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forallhumankind  

About forallhumankind

Apr 17, 2010

Hello,

 I am a 31 year old (soon to be 32) woman, living in Tucson, AZ, who is in desperate need of dental services.  I think the last time I was able to smile, a full smile, was when I was 22.  Since then my smile has slowly become more and more covered by my lips and now, it's almost non-existent.  Most of my front and back teeth (upper and lower) are either missing or broken.  The pain is generally unbearable and I have continually have abscesses and infections. I can't even properly chew my food which leads to digestive issues. I know most people would ask, "Why haven't you had this fixed?" or "Why did you not get dental work to help stop this?" The answer is, simply put, I've never had the money or resources.  I have just gotten dental insurance, through my employer (a local non-profit, I work with youth in health education). My insurance only pays a $1500 and according to a recent visit to the dentist, I need about $7000 worth of work.  My credit makes it impossible to qualify for any credit card that I could charge the entire service to and I can't even get on a payment plan due to the high down payment ($3300.... if I had that kind of money, I wouldn't need a payment plan.) 

I just need help.  I know this sounds like a sob story but it's really just my truth. I used to be an actress then and I was/am good but as the years passed I stopped auditioning because of my teeth. I just recently got asked to be a part of a show and I accepted, hoping that I owuld be able to make some money toward dental care but as the day to hit the stage draws closer, I feel more and more anxiety.  I am scared and frustrated.  I have to work so hard to hide my teeth ( which is rather hard to do when talking on stage.)

 

I am desperately seeking a dentist in Tucson willing to do the work I need and allow me to pay for that work over time or someone who is generous enough to pay for my services and allow me to pay them back or clue as to where to look for getting free dental services.  I know there isn't a dental school her, I have looked.  I have looked over and over for ways, called so many dentists and all but cried on the phone to Western Dental.  I need help.  I'm only 31.  I want to feel whole.  I want to not be in pain.  I want to smile. 

 

Please if you have any help to offer, let me know.

 

Thank you!

Peace and Blessings,

Lynn

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lmi1026  

About lmi1026

Jun 30, 2009

I am in Tucson, married with three children and am looking for a 3 bedroom (with central air as I am also disabled and the heat really gets to me BAD). I am on the Section 8 waiting list but am like 4,100 something so that is going to take a looooong time. I am looking for a rental, preferably in Central or East Tucson. If anyone knows where I can get help, please advise. Also, as I said I am disabled and my only source of income is SSDI, so if there are some programs I might be entitled to because of being a disabled adult (but not elderly) please let me know. thanks

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az1  

az1

Jan 17, 2009
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Disabled dad  

need some help waiting on socical sercurity

Jun 5, 2007

Hello,

My name is John I've been disabled since 2/14/2003 and I've filed for ssi disability benefits 3 times now.

and to day my wife of 8 years has decided she needs more and left me and my 5 year little girl. My health was great untill 2003 when my airways closed for the 2nd time in 2 years but this time I was on life support for 3 weeks and my doctor told my wife to make arrangments for my death since he didn't think after 3 times thaking me off the life support machine that a would ever breath on my own again. well the 4th time I did!  since then I've been living but able to go back to work and I can't breath with 9 different meds and machines.. and did I mention I'm only 35 years old now...well if anyone could help I be in your debt for life.

Thanks

Disabled Dad

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ScootertrampDad  

T HAVE BEEN A SINGLE FATHER FOR 15 YEARS,RAISED MY 2 KIDS,AS WELL AS 4 OR 5 STEPCHILDREN ALONG THE WAY.I'VE ALWAYS TAKEN CARE OF MY OWN AND HELPED WHENEVER I COULD,WHOMEVER I COULD,AND NEVER ASKED FOR OR EXPECTED SO MUCH AS A "THANX"

May 23, 2007

SO NOW I NEED HELP,AND HAVING NEVER ASKED FOR ANY , I AM AT A LOSS AS TO WHERE TO FIND ANY KIND OF ASSISTANCE.I'VE NEVER TAKEN WHAT WAS'NT MINE,MY WORD WAS MY BADGE AND MY WORK SPOKE FOR ITSELF.MY CHILDREN ARE HONEST,SMART,RESPECTFUL AND SELF-SUFFICIENT SO I GEUSS I'VE DONE SOMETHING RIGHT.I JUST WANT TO KEEP MY HOME,GET WHAT I'VE WORKED SO HARD FOR THE LAST 35 YEARS AND LIVE THE REST OF MY LIFE WITH THE MOST WONDERFUL,BEUTIFUL WOMAN I'VE EVER KNOWN.

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ncole1984  

I need tuition and medical expense while in school

Feb 5, 2007

I am 22 yrs old in 2004 I was diagnosed with focal glomerular sclerosis. Which is a rare kidney disease, unsure when my kidneys will just stop working hahaha jk. Um I got married in 2005 and more than anything my husband and I want to have children. My mom has gotten a job as a dispatcher at an airline company and has great benefits, she spoke to her boss and if I can get the funding for school they will hire me. With the kidney disease I have to have ins, so I am asking anyone to help with the tuition which is 3900 dollars and then an extra 4,000.00 to help with medical and living expense while I am in school. This would be such a great oppurtunity for me and my husband and enable us to have children because due to my disease I would be a high risk pregnancy and unable to work the 9months. This job oppurtunity garuntees m y job and I would have continued medical benefits the 9mo I was out of work. The job I am at now can not even garuntee I would still have a job. Also This would enable my husband to go to school full time and get a degree in law. I would appreciate anything anyone can do. Thanks. You can also email me at ncole1984@yahoo.com

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Pregnant Mother  

Homeless Single Pregnant Mother

Jan 28, 2007
29 year old single pregnant mother of two young girls (3 and 9).  I am a well-educated, Christian woman who had to abruptly leave a loving relationship with our children because my fiance began abusing drugs which led to his becoming physically violent and mentally instable. I am not looking for a hand-out, just a help up.  God bless and thank you .
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CVJ-Tucson  

Comment: I apologize if I came across...

Dec 27, 2006
Note: This aidpage was started as a comment on "Mom & child facing homelessness"

I apologize if I came across as ungrateful or something. It's just frustrating. I thought the Melville Trust's by-line on their PBS underwriting "Helping to prevent homelessness for Women and Children" would lead to something other than yet more websites. Maybe this will help clarify: What organizations, in Tucson, AZ, work with the Melville Trust TO prevent homelessness? I have been trying - researching - for over two years to get the help I need. I can't tell you how many websites I have purused. I appreciate your interest and that you're concerned enough to respond. What I need is someone to talk to, an agency to work with. I like your little joke about borrowing money from a bank. Cheers and happy new year! - CVJ
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CVJ-Tucson  

Mom & child facing homelessness

Dec 25, 2006
Hi -
I heard on PBS that the Melville Trust helps prevent homelessness for women and children, and I don't know where else to turn.

What I need help with:
My lease expires Jan 23. 2007.  I don't make enough money to qualify for any lease, anywhere.  Right now I'm making $200.00 per month as a private tutor.  That's two hundred. No typo. No joke!  Last year I looked into Section 8 housing, (Federal gov't subsidized housing for the poor) and it turns out that Arizona no longer has Section 8 housing, as of 2002.

My situation:
I'm a single mom, employed barely part-time (right now, 2 hours per week as a tutor), on food stamps and state-subsidized health care.  I have ADD and my dr. is recommending I apply for disability.  While I don't want to do this, I would much rather work, it would only bring in $800/month, at least that's more that what's coming in now. I was divorced in 1998, and have a ten year old. In 2000, my ex- got in trouble with the law, and I haven't heard from him since, other than occasionally receiving child support, which stopped in April '06, which is only $400/month, if I get the full amount; I usually get something in the neighborhood of $300/month when it is forthcoming.
      I have applied for over 200 jobs in the last year (I can provide documentation; I keep records) (& over 500 jobs in the last 2 - 4 years, all over the US, Canada, the UK & New Zealand), both jobs for which I'm overqualified (McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, etc.), as well as jobs appropriate to my level of education & experience (http://tucson.craigslist.org/res/235128098.html), and still... nothing. Not even interviews.  I have crushing student loans of $38,000; 2 years ago I got a degree to help myself along, but that hasn't seemed to have made a difference.

I don't know what to do.  My lease ending Jan. '07 is going up to about $850/month and my income has to be 3x that for me to qualify to stay here. $850 x 3 = $2550/month - $30,600/year. My parents have been helping me, but they can no longer afford to.  And they shouldn't have to either.  If I could receive $31,000 (after taxes) as a grant or gift, that would be a miracle.  I would be more than happy to work for it; I have many talents, and my disability is social/emotional, not competence, which is why the tutoring company I work for has not kept me on in a supervisory capacity.

While a grant or a gift would be greatly appreciated, I'd rather have a job. Please see my Craig's List posting: http://tucson.craigslist.org/res/235128098.html

Were I to receive a gift or grant, I would be able to give back by volunteering with my church St. Philip's Episcopal.  They have many groups to help women, minorities, homeless people, etc. Their website is www.stphilipstucson.org

I can provide any documentation that might be required to prove what I've said is true. 

I am not here to whine and complain. I have a very real, very scary situation. I fear more for my son, rather than myself.  If it was just me, this would be a whole lot easier.  I am reaching out and am willing to do my part to help myself and work collaboratively with anyone who will reach back. I am asking for $31,000 after taxes/deductions because I don't know what else would make my apartment complex accept my application, other than proof of employment to the tune of $2550/month after taxes. 

So, ... With thanks and gratitude in advance for whatever relief comes my way,

-       CVJ in Tucson
wngdwolf@yahoo.com
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Az down & out  

Arizona DAO!!!!!!!

Apr 14, 2006
On January 31st of this year, I was hit by a car and left with 3 breaks in my neck, a broken left shoulder, and a broken pelvis, and several less serious injuries. One and a half weeks after i was discharged from the hospitol I was kicked out of my home by boyfriend of 3 1/2 years without any warning and without any reason. My mother had just moved in to assist me due to my physical limitations (need a walker to walk, neck brace, and cast) so she too was kicked out. I was lucky to be able to fall back on a 30'ft travel trailer i had purchased a year earlier, so we moved all of our lifes belongings into it. The evening before it was to be transported to a new location instead of kitty corner from the exboyfriends, someone decided to burn it down. We lost everything in that fire on March 31st, except the car we were driving which was in poor condition and the tags were 3 years expired. 3 days ago the engine blew up in the car. We have no family except one another. My mother too is disabled. We have signed up for every outreach program, signed up for every waiting list for a shelter or transitional housing, enrolled in every assistance program in our area. We are either re-directed, transfered, or passed off to the next person who too is unable to help us. There are no available beds anywhere for at least 6 months to 2 years. Please, can anyone point us in the right direction, or even help us out. All of what i have written is documented and very real. We have nothing left and are close to losing what little hope we do have left. We are good people, we just can't shake this dark cloud over our heads. please, someone, help.
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BitWitch  

where in AZ is Section 8 accepting applications?

Feb 21, 2006

Where in AZ or in the whole United States, is Section 8 open to applications?

For a whole year I thought I was on a list for Section 8 housing assistance, today I find I am not on any list and that the application process for Section 8 has been closed since 2003.

I don't understand. Is there, or is there not, such a thing as Section 8 assistance and if so, where and how do I apply? I am disabled and my only income is SSDI. I have cognitive problems and difficulty with this process, apparently, even more so than I previously thought considering i have waited a year for nothing.

I am currently in Tucson but i am willing to go to Flagstaff, Prescott or Cottonwood where I hear there may be services available, but I have no clue how to even apply or where.

Thanks for any help understanding phantom goverment services.

 

 

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