Testimonials

See the difference your small change has made...

Here, on the Modest Needs 'Testimonials' page, we ask all Modest Needs grant recipients to post a short note describing the impact your giving has had on their lives, on the lives of their families, or, in the case of non-profits, on the lives of the people they serve.

We maintain this page so that visitors to Modest Needs can see for themselves what Modest Needs' active members already know:

Pocket change used wisely has the power to change real lives.

We do not edit these testimonials. We think they speak for themselves.

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Wow, what can I say? I was beginning to think time would run out before I was able to get the assistance I needed. Yet, here I am posting a testimonial. Thank you so very much for your help in getting a lift chair to make my life a bit easier. The importance of gaining the sort of independence that getting in and out of a chair can give to somebody like myself is indescribable. I can only tell those people out there waiting for funding to not give up hope. I was looking at needing over 1100 points for quite some time, after having started out needing 1340. I thought it would not happen. But, today I look and there it is. All of my points have been gained and I will be receiving a check shortly for my new chair. I just can't wait. God Bless You One and All for your help. I will never forget what has been done for me. You can be assured that I will be checking this website frequently to see where help is needed and what I can do. The love and kindness I am about to receive is more than I have felt from any agency in the past. I have been hitting blank walls for some time now, but with your help, those walls have come down. Once more, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
prufread Winslow (ME) | 2009-11-20 16:35 | Read original request

Mere words would never be capable of fully expressing the amount of gratitude that I have toward each and everyone of you who invested into my life. As a single parent on one income I just did not see how I would have accomplished such and unexpected expense. My prayer is that God will return the seeds that you have sown into my life. Thank you so much for blessing me at a time that I really needed it.
brandyeasley Durham (NC) | 2009-11-20 14:24 | Read original request

Thank you to everyone who funded my application. You all do not know how much this helped my family. I am truly greatful & thankful.
bwilliams1280 Fredericksburg (VA) | 2009-11-20 13:19 | Read original request

I can't believe I got the help I needed so quickly. Thanks to all who donated so quickly. It is so hard to describe how I feel in words. The water was due to be shut off on next Tuesday. With thanksgiving on thursday, it would have been a complete disater. Thanks so much to all of you again, and God bless. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Bonnie
bonnie1028 Scottsdale (AZ) | 2009-11-20 11:42 | Read original request

First of all, I want to sincerely thank modest needs and the people who funded me... I am sooo appriciative that someone else is concerned. I have been struggling most of my life. Nothing really that I did to make these difficult situations happen. they just have been happening. for example getting a good job and losing it because needing more hours, as a single mother. Finally finding a place to live for me and my son, but having to move out because we can't afford it. I'm in the process of continuing my education, and praying that people will volunteer to help watch my son, so that i can go to school part time. Most of all I believe God can make a way when there seems to be no way! Thank you modest needs...
cdeeson1234 Altamonte Springs (FL) | 2009-11-20 09:13 | Read original request

When I read my email saying my request had been funded all I could do was THANK GOD. Thank you to all that found it in your hearts to help a complete stranger. I am so grateful. Your giving has saved me from many tears and confused boys asking their mom what's wrong. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU!
karey99 Jacksonville (FL) | 2009-11-19 16:09 | Read original request

Thank you so much for your donation! I'm a single mother struggling everyday living pay check to pay check. If you did not help with me with my water bill the apt I live in would not except my rent until water bill was paid in full and they would charge me a late fee of $75 dollars per day. If it was not for your kindness we probably would of been evicted from my apt. Thanks to all of you for helping me and my little girl.
STARLIGHT72119 Seattle (WA) | 2009-11-19 13:20 | Read original request

MODEST NEEDS! Thank You! Thank You! TO EACH AND EVERY DONOR THAT DONATED THEIR POINTS TO MY REQUEST FOR HELP WITH A CHILD CARE BILL--THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Thank you from the top of my head to the tips of my toes! This means the world to me! My children will be able to continue to be in a safe environment before and after school. Please know, whoever you are, wherever you are, that YOUR modest donation has helped this mom and her kids to live a safer life with much more of a piece of mind. Words are just not enough for the gratitude I feel in the core of my being. Seriously. My heart is full and my mind at ease. Namaste'
BonnieBlomberg Poulsbo (WA) | 2009-11-18 17:34 | Read original request

I want to thank everyone that has donated to my medical bill. I cant even tell You how much I appreciate the help. I am coming up to the 24th where my doctor wasnt going to fill my prescription unless I see her and they wouldnt allow me to see her till the bill was paid. Thank you Thank You Thank you. Its a Miracle! Thanks again.
beki Roseville (MN) | 2009-11-18 15:03 | Read original request

I want to thank Modest needs for there help you are a wonderful foundation
ejacks Marietta (GA) | 2009-11-18 12:07 | Read original request

Thank you so much Modest Needs Foundation and the people that make donations to help my family. I look forward to the day I will be able to make donations and help others in their time of need. GOD BLESS YOU!
alba09 Lincoln (CA) | 2009-11-18 00:49 | Read original request

I had givin up because everyone that I turn to wasn't able to help. Then it happen I got the phone call saiding they were able too help. I was over whem with joy. THANK YOU MODEST NEEDS
38patricia48 Tyler (TX) | 2009-11-17 20:13 | Read original request

I am grateful for the opportunity that Modest Needs has given me. I take this opportunity to thank all members of Modest Needs. There are a lot of unsung heroes walking the halls of life that are a part of Modest Needs and I greatly thank and appreciate each of you. The extent to which people are grateful in life has a lot to do with the amount of happiness they achieve and today you have made me a very happy and grateful person. Thank You
beauty1030 Red Banks (MS) | 2009-11-17 17:04 | Read original request

OMG!!! I am soo excited I want to cry. I would like to thank the people who helped to make this happen. I am soo thankful for your donations & taking the time to read my story and I appreciate your kindness to help me out. I am so happy & you are all in my prayers. God Bless you & enjoy the holidays. I will definitely enjoy the holidays because I will be able to be with my family. Thank you!!!
rodc_420 Tempe (AZ) | 2009-11-17 16:49 | Read original request

A grateful heart has a place in everything I do, and I take this time to say, Thank you very much to the donors who have helped me take care of my health. The orthotics made possible by this grant will help in the management of neuropathy in my feet. Usually a condition for diabetics, neuropathy occurs in cancer patients following chemotherapy. I am cancer-free and doing all I know to keep it that way.
bahiyyah Chicago (IL) | 2009-11-16 12:54 | Read original request

I want to thank all of my supporters from the bottom of my heart. Its nice to know there are people out there that care. May god triple your gift tenfold! God Bless and thanks again!
precious87 Peoria (AZ) | 2009-11-16 03:18 | Read original request

I want thank and bless everyone who helped us keep our home. In this day and age people like you give people like me hope to carry on and a way to hold on to the things that are needed in this life to carry on. With out you wonderful people I'd be living in my car. Thank you so much and bless each and everyone who helped. Thank you
aprilshiloh Corvallis (OR) | 2009-11-15 14:18 | Read original request

We thank God for the generosity of those contributors who assisted us. We have come to a great understanding of what it means to be a pay check away from being homeless. We also have found a way to help others with the little amounts that we are able to contribute now. You have to be a philantropist to help others with everyday needs. The thought of helping others with what some consider pocket change, can really make a big difference in someone's life. It certainly has in our case. Thank You
cfswinton Jonesboro (GA) | 2009-11-15 12:40 | Read original request

When I found out I was fully funded it was a true blessing.My family and I want to personally thank Mr. Mason for his professionalism and help with my loan process.Also, thank you so much to the countless donors who are helping me take control of my life again. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!When I am on my feet again I will definitely give back with donations for others.Modest Needs is a wondergul organization and should be recognized for the great work they do.
madeline02 Raleigh (NC) | 2009-11-14 10:18 | Read original request

I would like to thank everyone who made a donation from the bottom of my heart. My family would like to thank you also. This means so much to us and shows us that generousity still exists in the world. A great deal has been lifted off our shoulders and it would not have been possible without ModestNeeds. I look forward to the day I can make a donation and help a family in their time of needs. Thank you again and God bless!!!
coalzy03 Jackson (MS) | 2009-11-14 03:09 | Read original request