Lift a Burden
Everyone can use a hand every now and then. These are people in your community who could use your help to Lift a Burden
TM off their shoulders. Our staff has qualified the people listed below as deserving of help. We are part of a city-wide computer system to make sure that people are not "double-dipping" from other agencies.
| Gatrice |
| Gatrice and Jacqueline are mother and daughter living in the same home. Jacqueline helps her elderly mother out and Gatrice helps Jacqueline care for the kids while she is at work. Jacqueline has two children, one of her boys has been very ill this past year. He has been undergoing a lot of tests that have been costly for the family, but the doctors still haven’t found what the root of the problem is. Due to the medical expenses and missed work they got behind on a gas bill and are seeking help with $173.00 to keep the service on. |
Status:
Open |
Month:
September |
Ref. #:
391056 |
Expense:
Gas bill |
Cost:
$173.00 |
I will cover
this cost.
|
| Sebrina |
| Sebrina is a single mother with four children. Their gas is in danger of being disconnected. The gas is the source for their cooking and heating water for the home which she owns. Sebrina had some troubles a few months back and hasn’t caught up since. She is working and will be able to keep up with her utility in the future. She was able to pay half of the needed amount, but still needs $250 to get the service back on. |
Status:
Open |
Month:
September |
Ref. #:
47091 |
Expense:
Gas bill |
Cost:
$250.00 |
I will cover
this cost.
|
| Monique |
| Monique has her CNA license, but due to few clients, the nursing home she works for has her working as a receptionist. Monique is just happy to be working, but $7.25 an hour makes it difficult to cover all her bills. Monique rarely asks for help, doing the best she can to budget however her gas is at risk for being disconnected. Monique needs $165.00 to prevent disconnection. |
Status:
Open |
Month:
September |
Ref. #:
4553 |
Expense:
Gas bill |
Cost:
$165.00 |
I will cover
this cost.
|
| Dasha |
| Dasha is a single mother of two children under the age of four. Dasha was diagnosed with breast cancer this year, the same month she turned 26. Dasha does not qualify for unemployment and the government subsidy she gets does not cover her needs. She is returning to the workforce soon, now that she has had surgery but in the meantime is scheduled to have her electricity disconnected. Dasha and her two children need $184.00 to avoid disconnect. |
Status:
Open |
Month:
September |
Ref. #:
364169 |
Expense:
Electric bill |
Cost:
$184.00 |
I will cover
this cost.
|
| Debra |
| Debra is a veteran, returning from service with clinical depression. She is awaiting military disability for 13 months. Debra does not spend a lot of money and does the best she can on a small income, only allowing for her utilities, transportation, and basic needs. Debra is seeking assistance with an electric bill of $165.00. |
Status:
Open |
Month:
September |
Ref. #:
88003 |
Expense:
Electric bill |
Cost:
$165.00 |
I will cover
this cost.
|
| Lee |
| Lee lost his job just a couple of weeks ago, soon after his mother passed away. Lee was only working part-time so he did not have the ability to save up money for unexpected emergencies. Lee is unable to pay his rent this month, due to the cost of burying his mother. Lee is seeking $233 in past due rent. |
Status:
Open |
Month:
September |
Ref. #:
666138 |
Expense:
Rent |
Cost:
$233.00 |
I will cover
this cost.
|
| Catherine |
| Catherine has been battling stage 3 breast cancer. The cancer has possibly spread; she recently had thyroid surgery for growths there. She does the best she can on a fixed income, but when other needs come up it leaves her unable to balance everything. Due to the cancer treatments causing problems with her mouth she had to have oral surgery, which is not covered by her insurance. Catherine is unable to pay her electric bill now. Her disconnect amount is $131.00. Despite her diagnosis, Catherine is smiling and trying to find the good in each day. |
Status:
Closed |
Month:
September |
Ref. #:
9572 |
Expense:
Electric bill |
Cost:
$131.00 |
This burden has
already been lifted.
|
| Gail |
| Due to low income, Gail has to work two jobs to make ends meet. She recently lost one of those jobs. Her $7.50/hour job does not keep bills paid or food on the table. She has been actively trying to find another second job. Gail tries hard to not live outside her means, walking to and from work to save money. Gail needs $180.00 to keep the electricity on.
|
Status:
Closed |
Month:
September |
Ref. #:
665910 |
Expense:
Electric bill |
Cost:
$180.00 |
This burden has
already been lifted.
|
| Dorothy |
| Dorothy is a 49 year old woman, who is mentally disabled. She requires case management to function in the community. Dorothy is awaiting disability and after a year should be receiving it soon. Dorothy has a history of homelessness and would be better served if she can avoid eviction and keep her apartment. She needs $47 to get caught up on rent.
|
Status:
Closed |
Month:
September |
Ref. #:
80830 |
Expense:
Rent |
Cost:
$47.00 |
This burden has
already been lifted.
|
| Anitra |
| Anitra needs help with the electric bill. She is going to school to get a degree in Children Psychology. Anitra is working part-time with the Kansas City School district and a single parent of 4 kids. She received a large bill along with a disconnection notice. Anitra stated, “Going to school was very tough to do as a single parent.” She decided to continue her education to be able to give her children more then what she had. eShe was only able to pay $150 towards bill and she still needs help with the last $200.
|
Status:
Closed |
Month:
September |
Ref. #:
125947 |
Expense:
Electric bill |
Cost:
$200.00 |
This burden has
already been lifted.
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