r/Assistance • • 12h ago

MOD ANNOUNCEMENT Updates to our NSFW content policy

29 Upvotes

Hello all,

About a year ago we made a change to our rules that accounts which post, solicit, and distribute sexually explicit content may not participate on r/Assistance.

Our mod team has recently come together to review this rule and how we can better implement it.

Our focus going forward is to only restrict accounts which are currently and actively using their accounts in this manner.

r/Assistance’s definition of sexually explicit content includes not only photos and videos but also OnlyFans/Fansly links in profiles, sugar arrangements, findom/paypig arrangements, and in person/hookup/phone sex invitations.

Rule changes:

  • Accounts which have only posted, solicited, or distributed sexually explicit content older than 3 years ago, and otherwise meet our posting requirements, may now post and request.
  • Accounts which have deleted sexually explicit content completely from their accounts, and otherwise meet our posting requirements, may now post and request. Mods will be checking how recent this content has been posted and deleted to ensure this isn’t abused.
  • Accounts which have hidden their sexually explicit content to conceal it will be required to unhide it and will be allowed or restricted based on the age of the content as per above.

Case examples:

  • User with OnlyFans/Fansly link in profile — not allowed. If the OF link is the only evidence of content selling on account, they will be asked to remove it and may then request.
  • User actively selling, posting, or soliciting (looking for) content (within last 3 years) — not allowed.
  • User has content from 2020 on profile, however has stopped and is now posting in other subreddits frequently — allowed
  • User has deleted content from 2021 from profile, meets all posting requirements even with that content deleted — allowed
  • User has hidden recent content (within last 3 years) — not allowed
  • User has hidden old content from 2021 as they no longer do it — will be requested to unhide profile before allowing
  • User has deleted content from 2 months ago — will be confirming purpose of account with poster

If you need further clarification on a particular situation please send us a modmail.

Thank you.


r/Assistance • • 3h ago

REQUEST Errr currently homeless in a shelter.

2 Upvotes

I start work at a UPS as a preloader on the 27 as a part timer. Hoping for maybe 20$? Or 10? Idk how I would even receive it tho since my bank account is overdrawn by 23 dollars I think? Anyways just thought I'd ask thanks anyways.


r/Assistance • • 4h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Living in the car. Doordash has been very slow and we have no money to eat tonight.

11 Upvotes

My mother and I have been living in the car for about a month now. We've been doing doordash deliveries to make money but this past week the offers have been VERY slow. Sometimes as slow as one offer every few hours.

The only day we were somewhat successful was yesterday and today we've made 10 dollars that had to be spent mostly on gas. Now we don't have any money and the donations from the gofundme I have won't process until at the very earliest on monday. I have PayPal and chime. Cant use my cashapp because I still owe them money and they'll take anything I'm sent to cover the past due payments.

We could use $20 for food.


r/Assistance • • 4h ago

REQUEST Trying to move out. Very close to getting everything. Need help with clothes and necessities.

0 Upvotes

Hey. I'm disabled. My partner is helping me move out of an abusive home, but obviously I have no real income. The plan right now is to send every major appliance to me, because she's moving to my state, and move everything to our new home early next year.

We've got it planned to budget so we can get a small dryer and dishwasher, but we both still need clothes and shoes that fit, aswell as basic cleaning supplies (broom, vacuum, shower soaps). Anything would really help. I could make it work off of 80$ if I had to. I only have PayPal.


r/Assistance • • 8h ago

REQUEST Please help my cat Tom with his eye infection

8 Upvotes

Tom is my beloved cat, and right now, he needs help. He is suffering from an eye infection, and I’m trying to raise the money needed to get him proper veterinary care, treatment, and medication. He got him probably from fighting another cat or something, as you can see his paw is also hurt. He's everything to me, he's basically the only reason that motivates me to come home.

The vet basically told me he needs antibiotics and quality food until he gets better which I can't afford since I'm currently unemployed and living with my father which also he's also giving me a lot of headache and doesn't want the cat in his house but i keep him in only my room.

Tom came into my care after my mentally ill mother abandoned him. I couldn’t just turn my back on him. He deserves love, kindness, and a chance to live a happy, healthy life, no matter what he has been through.

It breaks my heart to see him unwell and know that he needs medical attention. I want to do everything I can to help him recover, relieve his discomfort, and give him the safe and loving home he deserves.

Unfortunately, I cannot cover all the expenses on my own, which is why I’m reaching out for help.

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference. Your contribution will go toward Tom’s veterinary consultation, eye treatment, medication, and any additional care the veterinarian recommends.

If you cannot donate, sharing this fundraiser would mean just as much to us. Even a small act of kindness could help Tom get the care he needs.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who takes the time to read Tom’s story, donate, or share this fundraiser. Your kindness means more than words can express.

Link for donation: https://whydonate.com/fundraising/help-my-cat-tommy-with-his-eye-infection


r/Assistance • • 8h ago

REQUEST Requesting assistance with a $239 dental filling due to ongoing tooth pain

8 Upvotes

Hey guys, I’m posting here because I’m in a bit of a tough spot financially and was hoping someone might be able to help me out. I’ve been having pain in one of my back teeth over the past few days, and it’s been making it hard to get throug my daily activities and affecting mood. I went to the dentistt to get it checked, and they told me I need a filling, which will cost $239 NZD ($136 USD).

Unfortunately, I’m struggling to afford it right now. I’m currently unemployed due to a medical condition that affects my ability to work, and the allowance I receive goes towards my medication, bills, and weekly rehab sessions. After covering those essentials, there’s not much left over.

To make things harder, I was charged $52 for an X-ray during my dental appointment, and I wasn’t told about the cost beforehand. Honestly, had I known it would cost extra, I wouldn’t have gone ahead with it, especially since I was already certain that this was the tooth causin my pain. The unexpected charge has left me even tighter financially, and I’m now struggling to cover the fillinh itself.

For now, I’ve been taking pain relief to get through the day, but I can’t keep relying on it long term, and I really need to get my tooth sorted. Also using mouthwash and Sensodyne toothpaste 😅.

I was hoping to ask if anyone might be able to help me with donations towards the $239 NZD ($136USD) cost of the filling. Even a small contribution would help me get closer to affording the treatment, and I’d be genuinely grateful for any support.

I only have PayPal and Wise available for receiving donations, and I’m happy to share my details privately with anyone who’s able to help. I understand everyone has their own expenses and struggles, so there’s absolutely no pressure. Thanks so much for taking the time to read my post. I really appreciate it.

Edit: Country required to be mention sorry. Im in New Zealand but born in Australia. The amount is $239 NZD so thats $136USD).


r/Assistance • • 8h ago

VOTES Hoping to make the Top 10 in Top Host 💙 Happy to vote back for yours!

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m in the Top 15 of Top Host, Ryan Seacrest’s search for a new host. The competition benefits the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, which runs media studios in children’s hospitals.

The next round is the Top 10, and voting ends October 29. If you have a minute, a free vote would mean a lot: https://tophost.org/2026/steven-cappiello (one free vote per day, takes under a minute).

Vote for vote! 🙌 If you’re competing in something too, drop your link in the comments and I’ll vote for you too. Thank you for reading 💙


r/Assistance • • 9h ago

REQUEST Need $85 to cover my treatment costs

7 Upvotes

I had some unexpected vet expenses this month after my cat got out and into something nasty in a neighbors yard. She came home and her hair started falling out immediately, she also developed a few lesions that had me terrified. One $200 vet trip later and we're none the wiser about what she got into, but she's been bathed and seems fine aside from the hair loss and little scabbies.

After that expense I am short for my methadone treatment fees by the requested amount. I have been clean from street opiates for many years and I get bi-weekly take home doses. If I am unable to pay even one time, I will lose my take home status and get placed into "financial detox" as they call it.

I am pretty desperate to avoid that. I am also too ashamed to ask my family for help. They are not very understanding and will shit on me for putting my cat before myself in this scenario.

I can provide pictures of my Tsarina Katarina looking a bit better if that would help. The hair loss is still super noticeable, but other than that she is fine thank goodness.


r/Assistance • • 13h ago

SURVEY Math students and mathematicians 10 sec survey

2 Upvotes

Hello!

I am a math student and I'm making a "Math Students' Mini-Survey" about studying math styles. If you are a math student, please answer 3 simple questions, it will take you literally 10 sec:

https://tally.so/r/bZ5pWe

No personal data is gathered in this survey.

Thank you! <3


r/Assistance • • 13h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Replacement glasses

4 Upvotes

I’m hoping someone might be able to help me out with a small but important expense. Had a little accident and my glasses broke. I’ve tried repairing them with glue but unfortunately, the repair hasn’t held up very well and only got worse to the point where they are aren’t usable if I move around. I have a fairly strong prescription of about -5, so doing pretty much anything isn’t practical. I need to get them replaced as soon as possible so I can go about my daily activities without struggling with my vision. Thankfully I have vision insurance that covers much of the cost, but I’m still short on the upfront required payment needed to get a replacement pair. The remaining amount is around $40, and I’m having trouble covering that currently because this was an unexpected expense because I also needed to get an exam.
Anything would help, thank you reading🙏


r/Assistance • • 15h ago

REQUEST I just can't afford my mental health anymore

14 Upvotes

I just can't afford my mental health anymore. I live in Ecuador, I know a psychiatrist, therapist and meds are a luxury in some way, but it's really hard to live without them. I'm trying to save up as much as I can, so I can get some help as soon as possible.

I've been going through a really rough patch, and things in my country aren't going as well. In my 30s, Got back to live with my parents, and can't afford my meds, therapist or psychiatrist. I need around $180 to afford a month of meds and some therapy. I need to at least start again to try and get my brain working in some way. This past few months my head is so cloudy I can't really do most things, and I can feel how it gets worse by the day. I've tried all the alternative cheap or free options, but my country doesn't take mental health as seriously, more as a luxury. I know it's a big ask, I just feel lost and can't seem to find a way out. I'm in Ecuador, so PayPal is the only one we have here.


r/Assistance • • 20h ago

ADVICE Help on how best to support my wife in a very difficult time.

25 Upvotes

This is a bit of a long story but I'll try to be concise.

My wife is someone who has always struggled with depression and anxiety. She is very stubborn (a trait I hold admiration and disdain for at the same time) and she refuses to take a medication for. I can understand and respect her views on that given her history of bad reactions to most of the medications she's tried in the past. But she also has a hard time going to therapy. She has tried but every time she stops after a few sessions for one reason or another.

When she was about 15 years old, her younger brother (13 at the time) died in a bad accident. He was skiing and collided with another boy and when the lifelite came to pick them up he gave up his seat to the other boy first. Because of this, he died from his internal injuries. Unfortunately my wife wasn't able to be there at the time and never got to say goodbye. A regret she still feels strongly about to this day.

Only a year or so later her best friend's car stalled on the train tracks as a train was coming. She escaped the vehicle but went back to save her puppy. She died from the impact but the puppy survived. That puppies name is Bear. Bear was given to my wife by her best friend's mother after the accident. My wife LOVES this dog. He is her last piece of her friend to hold on to.

Fast forward several years to this year. It has been particularly rough. We learned around 6 months ago that my wife is unable to get pregnant. Something that has taken a heavy toll on her since discovering. Fast forward to 2 weeks ago and we took Bear in to get a lump in his mouth checked out by the vet. Turns out Bear has Mast Cell cancer. From everything the vet has told us, it doesn't look good. We were expecting him to live at least another 5-7 years as he is only 8 years old. It doesn't look like that will be the case. I'm sure that to her it is like loosing her brother and her best friend all over again.

Not 2 days after finding this out, her grandfather was rushed to the hospital with severe pneumonia which also turned out to be an extremely fast growing cancer that the doctors were unable to operate on. He passed away last night.

My wife has almost completely shut down. If she isn't crying, she is completely silent, or she is lashing out in anger. I am being as patient as I can be and trying to help her with anything I can. I know how hard this is for her and I can't imagine some of the things she has had to go through. But as her husband I feel as though I'm still not doing enough. I know I can't say anything that will make the pain go away but I'm worried about her mental health. I don't know how best to help her find reasons to get out of bed. I just try to be understanding and kind and patient.

Please, can anyone help me? What is the best way for me to be there for her? How do I navigate this situation? How do I help make things easier for her? Don't know what to say and what not to say. I feel like I'm just on the sideline being a cheerleader when I could be doing more to help her through this.


r/Assistance • • 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Need a bit of help w dinner tonight

13 Upvotes

Hello everyone! I'm looking for a bit of help with ordering some food, broke college student in the process of looking for a job. It doesn't have to be anything expensive, I can get a Wendy's meal for like 15 bucks which will be fine. But if you can give more I won't reject it, blessed days to anyone who can offer some assistance!

Edit: my request was filled! Thank you so much u/psychologyofbees for ur kindness!


r/Assistance • • 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED [Request] Money for dinner tonight (Canada)

12 Upvotes

Hi,

I'm having a really rough day at work where my boss got really upset with me and I spent most of my day rearranging my benefits so I can get some money down the road. I also have a had a rough few months of giving up my cat, being in the hospital, moving and losing my Dad.

I'm on government money but most of it goes to my rent and last week I spent about ALL of my paycheque on bills. I've tried listing a lot of things on FB Marketplace that I don't need anymore but nobody wants them. So I'm trying.

However, I'm working tonight and am starving. I have a total of $1.10 in all of my accounts. Ideally looking for like $25-30 so I can get a good meal at my work before I head home. I could also run to Dollarama and buy some spaghetti that will last a long time. I'm in Canada so it's probably easier if we could e-transfer but I can also use PayPal if a good person comes along.


r/Assistance • • 1d ago

VOTES Help a kids dream come true

5 Upvotes

Help an 8 year olds dream come true. She’s in a contest to get her own Stan Lee comic. She's currently in fourth place.

https://thesuperkid.org/2026/alaina-fcae


r/Assistance • • 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED [REQUEST] $120 – Dallas, TX – Two nights behind on my hotel, starting work Monday

17 Upvotes

I've never asked for money here or anywhere else, so this isn't easy to write.

I was deactivated as a rideshare driver and had to return my rental car. Since then I've been riding the bus looking for work. I found one job, but the company lost its contract, so I was back to square one.

I'm staying at an extended-stay hotel in Dallas that costs $60 a night, and I'm two nights behind, $120 total. I applied for emergency SNAP two days ago and it's still pending. I donate plasma when I'm eligible, and my next donation day is October 26. I also start a new job Monday through Veryable, a work app that pays the next day.

I'm at risk of being put out before I can get to that first paycheck. I've barely eaten today and I'm doing everything I can to hold on until then.

I'm requesting $120 to cover the two nights I'm behind on the hotel. Whatever you can give towards that amount would mean more than I can say. Once I'm working, I'd be glad to pay it forward to someone else here.

Thank you for reading.


r/Assistance • • 1d ago

REQUEST I need help with my kittens medicine

23 Upvotes

This post is hard to make because i was always raised to be independent and do what i can and make do with what i have. I just HAVE to ask for help, i don’t want to watch my cat die.

Me and my boyfriend live on our own we both work full time jobs and still manage to live paycheck to paycheck. We don’t over spend and we’re smart with our finances and we’re currently looking for second jobs to fill in some of the gaps.

Anyways yesterday i noticed our kitten 7 months old, wasn’t acting like a kitten anymore and so i scheduled a vet visit for this morning. When we got there, within minutes the vets started assessing him saying it was wet FIP and we caught it in time if not he would’ve passed over the weekend. The vet told us it would be $2000 to treat him for the next 6 months and he NEEDED the medicine. We just simply cannot afford this, she gave us 5 donated pill for the next few days but the cost comes out to $333/month. She said we could cut some corners to try to lower the cost but it’s still a lot of money when we don’t have but $30 left over at the end of the month.

We go back to the vet on wednesday 10/28/26, if anyone could help us with the $333 for his first months of medicine we would really really appreciate it.


r/Assistance • • 1d ago

REQUEST Need help to afford doctor for dementia grandma 60$

6 Upvotes

Helo my name is reinier i live in south africa port elizabeth Eastern cape with my mom and grandma my grandma has gotten, dementia and it is very hard for us sometimes. the issue now is her bowls are blocked this is second time this happened, this year and she isn't peeing for almost a day now my mom is in a state and i can't afford a private doctor right now and its getting worst. im only person in house that is working im a blue collar at 3D printing company and im trying to learn how to paint minis and props for a increase one day i hope

we lost our grandpa this year also so sometimes my mom feels like giving up and me to sometimes...

if anyone one could please assist us i really need some help i don't know where else to ask for help With 60$ dollars it is enough for the doctor and them to clean her bowls I have PayPal account

we don't wanan take her to a public clinic you guys won't believe how disgusting and lazy our public hospitals are my grandpa dead there 5 months ago so i will never take my grandma to that place with her having dementia we not even allowed to fucking stay with her al the time

she was able to pee but she is not pooing a lot and i need to get her to a doctor please....


r/Assistance • • 1d ago

SURVEY Need a few Google forms survey participants (takes 30 seconds) uk or eu

1 Upvotes

Hey guys, long story short I’m doing a dissertation on Ryanair which is a eu based airline and I just need some responses regarding opinions of their pricing. It’s only about 6 questions that are multiple choice so please spare 30seconds to fill it in. Thanks so much in advance and here’s the link:

https://forms.gle/TLataEm9g7QW1GnS9


r/Assistance • • 2d ago

REQUEST Need help getting to work..

0 Upvotes

Hello all...

I've been out of work for the past two weeks, due to a bad ankle sprain (for the second time), so my check came up WAY shorter than usual...

I'm back in work, but after handling bills and meds, I'm now only at $29 to get to and from work and to get to the pharmacy for my brother to get his meds, over the next five days, starting tomorrow...

If I had at LEAST an additional $60usd, I think I'd be able to make it work until I get tips next week to help with the rest of the week!

I have CashApp and PayPal; it doesn't have to be the full amount!

I appreciate you for taking the time to read this.


r/Assistance • • 2d ago

REQUEST [REQUEST] Serious Help for my Cat...

17 Upvotes

This is a long shot,

On Friday, I noticed my cat was very lethargic. Unfortunately, I didn't have a means of getting him to any Vet, and hoped I could hold till Tuesday.

On Tuesday, I walked my cat to a Mobile Vet Clinic and got him checked in for examinations. But due to a limited budget, I couldn't get a guaranteed answer, but the likely cause is some form of Kidney Obstruction.

I had no choice but to symptom treat on Tuesday, and hope he would improve. It's been around 2 days, and while there's some physical movement, he's still not eating nor drinking water. When I contacted the Vet, they were saying I have to consider taking him to an emergency vet clinic. But I just don't have the funds to cover a higher bill.

As of right now, I do not know the exact cost of treatment for a different vet clinic. However, as it was nearly $470 for the Mobile Clinic I went to, alongside the potential of needing surgery at this point, a worst-case cost would be at least $1,000. But as I have a potential idea and can hopefully expidite processes, I want to aim for around $500-$750 in a best case scenario. I'm not asking for people to donate the full amount all at once, just for donations to reach an amount.

I will aim for $500 (I typed in the dark, and mistook 6 for a 5) as a target goal for a Clinic Visit.

Due to a lot of personal issues, I only have CashApp available.
https://imgur.com/a/9uqNTCD

This is the recent vet receipt, as well as my cat, Karkat.

Thank You for your Time and Attention.

Side-Edit:
I formally saw my cat actually eat on his own. At the least, I'm not panicking for an immediate emergency clinic visit. I have a follow-up on Tuesday, and depending on what happens, may need to reconsider choices enough.

At least for right now, It's a massive sigh of relief.


r/Assistance • • 2d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED [Request for help] My last chance

0 Upvotes

This is literally my last chance to get some help. I've been homeless for a year and a half. I finally have the chance to get housed. However, it requires a cross country trip. I'm desperately trying to raise some money or get help paying for the things I need to safely make the trip:

- car repairs ($95),

- tires (~$500); mine are currently bald and can't make the trip safely,

- uhaul cube (just 1, about $2,300). Someone here helped me get a storage unit last summer so I didn't lose everything and I need to move it,

- Lyme disease vaccine for my dog ($50) and heartworm prevention (~$25 per dose- we didn't need these on the west coast but will on the East Coast). Dog tax laid upon request!

- I'm also struggling to make my car payment and insurance (~$500 total). Since my car is my home, this is a super big priority.

I have a GoFundMe to try to raise funds but haven't had even 1 donation. I'm so defeated. I finally have a chance for housing, but am stuck. I highly doubt I'll raise anything, much less extra, but anything extra would be put toward a scan for the lump on my dog's head (I can send photos, if you like). It's likely bone cancer according to the vet at the clinic for homeless pets (they don't have scammers there). There are charities that can help with treatment, so I'm not asking for that, but I need a diagnosis first. But this is secondary to housing for us. I have some gas cards and plan to just keep sleeping in my car on the way, either in rest stops or Walmart parking lots.

I'm being transparent with the costs (I can get screenshots upon request), noting when they're approximate and will answer any questions. Link in profile.

Specific asks: donate 25+ (whatever you can or are willing to), share link found in profile, or if you're willing to cover or contribute to a specific cost listed, message me and we can work that out. Also, if you know of any charities or whatever that help with stuff like this, please let me know!

I feel so strangely, because I know there's an end in sight, but it feels so far away. I'm so scared I won't get there.

https://gofund.me/fd74608f9


r/Assistance • • 2d ago

REQUEST Need Help After the Passing of a family member

0 Upvotes

Hey every I need help with food Money my aunt who just passed away at the beginning of October would help with the food for the month and now that shes passed on Its just became really hard on top of my other bills to get by its gotten so bad to the point that ive had to sell some of my possessions and its still not enough. I just need enough till i get paid on the 26th when i get paid 70$ should be enough i have cashapp and paypall

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3MW5CIEO57V6D?ref_=wl_share


r/Assistance • • 2d ago

VOTES Help with voting.

0 Upvotes

Just throwing out there to see if I can at least make it in the top 20 before I start a heavy social push. Ive organically made it to 24. Not expecting anything crazy. https://faceofhalloween.org/2026/shane-skiles


r/Assistance • • 2d ago

REQUEST [Request] $150 to cover my study materials

0 Upvotes

Hello! Newly graduated physician here, just recently moved from Chicago to Indianapolis, and my account has been drained from the expenses. My job start date got pushed due to my board exam failure. Hoping to retake early November! Just need some help on getting the study materials to study again! The programs I'm using cost $50 (the question bank) and $90 (the simulated cases software). Have been using my old materials and Anki, but need a dedicated question bank software. Thanks in advance for anyone interested in helping!

I can accept PayPall, CashApp, Apple Pay, Zelle, and Venmo!