Stories From Florida

Need help in this down turn economy, recently lost my job

Derik mendez, Florida



I need help paying rent and bills and generally getting by in this economy. I lost my job recentlly because i stood up to my Vietnamese boss/ owner who was ripping us all off by having us work overtime and not paying us our due but also having a 40-60% tip out to the sushi chefs, habachi chef, and bartender. We would make $160 and have tip out 60-80$. All i did was try and bring up the law to protect myself and the other servers and because Florida is a right to work state she let me go for nothing more than standing up for my rights. I have not been able to find another job and things have been really hard for my gf and i. Anything you can send would be really helpful. Contact me if you can do anything at all.

Car broke down

Jenguin81, Florida



Hello, my name is Jennifer and I need a car to travel daily to take care of my mom who has mobility issues and can not do the normal things she used to do such as house cleaning and cooking. My old car broke down and I either need the money to replace the engine or buy a new car. I'm running out of people who can provide rides as she lives 45 miles away from me. Any help is appreciated, as my savings has been used up over the last month of not being able to work full time anymore and paying for gas money to those providing rides.

I am desperate, I really need $250 to pay a bill, And doing this is already hard enough for me BECAUSE IM PUTTING MY PRIDE TO THE SIDE, Can someone please help??

Mer Desiree, Florida



Hello my name is Mercedes. I am 19 years old. I know there are many other people with worse situations than me and I understand that, but right now Im at a point where I really need the money. Im not trying to come on here and feed you a sad story and gain pitty just to get money and spend or scam you. I have never been the type to ask anyone for money nor anything else because I was taught to work hard for what I want. Every since my father died in February money has been extremely tight. I had to take a semester off of school to work and help support my family. Now Im a full time student and working part time trying to make ends. I am honestly trying my best to help assist my mother with bills because she's on a fixed income and work is only giving me so little hours. We are currently behind $250 on a bill a thats due on 20th of November, I recently needed $30 for a past due balance but I paid that off when I got paid. Im am a good person with a good heart who always try to remain positive and keep it together, be the strong one, sadly to say right now I am at my lowest. I am honestly putting my pride to the side doing this because I have never had to ask well beg rather say anyone for money and I didn't want to feel like a charity case, but sadly to say I desperately need it because I just need to help support my mother with bills because I know she cant do it alone. Im trying the best I can to get caught up on bills. If anyone will be so kind to donate and assist me with this bill I will be sooo soo soo grateful. Any little amount you can donate will be appreciated. If you do want to help assist me my Paypal is Merbaby10@gmail.com Please and thanks again in advance. P.s I AM NOT ASKING NOR LOOKING FOR A LOAN! I HAVE NO MONEY TO PAY ANYONE BACK. I'VE HAD PEOPLE 'WANTING' TO HELP ME BUT IN THE END WANT SOME TYPE OF FEE. IT'S NOT A DONATION IF YOU WANT MONEY IN RETURN. YES I AM DESPERATE FOR MONEY BUT IF YOU'RE NOT GOING TO HELP ME OUT OF THE KINDNESS OF YOUR HEART AND JUST WANT MONEY OF SOME TYPE IN RETURN JUST PASS ME BY, BUT TO THOSE WHO GENUINELY WANT TO HELP I GREATLY APPRECIATE IT. I am not trying to be rude or nonchalant however I have already encountered 2 people who have attempted to scam me.

evicted from apartment and bills

Freebiz, Florida



I usualy dont do this but I need some help. Im a single mother of 2 ages 7 and 12. My daughter has severe asthma and I have herniated disc disorder that prevents me to work. The past few month its been hard to pay my bills and rent. I only have till sunday november 10 to pay my rent and bills. Any one whos out there and willing to help I will appreciate with all my heart . I just dont want to put my lids to sleep in the treet. Please help my paypal is freebiz23@hotmail.com may god bless all

Bills, Feed pets, Help

DarkenRahl, Florida



On the 4th of October my Ex left me after spending all my money (wont state how much ) , and has left me with $1200 in backlogged bills and 4 pets to feed. I know this probably wont get anything besides spam but im desperate. I sell rings on eBay, but nothing has sold in months, cant pawn them as an $1100 ring would only get me $20. So, anyone, if you have a heart, PLEASE help me. (I am willing to provide photos of bills and current bank amount)