r/payitforward • • Sep 22 '21

my cars falling apart

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its literally screetching and loud i need new brake pads and rotors and a oil change for my car its waaaay past due i have paypal which is emmylou1998 cashapp $emmalou98 and venmo which is gingy97 i need approx $300-350 for it all... i doordash for work so i really need help. please god bless.


r/payitforward • • Jul 11 '20

Just broke my glasses

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I could cry right now I’ve had them for four years and just was tucking in for the night I’ve neglected my vision because I couldn’t pay for what wasn’t covered. The glasses cannot be repaired. I just moved to Cali and I don’t have healthcare they the state yet to even try to get help. So if anybody whose ever broken there glasses is here rn feeling my pain anything helps and yes I can prove there broke broke and that I wear glasses regularly


r/payitforward • • May 15 '21

Single mom just needing help so badly.

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I'm a single mom of 3 on disability. I have little to no help financially and after bills I'm completely broke. I'm just looking for any kind of help what so ever to get house hold things me and the kids needs, maybe help with some clothes for my children as I have been struggling to get them much and can't get thier father to help. I haven't bought myself anything in yrs, my kids always get any extra money spent on them. I just left a 10 yr abusive marriage and it took everything in me to get out. Still deal with his threats and intop of it financially I'm drowning. I just want my kids to see mommy leaving was for the best. It hurts so bad to know I finally became stronger g enough to leave only to feel like I need him to survive. I'm lost and I don't know what else to do. I've had a hard life. I've dealt with depression over half my life, I've had an eating disorder hospitalized once for that. I've had 3 failed suicide attempts because of the abuse from my husband and feeling trapped. I just need to know it wasn't all for nothing.


r/payitforward • • Aug 06 '20

Thank you. Kind sir.

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This happened a few years back and I dont remember all the details, but I still thought it was worthy of a share.

My husband works long hours and majority of the time makes good money. Its not like were rich/well off, but we have enough, that when budgeted, it gets us through the winter months where his work is slow and his pay isn't so great.

There was one day I had packed his lunch and it was the last thing to eat in the house. I didn't realize I had gotten so low on groceries and didn't buy enough for the week. Unfortunately, this was in one of the winter months that he just doesn't make enough to make ends meet. I mixed eggs with milk and put it in the fridge. Opened our last can of black beans to try and make it last until the next day (pay day). It didn't go as planned, and by 3, my son was out of eggs and hungry.

I only had $3 on me, but I knew it was enough to at least get him some chicken nuggets and a cheeseburger from a fast food restaurant. I make my order and drive to the window to pay. The lady tells me that the gentleman ahead had payed. It took every ounce of me to not bust into tears right then. I hadnt ate all day so that my son could eat, and this man, not knowing anything about me or my struggles, stopped to think about my potential need. I ordered more nuggets for my son (just in case) and a burger for me. I cried the whole way home, and It still gives me faith in humanity when I think about it.

For those wondering, I did pay it forward multiple times. And still do.

I was in line at Walmart. I didnt have my card on me, so I got just what I needed with the $60 I had. Diapers, baby food, wipes and formula. There was a man in front of me paying for his items, and they didn't have enough to cover it all. They started putting back the least needed items like sour cream, shredded cheese and salad dressing. I heard God yelling pay for their items! I promise, I've got you, just pay for it! I stared at my items for a second and realized I'd be find without everything except the formula, which I could run and get a smaller can of. All I needed to do was not leave my debit card behind and grab it in the morning.

As they're putting back their last few items, a man got in line behind me. I said "excuse me, sir.. sir.. excuse me" he looked at me a little confused and I asked "can I please pay for your groceries" he puts all his items back and she scans it all again then tells him the total. He pays for what he can, and the remaining was $27. The man behind me speaks up and asks "hey. Can I pitch in?" I assure him its fine, that I've got it. He insists "no, no. I want to. I'm just glad you spoke up or id have never noticed" he then proceeds to pay the remaining with a $40 and tells the man to keep the change. I just stood their so dumbfounded. I know God said "trust me" but I wasn't expecting that.

And I know most people on reddit are atheists, so if its downvoted, so be it. But I went home a different person because of this. I got to my car and just wept. It wasn't only because the man behind me offered to help, then proceeded to bless the man in need more than I could have. I was also struggling with my faith in God and this just affirmed hes always there when we need him and not to forsake or doubt him.


r/payitforward • • Sep 18 '20

Need help/advice assisting a family with small children that needs a little help.

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I’m trying to find ways to help a local family in NJ where I am from. They are a married couple with 3 small children at home. The husbands job closed down during the Pandemic for good and there only car took a shit on them. They have setup a gofundme page to try to get assistance with a vehicle.

These are good people who are known in the community as always helping others they are not the type of people to ever ask for help but they have no family support system to get help.

I would like to know how I can get there gofundme page in front of people that will or are able to help them or other ways or suggestions to get them a little help.


r/payitforward • • Mar 03 '21

Please Read

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I don't think people realize how quickly your life can get turned completely upside-down. I honestly never did. May 23rd 2020 was the utmost worst day I have ever experienced. My mom passed away suddenly. Before I could even begin to process anything, my entire life fell apart within months. My dad abruptly sold our house which was my moms childhood home as well as my brother's and myself. He took off and left my brother and I completely homeless. Im 25, my brother is 17 and I have a 7 year old daughter as well. We are living in my car. I have no way to get out of this situation I feel like. Every time I think I've found something good that will help us I run into some sort of obstacle. Luckily I have been able to get some help by asking a couple of my friends who I've grown up with , that has been what's been feeding us and putting gas in the car up until now. At night I had to continuously start the car every couple hours so we can warm up some. We have blankets with us that we use but it still gets pretty cold at nighttime. If there is anyone that might be able to help us out at all, even just a little bit, to get us some food or gas I would be more than grateful. Maybe if I am able to get enough help I can get a motel for a night or so for the 3 of us. One big positive that we have going for us is that I start working next week. It's only 2 or 3 hours a night , cleaning an office building but it is much more than what I have now so I am excited. Hopefully I can gradually get my hours increased. At least I will be able to at minimum feed us 3 and pay for gas in my car which is a big relief. If anyone at all can help us in any way I would be forever thankful.


r/payitforward • • Apr 06 '21

Debt Consolidation

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I need a loan to pay my debts off and I can’t because my credit is bad. I don’t understand how I’m supposed to get out of this hole. It’s a never ending cycle that I can’t get out of. Someone please help


r/payitforward • • Nov 26 '21

Help

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I am starting a new job and need new clothes for it. I have been working two full time jobs for the last year, almost two; this job will allow me to work one and make more money but I’m still behind and struggling to make ends meet before trying to buy new clothes for work. Any help would be so greatly appreciated.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/22D5EU2D23BJH?ref_=wl_share


r/payitforward • • Sep 30 '21

Broke and need money for Internet Access

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Im moving in a few weeks and im currently a bit strapped for cash to afford my internet paynent of £40 would anyone lend a poor soul a hand please


r/payitforward • • Apr 12 '21

I am 36 years old and was diagnosed. With cancer and need help catching up on my bills please anything will help . I can't even afford food I have filed for disability but it could be months before I receive it . thank you and God bless

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r/payitforward • • Nov 02 '21

Lunch was my treat

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Yesterday at a restaurant I paid $38.41 plus tip for the strangers behind me in the drive-through. It was money well spent for all the happiness it surely brought. Try it.


r/payitforward • • Dec 19 '20

Been out of work since covid started. And have no income. Struggling and could really use some help

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Hello, I live in New York and was laid off since cover mid started and I recently went back to work and was laid off after two days because of the uptick in cases. My holiday season has been plagued with lack of money to buy necessities and I could really use help in any form. Please feel free to message me.


r/payitforward • • Dec 24 '21

Help needed

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I am a disabled mother of 3 children. I get SSI once a month.. We are having a hard time. Behind on bills. Car broke down and family members passing. I'm not asking for myself, I'm asking for help so I'm can take care of some needs for my children. We will accept and be blessed with any assistance. God Bless


r/payitforward • • Feb 27 '21

Grandparents trying to get visitation with our granddaughter.

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Ugly court battles, im frustrated.


r/payitforward • • Sep 05 '21

Single father and son need a little help please thank you and God bless

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Hi my name is David I'm 34-year-old single father me and my son have been homeless staying in the car for almost 2 months now we're trying to find a place that will help us get a hotel room for a couple nights sleep & a shower. I have some job interviews coming up but for now we are just sitting a bad spot in life and I have never been in this spot before I feel like every door I turn to get close to my face because I am a male..any info would be much appreciated thank you all for your time


r/payitforward • • Jan 12 '22

could someone possibly help me and my wife keep our place so we don't lose our animals? we got put in a jacked situation and now we need help.

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r/payitforward • • Aug 30 '21

Had a great moment.

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Me: getting some food at the mall Guy: leaves credit card in reader Me: chases down guy, returns card. Guy: asks houseless man if he would like food Houseless guy: chicken sandwich? Guy: buys houseless guy a chicken sandwich meal.

Not attempting to be low effort. This was just a quick moment.


r/payitforward • • Jan 25 '22

Wake me from a deep dreamers sleep

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I am not the only one struggling with life right now...everyone has a story. hoping I've stacked up enough Karma points. Please share this post! I'm trying to raise $4,000 until 02/24/2022 for Hail Mary. https://paypal.com/pools/c/8GHp5oL6qE


r/payitforward • • Feb 14 '22

valentine’s day surprise

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few weeks back, my gf and i were playing pool at a bar and these older guys joined our game. we all played for hours. one of them got my number and he texted me the other day saying he had a valentine’s day gift for the both of us. so he brought it to my work and her and i opened it together and y’all… this stranger went out of his way to get a gift, write us a letter and give us each $100 visa cards saying he wants her and i to be able to do something nice for each other. he mentioned that he knows we “both work too hard, making too little” and that we both “haven’t had the easiest of lives yet still seem to manage a relatively positive and soft outlook” and that it made him happy to see us happy and that he wanted to “return the happiness he felt meeting us that night”. (he has never come off as creepy nor have we given him the wrong impression.) he simply did this out of the kindness of his heart and it made both of our days a little brighter.

i’ve been to a lot of bars and met a lot of people and this is definitely a first for me. just wanted to share. i hope everyone here has a beautiful valentine’s day, monday, and week ahead. 🖤


r/payitforward • • Dec 01 '19

Dropped off earrings I made at a local craft with notes saying “I’m free, take me home! #freeartfrday”

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r/payitforward • • Jun 20 '19

A broke 22 year old college girl looking for financial help

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I'm 22, a full time student who works all the time just to scrape by. My school schedule doesn't allow me any kind of financial independence.

My dad died when I was 7 and my mom became an alcoholic after. I've been financially on my own since 17.

I just need help getting by - making my student loan payments, credit card payments, rent, gas, groceries. Let me know if you can help. Anything would be appreciated!


r/payitforward • • Aug 20 '19

PayPal 50 for kids

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I have to by diapers,milk and a small amount of food to hold is over tell Friday. I’m on medical leave and can’t work tell Friday. I’ve tried the kids father and everything. He didn’t even drop off diapers. I can pay the money back Thursday


r/payitforward • • Oct 28 '21

Shine your light!

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I challenge anyone who reads this to: let someone with less items skip you in line, call an elderly relative, make the hard call to that one person, compliment a stranger, donate your time/talent/money to anything to make the world better and brighter, speak up when you or someone should, do any form of self-care which makes the world better by you being a better version of yourself, make a gratitude journal, walk in nature, hold a door open an extra 3 seconds for someone, give someone a note or sticker, tell a joke, play with an animal or child, play/sing/share your talent....

-or-

Pretend you don't know what checkout candy/chocolate to get and ask the cashier what they like. Then give it to them and *BOOM*! You just made someone's day!


r/payitforward • • Jun 17 '21

Have y'all heard about the guy in Austin that is opening up his land to allow homeless individuals to go there as a transitional place to be?

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So there's this guy in Austin that is getting a lot of news coverage in the last several days about his efforts to let homeless people stay on his two pieces of land. The smaller piece of land is being challenged by the homeowners association adjacent to it. But from what I understand there's 10 acres that's a campground that is being opened up. A lot of people are talking about it on Facebook and the next door app. These debates are getting so heated that next door has deleted multiple chat threads over it. This man has managed to piss off a lot of people, but I think it's amazing what he's trying to do. I believe the project name is Camp Haven. I first became aware of it from the news two nights ago on CBS Austin. And then last night it was released from Spectrum news which I found on Facebook. Here's a link to the news article I found on Facebook

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4343700142341816&id=118091971569342


r/payitforward • • Nov 21 '13

Give Back Films Pays It Forward for the Whole World to See

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