How to ask for help, by situation
Pick the situation closest to yours. Each guide covers what to gather, what to write, what supporters will ask and the public services worth contacting alongside your post. For the basics that apply to every post, start with how to ask for help.
Medical & health
- Asking for help with medical billsBills & expenses post
- Asking for help with surgery costsMoney post
- Asking for help with prescription costsBills & expenses post
- Asking for help with dental workMoney post
- Asking for help with rides to medical appointmentsTransport post
- Asking for help with travel for medical treatmentMoney post
Mental health & recovery
Housing & rent
- Asking for help with paying rentBills & expenses post
- Asking for help with an eviction noticeBills & expenses post
- Asking for help with a rental depositMoney post
- Asking for help with a utility shut-off noticeBills & expenses post
- Asking for help with winter heating billsBills & expenses post
- Asking for help with moving houseHands-on labor post
- Asking for help with home repairsHands-on labor post
Food & hunger
Education & school
Emergency & crisis
Disaster relief
Family & childcare
Elderly care
Disability & accessibility
Jobs & livelihood
Small business
Legal & immigration
Funeral & loss
Veterans & service
Animals & rescue
Community projects
Refugees & displacement
Other
Don’t see your situation?
You can ask for anything lawful and genuine. Posting is free.