# I Need Help - Financial Help **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 30, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186 "2019-11-30T01:28:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/1 "2019-11-30T01:28:20Z")
Hello, With the approval of the administration and moderators I would like to ask for some assistance this holiday: Christmas 2019. I have been battling stress and depression for a couple of years and have been off work, living on savings. I’ve been in a good place for many months now and have been job hunting for about six months with no luck. I’ve had a couple of interviews, but nothing yet. I just picked up some part time seasonal work at a provincial liquor store (LCBO) but it’s not enough to cover the bills this month. Any assistance you great folks could provide would be more than greatly appreciated. My kids are 22 and 20 now, but I’d still like to do a little something for them. And listen, I know this is begging for help. If you don’t agree with my request, then please ignore it and move on. I don’t want to be pitted because I’m looking for help. Thank you friends. I will pay it forward. I hope the link works. I’m new at this. Thanks, Doug > **[Christmas help, organized by Doug Blair](https://www.gofundme.com/f/bxtft-christmas-help?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp%2Bshare-sheet)** > > Things have not gone as expected for me in the last six months or so. > > Due to stress and family issues, I've… Doug Blair needs your support for Christmas help ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/2 "2019-11-30T01:36:51Z")
> [@Leaffan](#): > > I just picked up some part time seasonal work at a provincial liquor store (LCBO) but it’s not enough to cover the bills this month. I’d like a 2-4 of Elsinore, Eh? Uh, that will be like, ‘No Charge’, Eh? I found a mouse in a bottle! Best wishes! ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/3 "2019-11-30T01:48:41Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > I’d like a 2-4 of Elsinore, Eh? Uh, that will be like, ‘No Charge’, Eh? I found a mouse in a bottle! > > Best wishes! I get it. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/4 "2019-11-30T02:37:43Z")
Thank you for the first donation. It means a lot. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/5 "2019-11-30T03:26:07Z")
And two donations now. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/6 "2019-11-30T03:37:57Z")
Oh, man. What a dreadful time of year. Good luck in your job search. Keep us posted. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/7 "2019-11-30T03:43:56Z")
Oh, Beck . Yes. And thank you so very much. I love you. Doug ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/8 "2019-11-30T04:08:30Z")
Awww, you’re so nice. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/9 "2019-11-30T17:12:15Z")
A couple more donations. Thank you. Every bit helps. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/10 "2019-11-30T19:22:17Z")
I’ve helped, but you have to agree to let us live with you if the coming election doesn’t go our way. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/11 "2019-11-30T21:35:21Z")
Thank you. Thank you very much. Please come visit! Our PM is probably too left-winged, but he seems like a genuine bloke. ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/12 "2019-11-30T21:53:07Z")
Good luck! I hope things go a bit better for you soon. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/13 "2019-11-30T22:05:07Z")
I can’t thank you enough. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2019, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/14 "2019-12-01T01:15:11Z")
Good luck on job hunting, and all of this. ---
**Author:** ![Encinitas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@Encinitas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Encinitas)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2019, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/15 "2019-12-01T08:06:04Z")
Donation made. Best of luck. ---
**Author:** ![LLCoolL](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llcooll/32/3596_2.png) [@LLCoolL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LLCoolL)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2019, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/16 "2019-12-01T12:04:36Z")
Leaffan, have you investigated whether there are any food banks or food pantries in the vicinity? Our local power company (Northern California) offers discounted service for those who meet their income criteria. I believe it is possible to get discounted internet service based on income, although I’m less certain about that one. It sounds like you’re emerging from this down period in your life. Depression is no joke. Good luck to you. ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2019, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/17 "2019-12-01T23:13:05Z")
Best wishes. Those donating should remember the donations are in Canadian dollars. So if you want to contribute $50 U.S. then that would be $66.42 Canadian dollars–and $66.42 is what you would enter in the donation box. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/18 "2019-12-02T00:30:09Z")
I visited the food bank last week. This is serious. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/19 "2019-12-02T00:42:15Z")
Happy holidays, Doug-- take care! ---
**Author:** ![rbroome](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/838e76/32.png) [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186/20 "2019-12-02T00:49:12Z")
working on it. Has anyone else had trouble with GoFundMe not liking their card? I just had 2 rejected, which work for other things. I will get it through somehow. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-financial-help/844186.md?page=2)