A Family is in Desperate Need for Money/Support -- I want to help but am at a loss

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ManiaStar

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Nov 14, 2015
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I was thinking of setting up like a gofund me account for them but, my mom said it's not a good idea because I would need to put the family's name and all the info on them about what they're struggling w/ and how much money they'll need. I get why i shouldn't do it, but, I can't think of any other way to help them out. They could lose their house if they don't make their mortgage payments and I want them to be able to keep their house.

I was thinking about giving them some of my money but, right now, i'm not working.

I made up a list as to what they can do to save money including ways they can make money as well.

But, in order for them to keep living there, they would need at least $1,000 a month right since only 1 person is working and after the week after next, she won't be working for at least 3-4 months. I've been praying for her and the situation but, I can't think of what else to do to raise money for them. I wanted to try a fundraising site to make at least $5,000 for them so she could at least continue paying the mortgage and have some food.

I thought of a church being able to donate to them but, in order for that to work, the pastor would need to speak to her and, that would just not work as i know she doesn't want what she's going through, broadcasted everywhere.

If anyone has any ideas or ways I can help them earn money or get donations secretly for them, it would be of much help.

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If they're American, and the financial crisis is a momentary thing, (and that can mean a a couple of months to two years), then yeah. There is something THEY can do. Have them check out federal government plans to help homeowners in such emergencies. Here's the link to get them started -- https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/avoiding_foreclosure

BUT, if they see no end in sight, then what they need to do is sell the house pronto and get an apartment before the sale closure. There are apartments for a lot less than that, albeit not in the best neighborhoods.

Hubby and I were there, and got the loan that saved our house. One thing for sure, unless your can afford $1000 a month and it doesn't affect your own finances, you can't help them. When we get at the end of our rope, we have to put in some effort to figure out a way while putting in even more effort to asking God for the help needed. THEY have to help themselves any way they can. And frankly, if you just save the day, chances are good, they'll expect you to save them next time too without changing how they are living.

(Lesson I'm still learning today. Not sure I'll ever get it fully, but it's a starting point.)