Aidpage is a social
network for
mutual support.
Ask for help
Offer help
Sign up now
Talking about:
46 posts
85,206 visits

What is Aidpage... People Helping People

AidpageTeam started this conversation

You are a tourist on a city street... trying to find your way. How do you get help?

Help Yourself

You use a map or a booklet with information about the city. That's ok... although... feels a bit like work... and is somewhat lonely.

People Helping People

You ask a passer-by for directions... Or simply, a passer-by recognizes your "tourist" behavior, stops on his/her own will and spends 30 seconds (often much more) helping you. You feel good. The passer-by feels even better. Witnessing onlookers feel good too. What happens is an easy, almost instinctive "give and take"... so natural that we don't even think about who "gives", who "takes", or why is this happening. This is not "giving"... people are just helping each other.

So... what is Aidpage?

Aidpage is a free public space on the Web where you can:

  • speak out about your problems and needs,
  • act upon your need to help others,
  • join or organize groups for good causes.

Aidpage fosters informal communication among Aidmates, sharing of experience, and mutual support. Simply posting on Aidpage makes you an Aidmate.

Need to know more?

Here are a few links to the aidpages of a few veteran Aidmates:

See also:

Click here to add your comment...
positive thoughts
Hello to all and to All new comers! I have noticed a few posts on here and am a bit concerned to the ones that have posted their personal emails and or phone numbers. Please I encourage you do not post them publicly for safety reasons. It would be better when you get to know one another to do this one to one message.

:) Have a wonderful Day!
reply to positive thoughts
jeprose
 in response to revlewis1956...   Revlewis thanks so much because you have welcomed friends i am a preacher and i would like people who can help me preach in our local radio station i welcome you as my partners
rosepastor@hotmail.com
reply to jeprose
Schmidty
 in response to kathy 6...   I would go to www.benefitscheckup.org to find out what you qualify for. Have you signed up for state aid?
reply to Schmidty
Schmidty

I think you'll find some information that will help you at http://Schmidty.Aidpage.com .

reply to Schmidty
revlewis1956

I want to invite anyone who wants to chack out what we do to please join our group we want to have all the frinds we can get , never have to many freinds thats a fact so please join. And GOD Bless you all.

reply to revlewis1956
Starshine
 in response to lonelymom123...   I am so happy that things worked out in your favor and hope for a better future for all of you...
reply to Starshine
lonelymom123

thank you so much for the info and I do receive a disability check for my son $478  a month as far as child support he lost all parental rights and cannot come within 25 ft of my children or myself. We went through a program called Safe Haven and were assigned a public defender who got us $850 a month but turned around and asked to have his rights taken away therefore he is not responsible for childsupport or he would  have  to know where we live and that ould be bad very bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  The daily abuse both physical and mental were so bad that a judge awarded us the priveledge of chanhinOnce again thank you so much fot the advice its greatly appreciated

reply to lonelymom123
LookOnTheBrightSide
 in response to lonelymom123...   

Check everything on craigslist - if you have items to sell, furniture.. etc. Jewelry, you can cash in your gold. Take stuff to a consignment shop. Ask Amvets or ask Goodwill for direction. Ask the church to refer you. Go to social services. Do computer searches high and low.

Sell off all you can. Look on craigslist for what people are looking for. If you have it, sell it. I have had to part with very sentiment items (my mom's jewelry after she passed away a pauper) and it ripped my heart out but I still have a roof over my head for my 3 kids and my son's g/f that I took in.

Never say never and always keep looking. What is meant to be will happen, but you will learn and become stronger once you get past it. You are probably in your darkest hour which means prepare for battle. STand super strong, steadfast, and beleive in yourself (provided you are morally true) and you will be set on your feet.

It works. Be stubborn but willing to accept a lesser style of living- you will look back and remember you stayed strong, focused, and had to part with things you didnt want to (sacrifice) but that's what its all about.

 You get out what you put in. Pour everything you got into keeping your roof.

your friend,

Suzanne

reply to LookOnTheBrightSide
Starshine

Hi

Call 211 and ask for temporary cash services for your state. and for food ask them 

Check my blog and under my profile is a link for stvincentdePauls , look for your local chapter there and see about getting help with rent..

You should be able to get child support..

see my blog and previous post start looking for some work and talk to your landord again.

try grantedwish.org and wishuponahero.com 

good luck

 

reply to Starshine
lonelymom123

I am a mom of 2  My abusive husband left us and I have struggled every since my car was repoed and after that everything seemed to go downhill. I recieved a letter on my door today saying that I have to pay 994.07 by 1/15/10 oer they will set mt things out. I went to my church for help but, unfortunately they did not have the funds. I do not know what to do can anyone out there help me please... I have 400. in my account. I do nort know what to do can anyone out there offer me any suggestions. I've never been homeless and if it were just me I wouldn't care but its my kids that I can't provide for that I worry about. Please anyone please help me.... My email is bluemonarch31@yahoo.com please anything any suggestions are very greatly appreciated.

reply to lonelymom123
Joyce1955
 in response to kathy 6...   Thank you so much Kathy, I will definitely check it out. Merry Christmas and God Bless!
reply to Joyce1955
kathy 6
 in response to kathy 6...   

THIS IS AN AD ON , I AM A WIDOW WUTH A16 Y,.O. CHILD SHE HAS NOTHING FOR CHRISTMAS , AND SHE IS A GOOD GIRL A STUDENT AND REALLY A GOOD KID WITHOUT HER I COULD NOT EVEN STAY AT HOME. 

    SHE EVEN HELPS ME WITH MY BATH .

'IF ANYONE  CAN WIRE  WESTERN UNION     ME SOME MONEY TOMORROW I WOULD SO MUCH APPRECIATE  IT ,  CALL ME AT 540-641-7134

THANKS '

'KATHY 6 

reply to kathy 6
kathy 6
 in response to caring heart...   

IF YOU CAN HELP ME WITH MY ELECTRIC BILL , I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT , I AHVE A CUTT OFF NOTICE FOR 12-31-09  AND ITS ALL TOGETHER 483.00 BUT I OWE 282 THAT IT IS GETTING CUTT OFFO FOR , I AM ALMOST 68 AND I HAVE FIBROSIS OF THE LUNGS , I AM BEING TREATED AT UV.A. HOSPITAL IN CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. BUT I AM ON A FIXED INCOME OF 945 DOLLARS A MONTH AND DID NOT QUALIFY FOR FUEL; ASSISTANCE , BUT MY HOUSE PAYMENT IS 325 A MONTH AND MY CAR PAYMENT IS 414 A MONTH ......... I HAVE NO IDEA HOW I WILL PAY THIS BILL , ' IF YOU CNA HELP MME CALL ME AT 540 -641-7134 .

 THANKS SO MUCH '

KATHY STEELE 

reply to kathy 6
kathy 6

I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU . GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME ; I WISH I COULD GET YOUR TANK FILLED UP AND I HOPE GOD WILL SEND SOMEONE TO FILL IT UP FOR YOU , 

   KATHY 6 

reply to kathy 6
kathy 6
 in response to Joyce1955...   

DO YOU HAVE THE FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM , ? IF SO AND IF YOU ONLY GET A SMALL CHECK , I FEL SUR EYOU WILL QUALIFY FOR FUEL ASSISTANCE , AND ITS A GOVERNMENT PROGRAM AND SHOULD GO ON IN YOUR AREA IF YOU ARE IN THE UNITED STATED. 

 BLESSINGS '

KATHY IN VA.

reply to kathy 6
Joyce1955

Hello all and Happy early Christmas. I am writing on this page because someone referred me to try and help with my small financial problem. I have very little propane in my tank and my gas company refuses to fill the tank unless I pay COD, which is impossible for me because I am on disability and get paid on the 3rd of the month. I just put 100 gallons in the tank at the beginning of the month and it cost me $254 and it has been so cold here and with my Multiple Sclerosis I cannot stand the cold, so my propane is now down to a little under 10% and I am afraid it will run out before I can get some more money next month. My daughter has helped me as much as she can, but she is a single mom of 2 small children and barely makes $800/month and cannot spare much to help me. So, I guess what I am asking is if anyone out there knows where I could contact to get help paying the gas company the $254 to get me another 100 gallons of gas, that should get me by until my daughter gets her income taxes next month. If anyone has any ideas, please, I would greatly appreciate it. I hope everyone finds the answer to their prayers this holiday season and God Bless you all and your families. Thank you and you may contact me at my daughter's email address: jacqueline.m.g@hotmail.com. Thanks again!

reply to Joyce1955
Starshine
 in response to iona1981...   

Hi Iona

You will want to remove your phone number for safety reasons

Call 211 for resource information as for now your state isn't listed you might be able to get temporary cash assistance if you state has it

plus check my blog for a lot of information~~

take care

Starshine

reply to Starshine
iona1981

hi merry christmas to everyone. my name is Iona i have 2kids can someone help me and my kids for christmas if so please get back to me as soon as posable if someone needs more info  you can call or email my phone# is 509-380-0730 and my email is zamorapearl27@yahoo.com   my name is Iona  thank you godbless

reply to iona1981
arydentcha@hotmail.com

hi mi name is ariana i have  1 baby  i look for help pay rent  ples helpme.

reply to arydentcha@hotmail.com
Caring Heart
 in response to rileyc09...   

Hello rileyc09, I would like to help you with one of your bills tell me how  much each bill is. I will pay one.

Thank you

Caring Heart

reply to Caring Heart