i have a friend whose dad just passed from brain cancer and he didnt have any life insurance so the family is in debt to their eye balls...their home could be repoed by the bank because of a loan they took out before he passed for doctors and meds.their house is very small and i am trying to get them help through something like homemakeover and i have tried everything i could think of.if you have any ideas let me know...i tried the habitate for humanity and some others...but have come to a dead end.there are five of them total,the mother,2 daughters and 2 brothers...ages 4-26...and the mom is around 40...just trying to help!!!
2006-06-15 09:40:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
Oh man that is sad, look your best bet is to contact the media and tell them her situation, try to contact as many networks as you can so that her story can appear in the news. Once the word spreads of her situation alot of wealthy people are bound to help her. Tell her not to be ashamed to ask for help(if she is)
Good Luck;)
2006-06-15 10:09:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
That is so sad. Maybe try one of those consumer credit counseling places that could maybe stop the repo process and maybe even get some of the family's debt forgiven. I guess they work out payment plans for you and the people who are owed money would rather get some of their money than none at all. Also did they belong to a church at all? If so, their church may be willing to donate to them......I dont know where the family lives but even the local Social Service agency can probably guide them in the right direction as far as applying for emergency assistance
2006-06-15 21:47:34 · answer #2 · answered by melissajoy28227 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a suggestion... Contact the American Cancer Society to see if they can direct you to some organizations that may offer assistance. Also do some web searches of famous people/celebrities that do charity work/contributions for cancer. Also, send an e-mail to Oprah... Good luck!
2006-06-15 16:47:57 · answer #3 · answered by flipflop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try organizing neighborhood fundraisers: bake sales, a sock hop, raffles, a theme basket sale. Or have a sockhop with a bake sale, raffle and theme basket sale. If you go to local businesses and explain what you are doing they are usually more than happy to donate products for the cause. Make flyers and distribute EVERYWHERE in your community to get a good turnout.
2006-06-15 16:47:13 · answer #4 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should file chapter 7 and force the banks hand. they will probably not lose their home but have to find a way to make payments. Gte an atty and dont wait for the bank to tack on $$$$ in late fees.
2006-06-15 16:45:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yahoo! Answers probably isn't the best place to ask such questions, but here's an idea? Why don't you do a fundraiser?
People always end up giving money when there is drama.
Good luck.
2006-06-15 16:42:51 · answer #6 · answered by bloody_gothbob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try to get in touch with your local news station or newspaper, maybe they might air something and have a trust fund set up for the family. good luck wish I could be of more help.
2006-06-15 16:46:41 · answer #7 · answered by surfer grl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got an email last week that said almost the exact same thing. Only in the email it was a friend of a friends family
2006-06-15 20:34:45 · answer #8 · answered by Chad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that comes to mind, is give HUD a try. Good luck.
2006-06-15 16:44:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey, ya I'm talkin to you, back off bassetsrock3, done told your minion, disciple, I'm watching you # just read your message, i am remembering what my mom used to say about annoying things, just ignore it and it will go away.
2006-06-16 00:27:50 · answer #10 · answered by tictak kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋