Paid 09/30/2022
Self-Sufficiency Grant

Status:
Fully Funded

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Testimonial

This person has left the following thank you note:

I am so releived to see that the modest needs donors have decided to fully fund our application! Thank you so very much. This is a huge releif financially and emotionally right now as we are very close to having our baby. My health is not the best currently due to the baby and all of the stress I have been under as the sole provider of the family. I am still working full time and due in about 20 days! We are so releived to have this help finanically so that we can focus on the excitement of a new baby. Thank you again to all of the donors!



We're Struggling to Keep Up with Our Bills as We Await the Birth of Our Child! Please Help.

My Story:

I am a married mother of two, and I'm also expecting a new baby in about 8 weeks! My oldest son is 7 years old, and he was recently diagnosed with ADHD. We have been learning how to properly navigate this, and while the adjustment has been a little difficult, he's doing well so far. My youngest son is 5 years old and has just started Kindergarten. Both of my boys are amazingly bright and loving children, and they're very excited and ready to meet their new brother!

I work full time as an AR clerk for a company in Akron Ohio. We earn enough to cover most of our expenses, at least we do most of the time. The problem is we unfortunately do not have much of a support circle as far as family and friends go. We have had to start buying things that our new baby will need in two short months, so we have had to sacrifice some of our bills. Normally, these would be paid on time, but we're struggling right now. The cost of gas and groceries being so high lately is also a factor, as I always prioritize food for my children first. I always make sure my boys are fed and happy regardless of our financial situation.

Right now, I'm really worried about our financial situation because we're already behind on some of our important bills, and I'm just weeks away from giving birth. When our new baby is born, I'll have to take time off of work, and that could push us even further behind on our bills. With that in mind, I'm seeking assistance with catching up on our gas and electric bills so that we can head into my maternity leave completely caught up on our bills. My family would be very grateful for this assistance, as it would do so much to keep us stable during my pregnancy, both in terms of finances and stress levels. Thank you to everyone in advance who assists us with these bills, and I promise to repay the generosity and kindness we're shown as soon as we can.


As of 2022-09-30, 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 2022-10-13, Modest Needs sent payment via Credit / Debit Card in the amount of $443.86 to Dominion Energy//Ohio Edison on behalf of this deserving individual.