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contacted proof of billing must be submitted to Sponsoring Angel,
who will pay directly in your behalf to that creditor. Funds are
acceptable to purchase Grocery Gift Certificates to be sent. Also
consider sending movie theater certificates that families may enjoy
or even DVD movies which we can forward overseas. For help with
Xmas toys Walmart Gift cards or other store cards can be used to
purchase the toys. There are many ways to help.
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immediate communities. Most of the families in need are located across
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2009 104 Families helped 61 Remain
2008 (2nd page) 21 Families helped 89 Families remain waiting for help
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you register them with Toys For Tots HOWEVER please
take note. They do not service all areas of the USA.
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of the children and request that toys be provided
for them. The Coordinator will then contact you
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CURRENT FAMILIES IN NEED Families still Need Help
2009
#902144 12/29/2009
Murrieta, CA
Hello I am writing this because my family is in desperate
need of help! We have 5 children ages 13-2 and things have
been really difficult for us. My husband was deployed for
the last 12 months in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Upon his return from he found out that his civilian employer
lost there contract and he was unemployed. He put in an
application with the new company who told him that it would
take 30-45 before he could potentially begin a part time
on-call position. Things seem to be getting worse as the
days go by shut off notices food expenses any type of
assistance would be "greatly" appreciated help with rent,
kids clothing, gas, food,utilities anything would really
help us right now. Thank you for taking time to read this
and may God bless you. The Pyatt Family
#902144Sponsor Assist #902144
#902143 12/25/2009
El Paso, Tx
Hello, my name is Lucille Myers. My husband was recently
deployed to Iraq. We are an Army family. This is our first
deployment and things are kind of rough right now. We have
3 kids ages 4, 3, and 8 months. The oldest is a girl, the
other two are boys. I know I should not be asking for help
and I feel like I'm taking away from other families. However
with all our bills and trying to pay for food, we are having
some issues with getting our kids winter clothes. We were
not expecting it to be this cold here at El Paso, Texas. I
would really appreciate any help that is provided. Hope
everyone has a blessed day and happy holidays.
#902143Sponsor Assist #902143
#902142 12/25/2009
Ft. Benning, GA
Hello,
I am writing because I have no other alternative. I am
an army wife of a wonderful soldier who has spent every
other year of the past eight years deployed. Together we
have five children, two 4 yr old girls, two 7 year old
boys, and a 2 year old girl. All of whom need clothes. I
am a firm believer in hand me downs and thrift stores,
however after 3 years at a job I loved, I was layed off
and havnt been able to find a job since. Unemployment has
completely run out, and after bills and groceries, my
husband and I have $50 after each paycheck, and that has
to last for 15 days. All of that goes to his gas for work.
I have been trying to pass the clothes down between them,
but honestly, we are running out. I am the last person to
ever ask for help, but I have no choice now. They need
clothes, and and we need help. Please help me and my kids
if you can. Thank you Jacqueline
#902142Sponsor Assist #902142
#902141 12/23/2009
Camp Pendleton, CA'
Hi my name is Holly Rivera and I am married to a US Marine
name Brandon L. Rivera and we have two babies named Maria
and Alexander. My husband is in Afghanistan right now and
we come from Alabama and right now we are living on Camp
Pendleton so we don't have any family out here in California.
And my best friend said that yall really helped her family
by giving them gifts for Christmas and I was wondering if
you could help me. I am 22 years old and I would love to
give my babies a great Christmas even though their Dad
can't be here with us right now. My little girl would love
a Disney Princess Play Kitchen, and some more clothes she
is a size 4t, And my son would love a Disney Pixar Cars
Room in a Box. and the cars bedding set with some clothes
he is a size 24 months or 2t. And I would just Love the
chance to get more clothes for myself and something nice
for my hubby too. So Thank you so so so much and I hope
you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! I would
really love it if you could help me out it would mean so
so much to me and my hubby and the babies. So I Thank you
so so so much!!! I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!!! And God Bless You!!!
#902141Sponsor Assist #902141
Thank you Jerry Morrison
#902140 12/23/2009
Courtland, Mississippi
My name is Lara Sossaman and I am the wife of Staff Sergeant Billy
Sossaman of the US Army National Guard. My husband was deployed 5
months ago to Iraq and it has been very hard on our family. We have
2 wonderful children together. Addison, our daughter, will be 5 in
January and Ethan, our son, is 2. This Christmas will be very small
for them due to my husband's deployment. This is his 3rd deployment,
but the first with children.
We live in the small town of Courtland, Mississippi. Recently, our
home started to have problems. The wood on the outside of our porch
has rotted and fallen off. Any assistance from your organization is
greatly appreciated. We have no organizations in our area.
Thank you
#902140Sponsor Assist #902140
#902139 12/18/2009
Little Creek, VA
Hello my name is Nikki. We are a family of five station out of Little
Creek in Virginia My husband is getting ready to leave. Due to this,
I had to quit my job because my hours will not allow me to be home to
get the children from after care and daycare. Since then our pay
goes to the bills. I have a 11 year old son, 6 year old daughter and
a 2 year old son. We are trying to make this a special Christmas for
them since we are not able to get them much.
I have tried looking for jobs, only to have no return calls for an
interview. I am also in school full time. I have been do babysitting
jobs on weekend to help out with gifts and gas money for our family.
Please help give the children a great day this year.
#902139Sponsor Assist #902139
#902138 12/16/2009
San Diego, Ca
I am an active duty Marine Stationed at Miramar in San Diego, CA. I am
here hoping that someone would find it in their heart to help my family out
right now. It has been a very hard time this year, my wife has been having some
serious health problems that continue to get worse. Her birthday was the 15th of
this month and she just turned 30. The doctors have told her that her body is
slowly shutting down and that she has the body of a 65 year old women. She is
seeing 6 different specialist to help her with her health problems and we only
have one car so it has been very hard on us getting gas for on van is getting
expensive to fill every week. It has been so hard that we have fallen back on 2
car payments and our car might be repo at any time. This is our only means of
transportation to work for myself and for her to get to any of her doctors. We
have 3 kids together and she has 2 kids before we got married that live with her
parents. We have asked her parents and my parents for help but her parents have
the older 2 kids and can not help and my parents are also stuggling because my
dad has recently lost his job as well. My wife would really be upset if she knew
I was doing this because she hates asking for help from people and she is a
strong woman for that I love her deeply. I am asking for any help at all with car
payment, gas or anything to help us right now so that my wife can set her fragile
heart at ease.Thank you so much for looking at this and taking the time to read this.
God Bless You and Merry Christmas Everyone!
#902138Sponsor Assist #902138
Thank you Frank & Tami Dubovik
#902137 12/5/2009
Camp Pendleton,CA
Hi my name is Liza Grady my husband is on his
7th deployment in 11 yrs.I have worked all my
life and was layed off several months ago.I
have recently went to my first pawn shop.It is
a very humbling expreriance.I am having a hard
time supporting my family at this time.Im crying
as I write this letter for I feel i have alot 2
healthy kids a beautiful husband .Its always been
hard for me to ask for help.But here goes anyone
that can find it in there heart I would appreciate
any help gas money, presents for my kids anything
big are small.THank you sincerly Liza Grady proud
wife of a marine
#902137Sponsor Assist #902137
Thank you Vincent,Natalie,Antony Allard
Thank you Henriette Kuehne
Thank you Bryan & Stacy Mohr
#902136 12/15/2009
Miramar, CA
Hi, I'm a Marine wife My husband is stationed at Miramar Base
in San Diego,CA.This year has been very hard on our family
financially. I was born with heart disease and am in Congestive
Heart failure at 34 years old. This year we have been through
two heart surgeries, a biventricular-pacemaker implant, many
medical appointments,and cardiac rehab. I am not able to work
anymore and we don't have the extra money for gas to get me to
my cardiac rehab appointments, or to buy fresh foods for my "no
salt" diet. Everything has taken a toll on us financally this
year with medical bills, special medications, and we won't have
much of a christmas this year. But its so important for us to
be able to get me to cardiac rehab so that my heart can get
stronger. I am requesting help with food and gas assistance for
my family this christmas, it would mean so much for our family.
Many blessings - Dawn Byars
#902136Sponsor Assist #902136
#902135 12/15/2009
Ft. Lewis, Wa
hello,
I really hate to ask for help but in this critical time
of need i have no choice. my husband is in the army and
we are stationed in fort lewis washington. I am 6 months
pregnant. We are really struggling to live and with the
new baby coming its even more hard. We just came from
texas and i cant get a job because no one wants to hire
someone 6 months pregnant. After my husband and I pay
our bills we only have $500 left over every month. We
barely have enough money to make sure we have food and
i cant starve because i have my baby growing inside of
me. Its hard to buy the baby what he needs when we can
barely feed ourself right now. We just recently found
out as well that the power steering pump is out on our
car and it will cost $500 to fix. We just dont have that
money right now and with the baby coming we really need
our car considering we only have one. Like i mentioned
before i really hate to ask for help but i have no choice
in this hard time. We would appreciate help in anyway
that we can get it. Please take our situation into
consideration we would greatly appreciate anything anyone
is willing to help us with. Thankyou so much for taking
the time to read my story. sincerly, the deuel family
#902135Sponsor Assist #902135
Thank you Alex Shaver
#902134 12/5/2009
Ft. Bliss, Tx
Hello! We are a Marine Corps family recently stationed here at Fort
Bliss Army Base in Texas. We could use some help for Christmas this
year. We have 3 children that would really appreciate it
Thank you,Chelsey
#902134Sponsor Assist #902134
Thank you John Carlisle
#902133 12/15/2009
Camp Pendleton, CA
hello my name is Dametria and my husband and
I our based here on Camp Pendleton, Oceanside,
Ca. My husband is an E-4 and in the Navy. We
have a 4 year old daughter and expecting a new
baby boy on February 8th. We would like
assistance for christmas this year. Our money
has been really tight and would like some
financial help if possible. My husband just
came back from deployment this year and would
like to provide a better christmas for our family.
We would like help for new items for the baby and
our 4 year old daughter. Thanks so much. AND GOD
BLESS!!!!!!!!!! Sincerely, Dametria
#902133Sponsor Assist #902133
Thank you Benita Munger
Thank you The Voss Family Ernie, Louise, and Jenessa
#902132 12/13/2009
Camp Pendleton, CA
I am active duty military in the Marine Corps
stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA. I reside in
Hemet, CA. I am writing because I am seeking
help with a car payment due on 12/15/09. My
husband and I recently came to a stumble
financially starting in mid-late September 2009 .
We are struggling to make ends meet and are trying
hard to make the best of it. I have been undergoing
field training once again because I am suppose to
deploy with a different unit in late March 2010.
Therefore, I will be undergoing the same trainings
twice, and my normal pay will be deducted again to
over MRE's out in the field. Additionally, my husband
fell ill recently and lost some of his pay because he
does not have sick days to use. We have even tried
to make cuts in other areas in our budget, but we can
only do so much and are still in a deficit. We were
supposed to buy some groceries earlier this month,
but have not done so because we can not afford it.
We really don't care if we don't get anything for
Christmas because we would rather give, but we can't
even do that. Please, in desperation, if you can help
us in this difficult time it would be a blessing.
Thank you! Julie Robinson
#902132Sponsor Assist #902132
Thank you Henriette Kuehne
#902131 12/13/2009
El Paso, Tx
Hi. My name is Wendy Hill. I really wish I did'nt
have to ask for help. Since August 10, 09. We have
had a downward spiral. multiple things kept happening
with our finances. With our bills being paid and
turning off the satilite. We will have $26.00 left.
My husband deployed to Iraq three weeks ago. We have
6 girls togther. I do not have the money any way I go
about it to buy them Christmas. I would ask my family
to help but they are finacially strapped as well. Our
children range in ages of 13, 12, 11, 9, 5, and 3. We
are also in desperate need of clothing and shoes for
the 12, 9, and 3 year old as well. We couldn't buy them
school clothes or shoes because of all the things that
popped up at once and kept on popping up. I am sorry
that I am asking for your help. I am sure there are
more deserving families than mine. I just don't know
what else to do. Any thing at all will be greatly
appreciated. Thank you so much and God bless.
Wendy Hill
#902131Sponsor Assist #902131
Thank you Jerald Manley Heritage Baptist Church of Pensacola
#902130 12/12/2009
Ft. Hood, Tx
Hi, my name is SPC Marlett, I was wondering if
we could get some help. I am stationed at Ft. Hood,
and my family is living pay check to pay check and
we really have no money for christmas presents. This
is the first Christmas I've been at home to celebrate
with my daughter. She is 2 years old. I have been
either deployed or in training for both Christmas's
before. I really hate to ask for help but this is
above me, it's for my daughter. Our car needs to be
legal so every cent we can save we have been putting
away becuase at the end of this month our tags expire.
So if you could help me and my family out we would
greatly appriciate it and never forget it. Thank you
and god bless. Korey Marlett
#902130Sponsor Assist #902130
Thank you Jesse and Christy Martinez
#902129 12/12/2009
Camp Pendleton, CA
My names is Cpl Woodson I am stationed in camp pendleton
california, I have 3 kids a 7yr girl (mackenzie and set of
boy girl twins Kaleb and kayla. I am asking for help cause
my daughter kayla had a heart transplant dec 18 2008 and
this has been really hard and stressful on myfamily and am
hopeing to try and give my daughter her first real
christmaswith us without being in the hospital so if you can
help please contact us.
#902129Sponsor Assist #902129
Thank you Bryan & Stacy Mohr
#902128 12/10/2009
Camp Pendleton, CA
Dear possible sponsor,
I am writing this in hopes for assistance with fixing our car. Our
family has one vehicle and is our only means for transportation to
and from work, dr. appointments, grocery store, etc. Just this
evening our car's transmission blew (we think) and is stuck in our
parking spot outside of our apartment we cannot afford a tow truck
currently and are waiting for the 15th our next pay check to tow it
to the car shop. We are asking for someone to please help us fix our
car we don't know the cost yet but any amount would help.
My husband is active duty in the US navy and has been enlisted for 3
years, we have two handsome sons ages 17 months and 2 months old.
I currently am a stay at home since our last son was born due to child
care expenses for two children and has been a struggle.
#902128Sponsor Assist #902128
#902127 12/10/2009
29 Palms, Ca
My need is relating to a $1500 Auto Repair that would be devastating
right now to my family, we were already vulnerable financially because
of being brand new in the military and moving to a new area where I
would be unsuccessful for a year at obtaining employment. We share
one car, and the car repair in addition to the needed home repair of
getting a new water heater, would throw our family into a horrible cycle
of debt. This is a matter of BASIC NEED, not want! Let me assure you
that we have exhausted ALL of our resources, including help from family
and credit accounts, but do not have any further resources to allow us to
fix our only car and the water heater.. I have water leaking into my closet,
and it is very likely that if it is not repaired soon that mold might
permanently ruin my home. Please have compassion for a young military
family who is struggling to survive during this financial hardship.
I HAVE 2 CHILDREN A 10 YR OLD BOY AND 8 YR OLD GIRL. IF A SPONSOR IS NOT
LIKELY TO HELP WITH AN AUTO REPAIR EXPENSE, IS THERE SOMETHING THAT WOULD
HELP. I AM NEED OF PLUMBING SERVICE AND AUTO REPAIR, BUT IF THESE ARE NOT
LIKELY REQUESTS TO BE MET, THEN I DO NEED GROCERIES BECAUSE IF I SPEND OUR
ENTIRE CHECKS ON THESE REPAIRS, THEN SURELY I WILL HAVE NO MONEY FOR
GROCERIES OR ANYTHING ELSE FOR THAT MATTER, FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS.
#902127Sponsor Assist #902127
#902126 12/10/2009
San Antonio, TX
Hello, my name is Morgan McGhee and all I want for
Christmas this year is to make my husband Josh and
my daughter Kelsie have a good Christmas. My husband
is currently serving in the Air Force at Lackland AFB.
He is only an A1C and we do not make very much money.
My husband is very upset because he wants to make
Christmas special for our 4 month old daughter. We
just joined the WIC program to help with food for her
but we also need things like: diapers, wipes, toys, and
clothes for her. For my husband all he wants is a new
jacket to replace the one he has had for many years.
Also he needs a new pair of shoes to replace the ones
he has. I just want to see my family happy this Christmas.
Can you please help me make Christmas special for my
family? Thank you, Morgan
#902126Sponsor Assist #902126
#902125 12/9/2009
Munhall, Pa
Merry Christmas all. As most of us have at one
time or another in our lives, my family has hit
some hard times. We are a family of six. My
husband was stationed here from San Diego in 2008
to complete a term of shore duty. Unfortunately
he received and IA billet and orders to Iraq. With
our new found heating costs and higher bills we
seem to have fallen short and can't seem to keep
ahead. I am a working mother and even with both
of our incomes we still can't seem to be able to
pay off our bills. Winter time in Pittsburgh is
no time to have your heating gas turned off. I am
going to register for toys for tots for my 4
children. We are in need of food and bill assistance.
We have always been a giving family and as much as
I hate to it is time I ask for help. God bless
everyone this holiday season and your help is
greatly appreciated. Thank you,Jennifer Cheesbrough
#902125Sponsor Assist #902125
Thank you Kristina Sullivant
#902124 12/9/2009
beaufort south Carolina
hi my name is vanessa shamp and my husbands name is
doug shamp we are station in beaufort south carolina
and this yr has been ruff for us with catching up on
bills and woundering if we are going to be able to
give our 2 1/2 year old daughter a christmas this yr
and with me being pregnant due in march its really
hard not haveing any money left out of his pay check
because of our bills. i would like help for christmas
so my daughter can have a christmas this year if u need
to know anymore information please email me back thank
you vanessa and god bless
#902124Sponsor Assist #902124
Thank you Rhonda Balsemello
I try not to get choked up on the phone with
my Hubby, who's unit was deployed to Afganistan
last minute, when I tell him everything is
wonderful so that he will not worry about my 2
boys & I. I was recently hospitalized due to
pnemonia & the swine flu....thats when my hubby
had to try to handle our finances; ending with
over $480 in overdraft fees. It has put us in a
tailspin with no end in sight. We thought that
this year we had our Christmas dreams under wraps;
wanting to give our boys the Christmas of their
dreams!! We are a very Christian family & although
Christmas isnt about gifts, it is about Family &
Our Saviour!! I feel as if the devil is the grinch
this year, not only taking our Christmas $,tearing
our family apart, but now im left with no $ for
food or even gas, gas needed for my many many Dr
appts I constantly have due to many medical conditions.
I would be so happy just to not worry about the
refrigerator being empty, & seeing that smile on my
boys' faces Christmas morning, so they dont dare
doubt that Jesus let them down!! To top it off, our
vehicle's axle is bent so now when i have to drive
the boys, all i worry about is how unsafe our car is
with my precious cargo on board. If The Lord has in
some way, drawn you to my plea, please, if you could
even help with $1, it would help Make my Christmas
wish, well whats left of it, come true!!!
God Bless,Kimberly DesLauriers
#902123Sponsor Assist #902123
Thank you Bill Harrington
#902122 12/7/2009
San Diego, CA
Hi my name is Elizabeth. My wonderful husband of
6 years is in the Navy. He has been in for under
a year and we are currently living in San Diego,
CA where he is stationed. We have been blessed
with three busy but adorable boys. We have a 4,
1 1/2 and a one month old. We have much to be
thankful for. We have a roof over our heads, food
to eat and we are all currently together.
It has been a little difficult this year as well.
California is expensive and my husband is lower
ranking (E3) so financialy its a little rough. I
know that Christmas is not about the gifts but it
would be great this year for them to be able to get
a little something to open. This will be our first
year away from our families. We would be so grateful.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and
considering to help us. Happy Holidays to you.
Many blessings -Elizabeth
#902122Sponsor Assist #902122
Thank you Alex Shaver
Thank you Jerald Manley Heritage Baptist Church of Pensacola
#902121 12/7/2009
Burlington, NJ
I know that there are many requests for help, especially at
this time of year, but I am hoping to get some help this year
in a trying time. I am a proud Air Force wife. My husband and
I have 2 wonderful children, a 15 year old boy and a 5 year
old girl. This past year our family expanded, unexpectedly,
with the addition of my nephews, 11 and 14 . My nephews have
had a horrible past few years while their mother struggled
with addiction, this year it finally became a realization that
she just couldn't take care of her children while she was battling
this demon of addiction.. The past 3 years have been especially
hard on them with many disruptions, broken promises, lack of
support, and limited parenting. I vowed to have them overcome
this and that is why they live with me~they truly just needed
some love and attention which they lacked and thy need to have
a safe, healthy, nurturing environment! If there are any angels
out there willing to help us with anything, we would appreciate
it.....I am not asking for anything spectacular just something
to help brighten this Christmas for my nephews and my children~
who through these years have really just gone with the flow and
couldn't have been better supports for me and my nephews! Thank
you in advance for any type of assistance you could lend.....
Happy Holidays.
#902121Sponsor Assist #902121
Thank you Scott, Jonelle, Marcus and Curtis
Dave and Dee Peters Joel Guy, Lori,Rachel, and Seth Perry
#902120 12/7/2009
Spanaway,WA
My name is Christina. My husband is currently
deployed and will not be home for the holidays.
We have two children ages 4 and 6 years old.
We are having some hard times this year and
Christmas isnt looking so cheerful. I want to
give the kids a great Christmas and make it
as amazing as possible to help with the saddness
of daddy being gone. Our daughter is 4 yers old
and our son is 6 years old. Any help would be
greatly appreciated . Thank you and God bless,
Christina Menard
#902120Sponsor Assist #902120
Thank you Tina Nicole
#902119 12/7/2009
Schnecksville, Pa
Hi, my name is Kassanddra and my husband is in
the Army, getting ready to deploy in January 2010.
We have a 2 year old son and a 5 month old girl.
We are having a hard time makingends meet with him
being the only one working. According to the stte,
we "make too much" money to get food stamp, wic etc.
I've beelooking for a job for months in hope of
being able to provide a Christmas for our children,
but it seems no where is hiring. After we buy formula,
diapers, wipes and pay rent and her bills, were left
with next nothing. If anyone could lend a helping hand
to us this Holiday seson, we would be than greatful.
It brings me to tears when I think of my son waking up
Christmas morning and realalizing Santa "forgot" to
stop at house. The only thing that keeps me going is I
know he wont remember much because he is so young. Our
daughter wont remember her 1st Christmas as she will
only be 6 months old. I dont like asking for help, but
in our current situation and with the holiday coming up,
my children are worth it. Thank you for taking the time
to read this. God bless & Happy Holidays.
#902119Sponsor Assist #902119
#902118 12/7/2009
Kapeli,Hawaii
Hello my name Jessica Seay. I am married to LS2 Seay,
he is a submariner.He has been in the United States
Navy for six years. We plan on making this his career.
Kevin and I have a one year old daughter, Kayla and a
six year old son (from a previous marriage)Amaree.
Recently Amaree was diagnosed with a rare brain disease
called Rasmussen's syndrome. This resulted in a surgery
that has left Amaree paralyzed on the right side of his
body and without speech. Doctors say that he can relearn
to speak and walk fairly well because he is still young.
This has all happened within the last three weeks. We had
to take emergency leave and fly from Hawaii(where we are
stationed) to Dallas just before surgery. We used all the
money we had saved for this emergent trip. Which has left
things rather tight financially for us. I don't know how
we are going to make Christmas happen when we can barely
pay our bills and buy groceries. Any type of assistance
we could get would be a blessing. Thank You for listening
and for helping military families. God Bless You!
#902118Sponsor Assist #902118
#902117 12/6/2009
Ft.Lewis, WA
my Name is Michael Hackenberg i am a PFC here on fort
lewis i have been here for some time dont have alot of
money barly get by as is i have two wonderful kid's
and my wife and i are expecting anther girl on april
14 as i am the only one that work's I would like just
for my kids to have a good X mas. Jaycee my oldest is
3 year's old she is in to all the girl stuff barbies
and sponge bob so any than like that would be grate
my son Michale JR is 10 mo old today and he can go
throw close like there is no tomorrow he wares 12mo
close so any than like that would be grate i don't
like to ask for thanes cus i have had to get every
than for myself since i was 13 but i want my kids to
have it better then i did We live on fort Lewis WA
I think that i should be adopted to help my kids out
let them have a good holiday it the first real x mas
i get to spend with my family i have been deployed
for the last 3 of them i just want my family to be
able to have every than that i couldn't have i would
almost every day to just make ends meat. My wife and
myself don't really get any time to are self i try and
help every one that i can as i am a mechanic and we
all know that not every one can pay shop fee's to get
work dun im just asking that you help my family have
a good x mas. Thank you for your time in reading this.
#902117Sponsor Assist #902117
Thank you Karen DeRosa
#902116 12/6/2009
San Clemente, Ca
hello my name is norman burge i was looking online for somehelp
with christmas gifts and came across this email im not sure if i have
the right email please let me know asap im in orange county ca and
in the usmc i currently am a single father and am finding it hard to
get toys for my son for christmas i would be grateful with any kind
of help like they say its the thought that counts thanks again so much
#902116Sponsor Assist #902116
Thank you Lynn Harris Lynn Harris
#902115 12/5/2009
Midland, Tx
Hello My name Is Flor and I am proud wife of a Marine and
we are station in a recruiting station in Midland TX nowhere
close to a base or military clinic or hospital we have been
here about 6 months and its been hard with bills and rent my
husband is a good man and takes care of us we have 4 children
2 girls 15 yrs and 4 yrs and 2 boys 6yrs old and 4 yrs old I
have three with special needs and We would like for them to
have a great christmas anything would help we just want to
make them happy they made their list and I am sad they are not
going to have a good christmas. We usually help people that
need help but this year has been so hard.Thank you and God Bless
#902115Sponsor Assist #902115
Thank you Karen DeRosa
#902114 12/5/2009
Ft.Sewart , GA
I am 30 years old a mother to son that is 9 years
old his name is nathan and a daughter brandi that
is 8 years old and married to a wonderful army
soldier derrick he has been in the army 6 years now.
I am currently in college working on my associates
degree to become a teacher. My world got turned
upside down when I went to the doctors on June
29/2009 they gave me the worse news ever I found
out that day that I was in heart failure and they
found a 1cm lump on my lungs. The doctor did more
test on me and found out that I was in classic
cardiac failure, with lung problems and they think
that something might be wrong with my circulatory system.
The worse news ever my husband is now forced to get
out of the army on the family care plan because I have
no one to take care of me when he deploys or goes to
field or ntc.OUr world completly changed that day. I
am here asking for help for christmas becase after
paying all of the bills and getting my meds and getting
food I am not going to have any money left to get my
kids anything for christmas I want my kids to have a
good christmas this year because I know that I will
start to feel sicker and not be able to do the things
that I need to do. Please help my family to have a good
christmas this year thank you. As of right now i am
starting to get sicker what this to be a good christmas
for my kids because i don't know if i will be around
for the next one.
#902114Sponsor Assist #902114
Thank you Sheri Wylie-Buergel
#902113 12/5/2009
Camp Pendleton, Ca
Hello, My name is JD i am a Sgt stationed at
MCAS Miramar in San Diego Ca. and I am Praying
for a Christmas Miracle this year. My wonderful
wife and I have fallen on to some hard times
from transferring to California, and starting
over with the higher cost of living and gas.
This Christmas we don't know where to turn.
We have to scrape what money we have to put
gas in the car for my wife's OB appointments
and for food. We have two wonderful boys Skyler
7 and Joseph 23 months old and a little girl
on the way. We just want our boys to have a
nice Christmas They have been trough allot
this year and deserve it. They are some good
loving boys. I don't need any thing except for
my family to have a Christmas. I know this is
late in the game and I feel bad for that, and
for asking for help. We have checked in to a
lot of different programs like Toys for Tots
and Armed Forces YMCA but every program we
look in to has filled there quota and are not
excepting new families. I'm even willing to
repay during tax time if i have to, as long as
my children and wife have a Christmas. Please
help my family we need a Christmas Miracle
thank you. Sgt Joe "JD" Dickens
#902113Sponsor Assist #902113
Thank you Jerry Caulder
#902112 12/4/2009
Camp Pendleton, CA
My name is Betsy, I am the proud wife of a United States
Marine. We are currently stationed at Camp Pendleton, Ca.
This will be the second Christmas in a row, that my
husband Mike will be away from us. He is currently
deployed to Afghanistan, and is not scheduled to be home
until July. He took this deployment to help out with our
finances, as we are not able to keep up with our monthly
bills. We are looking for a little help so we can have a
Christmas for our little girl this year. Any financial
assistance or even just prayers for my husband's safe
return are appreciated more than you could ever know. Thank
you for your support!
#902112Sponsor Assist #902112
Thank you Jerry Caulder
#902111 12/4//2009
Brady, Tx
Hi my name is sandra norrod,my daughter is married
to a great guy in the army.As im sure you know wont
be home for the holidays,chris foreman is a special
guy.He met my daughter married her and took on five
great kids to boot.As me and my husband are having
hard times we are unable to help out,im in and out
of hospital.Please if any way possible id like to
find help for my grandkids,doesnt help living in
small townn.god bless you all and be safe.....
My daughters name is natasha foreman and is married
to christofor forman stationed in virginian training
..any help would be welcome she doesnt even have big
enough car to take family anywhere together.Im sure
your hands are full and if you can help in any way
#902111Sponsor Assist #902111
#902110 12/4/2009
Ft. Campbell, Ky
Hello everyone my name is Christopher Graves. I am
a SGT stationed at FT. Campbell KY. This is my first
yr home for Christmas in 3 yrs. My last Christmas home
was in Dec 2005. I don't know what to do i cant afford
anything for Christmas not even something from the
dollar store. I have a wonderful 3 yr old daughter, and
my wife is pregnant with twins which are due between
the end of DEC and the end of Jan. I have no idea where
to turn i have never been in this situation before and
don't know where to turn. It breaks my heart that i
cannot afford to get anything for my daughter this yr.
My wife would be fine and I'm fine that i don't get
anything but my little girl don't deserve this. She is
such a happy little girl all the time and she deserves
something from Santa. Can someone please tell me what
i need to do or where i can turn to get help. I'm
embarrassed to bring this up to my chain of command
because I'm a leader I'm supposed to be able to lead,
be able to solve things on my own and on this situation
I'm just lost. So can someone please help me thank you
very much. Chris Graves
#902110Sponsor Assist #902110
Thank you Stacy Finn
Thank you Lynn Harris
#902109 12/4/2009
GOOD MORNING AND GOD BLESS!
WE ARE A MILITARY FAMILY WHO IS NEED OF HELP TO
PROVIDE FOR OUR 9 YEAR OLD SON AT CHRISTMAS TIME.
MY SOLDIER IS A SPECIALIST AND ITS A STRUGGLE TO
MAKE IT FROM PAY CHECK TO PAY CHECK, MUCH LESS
THE EXTRAS LIKE CHRISTMAS. COULD YOU PLEASE
CONSIDER OUR FAMILY TO HELP OR SHARE WITH ME WHERE
I CAN FIND SOME HELP. I WOULD APPRECIATE IT GREATLY.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO DURING THESE TIMES OF
STRESS AND NEED. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR TIME.
HAVE A BLESSED DAY! Tanya L. Holm
#902109Sponsor Assist #902109
#902108 12/2/2009
Ft. Hood, Tex
Hi my name is Michelle Miller I live on post at Fort Hood ,TX
My husband name is David , He is an E4 and is currently deployed
in Iraq We have 2 beautiful Daughters Maci -13 and Madeline -10
We have been struck with tradgedy and hardtimes this holiday season.
It was bad enough we were unable to celebrate Thanksgiving because
we did not have enough for a meal. I cant bare to let them down again
for Christmas . Its hard enough with daddy being gone and trying to
make ends meet. Any help we can get will be appreciated. I thank you
kindly.Sincerely, Michelle M Miller
#902108Sponsor Assist #902108
Thank you Christene Schaaf
#902107 12/2/2009
Hello, My name is Christine Shemwell. I am the wife of an Army soldier.
My husband Clifton is stationed in South Korea. He has been serving our
country there for 2 years. We have 4 children, two 7 yr old girls, one 15 yr
old boy and one 12 yr old boy with special needs. This year has been a hard
one for our family. Because I am a full-time student working towards my
Bachelors in Special Ed and due to my son's needs I am only able to work
two days per week as a substitute teacher (which I enjoy immensely!), but
it is hard to provide for our family right now. I would be grateful for any
amount of assistance and I just want to say...God bless you! Happy Holidays!
#902107Sponsor Assist #902107
Thank you Mindy
#902106 12/2/2009
Norfolk, VA
Hello, my name is Jamie and I would like to be able to
put my family on the list to receive help for Christmas.
My husband is in the Navy and has been serving on the
USS Eisenhower since September of 2006, and his 3rd
deployment on this one ship is coming up the first of
January. We have have 2 girls, Julieanna (8 years) and
Elizabeth (21 months). We have fallen on hard times
recently, Mortgage firm increased ins thus now we pay
$1918 a $300.00 increase. A/C and Heat pump went out,
Our fence got blown down, windows leaked more damage.
Fireplace cap blown off more water damage. Neighbors
siding flew off scratched side of my car. Ins
insufficient to cover all damages. Family dog sick
couldn't pay vet bill had to give him up.
I keep saying it will get better, but when Thanksgiving
came and we did not have enough money to buy Thanksgiving
food (i.e. turkey, and fixings), and our 8 year old
daughter was so upset because she says everyone has a
Thanksgiving dinner. I've tried to get help, but we are
told we make too much money, they do not take into account
all the bills that are paid. Once we pay our monthly bills
we barely have enough money to buy gas and groceries.
I am scheduled for surgery on the 9th of December, I can
hardly get around on my feet right now because the bones
began growing wrong so the doctor needs to break all the
bones in my left foot and fix them (I'm not sure how),
but after the surgery I will be in a wheelchair for the
first 3 to 4 weeks and then on crutches for the next 4 to
6 weeks. I don't know what to do, and I am worried and
scared that I will not be able to provide a good Christmas
for my kids, or be able to buy a ham and cook a Christmas
dinner. If anyone can please help us we would greatly
appreciate it, any type of help is welcomed. Jamie
#902106Sponsor Assist #902106
Thank you Yvonne Wagner
#902105 12/2/2009
Aberdeen, Scotland
American stranded with no family in Aberdeen , Scotland
trying to return to USA. US Consulate willing to provide
discounted airfare if he pays $350.00 to the US Consulate.
Party has no work permit and while has a vocation can not
work to cover cost or even get meals. Party is desperate.
If can render assistance of John Cahill contact Principal
Foreign Officer Lisa Vickers at the US Consulate General
in Edinburgh,Scotland. Email is Edinburgh-Info@state.gov ;
to contact Mr.Cahill his email is JohnnyCahill92@yahoo.com
#902105Sponsor Assist #902105
#902104 12/1/2009
Camp Pendleton,CA
Tickets
My name is Paty and I am a proud wife to a
United States Marine stationed here in Camp
Pendleton. Since we have been stationed
here it has been hard for me to find work
due to the size of my family. We have 5
kids ranging from 13-2. Our family is the
first to offer help to our fellow marines,
but at this time we are struggling to keep
the necessities for our household. We would
love to give our children a good Christmas
this year. But as of right now due to the
economy we can't do much. Any help our
family could get this Christmas would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you
#902104Sponsor Assist #902104
Thank you gift of ticket Jane Wilson
#902103 11/30/2009
Port Hueneme, ca
Hello, My name is Melissa Woods. My husband is stationed
at NBVC Port Hueneme, ca. We have six children. 3 boys
and 3 girls. Our boys are 10,11 and almost 13 and our
girls are 6,10 and 16. I recently lost my job in Sept
due to medical reasons. My husband is an E-5 and we are
struggling to just keep the necessities going. I am
actively looking for a job which is somewhat difficult
due to the fact our 16 year old daughter Monique has
special needs. I am reaching out to get some help at the
Christmas time for our children to have a good Christmas.
If you could do a little something for my Husband Anthony
he works very hard and we are very proud of him. Thank you
for anything you can do, Merry Christmas from Melissa and
the entire Woods family
#902103Sponsor Assist #902103
#902102 11/30/2009
Colorado Springs,CO
Hello, I am recently divorced and trying to make a Christmas
for my 4 y/o son. It is going to be very difficult this year
while paying childcare bills with my pay grade. Just a few
toys for him would make his Christmas.Thanks for your
consideration. Melissa
#902102Sponsor Assist #902102
Thank you ERIN FREY
#902101 11/30/2009
Camp Pendleton, CA
HI MY NAME IS JOE I HAVE 4 KIDS AGE 14,12,10 9
TWO BOYS 2GIRLS IM A E4 IN THE MARINE AND I NEED
HELP FOR MY BABIES FOR CHRISTMAS ANYTHING U DO
WILL BE GREAT IM IN SAN DEIGO MY KIDS ARE IN TEXAS
....THANK U FOR READING GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AS
YOU BLESS MINE. joe walker jr.
#902101Sponsor Assist #902101
Thank you Mary and Norman Provost
#902100 11/30/2009
Ft. Lewis, Wa
Hi, my name is Brenda McKinney and my soldier is
SPC Tony McKinney Ft Lewis Washington. I am writing
in hopes of financial aid for my children for
Christmas. Me and my children are currently in NC
with family because I had to forgo major back surgery
on Sept. 21, 2009 a lower spinal fusion so I will be
unable to work for a year to 18 months. Having to be
in two separate places has stretched our funds alot
these past few months, but with God's grace we are
striving to have all the family together for Christmas.
I have two girls ages 12 and 7 and a boy age 4. My
oldest has a birthday coming up on Dec 18th.......I am
trying to make both days special for her but more on
her birthday because I don't want her to feel like her
birthday doesn't mean anything. My 7 year old she is in
to Little Pet Shop Pets and anything to do with Disney
Princess. My son is a boy so of course he loves car and
trains, Thomas and Lightning McQueen.......My 12 year
old she likes just about everything. So if there is
anyone out there willing to help us out this year it
would be a real blessing.Thank You, The McKinney Family
#902100Sponsor Assist #902100
#902099 11/30/2009
Boulder City, NV
Where do I start.
My husband MSG Michael Heisler was taken there from
Kuwait in February 2008 and he is still there presently.
He's a National Guard Solider who is well beyond his
deployment but he got so I'll in Iraq that his only
chance at decent care after he was given a terminal
illness diagnosis of Churg Strauss Syndrome would be
Walter Reed.
We are approaching a two year mark of him being there
and not home. This year it's finally catching up to us.
Its overwhelming with him gone, so much that I actually
quit my job while so many are searching for one because
his 71 year old mother moved out to help us during his
deployment but she could not handle caring for our 3
young boys (9,8,6) while I tried to work full time.
My home is in dire need of a stove to simply cook on
and Im so worried that these three children will not
have a Christmas which completely breaks my heart even
further. There Dad will not be with us as long as many
children will have their father. Michael is trying to
come home this Christmas if his doctor appointments
allow and I hope that there are just a few presents
that he can watch the boys open.
Are there any resources you can help me locate? It seems
like such a selfish thing to ask for but Im so desperate
for these boys.Thank you for any avenue at all you can
provide
#902099Sponsor Assist #902099
Thank you Jean Delancy Club
#902098 11/30/2009
Camp Pendleton, California
Hello my name is Jeniffer and I am married to
Anthony who is an E-4 in the United States Navy.
We are stationed at Camp Pendleton, California.
We have 2 Children a boy age 5 and a girl age 3.
This year has been very hard on us. Last year
both my husband and I were in a very bad head on
car accident. We lost our car but we are still
here thank the lord. I was hurt the most and lost
my job. since then we have been in need of help.
Our sons 6th birthday is coming up and we have
nothing to give also with Christmas coming as
well we have nothing to give our children. Please
help if you can.
Thank You, Jeniffer Palomba
#902098Sponsor Assist #902098
Thank you Kelly Vessels
#902097 11/30/2009
New River Air Station , NC
My name is Crystle and I am married to a strong
and selfless Corporal in the US Marine Corp. We
are stationed at New River Air Station in North
Carolina. I have a beautiful three year old
daughter named Milynn. I am sitting here trying
to hold back tears in front of her. She asked me
about Santa and if I would help her make her list.
She said-I know I have to be real good, Mom, so
I'm going to be a good girl all the time. I don't
have the heart to explain to her that although
she's been very good-I don't know if Santa will
bring much.
I lost my job two months ago and have been applying
to everything under the sun! My husband is trying
to move to a deployable unit just so we can dig out
of the late-payments and mounting debt we're in. It's
sad when we have been blessed to be in a non-deployable
unit but wish now to be in a deployable unit just
because we can't make ends meet and need the extra
money. He feels helpless and I hurt for all the stress
he is under. For my little girl, three is such a
magical age. Everything is such an exciting experience
to her and I don't want to let her down on Christmas.
Any help this year with Christmas would be appreciated
more than you know. Thanks so much!
#902097Sponsor Assist #902097
Thank you Michael Rihani family
#902096 11/27/2009
Oceanside, CA
Writing in hopes of financial aid or even just prayers.
My name is Rachel and husband is in the navy as a
corpsman stationed at Camp Pendleton, Ca. He has been
in the military for three years, and loves his job. We
have two beautiful boys together, Jeremiah who is 1
month and Isaiah who is 17 months. Our second son was
very much an accident and we were going to give him up
for adoption for the simple fact that we didnt want him
to suffer through the financial situations...through
much prayer and our church who helped us with baby
neccesities we decided to tough it out and keep our son.
This was the best decision I could have ever made I cant
imagine life without him! We are finding it very hard to
stretch our pay checks throughout the 15 days until the
next pay period. We recently filed credit consolidation
to cut our bills and loan payements but not being able
to afford day care has caused me to not be able to go
to work or school for the time being.
Things are very tough and I'm hoping someone could help
with anything, gas card, groceries, wal mart card to help
with diapers (since both our children are in diapers)
electric bill anything your willing to assist with.
#902096Sponsor Assist #902096
Thank you Steven R. Hayes Club
#902095 11/27/2009
Ft. Carson, CO
My name is Amanda Alexander. I am married to SPC. James Alexander.
We are currently Stationed at Fort Carson In Colorado Springs, Colorado.
My husband has already served one tour in Iraq and will be leaving us
again in just a few short months. We have a beautiful 3yr old daughter
whom we desperately want to give a great Christmas. Daddy wasn't able
to be with us last year due to deployment..
This year will be the first year we will be waking up on christmas morning
as a family in our own home. We just moved here two months ago there
havn't been any extra funds left over to do Christmas for our child. We are
working very hard just to pay the bills. I haven't been able to find a job yet,
but I am searching. Hopefully god will find me something soon. Thank you
so much for everything you guys are doing to help those of us in need! May
god bless you and keep you safe.Thank you Amanda Alexander
#902095Sponsor Assist #902095
Thank you Dick & Kathy Lovenburg
#902094 11/26/2009
menomonie wisconsin
My name is Mickynzie Buck and my husband is PFC Zachary Buck.
we live in menomonie wisconsin. he is a member of the 397th FSC
Army Reserve unit. and though we are lucky enough that he is not
currently deployed he is an over the road truck driver and is only
home 2 weekends a month and one of those is spent at drill. so the
kids very rarely get to see him. with him gone I am having a really
hard time getting a job as we can not afford child care. we are
falling behind on alot of our bills. but that isnt what i am worried
about. i just want our 2 beautiful children to have a good christmas.
and we cant afford to buy gifts this year. Asha our Daughter is 4
and Braydin our son is 2. if anyone can help that would be greatly
appreciated. thank you and god bless.
#902094Sponsor Assist #902094
#902093 11/26/2009
Hodgenville KY
My name is Rebecca. Iam a mother to 2 wonderful sons Joseph
(6yrs old) and JD (2yrs old). My husband is Sgt. Fox and he
is currently in the National Guard in KY. He was in the
Marines for 8yrs and then got out so we could move to KY to
help his family. John (my father-in-law) is in a wheel chair
and stays sick all the time.I have been out of work since
Feb. 08 due to being rapped. My husband has been getting laid
off at his regular job alot, so we don't have enough money to
pay every bill.
He has volunteered for a deployement to help with money problems
and we just found out that it is a year deployement. He has never
been away from our boys for more than a week and with Christmas
coming up it will be harder on us all. He leaves on the 6th of
Dec. but is stressed because we have nothing for our boys for
Christmas and the bills are fallen behind. I would love to find
a way to take away his worries before he leaves, so he knows
everything will be ok with the boys and myself.
#902093Sponsor Assist #902093
#902092 11/24/2009
Bellville, Ohio
My husband Sgt David Reed a Combat Medic Army Reservist returned
home from Iraq from a 12 month deployment in August of 2008 and
once he tried returning to his civilian employer he learned the
employer closed his business and moved away months prior leaving
him unemployed. It wasn't until this May 2009 that Sgt Reed found
another job leaving us only living on my receptionist income and
many months of back bills that we could not pay.
We are now making barely enough to sustain none alone to try and
play catch up on these back bills the biggest worry is we are
still over 5 months behind on Mortgage (over $5,000) plus a desk
full of unpaid bills - So the responsible thing to do is not to
buy Christmas presents this year The little bit of money we make
needs to go towards bills. Any kind of Christmas for 2 boys ages
13 and 7 would be much appreciated. Thank You The Reed Family
#902092Sponsor Assist #902092
Thank you Dianna Fordyce
#902091 11/23/2009
Ft. Hood, TX
Hi! My name is Julie England and we are an Army family currently
stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. My husband, Scott just joined the
Army last year after working 18 years in the automotive industry.
They started laying off people at his work so we decided to join
the Army, since serving our country is something that has always
been close to Scott's heart.
We've been at Fort Hood since May and would love to be able to go
back home for the holidays, which is Statesville, North Carolina,
but just don't have enough funds to get there. If we don't make
it back home this Christmas then it will be at least 2 years or
more before we can because the Army is sending us to Fort Bliss,
TX in June with Scott deploying in August.
We have three children (17, 12, & 10) and I stay at home and
homeschool them. We have always lived in the same town as both of
our parents and it has been very hard being away from the support
that they have always gave us. In October, the kids told us how
much they wanted to go back home and we told them that we just
didnt have the money to buy Christmas for them and go back home.
They told us that they would skip their Christmas this year
because they wanted to go back home so bad. It hurts me so much
as a mom knowing that I can't afford to buy my kids presents this
year and also doubt if I can even get them back home to see their
family.
My husband is a Private and doesn't make alot of money, much less
to support 5 people on one income. We try to pinch pennies when
we can. I try not to spend over a $100 a week for groceries, we
don't go out to eat, etc. It seems though, no matter how much you
try to save something is always coming up. We had $500 saved but
that went last month to fix the water pump on our van and now the
brakes are making an awful sound.
We would love to be able to go back to NC this Christmas and spend
time with the ones we love because we know we won't be able to see
them for a long time. We live only 1/2 mile away from the shooting
that took place here at Fort Hood on November 5th and I don't think
the kids and us have ever been that scared before. When something
like that happens it makes you realize just how short life is and
how we should cherish each moment we have with our family. You
just never know when it can be taken away from you and that's why
we would love to see our family this Christmas.
Thank you so much for reading our story. Sincerely, Julie England
#902091Sponsor Assist #902091
#902090 11/23/2009
Hi, my children's father PVT Burns, is in the Army and active in Iraq.
He will not be home again until 6/10 then finally 12/10. My family and
I are struggling to keep our home which is in foreclosure and although
he gives us money it will still be hard this Christmas. I was hoping you
could tell me where I can go to ensure my children have toys under the
tree. Please Help Elizabeth
#902090Sponsor Assist #902090
Thank you Jerry Morrison
#902089 11/23/2009
Ft. Benning, Ga
I am writing to find out how I can receive help with Christmas this
year for my children? I have three sons,Ryan, age 16(will be 17
on Christmas Eve), Jake, age 6, Jamie, age 2. My husband is
serving on his third deployment to Iraq and will not be home until
next fall. Any help would be greatly appreciated. We are going
to be in financial hardship this year. And the kids will be unable
to receive many, if any, gifts this year. Thank you in advance.
Mrs. Aundria Premo
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#902088 11/23/2009
Camp Pendleton, CA
Hi, my name is Lanie. In the past 6 years, my husband has missed 4
Christmases. He is finally home for the holiday and we are very grateful.
Unfortunately we are recovering from losing our home and dealing with
medical issues. Both our vehicles have had very expensive repairs. All
we want is a special Christmas for our children, especially since my
husband is home. We have 4 children, our son is 12, daughter 9, daughter
6, and son is 2. My husband is in the Navy. Thank you, since my son
(12 year old) was born with a very complex congenital heart defect, we
have had to be on a single income. Thank you for all the wonderful
work you do for the military families.
#902088Sponsor Assist #902088
Thank you The Voss Family
#902087 11/23/2009
Syracuse, NY
Hello,
Hi my name is Andrea and I am currently serving in the Navy. I am
on honor guard and render honors for Navy Veterans. I am also a
single mother of 5 children. Justin 13, Hayley 11, Walter 10, Adrian
10, Aiden 5. I am really struggling this year and I already know that
I will not be able to have a nice Christmas this year for them. I would
love to be able to give them a nice Christmas and be able to see their
smiling faces Christmas morning. I feel very bad that I can't give them
this and hope that someone may help, and if not I hope they can help
someone else in need! Thanks Andrea
#902087Sponsor Assist #902087
#902086 11/23/2009
Ft. Polk, LA
To Whom it may concern,
I have recently come of a 15 month deployment and this
Christmas things are going to be really tight for the
family. I am not one to usually ask for help for myself
but it's my kids happiness I am most concerned for. We
are traveling home for Christmas for the first time in
ten years and could use any assistance for travel and/or
presents for the kids. We are going to make it home for
Christmas come Heck or high water but things some bills
will have to slide and that is never good. I don't come
from a wealthy family and things are tight all over the
nation. I know I could sound more desperate and in need
but like I said before I have never been good at asking
for help. Thank you for your consideration,
SGT Kuszmaul, Erin E.
#902086Sponsor Assist #902086
Thank you Lisa Pfaffl
#902085 11/23/2009
Camp Pendleton. CA
Hi my name is Cheryl and my husband is active duty Marine for
7 years now. We have 5 kids together and we are in need of help
for the kids this year for Christmas.I normally work so that way
we have 2 incomes in the family but recently my health has gone
done hill so bad that it has prevented me from working. I have
back problems, blood problems, heart problems and breathing
problems. I have tried so hard to be able to get somethings for
our kids for Christmas but it has been so hard since I had also
got in an accident with in the past year that cost us $9,000 to fix
our car and our insurance would only pay so much for it. Then
there has been so many other things that had gone wrong like my
dog was attacked by another dog and ripped from under our fence
at our house and needed surgery. So many things have come up
that we needed to use the little bit of extra money we had for
Christmas.
Our kids daughter 9,son 8, daughter 5, son 3 and another son 2
will be happy with just about anything right now. I just want them
to have something under the tree this year, Please help us out
anything will be appreciated. Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year to you all. Thanks Cheryl
#902085Sponsor Assist #902085
Thank you The Voss Family
#902084 11/22/2009
Tierrasanta, Ca
Hello, My family and I are unfortunately finding
ourselves in need this Christmas.If you need I
can explain, but it's just been bad luck after
more bad luck. we are a navy family of 6 and
live in Tierrasanta, California. I would like
to know how to go about receiving help. I've
called a few local agencies here and it seems
I've waited to late to receive any assistance
here. If somone could help my family it would
truly make a diffrence to us. Lynn
#902084Sponsor Assist #902084
#902083 11/22/2009
San Diego, Ca
Hi my name is Jason Jackson and i am active duty navy, i just came
back from deployment on the USS Ronald Regan. I have four children
and one income. my wife stays at home with the three year old. we are
in a financial harship and need the help in the worse kind of way this
christmas. anything will help and i just want the kids to have a great
time and put a smile on their faces thank you and god bless!
Minelli Jackson
#902083Sponsor Assist #902083
Thank you Ginny Redwood Womens Rotary Club
#902082 11/22/2009
Camp Pendleton, CA
My husband is in the marine corp. He is a Sgt. At
camp pendleton. My husband has been to iraq twice
but came home and was in a car accident that made him
injured he has Three herniated discs . He will be
Medically retiring in the beginning of next year. This
year has been a tough year for the family with surgeries.
Doctor appt. to go to. Trying to get him better. Going
anywhere that could help him fight to get better so he
can stay in. He recently has a spinal cord stimulator
implanted in him and they say that it is the most they
can do for him right now and pain meds.. We have three
wonderful boys that are trying to understand right now
that they cant rough play with there dad or things that
cause to much activity they cant play either. Things are
really tight right now. The marine corp has messed up our
twice in the last two months we haven't gotten paid they
keep saying they will and wont. So were waiting on that
to get fixed. We spend alot on gas to doctors appt.
Daycare for doctors appt. There's other bills that have
came from this. Its just been hard. We have no money for
Christmas. Christmas isn't about toys or what your able
to get. Its about love and to us were religious so it's
someone's b-day. Even as much as I tell my three beautiful
boys that they still our kids and our excited about what
santa might bring them and I really don't want them
disappointed. We need help. Thank you for your time.
Danielle Lewis
#902082Sponsor Assist #902082
Thank you The Voss Family
#902081 11/22/2009
Ft. Hood, Tx
My husband and I are not able to give our kids a christmas
this year. Financial hardship has hit us hard. We have two
kids already. A 14yr old daughter and a 4yr old son. I am
pregnant with our 3rd child. He is active duty Army and has
yet to be able to spend a chritmas with them in the past 4 yrs.
We would greatly appreciate any help that anyone could give
to us to make this a little better for them.
Thank you very much,
Carla Cayo
#902081Sponsor Assist #902081
Thank you Alex Shaver
#902080 11/19/2009
Annapolis. Md
I have a wife and 2 kids. Currently enlisted in the U.S. Navy stationed
at Waterfront Readiness in Annapolis Md, I do what I can to make
ends meat. I deal with all of the bills and payments on my own salary,
even unexpected medical bills. My wife can't work due to a seizure
disorder that hereditarily passed to my son. A couple of years ago, our
son needed brain surgery to remove a lesion on the surface of his brain.
A year before that, he broke his femur bone on a trampoline that also
required surgery. My wife and I are trying to begin our lives with our
kids without having any other family in our area.
My wife and I weren't able to give our kids as good of a Christmas
as we wanted to last year. But luckily our kids were thankful for what
we could get them. We both made an agreement to not get each other
anything but to concentrate on the kids. Unfortunately, we can barely
do that! I just don't know what to do anymore. Please help my wife
and I give our kids a good christmas. They've been through so much
and definitely deserve it.
#902080Sponsor Assist #902080
Thank you S and S P
#902079 11/19/2009
Allentown,PA 18104
My name is Michelle and my husband is currently deployed to Iraq
and has been since Feb 2009. I am asking for help for our 3 children
aged 7-boy, 2-boy and 3 months-girl. This will be our 1st Christmas
without him, and due to moving into a bigger house, after paying rent,
bills, buying formula, diapers for 2 kids, goodnights for our oldest etc
we're left with next to nothing. We're not the type of people to ask for
help and I feel guilty for even posting something. I cant face the fact
of looking at our 2 oldest boys face on Christmas when they have
nothing to open. If ANYone could help, we would greatly appreciate it.
Our little girl is only 3 months old, and its ok if she doesnt have
Anything to open because she wont remember. At the very least THANK YOU
for taking the time to read this. God Bless!
#902079Sponsor Assist #902079
Thank you S and S P
#902078 11/19/2009
Oceanside, CA
Hi, my name is Cynthia Parada I live in Oceanside, Ca
and I was wondering how or what I need to do in order
to apply for assistance for the holiday season . My
husband is in the Army stationed in Fort Leonard Wood,
Missouri I have recently lost my job and have been
struggling to find a new one, my only income is my
unemployment and the child support for my daughters.
Thank you.
#902078Sponsor Assist #902078
#902077 11/18/2009
San Diego, Ca
My family and I were able to be with her for a whole week.
I have just arrived back at work and it seems like my mother
is slowly passing away and could be any day. US Navy
With my mothers illness we have used all of our Christmas
savings to go and see her for the last time. This years
Christmas will be difficult since my mother has always been
there for every Christmas and it does not seem like Christmas
with out her. My children will also notice that there will
not be very many gifts for them since all the money went to
see my mother. If any assistance can be provided to help my
children this Christmas it would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely, Eric Roker
#902077Sponsor Assist #902077
#902076 11/18/2009
Camp Pendleton, CA
Oceanside, Ca CHRISTMAS HELP
Hi my name is Diana and I am a proud United States
Marine's wife. We are currently stationed here in
Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, Ca. My husband is an
E-4 and active duty Marine he just returned from
Afganistan a week ago and will be deploying once
again in about 5 months, we have just been having
a rough year and a lot of unexpected expenses and
money has been really really tight and we don't
know how we will be able to provide for our children
during Christmas we are a family of 5 and well we
have 3 wonderful loving children a 6yr old son, 3yr
old daughter and a soon to be 1 yr old son. So if
you can help our family, please help us. We would
greatly appreciate any thing. God Bless You and
Have a Wonderful Day
#902076Sponsor Assist #902076
Thank you The Voss Family
#902075 11/19/2009
Holly, CO
I need some information and help with school
officials bullyinhg my son. Can you help? Also
need help with house payments. My husband is
in the Army National guard reserves and stationed
right now in Iraq. We need help with our house
payments. Audra Neal
#902075Sponsor Assist #902075
#902074 11/17/2009
Ft. Carson, Co
Hello my name is Ashley Sines I'm the wife of Sgt.
Christopher Sines My husband deployed to the middle
east in April of this year for a year long tour
leaving myself and our special needs son behind our
son is almost 19 months and was born with a number
of medical issues they sent my husband home in October
for a major operation our son needed to have done and
then they told him that he could stay here with us
instead of going back but my husband is so dedicated
to his job that he said I will be returning to help
my men finish what we started he can't imagine
abandoning his soldiers knowing that they count on
him since this is his second tour....
I hate asking for anything but I have to ask for help
to provide my son a nice Christmas.. Our son just
learned how to crawl and with his medical needs he's
not as far along as he should be in development I
always try to get my son toys that will help with his
development because that's what he needs to help him
develop to where he should be.... We live in Pueblo
Colorado but my husbands base is Fort Carson Colorado
Please any help would be great I just really ask for
things to help our son develop to where he needs to be
for a almost 19 month old child Thank you Ashley
#902074Sponsor Assist #902074
Thank you S and S P
#902073 11/17/2009
San Diego, Ca
Hi my name is Sheila Dela Cruz,35 and a mother of six kids.My
husband is Gerry and he's an E5 US Navy.my six kids are Leander
14, levi 12, lannah 9, sherry 5, gerrel 3 and jay-r 15 months.
My older kids leander, levi and lannah are still in the
Philippines right now.They lost their dad 9 years ago from a
car accident in the philippines. It was 2004 when i met Gerry
in Illinois and we got married and decided to live here in
San diego.We had 3 kids here sherry, gerrel and my miracle boy
Jay-r who's a baby after tubal ligation.My husband is the only
one working and we're always broke because everything has to go
to our bills.
And only this september my eldest got sick and undergoing therapy
due to depression.My husband needs to petition them to migrate
here but we still don't have enough for it. It really breaks my
heart thinking about how we're going to celebrate christmas again
this year.Eventhough we can't be together as complete family i just
wish that all my kids will be happy and i wish to see the smiles on
their faces when their opening their gifts for Christmas.We are
having financial difficulties right now that our bills even our
car insurance and cellphone are past due.My younger kids especially
my 5 year old girl who's in kindergarten needs some clothes since
i can't shop for them.I just wish that this Christmas my kids in
the Philippines as well as here will have something to open on
Christmas eve.Sometimes we even ran out of food and gas and also
diapers for my 2 babies. We're having a very hard time coping with
our daily needs and i've been depressed for the past few months.I
miss my kids so much and i wish one of thesedays we'll all be
together soon as one complete and happy family.Right now we're
living in a military housing here in san diego ca. i would be so
happy if somebody can help me and fulfill my wish this Christmas.
Thank you so much for all the people who have big hearts and very
#902073Sponsor Assist #902073
#902072 11/17/2009
Ft.Carson, Co
HELLO MY NAME IS STEPHANIE CLAUSEN AND IM WRITING
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM. MY HUSBAND AND
OUR FAMILY RELOCATED TO FT CARSON A FEW MONTHS AGO
FROM FT STEWART. WE HAVE A LITTLE GIRL NAMED MALLORY,
SHE IS ALMOST THREE. MY HUSBAND RETURNED FROM IRAQ
LAST DEC. AND EVERY SINCE HAS BEEN STRUGGLE.
OUR LITTLE BOY, JEFFREY JAMES CLAUSEN JR PASSED
AWAY FEB 10 2009 AT A YR OLD AND THEN MY MOTHER,
CHARLOTTE NEWMAN ON APRIL 06 2009 AND WITH ALL THE
FUNERAL BILLS AND US MOVING AND ME EXPECTING AGAIN
WE ARE WORRIED OUR LITTLE GIRL MIGHT NOT HAVE A
GOOD CHRISTMAS. SHE HAS BEEN THRU ALOT ALREADY AND
IM TRYING TO MAKE SURE THAT DOESNT HAPPEN. PLEASE
LET ME KNOW IF THIS ORG. CAN HELP. THANK YOU
#902072Sponsor Assist #902072
Thank you ERIN FREY
#902071 11/17/2009
San Diego, CA
Hello my name is kimberly, i am a the spouse to En2 schakel in the
united states Navy San deigo. We have 3 beautiful children lucas (6)
taylor ann (5) and carson audry (2) This year has been pretty bad
financially for us. Earlier this year my husband was suppose to go to
Iraq, so we decided to move back to wisconsin to be closer to family.
2 weeks before he was suppose to leave it was cancelled and we had
already moved home. in sept we moved back out to san deigo to be
with my husband and so the kids could go go to school out here instead
of having to switch in the middle of the year. We have been living in
a hotel and finally getting our house the first week of december. In
december we are suppose going to wiconsin to get or stuff and bring
it back to california, and really i am not sure how we are even going
to afford that. Im glade we all get to be together for christmas in our
new home but i am not sure how we are going to be able to have a
christmas for our children. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
god bless everyone and thank you for taking your time in reading this!!
#902071Sponsor Assist #902071
#902070 11/17/2009
Tacoma, WA
Hello everyone,
My name is SPC Herbert D. Jones. My wife and I have 3 wonderful
kids, Gabby (7), Chris (5), and Aaron (2). I recently returned
from a 15 mth deployment to the Middle East and this is the
first time I've been home for this time of year in 3 years. I
have to be honest and say that we've been having a hard time
since I returned financially. We don't currently have any severe
loan or debt issues, however we are living paycheck to paycheck
and I really don't know how I can give the kids the Christmas
they deserve with the little that we've had left after the bills
are paid.
My wife is currently working towards her bachelor's degree, so
the ownness is totally on me right now. I don't know how or even
IF someone could help, but I have to ask, not because of me, but
because of them. It has been really hard on them with me being
gone the last few years with Korea and then the deployment. I
want to show them that Christmas can be a happy time too and not
just sad or disappointing. Please if any of you know of anything
I can do or a way I can give my kids an awesome holiday season let
me know. I have attached the most recent family picture when I
#902070Sponsor Assist #902070
Thank you S and S P
#902069 11/17/2009
Oceanside, Ca
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
My name is Dawn and my husband is currently serving in the
Marine Corps and will be deploying right after the holiday season.
We have a 3 year old daughter and another on the way, due in
June. I am a stay at home mom and my husband is training too
often for either one of us to have another job for additional income.
We are trying to save our money for a bed for our daughter to grow
into and a few small things for Christmas. If anyone is able to provide
us with toddler clothes, baby diapers (for the one on the way), a bed
for our daughter or any general help it would be much appreciated
this holiday season. Thank you
Dawn Powell
#902069Sponsor Assist #902069
Thank you The Voss Family
#902068 11/16/2009
#209067 11/16/2009
Annapolis Md
My husband is in the Navy and is stationed in Annapolis Md, We
have two young kids 8 year old boy and 3 year old girl. I have not
been able to find a job that we would be able to afford daycare.
Over the last couple of years we have come into some medical
bills due to our sons surgery's that take up most of our money. We
are normally able to give our kids a good Christmas, but this year
I am unsure on how we are going to be able to afford it. We would
appreciate any help that we can get. Andrea
#902067Sponsor Assist #902067
#902066 11/16/2009
Nas JRB Fort Worth Texas
I am the spouse of a Cpl. of the United States Marine Corps. We
are currently stationed on Nas JRB Fort Worth Texas. We have
three wonderful children (Clara-4, Dayton 22mths, Jaxson 4mths).
Money has been tight for us. I have been looking for a job but I
have to find one that would pay enough for daycare. On top of
providing for our children, we had a situation where my niece
was taken by CPS and to prevent her from going to foster care
we took her in. So now we are trying to provide for six people in
our household. We are making it but it doesnt look like we will
have any extra money for Christmas. We are really needing some
help in this matter. Any kind of help would mean the world to us.
Thank you and God Bless!!
#902066Sponsor Assist #902066
Thank you James and Ashley Spinella
#902065 11/16/2009
Hello, my name is silena Forsey and Im a wife of a
disabled Veteran. We have four children 2 Boys
benjamin 13, samuel 9, Madison 6 and megan 4. I was
wondering if there was any help available for
christmas time? anything would be
greatly appreciated. thank you so much.
Silena Forsey
#902065Sponsor Assist #902065
Thank you Bryan & Stacy Mohr
#902064 11/16/2009
aberdeen south Dakota
Hello,
my name is amanda i was doing some research to see if there is
any programs out there to help me visit my fiancee he is stationed
in wa, and im in south dakota, we know he will be getting deployed
soon and wanted to see each other before he does get deployed i
just didnt know if there is any programs out there that do help with
that or not thank you for takin the time to read and answer my question.
amanda ogden
#902064Sponsor Assist #902064
#902063 11/16/2009
Ft. Story, VA
My name is SPC Christopher Crum, I am trying to find
some help for christmas time for my two children. I am
literally using every dollar I have just to pay bills
and keep food on the table. The little I have managed
to save will be spent on the trip from Ft Story, VA to
Atlanta,GA. This is where our family will be getting
together for the Holidays.I would really like to be able
to have a few gifts for them from me and Santa under
the tree this year. Any assistance would be greatly
appreciated. Thank You, Christopher Crum
#902063Sponsor Assist #902063
#902062 11/16/2009
Camp Pendleton, Ca
I am a proud wife and like many others, it is so hard to
reach out and ask for help during the holidays. My husband
is a US marine stationed at Camp Pendleton. The last few
years have been rough and no matter how hard we try these
days, and with me only working part time, things are so
rough. Do we doubt we are great parents, never, because
our wonderful children never expect much.
For their selflessness we are gratful, but this year we
would really like to give them something. Some holiday
they can look back at and remember. We scrape and pinch
just to get by and sometimes we have to make due without,
but we make .it some how. We really would love to give our
family something this holiday. Thanksgiving dinner or
Christmas. Thank you so much.
The Pittman Family
#902062Sponsor Assist #902062
Thank you ERIN FREY
#902061 11/15/2009
#902060 11/14/2009
Ft. Polk, LA
My name is Desaray, I am the wife of an Active Duty soldier. We are
stationed in Fort Polk, LA. We have 3 children, Jacob 9, Haley 6, and
Nathan 1. This year we are financially strapped, we bareley even have
money for food. I really want my children to be able to have a
Christmas this year. My husband was in Iraq the last two years for
Christmas and even missed Nathan's birth. He will be home this
Christmas but will be gone again next Christmas. Any help would
be greatly appreciated, wether it be toys for my children or help with
a Christmas dinner. Thank you so much in advance!
Desaray
#902060Sponsor Assist #902060
Thank you The Lasater Family
#902059 11/14/2009
Warminster,Pa
Hi I have heard that u can help families that is
in need for christmas. I am active duty and my
husband just lost his job. We had two wonderful
kids with big hearts. We are making it but not
alot or if any for christmas. We leave in PA and
just wodering if u can help. Please email me please
Patricia Wagner
#902059Sponsor Assist #902059
#902058 11/14/2009
Ft. Campbell, KY
Hello, My name is Alethia Turley and we are currently stationed at
Fort Campbell, KY. We are having a hard time making ends meet,
literally living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to afford groceries
let alone presents for my children. My husband is currently deployed
and is scheduled to come home Dec. 20, I am doing everything I can
to make Christmas this year a good one.
We will be getting the best present of all back home to us, but there
is nothing like the warmth of a child's smile who wakes up Christmas
morning and finds gifts under the tree. I have three children, they are
9, 6 and 4...Devyn, Abbey and Kaylee respectively. I am hoping that
someone finds my plea for help this year and takes my family under
their wing. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
#902058Sponsor Assist #902058
Thank you Candice Atwood
#902057 11/12/2009
Ft. Bragg, NC
We are a military family stationed on Fort Bragg, Nc
with two graet boys 2 and 8. This year is seriously
hard for us. My husband is the only one working this
year due to the fact that child care for two children
is just too expensive for me to be working out of the
home. If I work and all of my wages literally go to
childcare. We are struggling with our bills and have
no clue how we are doing holidays this year. For one
thing my husband's unit has decided not to give him
any leave this year so he will not be home for the
holidays at all and we have no family here. I feel
bad for my kids bacause usually we can afford a
descent christmas for them, this year we don't even
know how we are doing anything for Christmas. Usually
on thanksgiving I cook dinner for all the guys in my
husbands unit that don't have families to go home to,
this year we don't even know if we will have a
thanksgiving. We are looking for a miracle. Any help
with Thanksgiving or christmas would be a blessing.
Even help with food would be wonderful. Any help would
be appreciated. Thank You for Reading This and God bless.
#902057Sponsor Assist #902057
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902056 11/12/2009
Skiatook, Oklahoma
Our first son was born December 2007 and because of a
deployment Tyson was unable to be there for his birth
and only saw him for about 2 weeks before going to Iraq.
Our oldest, Trenton was 11 months old before he was able
to live in the same house with his father. We had our
second son this past July, and once again Tyson was sent
across seas. He has never spent a Christmas with his
family due to being across seas. We had to spend all
of our saved money on a fixing a vehicle and moving me
and my boys back to Oklahoma to be with family while
Tyson is away. We have even been staying with my parents
in Oklahoma trying to pay off bills before moving into
our own house by December. Any help would be greatly
appreciated, I know my youngest son is too young to know
what is going on, but I would hate to not have anything
special for both my boys.Thank you,
#902056Sponsor Assist #902056
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902055 11/12/2009
Ft.Hood.Tx
Hello,
We are a Military family stationed at Fort Hood.
We have 4 girls and a boy on the way anyday now.
This Christmas is going to be rough since I have
lost my job and the income just isn't there to
pay bills and get Christmas toys and things for
our kids. My husband was in Iraq for the past 2
Christmas's and it has been really hard on our
kids and family. Our baby was born while he was
deployed and I was alone tending to a newborn and
3 little girls. We really want a nice Christmas
together since it has been so long since we have
been together for the Holidays. Any help we can
get would be wonderful and a true blessing. Our
girls are 9,11,14,11 months,and a boy due anyday now.
Thanks in advance and let me know what I need to
do for requesting any help we can get.Shirah family
#902055Sponsor Assist #902055
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902054 11/12/2009
Ft. Campbell, Ky
Hi my name is Missy and I am a proud Army wife we are currently stationed
in Ft Campbell Ky. We are looking for a little help times are tight right
now for everyone and its hard asking for help but we do need it. We are
behind on our car payment and insurance payment but to make maters worse
Christmas is fast approaching and we have no clue how we are going to be
able to even feed our kids let alone get them gifts.
We have had my parents both diagnosed with life threatening diseases and
at the most given 5 years to live so we have been traveling back and forth
to them to help them out during chemo treatments and that has been taking
alot of money in gas. If anyone is willing to help it will be the greatest
wish. It's hard to get caught up and its even harder to see ur child's sad
face when he ask for something and u can't get it due to a negitive account.
Thanks God Bless. love, The Bennett's (Joshua, Missy, Gavin and Payton)
#902054Sponsor Assist #902054
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902053 11/10/2009
Ft.Polk, Louisiana
My name is Tracy Lewis. My husband is fairly new to the military,
we recently moved to our first duty station at fort Polk Louisiana.
We have six children, with him being lower ranked we do not have
much income as well as being new to the area I was unsure of the
assistance for Christmas help around here. As of right now I do
not think that my children will be able to have a Christmas because
of lack of funds. We also no longer live close to family so there
won't be much of a celebration with extended family.
I was looking up on the internet to find out if there were any
programs that were still open that I could enroll my kids in for
them to receive something for Christmas and this was the only thing
that I was able to find that I was able to contact anyone via email.
Please let me know if there are any programs or anything I can look
into.Thank you for your time Tracy
#902053Sponsor Assist #902053
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902052 11/10/2009
New Jersey, NY
hello
how do we get on the list of families that need help? we got assigned
recruiting duty in new jersey, we are living check to check and struggling
to make ends meet. my husband is active duty marine corps. we have
two girls that are very excited for christmas and all i can think about is
how are we going to get presents for them this year and my daughters
birthday in november? I'm not the type of person to ask for help, but we
don't know what to do anymore at this point. my husband is a wonderful
man, and does what he can to provide for us. my daughter is 4 years
old and my other daughter is turning 3 and she is special needs. she
has apraxia with sensory disorder so no one can be near her but me, so
i have no choice but to stay home with them or i would have tried to find
a job to help make ends meet. But due to her disability i have to be the
one to be taking care of her. thank you very much for your time and i
look forward from hearing back from you soon. lori kambeck
#902052Sponsor Assist #902052
Thank you Pastor Maria Hernandez
#902051 11/10/2009
My name is Stephanie. I am an E-4 in the USAF. I am a
single mother of the most beautiful 14 month old boy!
I have had a hard time this year making ends meet.
It will be my sons first real christmas, hopefully the
first he will remember and I am not in any financial
state to make it a good one. Any help would be
greatly appreciated! Thank you, Stephanie
#902051Sponsor Assist #902051
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902050 11/10/2009
Ft. Stewart,GA
Hello, my name is Jason Hall and I am in the army currently
stationed at ft. Stewart and I am desperately seeking help for
chistmas I was wondering what kind of programs there are
and if you could help I just pcs here and it was a horribale
move im so behind and I need to catch up or I will have
nothing so to do that I wont have Christmas for my children
a have a son and a daughter 6 yrs and 10 mnths so I you
would let me know what I have to do I would appreciate it
thank you PFC Jason hall
#902050Sponsor Assist #902050
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902049 11/8/2009
Ft. Hood, Tx
My name is Selena and my husband of course is currently
deployed and I am asking for help for my 3 children
because this yr was just a good yr for us with bills
and unforseen circumstances back home..
And I never want to let my children down and not have
a xmas for them my oldest son is 5 my middle son is 3
and my baby girl just turned 1. Anything would help
thank you.
#902049Sponsor Assist #902049
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902048 11/8/2009
#902047 11/8/2009
Ft. Hood, Tx
THIS IS THE FIRST CHRISTMAS THAT MY HUSBAND
WILL BE WITH US SINCE THE LAST TWO 07 08 HE WAS
IN IRAQ AND WE ARE STRUGGLING.NOT ONLY IS IT
CHRISTMAS BUT MY YOUNGEST SONS BIRTHDAY ON
THE 26TH.SO THE FIRST TIME DAD WILL BE HERE TO
SEE HIS SON CUT THE CAKE.I WOULD LIKE ANY HELP
TO MAKE THIS BE A DECENT CHRISTMAS SINCE DAD
WILL NOT BE HERE NEXT ON AGAIN.THINGS ARE TIGHT
RIGHT NOW CONSIDERING THAT WE ARE NEW TO FORT
HOOD AND WE HAVE TO PAY CAR INSURANCE.I HAVE
TO SONS ONE IS 7 AND MY YOUNGEST WILL BE 2 DEC 26.
ANY LITTLE HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
THANKS VANESSA
#902047Sponsor Assist #902047
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902046 11/7//2009
Watertown , NY
Hello, I'm a mother of two, Megan 16 and Xaiver 2, my husband
is currently deployed to Iraq and this will be our first Christmas
without him, and we are unsure how were going to provide a
Christmas for our kids, any help would be most appreciated.
Thank You, Jennetta Hill
#902046Sponsor Assist #902046
#902045 11/6/2009
Camp Pendleton, CA
Hi, I am a 28 year old mother of 2 children. Boy (9), Girl (7). I am
asking for some help with the holidays. My husband deployed with
the Marines in September, and this will be our first holiday with no
family. Home for us is New York, and flying home is out of the
question for us. I just had a $1,300 truck repair and I am afraid that
I am not going to be able to catch up in time. My son has taken on the
roll as "man of the house" and is incredibly helpful to me, his sister is
Autistic and he is so selfless, I am so proud of him. She requires ALOT
of time and attention, and he never complains! I am hoping to be able
to make their Christmas a good one seeing it is their first without daddy
(since they were too little to remember) Im scared of taking on the
holiday task alone, but I am kindly asking for any help to give my
'babies' the Christmas morning they both deserve, l am just unable to
do that on my own this year. Any help would be so greatly appreciated.
Thank You !!
#902045Sponsor Assist #902045
Thank you Sara Delancey, Kelley Jaime, Emilie Millan, and Gina Buscetta
#902044 11/5/2009
San Diego, Ca
Hi I'm Angie and I'm married to an active Navy. We are currently station
in San Diego, CA. We have 3 boys. My oldest is 5 years old and I have
3 year olds twin. I am getting depress of thinking where to get a money
to buy my sons a christmas gift and a birthday gifts. We are so tight with
money right now that all our money goes to our bills. I want them to have
a nice christmas and a birthday. My eldest birthday falls on the 30th of
December and my twin boys falls on the 10th of January. This year is not
really good for us. We got into a car accident in a freeway and damage
our car. The car who hit me just run and didn't stop. My insurance
company didn't pay for the repair 'cuz I don't have a non insured motorist
on my policy. Then one day my tire was flat 'cuz i run over a nail and I
have to buy a new tire. One bad luck to another. All I want is for my baby
to have a gift to open on Christmas day and their birthday. I just want
them to be happy on those special days. I don't need anything for myself
and for my husband as long my kids have something. I really appreciate
if somebody can help me fulfill my wish for this christmas. God bless and
I hope everybody's wishes will come true.Thank you very much.
#902044Sponsor Assist #902044
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902043 11/4/2009
Ft. Riley, Kansas
Hello my name is Samantha and my husband is Matthew. We
have 7 children Kyle 17, Kiersten 14, Kassidy 10, Sierra 8,
Kaleb 6, Konner 3, and Kayden 2 and are expecting at this
time. We live in Fort Riley Kansas. I am writing because we
are in desperate need of help with Christmas. My husband is
active duty army and will be deploying in February. Due to
him only being a PFC our income really isn't that much and
we do have a large family. We do live in post housing and
usually do alright with our bills and such but we don't have the
extra money for Christmas as we do live pay to pay also with
another baby on the way it makes things tight. I am just praying
someone can help us this year We really want the children to
have a nice Christmas before their Dad leaves because he might
not be home for the next depending on leave. It really hurts my
heart to know they might go without with all the other changes
they have going on with my husband leaving. Any help is
greatly appreciated and I want to thank everyone for taking the
time for our family, I know there are many families in need and
I wish them all the best. God bless, Samantha and Family
#902043Sponsor Assist #902043
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902042 11/3/2009
fort knox ky
we need help for our christmas for our
kids and food and holing how do w get help
#902042Sponsor Assist #902042
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902041 11/3/2009
North Carolina
I am Amanda, U.S. Marine's wife and a mother to four precious children.
My husband is currently deployed overseas and we are unsure if he will
return before the new year. Every year the struggles of keeping a
household together, paying bills, and dealing with unexpected issues,
such as needing new tires on a vehicle or a child needing braces, is
overwhelming. Christmas is approaching fast and the worries of not
being able to provide our children with a blessed Christmas are hard.
Our oldest daughter is 12 and she came in the bedroom and saw me
crying. That alone is enough to break my heart because I always hide
my fears from them so it doesn't bother them. She saw the budget paper
in front of me showing that there was no money for the holidays. I told
her not worry that Moms always find a way. She looked at me and said,
"I love you Momma no matter if we have Christmas or not!" I would
love to give my children, Mikahla 12, Katelyn 8, Michael 7, and Jacob 5,
a Christmas filled with joy and love. I can provide plenty of love but I
need help providing the joy!
Thank you and God Bless, The Hammons Family
Thank you Ashley Spinella Family
#902041Sponsor Assist #902041
#902040 11/2/2009
Prairie View, KS
My husband is an Army Soldier. I'm unable to live with my
husband who is stationed at Ft. Huachuca and its costing a
furtune to pay for two house holds. we have two wonderful
little boys who have been great boys this year. Our oldest
has been a great big boy helper with his little brother.
He is 9 years old and doesn't ask for much. Our second son
has Down Syndrome and is in pre-school this year and seems
to be making leaps and bounds in school.
The reason why I have to ask for help this year is my van
broke down and the money that was saved for Christmas was
used to fix the van.
Thank you so much for reading this and for help.
Happy Holidays!
Terrie
#902040Sponsor Assist #902040
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902039 11/2/2009
Fort Stewart, Ga
Hi, My name is Miranda. My husband is a solider for the Army.
He returned back from his 3rd tour in Iraq in February, 2009.
We have 2 wonderful kids; Hunter(boy) who is 9 and Dacey(girl)
who is 5. I am currently in college trying to get a degree so I can
help out my family financially. I am asking if any can please assist
us in gifts this year for christmas. It doesn't have to be much. Due
to financial hardships I am worried that we can not get them a couple
things this year.
My sons birthday is 5 days after christmas. This just
makes it 10 times harder. My kids are my world. I am trying. My
husband has to go to Virginia for school. He leaves next Tuesday and
he will not be back until the 19th or 20 th of December. That just
means more money we have to try and come up with out of our
pockets that we do not have to begin with. This year has been so
hard for my kids. Thanks for listening and God Bless.
Miranda
#902039Sponsor Assist #902039
Thank you The Lasater Family
#902038 11/2/2009
Ft. Campbell, Ky
Hello my name is Jessica Jimenez, a proud military wife. My
husband I are looking for any assistance that is offered. We are
a family of 7 my husband and myself, Alyissa age 12 Ashleigh
age 11, Caden and Cayne age 8 and Mason age 3. We are having
issues paying our bills since my husband returned from Korea last
year. My husband is active duty and stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky
and have tried all our resources here. We have applied for food
stamps to help us feed our family and got denied due to that fact
that we were only 80 dollars over the mark to receive.
Since we have done so we have had issues paying all our bills or just
paying part of them to make sure we have enough food for our family,
and will the holidays coming up I am even more worried that I will
not be able to help them smile on Christmas morning without, losing
are car or use of our phone. Please any help would be greatly
appreciated.Thank you from deep within our hearts
Jessica Jimenez
#902038Sponsor Assist #902038
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902037 11/2/2009
Suffolk.VA
I know this is alot to ask but we are in need of christmas assistance
this year. My husband is active duty and i am stay at home mom.
We have nine kids, (13,1,2,9,8,7,5,4,3,1,). I am not looking for alot
of gifts for them just at least one present a piece to open on
christmas morning. I am also asking for stocking help.
I know that may sound silly but stockings are a big part of christmas.
We have had hard times like many people. We are struggling to make ends
meet and then right when we feel like we are getting to our goal,
something else happens and we are right back where we were.
Please if anyone can help us in anyway.
Thank you Chatney Morey
#902037Sponsor Assist #902037
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902036 11/2/2009
North Carolina
To whom it may concern,
My name is Melanie and I am the proud mother of 5 children and
3 step children (they live in El Paso with the mother). I am also the
proud wife of a Staff Sgt. in the United Stated Marine Corps. We
were recently stationed here in North Carolina from San Diego
about 4 months ago. I had to leave a job that paid very well. Well
enough that my 4 children from a previous marriage did not need
for anything. Their father does not pay child support and does not
want anything to do with them. My current husband has taken on
the roll as their father and supports them the best he can not to
mention he pays $950.00 per month in child support for his children
from a previous marriage. He is such an awesome man and does
all he can for us and manages to always be there for his fellow
Marines and he coaches my sons football team. He has been to Iraq
4 times and missed the birth of our only child together. I have 13
years experience in the dental management field and am in no way
looking for a hand out but a job in the Wilmington NC area. I had
a company car at my last job but because I left we now only own
a Jetta and motorcycle which he drives to work to save on gas).
This makes it impossible to travel as a family of 7, any where. The
economy has really taken a toll on our family. My husband does
not know I am looking for help but not being able to find a job has
been heart breaking. We are stressed beyond belief. A job for me
would be a blessing. The holidays are around the corner and I am
desperate. My husbands two brothers are also Marines, one of
which is in Afghanistan. He has a lot to worry about and it hurts
me to see the weight on his shoulders every day. If anyone can
help direct me to a job I would be forever greatful.
Humble and greatfully
Melanie
#902036Sponsor Assist #902036
#902035 11/2/2009
Texas city, Texas
Hi I'm the wife of a Iraqi vet who just got back in April 2009
and will soon be leaving again this year do to financial hardship.
I would like to know if anybody donates any big vehicles? like a
15 passenger van. I'm also a mother of six which is why i was
looking for a van that i can fit all my kids plus cargo.
Thank you
Christina Pena
#902035 Sponsor Assist #902035
#902034 11/2/2009
SPANAWAY WA,98387
I HAVE A 3YEAR OLD BABYGIRL MY HUSBANDS DEPLOYED
I HAVE NO FRIENDS OR FAMILY IM HERE ALONE WITH
NOBODYS HELP IT WOULD BE GREAT IF SOMEONE ADOPTED
MY DAUGHTER. PLEASE REPLY.THANKYOU
TINA OREJEL
#902034 Sponsor Assist #902034
Thank you Nicole Stokes
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902033 10/26/2009
Fort Leonard Wood, MISSOURI
Hello
I have a friend who her and her family arrived from Germany at
Fort Leonard Wood at the beginning of August and they have
been living in a hotel since then waiting on housing. Her husband
just returned from 15 months in Iraq in June and then they left
Germany at the end of July to come back to the states. Needless to
say that they are VERY STRESSED! There are 5 family members-
2 adults and 3 kids plus 1 dog and 1 cat living in a hotel. Also the
hotel has NO kitchen so they are eating alot of pizza, sandwiches
and things like that. They are getting housing allowance but it is
NOT covering the hotel, food and gas money since they have to
drive the kids to school. If anyone out there would like to help
them I know that they would appreciate it. They have looked into
renting off base but the housing market in the area they are in is
crazy. Lots of people are trying to rent the same house so it is a
stressful time for them. Especially with the holidays coming up.
Just email me and I can give you her info for you to contact her.
Thanks everyone.
#902033 Sponsor Assist #902033
#902032 10/26/2009
Ft.Bragg, NC
My name is Crystal. I am married to a wonderful soldier
and we have two very beautiful and wonderful children.
Lexus our daughter is 7 and our son Brandon is 15. Both
are very deserving children. We are currently stationed
here at Fort Bragg, NC. These past few months have been
little rough since my husband returned from deployment.
He has had a few surgery procedures finding out he
contracted MRSA from his recent deployment to Afghan. We
are finally back on our feet, however with Christmas just
around the corner we are worried our children will not
have a Christmas. My husband has received orders to PCS
to Fort Stewart, GA on Jan. 8th. We can get an advance
in pay to move us, but it will just be another bill to
add to what we already have.
I am hoping there is someone out there who may be able
to help our family for Christmas. Both of my children
already made out their Christmas list. I at least wanted
to get them a few of the things they wanted. They are
very greatful for what they have and what they get and
I just wanted to see a few smiles this Christmas. This
will be our first Christmas with my husband and their
father in 2 yrs. He was gone the last two. Thank you
for taking the time to read this and GOD BLESS you all
who have not forgotten our soldiers and those who help
our men and women in uniform.
Crystal Hammond
#902032 Sponsor Assist #902032
Thank you John and Maria Griffin
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902031 10/26/2009
San Diego, Ca
Hello-
My name is Kim, my husband active duty Navy and had been serving
for 2 years. We are currently stationed in San Diego, CA. We have
had a lot of things go on this year that cost us a lot of unexpected
expense. I had to have a lot of dental work done and then found out
that I had hit my max on insurance. However, I am still having pain
and it is going to cost me about $2000 more to get want needs to be
fixed so I can get out of pain. In order to pay for this we will have to
cut expenses other places. So we are in need of some gift cards for
groceries and gas.
Also with the holidays coming up if we could get a gift card to help
purchase gifts for your 2 children would be great. We have a 5 yr.
old boy and a 7 yr. old girl. We try to do everything right and save
but we have just had one expense after another and I have had
dental pain for almost 3 months now so we could use some help.
Thank You!!
#902031 Sponsor Assist #902031
#902030 10/26/2009
Tacoma, Washington
HI MY NAME IS DIANA I AM MARRIED TO A MILITARY ACTIVE
DUTY SOLDIER I HAVE 2 BABYS MY HUSBAND IS DEPLOYED
THIS IS HIS 3RD TIME IT HAS BEEN HARD BECUASE I JUST
CAME FROM MEXICO AND HE SENDS ME 300 DOLLARS PER
MONTH HE SAYS THE REST IS TO PAY HIS BILLS BUT AS YOU
KNOW I HAVE TO BUY DIAPERS, FORMULA,FOOD, AND NEED
TO PAY RENT IM UNEMPLOY BECAUSE I HAVE NOONE TO
TAKE CARE OF MY BABIES AND CHILD CARE IS EXPENSIVE
WHAT CAN I DO I REALLY NEED HELP
#902030 Sponsor Assist #902030
902029 10/26/2009
Ft.Hood , Texas
HI IM TIFFANY FROM FORT HOOD TEXAS .
MY HUSBAND IS IN IRAQ AND ME AND MY
ANGELS NEED A ANGEL I HAVE 2 GIRLS
3 BOYS AGES 10,12,14,15,17 FOR
CHRISTMAS.ANYTHING YOU CAN DO WOULD
BE A BLESSING. THANK YOU THE WATKINS
FAMILY.
Nicole Watkins
#902029 Sponsor Assist #902029
Thank you Suzi Opitz
#902028 #10/21/2009
Camp Pendleton, CA
Hello My name is Tayna . My husband is active duty navy .
Our family has been through alot in the past year . I has a
bad miscarriage that had to have surgery then 3 months
later another surgery that later i mean last month i found out
went wrong . I will have to go through another surgery again .
My family is so great and loving an supportive to me . We also
just moved in the past 20 days which took everything we had .
My four children an husband are very special to me and I would
love to see them have a special christmas this year but we are
unable to give them it . I would to ask you to help us or guide
us to the help we could be offered to give our family a special
christmas .
Thank you God bless
#902028 Sponsor Assist #902028
#902027 10/21/2009
Camp Lejune, NC
My name is Amy Carter . I am the wife of a US Marine, James
Carter. We are currently stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Camp
Lejeune in North Carolina . My husband is currently away in
training. He is being transferred to another Marine Corps base
that is 50 miles away. When he returns from training he will
have to drive back and forth to work at that base which will
total more than 100 miles a day in driving.
We have two children, Dusty (son) 16yrs old and is a special
needs child. Kayla (daughter) 13yrs old but will be 14 Nov 24 .
Dusty was born with multiple medical issues. Seizures,
microcephaly , an immune system disorder (inability to produce
one of the two immune system antibodies). In 60 yrs of research
at Duke they had never seen anyone that was not able to produce
that certain antibody. So they did not know what to tell me.
He gets sick pretty easy. He has had meningitis once and strep
throat probably 40 times in his lifetime. When we get the cold
it is like the flu to him. Which really scares me because of
this whole swine flu/h1n1 virus? He will be one of the 1st
recipients of the swine flu vaccine when it is delivered to
the Naval hospital on base. Over the summer he somehow got
salmonella. When he did he started having seizures on Thurs/Fri
and did not stop till Tuesday. One of the seizures hit the part
of the brain that regulates body temps. His went down too low
and the ICU team acted quickly. While there they did a lot of
tests on him. On a MRI they found that the back of his brain
was compressed against his brain stem. They need to fix that
by way of brain surgery at Duke University in Durham NC. Duke
is over 3 hours away. They also think he may have MS.
I also have multiple medical issues. I have had 17 surgeries
since 1992. I broke my spine in 2005. That was due to a severe
case of degenerative disc disease that I was diagnosed with.
In 1999, at the age of 26, I had the spine of an 80yr old woman.
When I broke it they had to perform surgery in order to fix it.
Otherwise I would have paralyzed myself very easily. I even
surprised them by not having more issues when I broke it. I
have had 7 mini-strokes; heart stopped 5 times, cancer 3 times,
developing diabetes 2 yrs ago and more.
On Sept 1 2009, our wedding anniversary, I was told by my doctor
that I may have cancer again. She was convinced I do have it.
She is currently running tests on me for more information. Myself
and my son already go to numerous doctors appts each month and
now to add the new issues we will be going even more. We recently
found out that our daughters anemia has gotten worse as well.
Our problem is that we currently have one running vehicle that is
a SUV. My husband has a 91 Honda CBR 600 F3 motorcycle and a 93
Nissan 240. But they are not running. He pretty much knows the
problems on the motorcycle but is not sure what is wrong with the
Nissan. He has been trying to work on the motorcycle but because
of financial issues he has not been able to finish it. When he gets
home from training we do not have many choices. He will have to
have something to drive to and from the other base where he will
be working. But without one of the other modes of transportation
fixed then he will have to drive our only vehicle. That is a
problem because we have a lot of medical appts to go to, surgeries,
tests and so on because of our medical issues. With him going back
and forth with the SUV the gas that will be needed is not in our
budget. That and all the appts.
My husband and I both have been a victim of identity theft. As a
result, our auto insurance sky rocketed. It went from about $75 a
month to over $400 a month. We have been trying to fix that issue
but ran into a road block. We have even got the citations in
question fingerprinted. They found no fingerprints at all. That
did not help. Now the courts in Florida say my husband must first
pay a fee for a case to be opened in court. Then try to prove to
a judge that the tickets are not his. The problem is that the
person that he has mixed up with has the exact same name as my
husband. Same birthday but exactly 20yrs apart. Their drivers
license number both start with the same 6 letters/numbers. So
we have to somehow prove that that is not him on the tickets.
So you see any extra expense is just not in our budget. We need
help getting either his motorcycle or car fixed for several reasons.
We cannot afford for him to drive the SUV to work for several
reasons. We cannot afford to get either one of them fixed them
right not nor can we afford not to fix either one right now.
I am writing you to ask for help. We were even unable to afford
to get our children their clothes, shoes, supplies and even
eyeglasses for school this year. We really need some type of
help with this. I really appreciate you taking time out of your
busy day to read my letter. I really hope that someone is able
to and willing to help us.
Thank you, Amy Carter
#902027 Sponsor Assist #902027
#902026 10/21/2009
Ft. Irwin, Ca Toys 4 Tots does not svc area
Hi My name is Lisa,my husband is currently stationed in Ft Irwin while I am
living in Massachusetts.This has been a very tough year. I am disabled due
to a double level spinal fusion which resulted in backfailure. We sent our
oldest daughter Gina off to college.Our middle daughter Angela was
diagnosed today with a double fracture on both sides of her L3 spine, and
our son also today was casted for severs disease. I have been spending
the majority of my time at surgeons,cast rooms, pharmacies, and the
pediatrician. I have tried to apply for toys for tots, but cant seem to find a
way to apply on line. I can't make it into the places listed to apply as for I'm
not even supposed to be walking around. I would greatly appreciate any
help or a direction to point me in. I just can't seem to think clearly lately and
I'm sure it's me making the errors on finding the proper way to apply. I'd be
ever so grateful for an advocate in helping me for I have fallen so far behind,
I think I'm in first!!
Lisa Cipollone
#902026 Sponsor Assist #902026
#902025 10/21/2009
Hinesville, Ga.
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm asking for help to catch up on my family's rent before we are
evicted. I'm an 36 years old woman who's disabled and can't work
due to the multiple illnesses that I have. Some of the illnesses that I
have are lupus, fibromyagia, arthritis, complex partial seizures,
glaucoma and etc. I have an 11 years old son.Once our rent is paid
up to date this financial help will give my son's father,Sgt. Billingsley
the time he needs to get financailly situated with his pay while being
deployed in Afghanistan.My son's father was unfairly fired from his
previous job which put our rent farther behind. We're on the verge of
eviction from our landlord. The total cost of our rent that is owed is
$1,540.00. Even with my son's father pay we still can't catch up on
our back rent because all the funds are used for our current bills. I
need help to keep myself and my son from being homeless after
living here for the past few years. I have no immediate family here
and I have no family home to go to for my son and I. I want to
continue on providing a stable home environment for my son. All
the local organizations are out of funds. I'll appreciate and be
thankful to you for any help you're able to give us.
Sincerely, Pamela
#902025 Sponsor Assist #902025
#902024 10/21/2009
Camp Pendleton, Ca
Hello my name is Leah. I am married to a sgt in the Marine Corps
and we have five children. Things have been very hard for us
finacially this past year. We have not been able to keep up with
our bills and buy enough groceries to last us from one pay check
to the next. I sell my belongings in order to make sure my children
have the things they need like food and clothing and school supplies.
We are doing our best but it seems to not be getting us anywhere.
I am currently looking for a night job so that we can afford to pay for
all the things we need. I have three boys 12,7 and 2. Two girls 10
and 6. If you can help us we would really appreciate it. Thank you
very much.
Leah
#902024 Sponsor Assist #902024
#902023 10/21/2009
Missouri
You may not remember us from the hundreds of military spouses
that email you but, last year i had written you and it was posted
about our situation on your website. Though i would love to tell
you things got better but, i can not. my husband (sgt robert cottrell
in the army national guard, w/missouri's 1139th MP CO) had gotten
back in march from a year in kosovo just to leave in july for
afghanistan for a bit over a year. This past year has been hell and
i have been working 2 jobs to take care of things on the homefront
and things are barely making ends. Last years christmas was
postponed until may (children were all in summer school and they
got paid to attend thankfully) our 3 kids are a year older now and
they could understand last year when i told them a story that "santa
got sick from too many cookies and had to go home to the north
pole to get better" after going back to school and seeing the kids in
their new clothes and talking about their new toys and stuff, my kids
literally got laughed at and made fun of so bad that i was called from
the school because my girls were in the office because they were
crying. i know that it may seem too much to ask but, could i post
another christmas request this year? We are not living above our
means and with him gone and things at home not going so well
(the airconditioner and furnace busted in july after he left and im
close to 6k in the hole because of it) Im just wishing that things
would be normal and, it gets to me really bad when, at all the
pre-deployment briefings, all these people from the state military
organizations and FRG's for the unit say "we are here to help the
military families left behind" and yet, when i call the 20+ phone
numbers and email until im blue in the face, all the responce we
get is a list of food pantries. Now, im not too good to go to a food
pantry, infact, we have to go every week to the one here in town
and another the next town over and well, we have gotten sick from
the expired food and by the time we sort throug h the produce for
the non-moldy food, we are left with little to make a complete meal!
I have tried to get food stamps and we "make too much" and yet
what is not seen about many military families is that the civillian
jobs make more and the support of our soldiers at home is not
here! My doctor lat week told me when i went in for a check up
that i have fibromyalgia and all the stress is not good for me yet,
how can i not stress when the situations here are too much for me
to handle with him being gone? im sorry to seem to be rambling but,
we are in desperate need! i have sold literally everything of value that
we have to keep things afloat and the bills paid. please let me kinow
if there is something that i can do or post.
thank you and god bless,
elise cottrell
#902023 Sponsor Assist #902023
#902022 10/21/2009
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
We are a military family of 4 almost 5 who have posted here before.
We are facing another deployment in a couple of months and are
expecting a baby. We have recently found that our baby has a
congenital heart defect that very well likely may need surgery after
birth. This was not a planned pregnancy and we are not prepared
for a sick infant. We are hoping that someone will help by donating
Christmas gifts for our children so that they have something to open
this holiday. Also any baby items that may o longer be needed would
be gladly appreciated.
SGT. O'Donnell and family
#902022 Sponsor Assist #902022
Thank you Spinella Family
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902021 10/6/2009
Ft. Lewis, Wash
Hello my name is sarah leu.. my husband just deployed in september
and we had change bank accounts and come to day we had no check i
have a year old son that need dipers and food and rent. and because
we had to get 3 yaer loans when we came here because my family stole
all our money they told me that i can not get another one with out
haveing my husband get in a lot of trouble i am just asking for a
little help here. with just a little food or something. i live in
tacoma wa and our base is ft.lewis
#902021 Sponsor Assist #902021
#902020 10/6/2009
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
My name is Jennifer. My husband is in the United States Marine Corp.
believe we try to live honest lives. Both of us work and pay taxes. I am
in school with hopes of obtaining my degree so we can finally be free of
this financial mess we are in - but I am 3 years away from graduation. I
work Monday - Friday from 8am - 9pm and go to school from 5:30pm -
9:00pm. My husband has been on 3 tours to Iraq. For the past 3 years
we have been living overseas. Our lives were wonderful there. We moved
back stateside last Summer, and have been struggling with the economy
since. We do not qualify for child care assistance, WIC, or food stamps.
We do not even qualify for reduced lunches at school, and we have 3
school age children. Pay is less here, so I make less money. So does
my husband. We have 4 kids. We have been robbing peter to pay paul
for a year now, and have reached a point that we no longer can survive.
I cannot keep up with out increasing debt trying to obtain basic
necessities, and have reached a point that we cannot afford our mortgage
this month. I can pay the mortgage, and not anything else. Which means
we will have no food, and no bills paid including electricity, water, gas
and car payment.
I have tried calling several places around our area, to include churches,
but no one will offer us any assistance since we are not homeless. I feel
like we have always been productive members of society. We work for
our money, but I feel like we are in a hamster cage - we work hard to
move, but are not able to get anywhere. It disheartens me to know that
if my husband and I decided to be drug addicts or not work, all the
benefits in the world would be there to help us. We could get rent
assistance, WIC, food stamps, child care assistance, college paid for,
even free lunches for my kids at school. I work hard and pay my taxes,
yet I have no food for my family, but cannot get any assistance.
Any help anyone can possibly give would be so much appreciated. Even
the smallest of groceries would make a world of difference to my family.
Thank You for considering.
#902020 Sponsor Assist #902020
Thank you Jennifer Riley
902019 10/6//2009
Belton Missouri
Hello,
My name is SPC Koerrea Bailey and I am a member of the
US Army. I have served since 2001. I have three small children
and I am in dire need. I have tried everything from public assistance
to AER loans. But they can only help you with so much. I m
struggling every day because i have to choose whether to feed
my children or pay day care. I mean this is not fair. Me serving
my country, yet can't even receive assistance. I have fallen behind
in the day care expenses and can't even take my kids to day care
anymore. I have tried the NACRRAA, but they have yet to send
the funds to the day cares. I have tried to get food assistance from
the state, but have been denied because of my income. I have even
tried to go to food pantries, but have been turned away because of
my income. But see the problem is this, after rent is paid, gas put in
the care and daycare. I have nothing left. My children are suffering.
I try my best to provide, but am to the point where i am giving up. I
wanted to know if you all could be of any assistance. I have attached
a picture of me and my children.
The unit I am in makes you uncomfortable to ask for help or to
even explain your situation, because they don't see a single parent
serving...all they see is a soldier and it is my mission my destiny
to serve my country. but how can they expect this if i am not putting
my family in a stable situation? If you can help or if you can't can
you please direct me to mayber where I can get help. I stay in
Missouri at the moment.
Thanks'
SPC Koerrea Bailey and Kids
#902019 Sponsor Assist #902019
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902018 9/22/2009
Fort CArson, Co
Hello we'll ive tired this before and it seemed to not
work out so im hoping for the best this time around.
My family has been through a rough past months. We
have had him return and the pay drop so bad we wasn't
prepared. We have 1 daughter right now, no more due
to my diabetes right now. But we are in need of help
with a insurance note of about 250.00 over due. And
of course for Thanksgiving & CHRISTMAS, we make sure
we make our needs met by the bills but when it comes
to the holidays its not going to be so good! This is
my husband 1st Christmas home he's missed out on the
past 2 Christmas's and thanksgivings. I would love
for my daughter to wake up to gifts on the Special
day for her. My husband is soon to be going under
for a pace maker and a young age of 24 and i have
diabetes and going under for surgery for my feet
soon and am not to work right now! And we are having
to worry about if he's going to be discharged from
the Military once the Pace Maker is put into place!
If there is any help out there that would be greatly
appreciated MAINLY FOR THE HOLIDAYS so we can have a
good dinner and morning of opening gifts! THANKS ALOT!
#902018 Sponsor Assist #902018
Thank you Jennifer Riley
#902017 9/22/2009
Ft. Bragg, NC
My name is Jerald. I am currently stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. I
am new to this requesting help, but my wife and I have run into a
hardship this month. Her grandmother that helped raise her was
dying so we took our car payments and I managed to get her there
before she passed so she could see her, however while there she
did pass away which left her having to stay longer for the funeral
and all. We just got our vehicle when I came home from deployment
about two months ago. Before her grandmother got sick, I had to be
out of work for two weeks b/c they found out I had MRSA, which
being a medic, I contacted from my deployment to Afghan. Things
just seem to keep coming up one after another. I am not one whom
likes to ask for help, but we really have nowhere else to turn.. I have
a copy of my bill and we are two months behind. The bill is for
$778.96. Even if someone can pay half that would help out a lot. On
top of all this, they are now talking about PCSing me in Jan. With
the holidays coming up and all that, I really need to catch this up
and get back on our feet. She is really taking all this very hard, so I
am trying my best to get this situation under control to get some of
the stress off of her. If anyone can help that will be greatly greatly
appreciated. God Bless and thanks for taking the time to read this.
#902017 Sponsor Assist #902017
#902016 9/17/09
Traverse City, MI
My dad hand a minor surgery on 9-02-09 at the VA hospital in
detroit MI.4 days later he got taken into Munson med center in
traverse city MI.in which he lives by traverse city so that is the
closest hospital.He has been in the hospital for 10 days. My
dad has (MRSA) and a blood clot from his little surgery he had.
Kevin got tranferred to the VA Hospital in detroit which is five
hours aways.He has a central line ran in by his heart for medication
to keep the mrsa away from his heart and hopefully out of his blood
stream. The Va said that he will have to be there for at least six weeks.
we are asking for help with the gas to get back and worth and food
gift cards so we can eat while on the road and down there with my dad.
Thanks
MS. Christey Crawford (Strehlke)
#902016 Sponsor Assist #902016
#902015 9/10/2009
Escondido, Ca
am Writing cause I found the website through the fleet and
family website and I am writing cause it says you help with
things and one of the things that i need help is my car
payment.First my husband is in the navy and just got back
from a deployment.We have two kids 4 and 2.I was working
earlier this year but had to stop working cause of a move
and had no one to watch my kids so i had to stop working
and haven not been able to find a job and due to that my
husband have had a hard time finically and we have been
trying to get on our feet since..What my husband and i need
is help with our car payment we feel behind on that cause
we chose to get our kids foods so that they could and did
not realize we would end up in this position but we have
and now we have to come up with 848.94 cause if we cant
come up with that by Friday Aug.28 at 6pm they will come
take our and we need our car so my husband can get back
and fourth to work and so i can take my kids to the doctors
and buy food.So i was wondering if there is anyway that you
could help us..Thank you Jessica Hansen
#902015 Sponsor Assist #902015
#902014 9/10/2009
Savannah, Ga
yes i am a military solider my name is derrick lemmers, i have been
in the army for 6 years now, but now I have to get out on June 29/2009
my wife got the worse news ever that she was in classic cardic failure.
She then had a cardiopulomary exercise test done, to find out that she
not only had heart problems but their might be something wrong with
circulatory system, and that she has lung problems, i am force to get
out of the army on the family care plan because i have know one to take
care of my wife while i am in the field or deployed. right now things
are messed up that i can;t get our vechicle out of the shop because i
don;t have the 752.00 to get it out of the shop, i come to you for help
as i have no idea what to do, after paying all of our bills and getting
food in the house i barley have the money left over to get us through
for 2 weeks until i get paid again. I am here asking for help to see
if u can help me out to be able to get my vechicle fixed, right now i
have no other means of transportation to get my wife to doctors
appointments and test that she must have done because of her heart
problem, not only does my wife have health problems my kids do to my
son has adhd, asthma, reflux, and a bowel problems and allerigies and
my daughter has add and asthma and allergies. Without a vechilce i
can;t get my wife or kids to doctors appointment or do whatever else
i have to, we have another vechicle but it is now broke down to and
needs a new altorator and wiring fixed. i just don;t know what to do
or where to go to get the help that i need. i hope that you can find
it in your heart to help my family out thank you.
#902014 Sponsor Assist #902014
#902013 9/10/2009
Lemnore, Ca
My husband is a Marine, and we are based at NAS Lemoore,
in central California. We are in need of bedroom furniture,
at the very least, a mattress that I can sleep on. I was
recently diagnosed with arthritis of the spine, and have
spent many nights needing to sleep sitting up on our couch
because our bed is so old and worn out. If I do try
sleeping on our mattress, i'm guaranteed another day of
agonizing pain, inability to walk, or bend, and sometimes
I'm even unable to get out of the bed without assistance.
We have a one year old that I have to care for during the
day, and the debilitations are heartwrenching for me, when
all he wants is to be picked up. A new bed would do wonders
for my average every day life as well as my families life.
They all; we all, just want me back to being as healthy as
possible, as soon as possible. Thanks in advance for any
help you can give.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Whaley
#902013 Sponsor Assist #902013
#902012 9/10/2009
Greenwood MS
Hello my name is SSG Robert Martinez.
I am a disable veteran on the war on terrorism and I need a lot of work did
on my home it is falling to the ground and I do not have the money to get it
fixed. Many months we cannot even afford to buy food for our house there
has been a few organizations that have helped us in the past but none of
them have come forth to help us get our house fixed. I have tried ever thing
that I can think of but to this day we still live day by day hoping that someone
some where will step in and help us get our home fixed my credit is bad and
I can't get a loan and even if I could I would be unable to pay a large note
with the little income that I do get from the VA. I get 625.00 a month to live
on and that does not go fare in today's times.So it would be a blessing to
get help.
#902012 Sponsor Assist #902012
#902011 9/10/2009
Ft.Bragg, NC
am writing in short notice and I am greatful just
to have you take the time to read my message. My
husband is proud to be in the U.S Army. We are
currently in Ft Bragg NC and he would not ask for
anything from anyone, he is very selfless but I know
we dont have any options left. We have 5 amazing
kids here on the home front. We have found out today
that my husbands mother needs to have open heart
surgery on Monday. She is very sick and we cannot
get to her to take care of her after surgery, my
kids are in school and my husband is gone. I know
this is a hard time right now for everyone and I
wish I didnt have to seek help at all. We need to
buy a plane ticket so that we can fly his aunt to
take care of her. We do not know anyone else. I am
desperately seeking help for my husbands mother. If
anything please say a prayer for her, God send us
an Angel please.
#902011 Sponsor Assist #902011
Thank you Diana Fordyce
#902010 9/10/09
Little River, Tx
Hi i am Linda Pendleton and i am the wife of deployed soldier Roger
Pendleton.the reason i am writing is things have been tough this year
with my husband gone until Aug. 2010. We have two adopted sons
they are 6 and 8 we have a 15 year old daughter and i have a new
grand daughter who is 2 weeks today.
I am requesting help with gas cards to get the new baby back and
forth to doctor appts. and my oldest son Ethan is in need of clothes
that fit him he has grown out of almost all of last years winter cloths
he is in a 7/8 in pants and a med in shirts.
As you know Christmas is not far away and if anyone has good used
toys i would appreciate them as well the Ethan (8) loves anything
army or science. Samuel (6) enjoys anything that has to do with
penguins. or his Leapster. and Cassandra (15) reads all the time
she likes the new moon books and spends alot of time with her ipod.
any help would be appreciated. God bless.....................
Linda and the little people
#902010 Sponsor Assist #902010
Thank you Jennifer Lamm
#901697 8/8/2009
Ft.Lewis, Wash
Hi, my name is April Marshall. I seen your site and was wondering
if you may be able to help me? I am the wife of an active duty
soldier who recently deployed to Afghanistan. Right before
deployment my husband filed for divorce. I am not getting alot
of financial help from him. I have 3 children, 2 which are school
age, that need clothes, shoes, and back to school supplies. If there
is someone willing to donate gift cards that would be great.
Walmart and K-mart are close by. Please let me know if you can
help me in anyway.
Thank you,
April Marshall
#901697 Sponsor Assist #901697
#901698 7/31/2009
Ft. Riley, Kansas
Hello my name is Samantha Rando and my husband is Pfc. Matthew
Rando we have 7 children and are stationed in Ft. Riley Kansas. I really
hate to do this but we are in real trouble. We are in desperate need of
some help, We are in the process of waiting for on post housing but living
off post has become a real burden on us financially. My husband's
command has been wonderful and is doing all they can to get us housing
because we are really struggling. We just got paid and after rent we have
200.00 dollars left and alot of bills due electric, phone,car payment and
insurance. I am usually pretty good at stretching what we have but this
month it is impossible. Since we live so far from post my husband takes
our one vehicle and has to fill up at least 2 times a week at 47.00 a time
and at this time we have no food in the house and I have two little ones
in diapers. I have sat here in tears all morning trying to figure out
something and I have no options. We have no family and have only lived
in KS 6 months so really do not have any one here. I am just so worried
for my children because they will have to go without and how do I tell
them they can't have diapers or food and electric. Along with this school
is starting soon and I can't even imagine how we will do school supplies
this year, things have been really hard and we live pay to pay in a very
small 3 bedroom home with very high utilities being it is over a hundred
yrs old and we never buy any extras. If someone could help us in anyway
we would really appreciate it, I just feel so lost. Thank you very much for
your time, Samantha, Matthew, Kyle, Kiersten, Kassidy, Sierra, Konner,
and Kayden
#901698 Sponsor Assist #901698
#901699 7/28/09
Cartersville, Ga
I am PFC Noriega and in the army reserve stationed here
at Fort Gillem, Ga. My fiance is a retired army veteran of 11
years in service and was medically retired do to wounds and
injuries overseas. He has now 3 years later received a clean
bill of health by the board at Fort Gordon and is fit for duty. He
will be swearing back in this week sometime to join the
reserves as well. We have two little girls together ages 4 and 1.
We have just recently moved to Cartersville, Ga after being
evicted from our other place after only having one month left
before moving out. we didn’t have the funds so they evicted
us. my fiance Ramon was laid off from his previous job back in
January of 09, and was out of work for several months when
finally getting hired on seasonal with a good company called
Lowes, but have once again, they now cut back on his hours
with his present job. I am a stay at home mother and in the
reserves, but looking for fulltime work. Ramon got an AER
Loan to get this rental home that we have moved into on July
first for the first months rent and deposit. We are trying to hold
on to any money that comes in to save for food and utilities,
but we are in need for august rent until the paycheck gets
going with the reserves he is enlisting into. Our rent is 695.00
and is due no later than august 1st this coming Saturday.
Please let me know if anyone can help or point us into the
right direction. We have tried other organizations around us,
but none has the funds. . THANK YOU
#901699 Sponsor Assist #901699
# 901700 7/26/2009
Fayetteville ARK
my husband is just back from Iraq with the ARK
Guard - Dec 2009 and we are having trouble right
now paying our water bill. It is $52.69.
Can you help us?
Thanks, Sophia Fowler
Wife of 1LT George Fowler in ARK
#901700 Sponsor Assist #901700
#901701 7/23/2009
Camp Pendleton, CA
Hello my name is Erica and I am proud navy wife and mother of
4 amazing kids..We have been a military family for 4 years now
and love it. I am a student at a local community college and it has
been very difficult to juggle a family,job and school. I devoted my
time to school to better our future but it has been difficult financially.
This year we have 3 of our kids going to be in school which makes
it very difficult to provide all the supplies they will need. I cant sleep
at night just thinking how i will afford to buy them clothes and shoes
and backpacks..I realize how much I am asking from you but I really
need it..My kids are 12,9,5,3 which are boy,girl,boy,boy.....My
husband and I are very grateful for your time and your help. Thank
you for opening your heart to our family.
#901701 Sponsor Assist #901701
Thank you The Voss Family Ernie, Louise, and Jenessa
#901702 7/ 8/ 2009
camp lejeune, nc
hello my name is jennifer i am a new marnie wife. well my husband
just resently got deployed he is a LCPL. we did not have time to
get dental insurance before he got deployed. i am back home in
indiana with my parents until he returns. i have some killer cavites.
i was seeing if there was anyway i can get help paying for me to go
to the dentist and get them filled. we are hoping to be a donating
family some day.
thank you so much
jennifer
#901702 Sponsor Assist #901702
#901703 7/7/2009
Camp Walker, Korea
Hello, My name is Shatoya. I am a SGT, wife and mother
of four(13, 8, 4 ,1).This has truley been a rough year
for my family and I am out of options for help. We are
currently experiencing an extreme financial hardship. I
lost my mom 8 mos ago and had to take out a AER loan to
pay for her funeral, at the same time we were pcsing to
korea and I was going through post partum from the birth
of my last son and we lost our second Income. We are
still trying to get back on our feets, unfortunately
there is not a huge job market here in korea for my
husband to find work so am the only one working at this
time. We are just in need for help with food to feed
our family. I am overwhelmed in debt and try to pay off
as much as I can(2 car notes, 2 vechile storage fees,
Insurance and so on.) This leaves the barelyanything
for food, exspecially since school is out.I don't like
asking for help, but we are now at the point were I have
no one to turn to for help. I am now putting this in
GOD's hands. We would be truly blessed and Thankful
for any help you can give us. My GOD Bless those who
gave and those in need. Also if there is anyone in
need of children clothes( Boys-7,Girls 4t-5t, Boys
3mos-2t) I have some to give.
#901703 Sponsor Assist #901703
#901704 7/04/09
Unknown
hello my name is Maiv Morrow i'm 21 yrs of age.
My husband is in the army active duty and he's
deployed in Korea right now.we have 2 kids my son
is 18 months and my daughter is 7 months and it's
really hard not having my husband here to help me
with the kids and it's even harder not being able
to pay our bills mainly our rent..since my husband
account has been frozen because someone stole his
bank card and tried to get into his account now
we don't have a way to pay anything..i've been
getting help from his family which are my in-laws
and i love them soo much for helping but they got
their own bills to pay and i don't really like askin
for help but my kids are involved and they mean the
world to me i would do anything to keep them fed,
with clean clothes,diapers, but it's hard my husband
doesn't get paid very well for us having 2 kids since
he just joined the service in October of 2008 and we
got married 3 days before he left for Korea...and he's
only seen our daughter twice...it's hard on all of us
but if someone could help us out till we get all this
settled out i would appreciate it and i'll do my best
to repay those who help..i only take wat I noe i can
give...i hope someone out there could help me financially
or just emotionally any u give i'm willin to take for my
kids sake....thank you
Maiv Sua Morrow
#901704 Sponsor Assist #901704
901705
901706 7/4/2009
San Diego, Ca
My name is Cpl Jarvis Pittman. I'm an active duty
marine of 4 years. I have a wonderful wife and kids,
and due to my wife's sickness for the last few years,
and Dr. appointments. She has not been able to work
for drive for the last year. We have not been able
to save up any money and go home. I have not been
home in 3 1'2 years to see my family and I need to
see them so bad. My wife has not been able to travel
allot, and now that she has been feeling better, we
really want to go home.
We have two young children 6 and 8. We are just tryn
to make this a reality. Any help for our trip from
California to Mississippi would be so wonderful.
#901706 Sponsor Assist #901706
#901707 7/04/2009
Ft. Hood, TX
Please can you give us some help with a
phone number or a name of some in the U.S.
army to get some help for my granddaughter ,
Amanda Lundstrom and her 3 children. she is
married to a U.S. military man now serving
2nd tour in Iraq. He has decided he on longer
wants to be married and has stopped all
financial support and has closed their
checking account. He has only sent her this
past year $800.00 a month that only covered
their rent. She is now looking at an eviction
notice and yesterday her water was shut off.
Please help.Sargent William Lundstrom home
base is Fort Hood Texas. Amanda has no phone,
please contact me by email or phone and I will
have her get back to you, Thank You!
Sandra K Coffee
#901707 Sponsor Assist #901707
#901708 7/04/2009
Ft. Carson, Colorado
Okay, this is a long shot and embarrassing
but I've got to try. My name is Chris, I am
married with two children and I am stationed
at Fort Carson here in Colorado. Yesterday,
I received a "notice of intent to repossess"
in the mail for our vehicle. I can't have this
happen. We need this car. When we purchased it,
things were great. That was 4 years ago. Fast
forward to today- not so great. We had a home
in California that we had to leave behind so
we rented it out. All was good until the tenants
decided to move on base. We couldn't find anymore
tenants which resulted in us trying to carry the
house payment on a home we didn't occupy and
trying to maintain in Colorado. Not easy to do.
Our home went into foreclosure last year. We can't
seem to recover and we're trying. Some bills get
paid late and some we had to just let go as well.
You have to prioritize even when you know it's
bad. We know better- we had great credit. About
a year and half ago we tried to get rid of the
car but we were too upside down on it and we
still are. We could see the future held some
hardships then so we tried to prevent it but
here we are. Struggling. Bottom line is Ford
wants $1612.61 by June 22, 2009. We are
constantly trying to play catch-up but something
always comes up. If some kind person were to offer
assistance in paying this amount, we could finally
relax and keep up the payments. Even if we were
able to get just $1000, that would be an enormous
help to us. Thank you for taking the time to read
my request.
#901708 Sponsor Assist #901708
#901709 7/04/2009
Camp Murray, Wa
Good morning,
My family needs rental & utility assistance! Since
coming off of Active Duty from MEDHOLD in June of
2008 and having to experience the civilian pay system
has not been sufficient enough to provide for my family.
I am currently a WA National Guard soldier. Prior to
the deployment I was a GWOT WA NG recruiter then
mobilized by my home unit for OEF, then placed in
MEDHOLD in Sep 06 for psychosocial family issues and
knee surgeries for both knees for injuries received.
After MEDHOLD I could not return to recruiter status
(no ADSW money available)...I had went on unemployment
until I acquired a job as an ESC civilian contractor
for the WA NG for less pay compared to an E7. Since
then we have been struggling financially...we have
7 kids ranging from 16 to 3 yrs of age. All my families'
resources have been depleted with no sign of recovery
in the near future. My wife and I have taken on an
additional paper route on top of the current route with
Tacoma News Tribune to help compensate for the income.
We have cut back financially with everything. My wife
also experienced another bout of Rhabdomyolysis which
placed her in the hospital for over a week in May.
That only put a huge burden on my financial and family
resources. My wife and I are unable to apply for WIC
and state food assistance programs; the reason being
that I make border line to much just over the economic
line of approval. My family's finances are still not
recovered from the transition in June of 2008. Having
all our financial resources exhausted and no sign of
recovery has become disheartening and has gone beyond
embarrassing! My children have had to make sacrifices
themselves which they do not deserve. Every week and
every day are stressful upon the family cohesion
especially on the marriage. I am physically tired and
emotionally drained I just want my family to survive
and have happiness. I just need help! My family needs
help! I have gone beyond it becoming embarrassing..
I just want my family to survive!
Thank you. Mr. Christopher Schwartz
#901709 Sponsor Assist #901709 Thank you Michael P. Bott
#902009 6/13/2009
Atlanta, Ga
hello,
My name is Ramon Vasquez, and I was medically retired
out of the active duty army branch of the military do to
injuries overseas. My wife is in the army reserve and was
prior active duty service in the army branch.We have two
daughters ages 4 and 18 months. We are in serious need of
financial assistance with our rent most importantly. We
have always been on time and never late until this month
of may. We received our eviction notice yesterday and have
until this Saturday to pay the rent plus late fee or we
have to move out. We have only one vehicle and that is
about to be re-poed if not paid this month. The reason
for all this is I was laid off from work back in January
and have been out of work for the past few months,so this
put us way behind so to having to use up our savings to
pay and live off of. I have just recently got a job this
month working for Lowes and my paychecks have been paying
small bills off which left us with no funds for this
months rent or car note. We live here in Atlanta, Ga and
have tried calling other organizations out here but no one
has funds here. We came a cross this organization and hope
and prey that you can help. we are grateful for anything
you can do, thank you
#902009 Sponsor Assist #902009
#901909 6/13/2009
Ft. Stewart, Ga
hi my name is spc lunceford. i am just getting
through with a 15 month deployment from iraq.
well as anyone knows its hard to see there
family. well since i been in germany and iraq
i have not seen my mom in over a year.anyways
i just got my new duty station and it is fort
stewart georgia. well i map quested it and
its a 7ish hour drive from fort stewart to
northport alabama. well i am asking for a car
to see my family during the weekends. this
would mean alot to me and my family well thanks
btw atm i am in iraq going back home to germany
baumholder then pcs to fort stewart georgia.
#901909 Sponsor Assist #901909
#901809 6/13/2009
Great Lakes, IL
Hello. My name is Martha and my husband is a Marine. We
are a proud military family. Since my husbands return from
Iraq we have been struggling to make ends meet. We have 4
wonderful kids. I just got a job working part-time so that I
am able to take my 2 year old son to his many doctor
appointments. I am just asking for some help to get my kids
some summer clothes. It hasn't gotten really warm here yet
(thank God) but it will soon. Thanks
#901809 Sponsor Assist #901809 Thank you Michelle Freeman Thank you Pauline Tran-Veeder
901709 6/13/2009
Spring Creek Nevada
Dear All,
My name is April Fuller. My husband just retired
from the US Navy. We are parents of two girls...
Jade age 6 and Layla age 4. I am currently pregnant
with my last baby which is a boy. Unfortunately,
we are experiencing a financial hardship with
transitioning. I have really no baby clothes, any
furniture at all and no car seat with 5 weeks left
in the pregnancy as I am due July the 9th of 2009.
my second hand baby items would be appreciated very
much. We moved to a very small town called Spring
Creek Nevada and there are not many resources that
were available. I would be more than thankful and
blessed. I am very worried and stressed and just
looking for any help possible. Thank you and may
the Lord bless you.
#901709 Sponsor Assist #901709 Thank you Michelle Freeman
#901609 6/13/09
Ft.Carson
My husband is an E3 in Army. His unit just got back from a
15month tour in Iraq. While my husband was deployed or 6yr
old son who is autistic had brain surgery. We are stationed at
Ft Carson and the closest Children's Hospital was almost 2hrs
away. We spent almost 3months going back and forth which
caused alot of wear and tear on our vehicle. Gas prices were
outrageous at that time. Thank god they went down some! We
are in desperate need for new tires, tune up and brakes. ASAP!
He is still undergoing major recovery and has several doctor's
appointments we have to get him to. If anyone can help it would
so be appreciated! Thank you Andrea Beltran
#901609 Sponsor Assist #901609
#9-08 1/27/2009
Ft Carson CO
Hello Im Savannah my HUSBAND was wounded in iraq
and i was hurt in a bad accident and we need help
we have 3 kids and we cant pay our bils the
youngest ones b day is coming up and have no momey
for gifts and no money to pay rent right now is
tuff i need 1,000 to be able to pay rent and buy
a b day gift i was work because the accident my
back got hurt bad no one else can help us so if
u can my god bless you if some one could help it
would be a merical were in need of despriate help
Savannah and jimmy harris
#9-08 Sponsor Assist 9-08
#9-07 1/26/2009
Colorado Springs CO
This is my last resource i have tryed everywhere if u can help
its great ! My husband has just came home from iraq a 15
months tour he comes home we pay our bills than were broke
we think we can make it till pay day well than the transmission
went in our car and to make things worse the phone bilk is over
due the car insurence is $612 due to a horable car accident
resulting in bad back injuries i cant work theres no food in our
house were hungry we dont know if we can pay rent this month
everything has gone wrong and thinking some one would help
some one who served for them in the army was wrong no one
has been able to help were in desperiate help if you could plz
help i would be greatly thankful,
Thank you Billie Jo Sedam
#9-07 Sponsor Assist 9-07
#9-06 1/21/2009
Glendale, Az
We are in need of rental help. Because of unforeseen
circumstances we have fallen behind in our Rent and
have a scheduled court date for 1/27/09 for eviction.
We owe $1314.73 which is due ASAP. We would be really
grateful if you could help us out ASAP.
My husband is a wounded warrior and on Medical hold due
to a shoulder injury during his deployment to Afghanistan
in 2007. I have included a picture of him for your Page
of Honor. Thank you so much ahead of time. We live in
Glendale, Arizona.
#9-06 Sponsor Assist 9-06
#9-05 1/21/2009
Camp Pendleton, Ca
hi. my name is heather tidwell. my husband is currently
serving USMC in ASlad Iraq but will be returning in a week.
YAY!! we are a family of four. Nicholas (my husband) is an E3.
i realize that we get paid a bit more while deployed, but all of
our savings went to pay off my vehicle becuase we knew times
would get hard as soon as he returned and our pay was cut. we
are asking for finacial help in groceries. it would be highly
appreciated and well needed. im not sure how you help, but just
a simple gift card to the commissary would be nice. Thank you for
remembering the troops and their families and thank you for all
that you do!
The Tidwell Family
#9-05 Sponsor Assist 9-05 Thank you Michael P. Bott
#9-04 1/20/2009
Akron,Ohio
My name is Pvt Chad Bradley I am writing to see if there
is a way possible to get some help to get to college and
back...I just got home 90 days ago from overseas and my
car has quit on me. I am trying to get in to a program that
is first energy making a good money but I have to go to
school for 2 years to get into the program. Thank you for
your help and god Bless.
PVT Chad Bradley
#9-04 Sponsor Assist 9-04
#9-03 1/13/2009
Ft. Lewis, Washington
I am writing in hopes that someone will read this
and help me and my family. We are a struggling
family of 5 , and desperately need help. We are in
a really bad financial situation right now and would
really appreciate some help. As of right now we have
enough food to last us about 3 days. And cannot
afford to go grocery shopping. We do not know how my
husband is going to get to and and from work when his
car runs out of gas. We are asking only for possible
gas cards and commissary gift certificates so we can
get to and from work and feed our family. Please help
me and my family get back on our feet. Anything will
help. I thank you for reading this and considering us.
May God bless you!
#9-03 Sponsor Assist 9-03 Thank you Michael P. Bott
#9-02 01/12/09
Ft.Riley,Ks
I'm asking for assistance for my family and myself.
Odd thing to do, I'm sure you see this on a daily
basis. I'm sorry to be another one to your list but
I must try any source for my family. The stress built
when your financially instable and behind on family
survival duties will make you do almost anything.
My name is Thomas Newman. Recently I have joined
the US Army into a unit that will activate to
Afghanistan in August, 2009. Me and my family have
just moved to Fort Riley, Kansas in August, 2008
and have had some financial problems ever since and
it has continued to build.
That in recent weeks that have built up to the point
where every utility, rent,car payment and other have
fallen so far behind we cannot seem to catch up.
Everything is to the point of cut-off and to be taken
out from under us. Trying to adjust to this new life
style with our two children after this 1200 mile
relocation and our vehicles breaking down and
everything together has taken it's toll.
I'm not sure what type of leads or assistance that
may provide, but any response of your time will be
great. Even to fwd us to another source we will be
excited for anything. I will provide documentation
of our troubles if asked.Unsure where and what to say,
I will stop here. So thank you for your time.
Pvt. Newman, Thomas
w/ family: Aimee, Jaydon, & Madissenne Newman
#9-02 Sponsor Assist 9-02
#9-01 1/6/2009
Ft. Lewis , Wash
Hello,
My name is Emily Nickerson, wife of SGT James Nickerson
stationed at Ft. Lewis Washington. We are a struggling
family of 5. Everything was rough financially for us
taking care of ouselves and our two year old and then
we had our twins in October and are now even more
financially strained. We have bad credit from just
getting behind, had to get a new vehicle to hold our
growing family so then came a high payment and our old
vehicle is broke down but we still have to make that car
payment and insuarnce payment. So now two car payments
and insurance and all the other bills and child expenses
...diapers,formula, food, clothing, gas. We also had to
take out a loan lastyear to help keep us afloat and are
paying high interest alot of our income to pay that off.
Everyday is just a struggle and our bank account is always
in the negative at the end of the pay period.Could we
recieve help through your website?
Thank you for your time,
Emily and James Nickerson
#9-01 Sponsor Assist 9-01
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CURRENT FAMILIES IN NEED 
My husband is active duty in the US navy and has been enlisted for 3
years, we have two handsome sons ages 17 months and 2 months old.
I currently am a stay at home since our last son was born due to child
care expenses for two children and has been a struggle.
#902128
The worse news ever my husband is now forced to get
out of the army on the family care plan because I have
no one to take care of me when he deploys or goes to
field or ntc.OUr world completly changed that day. I
am here asking for help for christmas becase after
paying all of the bills and getting my meds and getting
food I am not going to have any money left to get my
kids anything for christmas I want my kids to have a
good christmas this year because I know that I will
start to feel sicker and not be able to do the things
that I need to do. Please help my family to have a good
christmas this year thank you. As of right now i am
starting to get sicker what this to be a good christmas
for my kids because i don't know if i will be around
for the next one.
#902114
I have two girls ages 12 and 7 and a boy age 4. My
oldest has a birthday coming up on Dec 18th.......I am
trying to make both days special for her but more on
her birthday because I don't want her to feel like her
birthday doesn't mean anything. My 7 year old she is in
to Little Pet Shop Pets and anything to do with Disney
Princess. My son is a boy so of course he loves car and
trains, Thomas and Lightning McQueen.......My 12 year
old she likes just about everything. So if there is
anyone out there willing to help us out this year it
would be a real blessing.Thank You, The McKinney Family
#902100
I lost my job two months ago and have been applying
to everything under the sun! My husband is trying
to move to a deployable unit just so we can dig out
of the late-payments and mounting debt we're in. It's
sad when we have been blessed to be in a non-deployable
unit but wish now to be in a deployable unit just
because we can't make ends meet and need the extra
money. He feels helpless and I hurt for all the stress
he is under. For my little girl, three is such a
magical age. Everything is such an exciting experience
to her and I don't want to let her down on Christmas.
Any help this year with Christmas would be appreciated
more than you know. Thanks so much!
#902097
This was the best decision I could have ever made I cant
imagine life without him! We are finding it very hard to
stretch our pay checks throughout the 15 days until the
next pay period. We recently filed credit consolidation
to cut our bills and loan payements but not being able
to afford day care has caused me to not be able to go
to work or school for the time being.
Things are very tough and I'm hoping someone could help
with anything, gas card, groceries, wal mart card to help
with diapers (since both our children are in diapers)
electric bill anything your willing to assist with.
#902096
This year will be the first year we will be waking up on christmas morning
as a family in our own home. We just moved here two months ago there
havn't been any extra funds left over to do Christmas for our child. We are
working very hard just to pay the bills. I haven't been able to find a job yet,
but I am searching. Hopefully god will find me something soon. Thank you
so much for everything you guys are doing to help those of us in need! May
god bless you and keep you safe.Thank you Amanda Alexander
#902095
He has volunteered for a deployement to help with money problems
and we just found out that it is a year deployement. He has never
been away from our boys for more than a week and with Christmas
coming up it will be harder on us all. He leaves on the 6th of
Dec. but is stressed because we have nothing for our boys for
Christmas and the bills are fallen behind. I would love to find
a way to take away his worries before he leaves, so he knows
everything will be ok with the boys and myself.
#902093
We are now making barely enough to sustain none alone to try and
play catch up on these back bills the biggest worry is we are
still over 5 months behind on Mortgage (over $5,000) plus a desk
full of unpaid bills - So the responsible thing to do is not to
buy Christmas presents this year The little bit of money we make
needs to go towards bills. Any kind of Christmas for 2 boys ages
13 and 7 would be much appreciated. Thank You The Reed Family
#902092
My husband is a Private and doesn't make alot of money, much less
to support 5 people on one income. We try to pinch pennies when
we can. I try not to spend over a $100 a week for groceries, we
don't go out to eat, etc. It seems though, no matter how much you
try to save something is always coming up. We had $500 saved but
that went last month to fix the water pump on our van and now the
brakes are making an awful sound.
We would love to be able to go back to NC this Christmas and spend
time with the ones we love because we know we won't be able to see
them for a long time. We live only 1/2 mile away from the shooting
that took place here at Fort Hood on November 5th and I don't think
the kids and us have ever been that scared before. When something
like that happens it makes you realize just how short life is and
how we should cherish each moment we have with our family. You
just never know when it can be taken away from you and that's why
we would love to see our family this Christmas.
Thank you so much for reading our story. Sincerely, Julie England
#902091
Our kids daughter 9,son 8, daughter 5, son 3 and another son 2
will be happy with just about anything right now. I just want them
to have something under the tree this year, Please help us out
anything will be appreciated. Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year to you all. Thanks Cheryl
#902085
My wife and I weren't able to give our kids as good of a Christmas
as we wanted to last year. But luckily our kids were thankful for what
we could get them. We both made an agreement to not get each other
anything but to concentrate on the kids. Unfortunately, we can barely
do that! I just don't know what to do anymore. Please help my wife
and I give our kids a good christmas. They've been through so much
and definitely deserve it.
#902080
I hate asking for anything but I have to ask for help
to provide my son a nice Christmas.. Our son just
learned how to crawl and with his medical needs he's
not as far along as he should be in development I
always try to get my son toys that will help with his
development because that's what he needs to help him
develop to where he should be.... We live in Pueblo
Colorado but my husbands base is Fort Carson Colorado
Please any help would be great I just really ask for
things to help our son develop to where he needs to be
for a almost 19 month old child Thank you Ashley
#902074
And only this september my eldest got sick and undergoing therapy
due to depression.My husband needs to petition them to migrate
here but we still don't have enough for it. It really breaks my
heart thinking about how we're going to celebrate christmas again
this year.Eventhough we can't be together as complete family i just
wish that all my kids will be happy and i wish to see the smiles on
their faces when their opening their gifts for Christmas.We are
having financial difficulties right now that our bills even our
car insurance and cellphone are past due.My younger kids especially
my 5 year old girl who's in kindergarten needs some clothes since
i can't shop for them.I just wish that this Christmas my kids in
the Philippines as well as here will have something to open on
Christmas eve.Sometimes we even ran out of food and gas and also
diapers for my 2 babies. We're having a very hard time coping with
our daily needs and i've been depressed for the past few months.I
miss my kids so much and i wish one of thesedays we'll all be
together soon as one complete and happy family.Right now we're
living in a military housing here in san diego ca. i would be so
happy if somebody can help me and fulfill my wish this Christmas.
Thank you so much for all the people who have big hearts and very
#902073
OUR LITTLE BOY, JEFFREY JAMES CLAUSEN JR PASSED
AWAY FEB 10 2009 AT A YR OLD AND THEN MY MOTHER,
CHARLOTTE NEWMAN ON APRIL 06 2009 AND WITH ALL THE
FUNERAL BILLS AND US MOVING AND ME EXPECTING AGAIN
WE ARE WORRIED OUR LITTLE GIRL MIGHT NOT HAVE A
GOOD CHRISTMAS. SHE HAS BEEN THRU ALOT ALREADY AND
IM TRYING TO MAKE SURE THAT DOESNT HAPPEN. PLEASE
LET ME KNOW IF THIS ORG. CAN HELP. THANK YOU
#902072
My wife is currently working towards her bachelor's degree, so
the ownness is totally on me right now. I don't know how or even
IF someone could help, but I have to ask, not because of me, but
because of them. It has been really hard on them with me being
gone the last few years with Korea and then the deployment. I
want to show them that Christmas can be a happy time too and not
just sad or disappointing. Please if any of you know of anything
I can do or a way I can give my kids an awesome holiday season let
me know. I have attached the most recent family picture when I
#902070
For their selflessness we are gratful, but this year we
would really like to give them something. Some holiday
they can look back at and remember. We scrape and pinch
just to get by and sometimes we have to make due without,
but we make .it some how. We really would love to give our
family something this holiday. Thanksgiving dinner or
Christmas. Thank you so much.
The Pittman Family
#902062
We will be getting the best present of all back home to us, but there
is nothing like the warmth of a child's smile who wakes up Christmas
morning and finds gifts under the tree. I have three children, they are
9, 6 and 4...Devyn, Abbey and Kaylee respectively. I am hoping that
someone finds my plea for help this year and takes my family under
their wing. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
#902058
We have had my parents both diagnosed with life threatening diseases and
at the most given 5 years to live so we have been traveling back and forth
to them to help them out during chemo treatments and that has been taking
alot of money in gas. If anyone is willing to help it will be the greatest
wish. It's hard to get caught up and its even harder to see ur child's sad
face when he ask for something and u can't get it due to a negitive account.
Thanks God Bless. love, The Bennett's (Joshua, Missy, Gavin and Payton)
#902054
And I never want to let my children down and not have
a xmas for them my oldest son is 5 my middle son is 3
and my baby girl just turned 1. Anything would help
thank you.
#902049
The reason why I have to ask for help this year is my van
broke down and the money that was saved for Christmas was
used to fix the van.
Thank you so much for reading this and for help.
Happy Holidays!
Terrie
#902040
My sons birthday is 5 days after christmas. This just
makes it 10 times harder. My kids are my world. I am trying. My
husband has to go to Virginia for school. He leaves next Tuesday and
he will not be back until the 19th or 20 th of December. That just
means more money we have to try and come up with out of our
pockets that we do not have to begin with. This year has been so
hard for my kids. Thanks for listening and God Bless.
Miranda
#902039
Since we have done so we have had issues paying all our bills or just
paying part of them to make sure we have enough food for our family,
and will the holidays coming up I am even more worried that I will
not be able to help them smile on Christmas morning without, losing
are car or use of our phone. Please any help would be greatly
appreciated.Thank you from deep within our hearts
Jessica Jimenez
#902038
I know that may sound silly but stockings are a big part of christmas.
We have had hard times like many people. We are struggling to make ends
meet and then right when we feel like we are getting to our goal,
something else happens and we are right back where we were.
Please if anyone can help us in anyway.
Thank you Chatney Morey
#902037
This makes it impossible to travel as a family of 7, any where. The
economy has really taken a toll on our family. My husband does
not know I am looking for help but not being able to find a job has
been heart breaking. We are stressed beyond belief. A job for me
would be a blessing. The holidays are around the corner and I am
desperate. My husbands two brothers are also Marines, one of
which is in Afghanistan. He has a lot to worry about and it hurts
me to see the weight on his shoulders every day. If anyone can
help direct me to a job I would be forever greatful.
Humble and greatfully
Melanie
#902036
I am hoping there is someone out there who may be able
to help our family for Christmas. Both of my children
already made out their Christmas list. I at least wanted
to get them a few of the things they wanted. They are
very greatful for what they have and what they get and
I just wanted to see a few smiles this Christmas. This
will be our first Christmas with my husband and their
father in 2 yrs. He was gone the last two. Thank you
for taking the time to read this and GOD BLESS you all
who have not forgotten our soldiers and those who help
our men and women in uniform.
Crystal Hammond
#902032 
Also with the holidays coming up if we could get a gift card to help
purchase gifts for your 2 children would be great. We have a 5 yr.
old boy and a 7 yr. old girl. We try to do everything right and save
but we have just had one expense after another and I have had
dental pain for almost 3 months now so we could use some help.
Thank You!!
#902031 
The unit I am in makes you uncomfortable to ask for help or to
even explain your situation, because they don't see a single parent
serving...all they see is a soldier and it is my mission my destiny
to serve my country. but how can they expect this if i am not putting
my family in a stable situation? If you can help or if you can't can
you please direct me to mayber where I can get help. I stay in
Missouri at the moment.
Thanks'
SPC Koerrea Bailey and Kids
#902019 
#901698 
We have two young children 6 and 8. We are just tryn
to make this a reality. Any help for our trip from
California to Mississippi would be so wonderful.
#901706 
My husband is a wounded warrior and on Medical hold due
to a shoulder injury during his deployment to Afghanistan
in 2007. I have included a picture of him for your Page
of Honor. Thank you so much ahead of time. We live in
Glendale, Arizona.
#9-06 
The Tidwell Family
#9-05 
