Open requests
Bills waiting for a hand
Every bill here was posted by a person, not an agency. Pick one and cover what you can.
Power bill after losing hours at work
My shifts were cut from five days to two in August and the winter power bill has caught up with us. We've been on the payment plan but it's still $640 behind and the next notice is a disconnection. It's me and my two kids at home, and we've already cut everything back that we can.
School camp fees for Ella
Ella's year 8 camp is in December and the fee is due by the end of the month. Her dad and I separated this year and the budget has been rebuilt from scratch. She's been looking forward to this camp since term one and I'd rather she didn't miss it over $780.
Groceries for a family of five this month
Both our car and the washing machine died in the same week, and what was our food budget went on the repairs. We have three kids at school and we're down to basics. This is four weeks of groceries at what we actually spend, nothing extra — just to get to the next pay cycles.
Two weeks' rent while I recover from surgery
I had an appendectomy in October and my work doesn't pay sick leave beyond five days. The recovery was longer than expected so I missed a fortnight of income, and rent is $1,150 for that period. I'm back on light duties next week and only need a bridge to get through this gap.
MRI scan after Dad's fall
Dad slipped on the wet steps three weeks ago and the public waitlist for his MRI is eight months. His GP has asked for a private scan so we know whether he needs surgery. Mum is on a pension and I'm covering what I can, but the scan alone is $3,200. We just need the diagnostic done so he can stop guessing.
Car repair so I can keep my job
My car failed its warrant on the front suspension and I need it running to get to work in Manukau each morning, there's no bus that fits my shift. The workshop quoted $890 and I have been saving towards it since September. Anything still short I'll cover myself on payday.