Application 155189: Lights Off

Current Status: Paid

On 2010-08-03, Modest Needs sent payment via Check in the amount of $612.08 to SCE&G on behalf of this deserving individual.

This request for help was funded at the recommendation and through the support of the friends and partners of Modest Needs Foundation.

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This application has 100% of the points it needs to receive a Modest Needs grant.

This application has been fully funded. To see the thank you note left by the person who placed this application, scroll down this page to 'Testimonial'

Of course, if you want, you can allocate some points to a different application

Application Details

Lights Off | Cost to fully fund this application: 735.00 Modest Needs Points

The figure above includes the cost of fulfillment.

I asked my landlord if I could block the electrical outlets on the outside of my duplex when I noticed an increase in the electrical bill. His answer was no. I came home after work and caught my neighbors running a cord from the side of my duplex to theirs.

After confronting them, I still reported that I believed that they were using the outlets when I was not at home. I live alone so there is noone there to watch any activity. I spoke with a representative and they have been working with me to extend the payments out as long as they could. But the lights have been turned off.

I contacted United Way and asked if they knew of somewhere where I could just iron my clothing so that I wouldn't lose my job because of an unkempt appearance. I contacted Palmetto House, they accommodated me. The bill has now escalated to an amount I cannot cover.

They agreed that there might be something unusual going on but I'm still responsible for the payment. After pleading with the landlord, he has allowed me to remove the sockets.

Applicant Profile

This application for our Self-Sufficiency grant comes to Modest Needs from a household of 1 adults and 0 children.
This household earns 100% of its household income.

This applicant lives above the poverty line and probably won't qualify for other types of help.
This household has not received state or federal assistance in the past 30 days.

Notes from the Modest Needs Staff

This applicant has applied for help from Modest Needs in the past.

This applicant has never received assistance from Modest Needs before.

Testimonial

This person has left the following thank you note:

It has not been easy for me to ask for help from anyone. I'm humbled that such an organization exists out there to help those who are helping themselves. I've never had to ask for help so I never knew how it felt to be in need. But my own need has brought me to the awareness that as I go about my day, there are those around me who need me. They need me to help, a kind word to be said, and to reach out whenever possible. I'll never forget what you've done for me and I won't from this point on refuse to help someone else. Thinking that many are looking for a handout instead of being responsible for themselves. I realize that we're all we have here on earth-each other and we really need each other's love, respect, care and help. Thank you for all that you have done. I began donating by paycheck to Trident United Way and now I have this organization to donate to. One that I know I can trust.