Dear Rose, I appreciate your tip. Where do you find the Financial Emergency grant, I've been looking through government grant sites, and haven't seen it. Also, idid apply for heating assistance and was given a $400 one time grant, I was three months behind at that time, and they told me there was nothing else available to me. I'll be almost three months behind again at the end of this month increasing my bill another $253.00. We need alot of help at our house. I'm trying to keep the pieces together, but I don't know where to turn anymore. Thanks for writing, Brian

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I have some advice that may help. I take it by your statement that your self employed without insurance. If you have any insurance on credit cards, use it, that's what it's there for. Contact St. Vincent DePaul, they'll vote on your situation, and possibly pay up to $400.00 of your rent, or $50 twoard a utility bill. If you are working for someone you should be able to get temporary disability if you can't perform your job. The Moderate needs Foundation will help with up to $500 if they deem your situation appropriate to their help model. It takes about 14 days. And there is here. If someone can help they will. Also, if your a homeowner, some policies offer temporary assistance if your situation fits the bill. You have to do some research though, and fill out allot of forms so be prepared! I've gone through everything I could've never imagined, and still have multiple problems I'm dealing with. Once you get sick from anything major it sets your whole life in a spin. Recovering from one or two things isn't bad, it's when your health fails, and you get into the seeking public aid sector everything falls apart. It's like they punish you for being sick, and don't want you to maintain or keep anything you worked for in order to get help. There is no justice there. Good luck in your quest. And if you have any questions feel free to message me here at aidmates. Brian

Bebe, I wish you the best!, I've had the hardest year of my life, and still having massive problems financially, and health wise. A week and a half ago, I finally got my disability insurance reinstated to age 65, am still having problems with trying to get Social Security and Medicare, (which by the way will back pay your bills I found out once approved). And found out that I'll probably be in a wheel chair in the next five years due to my spine eroding in the lumbar region. There are days I feel like giving up, then I tell myself that I can't give up, I have too much to live for yet. My kids,art that I dream about creating still, poems I haven't written yet, and people that are yet to be met!. I know how difficult each day is. I'm in pain 24/7, no breaks! I sleep 1-2 hours, than I'm up for a few again, all I have to do is move wrong in my sleep, and voila' time to get up again. There are days I feel like a zombie, but I distract myself with creative endeavors, or sit outside in the wee morning hours with the dog for awhile, and think about what I can try the next day to get through. Last week our car was taken, I had a ton of extra expenses due to the timing of how my check came, and the way it cam in bits and pcs. at times and goofed up my auto pays. I did that to save time and money, and it cost me hundreds in fees instead. (basically my car payment each month or more, even when I called and told them to hold of, they went ahead.) I've learned I have to cancel those things, and try to keep myself on track better or get involved with some sort of budget program, it's pretty much destroyed my chances for credit again for the next few years, and it's my fault. I know it is, I don't think as well as I used to and forget things constantly. This has cost me and my family. So now I'm writing everything down, and keeping it in one place, so I can find it. Take care, Brian

Your welcome Becky. This road we travel has many bumbs. But you do meet a number of very nice people that can put a new twist on things sometimes. I wish you all the luck, and I'll keep you posted as I hope you will also. Brian

Hang tough Becky! It's hard I know about constantly trying to seek answers, and stay afloat. Try the Modest Needs Foundation, and the Evander Holifeid Foundation. I'm trying them now, EH Foundation, they took three months to get back to me about having sent a request, and told me 45 days to a decision, so you need to be patient. Something I think you've already found is a big tool in life. Modest Needs answers requests, wihin about 20 days or so. Good Luck, and take care, Brian Tolbert

Car's Gone!

I bought food, medications, and paid what I could twoard rent to help my mom.  As she pointed out a roofs more important. We need more angels, than I could ever imagine.  Still no word from Social Security, and Medicaid is under review again.  I must be driving them crazy.  They sent me a letter saying I was turned down again, but could have access if I paid out $11,000 a year in deductible.  Gee I wonder who does the math in Washington.  My disability is about $16,500 a year.  That would leave us $4500 if we didn't have to live!  Is the system broken?  I'm beginning to believe so.  I can only imagine the hardships others go through, and it scares me.

Pg.2 aidmate help  Address information at bottom of page.There are more that aren't listed, these are just my biggest worries at the moment bill wise. These are now major emergencies spiraling out of control!

Heating/Electric bill We Energies   $253 MTH back on the Budget plan ! Thanks to the help we've recieved so far. Due May 1st!

Now Down to $196.00!!!!! Pd 3/31They . Back on the budget plan thanks to aidpages, and the people at Modest Needs, You are all so Awesome!!!!!! Yea Aidpages! Yea! Modest Needs Foundation!

$738-542= $196.00 Yea Modest Needs Foundation!                                                 

City of Milwaukee Water Dept.  1/4ly bill usually about $170.  $404 due Yesterday Account 7901 W. Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee, WI Shut off pending April 10th deadline!

Mortgage/rent:  At the moment I'm trying to pay $500 a month twoard the mortgage.  The house is in my moms name due to the bankruptcy I went through.  It's $1200 a month for the whole mortgage, and it's through GMAC.  The balance is $127,108.00, and anything twoard it would be greatly appreciated since it's one of the biggest expenses.   I was supposed to be in better health by now, and take it over.  Things just haven't been the way they're supposed to be.     Mom's been picking up the tab for the rest, when she should be retired and traveling a little. She's not feeling good at all!  Huge Need for Help!   GMAC  Mortgage Corporation, PO Box 9001719, Louisville, KY  402-1719  Acct.#0601120653      HELP PLEASE!  Catholic Charities $400.00 for March! Awesome!!!!!! I paid $300. I sold a painting!!!!!! My mom picked up the rest of the payment. Now we need to work on next month!

Car Insurance $65.00 monthly.  Cancelled yesterday 2/21/2006.  Farmers insurance, P.O. Box, 948, Aurora, IL  60507  Account #WQ15646  Due at Present: $418.99 HELP! to get it reinstated  Paid $200, now owe $450 due immeadiately need HELP for both car and insurance!

Aurora Health Care

Aurora Acct# 10297661 Balance due at present $149.00

Acct.# 17469838 orig. bal. $52,475.18  medicaid when I was on it, and family paid the costs afterwards.  now: $9.00 left!  yeah!

Just in time to start over after the heart failure , the list til November2006, unless something else happens!  Defibralator will be approximately $50,000. HELP!

Aurora Health Care Acct.# WA0006527604273  Balance:$367.65 and Acct. #WA0005569305041 Present balance is $311.25

Heart Care Associates

Acct.# 073799  Balance: $60.00 I had more appointments.

MY MEDS expenses: HELP!!!!!!

Medication list  & expenditures of Brian D. Tolbert
30 Capsules per script, ( does not reflect full cost in price quote due to variances in script amounts). Monthly                Expenditure
PLAVIX 75MG TABLETS $132.99 $357.89  1x day for heart/anticoagulant     $132.99
PRAVACHOL 80MG TABLETS $150.99 $407.79 1x day for Cholesteral treatment   $150.99
DIGOXIN 0.125MG TABLETS (YELLOW) $14.99 $38.79 1x day for heart    $ 14.99
DIOVAN HCT 80MG/12.5MG TABLETS $65.99 $171.99 1x day for HBP     $ 65.99
ALBUTEROL INHALER (COMPLETE) 17GM $16.99 $47.09 prn for asthma    $ 16.99
FLOVENT 110MCG (120 PUFFS) INH 13GM $94.99 $263.49 1x day for allergies/asthma  $ 94.99
FLONASE NASAL SPRAY (120INH) 16GM $81.99 $227.49  1x day for allergies    $ 81.99
FEXOFENADINE 180MG TABLETS $69.99 $183.09 1x day for allergies     $ 69.99
GABAPENTIN 300MG TABLETS $104.99 $278.49 1x day for nueropathy treatment   $104.99
GLYBURIDE /METFORM 2.5MG/500MG TAB $84.99 $156
2 tabs 2x's a day for treatment of type II diabetes        $339.96
TOPROL XL 100MG TABLETS $43.99 $110 1x day for heart      $ 43.99
TRIGLIDE (TRICOR) 160MG TABLETS $93.99 $269.89 1x day for triglycerides    $ 93.99
LEXAPRO 10MG TABLETS $72.99 $191.39 40mg at bedtime for depression    $218.97

Medication Expenses for Mr. Tolbert on a monthly basis based on current costs are in the amount of       $1430.82
when covered by medicaid or other insurance.  He has not had any coverage since 01/01/2006,  and has
had difficulties remaining on Medicaid due to his disability income of $1486.00/month from his insurer.
This is $200.00 a month over the limit set by Milwaukee County DSS, 1220 Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI  53205.
Case #8120372387, Worker #XMII67.  As you can see his medicines exceed his income, and he is considered indigent at this time while he awaits approval for SSI benefits and Medicare.  At present he is getting samples of some of his medications from his physicians, and paying out of pocket for others.  His needs are extreme due to his present health.

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Acct. 2816 bal. due $67.00

At present I need a new crown, one fell out.  Quoted $600.00

Address information for above:

Francesca Martin, DDS  Acct. #2816
1111 Delafield Street
Suite 319
Waukesha, WI  53188-3407  Bal. $67.00

Heart Care Associates, LLC  Acct. #073799
P.O. Box 78247
Milwaukee, WI  53278-0247  Balance $60.00

We Energies  Acct. #0668453843
231 W. Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI  53203  Monthly $253 due at present  $353.00

Aurora Medical Acct. # 107469838
P.O. Box 341100
Milwaukee, WI  53234-1100  Bal. $9.00

Aurora Medical Acct. # WA0006527604273 & WA0005569305041
P.O. Box 341100
Milwaukee, WI  53234-1100  Bal.$367.65

AMERICREDIT  Acct.# 428228621
p.o. Box 78143
Phoenix, AZ  85062  Monthly $272  Bal.$11,243.51 Car Payment Due Last Friday, 4/1/06
I'm going to loose transportation to pick up my kids if we don't get caught up.  HELP! $900 due at present.

Monthly Meds $1430.82 Still no insurance, and turned down by the state of Wisconsin system once again 2/22/06 & 3/17/06, new meds added by GP. 

( I make $200 a month too much for it. For the curious. $1486 a month.  Check out my med expense!)  All to stay alive.

Going through the bills tonight, heres more 2/22/2006:

SBC Acct. # 414 444-3248 0669   monthly payment $120.00

US Fast Cash, 198 S. Eight tribes trail, P.O. Box 111, Miami, Oklahoma  74355  Acct.#112111  Balance due: $310.00

Sams Club Membership Renewal: Membership # 4210 319321097  Costs: $35.00  samsclub.com ,click renew now, and paste in Brian Tolbert, 7901 W Lisbon AVe. Milwaukee, WI  53222-3822

Center For Medical Imaging, Inc. , 6400 Industrial Loop, Greendale, WI  53129  Ph.# (888)334-3360  Balance due on Acct. #5186: $6.00

Minnesota Life Insurance, Agent Thomas Polzin, 16655 W. Bluemound Rd., Suite 150, Brookfield, WI  53005  Ph.#(262)787-3217  Policy #A3-3602 0 1995468005647934 Monthly:$31.71 Presently in loan status:$236.73

Thank you again for reading our plight, and for the pledges on the heating bill so far.  It's a start, and any help is welcome!

Please Start a Pledge, or make a donation, we need help desperately!

Thanks,

Brian

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I've been doing everything on your list. I've recieved very little in help, but it's always appreciated. The car was repoed last week, and two days later my disability insurer reapproved me until age 65, and told me they aren't going to bother me with records collection anymore. In the meantime, I've lost my ability to think. Just too much stuff all the time. The insurer has also now ired Genex to help me with Social Security to try and finally get that resolved. I haven't had any me time until tonight. So here I am, answering you. Since I first became ill, it's been lick having an icepick chisel at everything you built for yourself and future until you feel like it's impossible to try and have one. I just keep plugging along. The kids keep me sane, although I've tried on occaison to fill the hole in my heart with another, but have found that people in different walks and experiences look at you like you just want someone to save them, or pick up the pcs. Or become some kind of piggy bank. I'm here as part of my fending mechanism. It's the first place I found any help, and that was thanks to my doctors suggestion. I have been turned down by so many programs due to income, what they don't make room for is the fact it vaporizes due to medical expenses, kids, and keeping a roof over your head. I'd been through hard times 5 times before, the difference was I didn't have a family, had better health, and could always find ways to keep going. I'm just getting burned out by all these added adventures lately. I could really use a hug from another adult once in awhile, and someone who's ear I could bend for a bit. Thanks for writing. Brian

I hope you find what you need here. There are allot of great people, and understanding people on this site. Brian

Dear Darlene, Have you tried the school financial aid officer? They might have some direction for you. Also, Modest Needs foundation, Catholic Charities, and United Way, are good doors to knock on. If I had anything else to offer other than advice I'd do it. It's hard getting through school without family support when your on own, and even harder with kids. Good Luck in your quest, I hope you find what you need. Brian

I understand you situation completely. When I first went on my heart meds I was very forgetful for awhile. My ex-wife closed our joint accounts, and put all the money under her name. Then we divorced and went through bankruptcy. She got the best of me, but I didn't fight it, my kids are more important to me than anything or anyone else in the world. For me standing back, and compromising has given me the oppourtuinity to be with them more than most fathers in my situation. Your situation is much tougher the way things have gone for you. I hope that you folks get the attorney you need. (A Barracuda perhaps). And that everything works out. It seems like when your down more people take advantage of you than when your at full strength, and that's the hardest part about being disabled or sick in anyway. Good Luck in your Quest! Sincerely, Brian

I've never had it so hard, as I'm sure is your position also. Try Modest Needs foundation on the web, as well as your resource here. I found some help there also. Life is so hard when your living a normal life. It's those darn bumps that get you. Brian

I thought my kids would feel that way at one time, but they've been awesome, despite the increase in different needs. My daughter Katya is 9, and my son Pieter is 6. I can't do it all, and we've talked about it. I found the best approach is to just take a deep breath, sit down and let them know what's happening. When they start to talk I take the time to listen and continue on. They want all the stuff other kids do, but mainly they just want to hang out with you. So when I'm with them I make sure I'm accessible, and answer all the questions they have. Patience helps. I've had so much happen to me over the years, that I've learned to make adjustments on a daily basis, give myself some time to think. And go back to looking for resources, and taking care of the kids as best as I can. I know I can't do all the things other parents do. Good luck, Brian

The Small Business Administration has tons of loan and grant opp's for you. You have to go to the courses they offer, but they will help. Also I think the NOW has some things for you also. Brian

To All at Aidpages, I and my family thankyou for the $115.00 in pledges collected twoard our heating bill. This journey we're on due to my health has shown us that many people out there still care about their neighbors. I was ready to give up hope before I came here. I've found some help and new friends, andalthough we still have a great path before us, we have found some help, understanding, and caring here. We appreciate relief of any kind, and have found new energy in the quest for survival thanks to everyone that's pledged or written us. We value your support, and hope to pay it forward when the day arrives that we clear everything up and I get some of my health back. Thank you Brian Tolbert and family

Go to the Dept. of Education website, they have many offerings for you to take advantage of and use. Brian

Ivan thank you for your donation to my family. I wish you luck with your school quest. Brian Tolbert

Dear Ivan, Thank you so much for your pledge and following through. I and my family are very greatful to you for your help. Brian Tolbert

Thank you Vista help for your pledge, and contribution to my family! It is of great help to us. Brian Tolbert

I understand Arthritis and it's effects all too well. I've turned down the medications for it myself, and try anelgesics. I have too many other health problems, and too many drug interactions. A friend of mine suggested the Arthritis foundation. They have literature about alot of things that my offer some relief for you. I have looked into clinacal studies also. Sometimes they offer new medicines. It's hard enough to function after you hit a certain point in life. I wish I could offer you more, but we're in dire straights at our house at the moment. Good Luck in your quest. Brian

There are many things that could help you out there. You should be applying between now and July. If you apply in August you may not have help before the Fall Semester. 1)Pell Grants through the college you apply to. They're probably the easiest way to go based on your situation. And don't have to be repaid. 2)Student Loans, I heard the agh! all the way over here. Once you take out a loan there are places on campuses you can work them off. If you go into education you can check into loan forgiveness. I don't know the terms, but the Dept. of Education can help you there. 3)The usual part-time job system. Again, many are on campus, and pay $8.00/hr+, these are usually flexible with your class schedule. The other choice is to find out what fellow students are doing, and what works for them once you get there. 4)And then there's here, it's a good place to start. You should include what your thinking about doing in school, and what schools your thinking of. It may help create some of the opportuinites your seeking here. Many professional organizations offer education assistance packages, and paid internships also. Good Luck!

I don't know about the grant you speak of, but I'd try some of the single parent sites, and computer donations that are listed on;ine. If nothing else the computer manufacturers offer financing from 22/month on up, and there's a site called MyComputerClub.com that's around $50/month. Personally, I bid on ebay for my son for christmas for one and got it for 19.00, it works great, the shipping and handling was $35.00 though. I have bought computers at rummage sales for friends for as little as $15, they aren't powerful, but for kids they work fine. Brian

Hi, There are accesability loans and grants listed on disabled.com for equipment and home repair grant and loan ideas. You may wish to start there. I'm having a heck of a time myself, and understand alot about what your feeling at the moment. If I had money I would offer assistance of another sort, and I'm sorry I don't right now. Good Luck, and God Bless! Brian

Dear Emil, Thank you for your pledge! Every little bit helps! Brian Tolbert

Dear Krista, Thank you for your message of heartfelt feelings. And ditto..... You sound like a very warm and kind person. If I had a way to help you I would do the same also. Children are the great awakeners. Brian

I need financial assistance for medical bills, medicines, utilities, and groceries from time to time. I've had 3 heart attacks, congestive heart failure, Chronic Fatigue syndrome, arthritis, 7 slipped and herniated disks, and spinal stenosis. Any help or advice is welcome. I have 2 small children that I actually share 50/50 with my ex wife. I'm on disability, and can't make ends meet. thanks, briantolbert@sbcglobal.net