I just married my wife in the middle of December, but as she is from another country, we need to finish paperwork by the end of January so she can stay in the country and be permitted to look for work - the price tag for this final paperwork is about $1500. We would have had enough money for this paperwork from the money we received at the wedding, but on the way to the wedding, my car breathed its last, and now we need to find a new car, on top of all the other expenses involved in setting up a new household. I don't care so much about the car, since I am within walking distance of my work, but my wife is from a much warmer climate than she is living in now, and the cold is a real difficulty for her. My parents have a lead on a really good, inexpensive car ($1200 for an early 1990s car that just reached 100,000 miles and was previously owned by a friend of the family that just passed away), if we can afford it right now, but we only have about a week left to decide if we can afford it. Please help me pay for the paperwork so my wife can be declared a permanent citizen and also be allowed to work (which will drastically improve our financial situation); and also please help me pay for a car so that my wife won't have to walk in the cold when we shop for groceries. Thank you, and God bless.

I’ve just found out that if my financial standing isn't brought down to an outstanding $1250.00 for residence, that I will barred access from my apartment and will not have a home for my remaining semester. My OSAP loan this year was $3000.00 less than it was last year, which pretty much slammed me in the dog house. I’ve had no luck finding any work here, despite desperately applying for jobs and handing out resumes. At the moment, if I can’t come up with $3780.00 by the end of January, I’ll be denied access to my apartment and will have to live on the street. The residence staff has removed payment plans they made into contract without the permission of the students, and are not allowing them access if they owe over $1250.00. They implemented this rule with out telling anyone, and sent out emails over Christmas Break. I only have $500 - $600 on me right now and they're demanding that the $3780 is the minimum payment to be made. If anyone would like to help, my email is samanthanormansnh@gmail.com Thank You, Samantha.

I've two childreen (7 and 6 years old) and I 've not money for their needs. Please help me to make them happy. Thank you.

Hi, I know it is getting close to the holidays but I ask that you please read my story. I am trying to raise money to help a fellow Hamilton native pay for medical bills that are growing. Rob was struck by a cab while he was leaving a football game in Buffalo and went into a coma. Since it was only a day trip he did not have travel insurance so he is responsible for all of his medical bills. I am trying to raise as much money as possible to help with these expenses. All money that is raised online will be donated to the family. For more information on this cause you can go to this link: http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/846525--hamilton-man-in-a-coma-in-buffalo-has-no-insurance Since the accident Rob has come out of the comma and has made it back home to Canada. He still has a huge hospital bill to pay which is why I am trying to help. Thank you for your time.

My name is Matt and I am a 50 year old man with relapsing MS. I have once again lost a job due to problems with this disease. I have recovered thank God but now I am faced with the realization that my job prospects are limited due to not having transportation of my own. I have tried everything I can think of to get back to work but now I have run out of funds and things are looking very bleak. I fear the worst which is homelessness. If anyone can help me in anyway I would be most grateful.