I am in need of a new bed, some furniture, and most of all a car. My husband is on SSD and I am going through a lot with my health and am not able to work at this time. Most of our money goes towards rent and electric. We can barely pay that. How can I get a charity to help me get furniture, a bed, and a car?
By Gina
Ask your church if they can help you or make suggestions. Many groups that help people in a community let churches know they are available. For that matter many people in your church may volunteer for groups that help people. If you don't go to church it may be time to start (but go to one you haven't asked for help from).
There is a web site that is called Freecycle, you can find the groups in your area and join. They post items that they will give away and you can ask for items.
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I have fallen on hard times, but am managing. My son and I are in desperate need of mattresses, mine more so. I'm currently sleeping on a 27 year old king size that was in the house when we moved here 5 years ago. My back is in a pit and I am starting to struggle day to day. I have tried loans and credit desperately trying to get some. Does anyone know of any charities or organisations that could help?
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You can always place a request on Craigslist or Freecycle for help with this but remember, the pick up and delivery may be up to you to provide no matter who helps you so always be sure of the conditions in the offer.
www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com/
You may even have a nextdoor neighbor program near you.
Here is a link that has some suggestions:
www.needhelppayingbills.com/
I would contact a local church
I would go to the "freebies" section of your local craigslist.
On Craigslist, under free - you can perhaps see if anyone is giving away mattresses. Preferably they just purchased a new one and getting rid of their own old.
If they can haul to your home that would be nice and maybe give them beer money, or a small tip for their time + gas.
If you are on a budget and can afford a new mattress I would suggest buying an air bed. The mattresses are firm and comfortable. The king size sells for around 60 dollars I believe.
I am needing three queen size mattress. Because my son is over weight and when I get a regular bed his weight breaks the bed down. His mattresses are really worn out.
Looking for a Queen or King size bed for me and my husband that just got married. 731-733-5036
Where do you live? Can you tell me about yourself. I may be able to help.
Looking for bed for son and me and wondering if there was anybordy help us am low income. I live knox maine if anyone. Can help us.
We are a low income, 2 parent household with 4 children. We recently went thru a house fire and lost everything. We are in need of beds for 4 kids and ourselves, as well.
Are there any furniture stores that donate furniture?We are a low income family of 6 and need help with furniture for our home. Where can we go or get help or guidance?
Please and thank you.
Where can low income families get beds and mattress sets in the Washington DC area?
I'm looking for help with beds for my children. Where do I go or look? I can not afford them.
I am unable to work and have filed for disability; the wait is been long. I need a full size mattress as space is limited.
I have been out of work and have no money. Any help would be appreciated.I am low income and on disability. I am needing a a bed. I sleep on the floor and can't afford a bed. I hate sleeping on the floor it's hard and uncomfortable.
Thank you God bless
I need a good mattress. A medium firm mattress would need to be fairly cheap. My mattress is way too plush with no springs. I have gained weight due to health reasons and am at the mercy of whatever support that would help. I do not know where to turn. I am a single grandfather, raising one grandchild and am disabled. I would prefer a middle of the road mattress not firm and not completely squishy. Pain rules my life right now and I would like to have less pain in my life.
Are there any organizations that might be able to help? Are there other options that I might try? I would be more than happy to help with the cost, but the prices are outrageous.
I would be forever grateful for help. I am on disability and most of my money goes for paying the bills.
I'm disabled on SSI and SSD with 750$ monthly income with a family of 4. We moved into a home with bed bugs. The mattresses are infested now- family getting horribly bitten.
I need help getting some beds and furniture. I'm a single mother of 3 kids and I just moved to Georgia. I really need some beds for my 3 kids.
I will sleep on the floor until I can do better. Please are there any programs that can help me?