Testimonials

See the difference your small change has made...

Here, on the Modest Needs 'Testimonials' page, we ask all Modest Needs grant recipients to post a short note describing the impact your giving has had on their lives, on the lives of their families, or, in the case of non-profits, on the lives of the people they serve.

We maintain this page so that visitors to Modest Needs can see for themselves what Modest Needs' active members already know:

Pocket change used wisely has the power to change real lives.

We do not edit these testimonials. We think they speak for themselves.

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Thank you so much! This has literally changed my life, there was absolutely no other way I could come up with these funds and I had almost lost hope. Thank you, this organization is a blessing.
ftothec West Hollywood (CA) | 2009-01-05 18:01 | Read original request

THANKYOU ALL FOR THE DONATIONS THIS IS A HUGE BLESSING I AM VERY GREATFUL I CANT BELIEVE IT I AM SOOOOOO HAPPY.
glowe Redford (MI) | 2009-01-05 17:59 | Read original request

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Without this help I was about to havemy electric turned off. I am very grateful. Thank you!
estamp Phoenix (AZ) | 2009-01-05 14:37 | Read original request

Please accept our sincere thanks for help with the rent. I appreciate everyone and am gonna set up a regular amount to come out of my check. There are some great people is this world. Special thanks to Modest Needs and Kathy Ellerbee at Georgian Arms Apartments for working with us.
GloriaTyner Marietta (GA) | 2009-01-05 14:00 | Read original request

I just want to thank everyone who is able, and generous enough to fund Modest Needs. I woke up this morning thinking I was going to have to move myself and three children out of our current home and into a shelter someday very soon. Then, I checked my email and saw that my prayers have been answered. I can not describe the feelings I have at this very moment! I can not wait until I can give back to Modest Needs. I am currently working and now that I can pay my rent, I am back on the right track! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. God Bless!
HURTINGMOMOF3 Tucson (AZ) | 2009-01-05 13:53 | Read original request

We are very thankful and blessed for your help.We appreciate all that you have done for us in our time of need. The Owens Family
momx420081971 Columbia (SC) | 2009-01-05 13:08 | Read original request

Myself and my children want to give a great big thank you to all the people that helped donate to our situation with not being able to pay our rent due to a fraud issue. You have answered our prayers and now each one of you are in ours. I can not express how gratefull we are for you help and generousity. May God watch over you like he has with my family in good times and bad. Thank you, Nicole Carter
ncarter De Pere (WI) | 2009-01-04 22:53 | Read original request

I was in a very bad situation when my car broke down in the begging of September 2008. So one night while I was watching the news they were talking about this web site at first I thought it was some kind of scam but I still said I was going to check it out so I went on it and started my application to my surprize it was not a scam. I am giving thanks to all the wonderful, greatful, and magnificant people who donate to this organization due to their help I was able to get my car repaired. Now I can take my girls to school and my self to work and be on time. I am very thankful. Sincerely, Marangelly Cortes
alyana105 Philadelphia (PA) | 2009-01-04 21:52 | Read original request

My wife and I were grateful when we received help for our electric bill. We both got tears in our eyes when we learned that the help we received was from others that are just like us. We look forward to giving also as soon as we are able to. Thank You
thankyou67 San Antonio (TX) | 2009-01-04 20:39 | Read original request

I wanted to express my gratitude and thanks for everyone that donated their hard earned money to help me and my family. What a privilege it is to be accepted by an organization like Modest Needs and have people believe in helping families end the cycle of poverty. I can't say thank you enough. During the time of waiting to see if I would be funded, I have looked at many of the other people asking for help and my heart goes out to them. I know that when I am 100% back on the right track, which should be in a month or so, I will look forward to helping others as well. I wish I could thank each of you directly. My family and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts and may God bless you. Sincerely, James Corey and family
jamescorey Little Elm (TX) | 2009-01-04 18:45 | Read original request

To Modest Needs, friends and family, I can't put into words how much I am gratefull for what yous did for me. This is so wonderful. I cried when I read it. I wish I could thank each one of you guys personally. This is the best news I have got. Thank you soooo much! God Bless all of yous! Anne Donnelly
anicole Reading (PA) | 2009-01-04 18:34 | Read original request

I had been quite sick and had just gotten out of the hospital,when the check arrived.Because I had been unable to check the status.It was a wonderful surprise.Truck is fixed and running well.I am so grateful! Most likely will need yall again soon.Wish I didn't,but glad your here!! Thank you so much, Tracy Richardson
racytracy41 Harrisburg (AR) | 2009-01-04 17:11 | Read original request

Dear Modest Needs Family & friends. I have just received the wonderful news that my request has been funded! How GREAT! I only wish I could thank each and every one of you personally who help with donations or emailed my request to someone who might help or whatever you did on my behalf to help make this miracle come true, yes MIRACLE! You all don't even know how worried I was traveling in that car with my children with the condition it is in. Thank You so much from the bottom of my heart, you are all earth angels in my eyes! God Bless Everyone! And as soon as I am back on my feet which I am hoping SOON I am going to come back to help, meanwhile I am going to spread the news to everyone to see if they can help out in some way. Again Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ONE HAPPY DAD
JustMe1234 Dubuque (IA) | 2009-01-03 19:35 | Read original request

It is hard to put into words my gratitude. I really needed this help and I am almost in tears that modest needs family was able to help. Please...Please know that you have really helped a family that was in need. I could never say thank you enough times...THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
lnicole74 Linden (NJ) | 2009-01-03 17:53 | Read original request

I am almost speechless. I don't know which thought to type, so THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I know that God always has my back. I thank everyone that has stepped in to do the same. There has been so many things to deal with lately. Under all of this stress, I have been feeling lost. I have been faced with hard times, like so many others in this nation. I didn't think that I would be laid off. I always do my best, and I never like to ask for help. I am normally the one helping others. I am so appreciative of the assistance received. I needed help, and complete strangers gave from their hearts to help my family. With three children, you would definitely understand the relief I feel. I had never even heard of Modest Needs. Today, I randomly checked my email and saw the confirmation for a check being mailed to me. This will satisfy my debt and cancel the eviction. I will definitely dedicate at the bare minimum 'pocket change' to pay this favor forward. Truly grateful, DC
dc4583 Durham (NC) | 2009-01-03 17:13 | Read original request

My Son & I would like give Our Great Appreciation to those who helped fund our need for (Recently Widowed /Need Four Tires) God Bless You All. This means a Great Deal to both of us. At least now I know we'll be safe on the road. Our lifes have been very stressful since the lost of my husband but because of this funding some of the stress has been elevated. Again Thank You All So Very Much. The Brown's
chingchang Fredericksburg (VA) | 2009-01-03 07:42 | Read original request

You will never know the happiness and sheer relief that I felt when I checked my email this morning to find that my application for assistance had been funded. I am truly amazed each and every day at the generosity and love that people share with strangers. The past few months have been trying, but it is times like these that truly bring out the best in people. I can't wait for my opportunity to come back to this wonderful site and pay it forward! I know that our car issues are small in comparison to all of the strife and pain throughout the world, but may God Bless each and every one of you who felt our need worthy enough to assist! And may there be ample assistance for everyone else in need and ample generosity in the hearts of the able. You'll never know how much this means to myself and my family. Thank you.
Cinna Mount Airy (NC) | 2009-01-03 06:11 | Read original request

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT HAS INVESTED INTO MY APPLICATION. I WAS ON THE VERGE OF GIVING UP BECAUSE I THOUGHT MY LIFE COULDN'T GET BETTER. BUT NOW I KNOW THAT THERE IS PEOPLE IN THE WORLD THAT IS WILLING TO HELP OTHERS OUT. YOU ALL HAVE GIVEN ME HOPE AND A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE TO MAKE THINGS BETTER FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. NOW SINCE I HAVE FOUND THIS PROGRAM, I WILL START TO INVEST INTO OTHERS APPLICATION. THANK YOU ALL AGAIN.YOU HAVE MADE 2009 START OFF ON A GOOD FOOT.
nicoledavis1 Kissimmee (FL) | 2009-01-03 00:07 | Read original request

I would like to say 'Thank you to all the wonderful people that donate to ModestNeed Org. I have never had to ask for help from any organization in all my adult years, but I thank God that ModestNeeds was there when I needed assistance. My son was injured in Afganistan and I had to take a family leave without pay to be at his bedside out in Washington D.C. while he recovered. Upon returning home I needed assistance with my monthly rental and was referred to ModestNeeds. This whole experience has being a real eye opener for me as far as donating to organizations like ModestNeeds. I have promise 'God' and myself that I will donate monthly to as many organizations as I can, even if it's only a dollar. We never know when our day will come for assistance! Thank you again for your assistance. Sharon Brown Calumet City, Illinois
faith1955 Calumet City (IL) | 2009-01-02 23:04 | Read original request

Wow! I am in shock! I am truly amazed by this wonderful organization, and can't thank everyone who donated to my situation enough. I am grateful to each and everyone, and my family thanks you from the bottom of our hearts. I know that, in this time, so many are faced with similar situations, but to have those out there that are still willing to help others is truly a blessing. I am hoping to be able to give back for others in the months ahead. Thank you again for all of your generosity. It won't ever be forgotten!
musicalivy Manassas (VA) | 2009-01-02 22:33 | Read original request