We are in desperate need of building materials
Hello, my name is Crystal. My husband and I live in Waveland Ms. Like so many, we too lost everything that we owned to Katrina. We received very little help from FEMA, were denied an SBA loan, and have exhausted every resource available to us. Contrary to popular belief, the government is doing very little to help. In fact, in Feb. of 07, FEMA will begin to collect the trailers that so many of us call home. We are frightened to think about what will happen to us then. Without help, I am sure that our home will not be livable by then. We are proud people and do not like to ask for help, but at this point, we have very little choice. My husband is rebuilding our home with his bare hands, but now we are in desperate need of donated building material such as sheetrock, wiring, plumbing, cabinets, interior doors, etc. Any donation of new building materials would be greatly appreciated. I can be contacted through email. My email address is mailto:Imgizzmosmom@aim.com
Posted by Gizzie. Reposted by --jwalling 19:53, 9 Aug 2006 (CEST)
Jul 22, 2006 - Mother and 11 month old son need help with housing!
Hello my name is Kassidy and my son is Kollin. I've managed to relocate and find a fulltime job in San Francisco, Ca. We've been living in a residential hotel far to long now. Its very expensive. We don't have a fridge nor a stove much less a microwave. Meals are costly since we can't cook. My son has come down with a bad kidney infection and is receiving treatment. Working and raising my boy has taken a toll on me. We need help coming up with first, last months rent, and deposit to move into a stable apartment. We would love help with the purchase of a bed and a microwave. Please let us know what we can do to better our situation. I do work fulltime. I'm not sitting at home feeling helpless. We are doing something with our lives. We just need a little help to speed up and ease the process. Thank you, God bless! mailto:lilkollin@yahoo.com
Jul 15, 2006 - Mother and son need clothes and shoes in Tennessee
My name is Linda and I could use help. I need help for my son and me. I need size 6 pampers and also 3t pull ups. My son needs size 3 toddler jeans and size 3 tee shirts. My son need 8&1/2 sneakers. The father left us for another woman during hurricane Katrina. He does not pay his child support which makes it hard on our son. My son's birthday is August 11th 2006, he will turn 3 yrs. Davey wants a big truck to ride in for his birthday. The kind you see at Walmart.
I need women's clothing in size 18 pants and ex large shirts and sweaters. I need size 8 and 1/2 shoes also...
Boys clothes is 3 tee and 3 pants...
I know God will send an angel to help us.... God bless you to all that helps
Linda Glaser 405 Hillcourt Circle Huntingdon, Tenn 38344 731-986-7917
Jul 13, 2006 - Family of 5 needs help in Gautier, MS
Family needs help!!! My name is Heather Taylor and I have 9 and 11 year old girls, and one 6 year old boy. We were flooded during Katrina, but not in a flood zone and without flood insurance. Therefore, the insurance only covered the basics. My husband works full time and we have taken alot of extra money just to make our house in livable condition, since the insurance didn't cover any of the flood damage, which was significant. We are in need of some appliances, mainly refrigerator, stove, and washer. In addition, which is a major stress factor of mine, we are two months behind on our mortgage and most of our utilities. We have applied for the homeowner's grant program, but it could take up to 90 days before any of that is finalized, and I don't want to lose my home as a result. I am asking for donations of any kind. My children will be starting school next month and I will need uniforms for them as well. If you know of any charaties that might be able to help, you can email me at mailto:htaylo1@aol.com or my address is
Heather Taylor 1604 Riverside Drive Gautier, MS 39553
Thanks so much!!!
Reposted for User_talk:Htaylo1 by User:Jwalling
Jul 12, 2006 - Need help relocating from Houston to New Orleans
Katrina survivor in desperate help. Since the storm I have a son who has been shot in the head since we evacuated to Houston. We need help relocating back to New Orleans. We have exhausted all our funds and we can't find work. We can find work if we go back to New Orleans. We have jobs waiting for us. We just don't have any funds. We also need help finding a place to stay. All we need is help getting a deposit on an apartment. We need a two bedroom apartment so my son can have his own room. If there is anyone who can help us please contact me at mailto:sundy_brown@yahoo.com. Thank you.
Reposted for User:Sugar by User:Jwalling
Jul 12, 2006 - Single mom needs help
I am a single disabled mom. Need any assistance I can get. I live now in Scott. I have a 8yr old boy. We lived in Lake Charles Louisiana for hurricane Rita. We lost everything.
Thank you mailto:Shilohbev@aol.com
Reposted for User:Shilohbev@aol.com by User:Jwalling
Jul 7, 2006 - Mom needs help restoring house in Lake Charles
Mom needs help!!!! My name is Tonya. My mother is a 62 yr old single woman that takes care of her 3yr old grandson. She lives in Lake Charles LA - 615 S. 1st Ave, but is living with her brother for now at 2231 18th St Lake Charles LA 70601. We, her family, have done all we can to fix her house. It looks very good on the outside but the inside still needs work. The walls need to be hung. The floors need to be put in and some plumbing and electrical work needs to be done. She is also in poor health. She had surgery for pad about 1 year ago and we didn't know if they would be able to save her leg. I live in California - 14449 Begonia Rd #232 Victorville CA 92392. I spoke to her today to see how her doctor's appointment went. She said that her leg is swollen twice the size of her other one and they didn't know if she would be able to keep it. Her grandson, my nephew, is the one that keeps her going but she doesn't have the health right now to take care of him. I am going to try and drive out to pick him up and take him back with me. I to have health problems and financial. I have MS but I'm doing well. I'm not in a wheel chair yet and I get around pretty good. The pain is just bad. But I'm about family and will do whatever it takes within my power to help. If anyone can help her finish the work on her house she will greatly appriciate it. She is ready to get out of her brother and sister in-laws' house. We all know how living with the in-laws can be. It's not a good situation. Thanks for listening. Mother Leatrice St. Andrew 337-912-5210. Me Tonya 760-951-8400 cell 760-792-1043.
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