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Step 1
Humble yourself and let go of your pride. Needing help from others doesn’t make you a bad person, nor does it make you a freeloader. The circumstances that led to your predicament may be unique but your needs are not. Everyone needs help at some point, and no one will think badly of you if you make your needs known. Foolish pride will only keep you from receiving the charity that you need.
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Step 2
Talk to your family, friends, colleagues and church about your problems. If you keep your problems to yourself, no one will be able to help you. Explain your situation and ask for advice from those you trust, and don’t be ashamed or fearful of what others might think. Your honesty and modesty may impress them and inspire others in similar situations to seek the help they need.
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Step 3
Realize that your situation isn’t permanent. Try not to get discouraged about having to receive charity. As with all things, your problem is only temporary and if you can make good decisions and rely on others for help, you’ll be back on your feet in no time.
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Step 4
Show your gratitude when you are receive or are offered charity. Even if someone offers assistance that you don’t particularly need or want, always be thankful and show your gratitude. Some people don’t know exactly how to help others but their intentions are good and their hearts are in the right place. If you seem unappreciative or difficult to please, people won’t want to help you. Try to be mindful of those who offer assistance without contingencies and be grateful to those who are well intentioned but whose help is unneeded. You never know when you may need them in the future.
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Step 5
Be willing to help others after your needs have been met and you’re back on your feet. Don’t forget what it was like to need charity from others and be generous when someone asks for your help. While it may be difficult to tell the difference between someone who is genuinely needy and someone whose goal is to take advantage of others, you may be able to use your own experience to distinguish between the two.
Comments
frantisek1963 said
on 11/1/2009 Hello to all...My wife and I just moved to PA to temp live with my mother. We were living in Arizona till a company I was working at downsized and out of a job I was so we had no choice but to come back to PA jobless and no cash...I have been made decent job offers up in Bloomsburg PA and since I live in Schwenksville Pa whichis over 2 hours away this means I can NOT take the jobs cause of no Money for two months rent or utilities so we sadly have to turn down jobs and this is killing us,,we will never be able to move up north and take jobs if we cant afford to move. The balance of life up there is the way it should be allover the US...Low cost of living yet same level of pay rate that is here in the Schwenksville/Pottstown area ...Can anyone,,,anywhere help us out Please..We need about $2,000 for two months of rent plus Utilites ,,food and some furniture ,,can anyone Please help...
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cindyorley said
on 11/16/2008 Great article, very timely with the economy. It is difficult to accept charity, be mindful of that when you donate to others.
Gingaspice said
on 11/16/2008 I'm struggling with this these last few days, been offered help to get home for Thanksgiving. Interestingly enough, I thin I'll take that help being that is probably they way my friends are trying to show they care. Thanks!