r/Assistance Aug 04 '22

MOD Announcement ⚠️ Rule Update: Teacher Wishlists ⚠️

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Effective immediately we have made the decision to only allow wishlists for US-based teacher supplies that utilize donorschoose.org. This means that no other means will be allowed including but not limited to Amazon, Target, Walmart, etc.

Teachers, for more information please see their website :

From the donorschoose.org website:

  • We vet all requests, purchase each item, and ship materials directly to verified teachers.

This change is effective from this point forward and we hope this still allows teachers to get donations and the items they need for the upcoming school year while adding some level of verification for donors. If you have any questions regarding this issue, please let us know.


r/Assistance Jul 05 '23

MOD Announcement REMINDER: Teacher Wishlists Rules and Restrictions

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Hi everyone! As summer is in full-gear right now, we've noticed an increase in teacher wishlist requests so we are issuing a reminder of our subreddit rules regarding these:

We only allow DonorsChoose wishlists for US-based teacher supplies. This means that no other means (Amazon, Target, Walmart, etc.) will be allowed.

Teachers, for more information please see their website :

https://www.donorschoose.org/teachers

From the donorschoose.org website:

We vet all requests, purchase each item, and ship materials directly to verified teachers.

We hope this still allows teachers to get donations and the items they need for the upcoming school year while adding some level of verification for donors.

For international teachers outside of the US unable to use DonorsChoose, please reach out to us via modmail.

Thanks!


r/Assistance 4h ago

REQUEST Seeking help to finish the month.

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Hello everybody!
I’ve been looking for a job for over a year, and I’ve finally found one (yay!) however, a year of job selling, without any financial aid has been rough and I’m now on negative numbers when I open my bank account.

I will get my money at the end of september / early october only, and if I could get 60$ just to buy food and not receive too many taxes from my bank (each time my account is negative I get taxes..) that would help so so much.

I can send a paypal qr code through DM.

Thank you to anyone who helps ❤️‍🩹


r/Assistance 13h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Seeking help with food for my cat.

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Hello all. Just paid rent and car note after being at the hospital for a week with my great aunt who was on hospice. Had to tie up a few more loose ends concerning that; and noticed my cats food supply and litter is very low. I dont get paid for another week and needed help with cat food and litter. Anything will help. Tysm. 💕

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1D5XIYOZHJLG?ref_=wl_share


r/Assistance 15h ago

REQUEST Rrquesting for help to cover food and rent

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Hello. I'm requesting for a little help meeting my food and rent needs. I got laid off earlier this year due to company downsizing and I'm currently in between jobs. I have been getting along by providing free lance services as I also apply to other jobs. The past 2 months have been very difficult physically and financially and I find that I'm unable to meet most of my costs especially food and rent. I need a total of USD 150 to cover these expenses and would appreciate your support. Thank you.


r/Assistance 12h ago

REQUEST Need help finding/buying a car while homeless

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Hello all! I'm currently homeless and working full-time to get myself a car and place and put my life back together. This year has been a shit show to say the least but I'll try to make it quick and concise. About June 1st I found out me and my family were being evicted on a 30 day notice so that our landlord could sell the property. We lived in a low income area on the southern border of Wisconsin and unfortunately the whole neighborhood is seemingly being gentrified or at least repurposed for higher income families. Well this was 40 days prior to my newborn son being due. I decided the only way out of poverty for them was to work nonstop and go through all of our savings to find a new place. It took a few tries but we eventually found an apartment complex with a hiring manager willing to work with us. After viewing the apartment and a few others and chatting with tenants we decided to go with it. Unfortunately after paying over $2500 and spending money on moving costs. We had the rug pulled out again just to find out the hiring manager was simply a contractor to manage the building maintenance and nothing more. He drove off into the sunset with our money and 3 other families funds.

I have 2 older kids as well with the same mother and unfortunately through all of this things have gotten rockier than ever. After eviction she was able to find an emergency shelter for her and the kids to get into. I unfortunately ended up not finding anything but my family had offered to let me stay with them about 2 hours away and help me get to work so I can get a vehicle to be able to see my kids. Well FF and all the help with getting to work had stipulations and conditions they had not mentioned until after I had already built my life and income around their promised help. After asking for about a month for 4-5 adults each with their own vehicles and much free time, they reminded me that I am spoiled and entitled for expecting and asking for a ride to work 20 minutes away with gas and maintenance on vehicles paid for if need be.

Well I've officially had it and decided to go on my own and work my way out of this rut. I drive for Amazon and I know I can save up for what I need fairly quickly even if it means 2-3 weeks of sleeping on the street and then in whatever vehicle I buy for the time being. Unfortunately though funds have dried up with everything and now I'm sleeping on couches in the area to save up for a cheap car to sleep in at my station. I'm looking for help with either finding and buying a cheap car for the time being or help with funds to save up and buy one sooner. I think $1500 should get something fairly reliable.Whether you have something to sell cheap or can maybe work with me on payments as I can't go very far from my job and am more than glad sharing any necessary information. I don't have a GoFundMe at the moment but if needed I can make one. I apologize in advance if this seems rushed I'm typing this as I get a chance while at work. I'm working overtime this week and next to help save up faster so I should have access to at least a few hundred by this friday and more next week and so on I'm just starting from zero and every day I work I will get closer to my goal. Thank you in advance and have a lovely day guys!


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED My 6 week old daughter passed away last week

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I fell asleep nursing my six week old daughter, and woke up four hours later to find her dead. Very likely caused by me falling asleep with her in bed. I have a 15 month old toddler in a household to take care of. If anybody can help, it would be so greatly appreciated. If anybody thinks the story is fake, I have proof, but I’m not gonna be posting the pictures of my dead baby here. EDIT: I worded this wrong nobody will be seeing my actual dead daughter, but I have other proof from the funeral. Her memorial cards that I meant would be sent to matt for verification. I’m not gonna be sending it to random people on the Internet.) I will send them privately. You can also check my profile where I posted the story.

SECOND EDIT: I co slept. I nursed her and i to sleep at 9pm as we did every night. as I did every night with my son as well. I didn’t just not off or fall asleep with her. This was her routine. This is what we did. I used to advocate for co sleeping. I will NEVER do that again. Any mom that I hear sleeping with her babies I will tell them what happened to mine. SECONDLY- her autopsy is not finished. It could have been, very likely been, a co sleeping accident. But it also could not have been.
I lost my baby girl. please stop with the hate comments. You are not helping the situation. If you think we aren’t being monitored and was being monitored previously, I was. My entire pregnancy. After birth.

i’m in michigan USA.
anyway anyone can help is so appreciated. i’m about $460 short on mortgage and other bills. that doesn’t include the money for food and other things for my toddler, diapers wipes ect.

gofundme- https://gofund.me/774d071ac


r/Assistance 6h ago

VOTES Vote for my nephew Thailan Bellamy

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[https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317148964.html?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio\]

Go to the site above. Scroll down until you have to validate that your Human by entering yes. Then it will come up for you to select a player. My nephew should be number two. His name is Thailand Bellamy. You you can vote unlimited times. Thank you


r/Assistance 20h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Request for food

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https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21Y23QYNPN5VR?ref_=wl_share

I am a single 59F disabled woman and I’ve been struggling the last few months with bills. I’m slowly getting caught up a little bit more each month but to do so I’m having to skimp on food right now and I’m pretty low on most everything. I get $1,635 for my disability and with that I pay my rent, utilities, insurance etc and many copays right now which is what is setting me back so much. I only qualify for $24 in food stamps as they consider it that I make too much.

I can’t tell you how humbled I am having to make this post, I’m literally shaking right now. I would much rather be the one to help someone than to ask. Our Feeding America food truck did not come this month due to the holiday weekend, I count on that a lot every month too. I hope to pay back when I am able in any way I can. Thank you for reading.


r/Assistance 19h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Needing help with electric.

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I(36m) needed to help my Mom afford her medicine this past week due to insurance issues. That has unfortunately, put me behind a little bit for the month. I’ve got rent and water covered but electric is just out of reach.

I’m asking for $125. I’ve already asked about some form of help, but I am not currently able to receive any. I have Venmo and PayPal.


r/Assistance 23h ago

REQUEST Need help with school tuition

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I live in the Philippines and I have a school tuition amounting to exactly $245.70, I've already covered about two thirds of it, and I'm just a little short of $75. Portion of my paycheck is already set aside for my tuition, the rest comes to everyday transportation, food, and bills. Exams are coming up next week and I need to settle my remaining tuition balance before then. Asking for help since my pay won't be due till the 21st. $75 is all I need and I only have paypal, thank you.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED My children received a full scholarship for dance and theatre classes.

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My daughters (ages 4, 6, and 9) were recently given an amazing opportunity to attend dance classes, and their first class is next week. I’m so grateful because this means so much to them, and I really want them to walk into that studio excited, confident, and feeling like they belong.

Money is strictly allocated to bills and debt right now, so I’m hoping someone might be willing to help us get the basics: jazz shoes, leotard, tights and maybe an overskirt for each girl. It may seem like a small thing, but to them, it would mean the world and help them look like everyone else in class.

I have created an Amazon wish list. Their sizes are 12/14, 6/7, 5/6 and shoes 7.5 women (9 year old), 13 kid (6 years old) and 11.5/12 kid (4 years old).

Amazon Wish List

Thank you for even taking the time to read this. I’m just trying to make sure my girls can embrace this beautiful opportunity with big smiles and confidence.


r/Assistance 10h ago

REQUEST seeking help with my car

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last month, I lost my job during a mental health episode. unfortunately, my efforts of finding employment haven’t been successful, and I recently was pulled over and given a $500 ticket after not having car insurance for 2 days (I could not pay for it.)

my car registration Is also overdue, and suspended, so that’s additional fees. i’m 21 years old and I live in alabama, i’m extremely stressed and my car was pretty much all I had besides my house, which I can only live in for about 2 more years before it falls apart. I need to be able to use my car to work, and I cannot get approved for any kind of loan either. this is my last resort.

I have until october 1st to raise $500 to pay off my ticket, and i’m still searching for jobs in the meantime, although ive applied to about 50 in the past month.

gofundme: https://gofund.me/09f5ffb35


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Asking for support to pay the internet bill.

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I use this pseudonym to publish publicly available software tools, stuff I work on every now and then that I like or need.

Today I published a Windows tool that helps you assign a hotkey to highlighted text so that you can copy and paste multiple items without having to tab back and forth between windows / applications.

Internet bill comes due tomorrow and I've been unemployed too long to keep up with it.

Here's my github: https://github.com/InkjetPrinterman

Amount requested: $50

I have a buymeacoffee link

(located in the US)


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Requesting help with electric

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Hi. So my electric bill is overdue and I am requesting $50 to help pay it off since I broke my last payment arrangement I don't get to make another one. I am a hard worker but my hours have been reduced due to corporate greed. I have yet to find a new job. I am located in the states and only use paypal at this time. Thank you!


r/Assistance 16h ago

REQUEST Need help scratching money together for rent deposit

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Hi, guys. I live in Germany, in Rhineland-Palatinate.I'm 23 and autistic and I've been living with my parents so far still, and my family and I are having our home sold by our landlady. We will move at the start of January 2027, and I'll have to fund my own apartment to live in. I do currently have two jobs but neither pay very well and I'm only allowed to work a total of 20 hours per week due to being a student in Germany. I have a hard time holding a job due to my struggle with social norms, as well as getting through uni. While rent on my future apartment is cheap-ish for the area, it's still hard for me to even imagine getting the money. I really, really need help.

If you can contribute even a small amount, I'd be so goddamn grateful.
I made a fundraiser, for what it's worth. Fundraiser


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Need help! Stranded without gas or food

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My family and I got hit with a few unexpected expenses this last month. My paycheck doesn’t arrive until the 10th, and we have $10.88 in our account.

I’m 4.5 hours away from home, traveling for work. I thought I’d be fine to get home, but another expense came out and reduced my bank account. I’ve been stuck here all weekend!

I’m hoping for a kind soul to help me get gas (and maybe food?), so I can get back home to my wife and kids. Fortunately, my family has plenty of food at home!

$50 would get me some food today and gas to get home.

Thank you all for taking the time to read this. And much appreciation in advance for anyone who can help!


r/Assistance 12h ago

VOTES Please help me, I’m too shy to post to my personal medias.

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Hi, I’m wanting to see how far I can go in a Maxim Magazine contest, there’s 4 hours left to reach the top 10 spots (for this round). As my title says I’m way too shy to share on my personal social medias, so I’d be very grateful to have your support :) It’s still pretty early in the competition, but my final goal is to use the reward to afford culinary school. Thank you kind internet users <3

my maxim page

EDIT: I forgot to add above, you will have to create an account to be able to cast votes!


r/Assistance 1d ago

CLOSED OFFER [offer] free Domino's pickup order <$10 total

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edit: offer has closed, hope everyone has something to eat ❤️

offering to order anything from domino's for pickup only, as long as the subtotal is <$10 (US only).

just comment if you want to enter. I'll followup with a PM asking for your order and pickup location.


r/Assistance 17h ago

REQUEST I Have 23 Days To Get a New Job Before I go Homeless, Thank You Amazon!!

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Hi guys! Let me explain the situation, for the last two years I've been abused everyday during phone calls and chats.

Because I used to work on a customer position at Amazon, to be more precise on the KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) section.

In summary, anyone, and I mean ANYONE can go and try to publish a book via the website, sometimes I would meet normal/intelligent people, so if there was an issue with the cover image or manuscript then I would be able to explain it to them and we would be good to go.

But sadly, due to the raise of AI, my days have been filled with people that don't know how to read, use chatGPT and make horrible books, and when the books get rejected they lash out at me, sometimes people call just to lash out on me, and they are like "btw I know it's not your fault" only for them to keep screaming at me and calling me slurs.

And last month it was the last straw, they sent me a SECOND computer, not a replacement, a SECOND computer, so I can work on refund requests WHILE taking calls and chats.

And I just can't do it anymore, I sent my letter of resignation and I'll be out by the end of the month.

And that leads us to the title of the post. I have 23 days left to find a new job so I can help my family and I can pay the bills.

So far my strategy is this, I'm from Costa Rica, so I've been sending tons of applications to customer service positions on my country, I've already been rejected a lot but I can't just give up.

And also, I have a youtube channel, and I'm going to try to publish as many videos as I can to get as much visibility as possible and see if something comes up, I know this sounds unrealistic but I'm a little scared honestly, I'm happy that I'll finally get out of the hell zone of Amazon customer service.

But I don't know if I'll get a new job in time, I don't need a good job, I'm already used to getting abused everyday by customers, I just need to not work at Amazon.

So yeah, if by any chance you have a way to help me I would sincerely appreciate it, I'll try to keep you guys updated.

In terms of money if I were to reach $1000 then that would be enough to pay all pending bills, I know that's unrealistic so you can help me a lot just by sharing my situation, thank you.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Ahh I fell bad. TP, deoderant, and laundry?

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I’m sad left for even asking. I’m normally capable, but I’ve been unemployed for months. Toilet paper, laundry detergent are pretty important things I can’t find right now. If anyone is willing to help, you don’t need to send me money I can. Give you the address. The job market sucks and it’s been two months, (I might have one tomorrow but I’m not getting my hopes up). Thank you all. Also, I know this sounds shady, so yeah skip across. No worries.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1S2E3YNUHHOPL?ref_=wl_share


r/Assistance 1d ago

CLOSED OFFER STARBUCKS GIFT CARD - CANADA

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So I'm a huge dummy and I forgot I had my VPN on when I redeemed a mistplay Starbucks gift voucher.

It's worth $10 and there's no point in letting it go to waste. So if anyone wants it, comment on this post and I'll pick someone randomly.

Have a lovely Sunday.


r/Assistance 20h ago

VOTES Vote for our daughter please 🍻

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We’ve voted daily and sent to people/posted on fb but can’t budge from 4th…seeing if this helps. Appreciate if you take a few seconds to vote. You can do it daily but even just one help I’m sure.

Free to vote and just need either phone number or fb. Or both…

vote here


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Problem urinating (shy bladder possibly)

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I'm 19(male) turning 20 next year and I've had this problem ever since I changed my school (from 10th grade to 11th grade) after changing my school I was able to pee standing but with the urinals door closed but sometimes later I was unable to start my stream and would just hold it everyday for 8-9 hours, and now I'm in uni and I barely go to attend my classes since right now I'm entirely unable to pee in public urinals even if I squat.. I'm able to pee standing at home most of the time and when I can't i will just squat to pee..

I don't want to tell my parents about this issue.. I've been suffering from this for 4 years now and idk how many years in the future, I'm not asking for alot of money maybe like ($10-$20) if anyone wants to, I've saved up around $5 and im planning to get a checkup.

You might be thinking that this can be a scam or fraud post but I've made posts regarding this problem 5-6 months ago too and got little to no help..

I'm able to provide more details in my dms if anyone is interested.

I do not have a paypal tho, nor I'm willing to make one since they've some privacy issues as far I've heard so probably some other service.

If some good soul is willing to donate they can on: buymeacoffee.com/rexxizk

my country is India


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Need help with phone bill

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Hello all, my husband is disabled and I am his caregiver. We live in the US. Our phones will be turned off tomorrow if we can't come up with $45 for a bridge payment. We are working on a fuel reimbursement from his insurance for his last doctor's appointment but there's no telling how long that could take. If anyone can help, thank you in advance. We have PayPal, CashApp, and Zelle.