Help for Low-Income Families | Help My Family, Please
Close to two hundred families posted requests for Christmas help on NanaFinds.com during the past three 
months. Out of those two hundred, five families found their “angel.” Because of that small success, I’m opening this post up for families who are looking for an “angel” or a group of “angels” to help them in some capacity during 2011.
Request Help for Your Family
I want to make this clear for all who read this, there is no guarantee that an angel will respond but there is the possibility. By submitting a “comment” below, you give NanaFinds.com permission to publish your information of your own free will and you accept full responsibility for the outcome. You must be at least 18 years old.
Request for Help Guidelines
Here are the guidelines for families in need who choose to submit their request for help:
- Submit a request (200 words or less) for help only if you can verify your circumstances with appropriate references. (Never give your social security number.)
- Include your first name and last initial.
- Include your county (not your town) and state.
- Do not give your phone number within your request for help.
- Do not give your email within your request for help. (I will see your email, but no one else will. I will contact you if you get a response.)
- Include a brief (50 words or less), truthful statement describing your plan on how you will make things better for your family in 2011.
Guidelines for Angels
To the “angels” who may wish to help a family in need, leave a “comment” below. Your comment will come to me in my email and will not appear publicly. I will contact you before contacting the family you are interested in helping.
- Include your first name and last initial.
- Include your county and state.
- Your email will be seen by me only.
- Include which family you wish to learn more about and interested in helping.
- Include a brief description on how you may be able to offer assistance.
- You accept full responsibility for the outcome of your offer to help.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
Please Have Patience
Also, I review each “comment” personally. I will post the appropriate ones that follow the guidelines and include the information as listed above as soon as I am able. I teach full time and often have homework. Please have patience if you don’t see your post immediately. Remember, this is through the Internet…be safe in all you do.
May you all have a better year in 2011…
Nana
If you are looking for a job, try submitting your information on my post: Help for Low Income Families | Job Search Help
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TEXAS – Fort Worth area: Hi my name is Jennifer Nash and I have 3 children, ages 16, 13, and 11. We are homeless and living in a hotel temporarly. We are in need of much and have tried to ask for help through different resources but was not lucky. I don’t know what tomorrow holds, but I know things will work out for our good. Thank you and be blessed.
I’m from Dallas, Tx. I am asking for an angel out there that can help me and my 2 boys for Christmas.They are 13 and 15 yrs. old. I just recently lost my job and have had no luck finding a new one. I applied for food stamps and am waiting on the approval for it. My kids like Gamestop, Half-Price Books, Wal-Mart, Super Target, Toy r us. Any kind of help would be very much appreciated. I have tried local churches and charities and have been turned away.
I’m praying for any Angels in Bexar County Texas!!
My name is Ginger N. I recently posted a request for help. I just wanted to add a little more info that I forgot to post (12/8/11).
I have been calling every organization there is for help, but have had no luck.
Majority of the “toys for tots” programs & such will only offer gifts or help of any kind to families with children under 12 years old (mine are 14, 16 & 21).
I just wanted to leave a little info about my kids:
My children are in much need of clothing (jeans, shirts, longer tank tops for layering, jackets, etc. & must adhere to school dress codes…I will be more than happy to elaborate, if anyone would like).
Everyone needs blankets also.
The kids are definitely in the electronic age!
My youngest daughter (14) is very artistic, funny & bright. She has been wanting a “Nook” (similar to the ipad, but much cheaper), an ipod,& loves movies. She loves to draw. She loves to read (loves the “Warriors” series & is behind on several books & mangas). She has been wanting a jewelry making set (wire/beads/stones, etc) for quite some time. There is so many things that she would love. She is in much need of clothes (jeans, tank tops, shirts, jacket, pj’s, etc).
My son (16) is an xbox 360 fan, loves rock music (metallica is a fave), & has recently began learning to play guitar (electric). He is very thankful & respectful. He would love anything to do with xbox 360 (games), an ipod, rock t-shirts, jeans, a jacket (saw one at Zumiez that he absolutely loves!).
My oldest daughter (21) is a full-time, work study student (40/hrs week). She is in need of clothing for school (dress code). She would absolutely love a lap-top-even a smaller one or even a refurbished one (hers broke about 8 mths ago & we’ve been unable to replace it). She has been trying for a long time to find a job (to help our family-to repair our vehicle, to help get her siblings gifts & just every day things that they need), but hasn’t had any luck due to her school schedule. She is a great kid & would love almost anything! She is also in need of a new purse (she is borrowing one from a friend).
Having our vehicle fixed would be the greatest gift – it would help so much! My disabilities cause so much pain (having to walk/carry bags), my oldest daughter has apx 60 lbs of school supplies that she has to lug on the bus daily.
I would be happy to elaborate more, if anyone would like. Please, there must be angels in Texas!
God bless! Merry Christmas!
Hi & Merry Christmas to all.
Please, we need help!
My name is Ginger. I am a single, disabled mom of 3. I am only receiving SSI & a small amount of state assistance. I have 3 wonderful children. I have 2 girls (21 & 14) & 1 boy (16). I don’t receive child support, I’ve been trying to get a child support order established for 2 yrs now (they’re dad has been difficult to locate). I try to donate plasma twice a week to have a little extra cash (when I don’t end up getting sick from donating too frequently).
I am constantly falling behind on utility bills, don’t have much money for food (when my benefits are used up). I struggle monthly to get by as it is & it breaks my heart that I haven’t been able to even get a Christmas tree, much less any gifts or things that they need (all items of clothing).
I know my children are teens, but I desperately need help getting them gifts for Christmas. My kids are such a blessing & they deserve so much more than what I can give them.
My oldest daughter is a full-time (work study) student (40 hrs/wk). both her & my son have both been diligently trying to find a job, but they’ve been unsuccessful.
Recently, our vehicle (it was given to me about 6 mths ago-the owner is in jail & there is no title) broke down & I’ve been unable to fix it. My son has been a blessing & has been assisting me with repairs as much as possible. It’s just been one thing after another & now its too difficult & costly for us to repair.
So on top of it all, we have to mostly walk or take the bus everywhere. I have many physical problems that cause me to be disabled & unable to work (neck/back, etc) which leave me in constant pain, so having to walk & carry bags is quite difficult for me.
Please, if anyone in the Bexar county area of Texas could please, please help us? It would be such a huge blessing to see my children smile & be happy on Christmas! In addition, if anyone could please assist us with our need for a vehicle or help repair this one, that would be a dream come true!
Thank you to everyone, God bless & Merry Christmas!
Ginger
MASSACHUSETTS – Boston area: Hi, my name is Khrystal and I am the single parent of a beautiful 4 year old boy. I currently work at a University as an assistant, but the pay is extrodinarily low. After daycare ($1,000/mo) is ripped from my pay check, I am left with $251/week. My rent alone (for a one bedroom that my son and I share) cost $1000/mo. I continue to keep my job because of the market and because I am able to go to college for free as an employee (at nights). It is the sacrifice I make now for a better future for my son. I recenlty received my monthly eviction notice and am still behind $200 on rent and have not even begun to save for December’s rent (due today). I am considered the working poor and was denied by DTA (Welfare) being told that I could receive services if I added to my family size (What? They are suggesting I have another child that I can’t afford; no wonder this country is falling apart). My LICSW from my divorce calls me “supermom” and told me that I would do better if I did not work, but I have too much pride to lay down and die. I often cannot go to food pantries (as I have no car and most pantries have p/u during the work week). I cannot get other state assistance because they use DTA as a benchmark for accepting into other assistance programs (WIC; Fuel Assistance, Toys for Tots). I often go hungry saving what little food I have for my son. We do not have the common necessaties (heat/food) or taken-for-granted luxuries (no TV or internet/toys for Christmas/tree). The problem is that society tells children that if they are “naughty” that they will not get toys from Santa. Knowing that I can’t even afford a tree or to keep the roof over our head and now my son is going to believe that he is “naughty” when he is in deed a wonderful child. It just breaks my heart. Any help with bring Christmas into our home is welcome and would be greatly appreciated. You would be making a difference in a young boys life. God bless!
Here is Khrystal’s son’s wish list:
I have contacted local churches and Salvation Army and have received no response. Any of the items below either new or used are acceptable. I just want to have something to give to him, as he so much deserves it. My son has asked Santa for the following:
Fisher-Price GeoTrax Fire Station
Fisher-Price GeoTrax Quarry
Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends Take-n-Play Set – Rumbling Gold Mine Run
LeapFrog TAG Reading System – Green
LeapFrog TAG Junior Activity Storybook – Thomas & Friends: Best Friends
Soccer Ball (kids size)
Tennis Racket (kids size)
Many, many thanks,
MICHIGAN: Hi, my name is Virginia. I’m in wexford county michigan. I have 3 teenage daughters. This has been a very rough year for our family. We lost our home due to my partner’s lay off. We ended up having to relocate 200 miles farther than we expected as there was a job offer. Lisa has been working for two months and we’re still trying to catch up. I have heart problems, I just got out of the hospital yesterday. I would love to give my girls a small Christmas, they have been troops through everything.
We’re hoping by being diligent and working hard that we will be able to get back on our feet throughout this next year. We’re hoping we can pay it forward next year to another family who has hit a rough patch. Thanks for reading. V
Dear friend:
ALABAMA: My name is April. I live in a extremely rural area in the deep South. Winston Co.Alabama to be exact. My county is one of the poorest in the state. My circumstances are rather dire this year due to our families inability to find work. My days and nights are filled with anxiety on how my husband and I will provide gifts for our daughters this holiday. We are both unemployed as of present and are actively seeking work but when you live in such a very rural area as we do, it’s hard to find anything. Actually, we have applied at over 8 different employers, yet the calls still aren’t coming. We are 2 hard working individuals we believe that one has to earn their way which is why it embarrasses me to ask for help. We have 2 daughters. One is 5 and in kindergarten and the other is 4 and stays home with me. I worry so much how we will be able to give them a proper Christmas. My husband and I have always worked and have never experienced such hard times or been unable to provide for our children. Every day that brings us closer to Christmas day is another day full of trouble and anxiety for me. We’ve had no money to even begin anykind of shopping. Every single penny we get goes for the stack of bills that are behind and near their cut-off date. All I want is some nice things for my babies this year. I thank you for your time reading my post and hope you have a safe and merry Christmas season. God Bless.
MASSACHUSETTS – Boston area: Hello my name Is Erica I Live In Lynn MA . I Am a pround mother to a amazing 5 year old little girl. I Was homeless for a while luckly i have just got a housing that only lasts for a year. I am trying to find work right now i recive welfair. My anxity makes it hard for me to be out in public for large amounts of time. I am a great mother and i do try so hard. The holidays are hard because i usually do good but this year i am stuggleing hard and i hate it i dont even have a tree i guess it just gets depressing you know my daughter deserves so much more she is a bright 5 year old little girl she loves to learn she is now starting to read she asked santa for learning toys & princess stuff she is not a normal 5 year olds size my daughter wears size 8 clothing from 8-10 cause she can grown into them kids grow quick she is a size 12 shoe/boot.. if anyone could help me this season i would appreciate it being a single mother isnt easy when it really is just you & your child with no other family. thanks for your time and even if i dont recieve help i wish everyone a happy holiday season signed a single mother praying for her prayers to be answered for her little girl thanks for taking time to read my story..
INDIANA: hi, my name is crystal, i have 5 of the sweetest, loving, but can be rotten boys!! i have been lookin for a job, but nothing yet. i have no transportation, i am trying everything i can to put food, clothes, and shelter (wit help of mother)for them. we really struggle they are a very big help to me also they try their best to not want cuz they know i cant afford things and it makes me feel wothless to them cuz i cant getthem a couple things they want to make them so happy and smile so big. my mom only has widow pay to help support us and the rent water her life insurance, and food takes her check pleas if anyone can help my 5 boys for xmas they are 7,8,9,10,11years old my dad died 4 days after christams 2005 year after youngest born and its a very hard xmas without him pleazz help my children have a great christmas this year
hi there angel. My name is Ricardo L. i am seeking help for my family in need on these up comeing holidays. I RECENTLY WAS PAROLED FROM FEDERAL PRISON, AND I AM NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED. SO ITS REALLY HARD FOR ME MYSELF , LET ALONE MY SON AND STEPSONS FOR ME TO KEEP THEM HEALTHY FOR THEY NEED MANY THINGS THAT I CANNOT PROVIDE FOR THEM. ONE IS FOOD. WHAT I AM ASKING FOR IS FOR HELP IN GIVEING THEM A DECENT CHRISTMAS. IF YOU ARE OUT THERE READING THIS PLEASE HELP,FOR YOU WILL NOT ONLEY PUT A SMILE ON THEM BUT SHOWING THEM THAT THERE IS VERY GOOD PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO DO CARE.YEA I WISH THAT I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE FOR THEM AND I AM DOING SO NOW , BUT I NEED HELP . THANK YOU SO KINDLEY AND ALWAYS MAY THE GOOD LORD HERE THIS CRY…
SINCERLEY YOURS.
ARIZONA: Hi, my name is Shannon I am in Arizona maricopa co… I have two outstanding kids of my own and this year I have been made the legal guardian of my sisters kids (two of them are special needs)… My husband works minimum wage.. and is hardly making enough to make the bills (I myself have lupus, and can’t work)… these kids have been thru a lot in the last few years.. they deserve a wonderful holiday to help start off the new year the right way… they are (my nieces and nephews) boy. 14… girl 12… girl 10… Mine are boy. 10… girl 9…
If you can help in any way we would be soo greatful … I have been busy contacting the people that I need to, to get the support that is needed for these children. and I am hoping by the middle of january I will be able to have things turning around for the best.. thank you.. and happy holidays..
Here is a gift suggestion list:
lets … see.. clothing… I can get you sizes tomorrow.. I know clothing but shoes I am not sure on… toys… I am going to be doing good to get their stockings filled.. and most of that is done with food stamps and dollar store items…
oldest boy, Thomas.14.. size 29 x 30 pants… like skinny jeans “skater style” he is into music, CD’S… he would like a BMX bike… we live in the rural desert.. a telescope, drum set, warm clothes, a jacket, things like that..
2nd oldest boy, Andrew..9 size 32 x 30 pants, mens M shirts.. I call him my country surfer.. he loves country music, legos, books reads at a high school level, nerf guns, a BMX bike… ect..
oldest girl, Juanita..12.. (special needs) she wears juniors ‘size 5/6, winter clothes, a jacket, she likes barbies, she would like a MP3 player, she keeps asking for a projector night light for her room ..(not sure what that is), she likes play make up and hair styling play sets…
middle girl, Mary..9.. size 9 in JRs…she is a free spirit… winter clothes a jacket, shoes, she likes barbies as well, and purses, make up sets, craft play sets, she. has been asking for craft items.. fashion designer sets and jewlrey making sets…
youngest girl, Anna..8.. she is in a girls size 18 or 16 husky.. she needs warm pj’s, she loves to draw, and sing, loves to create jewlrey and draw outfits that she wants to “make” when she gets older… ect.
I hope this helps.. if you need anything else.. please don’t hesitate to ask.. thank you for all you do … you are making this world a better place… GOD BLESS
ILLINOIS: i am not working this x-mas so i cant afford gift this year my grand kids always expect a little some thing but this year is been hard a life of unsertenties i hope things get better for every one or i dont know what is going to happen to all of us with no jobs.what going on is global all around the world. mu preyer to all happy holidays and a better year god bless us all i hope some reads this and helps a little
ILLINOIS: i am not working this x-mas so i cant afford gift this year my grand kids always expect a little some thing but this year is been hard a life of unsertenties i hope things get better for every one or i dont know what is going to happen to all of us with no jobs.what going on is global all around the world. mu preyer to all happy holidays and a better year god bless us all
KANSAS: Hello, I am a single mother with a serious disease that has prevented me from working since November of last year. Im trying to raise four wonderful children that the deserve a whole lot more. Right now I am applying for disability but still waiting on the long process. Please let me know if you can help in anyway. Our church buys our food every week but has informed me that they cannot afford to provide Christmas. I have surpassed all the deadlines for Salvation Army or Toys for Tots. I you know of any organizations that accept families this late please let me know.
NORTH CAROLINA: Hello..my name is Skie w. i am a 45 yr old mother of 5..I am really struggling this year, my husband is disabled and we only have his income to survive on,, I lost my job in august of this year and way behind on bills…I would love to see my kids wake up to something under the tree this year for christmas..please please can someone hel me with some gifts for my children this year….thank you
ARIZONA: hello ,I am a single mom raising a 22 yr old daughter with special needs and I also have a 7 yr old daughter.My husband left us 8 months ago and is not helping with anything .I now have no income and have been unable to find employment.I am so far behind in rent that I am about to become homeless.I have contacted every agency there is and no one is able to help.I am at my wits end.I do receive foodstamps so I’m not in need of that but I can’t possibly afford to get anything for them for Christmas..I live in Maricopa county, AZ..I hope someone can help me..Have a great holiday season and Bless Everyone .
WASHINGTON: Hi,my name is Wendy and I am in need of help for my 13 year old son this Holiday Season.
Praise God,we are in an apartment,homeless last year,and the help of Section 8.In school for AA in Business, but stopped because of Menopause and a bout of Depression that lasted a year(yes,a LONG time).Am signed up,start school in spring(the soonest could get in). I believe worst is over now.Feeling better. Have been on medication,talking to doctor regularly,seeing dietitian,walking and eating healthier choices.I now feel ready to go back to school in April.Praise God to the highest!
Living on $731 a month this year there’s no money for X-mas gifts for my son,Alex. When in school,extra tuition(after classes/books)is help for the extra bills,X-mas gifts,other things come up during the year. I’m looking forward to time when I have graduated,am employed(God willing with the economy)with a good income, when I can be financially secure, get back to helping others who are in need at Christmas,as it is such a blessing.
Alex is awesome son,helps at camp in the summer,a Counselor in Training,Junior Staff our local Boys/Girls Club,liked by so many.He is very respectful and kind,and an A/B student in the seventh Grade. He has such a great personality,loves to make people laugh and is fun to be with.
Other organizations you know of,or help can give,would be so very appreciated & a huge blessing.
Thank you very much and may Gods Blessings shine down on us all this Holiday Season and always.
Wendy and Alex
FLORIDA: hello my name is shamekia and i have four kids and i am homeless and need help with toys for my kids for christmas. I have three girls and a boy and the ages are for mt girls are 7, 1, and 3 month and my little boy is five.
FLORIDA: I ma the single mom to an amazing 13 yr old son. My son has always worked to earn all “A”s in a strict fundamental gifted program, he is in Honor Society, Boy Scouts,Church Teen group,United Nations Club, All County Orchestra (Viola)..etc. I am 54 yrs old, so I was not a young mom. I worked as a resp. Therapist, but battled Breast Cancer (twice). The chemo & radiation was so toxic that the ramifications of the treatments & surgeries have forced me to live with Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, RA, diabetes, etc. I did receive Child supposrt for years, but when it suddenly ended it was because the grandmother had been paying it all these yrs and she sadly passed away. The father is a deadbeat! I am jut trying to put together a Christmas for my amazing son.He doesn’t ask for much, he would like to go camping on Christmas school break to the Keys with his fellow Boy Scouts, but we cannot afford it. He loves to read so books, or gift cards for books would be awesome too. We are always in need of new sneakers & clothes since my boy seems to grow an inch a month (5’9″ now!). Any help would be so very appreciated. Thank you for keeping us in your prayers…we need more Angels!
GEORGIA: I AM A UNEMPLOYED SINGLE MOM OF 2 BOYS AD THERE SOUL PROVIDER.I’M HAVING A ROUGH TIME DUE TO LOOSING MY JOB DUE TO MEDICAL REASONS.I AM IN DESPRAT NEED OF HELP FOR MY KIDS CHRISTMAS.PLEASE HELP ME TO MAKE SURE MY CHILDREN HAVE A NICE CHRISTMAS I DO NOT NEED ALOT.I RECEIVE FOODSTAMPS FOR THE TIME BEGING THERFORE I WON’T NEED FOOD.HOWEVER MY CHILDREN DO NEED GIFTS PLEASE HELP.I HOPE EVRYONE HAS A BLESSED CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR.
THANK YOU,LYNN B
KANSAS: Dear Nana,
My name is Amanda R. I am a mother of 4. I am married but my husband was deported this June. This yr has been so hard on my children n I. We’ve lost our home due to financial problems. I do work but don’t make enough to stably support all our needs. All I ask is for my children to have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. I really am trying to get back on my feet and give my children everything they deserve and need. I would really appreciate the help.
LOUISIANA: Hi my name is Holly. I live in Livingston Parish in the SSouthern part of Louisiana. I am looking for a little help this year for my 2 year daughter. This year has been a real test. My husband had lost his job in January right after our son was born. And the money has been really tight since. And then in April we lost our sson to SIDS ( Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ). He was 3 months and 25 days old. With all of the funeral cost we have sank further into debt. Hust recently my husband found a job, but the money that is coming in is just enough to get all the bills paid. And we won’t be able to afford Christmas for our daughter this year. If any can please help my family and I will be very grateful.