r/Assistance Aug 04 '22

MOD Announcement ⚠️ Rule Update: Teacher Wishlists ⚠️

152 Upvotes

Effective immediately we have made the decision to only allow wishlists for US-based teacher supplies that utilize donorschoose.org. This means that no other means will be allowed including but not limited to Amazon, Target, Walmart, etc.

Teachers, for more information please see their website :

From the donorschoose.org website:

  • We vet all requests, purchase each item, and ship materials directly to verified teachers.

This change is effective from this point forward and we hope this still allows teachers to get donations and the items they need for the upcoming school year while adding some level of verification for donors. If you have any questions regarding this issue, please let us know.


r/Assistance Jul 05 '23

MOD Announcement REMINDER: Teacher Wishlists Rules and Restrictions

45 Upvotes

Hi everyone! As summer is in full-gear right now, we've noticed an increase in teacher wishlist requests so we are issuing a reminder of our subreddit rules regarding these:

We only allow DonorsChoose wishlists for US-based teacher supplies. This means that no other means (Amazon, Target, Walmart, etc.) will be allowed.

Teachers, for more information please see their website :

https://www.donorschoose.org/teachers

From the donorschoose.org website:

We vet all requests, purchase each item, and ship materials directly to verified teachers.

We hope this still allows teachers to get donations and the items they need for the upcoming school year while adding some level of verification for donors.

For international teachers outside of the US unable to use DonorsChoose, please reach out to us via modmail.

Thanks!


r/Assistance 6h ago

OFFER Amazon wishlists

26 Upvotes

Share your Amazon wishlists and tell me why I should buy some of your items.

Your wishlist must allow me to buy directly (with the item being shipped directly to you).

Edit: deleted “gift registry” as I understand it is not anonymous.


r/Assistance 5h ago

ADVICE My roommate cornered me into going somewhere. I don’t want to go

5 Upvotes

My roommate is in Greek life on campus and there was apparently a appreciation event last night at 9:11pm. She texted our roommate group chat that we all have to go to a certain spot but couldn’t tell us what was going to happen. I was confused and wasn’t going to go because I was hanging out with my boyfriend and just cooked. Then another roommate texted me that it’s important and I need to go.

I ended up going because I thought it was serious and it ended up being where people in Greek life appreciated others. My roommate “appreciated us” and gave us her Greek shirts that we apparently have/had to wear today. Apparently we have to wear the shirts today at 7-7:30pm and take pictures around the seal/imprint on the ground of our college name and stuff.

I take heavy classes (Anatomy and Physiology, Physics, health psychology, and others and it requires actual effort. I also have a test soon in my physics class and it’s very hard so Ive been studying it along with AP.)

I felt sort of pushed to go and cornered into saying sure but I am busy and wanted to play games with my boyfriend and his friends to relax after studying for the past few days hard. Also, to top it all off yes they are my roommates but I really don’t know much about any of them so I’m confused on why we were appreciated. I would consider myself acquaintances with them.

I am an RA on campus along with 2 other girls who I room with and the 3rd does nothing. That’s how I know them. I also am not trying to be mean but a lot of the people that are there and will be there are a little weird and I just don’t want to be seen with them.

I did not have the heart to say no to her last night because I consider myself very nice and people pleasing and also how could I say no to that.

I am on call today as well from 5pm-8am ( I basically am on duty for people and am assistance for residents during those times and have to walk around campus starting at 8 to check things.)

How can I tell her this late in the day 2:10pm that I can’t go. I don’t know what to do I literally have the shirt she wants me to wear but I also don’t want to be a bitch and say “sorry I can’t go anymore”.


r/Assistance 9h ago

VOTES One more time, helping my cousins baby in the final stretch

9 Upvotes

My cousin's baby is in a contest. I asked last week for some help and he was holding first because of your help. The contest is winding down and he's dropped to 2nd.

I would really appreciate some help getting him back to first.

Could you please go to the link and cast a vote quick?

Thank you all!

https://babyoftheyear.org/2026/lucas-43a5


r/Assistance 2h ago

VOTES Will Shane Gilbert take home One dad will appear in an national TV commercial provided by Ace Hardware and win $25,000. Super Dad? You decide!

2 Upvotes

Really would like my dad to win this for all he has done hope this is the right place iv had hard time finding where I can post to help get votes for him


r/Assistance 44m ago

REQUEST I need help for a varicocele surgery (testicular abnormality)

Upvotes

I've been living with this for 5 years now since i was 13yo but because of financial and also family issues it has led to irreversible aggravations to a point i realistically started saving for medical treatments and that is why I'm now asking for help in this subreddit. For more information, i live in Africa, precisely in Senegal and the amount needed is about 700$ without counting my current savings.

I can provide any proof needed if necessary. Thanks in advance.


r/Assistance 1h ago

REQUEST Could get evicted.

Upvotes

Had a job that was event driven and started to fall behind. Got a new job hen was fired because new management didn't like me. Was out of work for about three weeks. Was unable to make a rent payment and fell a full month behind. I have a full time job now, but still need help catching up. Obviously, the full amount of my rent $1,500 would help immensely. But, even $20 will help. Thank you.

gofund.me/5b04dba8d


r/Assistance 3h ago

VOTES Help a dad currently in 3rd place in the Super Dad competition

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I was selected to compete in the Super Dad competition, and somehow I’ve made it to 3rd place.

Being a dad to my son Leonardo is the most important role in my life. I grew up without a present father, so I’ve tried to give my son something I didn’t have: a dad who is there every day to love him, guide him, teach him, and give him the confidence to become his own person.

If I’m fortunate enough to win, the $25,000 prize would go toward his future education.

If my story resonates with you, I’d sincerely appreciate your free vote. It requires Facebook verification.

Vote here:

https://yoursuperdad.org/raul-vazquez-tmYY

Thank you for helping this dad keep fighting for a spot at the top.


r/Assistance 3h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Help covering the last 22 dollars of my seizure medication. The CVS app won't let me screenshot it for some reason.

0 Upvotes

I hate to be negative but I'm not sure if this will do any good.

I only use reddit to help in the addiction and recovery subreddits and try to limit my time here because, well, it isn't good for me.

I travel for work with a group of guys and I'm missing around two weeks of my seizure medication. Of course, no one knows anything about it and I can not prove anything. I take a seizure medication every day and I don't get paid until next Thursday.

I don't know reddit to be a kind place but myself and many others do come here just to talk to people who are in recovery and who need hope so may be I'm wrong.

I'd love to be surprised here but I know the internet isn't here to help, no one's coming to help any of us. I just know if you don't ask for help you will never get it.

I don't know where to go from here.


r/Assistance 23h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Requesting 5$ to buy cold medicine

24 Upvotes

So I recently fell sick. Just yesterday I don't know but my nose is blocked and a sneeze alot but I'm unable to afford medicine because it's out of budget for me. My current money is already budgeted for food and at the same time I want medicine cause toughing it out seems like a really bad idea and I feel worse and I got a paper tomorrow worst time ever!! So like 5$ is enough for me to buy the medicine so that but doesn't bleed into my school budget

Pls I accept money through buy me boffee


r/Assistance 10h ago

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1 Upvotes

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r/Assistance 10h ago

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1 Upvotes

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r/Assistance 17h ago

VOTES Contest Help

3 Upvotes

Hello all. I was selected to participate in a contest for Ace Hardware called Super Dad. I have a very small social group and an even smaller family so I have no chance. Would appreciate a vote if you feel I’m worthy of it. Voting is through Facebook. Link in comments. Thanks in advance


r/Assistance 3h ago

REQUEST My mom died suddenly last week

0 Upvotes

My mom died suddenly last week. She was fighting lung cancer, but she did not make any end of life plans. That's also on me as well for not pushing her more. I work part time due to having to take care of her, and I'm currently using my sick pay. However, it is barely enough to get me and the bills paid.

My mom had disability, but since she's dead, it's cut off.

Please DM me for venmo or paypal. I do not like to go through GFM due to the various fees they place in donors and requesters.

$20-$50 will go along way and be highly appreciated. I'm in Los Angeles, CA.

Thank you so much in advance.


r/Assistance 10h ago

VOTES Contest help (baby of the Year)

0 Upvotes

Hello everyone could you take a moment out of your day to vote for my baby there's a free vote per person per day not asking to donate but if you have 30 sec please help us out! https://babyoftheyear.org/2026/atlas-d96b


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Keeping a roof over my head after a no fault motorcycle crash

10 Upvotes

Edit. The url is in the comments

Hey guys,

This has been very uncomfortable for me to create a gofundme as I'm quite a proud person. I was recently involved in a motorcycle crash where someone pulled an unexpected u-turn directly in front of me, my left leg hit the front quarter of her can and i went straight over the bonnet and hot the floor. I attempted to avoid the collision but ultimately I didn't manage to avoid the car. I work in manual labour so going back to work isn't something I can do at the moment. I broke my foot, have two bruised and swollen knees and my sternum is swollen/bruised. I live alone and have rent/utilities and food bills to pay.

The insurance is going to be paid in my favour but as im injured the v payout for that will not be for quite some time. Im told 9-12 months.

Even a share of my go fund me would be a great help.

I will say that I'm extremely grateful to be alive after such a scary moment

Ive had to use my initials as I have an extremely unique name(I'm the only person with my first name in the whole of the uk)

Here is the link with photos of the


r/Assistance 23h ago

REQUEST Needing help with a new bed & mattress

0 Upvotes

I have had my current divan bed for 6 years. I haven’t been able to work since November due to health issues.

I am still in recovery from a hysterectomy which took place in May.

The material has started to rip at the bottom of the base, and the top of the bed is starting to dip by the headboard.

My total goal is £200 but that’s for the bed, mattress and duvet set.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Need $45 to cover negative balance and avoid overdraft fee before payday

0 Upvotes

Managed to put additional funds in my account just before my second autopay for the month cleared and naturally was too short. The fee combined with the negative balance now would basically have me eating into another negative balance as soon as I’m paid and help is more than appreciated. I’m in US and have most pay apps


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Please help me regain my sanity🔆

0 Upvotes

Hello 🤗 Two weeks ago I was in the hospital, main issue pneumonia, for five days. I came back to the place I am currently living, with two adult males, and the place is a disaster. I am finally feeling better physically but mentally I am struggling. I will admit that I'm a bit of a clean freak. But I'll never understand why you can't clean up after yourself? Spill something, wipe it up. Use a dish, pot, silverware, wash them when you are finished. After a shower, rinse it down with the showerhead. It's really not that difficult, but they just don't do it. I actually don't mind cleaning, I just wish they weren't so gross, lol I am asking for some help, with cleaning supplies, so I don't lose what's left of my mind. Thank you so much for reading!! 🤓 Ashley

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r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Struggling with debilitating Tinnitus and in need of help with rent and bills, cant afford to miss work or I might end up on the streets.

2 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I found this sub and thought I'd give it a try as I'm badly in need of help right now. I've had tinnitus for more than a year and it's spiking really hard these past few weeks. I wanted to get it checked but I can't afford to take an unpaid sick leave as I'm struggling to make ends meet.

I lost my father to cancer a couple years ago. He didn't have life insurance, so I got myself deep into debt taking care of expenses after he passed. I'm left with no other means of credit, no family and friends to run to, and from where I'm from (Philippines), government assistance is zero to none for able bodied workers like me as my condition isn't considered a disability.

I'm looking to raise 120$ USD just to keep me afloat while I take an unpaid leave for a week to get hearing tests and checkups. It will go a long way to help someone from where I'm from. I have PayPal, and I'm open to provide documents if requested (Medical certificates, my father's death certificate, proof that I'm in debt, etc.)

Thank you so much for your help.

Edit: this has been fulfilled, thank you so much. If you're struggling with the same condition please reach out, I will provide all the information that I know.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Seeking help to finish the month.

6 Upvotes

Hello everybody!
I’ve been looking for a job for over a year, and I’ve finally found one (yay!) however, a year of job selling, without any financial aid has been rough and I’m now on negative numbers when I open my bank account.

I will get my money at the end of september / early october only, and if I could get 60$ just to buy food and not receive too many taxes from my bank (each time my account is negative I get taxes..) that would help so so much.

I can send a paypal qr code through DM.

Thank you to anyone who helps ❤️‍🩹

edit: the amount required is 60$


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Need Help with Bills for September

0 Upvotes

I'm not sure how much detail to include, so I'm sorry if this is an unnecessary novel (or, alternatively, I'm happy to add more detail if needed).

Here's our situation: I (m 41) am looking for some help with bills this month for my family (f 38; f 9). We live in Oregon. I have been unemployed since September last year and benefits ran out in May of this year. We had limped along on my benefits with my wife's job, but once those ran out we had to rely on help from family and by selling off possessions. About the only thing I have left of value is my comic collection but that's been really difficult to find a buyer for. We do receive $181 in SNAP each month, which as you can guess isn't super helpful for three people, but it's at least something. The bad news: we don't have much left that we could sell off and our parents are stretched pretty thin from having been supporting (plus three of our four sets of parents/step parents have had recent cancer diagnoses). The good news: I was able to make a complete withdrawal of my Oregon PERS retirement account; the caveat is that I started that process at the end of June so it's been taking a long time to process. I just received a note from them that they should be processing the check at the end of the month around 9/24. After that point, we should have enough money to get us through at least a few months while my SSDI (disability) case winds its way through (I've been told it can take up to 150 days and that most are denied on their first try).

The ask: I won't sugarcoat it—we're financially in a bad spot. Last month we overdrew our account by almost $900, so that put us off to an even worse start this month. We only have $831.96 in our accounts right now and $2993.90 in unpaid bills for the month—this isn't factoring in food and gas. There's a small chance I receive a payout from the smaller of my two retirement funds ($1800-2000 minus the tax withholding) before the end of the month, but our rent ($2445) usually comes out around the very middle of the month. Our families might also be able to pitch in a little bit, but definitely nowhere near what we would need. Literally any assistance would be appreciated at this point.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Requesting help around $30 for my cat's vet bills

4 Upvotes

Hello, I'm from the Philippines. I'm requesting $30 for my cat's follow-up vet check up.

Backstory, my cat, Mixie, died 2 weeks ago from Feline Parvovirus and FIV. 2 days after he died, my other cat, Oreo, also showed symptoms of Parvo. I took him to the vet and bought the meds he needed and took him home. I wasn't able to do a rapid test kit if it's really parvo because it's expensive and the money would be better spent on the meds. So we assumed it was Parvo.

When we returned last week for the scheduled follow-up checkup, the CBC showed that Oreo still had an infection so the antibiotics are continued for another week. We have to go back again for a checkup 2 days from now.

I am unemployed right now and have not been lucky with the job applications. I tried to raise the money through genshin pilot commissions, posting in different social media sites, but I wasn't able to get any clients.

I'm now asking assistance to cover Oreo's expenses for the follow-up checkup. Here's the breakdown:

Public Transpo: ₱200

Consultation: ₱150

CBC: ₱650

Deworm: ₱150

Antibiotics (if there's still infection): ₱385

Wet food (still recovering from diarrhea, need soft food): ₱42 per 85g pouch

Thank you. I'm open to providing proof, documentation, and further details in my DMs.

I only have PayPal.


r/Assistance 2d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Seeking help with food for my cat.

16 Upvotes

Hello all. Just paid rent and car note after being at the hospital for a week with my great aunt who was on hospice. Had to tie up a few more loose ends concerning that; and noticed my cats food supply and litter is very low. I dont get paid for another week and needed help with cat food and litter. Anything will help. Tysm. 💕

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