Paid 08/08/2017
Self-Sufficiency Grant

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Testimonial

This person has left the following thank you note:

User-submitted image -  Click to see real sizeThank you…two simple words that can only begin to express my gratitude for your generosity. When I started this journey to seek help during my tough time, it was very difficult to put my pride aside. Moreover, I had no idea that my plea for help would be met with so much compassion. Because of your patronage, I can confidently head to work and focus on providing quality service for my students with special needs. Your donation has reminded me that people are innately good and prayers do get answered. I thank you for showing the generosity I hope to pay forward to others someday. Many, many thanks to you.



Young Teacher Needs Help After Income Gap

My Story:

I am a 29 year old speech language pathologist. I work with students who have special needs in my community as well as in the public school system. I live with my retired parents.


Since February 2017, I left my full time job and the country to volunteer my services in the country of Grenada, which has very limited access to services for students with disabilities. Upon my return, I was able to maintain my part-time position working in the home-health setting. With a number of expenses each month, I usually find myself living paycheck to paycheck, but it never seems to be too much of a struggle. During my time without my primary source of income, I have depleted the modest savings I had and I am unable to pay this month's bills. I have signed my new full-time contract with my local school district and I'm preparing for back to school. Unfortunately, this gap between pay has put me in a financial bind. I need Modest Needs' help to pay my student loan.

This funding will allow me to get current on my bills during this pay gap. I would greatly appreciate the stability it would provide me with. I look forward to beginning my full time position on July 31st and replenishing my savings account for future emergencies, while maintaining future monthly expenses. I would be forever grateful for your generosity and hope to pay it forward one day as I regain my stability.


As of 2017-08-08, this application has been fully funded!

This request for help was funded at the recommendation and through the support of Modest Needs' donors.

Application Status Update: On 2019-01-02, Modest Needs sent payment via Check in the amount of $249.88 to Carrie Forde on behalf of this deserving individual.