Thank you so much for reading this. I would really appreciate if you could help me out here. I have two kids, one going to three and the other just over a year. A baby girl will be born in the middle of this year. Right now we are staying together with my father and another relative. We've been doing that for the past three years. But it's really tough for my wife to cope, having to look after the kids and also having to handle the relationships with the in-laws as well as a large extended family. It does not help that my wife, the kids and I all share one room. I love my wife and it really pains me to see her struggling to cope with all these. And I think she is going into a really deep depression. We really wish to move out but we are stuck because I do not have enough money to pay the rent if we do so. We are barely making ends meet every month. We really need the money for renting some place. Thank you for taking the time to read my story. I will really be grateful if some kind soul out there could lend a hand. Thank you thank you thank you. Yours sincerely, wintercoal

I am 42 years old and have been involved in the youth ministry for about 24 years now. I was working for the government for 18 years and due to a bad injury at work and corruption within the work place I was forced to resign my job. My medical bills and other unforeseen expenses due to that has put me into debt, which I have never had before. I have started my own business but it will be some time before I break through. My debt is just more than R170 000 (about $20 000) and my expenses are far greater than my income at the moment. This means I am unable to reduce my debt. I am desperately trying to get out of this debt situation as soon as possible as it is costing me a lot of money with interest and charges at the bank. I am working hard at my business but it takes time to grow it big enough to support me fully. I have very little money to live from and am in the process of having to sell all my furniture and stuff to live. My passion is working with young people and I want to open a youth centre to continue my work and ministry with the youth in South Africa. I am currently involved with voluntary work with some youth organizations and would like to do more than I am now. I have been offered to get involved with an organization that works with youth to uplift communities. They cannot pay me a salary and I need to clear my debt before I can get involved with them. This would enable me to really make a difference with the youth and ultimately the future of their adult lives. I am asking for your help so I can clear this debt and also have some sort of monthly support so as to be able to live my dream of helping others, especially the youth (who are the future of this beautiful country). I appreciate any donations and support you can give, and sincerely thank you in advance and pray that you will be blessed through this as well.

In my front yard, I found a Siamese cat trying to drink rain water that had collected in a small plant saucer. She was dreadfully thin and she had a torn right ear. And her right eye looked injured. It was a humid bone chilling day. I felt sorry for that poor creature. I took her into my home even though I could not afford to have a pet. I named her Tabitha. I was able to get a litter box, scooper, and small box of food. The food is running out and I dont think she'll eat ramen noodles. Im planning to use donations towards her food; vet check-up, and all things cats love. Thank you for reading this.

I had a bi-lateral neuropathy months ago and lost feeling and movement in both hands, the top muscles of my forearms went dead. They are calling it HNPP. I have had one cast made and all the trips to the Neurologist and hospitals has put me in a tough financial situation. I owe a lot already but I am in desperate need of funds to pay for new casts that hold my arms in place while I sleep to keep the nerves from being crushed more, then a cast with rubber bands to hold up one of my arms so I can raise my fingers and clasp objects. I need these things to remain independent, please help!

I have found an apartment that I know I can afford. The problem, however, is the money. Deposit and first month's rent are $900, and I will need $300 to get utilities turned on. If I cannot come up with this very soon, the paperwork I already filled out and signed will be voided and I will end up homeless. I have absolutely nobody else who can help me, and the few agencies here won't do anything because I don't meet their very strict criteria. ANY help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless.