The main reason I joined the police department is to help others. Unfortunately, due to the economic downfall, I have not had a raise in five years and opportunities for overtime are slim. I am making under basic officer pay, which is not that much. In addition, cost of leaving, healthcare, lawyer fees and pension contributions have skyrocketed. Many of my brother’s in blue have lost their homes and even had their vehicles repossessed (yes at the police station). I have been lucky to keep my job and am very thankful for that. My wife and kid both had inpatient surgery costing me thousands out of pocket. Due to my wife having complications with childbirth, an unknown blood disorder, and debilitating lower back/hip pain, I will continue looking for a cure for her no matter what the cost. I love my family and will do anything for them. With that said, I have $32,000 in student loans that I am unable to pay at this time and I am at risk of defaulting which will devastate my chances of applying for a much needed car loan. I am asking for any financial assistance to help me pay off my student loan and medical expenses. It is my greatest joy to help those that are in need and yes even die trying. I am in desperate need of your assistance. Thank you.

My mom is a poor single lady with health problems living in the midwest. She never gets to do anything or go anywhere. She is a sweetie and goes to church. She recently lost a bunch of weight with diet, exercise, and hard work and was able to go off all her diabetes and blood pressure meds! This coming August 2012, I would like to fly her out here near me (San Francisco) and give her a week of vacation where she does not have to spend a dime, as she has no money. She lives on a farm with nothing around. She has never been to the San Francisco or Sonoma area. As for me, I am a single young lady here in SF and I work in I.T. for a living but only have enough to pay my rent (i live alone and support myself) and electricity and food. Nothing more. I would like to bring my mom to the Napa/Sonoma vineyards on a wine tour. Maybe the wine train tour? Also to Fishermans' Wharf and do all the touristy things. Also a brunch cruise. The Aquarium. California Academy of Sciences. Ripley's Wax Museum. Fine Dining, a concert (maybe Yanni). And I dont know what else. Plus, her airfare ($500) to get here and back. This is a dream that I want to fulfill with my mom. You never know how long you are going to have your mom around, and I want to make this vacation spectacular for her! Nothing I want to do with my mom is all that expensive. But I want it to be MEANINGFUL, heartfelt, and a trip she wont forget. (I originally wanted to give her a trip to Hawaii, but there is no way I can afford that.) This is no emergency. I do not want to compete with the people out there needing heart surgery. This is just a vacation with my mom. But you never know unless you have the courage to ask, right? Any amount will help. I'm going to put every penny into a Chase Savings account and save until August when Mom gets here for a week of vacation; August is also my birthday. (if we can afford it). If you contribute to this, I will send you all kinds of photos from mine and my momma's vacation in August!!

I dont have a job and i need a running car to find one

I am getting married in 5 months and I am trying to collect a little extra money so it can be good. My fiance and I met 5 years ago and fell in love at first site. I am in nursing school and she is an event planner. We save as much money as we can but weddings are expensive. I really want to be able to fly my Grandma down from Montana. She has little money and can;t make it without my help. Im not asking for thousands, but every dollar helps. $1 is better than nothing! Thank you for your time for reading this and I hope you feel like donatiing to my wedding fund! Every donation will get our wedding picture if you leave contact information!

I just lost my job a few weeks ago and I'm paying my through college. I'm hoping to become a pastor and to help people in need however I'm risking suspension because I cant pay my housing if it's on your heart please donate anything will help at this stage even if you can't give any money a prayer or tw would be awesome :-)