Sherri's Sad Stories of Debt, Cell Phone Shut Off, and Inability to Pay Utilities

Hi my name is Sherri. I have fallen on hands down, without a doubt the
hardest times I've ever had. As embarrassing as this is for me to do I
don't know where else to turn. I am 3 months pregnant, my child's
father, (my husband) was killed tragically exactly 2 month's ago in a
car accident by a drunk driver. I have no family, I never really knew
my father, he left when I was 2. My mother was my best friend and my
world but she too, was killed in a drunk driving accident as well with
my stepfather in 2002. I am 30 years old and well educated with solid
job history. I know everything will be alright after my baby is born
and I am able to get back on my feet. My concern is as of right now, I
am behind in all of my bills. I have 34 days to come up with my rent
or I am evicted, all utilities are pending disconnection (got some
help from LEAP which bought me a little time), my car payment is two
months past due, My cell phone is shut off. I am going to lose
everything. I am not eating healthy at all for being pregnant. I eat
as much as I can when I can but it's not near enough. I feel starved
non stop. I am very concerned about my baby's health. This is my last
resort and my plea to all of humanity!! I know there are some loving,
honest people out there that will help me. Help Me Please!! When my
time comes to hand out help I will not think twice. Thank You so very
much and God Bless!

Author and Poet Fell on Hard Times, See how you can help him!

My name is Marcel Duvoix, and I'm 35 years old. I'm an author and
poet. The reason why I need help, is because the company that I
previously worked for, downsized due to the tough economy, leaving me
with no income. I've barely subsisted on my personal savings that
have since run out, and on unemployment benefits, that have also ran
out. So, I have no savings or income whatsoever, and no way to pay the
rent or basic necessities. I haven't found a job yet, and no one to
help out. Please help me!, as I'm about to lose my small rented room,
and I have no where to go. I want to continue to improve my life, and
to help others too, so please help me out, and I'll repay your
kindness to me, by passing it on to others; in anyway I can. Thanks a
million!!!, and may God bless you richly. You can reach me at:
royalpatron@yahoo.com Thanks again.

Help Father Reunite with Daughter in Canada, only for $3500.00

Here is the father's story: "I am not one to ask for help, but i will do anything to go see my daughter. Here is my story.
Almost 20 years ago my ex an i had a daughter, I was one happy dad then things happened and we broke up she moved to Toronto with the baby when she was just over a year old. I tried to keep contact and then any mail i send come back to me. I have been looking for my daughter for almost 18 years then one day i log onto facebook and i had an email from her saying she is fine and would love to meet up with me. I would love it if someone could please help me reunite with my daughter. The trip will cost about $3500.00 and i just do not have that kind of cash, so please please help me."

We just wish this father left an email address or his paypal account!

Every Boy Should Have a Puppy - A Project and a Nice Story

For a loooooong time, I’ve wanted to adopt a puppy. We couldn’t have
one when I was a kid (allergies, parents, etc.), then for a long time
I lived in the city. I know, I know, there are plenty of city dogs and
it’s quite possible to give them wonderful lives, but I just wasn’t
sure my lifestyle would allow for that. Personally, for my ambition
as a dog caretaker, I resolved not to seriously entertain bringing
home a canine companion until I had a fenced yard that he could enjoy
and relax in without being leashed or strictly supervised. Just under
two years ago, I moved into my very first house, with a great big yard
and a nice tall fence. Perfect, right?

Seemingly, yes. At first, the house needed a lot of work. The
previous occupants had kept dogs, but were not terribly responsible
about it. So, there was a lot of rehabbing to be done to floors,
walls, woodwork and carpet. I really wanted to bring a puppy home,
but I had to do it right. Have the infrastructure and resources all in
place, really set us up for success, y’know? The plan was to adopt
near the beginning of summer vacation (I’m a teacher), so we’d have
plenty of time to bond, and train, and acclimate and play and
socialize and... you get the picture. Things were looking good, and
then... I lost my job.

Again, not wanting to leave the door open for failure, Project Puppy
had to be postponed. I have a second (and now a third... and half a
fourth) job, and some savings and other resources, so it’s not like
I’m in real danger of becoming homeless. BUT, taking on additional,
non-elective expenses right now wouldn’t be fiscally responsible.
Unless, of course, I have help; that’s where you come in.

It occurs to me, that oftentimes in the community of dog lovers, that
when someone has a litter or finds a stray or has to move, and looks
to place their pooch in a home rather than abandon them to a shelter,
they reach out to their networks of friends and fellow-dog-lovers. So
often I’ve overheard the phrase, “Ohhh, I’d love to, but...” don’t
have the space/money/time for another dog, the wife/husband/landlord
would kill me, I’ll ask around... I know that many donate generously
to the ASPCA and various rescue organizations, on top of whatever is
spent providing furry friends with toys and treats galore. I thought
that perhaps, some of these dog lovers who have already filled their
own homes to capacity with paws and leashes, might be willing to
contribute to keeping at least one pup out of “the system” and in a
comfortable home; and Project Puppy was born.

If you’ve got the dime, I’ve got the time. The house is in order, the
backyard is all set, I’ve done a fair amount of research and
dogsitting. I’ve got a small network of dog-friends to socialize with
and a reliable de facto sitter if I should ever need to travel out of
town. The last missing piece is the available fundage to provide food,
equipment, vet care, etc. I figure if I can scrape together $1000,
that should be adequate for a years’ worth of normal care. Maybe a
little more, considering the initial outlay of bowls and a leash and a
bed. If you support the cause, and care to throw a dollar or two in
the pot, I’ll squirrel these funds away specifically for this purpose,
and every little bit helps. Like child support, except this child is
kinda hairy and has really harsh breath and I will never ask you for a
paternity test. If you can’t afford to donate, but know someone who
would, maybe you’ll forward them a link so they can come read?

That’s about as far as I’ve thought this web plea through. My owner
taught me not to beg, but I’ve a feeling that if enough people just
read this site, I won’t need to. I’ll keep the site updated with how
close we are to the goal, and hopefully once we succeed, pictures/
videos/updates on the little guy’s progress. Thanks for your time, and
your generosity!

http://www.project-puppy.com/