Hi, I am a single mom with 5 great kids (ages 12,9,6,5,4) living in Kingston, PA. My ex has not paid child support since July & I am really having a terrible time making ends meet. I work from home as a claims processor but it has been very slow lately. I am only making about $475 every 2 weeks after taxes right now. I am also receiving $315 in food stamps per month. I currently have shut off notices for all of my utilities. I have an old van with an expired inspection because it needs repair to pass. This morning when I went out to take my daughter to school I had a flat tire and I don't even have a spare. I tried to apply for Toys for Tots but I was too late - they had sign up the first week of October. My kid's don't have winter coats - I will even trade their coats from last year that don't fit to someone with the right sizes.
I have been looking for a second job to work 3rd shift while my kids are sleeping since I can't afford daycare, but it's been very difficult finding what I need. I am in desperate need of some help. If anyone has the ability and the heart to help me in my time of need I would be indebted to you for life. I am willing to babysit part-time in my home, cook/bake for you, clean your home during the day, run errands for you, wrap gifts, etc. in exchange for assistance with rent, utilities or Christmas gifts for my babies. I will even sign a promisary note to pay you back with my tax refund in February for a cash loan to get my van repaired & to get caught up on my bills. Once I am paid up I won't have to worry about late fees, reconnection fees, etc. - so I can make a payment plan as well.
I pray that you can find it in your heart to help my family out. I am not a dead-beat, and I don't normally ask for help - but I really, really need it this time. I am losing hope and feeling very discouraged lately and any little bit of help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and have a Blessed Day.
-M
