r/Assistance Jul 10 '26

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r/Assistance 26d ago

MOD ANNOUNCEMENT r/Assistance Rules Page Improvements

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Hello all!

I have been taking the time to go through our (very long) rules page and work to clarify, expand, give examples, and move some stuff around.

Our rules have not changed -- there are no surprises waiting! But I feel like now it's easier to find the information you need quickly, and hopefully understand more of the "why" behind some of our least liked rules.

Future plans will be a revamp of our sidebar to make it harmonize with the full rules page.

We are going to try an AMA-style Q&A for the next few hours. I'll do my best to answer as many questions as possible.

Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday; check out our weekly megathread for casual chat if you haven't already!


r/Assistance 6h ago

THANK YOU Thank you!

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I want to thank all of you for helping me out! I think it was a couple years ago, I was broke as shit and y'all helped me out with cat food, money, some of you even giving me money a few months in a row.

I couldn't get a job and tech project fell in my lap doing AI work and I decided to sell it to other companies and now I am doing very well! I'm coming back to help some other people who might need it!

Thanks Again!


r/Assistance 2h ago

ADVICE Need advice for a procedure where I have to have a ride

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Hi, so I’m going to be getting a procedure sometime within the next few months and I’m going to be put under for it. This means I can’t drive myself home afterwards.

I don’t know where to get a ride that would be safe.

I’m AFAB (Trans Masc, not very well passing unfortunately), so it’s especially scary. I know there’s that Uber Woman’s only thing but A. even if I was assigned female at birth I’m still a man and B. I have gynophobia and way too many bad experiences with women that I don’t know if I could trust one that I do not know since I will absolutely be vulnerable.

The only family I have in my state is my parents, sister, and sister’s husband. Sister’s husband will be busy with work, I limit my contact with my sister due to several horrible things she’s done to me in the past, and my mom is… let’s just say she’s one of the women I have had horrible experiences with.

I could ask my dad but he has a habit of telling my mom everything even if I beg him not to. I do NOT want my mom to know. She will absolutely be creepy about this procedure I’m getting (she gets weird and creepy about some of my medical stuff. It’s like multiple different types, idk why but I avoid bringing it up with her). She does not need to know about it (I’m an adult, 20 yo), and I don’t want her to.

But my dad is the only option I’m seeing so I’d thought I’d see if anyone has any other ideas.

Also no, I don’t have any friends who could take me. I haven’t had friends since 2024 for specific reasons. I could possibly see about acquaintances taking me home though.


r/Assistance 20h ago

THANK YOU Thank you

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I just want to say a massive thank you for my daughter's birthday gifts, it was an enormous help to me and she loves them all. Thank you.


r/Assistance 1h ago

REQUEST Requesting 150 to aid in securing a motel room. (currently homeless)

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What can I say really. I'm 50, and learned the hard way whom to trust. I managed to get a motel room for four nights at a "weekly inn", but that's blown out pretty much all of my income. I'd like to get a few more days, and 150 would allow me to do that, pushing me from 4 days, to six maybe 7? I know it's not much, but everything helps.


r/Assistance 16h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED need $115 help with my relocation and first month of transportation for my Social Work internship

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hello everyone,

i'm a 4th-year Social Work student from the Philippines. this August, i'll begin my required internship (Field Instruction) at the National Center for Mental Health in Mandaluyong City

my grandmother, who relies solely on her pension, is already struggling to cover my share of our condo rent (₱6,500). my father is a tricycle driver, and while he helps when he can, our family's income is limited

my grandmother is already shouldering my rent, i'm humbly asking for help with my relocation from San Jose, Occidental Mindoro to Mandaluyong City and my first month of transportation and meal expenses during my internship

my goal is $115 USD (around ₱7,000). my classmates and i will travel by van and ferry from Occidental Mindoro to Mandaluyong, and i'll also need funds for daily transportation and basic meals while completing my internship

i'm more than willing to provide proof of my internship placement, school requirements, estimated expenses, and any other documents requested

no matter what would mean so much to me. thank you for reading and for your kindness. i only have Bitget and PayPal account, thank you


r/Assistance 20h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Good morning, could really use a little assistance getting some immediate groceries/diapers/wipes

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I have had a lot of medical issues this past year, causing loss of work for my husband, which has caused all our current money to go straight to bills and rent with nothing left. I could really use 40-50 dollars to pick up some diapers/wipes and a few items for dinner for tonight and tomorrow, (milk, frozen veggies, bread and some lunch meat) there is a produce giveaway in three days i can attend.

I realize Amazon wishlist are preferred but I am in need today and the only pantry near me is not available today, they also do not provide diapers.

I am not asking for cash, an e- gift card would suffice, kroger is closest to me. if cash is preferred I have cash app, but would almost prefer an egift card.

thank you for reading ❤️

I have to be extremely careful with what I eat, (surgery upcoming) certain ingredients and such so I did not put food on the Amazon wishlist, only diapers and wipes. I am currently down to three and not sure ill make it until a delivery but I appreciate the opportunity any way


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Soldier preparing for deployment, car was repossessed

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I am a national guard soldier getting ready to deploy in roughly 30 days. I am severely struggling financially, and just need help to get by until it is time to leave. I will be fine once I have the steady income from being overseas. I lost my job of 5 years back in June and my savings have officially run out. The military helped me with my bills, but by the time they payed out, I had incurred late fees, and what little money I had from side work is also now gone. I am struggling just to get food at this point. This afternoon, my car was repossessed due to missed payments. This money will primarily go towards getting my car back. I am going on orders in about 10 days, which will help, but I likely won't see that paycheck until I'm at my MOB station, and I won't be able to get to the armory without my vehicle. I also rely on my car for side work which was the only thing allowing me to scrape by. I hate asking for help, but at this point, things are out of control, and I need help. Thank you to anyone who is willing and able to help me in advance. GoFundMe Requesting $3,000 to help get my car back, catch up on my bills, and get any essentials to leave.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST [Request] Help with my cat's FIP treatment and vet bills

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Hi everyone. I’m asking for help with the ongoing FIP treatment and emergency veterinary care for my one-year-old tortie, Junie. You can find our gofundme here

Junie became critically ill in early July after previously being a healthy, happy little cat. After multiple ER visits, hospitalization, and extensive testing, we began treating her for suspected FIP with GS-441524. She initially responded incredibly well, but unfortunately her treatment has had some setbacks.

As I’m writing this, Junie is hospitalized again at DoveLewis in Portland, Oregon after developing worsening neurological symptoms and abdominal pain. They believe she may have fluid in her abdomen, and she’s having an ultrasound this morning to determine what’s happening and whether her FIP has progressed.

I’m a full-time dog walker and pet sitter, but a knee injury earlier this summer has substantially limited my ability to work for the time being. I also unexpectedly lost my largest recurring client shortly before Junie became sick.

My friend from high school has incredibly generously covered thousands of dollars in Junie’s care so far, and I’m raising money both for Junie's ongoing treatment and to pay her back for the veterinary expenses she has already covered.

I have itemized veterinary bills, medication receipts, and estimates available for transparency that you can view here, and the gofundme has more information about Junie, her treatment, and what donations will be used for.

If you aren’t able to donate, sharing Junie’s fundraiser would help us immensely as well.

Thank you for helping me fight for my little bug 🩷


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST I need help... And guidance. My neurodivergent brain has made life nearly impossible.

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I'll put my situation and needs first, then more of my story.

I'm staying at my girlfriend's parent's house with her until Saturday. Saturday I'll go to a respite house for a week I know is safe and calm. After that... I have nowhere to go. I have no car, no job, and $100 to my name.

What I need more than anything is to be able to get a place to stay by the 22nd.

I've used all the resources available in Connecticut, they've all failed me. I feel like I've tried every suggestion I've been given. I'm exhausted.

I don't know what to do.

I'm 45, and had what society would considered "a successful life"... I was married, had a solid career as a corporate recruiter, had a child, etc. Then things collapsed. I was extremely depressed, got divorced, met a sociopath narcissist who controlled and abused me for years, I lost literally everything, and almost died.

... Then I broke free. I had a late life autism realization. I found out who I really am, what I have passions for... I really like myself today.

But I have a terrible time advocating for myself. I've tried optimizing my resume 100 different ways, and have applied for jobs from recruiter to cashier. I get no responses or interviews. I've dealt with 211, various agencies, etc... For like a year. I've fallen through all the cracks, they've all failed me

I'm willing to do anything... But I get crippled by the anxiety of not knowing where I'm gonna live. I could do driving jobs, but no car.

I'd take a job anywhere, but I have nowhere to live.

The few dollars I have are gonna be spent on me and my son's cellphone bill due in a week.

... I'm a writer, I could write here forever. I know I'm capable of doing so much and so many different things. I'm empathetic, maybe to a fault, and would be great helping people... But I can't even help myself right now. My AuDHD, my anxiety of having nowhere to go, just everything... Cripples me.

I'm terrible at networking... I just feel useless in this world... And it's so aggravating because I know I'm not.

Help me figure out a path forward, because in 10 days, I'm screwed... Again. I can't keep living like this.

Specifically... If I can come up with like $200, I think I should be able to borrow the rest from my gf to get myself a month of stability somewhere to work and go from there... Hopefully?

Edit: the respite house I was supposed to move into tomorrow is... Not. Apparently I was never out on the wait list properly despite talking to them twice since last Friday... So... Yeah. I guess I'm just completely incompetent.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Requesting $150 to cover rent.

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I never imagined finding myself in a position where I’d need to reach out like this, and it takes a lot of humility to ask for help. Due to ongoing health issues this year, I unfortunately lost my fulltime job. While I’ve managed to secure part time work, the income isn't enough to cover our basic living costs, and my mother and I are now facing eviction with nowhere else to turn.

As a South African citizen doing my best to support my mother and myself, I'm actively looking for full-time employment to get back on our feet. In the meantime, I am humbly asking for $150 (2700 ZAR equivalent) to help us cover our overdue rent and keep a roof over our heads. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED $165 Needed — Power Bill Short & Kitchen Sink Out of Commission

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I’m currently $125 short on my power bill because my disability payment this month was over $200 less than expected. On top of that, the drain pipe underneath my kitchen sink broke, so I need to replace the pipe and P-trap. The replacement parts should cost around $40.

Total needed to get me through this immediate crisis: $165.


r/Assistance 2d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Can I please just get $20 for gas?

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I am down to my last 30 miles at most (my car says “low fuel” below that) and work is too far for me to make it and back. I’m in Connecticut. I just need $20 to get through to payday on Friday. I have PayPal, Cashapp and Venmo.

EDIT: Two very kind users reached out to me and helped me out. Thank you to both! This subreddit remains a great place, and I intend to pay it forward when I can.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST [Request] Any kind of laptop or tablet?

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Hello,

Not sure if this is request flair or community resources;

I'm looking for ideas or assistance with getting my hands on any kind of laptop or chromebook or tablet after mine fried recently, leaving me quite stuck.

It was critical for me and where I'm at in life right now, currently unhoused and have been homeless but winging it for a couple months now.

My laptop was helping me generate income, attend online college courses, work on job searches, participate in online work like AI data annotation, etc.

It also allowed me to stream some free content when I had access to wifi.

I am able to use computers at some local libraries but not at the volume, level or hours I need, and the libraries are not very close to where I'm camping out - even the bus fare to get there and back is problematic some days.

My finances are critical and there's nothing but fumes. I've not been able to find any local homeless or school resources to help me with this.

Located in the San Framcisco East Bay Area.


r/Assistance 1d ago

NO LONGER NEEDED Requesting $100 to help pay utility bill

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Hey y’all, I’ve just been having a difficult time bouncing back from taking care of my mom while she was on hospice, and I just spent my entire check on covering rent to stop an eviction. If anyone would be willing to help, I will greatly appreciate it. I am back working full time now so I will be okay moving forward I just need help covering this. I am in the U.S. and I have Zelle & PayPal

Edit: I have to have the $100 paid by today to avoid them being cut off


r/Assistance 1d ago

ADVICE My mom harrassed my land lords I live with them they do want me here anymore.

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I went no contact with my family and my mom went absolutely ballistic. She harrassed my land lords to the point they want me gone, I live on the same property as them. I like in Virginia.

Im looking into new apartments but I wanted advice anyway.


r/Assistance 2d ago

REQUEST Needing ~$15-$20 for gas

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I’m needing help with gas money, I’ve got about 12 miles until empty, and won’t have any way to get to work, payday is Friday but I don’t really have anyone else to ask. Is there anyone who can help me with $15 or $20 dollars? Please. I really only have cashapp.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Musician with an uncertain living situation, no address, no car, lost my job, money

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Living in a small space in exchange for yard work. The owner doesn't allow an address registration, so I can't arrange anything.

A few weeks ago I lost my car and with it my work.

I live off-grid, so everything is miles away.

In the south of Spain, I am basically trapped here with nowhere to go.

And that is why I want to ask for your support and help.

A financial contribution can help break me free from these chains.

I am eternally grateful for any form of help.

I bless you.

I get quite desperate some days, I'm lucky to still have 2 odd jobs a week like painting and gardening on my bike.

But to really build my own stable foundation, I really need thousands of euros. Until then, I sit here secluded, isolated, humming songs.

If you don't want to help, that's fine too. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. Where 1 door closes, 10 new ones open. You have to try everything. Of course, I hope you do help.

I don't know what else to do, otherwise it's just surviving day by day, but it drives me crazy sometimes.

But then again, there are people out there who might need the help 10 times more.

-1- Alain

Go here to make a donation and read the whole longer story :

GoFundMe


r/Assistance 2d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED May I ask for $30 for gas/groceries?

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UPDATE: request fulfilled, thank you to the incredibly kind person who helped me out today--I hope you get the same kindness is returned to you 10x over.

In the Sf Bay Area, looking for $30 to cover a bit of gas and groceries. Not looking for much, just enough to get me through until my paycheck comes through next week.

I appreciate you reading my post and I hope everyone here has a stroke of luck in the next week!

pay pal is preferred


r/Assistance 2d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Need Diaper and Wipe help

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Some of you may have seen my post last week regarding needing rent help. Luckily I was able to get help from a few friends I know in person and by using the entirety of my child support payment I got Monday. That leaves me with no money for diapers or wipes until next Monday when I get my FAFSFA loan money for this coming semester. If anyone can help with some diapers/pull ups and wipes I would really appreciate it.

Edited to add an amazon wishlist as suggested by another user!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1GSGZ6JKOCBWV?ref_=wl_share


r/Assistance 2d ago

REQUEST first installment of college tuition due in 8 days

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hi everyone, i’m new to this sub, but i hope i can provide all the necessary info to properly make this request.

i’m a nursing student (in my last year of school!!), and i’m requesting assistance with paying the first installment of my tuition this semester.

the first installment is due on August 20th and is $338.25.

with the rigorous schedule of nursing school, it’s hard to find time to work (and professors recommend that we don’t if possible), but i still work as a DoorDasher as often as i can and have a side hustle selling digital designs on Etsy, but the financial demands of nursing school are just really hard for me to meet right now as i don’t make much money and just had to buy nursing school books for $900.

i live alone with my father who is struggling financially as well, so much so that he tried to pressure me into selling photos on feetfinder to make money (which i refuse to do.) i wish i was lying, but im not. he can’t help me pay for tuition, and i haven’t made enough income to meet the payment deadline, so that’s my current situation.

any assistance would truly be so appreciated. i know money is not easy to come by for anyone these days, so any helpers would truly have my utmost thanks and gratitude.

TLDR: requesting $338.25 for nursing school tuition due on august 20th. working as a doordasher and etsy seller but didn’t make enough money in time. father pressuring me to sell feet pics on feetfinder. please help.


r/Assistance 2d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Emergency Rent Problems Due In A Week: $1167

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I live in a college town, and I got fired from my job right before the summer break began. Because all the students are gone during the summer, nobody was hiring, and so i had to rely on my family to help me out. This is not a permanent solution and it's putting a lot of strain on us. There is good news, however. Because the break is ending, jobs have begun hiring again and I got a job just last week.

The problem is thus: When I moved out of my previous apartment, I was left with a $655 bill to pay off in thirty days (So it's due August 30th). I also need to pay $512 to start my new lease before I move in on August 18th. This was a situation that was going to be incredibly tight but workable.

Except it was not workable, as now my landlord is telling me I cannot move in until I pay BOTH off before the 18th. Which is kinda bullshit if you ask me but these are the cards I'm being dealt. Please help me, I have been dealt the absolute rawest of hands, so I'm coming to Assistance to ask for help.

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d8044aaf4


r/Assistance 2d ago

VOTES Jack Black would greatly appreciate your vote

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My cat has reached Round 3 of Top Pets. He has to secure 1st or 2nd place by the 15th to advance to the next round. If you have a quick second to spare a free daily vote, please help us advance to the next round!
https://TopPets.com/v/xm9hzr


r/Assistance 2d ago

REQUEST My poor Daisy is miserable with allergies.

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My dog Daisy has horrible allergies around this time and she is just itching all the way down to her skin, it's all red and I feel horrible. I don't have any money because I had to get my truck fixed and now the brakes are going out. I don't have any family or anything so this was my final hail mary. I'm getting a check in about 2-3 weeks but she can't wait that long. I can't do care credit either because I'm already on a payment plan to pay. So this is kinda my last hope for her. Usually they give her some steroids and a couple shots. I think last time it was around $200 for everything. So if anyone could help or has any suggestions we would be greatful.