Reaching out to RCC

[LR3]

I am reaching out to the community of RCC, because I have seen what a generous and caring community y'all are. As the RCC regulars may recall, both my father, and my grandfather have passed away, and this has put our family in a great financial strain. About 6 months ago, I broke my Jeep. I haven't fixed it yet because I have been trying to help my mother out financially. Well, last week, the engine in her Liberty threw a rod. This was the only working car that we had, and I recently lost my job due to the company closing it's doors unannounced. As of now, we are having to borrow a car from my grandmother so that my mom can get to her job. She is a cafeteria worker for a local Highschool, and only makes about $900 a month before tax deductions. By the time the bills are paid, there is hardly anything left to show for. She needs a new vehicle, but we aren't in a financial position to afford one for her. We are needing all the help we can get. I am normally the last person to ask for donations, but helping my mother is more important to me then keeping quite and trying to figure it out on my own. I would love to be able to surprise her with another car, but financially, I am unable to, and coming from a single parent household (my father passed away in 2003), it is incredibly stressful knowing that I can't afford to help my mother. As of now, I am unable to seek a job because of the lack of her own vehicle. My grandmother was taking me to and from work, because that was the only way I was able to get there with the hours my mom had. Because my mom is using her car, I am now unable to look for employment, so I have been spending the last week at home maintaining the house and paying bills with whats left from the money I had while working, and from what I manage to get from selling small items on Craigslist. I've created a GoFundMe page for this, and it's embarrassing to have to ask for help, but it's for my family. The link to the page is New Car For Mom by Ryan McMullen - GoFundMe

If you can't or don't donate, its fine, I fully understand, and I thank everyone in advanced for taking the time to read this and help.

[GREEDY GENIUS]

Sorry to hear this....let me pay my monthly bills this week and see what I can swing your way.

Don't ever be ashamed or embarresed to ask for help,it's not easy sometimes in life and life can come at you hard!

Keep your head up and a positive attitude,it all gets better in time.

[LR3]

Thanks for the kind words. It's just tough knowing that you don't have the means to provide for your family.

[road_rascal]

I sent a few bucks. Hope everything works out.

[badhoopty]

might be a dick thing to say but running or not you could always sell your jeep.

[LR3]

Originally Posted by badhoopty

might be a dick thing to say but running or not you could always sell your jeep.

We've tried that, but we haven't been able to find a buyer who wants it. Everyone around here wants a turn key rock crawler, not one that needs a whole front end. And in the end, it would actually be cheaper to keep it and fix it, as opposed to sell it and have to buy two new vehicles.

Originally Posted by road_rascal

I sent a few bucks. Hope everything works out.

Thanks man. I mean we will get there eventually but the sooner the better.

[crash]

Got paypal? That link didn't show anything just credit/debit card.

[LR3]

Originally Posted by crash

Got paypal? That link didn't show anything just credit/debit card.

My PayPal is rmcmullen40@gmail.com

[rmdesignworks]

Hey man...takes balls to step out and ask...wish you the best of luck...personally I cant help you since we're right there with ya. Kudos to those who can and do help.

[LR3]

I appreciate it man!

[crash]

Bump for a young man who can use a little help...

[LR3]

Well with the help of a couple of forum members, and selling multiple things on craigslist, I was able to score an awesome deal on a 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 for my mom. VQ35DE motor, fully loaded, 183k but runs brand new.

[crash]

Awsome--good for you