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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This is a letter I didn't know if I'd ever get to write. My application came down to the last few days before expiration, so while I knew it was close, it would only be by the grace of Heaven that the donors would consider my application out of the many that Modest Needs receives. I'm in a state of amazement as I write this, since I also did my taxes yesterday, and the refund won't amount to even less than half of the amount I need for the total furnace bill. The miserable tax refund situation makes your donations that much more of a blessing. I don't need to mention how rough this winter has been, since the whole country knows that. Your donations are a true blessing to honest, hard-working people determined to make it out of a rut. I especially want all of you to know that your kindness won't be forgotten. Where I won't ever know who any of you are, I do want you to realize I aspire to be one of you someday. The employment picture around the Midwest is pretty bleak, and I know the manufacturing environment that my longtime job was in is gone forever. My only hope is make the best of what I can with the education I'm striving so hard for now. While a great paycheck in the future is only pure speculation now, I want you to know I will do what I can to someday be able to help bring positive change to a person's life, just as you did for me. Thank you donors, and Thank You, Modest Needs. Richard
rcarrera Richmond (IN) | 2010-03-10 22:55 | Read original request

Thank you for helping my mom & I by paying the electric bill. Your help in this donation is greatly appreciated. Your organization is a wonderful help for those in need. Thanks to all of you my mom can pay her life insurance now and not have to worry about the electric bill.I just can't thank you all enough in our time of need. My mom and I find ourselves humbled by the experience of receiving help from doners. I thank you from all my heart & soul
staceys Indianapolis (IN) | 2010-03-10 17:47 | Read original request

I am struggling to find the words to express my deep gratitude for your generosity. When I read the e-mail informing me that you had met our need, tears filled my eyes. Tears are flowing down my face as I type this. It's such a helpless feeling for a parent to have a child with a medical need that they don't have the financial means to meet. I am so sincerely grateful to each and every one of you for helping my family in this time of need. I praise God for you and pray that He will bless you abundantly. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
kdunn1 Commerce (TX) | 2010-03-10 11:42 | Read original request

Thank you so much for funding my application for help with my physical therapy bill. I've been so worried about how I was going to pay this bill, and when I heard about modest needs I was wasn't sure it was for real. I have been touched that people who I don't even know are willingly to help me with an unexpected bill. I have been so upset with the way my insurance company has handled this, and other instances in the last year, that I had become quite bitter. This has really helped restore my faith in the goodness of the majority of people. Thank you again for voting to help me. I hope that in the future some day I will be able to afford to do the same for someone else.
atomvb Haslett (MI) | 2010-03-09 23:54 | Read original request

Thank you so much for your helping me get my medical supplies. Your help is, quite literally, a lifesaver. I consider it a blessing that folks like you are among us. I've be reading my Dante, and in the 'Paradiso' he tells us of the three theological virtues: 'Faith' being knowledge beyond wisdom, 'Hope' is the motive of fortitude, but above all is 'Charity', the love that transcends all. Everyone at one time or another is either in need of, or in a position to provide, charity. I thank you for your great generosity and giving of yourselves. I only hope that in time I will be able to pass along this service you've done for me.
JimClark Waterbury (CT) | 2010-03-09 17:49 | Read original request

FIRST OF ALL I WANNA THANK THE LORD ABOVE FOR ALL OF YOU,,YOU TOOK THE TIME TO HELP EVEN ME,,,YOU DIDNT HAVE TO ,,BUT YOU DID,,IM OVERWHELMED,, WORDS CAN NOT SAY WHAT IM FEELING RIGHT NOW,,,MY PASTOR GAVE ME THIS ADDRESS OF THE MODEST NEEDS PEOPLE,,HE KNEW IF I COULD GET HELP IT WOULD BE FROM YOU ALL,,,DONORS,, WHO HAVE A HEART TO GIVE AND WANNA HELP,,IM A HARD WORKING PERSON BUT I HAVE BEEN LIMITED DUE TO NEEDING THIS SURGERY,,NOW ,,BECAUSE OF YOU I CAN GET ON WITH MY LIFE ,, CAUSE IVE BEEN SO MISERABLE WITH THIS CONDITION,,,,,,IM SO THANKFUL FOR THIS HELP,, I WANT YOU TO KNOW YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND MY HEART,,THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU,,,,,,,,,,
pamf Mc Coll (SC) | 2010-03-09 17:10 | Read original request

I appreciate everything that everyone has done or given up to help my family. You have no idea how much it has impacted our lives. We don't have to worry about freezing or finding a way to get the oven hot to eat. I'm so glad that even in this time and day, people still know how to find a way to surprise people with extreme kindness and love. Our lives are in debt to everyone who helped. You guys arew saviors, our angels! God Bless You!! Kristina
armyofone0508 North Richland Hills (TX) | 2010-03-09 16:47 | Read original request

God has smiled on me, I will b a realtor again!!! This means that I can help others achieve their dream of owing a home. I help them & in return I get paid 2 do what I like!!! I can get my vehicle back on the road & do simple things in life. Your decisions has restored my faith in mankind. I bought Charlie Brown's 'When will the good things start 2 happen' book in the 90's (Never read it though) It's happening 2 me!!! I appreciate U all!!! Thank U 4 giving up your want, need or desire 2 help me get over this mountain!!!
rhory Baton Rouge (LA) | 2010-03-09 13:02 | Read original request

I would like to start by thanking every body who donated to help me and my family. This is a true blessing for us. My faith has really been tested in the past year, finding out my father has cancer, and the toll it has taking on my family. Then my finacial situation adding to it, has put me under a great deal of stress. Checking my e-mails every day thinking time is running out , it's getting close to the dead line. Thinking people just don't have it to help these days it's hard times for alot of people.But I was proven wrong, people do care. When I read the e-mail tonite I began to cry, my finace asked me what was wrong when I told him they helped us . His only words were thank you LORD for sending these angels to us in our time of need. Your help means so much to me and my family. It gives us hope. I have never had to ask for help before, it was so hard for me, I felt ashamed. But you have showed me that people won't judge me and it's ok to ask for help, just like it's ok to help.I would like to finish by saying god will bless you for all you have done. I plan on becomimg a donor my self, because I want to make someone feel the warmth, joy and hope you have made me feel. Thank you again and god bless everyone of you. Penny
pzinzo Port Huron (MI) | 2010-03-09 00:00 | Read original request

I am sending a heartfelt thank you to each of you for extending help to us during our time of hardship. This has helped tremendously during my time of layoff from my job of eight years. Without help from such caring people, we could possibly be without our home. Thank you so much. May God bless you all. Forever Grateful
gle38w Burnsville (MS) | 2010-03-08 15:45 | Read original request

As I begin to type this I am trying to find the right words that can express the gratitude I am feeling at this very moment. I want to thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart. Your contribution lifts a huge weight off of my shoulders. The kindness that I have been shown by complete strangers is nothing short of amazing. Once things return back to normal I plan on helping as many people as I can through this organization. Thank you again :)
MCall Mckinney (TX) | 2010-03-08 10:18 | Read original request

Thank you for you kindness during my long and difficult illness. My family and friends are also grateful that I was able to stay at home with help and get better. My next work is to get out of bed and transfer to my wheelchair. Thank you for adding to my hope and faith.
dutchgirl1 Raleigh (NC) | 2010-03-08 09:35 | Read original request

Exactly two months ago when I submitted my application for rent assistance, I wrote my submission with the pretense that somebody better help me because I deserved it due to all the trials and tribulations I had faced with my recent firing and child support case. Fast forward to today, when I rushed to the computer (just as I do every morning at 6:30am) to check the status of my grant with Modest Needs and learned I was approved! When I saw that my submission had been granted...I had to reread it. I thought, am I dreaming? Then instantly, the tears started to fall. I know that there is more than one person who made this possible for me and my daughter. And I also know that the donations are anonymous, but I really wish I could meet you all personally to hug you. Then I thought, 'I wonder if I passed you at the grocery store or perhaps at the gas station, or better yet at church?' For those that have helped my daughter and I, please know this...This process has really made me grow up and realize that there is more to life than material things - even a roof over our head. I prayed EVERY day that this grant would get approved and that things really would get better for her and I. But in the process, I have learned so much about myself. I vowed that if this was fulfilled, she and I would start a daily gratitude journal (she is 5 1/2). So my first entry (today) will be dedicated to all of you who made a difference in our financial state. Each tear that flows down my face as I write this thank you letter represents each of you. I also want to let you all know that it is my turn to give back. I will also 'pay it forward' and help another in need. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for helping us financially, but more than that, for helping us become better and stronger people. And to the team of people at Modest Needs, thank you for the daily updates and for supporting this organization. I have told two other struggling moms about this and will pray they receive the same success that I have. Through prayer and belief, anything can be accomplished. My prayer for today is this: Father, help me to see as much good as I can in every person and in every situation. Rather than seeing the glass half empty, let me see it as half full. I choose to have an outlook on life. Filled with warmest gratitude, T & K
taraashten10 Lake Villa (IL) | 2010-03-08 07:57 | Read original request

Thank you so much for your help. I've always seen the good in people but as I have lived and experienced some of the things that the world has to offer I began to loose hope. Hard times have come and gone and it has impacted my faith, the faith I have for a higher being and in people. You helped me and you don't even know my name. I thank you so much, you've given me more than help with my rent but you've restored me faith. Thank you! You've done more for me than you'll ever know.
missmcmiller Austin (TX) | 2010-03-07 23:34 | Read original request

Dear Donors - I am extremely grateful for your support of my request for medical help. The existence of Modest Needs and their donors is a miracle in my life. I have tried many other doctors and specialists; Dr. Fitzpatrick is, I believe, the only one to be able to help me. I have searched my town, my state, and the country for resources to help me with this and come up with nothing until Modest Needs. What an amazing resource for those in need! The funding for my home computer business is finally beginning to come through. I have been afraid I would be too sick to be able to do the professional training and work. This grant has been funded just in time to make it possible for me to proceed on my path to become financially independent and a successful professional. With gratitude and best wishes
sunnym Taos (NM) | 2010-03-07 22:57 | Read original request

I want to thank all the giving people out there. It makes a difference in peoples lives when charity is in action.
thankyou67 San Antonio (TX) | 2010-03-07 19:31 | Read original request

WOW, I am so greatful for this gift of help. It is encouraging to know that there are still good people out there who care about others. The modest needs donors are awesome. Keep up the good work. I hope I can help someone in the future thru this organization like I was helped. I can't thank you enough. God bless you!
DOROTHY-01 Smyrna (GA) | 2010-03-07 11:36 | Read original request

I don't even know where to begin with thanking you! I am so grateful to you that words cannot even express the happiness that I am feeling right now! I along with my son had almost lost all faith in humans. You have shown us that there really are people that will help others who are down on their luck. I never dreamed that my request would actually be completed especailly so fast. You do not realize how much this means to me and my child! I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and caring. When I eventually get back on my feet financially, I am going to donate to help someone else. God bless you and please remember that you have made a difference in my and my son's life!! Thank you so much!
BluegrassState Danville (KY) | 2010-03-06 12:49 | Read original request

Dear Modest Needs Donors, Thank you so much for your generosity!! I was really at the point of feeling like giving up-we just didn't see much hope on the horizon regarding going into an endless cycle of poverty. But because of your kindness,the list of benefits is huge: my 11-yr old son will be able to study, sleep, and live comfortably, we are able to continue working at our jobs since we have shelter. Instead of incurring bad credit due to a broken lease, we are able to focus our energies toward paying our other bills this month and saving for rent for next month.Perhaps most importantly, I have newfound gratitude and renewed faith in our Creator and mankind because of these answered prayers. I hope to become a Modest Needs Donor myself someday! Thank you again, from the bottom of our hearts! May you and yours be blessed in every endeavor!! Sincerely, B W
bwjazz Garland (TX) | 2010-03-06 08:25 | Read original request

I got the notice today (3/6) that my need was funded. I am sitting here in tears right now - When I was about to give up hope... I start work on 3/8, and recieve my last unemployment check on the same day! I was not sure how we were going to go about getting 2 people to work in different places - at different times. Now I do not have to fret. I great big HUGE THANK YOU!! :) Once we get back on our feet - We will be returning the gift by doing the same that you wonerful folks have done for us. May God Bless and keep you. THANK YOU!!!
SCoursey522 Rosebud (TX) | 2010-03-06 08:07 | Read original request