single mums please try and help!!!?

Question

my mum is a single mum with 7 cleaning jobs and a mortgage to pay she works all week and by the end of it has no money.christmas is comming up and she has no presents yet for me or my sister we never have no food its just all gone wrong.she is always down i think she is depressed. were could she borrow money from ith out having to pay dubble the money she borrowed back?
how can i help???

Answer 1

surely if she is receiving tax credits she can get an interest free loan and pay back small amount every week.
She should c doc if depressed.
Its sad that she hasnt got presents yet for you and your sis but you should let your mum know that you understand, you dont expect and that you appreciate all what she does for you. Christmas is about families coming together not just about sharing gifts.
I feel for your mum she works her guts out and reaps little back, doesnt seem right. do you have family you can turn to. Can mum order from catalogue, can u shop on ebay, excellent bargains on their.
I think the best gift you can do for your mum is to do as much as poss at home over the holidays, 7 cleaning jobs! she isnt going to want to come home and do more. Being supportive of your mum is reward enough all round.
Alternatively you could always contact magazines, local papers and television shows with your predicament someone somewhere could help. I pray for you that you all have a very merry christmas and get lots of lovely things

Erica h, i think that an excellent idea, maybe we here in yahoo answers can all pitch in to help them, i can be contacted on [e-mail]

Answer 2

Hello elle,
If you are genuine...then it seems you are a caring person, and your mum is a decent person. Sorry to seem cautious but there are some people who "try it on" if you know what I mean.
Rather than go to "Loan sharks" your mum may be able to get a loan from Social services. Perhaps you would be surprised if you asked some local shops or cafes if you could earn some xmas money for your mum. Most business people are quite kind if you tell them the truth. Post a "Job wanted" in Viraltree.com for free.
Ask and I sure help will come in time. You have real guts. You will succeed Best wishes

Answer 3

Try your local churches to see if they offer any type of food assistance in your area. Where is your Dad to help out? It may be time for her to sell the house and move into a cheaper place for now. Not that rents are much cheaper nowadays, but it would give her a bit more money for food. As far as christmas presents, this will bother your mum more than you. So tell her that this christmas you just want the family to be together and gifts are not necessary. I know its' hard for a kid to see their mum struggle, but the little things you say and do can help her more then you know.

Answer 4

i have never heard that but i dont believe that to be true, i believe whether in your 20's or 30's as single mom (0r 40's 50's or even as a single teenage parent),you will and can cope with the things being a single parent can present to you, its always good to have a good support system whether family, friends, local good church, be positive , pray and ask God for strength and wisdom, and no matter your age as a single mum, you will be just fine and cope with life as a single parent in the most positive way you can!! :) its not always easy but life is not always easy even with joint parents , so i dont know why some people would think young single mums can not cope as well , but i dont buy that for a moment , :) ;)

Answer 5

You did not state your age. If you are old enough getting some type of job would help your mother out greatly. There are many adopt a family programs (check the internet in your state) where other families help out (through presents, food, and monetary (money) donations for a family in need such as yours. Get your story out to the local paper (call a reporter or contact her or him via e-mail).

Contact your local Salvation Army via phone and tell them exactly what you have told us. Each year, The Salvation Army helps families, who are in in crisis, enjoy a special Christmas. The families who seek The Salvation Army's help are facing financial hardships this year and are unable to afford a Christmas dinner or toys for their children. Some are single parent families with very low incomes; some are large families where dad has been laid off from his job, etc..

Please contact me if you need assistance or post your state and I can direct you with a number to contact the salvation army.

Go to Craiglist.org and post a free add about your situation and ask for donations with the list of the children's ages, sizes, and likes. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/


GOOD LUCK! In some time in our lives someone has helped us along the way. Always remember that!

Answer 6

I don't know how old are you, but if you're old enough, can you find a job yourself? Because it would really help your mom a lot I think. I can understand how you feel because my younger brother and I live only with mom too. If you can't get a job, then help her with house chores, it will also mean a lot to her.
She probably is depressed because she knows she cannot give you all the things you want and that makes her very sad. You know, a hug or just "Mom, we love you, and appreciate what you're doing for us" can mean a lot to her :)
Take care, and I hope things will get better for you!

Answer 7

She could go to the welfar office or go to the churchs around you and ask for help or she could call local tv like abc or nbc and ask them for help and they will help. I wish I could help you. If you are in school you could talk to one of your teacher and they could help you to. Sometimes they will even help with your xmas dinner. So for you I would start with your school. and see what you can do from there if you still need help email me at [e-mail]. maybe we can come up with more stuff.

Answer 8

Have you tried contacting the Gingerbread Society, or other helpful society's.

Answer 9

salvation army, british legion maybe,