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Martina I'm just trying to continue to pursue my dream of becoming a writer - I just need some temporary help for food!

Name: TheHill
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Country: United States
Religion: Christian - other

Occupation: Writer

My URL:

http://www.microgiving.com/profile/thehill002

Biography

I am someone who just loves to write! It is my passion! I am now trying to make a go of it and work from home! While I have managed to actually make some money I find that this particular month I don't have money for food! Although I have managed to pay my utility and phone bill which is quite a good accomplishment for me!

My mother passed away not so long ago and slowly I am learning to adjust. I feel very fortunate to have been able to give my mother the best funeral possible! While I miss her terribly I know that she is in a far better place now! I feel very fortunate to have been around when both of my parents died. I still miss them both!

While it is a struggle to keep her home it is something that I intend to do! I love this house and have been living in it for the last 20 years! and I intend to keep it as my home - no matter what the foreclosure people say! It is so sad that people are losing their homes at such an enormous rate but I don't intend to be one of them! I don't live extravagently and I don't have a car and I use public transportation! Me and my cat live quite frugally and she is my bestest friend!

I was born and raised in Philadelphia and I have graduated from high school. I have had different types of jobs in my life like working as a nurse's aide and being a receptionist. In the pit of my stomach I have always wanted more! And I continue to work hard to get it!

I have managed to pay off my student loans and for that I am very grateful!

I have had many jobs in my life and I always knew that I wanted something more! The man who started Microgiving.com has a very inspiring story and it relates so much to my own story. He started a website and nurtured it and then was able to sell it at a profit and now he has started this site! What a truly inspirational story and it lets me (and hopefully others) know that dreams can come true!

I have also started my garden this year! I didn't before because I was so depressed and worried about my problems but this year I said 'what the heck' and decided to live my life with passion and purpose!

I am a person just like everyone else and I do matter in this world!

My Purpose

My purpose is to be a good example to others. I hope to inspire and motivate other people as well so that they can see that it is possible for one's dreams to come true!

My passion is the computer and bringing information to the world!

Martina's Request

Misc. Expense

Other: Food

Description: Just asking for a few donations to keep myself in peanut butter and jelly sandwiches until the end of the month!

My progress: Since I just started this today-July 10, 2008 - My progress so far is that I have managed to post this request!

This is a short term need assistance request for 1 adults

My message: I hope that I can make my dream come true just like the person who started Microgiving.com

His story was such an inspiration and it also inspired me to know that he started a website just like I did!

Just goes to show you that dreams really do come true!

Supporting Documentation: Martina has the following documentation

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Recipient Q&A

• Do you qualify for any additional help?:

Actually I did qualify for a program that helped me to get a new boiler for my heating. I found out about this grant program from a blog:

http://grantbasics101.blogspot.com/

• What local/other agencies have you contacted?:

My Local Social Services organization

• Did you get denial letters? (if so are they attached to your request?):

Quite a few!

• What other sources of income do you or your family receive?:

Adsense from my website

Progress:

$75.00 (75%)
Still needed: $25

Request has been active: 32 days

Request created: July 19th, 2008 | Request views: N/A | Request modified 2 time(s) | Last modified: July 19th, 2008

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From: Martina	Aug 20, 2008 16:25:37

I just don't understand this? It's going on 9 days now and my requested payout is still in reviewal. I have already sent in a report ticket but I haven't heard a word

From: Rayhawk	Aug 20, 2008 16:14:30

Thanks for your comment on my profile. Through life I had always found that to be true. The experience in my bio was during a time when I was renting from a crack addicted person, basically the 7 lot trailer park was a crack neighborhood. Nobody could complain because to do so would only get you evicted. The rent was so low that people could afford to live there and just put up with the fact that these trailers were beyond condemnable. I literally had to duct tape a heavy layer of pine needles to my roof to stop the leaks, had no hot water heater, no kitchen faucet, my door was held on by bungee cords, most windows were broken, I had no doors on bathrooms, power only worked on one side of the trailer. I had no fridge or stove. Often we ate carbohydrate foods or cereals as that was all I could afford to fill tummies. After visiting the soup kitchen though I realized I was the lucky person and that really did change me. I learned to live poor and became comfortable in the understanding that no matter how hard things seemed to me, I was not as bad off as those who needed a hand up. Many thought me wrong for donating to others when I lived in such a condition. My feeling has always been to be thankful for what you do have even if very very little, and help others to at least try to be as lucky as you are.

From: Rayhawk	Aug 20, 2008 16:14:30

Your request is live. I don't understand what you mean by waiting for your request to come out reviewal?

From: Rayhawk	Aug 20, 2008 16:14:30

Oh, I see. I thought you were saying you had a request for donations in review. I understand now, thanks for clarifying.

From: Martina	Aug 20, 2008 16:14:30

Unfortunately the payment to paypal has been in reviewal since August 12th.

From: Lois	Aug 20, 2008 16:14:30

Hi Martina... Thank you for the comment. I hope you are having a sunshiny day! Huggles, Lois

From: Martina	Aug 19, 2008 18:56:40

Well I'm currently waiting for my request to come out of reviewal. Its been a week now and I'm hoping that there is nothing wrong!

From: Martina	Aug 17, 2008 21:26:52

I'm hanging in there! I have to remember that each day is a blessing!

From: Patty	Aug 17, 2008 21:20:56

hi martina how are you doing today i hope you good

From: Martina	Aug 17, 2008 17:21:37

Goody! I was able to get into the forums today!

From: Martina	Aug 16, 2008 18:01:17

To get to Level 2 you have to have a Paypal account so that you can be sent donations. Go to paypal.com and sign up

From: Joe609	Aug 16, 2008 17:57:02

Hey Martina, thanks for writting me,Can you help me I don't know what to do to get to level 2 thanks JOe

From: Martina	Aug 15, 2008 21:08:23

Actually I guess its my fault that my last donation is taking so long to receive since I didn't request the payout until one week later

From: Martina	Aug 14, 2008 17:31:23

Today was one of those days! Couldn't get into the forums with the exception of the Community Forum.

From: Martina	Aug 14, 2008 02:23:11

Just wanted to update how I'm doing. I'm currently waiting for a donation to clear reviewal status.

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