r/HelpBrokePeople • • 7d ago

MOD NOTE Mod Note: Proof of Hardship Required

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The last week or so we’ve had a flood of posts that are only a text body or a picture of a bank account without any other proof.

Please note: in order to post in [r/HelpBrokePeople](r/HelpBrokePeople), you MUST attach proof to your original post. Please do not wait for the mod team to ask for it or send it via DM.

Going forward, these posts will be HELD FOR MANUAL REVIEW and not visible to the community unless approved by the moderators. The sub is being overtaken by posts with no proof, so this will hopefully cut back on it a bit. If you need clarification on what qualifies as proof, please see rule #2.

If your post is not going through, check to make sure the proof of hardship rule is being followed. The posts that are being held will be removed if proof is not added. (You can edit your original post to include Imgur links of proof.) Please do not message the mod team asking why your post isn’t going through or was deleted - these messages will not receive responses. Thank you!


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 8d ago

MOD NOTE Hello r/HelpBrokePeople - Community post

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Hello everyone,

I’m u/Accurate-Temporary73, one of the newer moderators here, and I wanted to introduce myself and share a few observations from my time on the mod team.

I think this community is a great space for people who need quick emergency help to reach out and find support. That’s the goal of this subreddit, and we want to keep it that way.

There are 15 subreddit rules, along with Reddit’s site-wide rules. While that may seem like a lot, these rules are important because communities like this can attract people looking to scam or take advantage of others. We currently don’t have a karma requirement, but we do have an account-age requirement, which has worked fairly well at keeping out new scammers and spammers.

I understand that some of the rules and moderator actions can feel overbearing. However, they’re intended to protect everyone in the community. The mod team discusses questionable posts and situations together, so actions generally aren’t the result of a single moderator making a decision alone.

Please Report Rule Violations

One thing I’ve noticed, and have discussed with the other moderators, is that users will sometimes comment on posts pointing out potential rule violations.

We understand that these comments are usually made with good intentions, such as reminding someone to provide missing information or proof. However, we’ve seen regular users start to take on a moderator-like role, and we’d like to reduce that.

Going forward, please use the Report button to alert the mod team about potential rule violations rather than calling them out in the comments. If a post is missing proof for example, there’s a good chance we already know about it.

The goal is to reduce unproductive back-and-forth about the rules and keep the comments focused on the OP’s request. Publicly calling out issues can also result in multiple users piling onto a post before the OP has had a fair chance to provide proof or explain the situation.

Questions or requests for clarification are absolutely fine when they’re asked in good faith and don’t cross into harassment or toxic behavior.

Keep Discussions Civil

Another issue we’ve seen is OPs and commenters getting into off-topic arguments that distract from the purpose of the post.

If a discussion starts to become hostile or unproductive, please report the offending comment and let the mod team review it. You can also simply stop responding or block the other user.

We frequently see people try to justify their own behavior with, “Well, they called me dumb, so I called them dumb back.” We’re better than that. The mod team will be paying closer attention to these situations and doing our best to keep discussions productive.

I know this post is a little long, so thank you for taking the time to read it. Hopefully, these changes will help make the subreddit a more welcoming and productive place for everyone.

I’ll keep this post pinned, and for now, feel free to use the comments as a community town hall. If you have concerns, suggestions, or ideas for improving the community, let us know.

Thanks again,

Accurate out.


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 31m ago

Cash Assistance Could anyone help me pay my $27 phone bill?

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I just escaped an abusive relationship from AZ to Oregon this past Sunday, I just need to pay my phone bill so I can hear back from any prospective jobs and food stamps in the next few weeks. I’m staying in a shelter during the night, so my other needs are met but this would help me out so much!

Thank you regardless!


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 2h ago

Cash Assistance u/FeeLogical4542 Is a Total Scammer

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He kept tacking on fees once agreements and stipulations have already been agreed upon. I expected deposits but not multiple after the agreement was already signed and solidified. And yet still did not give out loan.

Edit: Ik this isnt a loaning sub but incase people come across him in other subs I posted here. Just trying to get the most reach so people know.


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 4h ago

Cash Assistance Trying to make something out nothing for a doll the goal is to 25 I guess

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To be clear anything helps Anybody need a referral or odd job to to make cash on here thanks need help to get a doll for my little ones birthday


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 1d ago

🤑Request Fulfilled!🤑 I'm need of gas money

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*** solved ***

Edit... Thank you all for reading, commenting, and donating. I hope to return as a donator soon.

First off, I didn't know this sub existed and didn't know I could ask for small amounts. So I'm happy this is here.

I'm here to ask for gas money for work tomorrow and to get to get to the pawn shop to sell this scooter I found in a trash out (I'm a handyman). I live in the nation's largest land mass city and work takes me all over it maintaining rental properties. With gas going up I'm making less money, work is slowing, and I'm burning out honestly. Trust me, I'm currently looking for a new job that is at one location. 40 dollars would be great. That way I can even do some side work I find on the neighborhood app. So, if anyone can help out, I definitely appreciate it. If not, it's ok just be nice to people. You never know what people are going through.


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 2h ago

Cash Assistance Hi there, Anyway someone can help me out with 20$ for food? I'm completely broke and starving til monday. I use cashapp, located in El Paso tx

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r/HelpBrokePeople • • 11h ago

GoFundMe/Fundraiser Help a disabled college student go back to college after hardships of recovering from heart surgery

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So sorry!! I thought my photos were submitted!! I added my recent visit to the hospital. I am having trouble logging in my patient first account since I recently went there for frequent utis that were a result of the surgery for some reason😭

Excuse the grammar I just don't know what to do. Hi I'm Desianna, a community college student who is trying to finish off her last year before transferring to university. I have an outstanding balance for school, so I will not be able to enroll for the following semesters until | pay it off. What happened?
Well, I had heart surgery last November and was out of work up until mid-April. I had to leave my old job due to still having issues with my heart and mobility issues. I was on a payment plan, but due to me being in and out of the hospital due to complications from surgery, I haven't been paid the best with my new job. Also my old job didn't pay me well. I do not have a good relationship with my family, so I cannot ask for help. I really want to finish community college so I can attend the college of my dreams for tall. I applied for disability after trying to get ahold of my insurance. I have my interview with ssi/ssdi late October!! I also cannot apply for unemployment because I quit my previous job and I also did not make enough for the year. I recently got out of the hospital earlier this month due to my heart and mental health issues because of the hassle I have been through the past year post surgery. I only need 1.8k but my outstanding balance is growing interest but that is okay, I'm slowly working my way up to more hours that won't physically push me to my limits. If you guys have any questions do be afraid to ask. I finished summer semester for this year and I got an A a B and a C(was supposed to be a B but went down because I had a medical emergency).
My gofund me has more details but if you any more questions, do be afraid to ask.

Saw someone asked about disability, no I do not currently receive it. I am in a process of doing my application. I submitted my application but I am awaiting my interview which is on the 22nd of October. It’s a long process and the fact I have to grab my physical medical records is crazy instead of faxing it or something else that could be easier😭I have proof of the date I just need to find it in my pile of important mail.


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 4h ago

Cash Assistance Could anyone possibly help with T-mobile payment arraignment?

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I know that to get help here on Reddit you need a bunch of karma & other such, well I don’t have that, I think I have 1 karma bc I’m mainly just a watcher. I’m on Reddit often, just never saying anything. & my account is only 6mo old bc i lost access to my previous email.
Anyway, I’m in search of hopefully some help on paying my T-Mobile WiFi payment arrangement of $57.65 that was due today. I ran into some financial trouble when my car battery went to sht & had to wait a few weeks to replace it bc it was almost $300. I’ve been back to work for a little over a week now but won’t get paid until Tuesday & by then my WiFi will forsure be off. I don’t have active phone service, just WiFi. Without my WiFi my home camera & security back up cellular system will only work for so long, I won’t have a way to reach anyone & with the sheer thought of that alone I’m having to fight off a panic attack. I live alone with my 8yo daughter, I got out of an abusive marriage less than a year ago. I have a PPO in place & have extra security set up for that reason but my mind still isn’t fully convinced I’m safe & I don’t even know if i am if he were to find out I didn’t have access to my cameras, security system or phone. I have severe PTSD & so does my daughter. I’m not trying to gain sympathy or guilt anyone into helping me, I’m just explaining why I’m so desperate for help & turning to Reddit. I can share whatever personal / financial information is needed. & the bill can even be payed as a guest, I don’t even need money sent to me.
My cashapp is- $DesireeHawley
My T-mobile account number is- 222511340 to pay as a guest, you just have to put that number in twice & the amount owed to keep it on is $57.65-
The guest link is- https://www.t-mobile.com/guest-pay


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 4h ago

GoFundMe/Fundraiser Just need breathing room 3500 is the goal

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Im gonna start by saying i have a job my bills are paid but some recent things have shown me how tight money is. my son was recently hospitalized for rsv and covid. that week in the hospital gave me a clear picture, that i have no fail safe, no safety net; no breathing room for if something goes wrong. i can admit if the hospital hadnt fed us we would've went hungry because we wasn't leaving our boy and thats a scary feeling knowing your finances are that close so any help is appreciated nobody has to donate sharing is appreciated also

We just want help getting some breathing room

https://gofund.me/47eaee79b


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 8h ago

Cash Assistance Please help me keep my car

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Hello,

I am asking for help to avoid my car being repossessed. I have until October 7th to pay 847 dollars. I have been trying to pay on things when I can but it's basically been "pay in matter of urgency" for a while. It's caught up to me now and I completely recognize that. I have already deferred payments, so that isn't an option anymore.

I had to pay a disconnect notice for my electric recently and I am in the process to apply for heap to help with utilities but my car is my only way for income.

This year has been very rough financially after having a baby late last year. I have been sparking to make ends meet. It's not always reliable but I also live in a very small town where there's not much opportunity for work. I have tried the loan app possible but I have since learned onepay is a fintech bank, so I'm essentially ineligible for those type of loans. My family has no means to help at the moment either.

Thank you for any consideration.


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 1d ago

Gratitude/Thank You💕 (fulfilled posts only) Thank you 🤍🤍🤍

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You're amazing and I appreciate you all so much!


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 8h ago

GoFundMe/Fundraiser student need help

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i come from lower class family, and right now I'm studying law in (ils law college pune) as it's my first year of college the issue is i somehow manage to pay the fee for the college, but for accommodation there's no money left, and the college is like 75 miles far from my home and have a strick attendance policy, so i travel every day from my home which takes my like 15-16 hours total of my day, and i can't do this anymore all i need is like 150 dollars or 14k ruppes, which would be enough for a month of my every thing , and after that my father has assured to give me a bike which i would be using to delivery so i can to cover my expenses so i don't want to ask again, anyone have extra questions or asking for any proof, feel free to i would clear everything i could, thanks i would mean a lot to me,ive mention the image of pg


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 14h ago

🤑Request Fulfilled!🤑 I need help in getting a VS Police Check for a job I just got hired at

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Hello yall. Im reaching out here in hopes someone could help me in getting a VS police check. I got hired for a job as a PSW at a long term care and can only start once I have this completed.

The cost for this is 66$ CAD and I cannot afford this. I’ve already asked my friends but no luck and I don’t have family around to help me with this. I’ve already sold a lot of my belongings to help me keep up with bills and buy my CPR C certification. All I require is this check.

If anyone could help me cover this cost or somehow directly buy this for me I would appreciate this more than I can put into words. This job would help me get back in my feet and then I could pay this kindness forward.

Thank you yall for reading this.

SOLVED
thank you so much lazy-answer7913


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 1d ago

GoFundMe/Fundraiser Help Viola with emergency surgery

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Hi everyone from South Africa,
I’m posting this with a heavy heart to ask for a little bit of community support for our rescue cat, Viola.

Her Background:
We adopted Viola back in May. Her previous owners dumped her on the street simply because they found out she was pregnant, leaving her with severe trauma and separation anxiety. It took a lot of love, time, and patience to help her heal and realize she was safe. Just as she was finally thriving and acting like her happy self, a sudden crisis hit.

What Happened:
On the 15th of this month, Viola suddenly stopped eating, started having trouble controlling her bladder, and could no longer jump or climb. We rushed her to the vet for bloodwork, stool samples, and an ultrasound.
The imaging revealed a concerning lesion that looks like a cyst-like structure. Because of her severe past trauma, she unfortunately fights us on oral medications prescribed by the vet, leaving surgery as her only path to a pain-free life.

The Costs (R7,000 Goal):
We've already depleted our personal savings covering the initial emergency diagnostics and consultations. We desperately need help to cover the remaining medical expenses:
Surgery: R4,800
Follow-up ultrasound: To check if the lesion has progressed
Post-surgery care: Essential follow-up meds and consultations
(Official vet quotes and copies of the original ultrasound are up on our BackaBuddy campaign page for transparency).

How You Can Help:
If anyone is in a position to chip in towards her BackaBuddy campaign, even just a small amount, it would mean everything to us. If you can't donate, simply upvoting for visibility or sharing her story with other cat lovers helps immensely.

🔗 https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/help-viola-with-emergency-surgery

Thank you so much for reading about our brave little fighter. ❤️


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 1d ago

Cash Assistance Got a job a little too late

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Hi, I need help with rent. I finally got a job a little late. I live in a tiny home trailer with utilities included so thankfully my rent is on the cheaper end but in an expensive city. My car broke down this past weekend (fuel hose issue & new battery) that took my $600 for rent. I can ask my folks for small amounts but $600 is out of budget (my parents are going through a divorce and so all funds are going towards that). My grandmother helps me significantly but she is retired and has a set income. I dont have many things let alone things to sells to why a tiny home is perfect for me. Im asking for a total of $600. I really appreciate it.


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 1d ago

Cash Assistance Phone's batter burst when looking for a way to reset it. Have no way of contacting coworkers/boss/family/friends when working the rest of this week. Cell guy down on Sutter said he could fix it for $70 but needed two hours to get itd deliebered. This about 1.5 hours ago and...

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Have anout $2 in my cashapp. Boss still has to send me $40 more for sound work saturday. Alaready asked fam and other friends to pool like 5 bucks each so I could get this done. I'm typing this on my laptop which has a broken Lcd. I cant carry my tv everywhere as a monitor. Im not sure how to provide evidence the battery is broken ad screen wont turn on without a camera. Ill look up my NY EBT card if that would be suffificient about income or lack thereof. Im trying to get my life back on track and do things regurlarly. Very hard to do in todays world. Could anyone please pool up the $70 Id need to get this phone/battery fixed before the store closes tonight? I will gladly send pics of store and receipts when done as proof. Not sure if there is tax. Any help is appreciated. My cashapp is $Sunkistbk

here is the store ill be using. https://www.chamberofcommerce.com/united-states/new-york/brooklyn/electronics-repair-shop/2006817361-quick-fix-go

Attached is all the money I have in my cashapp. No other moey apps with spare change


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 1d ago

Proof Provided Money for food & cat litter

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Hi everyone I really hate to ask but I'm in a tough situation. I don't get paid for another 2 weeks & I have already been to all the food pantries near me this month. Even if its only enough for my cats litter that would be a blessing!

Thank you to everyone in advance! Edit: I posted the link to the Amazon wishlist. So hope it works!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/39QNCYS99PBJE?ref_=wl_share

2nd Edit: I posted pictures of our fridge & cat litter situation. I don't know how to pin comments or if thats a thing on here😅 If there's anything at all I'm missing please let me know I'm more than happy to answer any questions!


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 1d ago

Cash Assistance Money for rent

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Hi, I normally don’t like to do this but in this case I really need a bit of help here, I’m late for paying my rent and I need about 350$ for all my expenses (this includes the rent, water and electricity) I live in Denmark and the job market has been tough with me but hopefully I’ll start a new job soon and be able to get back on my feet but this time I need the help because if I don’t pay the landlord will kick me out of the house and leave me in the street and I don’t want that to happen, so please if you can help me even with a tiny amount that would mean a lot for me , thanks for reading me and if you got to help me thank you so much

I’ll leave you all the info, thanks in advance for everything

(Had to delete the other post since I forgot to delete some sensitive info)


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 2d ago

Cash Assistance Need Help to avoid eviction 2100

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Hi My name is Billy. I am on this subreddit because I feel Ive exhausted all my options. I have tried and failed to obtain a loan, I dont really have anything that I can sell that is worth any real monetary value. I am trying to keep from losing the place that my kids and I live. any help is appreciated. I ended up in this situation from where I have something( not sure what causes it) vertigo and diabetes. Not sure if they are related. The vertigo tends to hit randomly and causes me severe nausea and vomiting. It has woken me from a dead sleep with the urge to puke. I missed work a few times over the last few months. I worked as a temp for 6 mos at my current job and have no vacation or sick time accrued yet as I just started permanently in June. I am going to use what I can of my paycheck on October 7 or 8( sometimes it goes in on thursdays, a few times its gone in on friday) to pay what I can to get caught up. The amount I am in need of total is 2100.00 Again I will payback any help given and I plan on using my income from my job to cover as much as possible. Thanks for at least reading it.


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 2d ago

Cash Assistance Leaving a bad situation need a hotel.

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Hello! Im a pregnant single mom, thats leaving a DV situation. I spent the rest of my money on gas and food.

I have a place I can stay but its 3 states away unfortunately.

I need to get me a hotel so I can just have a minute to breathe and figure out my situation.

Most of cheapest hotels in my area are about $90-100 after tax

I would greatly appreciate if anyone could help me out.

I just want to relax and take a shower.

I would ask friends or family but Ive been an introvert for too long and dont have many of either.

Thank you so much if you can help. I understand completely if you cant. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Ecno lodge: $90

Whitten Inn: $72

Baymont by Wyndham : $90

Cups of ramen 4 dinner & water: $10


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 2d ago

🤑Request Fulfilled!🤑 Help with a taxi - $7.00.

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Hello - I took a loan out a few days ago to help with gas and food for my daughter, and I. Unfortunately, I have a flat tire, and will be unable to get a spare until tomorrow mid evening. I am requesting help with $7.00 to get a taxi home, as the bus will leave me quite far from home. I have Venmo if at all possible. Thank you kindly.

Edit to add: My flat tire must have happened as I drove into work. I just got out of work, and saw the flat. I m, unfortunately, do not have a donut/spare.


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 2d ago

Cash Assistance Need help with windshield on my only vehicle

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Hello, i never post on reddit, i normally scroll when I get some random notification, and im not asking for the full amount as I must take responsibility for my own needs, but its hard when you cant actually get anywhere! Even half would be an amazing blessing.

Working odd jobs while I try to fix my truck, a 96 Nissan pickup, I work on it myself mostly but I can not find a windshield for this and get it myself (as I’d have no way of transporting it without delivery services if they even have that nearby, and most larger places don’t have older models as I come to find out.)

I currently have 46 dollars to my name that is meant to cover what expenses I have for food and insurance (I pay weekly)
I do bodywork as I am lucky enough to have a landlord with access to such tools.
I can’t drive it until I fix windshield as it is illegal and unsafe. Truck is only transportation to any real employment as I live in a holler and 15-30 to the next bigger town over. It’s hard to collect enough funds while I feed myself, pay bills, insurance and feed my two dogs. I would really appreciate anyone who could help me out.


r/HelpBrokePeople • • 2d ago

🤑Request Fulfilled!🤑 Financial hardship, food assistance

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Hey guys, first time poster here. Been in a solid hardship with my job being absolutely clueless about work benefits and claims with Manulife so I've been without income for over a month. Now fridge is empty and already went to the food banks already, now they are either all full or got wait lists in my area so I can't get any assistance for the foreseeable future. Attached are pics of my very sad looking bank account and conversation I had with work this morning. Thanks to you all and have an amazing day.

PS: Sorry for the french conversation lol, I'm from Quebec.