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Thanks for speaking the truth about this site. I have gotten few replies to my cry for help,and not one message since janurary!,looks to me that some people just LIKE to read about peoples troubles.
and untill someone really steps up to the plate to really HELP ,this site will now be known as worthless.

 in response to thrlr...   The fact is.....there is no help, at all......about all we do is keep each other company in our misery! I am just days from losing my power and will not be able to have heat, lights, the ability to keep and/or cook food, and may lose my child as a result, and all I hear is the same old thing. True the world is overwhelmed with problems right now, and everyone who is in this position, like me, I think about always...but that doesn't prevent disasters like I'm going thru now....IT IS HOPELESS< HOPELESS

 in response to debbie5ply...   my prayers are with you and yours, also. I have a spot on wishuponahero as well, trying to get help with utilities and rent. I have been there since last month, and the only thing I have received is a lot of prayers. I appreciate them, and I respond to all, but, I just can't get the help you say you received from WUAH. It's tough out here right now, and even though I am doing my best to cope, it just isn't enough.....Thanks

 in response to thrlr...   hello i truly know your frustration!!! i gave this site a chance with great hope only to find there was no help here!! as i see you are finding too!!your message brought me here for the 1st time in many months during these months i have racked the computor trying every means of advice new sites just every thing and any thing sadly i can tell you its not out there even those that said it was after doing many requested things to get the help it never truly existed i wish i was able to respond to your message with true and helping places to go but i have not found them i can tell you for smaller item help wish upon a hero has given me help in paying a bill helped me get heat helped me with food and clothing that has been the only site that i have found that i truly recieved help from not the larger help i need but still some wonderful help i wish you all the best and my prayers are with you if ever you find something i have not yet i hope you will remember me prayers be with you deb

 in response to tarotcura754...   and please, you are not bothering me...I appreciate actually hearing from someone real (lol)!!!! If you know what I mean

responding to your post in June, about the frustration and hopelessness of trying to find help. I am experiencing that first hand right now, as I am bombarded by suggestions to apply for this and apply for that, all of which I have done with little or no help for the situation. Every local, state, and national help agency is just overwhelmed, there are no funds available, etc., etc., Thanks for your response....Thom

 in response to thrlr...   hello - sorry just wondering what comment u were responding to... I'm trying to keep track of those who respond to me specifically... sorry to bother and Thank you!

I, totally, agree with you 199%! The fact of the matter is that there is very little, if any, help out there for those that truly need it, whether it be money help, food, clothing, etc.. Every agency in this country is simply overwhelmed by the current economy, and the sad part is that it just keeps getting worse! For those looking for work, there is nothing, but, spammers and scammers trying to take your money, and if there are any real jobs, there are 1000 people applying for one position. God bless you and the luck of the Irish to you, on this St. Patty's Day!

 in response to whoknew...   hello thank you for your responce and all your ideas but i am buying the house i live in i have 8 years left before its paid off i brought my children up in this house and some day when its my time i have little to leave to them but my home and im not elderly im 50 im disabled but not in need of a home for help i can do everything physicially so i dont need care in that way i truly do appricate you taking the time to search and think of means of help for me you are kind god bless you deb

 in response to debbie5ply...   

We all feel that way from time to time. Helpless, frustrated, angry, depressed... Sometimes we get so angry because things do not work out the way we think they should. Sometimes we wonder how much more can we take? How much more do we have to sacrifice just to get by?But you cannot give up.

Get angry, vent, and get moving.

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. 

 

here's what I would suggest:

From what I read of your post, your biggest concern is transportation. The nearest pharmacy is 3 miles! So you are in a pretty rural area. Rather than trying to get to your doctors and appointments on a regular basis - without dependable transportation - why not consider re-locating yourself so you are closer to these facilities?

Since you are already receiving disability - you may qualify for subsidized housing. Subsidized housing is based on your income, therefore you would only pay a portion of what you normally pay. Most times they are hanicapped accessible and near public transportation and other necessary facilities. The drawback? The waiting list. In some cases, it can take a very long time to get into these places - others, not so much. But you won't know unless you ask!

Another option are senior apartments - these are apartments designed just for senior living. Some provide assisted living, others are independent. Some take govt subsidizing , other do not. Some take residents as young as 50, others, you have to be older - so you would have to do some checking. Most do have the same features (or more) that govt subsidized housing has. Again, there may be a waiting list. 

Start with HUD- they may be better able to assist you in your search should you choose to go this route. 

Also check with the Maine Dept of aging - for more information and resources

here you can search for assisted living facilities in your area - although you may not be ready for that option, you can see what is available and what may/maynot be suitable for your needs.

here you can check other govt programs to see what you may qualify for and what is available to you

I also have links to other nonprofit organizations around the country on my home page that may be more suitable to what you are looking for. 

 We all wish someone would drop a sack of cash in our laps. Unfortunately,that rarely happens. My questions to you is: even if the car were fixed for now, would that prevent future problems? WE are all looking for an immediate fix, but sometimes the short term answer doesn't solve the long term problem. Its kind of like putting a bandaid on a broken leg - not really effective is it? If you can find the source of the problem, and a workable, permanent solution, you might just be happier in the long run. 

I hope this has been helpful and I do hope you find the solution to your needs. 

 in response to whoknew...   you are very right i was feeling very helpless and frustated when i wrote that yes there are many on this sight out of the goodness of there hearts are offering help the only way they can and yes thats through research and offering ideas i bless all those people for there time truthfully i made myself think someone would magically come along and offer to fix my car foolish thinking on my part i know those kinda things dont really happen again i say i wrote out of frustration and to all you out there giving what you can to the people at this sight i say im so sorry i ask you your forgivness and god bless you for giving all that you can give to those looking for the info they dont have and may truly need again i will say im sorry for speaking out in frustration it was very wrong of me god bless you all deb

A Joke? No angels? False hope?

I'm not sure what you are looking for - but I'm sorry you were not able to find what you needed, here. Many people on aidpage spend what little spare time they have, researching and compiling information and replying to people in need. Many times, this is a thankless position to be in. But they do it because they know there is help out there and they know that anything is possible. I wish you the best and hope you ultimately find what you are looking for.