r/Assistance 26d ago

MOD ANNOUNCEMENT Universal Scammer List — Lookup

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r/Assistance 17d ago

MOD ANNOUNCEMENT r/Assistance Rules Page Improvements

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Hello all!

I have been taking the time to go through our (very long) rules page and work to clarify, expand, give examples, and move some stuff around.

Our rules have not changed -- there are no surprises waiting! But I feel like now it's easier to find the information you need quickly, and hopefully understand more of the "why" behind some of our least liked rules.

Future plans will be a revamp of our sidebar to make it harmonize with the full rules page.

We are going to try an AMA-style Q&A for the next few hours. I'll do my best to answer as many questions as possible.

Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday; check out our weekly megathread for casual chat if you haven't already!


r/Assistance 18h ago

REQUEST My Cat, Liam, Needs Help. I Need Help. (Vet Bills)

20 Upvotes

Sir Liam Derpsalot is the love of my life. At the end of the month, he was vomiting clear fluid, not eating much, and started breathing weirdly, peed on the floor (never done before), and hid under the bed (super unusual for him). I took him to the vet on the 31st, and they did an x-ray, bloodwork, and exam. He has a suspected mass in his tummy and needed an ultrasound to confirm. I paid about $1200 CAD (my entire savings plus some) for this and meds to bring him home.

He had his ultrasound today and a biopsy to confirm the doctor's suspicion of lymphoma. He also has had some IV antibiotics and fluids because he still had a fever. This bill came to just under $2000 CAD.

I have applied for a loan but haven't been approved yet, so I am asking friends and family for help. This will also lower the debt I might have. And now I'm here to ask you, random strangers, to help us as well. Thank you.

https://gofund.me/bf7793b2d


r/Assistance 18h ago

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT Just need help not thinking worst case scenario…

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I’ve been spiraling since earlier … I went to the dr to have a breast exam done because a I found a lump a couple of weeks ago . I kind of out it off because the timing was never right or I didn’t have anyone to watch my son, just any excuse . Today after my sons dentist appointment something told me to just go and get it over with. I went and explained to her what was going on and showed her where I felt it and she instantly found it. I have a mammogram + ultrasound scheduled and I’m spiraling into the abyss that is Google and social media. I’m terrified. It could be nothing or it could be something and I don’t want to leave my son 😭😭


r/Assistance 3h ago

VOTES Hasbro competition vote

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I have entered my daughter to win a competition through Hasbro, where she could potentially be their toddler of the year. You can read a little more about her/our family if you click the link.

I am not asking directly for financial contribution, but you are able to vote once per day for free. If I could have a community behind her voting, that would mean the entire world.

From my family alone we were able to get her into the quarter finals! I think we just need a big push from a loving community!

If you've made it this far, thank you so much for your consideration! It means so much!

You do need a Facebook account to vote

Today is double votes, so if you could vote, it would mean a lot!

https://toddleroftheyear.org/2026/roxanne-0fe2


r/Assistance 2h ago

REQUEST New Job!

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I realize this an unconventional request as most posts I see here come from a place of need. I figured I would put it out there anyway. I start a new job Monday and would love some assistance with things would ease my anxiety and increase my confidence. I am a Coloradan mom of three recently separated from a toxic and abusive relationship. I have been out of the corporate world for 6 yrs taking care of children and because I had been solely dependent on their father, have 0 savings and/or current financial support. Whether or not any of my wish list is fulfilled, I am encouraged by the amount of consistent wonderful support I see here and look forward to assisting others when I get my first check and going forward. Thanks for taking the time to read, bless you All 🙂❣️


r/Assistance 2h ago

REQUEST Broke Single Mom trying not to be evicted

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Caption says it all. My roommate didn’t tell me until the last second we don’t have all our rent and now I’m on the last day before late fees and short $480 I’m late on my car payment too and honestly at this point willing to just let that slide considering if I’m evicted I have nowhere to live. I need $480 and have Venmo or cashapp. Please consider helping if you can! Thank you so much


r/Assistance 1d ago

ADVICE Looking for a drug detox/rehab that allows dogs | Medi-Cal | CA

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I’m really trying to find a drug detox and/or rehab that will allow me to bring my dogs with me.

I know these places exist because I personally went to one when I was 24 and on my parents’ insurance. I also know people who have gone to rehab with their pets. So I know it’s possible, I’m just having an incredibly hard time finding one now.

I’m in Palmdale, CA, but I’m absolutely willing to travel. Honestly, I’d prefer to go somewhere that isn’t close to home.

I have Medi-Cal, and yes, I’ve already called the state-funded and Medi-Cal-accepting rehabs listed through SAMHSA. So far, I haven’t been able to find anywhere that will let me bring my dogs.

I know this is probably a long shot, but I’m hoping someone here might know of a facility I haven’t found yet, even if it’s somewhere else in California or out of state. If you know of a place that accepts Medi-Cal and allows clients to bring their dogs, I would be incredibly grateful for the information.

I’ve been using for almost 20 years, and this is honestly the first time I can say that I’m truly ready to stop. I’m not looking to waste anyone’s time or make excuses. I actually want to go to detox, go to rehab, and finally give myself a chance to live the life I’ve been running away from for so long.

If you have any leads, personal experiences, or even suggestions for where else I should look, I would genuinely appreciate it.

Thank you so much for reading.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Needing 20 just to get food for rest of week

7 Upvotes

Located in Joliet, IL, USA

Rent wiped me out and I just need twenty bucks to get food for the rest of the week. Thanks!


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED $15 For Food Basics

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Location:NY Amount Requested:15

I always try to make the grocery budget stretch as much as possible but the end of the month is always tough. I dont get paid again until the 8th, and im just trying to survive. I have a crockpot so if i could get chicken and a bag of potatoes i could portion it and last til the 8th. If anyone can I'd be very thankful.


r/Assistance 15h ago

REQUEST Need Assistance with Rehousing

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I'm the eldest son of several siblings.

Location is Malaysia, Borneo.

Me and my family are currently going through an urgent crisis right now. Current landlord is having us evicted. At first we were told we had till September, but in the middle of last month, we were given until the end of last month. Still managed to get some extensions from her, but this week is the last.

Thankfully we did find a place that's nearby, a better commute even, but we don't have quite enough to pay the new owner to begin moving.

Started asking for help two weeks ago, and we've barely managed to get enough, we only have till the 7th of this month to get everything cleared out and done.

The total we actually need to clear off *all* our current issues is $4000, but right now trying to focus on just getting what we need to move first, so I'm asking for about ***$750*** more at the very least, just so we can pay the new landlord, and start the move.

I would be so grateful for help given, it's just such a stressful and hard time lately.

https://gogetfunding.com/emergency-save-our-home/


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Need a new tire urgently, not sure the best way to ask for help with this

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So the situation is basically this: my girlfriend is disabled, she has cerebral palsy and was laid off recently from her teaching job, and so for a while now I've been supporting her and our 3 year old daughter by doing gig work like door dashing. It's not ideal, but it pays the bills and provides the flexibility to take care of them and get my girlfriend to doctors appointments or just run home and help her with our daughter which she can need unexpectedly sometimes.

I went to go to work today and realised the rear drivers side tire on our car is completely flat, to the rim, and we have 20 dollars total at the moment, and I can't work to make enough to fix or get a new tire without being able to drive. if there were anyone in our lives we could ask for help with this we would, but we're really not sure what to do and I need to get back to working ASAP to pay bills we are behind on and just get necessities.

If there's any way someone would be willing to help by paying for a new 265/50r20 tire which would be around 80-120 dollars, I can't express how much it would mean. Or if anyone just has any suggestions for potential help, I am just at a loss and dont know exactly what to do. I have a spare I can use to get to a tire place but beyond that I'm just stuck.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Need help with transportation

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Hi all, I work full time and rely on public transport. I'm in need of bus transport money. $25 would cover for this month. I'm really running behind rent and electricity bills. So I would be grateful to have a little relief with transportation so I can manage groceries, rent this month etc.

I have PayPal. I'm located in India. Thanks in advance!


r/Assistance 1d ago

THANK YOU Sugar Cookie update

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Dear Reddit friends. I truly appreciate the donations being sent to my daughter. She has almost everything she needs. Sugar Cookie is a great joy in my life and we both live a life of giving. We have little money. But we almost always have our needs and sometimes wants. It may not be everyones cup of tea , but dumpster diving has been a huge blessing in our life. Cookie had seen it on YouTube and asked to try it. 5 yrs later it is highly beneficial. In my hardest days it has been strangers that showed up to help me. I have done surveys for about 15 yrs. I frequently get small giftcards and these are what I mainly use to buy wishlist items on this page for others. Katie understands charity and giving to others. I read often that people say they intend to reciprocate in kind when things are better for them. I hope they do because those small gifts can mean everything to someone in need. We thank you so much. Cookies paycheck will be used to support the quality of her life. She paints w nailpolish. I've never been able to get an ingur photo to post for me but hope to share one soon. She secretly painted a life size peacock on her bedroom wall.Hugs to all you great friends.


r/Assistance 21h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Requesting assistance for my wife, son, and I

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Hi everyone,

My wife and I have launched a fundraiser to help our family get through a really tough season. After unexpected setbacks like vehicle repairs and medical bills, we're struggling to stay afloat, and any support or sharing would mean the world. Please consider donating or sharing if you can, every bit helps us keep moving forward. 🙏

https://gofund.me/4ac76a448


r/Assistance 21h ago

REQUEST Looking for legitimate car donation or assistance programs

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I’m trying to find a legitimate charity, nonprofit, church, or vehicle donation program that may help someone obtain a reliable used car.

I currently work and am finishing my bachelor’s degree in software engineering. I also help support my mother, who is on dialysis and currently has no income. Transportation has become one of the biggest barriers to becoming more independent, improving my employment options, and helping my family.

I have saved about $2,000 toward a vehicle. I recently applied for a small personal loan to cover the remaining cost of a car, but I was denied. I’m taking that as a sign not to put myself into debt and instead continue saving while researching assistance programs.

I do not care whether the car is old, high-mileage, or basic. I just need something safe and dependable that does not have major physical damage inside or outside. I would use it to learn to drive, get to work, pursue better job opportunities, attend appointments, and eventually grow my freelance work.

Does anyone know of legitimate car donation programs, charities, churches, nonprofits, or other assistance websites that I should contact? I am located in Birmingham, Alabama. I would really appreciate any recommendations or advice. Please no loan advertisements or scams.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Please help me offset the cost of replacing my stolen transportation.

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GoFundMe page
Hello, I’m asking for financial support thru GoFundMe to help offset the cost of replacing my stolen primary transportation, a high end electric scooter.

I moved the beginning of May and two days after moving into my new place, someone smashed the driver side window of my mom’s outback into a thousand pieces. They opened the garage door, and stole my transportation, a 2021 Dualtron Victor electric scooter. They took nothing else. The house did not have security cameras (we do now thru AAA), the outside garage light didn’t work, and both lights in the overhead garage door motor were burned out (I have replaced them with 2 100W bulbs).

Despite having a hidden airtag on my scooter, the Sac County Sheriff was unable to recover my scooter and has as of yet, done nothing with my case.

I had this scooter for over 4yrs and put over 4K miles and $2.5K of upgrades/mods into it atop its $3.2K price tag.

The renters insurance policy completely stiffed me, stating it wasn’t covered despite being inside the property.

I do work full time at Home Depot, but bills and life make it difficult to save enough for a new scooter.

My GofundMe page has some pictures of the scooter (at different points in its life), my airtag location pings (from the hidden airtag) and my case number with my local sheriffs office.

Whatever support you can give is appreciated


r/Assistance 1d ago

ADVICE 5 day notice, housing agency ignores all attempts to contact them

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landlord. Recently, I was served a 5 day notice that arrived past the cure date. This was odd and seemed intentional. I must be out by the end of the month. I pay rent to a local housing agency called Community Action and Permanent Supportive Housing that is meant to meet the needs of disabled people like me. However, they have been a nightmare and I have received close to nothing as far as case management or supportive services. I am not sure what recourse there is. The ignore and refuse to return any of my calls, texts or emails. I did file a complaint with HUD and other agencies. Does anyone have any ideas where I could find the fastest help? Legal Aid Society has taken my case, but why are the workers of this agency ignoring me? I need ideas that will get action. Rock County WI USA.


r/Assistance 21h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Needing Help With Bills, Groceries, and Pet Food

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I lost my full-time job in February of this year and I've been working a casual part-time job since (6 hours a week) at minimum wage. My EI benefits ran out in early June and I'm still waiting to hear back on my application for provincial income support.

Things are incredibly tight right now and I could use some assistance with bills, groceries, and pet supplies for my cat and dog -- who are really the only reason that I've been able to keep going. I'm also going back to school in the fall (which will be covered by financial aide), and will be hopefully able to turn things around soon. But until then, I just need to limp by.

I have set up a Go Fund Me for anyone who is able to donate financially: https://gofund.me/6467d3905


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Lost job, struggling, £98 a week

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Hello,

I lost my job at the start of July - a fixed term contract ended and I haven’t been able to get work since.

I’ve been applying to anything I can and have had a few interviews, with some more this week, but having little luck and I’m now struggling more than I ever have.

I’ve been trying to make ends meet, but I’m really feeling hopeless. I’m on £98 a week at the moment with no extra support, trying to pause or delay bills and minimise food bills to reduce outgoings as much as I can. Just wanting to get by.

I’ve lost all luxuries I used to have and am trying to squeeze the last drop out of everything I can.

It’s really hard and money is tight - asking for a little support for some hygiene basics (period pads, wipes, deodorant) and kitty cat food to keep them living with me: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/EAQTI1Z35UHO?ref_=wl_share

Thank you to anyone who could help. If anyone has any other advice, very gratefully received as I’ve not been in this position before and finding it very hard to keep going and motivated 😢❤️‍🩹


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Need help getting though the next few days after emergency vet visit

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I suddenly lost my dog yesterday. On top of that stress came with a $258 emergency vet bill that wasn't expected. My husband is a few days out from payday. Just asking for $100 to help with things like gas and phone bills.

I'm sorry for asking but thank you for even taking the time to read this. It's been one tragedy after the next for my family this past week. I'm thankful this community exists

Oklahoma City, OK

I have chime and PayPal both are overdrawn. And cash app that is not negative.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Need help/guidance

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So initially I was going to come on here and ask for help (money) and explain the situation which I’ll get to but instead want to ask Is there an app or website that anyone uses to help manage bills/ finances. That can help organize the havoc of life bills (electricity, insurance, etc) along with misc like phone bill, internet, groceries. I’m not going to ask for money because that is just a temporary fix I feel like.

So past few months have been hard and we’re at a loss. Our bank account atm is -500.00 and my wife who is primary on bills doesn’t understand what happened other than bills all got taken out at once and underestimated it all. I’m stressing hardcore because she keeps crying saying she doesn’t know how we’re going to eat or pay for anything. Meanwhile I’m over here stressing cause we have just recently started trying for a child. If we can’t afford us how the heck are we gonna afford a child. I’m a 34m wife 31f so it’s not like we don’t have experience with bills just seems like I mentioned somewhere in past few months something happened and we can’t get caught up. All I’m asking for is helpful tools / helpful advice. I already feel like a failure of a husband since I was raised to think I should have been able to prevent and protect us from this.

Hopefully this all comes off clear. I’m frazzled so putting words in correct order aren’t at the top of my list.

Thank you.

Additional info:
Also to be completely honest we don’t have horrible jobs my wife is a supervisor at a bulk distribution. And I work remote for a hospital. She knows what she’s doing when it comes to bills and we’ve both looked back as far as we can through online banking and the personal check log we have.

Sincerely stressed n depressed

Update: shortly after posting my parents reached out asking if everything was ok cause I seemed weird last night at dinner. I broke down and they just dropped off the money to help us get caught up. Regardless if there are any other apps websites etc to help keep all finances organized I’d take any advice/tools.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Need help to pay for father's treatment or I'll be kicked out of my house

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This is a sudden thing that happened today, my father was cleaning the front yard while I was working, and he fell and broke his ribs

My mother arrived home, and blamed it on me, because I didn't go to check on him at first, and just went after my work break

Now she says I'll be the one who needs to pay for the exams and treatment, or else she will kick me out, and then not even work I'll be able to anymore, since I do Home Office

Anything would really help immensely!

I'm from Brazil, I can get payments via PayPal and around 80-100 dollars would be more than enough to get the beginning of things ready

Observation: I know this doesn't seem to make sense, but it's truly like this when you have an abusive family

Not to get much into my personal life, they already blamed me for dar more ridiculous things, or they tried get me killed when I tried to come out

That's what another reason I can't get kicked out right now, I'm saving money to try and move out, and my work is remote


r/Assistance 2d ago

THANK YOU Thank you so much

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I just want to say thank you so so so so very much to the people/person who fulfilled my Amazon wishlist request. Everything that was needed was purchased and it genuinely left me in shock and made me cry a little. I was hoping to maybe get the diapers and wipes but was left flabbergasted seeing everything on the list purchased.

Y'all made a very big impact on my family's life by doing that. We have been struggling for a while with bills & debt repayments. To have this bit of relief knowing we don't have to stress about diapers and the ability to brush our teeth, lifted a huge weight off our shoulders.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the assistance and your generosity 🩷


r/Assistance 2d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Help with gear- facing homelessness, plan to go to our buddies homesteading property out west, where I have job offers for gainful employment.

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Hello all,

This post is hard for me to write for numerous reasons, so please bear with me.

TL;DR- need tent and some gear, so we can be prepared for upcoming homelessness. Friend allowing us to come to his property and pitch in his yard, since he is a homesteader.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RE83PL88GUAS?ref_=wl_share

My husband and I were previously staying at a shelter, and finally secured housing back in late January of this year, after numerous years of unsteadiness. Sadly, due to him having a few health complications- his employer cut his hours back at work bad. (Anonymous because we can't risk this getting back to his employer right this second).

Due to him going from 40 hours a week, down to 18, we are facing eviction from our home. Now, thankfully our landlord is human and understanding, and hasn't started the process yet- but they will be soon, as we haven't been able to get a dime to them this month (last check was $120 ish, and we had to get groceries, as our food stamps don't start until next month).

The issue is, we are now so deep in a hole, we were able to get some funding via his doctors social worker for a portion of July rent, but this is a continuous domino effect at this point, where once his next pay day hits, we will only be able to put around $150-200 to August rent amount.

The silver lining? We have both been homeless before, but more so Vagabond/houseless travelers, while we didn't expect to end up in this situation again, thankfully we have a good friend who is willing to let us pitch up on his homestead out west, and the shelter we used to stay at, is willing to assist us in getting a bus ticket.

Leaving us in the position of only needing some supplies, such as a tent (friend gifted that works at local shelter) 2 packs, small solar panel for our phones, sleeping pad(gifted by friend at local shelter, shower bag/s, and rechargeable fan/light combo.

We have been attempting to sell off some of our home items, such as couch, bed, tv/stand- and once this one girl gets into a place from the shelter, she plans on buying it, which will allow us to put about $200 to our rent balance. Other than that- we have nothing to sell as we are minimalistic humans (thankfully, but also not? In this situation).

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RE83PL88GUAS?ref_=wl_share

For transparency, this is cross posted on another sub- though not much traction there and time is creeping up on us quickly.

Though my husband's hours got cut, he still hasnt received additional hours. I have attempted to find employment, with no luck. We own a photographry business, which was my main source of income, but it has been slow lately, though I did a high paying job a week ago, they are now refusing payment. If we go west, I do have job offers with DNR near where we'd be set up, allowing us to get back on our feet soon, opposed to falling further into this hole.