Application 128014: Disabled Woman Needs One Time Help

Current Status: Funded

On 2009-11-02, Modest Needs sent payment in the amount requested by the applicant to Team Management on behalf of this deserving individual.

This request for help was funded at the recommendation and through the support of the friends and partners of Modest Needs Foundation.

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This application has been fully funded. To see the thank you note left by the person who placed this application, scroll down this page to 'Testimonial'

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Application Details

Disabled Woman Needs One Time Help | Cost to fully fund this application: 306.00 Modest Needs Points

I am a single woman on SSI/DIABILITY. Obviously, I am unable to work. I have several medical conditions, which make it impossible for me to work. I am in pain every day. I also am sick most of the time! I have been hospitalized four times this year.

One of the problems that STOP me from being able to work is my colon. (THIS IS SOMEWHAT EMBARRASSING!!!!) During ONE of my hospital stays, I was diagnosed with several types of colon disorders. The doctor prescribed medications that are NOT covered by Medicaid, but that is not why I am asking for help today. I was able to buy ONE of the meds that did seem to 'help' me. Well, so I thought until the first time that I was able to evacuate my bowels in YEARS! AGAIN, THIS IS EMBARRASSING! Anyway, I flushed the toilet and it overflowed! HELP!

My landlord is charging me to pay for the water damages that were (He SAYS) incurred from my toilet overflowing. (I used to wet vac to clean this up immediately and then disinfected it.) I feel like I am being punished for FINALLY being able to function properly in 'that' department at least. I am NOW afraid to even take the meds that 'helped' me!

I cannot afford to pay this bill for my SSI/disability barely covers my NORMAL monthly expenses! I already have to go to the food pantry in order to feed myself. I spoke with legal services to find out if I was indeed liable for these charges. The lawyer that I spoke with said that not only am I liable for this unfortunate ACCIDENT, but if my landlord were to give me a bad report, I COULD LOSE MY SECTION 8! I am at my wits end! All the stress is just making me sicker!

I would like to move out of this apartment in the near future for I believe the apartment is not all that healthy for me. I believe that there is pre-existing mold and mildew in the building. Also, since my arthritis has gotten worse, I can no longer open and close the windows here. I really need to move to a place where there is better public transportation too, but I have no money or no one to help me with moving either!

My priority WAS to get out of this apartment when my lease is up in February, but like I said, 'IT'S A CONSTANT BATTLE.' If someone would please help me to remain on good standing with my landlord, I would feel much better about well, EVERYTHING!

If no one can help me, I fear homelessness. I have been there and done that due to my disabilities. I can't afford to lose my Section 8. PLEASE HELP ME PAY MY LANDLORD SO THAT I CAN GO ON WITH MY 'LIFE'!!!! (This is not living; I am in bed MOST of the time!) THANKS SO MUCH.

Applicant Profile

This application for our Self-Sufficiency grant comes to Modest Needs from a household of 1 adults and 0 children.
This household earns 50.71% of its household income.

This applicant lives above the poverty line and probably won't qualify for other types of help.
This household has received state or federal assistance in the past 30 days.

Notes from the Modest Needs Staff

This applicant has applied for help from Modest Needs in the past.

This applicant has received help from Modest Needs, most recently on 2009-11-02, in the amount of $255.00, for Disabled Woman Needs One Time Help.

Testimonial

This person has left the following thank you note:

I really want to thank ModestNeeds.org and their donors for helping me with my needs.(This help that I have received has made a great impact on my life in many ways!) Not only has this help that I received helped me with my problem(s), but the help that I have received has restored my faith in mankind. I've heard, 'Sorry, we'd love to help, but unfortunately...' way too many times in my lifetime. ModestNeeds.org and their donors give you a chance to be heard when it seems like no one else is listening! I also want to say that it's great that everything can be submitted online in the convenience of your own home. Most of the time, due to my disabilities/illnesses, I just don't feel well enough to keep appointments. I wish that even MY DOCTORS could understand just how difficult it is for me to get around most of the time! ModestNeeds.org and their donors realizes that sometimes one just needs a little extra help. (The help that I have received will also help eliminate future problems that could be as severe as bringing me to homelessness.) I really appreciate the help that I have received, and I hope that I can help someone else with their needs in the future! Mere words con NOT express my gratitude, but I really want to THANK YOU AGAIN for your help!!!!