r/helpingpeople

I am in Pasco County Florida. Port Richey to be exact. Im about to be homeless with my two dogs ...again because I chose to move into a place with a so called friend and his roommate because he offered to help me get back on my feet after I was staying at a domestic violence shelter for a few months so I didn't loose my babies that were being boarded for me. They were so depressed without me they started to not eat.

Anyways it has been a nightmare. I'm. Not going to talk I'll or hateful about them but it's been a huge mistake being here and I am having issues trying to get a job fast enough and find somewhere to go with my furbabies.

I've been applying everywhere with no luck yet. Im trying to find a cheap cheap camper or free if possible or barter my house cleaning or in home patient care or companion for room and board somewhere that me and the babies could live and work. Nothing yet however. I'm starting to panic bad. Please help I'm hugely in need of advice. Thanks for any comment advice.

Hi everyone,

I'm in an emergency housing situation and I'm trying to find a safe place to stay. I've applied for disability benefits and my financial situation is extremely difficult right now.

I'm looking for help with a few nights in an Airbnb or other temporary lodging, as well as food assistance while I work with local agencies and continue looking for a safe place to stay.

Sonja ladd

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I've tried everywhere and I have a housing voucher but I actually had water get in the walls the other night and shot the power off and my neighbor insisted on turning the power back on and I was on excruciating pain all night long and the next morning and have had a headache ever. Since. And. Been sick and just need to rest. Now. I just need some rest now. Thanks.

Hello , as embarrassing as this post is about to be myself and family (2 younger children ) are in need of some assistance.

I was laid off back in march , from a company I was with for 10 years due to an injury . Fast forward till now where I have regained employment. But in the process of being unemployed my car engine blew.. and bills began to pile up.. Now that I am employed the mountain of Finacial recovery has began. I don’t normally reach out for help but I’ve come to this community in hopes that someone will look out and bless my family.. I work in Philadelphia while living in pennsauken. While not far for most I take the bus to work daily and with just gaining employment i am at the mercy of getting a first paycheck. I am asking for transportation help with the local bus system , whether that’s help with too and from work , or the purchasing of a bus pass. I know we often overlook these types of request as someone begging or even possibly scamming.. I am neither I am
Simply a father trying to ensure I can get too and from work to fix the dept that I have accrued.. nothing more. If by chance this message reaches you or you feel able to bless with this I would truly appreciate it.. if my cashapp or Zelle ,or anything is of interest to you I’ll be happy to post it or simply shoot over a message. Again thank you for even paying attention to this as this is the hardest message I’ve written in a while .

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. I am in Orlando Florida

My kids and me are currently homeless. I have 3 and it's only me I just need a little help please anything helps and everything is appreciated!

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I have called 211 I'm a vet a am currently getting help through ssvf . Although I am now in a room with the kids I still have other expenses, food, laundry, transportation, etc . Unfortunately, this is a now thing I didn't start having kids while being homeless, Be careful how you treat people you don't know what tomorrow brings!! Because of a series of events and having no family and my kids father being deceased things have gotten hard. I would have never in a million years thought I'd be in this situation. I pray to God I'll be back to how I was, and able to help someone not bash them.

Hello everyone,

My name is Maciej. I was recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital after my ninth hospitalization. For the first time, the treatment has genuinely helped me, and I’m finally experiencing a real positive shift in my condition.

I’m currently waiting for admission to a specialized depression and anxiety treatment center. The waiting time is approximately 3 to 6 months, which leaves me in a difficult transitional stage where I’m no longer in acute care but not yet fully stable.

My past includes long-term trauma, violence, and bullying. These experiences shaped a large part of my mental health struggles, but I want to be clear that I am not defined by them anymore. I’m actively working on rebuilding my life, stabilizing, and moving forward in a more functional and independent direction.

A friend kindly helped me cover my hostel accommodation, so I currently have a safe place to stay. However, I am still struggling with day-to-day survival needs, specifically **food and prescribed medication**.

Specifically, I need help covering my prescribed medication, which includes **Asentra (Sertraline) 200 mg daily, Lamotrigine, Prestarium, Betaxolol, Budesonide for asthma, and liver-protective medication**.

I have also managed to find a job, but I won’t receive my first paycheck until the 10th of next month. This creates a difficult financial gap that I am unable to cover on my own right now.

I’m not asking for long-term support — only help to get through this short but critical transition period while I continue building stability.

If anyone would like proof of my situation, I am more than willing to privately share redacted hospital documentation and discharge papers. I am also open to sharing more about my story if needed.

Thank you very much for taking the time to read this, and for any kindness or support you may be able to offer.

I'm from Łódź, Poland.

**Link to my fundraiser**

https://4fund.com/5ch4dr

I’ve been trying for days and I really need to get in contact with support. I got responded back to once but no follow up. I looked up that it may take months to get a response and while I completely understand that, I desperately need help from an official member as soon as possible. It is honestly not an exaggeration to say that my life could be in danger, and I really need to talk to someone at support quickly. I DM’d them on Twitter and tried to call their number, everything, but no luck. I simply cannot wait multiple months or weeks and this needs to be solved in days as I could potentially be in danger. If anyone knows advice on how to get the support team to respond quicker, or any way of talking to an official member when in dire situations, PLEASE tell me, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

Hi I’m looking to lend £30 until 8/7/26 for food and electric for me and my son. Unfortunately couldn’t get my money to stretch quite enough to get till payday. I have had a loan previously that was repaid In full on time. I will state I’m not wanted to sell pictures or videos of myself so please don’t ask me, I’m just a mum needing a little helping hand for a few days thanks in advance x

Hi I wondered if anyone would be in a position to possibly lend me £50 please until Wednesday the 8.7.26
Unfortunately due to a few issues at home I’ve found myself in a difficult situation to cover essentials until I get paid. I have repaid a loan prior to this

If anyone is able to help me with 150 I can pay back next month or sooner

Hello, all I have set up a GoFundMe page to try and help cover the cost of living and caring for my son. I would be very grateful if you could take a minute to click on the link and just read my story. If you are unable to donate, sharing is just as helpful and equally appreciated.

thank you,

Ross.

TW: mentions of someone attempting, addiction, and generally just heavy shit.

I've been really, really struggling recently. I had to break up with my boyfriend. Me and my younger sibling have become really distant, even though we used to be best friends. My other sibling has been high nonstop and just attempted today. I feel like I'm losing everyone. I miss having friends and family and a partner. I really, really need someone right now. I just want someone to talk to. It's all getting too much. I can't do this alone.

I've been developing a free community resource platform called Gather, and I'd love to get honest feedback before continuing to expand it.
Gather is designed to make it easier for people to find help when they need it most. Using your current location, it displays nearby food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, emergency housing, healthcare and urgent care, addiction recovery services, crisis support, clothing assistance, and other nonprofit or public assistance organizations in one place.

But Gather is intended to be much more than a resource directory. One of its core features is helping reduce food waste while getting more food to people who need it. Grocery stores can subscribe to the platform and quickly post surplus food that would otherwise be discarded. Nearby food pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, and other aid organizations receive alerts so they can claim and coordinate pickup of available donations before they go to waste. All Subscription proceeds are intended to benefit Partnership to End Addiction.

Gather also includes a community support system that allows aid organizations to create public wish lists of the supplies they need most—everything from hygiene products and diapers to blankets, cleaning supplies, and other essentials. Individuals experiencing hardship can submit requests for needed items through participating organizations. When a donor purchases those items, they are shipped directly to a participating aid organization for local pickup, providing a simple and organized way to connect donors with people in need.
For people who simply want to help their community, Gather also provides an easy way to purchase essential supplies for individuals experiencing homelessness or financial hardship through participating organizations, allowing donors to contribute tangible items where they're needed most.

My goal is to build a platform that not only helps people locate assistance, but also strengthens connections between donors, nonprofits, grocery stores, volunteers, and the communities they serve.
The project is still actively being developed, and I'd really appreciate constructive feedback.

If you work with a nonprofit, grocery store, healthcare organization, or community program, would something like this be useful?

Whether you're a developer, someone who works in the nonprofit sector, or simply someone who wants to help others, I'd genuinely appreciate your perspective.

You can check it out here:
https://live-gather.org

Thanks for taking the time to look it over. Every piece of feedback helps move the project closer to becoming a genuinely useful tool for communities.