A Member of this Community Desperately Needs Our Help

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I need to do this, no matter what (he may not like my doing this due to pride).

A well known member of this skinning community in the recent past needs lots of help from wherever he can get it. He is about to lose his car that he uses to make money driving for Uber and Lyft (because it has broke down and he cannot afford to get it fixed). He is about to lose his computer that he desperately needs to earn money doing graphics designs for various music companies (but they only pay him peanuts). He needs to pay rent, pay a car payment on a car he cannot even drive safely, pay utilities, etc. Not to mention food.

I have been helping him, along with many others, for many years, and he is trying desperately, but he also has a disease that leaves him in debilitating pain quite often, and he cannot even get pain medication. I am no longer able to help him out financially, and I am very saddened.

He is married and his wife works, but only for 20 hours a week (all she can get, and she doesn't drive a car).

Their rent is a ridiculous amount (due to typical greed I imagine), but they cannot afford to move.

They will be without a home and on the street with absolutely nothing very soon.

If you care and want to help them out, please PM me and I will let you know who this person is and where you can send help to. This is not a joke, I am not kidding and other members of this community can attest to that.

I hope you all have a blessed holiday season. Thanks.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Tom, this is a good thing to do. He can get mad if he wants. I'll help some, but gotta get past the holiday first.

 

I may be able to help on the 29th.   Praying for you know who. Will continue.

 

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Wish I could help, but I'm in the same boat...reaching up to touch bottom. Best I could do is I have a spare room.

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting WebGizmos, reply 2

Wish I could help, but I]'m the same boat...reaching up to touch bottom. Best I could do is I have a spare room.

I know your situation too, I know you can't help, but I appreciate your responding.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Oops, somehow got the above post quoted and reapplied. 8|  

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I wish I could help, Tom...but just moved, and I'm tapped out.

 

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

This really sucks. I can offer my support through the forums but financially I'm hurting, medical bills and such. After the holidays things may change. Thoughts and prayers to you know who.  

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks Doc and Ross for your at least responding, I understand and may you both have a blessed holiday season.

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Many of us are in the same situation with financial issues for one reason or other. Doesn't mean by not responding that people don't care. We all wish we could offer some help.

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Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

This is the 7th or 8th year my social security check went to medicare which means I didn't get a raise again.

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks for the comments Hankers and WOM. I know what you mean on the Social Security WOM, I got a $25.00 raise, and then they raised Medicare $25.00, so I got nothing. Frickin gov't! XO  

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Hankers, reply 8

Many of us are in the same situation with financial issues for one reason or other. Doesn't mean by not responding that people don't care. We all wish we could offer some help.
   Yes....  <3  

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks for caring Barb. :)  

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Tom, do you still live by the river? I'll stop by the next time I'm in Peru to give you a few bucks.

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yes, still by the river John. But it is not me needing the help. I can get it to them though, thanks for caring. Did not know you moved out of Peru. :)  

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Tom, could you please PM me?..... I'm chockers and can't send...only return a PM atm......

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

PM sent Syd. :)  

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Tom, I know you're not the one in need. I think I know who it is though. I'll get with you the next time I'm in Peru. Hopefully, you'll be home.

Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting MadDeez, reply 17

Tom, I know you're not the one in need. I think I know who it is though. I'll get with you the next time I'm in Peru. Hopefully, you'll be home.

Ok John, thanks. I am usually always home. I'll PM you my number too.

Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

To those who assisted this member, or even offered support in this thread, I personally thank you very much. Hope everyone had great Christmas and will have a Happy New Year! :)  

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I wanted to come and express my gratitude to those of you who went out of your way to help me and my wife via this post..

Funny, that the people who u would least expect assistance from.... are sometimes the ones that have the most kindness and generosity in their hearts..

You know who you are, no need to name names.. but know, I do appreciate it from the bottom of my heart 

Things are pretty bad for me right now, but as long as I have air in my lungs I will continue to fight on  in my work and my health and my life.

Thanks everyone for you have done for me now and in the past and I wish you all a prosperous and joy filled 2018

 

V.

Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Glad you said thanks John.

Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting vStyler, reply 20

but as long as I have air in my lungs

As long as it keeps going in and out.....just 'having it' isn't enough, you know...;)

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Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top

If someone will send me an address.........I will send a $100.00 check.  Thanks.....Geno

Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting gpensanti, reply 23

If someone will send me an address.........I will send a $100.00 check.  Thanks.....Geno

Just sent a Private Message with his information gpensanti, and thank you for your kindness.

Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting vStyler, reply 20

Things are pretty bad for me right now, but as long as I have air in my lungs I will continue to fight on in my work and my health and my life.

That's the spirit, John, never say die or give up.  I've been in dire circumstances myself, both health-wise and financially, so I know what it's like to be desperate and like ther's no light at the end of the tunnel.  It's not easy dragging yourself back up, but with the fighting spirit, the help and generosity of other it can be done. 

Now I would have sent something by the way of cash, but from past experience when sending money to other US members, the intended recipient gets very little of the original sum once fees, charges and tax are deducted.... hence it isn't really viable. 

I once sent AU$50.00, and when the recipient went to the bank to collect, they only got US$15,20.  The majority was swallowed up by the conversion rate, bank fees and taxes, and if I were to send you AU$20.00, I just don't see it helping you much at all.  You'd likely only get about US$5.00 or so, which hardly seems worth it.

Anyway, John, here's hoping that you have a much better 2018 and that things will soon start looking up for you and your family.  Keep yer chin up, okay!

:)

 

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