Donate cars in Texas

I have stumbled upon some unfortunate luck right now. My 1996 Ford Explorer broke down on Christmas day. I have no other vehicle. My Husband just had his Achilles tendon repaired because it ruptured. He will be out of work for 6 months or more, depending on how he recovers. My oldest daughter just had her third surgery in Nov. of 2006. She keeps getting infections and needs to be taken to Austin Children's Hospital every so often. My youngest daughter just turned 2 and doing great .As of right now I have no income coming in, my house is being taken from me, I quit my job Nov. 2006 due to my daughter and her condition. And the simple fact the work place was a hazard to my health. Now I will have to turn to living with friends. My credit is not worth getting a car for, plus no income as of right now. I just need a little help myself, to get started and get back up my feet. So if someone could please help me or lead me in the direction of some help I will be very grateful. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and God Bless.

Hello, please take the time to consider my family for a donation. I was laid off over 1 year ago from my job in Houston, due to Hurricane Katrina. Since then, I have done what I can to take care of my 7 year old twin boys. I have borrowed and used up all of my credit, and my house is 1 month from going into foreclosure. I have recently been blessed with a job withch will begin on December 1, 2006, but currently have zero cash or collateral to obtain financing, nor do I have the ability for a co-signer. I want to be able to provide for my sons, and in the city of Houston, a car is a necessity. This job is the beginning of the long road back to redemption for myself and to start providing my children with the house and life they so need and deserve. I know my story is not a common one, and there are more worthy individuals who may deserve a car, I only thank you for your consideration and applaud your organization. Sincerely, John

This is for my inlaws. They are both retired and have limited fixed incomes. Their basic living needs ( medical and housing expenses) devour the majority of their income thus rendering them unable to purchase a vehicle for their basic needs (dr. appts ,grocery trips) Health reasons forced them to retire at a relatively young age and over the years they have struggled to exist and finally bankruptcy succumbed and they lost everything. This is proof that bad things happen to good people. If i could afford it I would purchase them a vehicle but my current situation will not allow this as I Am younger and raising my own family. When we were down and out they opened their doors to us and this pains me that I cannot do this for them. So I thought the next best thing would be to advocat for them. They are proud people and would not do this on their own so i decide to undertake this on my own. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you for your time

I am a new resident of Texas, as well as a new parent of a 6 week old 
baby girl. I am a single parent with no transportation. Let's just say 
that even getting groceries is a chore, let alone trying to get back and 
forth to all the doctor visits a newborn requires. I worked full time 
(as much as doctor would allow) until I gave birth as a hostess. I dream 
of raising my child while working/schooling online. This will provide 
my daughter with my quality time while educating myself. Having a 
vehicle to get back and forth with would be a blessing that would mean the 
world to the both of us!

To whom it may concern: My name is Shantel and I a currently a displaced New Orleanian. Due to Hurricane Katrina, I have lost everything. I have no car and no one in Texas to help me with transportation. There is no busline available in Spring. In order to get to the store I would have to walk 2-3 miles with a 6 month old baby in the heat. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree but can't use it because I have no way to go and look for a job. I have had several interviews come my way but because of lack of a car I have not been able to go to any of them. I am not one of those people who use excuse after excuse for the reason things aren't happening for them but if I have to let people know what is going on with me to get help, that is something that I have to do. I pray every night that something good will happen for my son and I. Hopefully by writing my story something will open up for me and my son. Thank you and God Bless!!!

my daughter is really in need of a car, she is a single mother of two. she has her own apartment but she is not able to move into it because she has no transportation to get back and forth. because where she lives the bus ride is about an hour to my home and to her children's school . she just moved to Dallas and is trying very hard to adjust. she is a hairstylist and finding a job is very hard for her because she does not have the transportation. please help her if you can so that she can build her independence of being on her own. thank you

My husband and I are in dire need of a motor vehicle. My husband is 74 with lung and cardiac problems and I am 59 and disabled. Our only income is Social Security our credit is totally shot. In Texas, our $1690 is too large for any kind of assistance, including utility assistance and with the ever increasing energy bills, grocery and drug bills and taxes we now find our selves stranded and dependent on friends or neighbors for transportation to the grocery store, church, the VA medical center (67mi.1 way) and my doctors (27 mi). We have tried going through the local "we sell/we finance" dealers but they want large down payments, charge huge finance charges and are not able to keep monthly payments low enough for our budget. We do have a 95 Plymouth Neon that needs a motor and shocks, but don't have the $1200-$2000 to have the motor replaced and are no longer able to do the work ourselves. If you can help us, we will be eternally greatful.

we are from Kenner, la. we are now living in Houston, Texas as a result of loosing everything, including our jeep in hurricane Katrina. we are a family of 5. i have three children ages6,8 and 16 , i also have a disabled husband. we need transportation to get to doctors app., as well as to get the kids to and from school. if you know of anyone that can help, please let me know..... thanks

DAN HAD A SEVERE ACCIDENT THAT BROKE SEVERAL RIBS, AND LOST HIS JOB, WHILE X RAYS, AND CT SCANS WERE PERFORMED, THE DOCTORS FOUND EMPHYSEMA, LOTS OF MASSES IN BOTH LUNGS REQUIRING 2 CLINICS WEEKLY FOR TREATMENT, HE HAS REALLY GONE DOWN HILL FROM THE DIAGNOSIS AND DEPENDS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION REQUIRING 4 TO 6 HOURS IN ADDITION TO TREATMENTS

Since I have been separated form my husband these two years it has been hard for me to get around like I would like. At this time I live with my brother and some days I have peace their and some times it not peace their. I would like to have my own transportation so that I can leave a normal time to go to work instead of leaving two hours in advance and the bus still does not come on time. Many days where I caught the bus it’s dark out there. I have been here in Houston, Texas now for about a year. And I would like to have my own transportation to get around and find a better job and be able to have my own apartment as well. This means a lot to me to be able to finally have transportation to be able to buy grocers at one time and just take them home instead of having to get little at a time. I pray that this will be the year that I will have my own transportation and paid out in full. Thank you so much.

As you may know many kids are transitioning out of the foster care system daily. Very few of these kids continue their education. Recently we had a child turn 18, graduate from high school, and as a result became discharged from CPS care. At the same time his foster parents who raised him retired and displaced him and his siblings. Fortunately his three siblings were placed in a new foster home. CPS does not provide housing for kids after they turn 18 and graduate from high school. As a result he has been sleeping on his grandmothers couch. He has decided the only way to change his life is to go to college. In order for him to go to college he will be in need of assistance in making it all happen. The child's siblings single foster parent has worked a miracle in the past three weeks for a child that has never lived in her home. She has paid for all his college applications, dorm fees, clothes, and other odds and inns that come with going off to college. However she d oes not have the funds to purchase a car. The car would allow the child to be able to commute home on weekends to see his siblings and get a job to support himself through college.

Jackie and I need a little car or minivan cause we have numerous doctor appointments and we have one coming up next month that is out of town. My Jackie is having an operation on her foot next month. She is a overweight person and a diabetic. We are both on oxygen for our lung problems. We need a vehicle to help us pay our bills and to buy groceries. We are both on a fixed income, we would have a car if we could afford one, but with our income, it is so hard for us to get one. We would appreciate anyone that will donate us a vehicle. We are good people and mind our own business. Thank you and may god richly bless each and everyone of you.

Hi, my name is Sherry , and i am in desperate need of a car. I live in a very small town and there are no jobs here. To work you have to drive 32 miles there and 32 miles back to the nearest town. I am a single mom of 3 daughters. The oldest girl has dual personality disorder. The other 2 girls are bi-polar. I need to be able to take them to the doctor and to counseling, and to the psychiatric doctor. My husband recently left me and left me with no car. I had a job but i lost it because i couldn't get to work. No-one will give a person a ride around here because it is just to far to go. If i had a car i would be able to get back to work and be able to take care of my kids. No money to get a car and without a job i cant finance one. I am just about to give up because i dont know what to do or where to turn. I cant find no help anywhere and my kids have to go to the doctors all the time because of the problems they have. Desperate for help. I do hope that someone out there has a car that they can spare or a car that they would let someone pay out monthly with no down payment so i could get back to work i would pay for it. I just need some help to get back on my feet. Thanks for everything.

My name is Jennifer and me and my sister are in need of car to help my parents out who both work hard to support us and take care of us. we need a car to help them out with our younger sisters to get them to the doctors, take them to school or anywhere they need to go. we also need a car to help us get back and forth to work and also help me get back and forth to my new nursing school which is 30 mins away and for my sister to get back and forth to her college when she leaves the fall or winter. we could really use the help we dont make that much money at all and just started working and our parents make barely enough to pay bills and get food sometimes we dont even have enough so we could really use the help to get a car so we can help them out alot thank you..

Padrica needs a car so that she can get around the city of Houston. She is a hurricane Katrina Survivor and she has dedicated all her free time to researching and organizating for other Katrina Survivors, mostly the elderly and children. She helps the families keep food and clothing. Padrica has helped people find there family members. Sometimes she works during the night locating jobs for other Survivors. She works with several of the grassroot organizations helping the Katrina Survivors. When she goes out to collect the donations she is on the bus,Padrica does not have a car, her car was stolen and broken beyond repair, that does not stop her, booming rides to get all over the place. She is dedicated/ she says she does not want to see the people homeless again after Katrina. Padrica keeps a smile on her face and knowing that she was left to die 12 days after the hurricane with out food/ water and homeless herself. she works hard to help others, that is how she keeps her mind from going into depression or self-pity. Padrica deserves to have a gift bestowed on her. Before hurricane Katrina Padrica and her son would go out several times a week and feed homeless people, take them to the health clinic find places for them to sleep at night. She is a real warrior of God. Padrica is a loving mother, daughter that takes care of her mother and son. After being without a job for the past 8-1/2 months Padrica just got a job to support her family. She walks to work someday because she does not even have busfare. Having a car would enable Padrica to work and continue helping all the people she can. She is a wonderful person and she deserves the best that life has to offer her. Please help this devoted angel with transportation. Sincerely, Victoria

Hi I'm Kelly. My husband Jeff and I are both disabled. My husband has diabetes and cancer and I have diabetes and schizophrenia. We are in desperate need of a good dependable vehicle as my husband has frequent visits to Galveston Texas for his doctors appointments at UTMB. He also has sarcodosis which he is being treated for. I also have doctor visits, and we aren't able to get to them without asking someone for a ride because we don't have a vehicle. If you could just help us, it would mean the world to us because we are on a very limited income. We get $927.00 a month for both of us and most of that goes for the bills and we don't earn enough for a car loan place to even talk to us. Thank you for your patience. Kelly

This is like my brother he has had a lot of great jobs in his years of working but he losses them for the simple fact that he does not always have transportation. He can not always depend on someone to be able to give him a ride and I know that if he had transportation he would always have a job. He is a very good worker he just lacks the transportation part to maintain a job. So if you could consider this and maybe give him some help it would most definitively help him out. thank you so much Bailey.

I have just had a child and my husband is disabled due to a car 
accident and i can not work because I have to stay home and take care of my 
new son and i do not have a car to get my son to doctors appointments i 
have to ask someone and if I have an emergency i have to take an 
ambulance which costs a lot of money I don't have and all we have is my husbands 
disability check that we get once a month and that is 560.00 a month and 
80.00 dollars come out of that for Medicare so we just don't have the 
money now me and my son and husband receive government help but every dime 
of that goes for food and needs for my son so i dont have money to make 
a car payment and people in our family dont have the money to help with 
a car and there is no public transportation that me and my son can ride 
due to he is in a car seat and there are no seat belts on the buses and 
in order for me to take the other transportation that the city provides 
i have to be disabled so please help me and my husband we re
 ally need a car and would be very greatful if you could help thank you

I need a car because i came from africa 1996 and i live in Houston for almost 10 years. straight 7 years i was going to school. i finished high school in 2003, i dont work and i need a car to take my family to grocery shopping. take my family to my friends house and my relative. if i start working i need a car to start going to work with. i dont have money to buy new car or used car does why i need a car thank you. Sincerely, Abba

My name is Maria #######. My husband and I have no money to purchase a vehicle at this time. We are in dire need of vehicle to transport my husband to and from his treatments and doctors appointments. My husband is diabetic, he lost his eyesight in September 2000 after many eye surgery attempts. After he lost his sight, his kidneys collapsed in December of the same year; he began dialysis. Then in March of 2001, he had his gallbladder removed. Come May 2001, he had a quadruple bipass. My husband attends hemodialysis 3 times a week for 4 hours each day. He gets very week and has shortness of breath. My brother had loaned us an old car he had but is no longer working. We have made attempts of fixing it but without any luck. I am currently having a hard time trying to transport my husband anywhere due to his condition. I feel very bad having to ask you all for your assistance since I do understand that you may get many requests but I am at my dead end. I hope that you are all filled with many blessings so that you can continue providing assistance to the needy. I wish that you are able to assist us. I thank you in advance for what you do. May GOD bless you all

I hope it is ok to submit my own story. I came across your website really by accident. I am a 46 year old single mom/grandma. My car was repossessed about 3 years ago. My only means of transportation since, has been my bicycle for most of that time. In April 2005, I purchased an older model car from a lady I work with, paid cash (no receipts--my only fault in this transaction). When I finally paid it off in August I asked for the title. I still do not have the title. The registration tag expired in August. The person I bought it from has only brought me 2 buyer tags from a legitimate dealership. The person I bought it from will not return my calls. I called the dealership on the buyer tag and they knew about the transaction, but said they did not sell the car to the lady I bought it from so there is nothing they can do to help me. I am sooooo frustrated. The current buyer tag expired on Nov. 17, 2005. I have been on vacation since and go back to work Nov. 30, 200 5. I will have to be riding my bicycle again. It is 3 miles to work and sometimes have to be at work at 5:30am and sometimes get off work at 10pm. I am currently only making $10.60 an hour. I have tried to get a car from other sources and cannot get one cause I don't have any $$ for a down payment and really can't afford any payment over $150 a month and that is pushing it. Pretty much right now I need a miracle and came across your website. Any help you can give will be deeply appreciated. If you cannot help, thank you for listening and God Bless you in your endeavors to help people.

Please read this because im writing about my mother who needs help bad. My dad passed away about 5 years ago after being sick for about 2 years. The finacial strain and being so worried about my dad caused my mom to have a stroke. She has regained all use of her body back but only from pure determination. My mother had an 84 model Chevrolet car that was all rusted up and a berrta car that sits here in the yard. Neither vehicles run right anymore. The berretta has a rod knocking and no money to repair it.The Chevrolet no one can find out what is wrong with it. my uncle let my mom use his old rusty Chevrolet truck but it breaks down every other day on her. My mother get survivor benefits from my dads social security and that isnt much. There is hardly any money left over after the bills to buy food. When i was in high school i had a little girl. My mom helped me with her so i could finish school. And later when i ended up divorced she was there for me again. My mom has been my roc k. I am now 36 years old with 3 kids. I recently lost my job because i missed work when my 14 year old had major knee surgery. My car is about to be repossed and every thing else. I am trying very hard to stay afloat myself. I feel so bad that i cant take care of my mom like she did me. That is why i am writing this letter to see if maybe by some miracle that maybe someone could help her with a car or maybe help her get hers repaired. Thanks so much for at least reading this. My mom is a true angle who is always helping other people but now needs help herself. I pray that you will consider helping her. Thank you again. Sherry, daughter of a wonderful woman named Linda

Hi, My name is Ariane & I'm writing in about my wonderful fiancé Anthony . He's definitely in need of a vehicle due to the loss of his 1996 Ford Taurus during Hurricane Katrina. He was in the process of saving money to buy a new transmission for it. Anthony is a very ambitious & active 22 year old guy. His all time favorite sport is Basketball & he has hopes of some day becoming a coach of this very own team. Without a vehicle Anthony can not participate in this activity because he has no way of getting around to find a basketball court, job or attend college to complete his dream. Houston is a HUGE, unfamiliar city that we are trying so desperately to adapt to , but , it's pretty difficult to get around here without transportation & a steady income. He's hoping to purchase a Chevy Trailblazer (his dream car) in the future, but for now, i'm hoping to surprise him with just with a simple set of wheels that will get him started on the path to a great future. Can yo u guys please assist me to get him moving??? Thank you very much!!!

I am a single mother of four and am currently 8 months pregnant. I 
moved to Houston 2 months ago from New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina. I 
have a vehicle but while in Louisiana a woman with no insurance hit my 
car and I only had liability, which would not pay for the damage. I had 
no money to even file a claim against the woman. I would like to stay 
in Houston. It has been really hard for my kids and I with no 
transportation here. My 7 year old goes to school 1 mile from where we live and 
cannot ride the bus because it is within 2 miles of her school so I had 
to buy her a bike to ride to school while it is really too far of a 
bike ride for a 7 year old. I worry every morning she leaves out on that 
bike. Even if I tried to walk her there I have to pack my two year old 
also which is hard being 8 months pregnant. If anyone could help us with 
a car or even help us to get our own car fixed and registered we would 
all be so greatly appreciative.God Bless.

I am a single mother, supporting my 11-year old daughter.  I am 
the one in need of a vehicle right away, I have an 89 Plymouth Voyager 
van, and I was told by a mechanic that the water pump is leaking bad 
and will be going out anytime soon, if it does, the motor will burn up.  
I am afraid to drive it, I don't have the money for the part or the 
labor to fix it, someone said the entire radiator would have to be taken 
off to get to the water pump, and can't find anyone to 'volunteer' to do 
that.  I am self-employed, cleaning houses and office buildings, I have 
one cleaning to do each day next week, and no way to get to these jobs 
to support us.  Please HELP!!

i live about 20 miles out side of Austin and i want to goto school and 
i can because of how far away it is the college campus is in town i can 
even get a job cause there's no where close to work i really would love 
to goto school my parents are struggling to keep there dream house so 
they cant help as much as they like to but they cant and its just really 
hard and frustrating to me...but thats my story to whom it my 
concern...love maurice

My name is Christina. I am 24 and have 2 children. 5 year old daughter 
and 4 month old son. I am newly married, but when the hurricane hit and 
the electric was off at my house for over a week my husband walked away 
in the middle with our vehicle. My house was in bad shape and I had a 
bad landlord who didnt fix things. I had to move with my children and 
FEMA is helping me stay at a hotel. I need to get a job so I can find a 
home for myself and my children, but have no transportation. Life is 
rough and god has shown me a lot in my time of hurt and need. It would be 
such a huge step for me if I could get a vehicle to start life on my 
own with my children. Thank yall so much and god bless, Christina

I moved to Texas about 6 months ago. Im 24 years old. Im single and 
have 2 children, 2 years old and 6 months old. I cant work without 
transportation so Im living with family friends but they are loosing their 
house on November the 1st of this year and I dont know where we will go. I 
dont know anyone else in the area so I dont know where we will live. If 
I had some means of transportation at least I could find employment. My 
girls mean everything to me and I cant imagine having to stay outside 
and having my kids taken away so please if there is anyone that could 
help me and my girls please let me know it would be very greatful and 
mean alot to me if i could get a car so i can find work and get back and 
forth to work and to provide a loving home for them..they deserve so 
much ..it would change my life tons if i could get a car i would be able 
to get a job and provide for Kandra and ali the way a mother should.i 
know a car is not a necessity but i need one to be able to get and 
 keep a job and the job is what pays for the house so please someone 
help me please..

She had a truck in 1999 she could not pay for repairs and the apartment where she was living had it towed away tha was her only transportation. she isn't able to work because her son don't have a way to go to the store nor to the doctor's office. they walk miles in the heat and in the rain. She is on government housing and is trying to find work. in the mean while she walks 9 miles everyday to pick up her 13 year old son. she hasn't seen her grandchildren in 1 1/2 years cause she can't even afford bus fare. I can't give her any money nor can I give her a ride I care for my elderly grandparent. We keep them in our prayers. that God will provide them with a ride. The can go to church on the southwest part of town she dreams of attending Lakewood church again.

I ran a non-profit economic development organization specializing in helping minorities, women, low-moderate income, and rural businesses. I have been displaced because of Hurricane Katrina and I'm now living in Houston, TX. I have met with Houston city officials and Congressman Ted Poe's representatives who want our organization to help provide job training and entrepreneurial training throughout the area. My problem is that I have no money to purchase a car and I desperately need one so that I can assist individuals who want to start a business or receive training from programs that our organization developed. A car would surely help me to assist these individuals, allow me to generate revenue for our organization, and more importantly, restore my self-esteem.

Hello & thank you to who ever reads this story. my son (Adrian) was born on may 21, 2005 premature at 23 weeks old at 1 pound 6 ounces doctors gave us almost no hope. Adrian is now 4 month's old and even after enduring multiple surgery's for his heart, lungs, and a hernia he is going strong and with the help of god he will hopefully be alright. Now that Adrian is almost going home I'm without a job and a car. Without a car it will be impossible for me to take him to his doctors appointments or to find a job to support my son and wife. So a million times please who ever reads this and is able to help us in this very tough situation please do so and me ******, my wife (*********), and Adrian will appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts. P.S. condition doesn't matter as long as it runs. sincerely your's

Tamara ***** is a nice, sweet young lady. She is twenty two years old, and just got her license earlier this year. For years she has been active in her church and her community and is still very active for charities and walks for medical causes. If anyone needs any help, she is always willing to help and chip in if she can. Tamara is also an excellent student. She has maintained a four point zero during her entire collegiate career, at the University of North Texas. But now upon graduating this fall, I can see no better reward than a car for her to drive. All of her hard work would be taken to another level if she had the gift of transportation, which her parents and see just simply cannot afford. She is currently working two jobs, and it would just be great if she was allowed to have a break, by having a car graciously donated to her.

I am a single mother of 3. I have a job but I do barely make enough to take care of my children much less be able to buy a car. It is hard to find a way to work and my ride is always late. If I loose my job then I will not be able to take care of my children. My two oldest children are in school but my youngest isn't. Every morning I have to wake her up and take her to the bus stop with me where we wait from 6:50 a.m. to 7:35 a.m. It is getting winter and its really to cold for her to be in the cold for a long period of time. She was born 3 months premature and gets sick real easy.

Lisa and her 3 children, Warren 18, Kelly 14 and Brittney 9, were one 
of the unfortunate families displaced after Hurricane Katrina devastated 
the gulf.  Up until the Hurricane, Lisa and her children had lived 
their lives in New Orleans, born and raised in the city.  Lisa, though on a 
low income, managed to support herself and her 3 children.  She was 
even getting ready to give her car to her son Warren as a high school 
graduation gift before they were so abruptly displaced from their home and 
lives in New Orleans.  After the hurricane they spent 4 days living at 
Lisa's job with friends and family and limited food and water supply.  
The National Guard did not rescue them until Thursday.  They were 
flown (their first trips on an airplane) to Austin, TX.  This is where I met 
them.  Tired and unsure of their future,  but happy to be alive and 
together.  After some time living in the Austin Convention Center they 
found an apartment in Austin.  Lisa made sure of this by getting up 
 at 4am each morning to be the first in line for housing.  Today the 
girls are in school and Lisa ready to get herself and Warren into new 
jobs.  Warren, just finishing his senior courses prior to the hurricane, 
unfortunately, will have to wait on his diploma until he can either get 
back to New Orleans or for AISD to get the ok from his school district 
in New Orleans to take the required tests to receive his diploma.  
Either way, they are both ready to get into the work place and out of the 
apartment.  Their car is in New Orleans, water logged and ruined like 
their beloved city.  The location of their apartment is not convenient to 
public transportation.  So they are hoping to get a car soon.  Her 
budget is limited, but she is not particular, anything to get her around 
will suit her just fine.  Please help them to get settled by donating a 
car to this wonderful family.

Let me start to say im a single mother in Houston Texas going through a divorce trying my best to raise my twins. let me tell you a little about the prob their dad was very controlling and jealous we left him from Kansas drive 11 hrs straight we stay in a hotel for wk. we then been to two shelters and a transinal housing which was bad. my mother has tried to help with what she has but she cant give anymore. I depend on the car that belongs to thier dad to get me to work and back. the tags are expired and I dont really have the money to fix the car if it breaks down. so im asking someone to give my little angels a chance to have a car a dependable one not fancy anything will do. just so they can find a little confort in thier life. you see i have to be able to pick them up from day care. I want to go back to school my self so i can give them the stablity that they deserve. I know you have alot of cust with bigger prob than mine but pls understand the babies have only me at this time . they need to know mother can take care of them. If it was just me i could take the bus but with two babies it is very hard. we been so many places to live we just need a car and a place to call home. the babies are 16 months at this time. we understand what it means to go with out because if it was not for me getting back my old job I dont know where we would be. sometimes we dont have enough for groceries and people at my job will give me help they also paid for this wk at the motel suite. im trying to get our stamps backs and Medicaid for the babies they dad is carrying insurance on them but i would not have the money to get their medicine if they needed it. I thank you very much for reading my email and maybe someone will heart to help us

MY AUNT RHONDA ***** IS A WONDERFUL PERSON. SHE TOOK ME IN AT THE AGE OF 14 BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE WOULD. SHE IS CURRENTLY A SINGLE PARENT OF THREE AND TWO OF HER KIDS ARE SPECIAL NEEDS. MY AUNT HAS A CAR BUT ITS NOT BIG ENOUGH FOR HER SONS WHEELCHAIR. SHE REALLY NEEDS A VAN. SHE CANT AFFORD TO PAY A CAR NOTE DUE TO HER NOT BEING ABLE TO WORK A FULL TIME JOB BECAUSE OF THE SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. MY AUNTS CAR IS ABOUT TO BE REPOSED. PLEASE HELP HER. THE CHILDREN NEED TO GET TO DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS AND THERAPY.

This person really need a vehicle because she has really been trying to adjust living in the Houston area with three kids she's only 25 years old with no family here in Houston she have been trying to find a job in the medical field but it is hard because she have a 2 year old baby. I submitted this application because I seen Lashondra an her daughter walking down the street it was nearly 100 degrees outside her baby was crying because she was hot Lashondra was walking from the store with groceries with her baby I asked her did she need help Ms. Lashondra accepted she started crying thanking me for stopping an giving her an her baby a ride from the grocery, I then asked her where did she have to go next she said I need to go fill out applications to find a job because I haven't gotten any assistance for my children and I an my bills are soon to be due an I would hate to go live in a shelter with my kids again. Lashondra also told me that she would take her daughter to fill out appl ications because she is unable to pay for child care because she have not found a job yet because she do not have a car to get around so she stay in the area where she live an fill out applications. Sometimes she is so tired from walking all day her two older kids would miss the bus for school an they would have to stay home because she don't have any transportation to get them there. I listened to Lashondra tell me what was going on I then began looking inline for help for her an her kids.

My name is Melissa and I am a single mother of three boys 13,12,and 8. We have been dislocated by Hurricane Katrina. We have been staying with my sister and her family, I do not have a car. I have been borrowing cars for my sister and her friends. I had to borrow a car to leave the area I was in. We are from Mississippi and we have nothing to go back to. I am looking for a job and working hard to get my family back on it's feet again. Some days are harder than others, but I keep my chin up and keep moving forward. We may have lost every thing but I am so grateful my children were not hurt and we are all still together. If there is a car for me thank you so much. If not then I know it went to a more in need then we are. Thank you so much for helping as many people as you can and to those who have given so much.

I am a single mom right now I really could use a car my daughter and I live 10 miles from town and have to depend on my pastor to get us around.. this is very hard on him he helps so many.. I really need to find a job also and with out a car this can;t happen,, if you can see it in your heart maybe just to fix the one I have it needs a muffler and a few other things to make it legal to put on the road then I would not have to depend on him any more thank you and God Bless

My name is Tonie and I am actually the one in need of transportation, I had gotten sick and went into the hospital and lost my vehicle (repo). I fell into some terrible financial problems and have been having a hard time getting back on my feet. I have some medical problems which I take medications for heart disease, seizures, asthma, and stomach problems. having to pay for all of that and my rent is keeping me from obtaining some much needed transportation. I was offered a good job in which I can't even get to without transportation, if I had a way to make it to and from work, then I could help myself and pull myself back up on my feet and get my life back together. Please any help would be appreciated. I was used to working two full time jobs at once, then when I got sick and started losing things..life just seemed to go downhill. I am not lazy, I do want to work, I spent 8 years in the military..it is one of those times I just need help. Thank you.

Well this is a long story He is a Very good man, and is trying to raise a daughter and also has kids in Corpus Christi to pick up on Holidays and Weekends and He had just filed Bankruptcy and the Truck he is in now they are going to come pick it up and he thought that he would be able to get a new vehicle but he has been to 7 different dealerships and all have turned him down and on top of that he was almost paralyzed at work he was crushed at work and now is on workman's compensation and he is very depressed because his family looks to him for everything those children would be devastated if he weren't able to pick them up or go on school functions He has always worked and he is usually very strong but everything is hitting him at once and i just pray that someone would see this and help a hard working man out He needs the help please do not over look this and Help me Help him...God Bless you just for listening. Laurie

My mother has sacrificed her transportation so that I can have a car. I currently attend college in another state. She is paying my car note while I attend school. Her car was stolen in May and she hasn't been able to get another car because she is helping me. She needs a car to get my 10 year old sister to school and other activities. She currently walks my sister to school and then catches a bus to work. Please help her. Thanks

I am a single mother of a beautiful 4 year old daughter. Three months ago i was laid off from my job im port Arthur tx and forced to look for other work at the last minute in order to financially support my daughter and my mom. Since it was practically impossible for anyone to find a decent job in that area at the time, i was forced to commute to houston tx. I left my daughter in port Arthur with my mother in order for her to be taken care of without a worry. Unfortunely it has been extremely hard for me to find a decent job here in houston because of transportation issues. I am trying really hard to provide a better life for my daughter and mother, because i feel that i owe them that much at least. My daughter deserves to be raised in the proper environment, currently my mother lives in some rundown apartments were someone is always getting hurt and i want to move them away from that area. Im only 22years of age but i am trying really hard to succeed and help my family the be st way i can, but i really need some help. Everyday since i have moved to houston i would get up at 6am walk to potential businesses submit applications and resumes, by the time i get home it is after 5pm. I am seriously motivated and determined to provide a better future for my family. So here i am asking for someone to please help me please. I already have a honda accord lx 1986 model, but it is currently sitting in a shop awaiting repairs i don't have the money to get it fixed so if someone could help me fix it that would be wonderful. once again thank you very much

Hello, My name is Deborah . I am writing to see about recieving assitance with a vehicle for my husband. I was laid off of my job of five years back in Jan.2004.Then I found out that I was pregnant. I had a 2001 caravan at the time and my husband had a 98 Mustang. I have not worked since and have had to give up the Mustang. We kept the van until this past August and have had to let it go as well. We are now carless and have to beg for rides. The reason for our purchase of the van was to have plenty of room for our three children and the one we were planning on concieving. Well now we have no means of transportation and four children. Our new baby was born this October 2004 and we had to bring her home in a borrowed vehicle. My husband has to ask for a ride to work everyday. I would really appreciate any help. May God Bless you all. Deborah

I came across your site by surprise. I went to the salvation army before Thanksgiving for food and help w/finding a place for me and my four children. We will be homeless on 1/15/04. But I was unable to find help, they did give me 2 Walmart sacks of food though, that did help. I am in hiding from my ex husband and have been for a while. I have had to move several times and decided not to anymore. I kept a job for almost 3 yrs here until my car was vandalized. I had just agreed to take on payments of $100.00 a month for a bad car and two months later someone put coffee grounds in it. The other car I had that ran, sometimes, was also vandalized. I can't prove who did it, but the main problem was holding onto my job. I did keep my job for over a year, relying on friends and neighbors for rides, but that tired out the "goodwill" of my friends and it was unfair to expect everyone to keep helping me when they had their own families and businesses to tend to. It also wasn't fair for my job when I couldn't guarantee I could be there so I understand not being able to keep my job. I have almost given up. I have four children 18, 16, 14, 8. Girl, boy, girl, boy. My 16 yr. old son was blinded in his right eye during a church overnight scouting campout on dec. 6, 2003. He is a real blessing of strength to me, I am very impressed w/his optimism. I think his blindness hurts me more than him (of course, he doesn't know this) He went through a very difficult, painful transition but is back on his feet and going full speed again. He is a great son, a great example of a big brother and a wonderful young man. We all go to church, don't drink, smoke, etc. We need help, but I also wish for my children to have a pleasant Christmas. I know they get disappointed every year, but I don't know how to change that. I live out in the county and have walked, but it's really far and takes hours. I don't like leaving my children alone that long. Most people have forgotten us, that we need to go to the grocery store and need simple things like toilet paper. I actually slipped over to my neighbors when their home was "wrapped" w/toilet paper and cleaned it up for them at night b/c we needed the toilet paper. That's a new low, probably funny to some, but survival brings out the "no pride" syndrome. You probably can't help or will refer me to some other place that can't help or will refer me somewhere else. I just wanted you to know that we need help, and I used to be self-sufficient. In this town, people really don't respect an impoverished mom w/four children. I have cleaned for money for toiletries, etc., I am not a beggar, but I have no pride when it comes to trying to help me children. Will you help? My name is Marilyn , #####. I know there are people worse off than us, but I want to avoid being the "worse off " category. It's hard not to give up. If you read all this, thank you for taking time out of your life and schedule to read this, even if you can't help us, maybe you will be more aware of us single mom families. Marilyn. :)

My daughter is 19 years old and has a six month old baby. Her husband left her when her son was a week and a half old. She has a 1986 Mercury Cougar that is falling apart and has a leak in the exhaust. She is working almost full time and going to school full time. She is trying desperately to get her life back. My husband and I have helped her as much as we possibly can, but we still have three school-age children at home and have financial difficulties ourselves so we can't help her. We are desperate to see her in a safer vehicle for her and her son. Can you help her?

My mom has four children, me Amber, 14, Crystal, 18, Mike, 16, and Nathan, 8. We had a car but the man that gave it to us got mad at us. Then she tried to get a car, but someone put coffee grounds in it. She lost her job. She walked but it made her foot bleed and she fell asleep for two hours. Other people are tired of giving us rides. her and my big brother rode bikes at night for food, but it's too far and dark. She doesn't want people to make fun of us kids if someone sees her walking. If you let her have a car I know that would be the best Christmas present she ever gets. She could get a job and so could my sister and brother.

Hi my name is Erica I am a 19 Year Old female currently looking for a job along with a 2 year old daughter. her bithday just past sept the 6th and I wasnt able to get her any thing because now days you have to have a car to get to and from work and I am going to school trying to better myself so i can get out of my moms house and get on my own i have allways wanted a car so me and my little girl would at least have somthing to get to and from not the bus that is like taking a big risk its about to get cold and I dont want her to have to be shivering saying moma its cold and plus i am looking for a job to provide for her every need so if you could please donate a car please let it be a blessing for me.

Is it possible to submit myself? I am 49 years old and 3 years ago my life was effected like never before. I worked for Pepsi 10 years making $16 hr. After 9/11 they laid me off. One year after that my trailer burned down. I had 2 more payments before it was paid off and I had no insurance. That year was the first year we applied for Santa Pals. When we picked up our gifts the box was titled "Family 71". That was truly the first time I felt I was poor. Since the lay off, I haven't been able to get a good day 40 hour job. I am a secretary that types 55-62 wpm. I applied everywhere on the bus. I am either overqualified or competing with numerous other applications. I have a job at this time that is paying me $4.75 plus tips. I walk to this job from 6p-2am. My two children (16 and 13 years old) and a grandbaby live with me. We walk to the grocery store and to wash. I receive food stamps and am trying to receive federal housing help. I can't buy my children shoes, socks, cl othes, because I am paying slowly but surely the $360 rent per month. The jobs that I can apply for that possibly will hire me run after the bus stop for the evening. When I get housing hopefully that will give me and extra $200, $100 to spend on the needs of my children and save at least $100 per month to raise money to get a cheap car. My children live with humility and shame everyday. We have no furniture at this time. No furniture for the baby. I could possible get things donated but you need a car to search and apply for those things. My daughter sometimes doesnt want to go to school because she doesnt have clothes to wear ( she is a size 20 at 13 years of age)I am sure I am not the only one with a hard life but I feel if I can get a car I can get my 16year old to school if we get a sitter for my grandbaby to get her GED. I know I can get a better paying job after the bus stops running with a car. Thanks for hearing my story. Even if you cant help me I feel this is a well deserved cause and God Bless you for helping people.

Hi,I am a 21 yr old single mother of 1 daughter who is 6 yrs old and 
was diagnosed with ADHD in August(2004).We live in a small town in East 
Texas.I have been raising her on my own since she was born and I was 15 
yrs old.It has been very tough because I had to drop out of school,but 
later on went back and recieved my GED.I have been on and off jobs for 
the past 6 yrs because of lack of transportation, and its getting harder 
and harder each day to pay people to go where I need to go with my 
child.Basically,I have to walk where ever I need to go when I dont have any 
money.It makes me very emotional at times because my daughter wants to 
do so many things in & after school,and her teachers wants me to be 
more involved with PTO and things like that,and I cant because of having 
no way of getting there,and what little money we do have,I have to take 
it and buy clothes,medicine,and pay utilities.If you would please find 
it in your hearts to help me and my daughter so we can better our
  lives and future.
God Bless.  

                                 Sincerely,
                                 Cassandra

Brenda is my sister she is a single mother of 5 children she has had a bad time of it this year in April her house burned down and as of now still is not able to get in the one she got because of the work that needs to be done on it she and her children are split up between family members at this time and now her van has gone down it will take almost a thousand dollars to fix it right now she is having to get rides from family just to make it to work ,the store, or even to the drs. if there is a way you can help her i would appreciate it verry much so would she thank you Linda

Luke is my son he is 23yrs old never had a car never could get hem one i couldnt aford it he has mysthena gravis he's always worked hard in school he was homebound he learned on his on he lives with a girl that is a very sweet thing but has a lot of problems too they are very happy together .but they have no way to get around except for me are his grandpa he has to get IVs every mouth and well for the rest of his life they both have to go to the doc.s a lot so they need a car really bad. they have very little money so they cant make car payments Iv tried my best to help but I need help to help them please if you could help them with a car.

I wish there was kind of way to help my friend with good transportaion, i feel he deserves it he's been through a alot with a recent divorce he in the middle of running his own company and he does a pretty good job i just feel he would be a greater impact to be able to move freely with his own transportation. he's so dedicated to work and trying to help others it touches me how this man can have so much dedication to something even without all the resources and all the odds against him and i feel it would change the world to see him be able to have transportation to fuel his career and visit his daughter. God Bless Him youcan leave him a message he sleeps in the studio

Darlene and her 12 year old son, Sean have been trough a rough period. After a 14 year marriage, they found themselves on the streets of Fort Worth, with no where to go. Mr. Thurman filed for divorce, was court ordered to pay child support and has not paid anything for several months. He doesn't care about his son's needs. Sean has to have medical attention frequently for Asthma, allergies and for a condition called Peter's anomaly, legally blinding his left eye. He is to have a cornea transplant in the next year. Darlene, has to have constant attention as well. She has high blood pressure and suffers from Bi-Polar Affective Disorder. She has had back and knee surgery and is suppose to have a knee replacement soon. They have both suffered from not being able to make doctor appointments, get medication, go to the Human Services offices or even go to the grocery store. I would wish for them to be a recipient because of everything that has happened to them. I didn't tell you eve rything, just enough for you to know they need help. If I had the money and if I lived locally, I would help them. It hurts when you see someone you love suffering. Can yo help them?

Pamela ***** is a single parent of four children and was recently a truck driver. She lost her job and has been trying to find work outside of the trucking industry, but since her recent work history only consist of driving it has been hard for her. She tries to save money out of the child support that she recieves, but at times that is not a guarantee that she will recieve it. She has applied for loans to get a car to go to work but has been denied the credit needed. She wants to go back to school to better herself but without transportation she can not get there. Being a single parent has really worn her down and all she needs to get on the right track is to obtain a vehicle she can drive so she can get back into the working world.

This is the saddiest story,my heart pours out to this little family.Kellie is a single parent of 4 children.one yr ago When Kellie & her husband separated she had to give up her home because she could not afford the rent on her own she has seizures very bad so getting a job was almost impossible.She found a neighborhood friend who oned a conveient store and landed a job.She was moving into a hotel with her 4 kids when a friend of hers offered to take her children till Kellie got established.Kellie thought it was a blessing and agreed but was still causious by wrighting out an agreement that both Kellie & Christina agreed on.(copy of agreement at end)Now two weeks into Kellie & the kids parting Kellie was slowly giving up.This was the first time she had ever been on her own she was confused,scared lonly lost and loosing her faith & beleafs.So she called Christina saing she was comming to get the kids and moving back to Georgia.Christina replied saing it would not b wise pulli ng the kids out of school just wait till the end of school then move.And again Kellie agreed.o week and 2 dayes after that Kellies car got stolen.(u can find records/reports @ Arlington P.D.)now she has lost her husband,her home her kids living with her and now her car.3 days before her car she landed a job @ the ballpark of Arlington suit 200 selling health benifits.Now she walke4d 4 2 days back and forth fome 360 & Brown all the way 2 the ballpark but with her asma & seasiours she couldnt continue.So next she lost her job due to lack of transportation.This strong woman walked to every close bussiness in her neighborhood putting in applications till she landed a job running a register,overjoyed and proud of herself she beg a friends friend to take her to share her good news with her kids.So they went to Christinas to visit and learned that the day kids got out of school Christina picked them up and took them strait to cps now there all in a foster home somewhere in corsacan a Tx.Kellie and I get to visit the kids once a week 4 1 hr.I know u Melanie

Ron is my son. The truck he was driving was taken back by the lady he was buying it from. He's married with 5 children from the ages of 7 to a new born. He can't afford to buy a car or even have payments. They're about to loose the trailer they are living in. He needs something big enough for the whole family and take him back and forth to work. He needs a break, seems like he makes a step foward and gets set back ten. I hope you can help God Bless Debbie

My name is Shameen and I am 23 years old. I work full time, go to school part-time and I have two daughters. The oldest is 5 and the youngest is 2. I have had some tragic things happen in my life within a few years time and I will not let them keep me from my goals in life. The first thing was was the flood back in 2000. My mother and I lost everything. Not even a month after that, my mother died. When my mother was alive, I had to take care of her and my oldest daughter by myself. I was the only one that worked and I only made 7.50/hr. I have always taken care of someone and hopefully soon I can get someone to take care of me. :0) Since I do not have my own transportation, I have to rely on friends to take me simple places like the grocery store or to take the children to the doctor. I have always wanted to just go and buy a car but I can't afford the car notes and I have bad credit. so I just take the bus. I would love to take my kids places but with no transporation it's very difficult. I'm not asking for much. I don't need an expense car, I just need a car that is dependable. If anyone could help me, I would be so grateful. Thank You,

Hello. I am not sure what Christmas is to everyone else, but I know that it is something that can be an anytime of year blessing. We, my 16 year old daughter, 4 year old son and myself have been left by my spouse with no transportation. I had a stroke last year and my spouse could not deal with my disabilities and health issues so he has said he has fallen out of love and has left us without transportation, no financial support, back utility bills, back phone bills, ect. including the last two house payments. We desperately need transportation so that my daughter can drive me to work take her brother to daycare and get to school herself. This is a huge responsibility for someone so young and she is a great kid. She is so deserving of a vehicle so she can provide transportation to me as I am legally blind an unable to drive and to her little brother and her self. It is very difficult for us right now as I am only bringing in $897.00 per month from social security. My spouse de cided to cheat on me with my business partner/best friend so my career is completely out the window and I am just on my disability at this time. I am trying to locate a job, but it is difficult due to transportation issues. I have applied locally where I can walk to work 2 miles a day and then home, but this does not get the kids to school. We are in desperate need of help and pray that you can help us or provide us with someone that can. My income last year for myself since I am on my own now is only $12,000 for 2003. I have tried to purchase a vehicle, but with the debts that show against me due to the divorce not being final and the income I show I am unable to obtain transportation. This has been a nightmare for us, but we are faithful that God will provide for us some means of transportation as the school and preschool is too far to walk. My X to be comes to pick them up right now but Jessica is at school 2 hours early and it is not safe for her to sit in front of an un locked school. We need some independance for ourselves so we can pr Sincerely, Patti

Well, right now I'll just ask if you help people in other states! I noticed you're in Kansas, and mentioned you're trying to expand to other areas. So common sense tells me your Kansas office can't help me, but I had to ask! I have been searching for years to try and find a place like yours, so even if you can't help but you know other organizations that can please, please send me their information!!! Bless you and the work your doing!

I am currently pregnate, and have a three year old little girl. I am unemployeed and with out transportation. I rely on friends and family to help me out but i feel i am a burden at times. So i would really apreciate the help.

To Friends: I must tell the story of a wayward lady and her two children. This little family who has traveled to the East Texas area by way of Chicago has all but found themselves dependant on the mercy of God for help. The youngest child being nine years of age has such a wit about herself as she begins to narrate the particulars herself. She speaks of her grandma and grandpa who still live in the windy city and she lays across the bed looking out the window, thinking when she might see them again but now that her mother is without transportation and has to walk to and from the store it makes it very unlikely for her to do more than daydream. Her mother and father are now separated and although Mrs ****** can drive she cannot afford any form of vehicle. She relies on church members whenever she can for help. She is most willing and does all odd jobs she can to earn little substance for herself and her two kids now that she has been abandoned by her spouse. She has no family here in Texas. Feeling cut off by poverty she is forced to do the best she can. If she only had a vehicle she could earn enough money for her kids and herself to maybe visit her parents again in their twilight years. Thank you. Reverend Stanley Miller

Hello this is my own story. I'm a single mom with 3 kids. I had a husband up until 9 months ago he went to jail because I had to call the police on him because he hurt my little girl. So now were alone with out a car I cant work because I live to far out and not near the city. I would love to be able to work and to be able to go back to school to better myself and to make a better life for my kids. You see I cant go to work because I don't have a way there so bills r pilling up. I don't have the money to get a car and right now my family cant help much. I've never heard of cars for Christmas I was just looking and found this and I could not believe it. Thank u for reading my story and God bless Danea ######

I am requesting this car for my sister Samantha. She is a single mother with four children, Neubean 1yr., Devon 5yrs., Christina 7yrs, and Tracie 11yrs. In the last couple of months I have had to drive to Carrolton from Commerce so that is can go to the store to get groceries, go to the laundry mat to wash clothes, or to take the children to the doctors office. Two out of the four fathers do not pay her child support so she doesn't have the money to purchase a car of her on. In the past my sister has done so much for me. Anytime i needed a place to stay she was there with an open door. now I am married and if my husband and i could afford to purchase her a car we would, but because we are college students and are barely making it are selfs we do not have the money available to help her. She is truly a great women and she cares greatly for her children. She wishes she where able to take her children to church and on picnics but she has no transportation to do so. I re ally can't think of anyone who needs a car more then my sister. So, I'm asking for your help.

my son has just recently lost a job and had his truck repossessed. i cannot afford to help him he had a great new job but would not be paid for 21 days when they repo'ed it now in the area we are in he cannot find work within walking distance. please help him out of this jam!! sincerely: Etta #####

Hello, I am currently a college student and Texas A&M University. I live in a single parent home with my mom and little sister when I'm not at school. Currently I am working and that only pays for food and bills. My mom makes less than 13,000 a year and so there's no way I can turn to her for financial needs. I have been in need of a car for sometime now. I have to catch the bus late at night just to get back home from school and work. I have been trying to save up for a car, but it seems like every time I get something saved, a big expense comes up as well, like helping my mom or my older sister with their needs. I would really appreciate your help, even if it's only a referral.

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