Low Income Single Mom. Need ideas for places like the YMCA that give discounts.

[delmar411]

Wow! This is an amazing thing happening with this thread... What are you looking for? Quoting my previous threads? It is all pretty funny.

.....

I am thinking I should stop reading this thread. I do really hope that everyone who is looking for goodness knows what in my past threads enjoy themselves. lol Who knew asking such a question would cause such a witch hunt? Seriously, enjoy. Have at it.

Peace.

What caused the 'witch hunt' is that you used terms like poverty, assistance, and deluxe "gift" WDW trips in the same thread. And you did it during tax season! While you are one of many Americans that pays no tax, you have to know that esp on the budget board there will be many many ppl that are paying HUGE amounts in taxes and feeling quite the pinch. And here you are asking how to get assistance because you are *only* 10k over the poverty line. Instead of just asking if there were programs that offered reasonably priced summer care that might also offer scholarships or discounts, you made it out to be what we call in my family 'poor poor pitiful me'.

And yes, you can do whatever you need to do with that money once it is gifted to your family. The obvious thing for you to do would have been telling the children that instead of a week at WDW, that money would be going for EIGHT weeks of fun at a reasonably priced summer camp. Yeah they would be disappointed but most parents can hype up summer camp and make it sound just as good as a vacation. And if they are still disappointed well, welcome to the real world. They'll get over it.

PS~ just for future reference, don't bother lying in any thread, you'll be outed pretty darn quickly. Contrary to popular belief the search function does work.

 

[hentob]

I find it very sad that you find it funny that you've been discovered lying to this community. That shows a lot of disrespect for the other members of this board. I really feel sorry for the people who were kind enough to defend your behavior - who you have been lying to and now find this an endless source of amusement.

I was thinking the same thing. So pathetic.

 

[DisneyfeverTN]

Goodness, I don' t know what to say. My children are lucky to have family who paid for our trips. We are very lucky to have enjoyed them.

And yet from another thread:

No, EX and I never took a trip to WDW. That is really the irony of this whole thing. EX refused to travel to WDW. 3/07 was the first time my children ever went to Disney. As soon as I could save enough money I took my children...

 

[lil mermaid]

Strictly FYI but YMCA is partially funded through charitable contributions. I know the United Way gives quite a bit of money to the YMCA organizations.

It certainly is! The YMCA does a lot in our community so DH and I donate money each year to the Partners Campaign. The Partners Campaign is where the money comes from to subsidize single parents, etc.

On another note, I must be doing something wrong because I am almost 40 years old and I have NEVER been given a free trip by my family members to Disney (or anywhere else.)

 

[delmar411]

And yet from another thread:

No, EX and I never took a trip to WDW. That is really the irony of this whole thing. EX refused to travel to WDW. 3/07 was the first time my children ever went to Disney. As soon as I could save enough money I took my children...

It's irrelevent as she's clearly trying to stir the pot in the first place...

Does anyone work as a Bank Teller?
I've decided to get a job after being out of the workforce for 15 years. I am looking into a Teller Position with Wachovia. I was wondering if anyone here is a Teller for a living. Do you like it? Is the money okay?

This is from a 2/7/08 thread. So not sure what income she filed a return with since she's had no job in the past 15yrs.

 

[mickeyfan2]

WOW the lies keep getting bigger and bigger!

 

[boomhauer]

I am who I am. My posts are all mine and accurate. My last two trips were not from my money. period. Not sure how many times I can write that. They were gifts.

OK, so which part is true?

A.The above.

or

B.Unfortunately now that EX has this information he could have me supeonaed to produce the trip bills.
Anyway, what is done is done... sadly I cannot go and change the fact that EX now has this information. I am willing to bet that he scanned and copied the info he received on BFs trip. I can only hope that EX doesn't decide to take me to court over this."
No, EX and I never took a trip to WDW. That is really the irony of this whole thing. EX refused to travel to WDW. 3/07 WAS THE FIRST TIME MY CHILDREN EVER WENT TO DISNEY. AS SOON AS I COULD SAVE ENOUGH MONEY I TOOK MY CHILDREN...

 

[pearlieq]

I find it very sad that you find it funny that you've been discovered lying to this community. That shows a lot of disrespect for the other members of this board. I really feel sorry for the people who were kind enough to defend your behavior - who you have been lying to and now find this an endless source of amusement.

Well said.

I find it so disrespectful that you think it's funny to be caught lying after good people took time out of their lives to try and help you and then to defend you.

Your behavior has been rotten. If you can't muster up any remorse, at least make yourself scarce. There are kind, decent people here and they don't need to waste their time on the likes of you.

 

[tasha99]

It's irrelevent as she's clearly trying to stir the pot in the first place...



This is from a 2/7/08 thread. So not sure what income she filed a return with since she's had no job in the past 15yrs.

Well, to be fair it was some of us who were telling her to file for the Earned Income Credit. You have to get your money from work for that, so she may not be eligible. You can still have to file a tax return even if your money isn't from work.

 

[KEVIN M]

This is why you cannot get too emotional on message boards. I argued my point with people here, people who are good-natured and really went all-out defending the OP. I still feel they are wrong, but I don't think they are evil.

The sad fact is that much of what you read on these types of boards is exaggerated, embellished, or sometimes flat-out not true. And unfortunately good people get caught up in these lies and really go out on a limb to support people who are clearly lying.

What always amazes me is how truly upset people get with their reactions. If someone posts an opinion contrary to what the OP or their supporters believe, it is a witch hunt or an attack. It's not. If you don't want to face opposition to your position, don't post. If you want to go to a place where everyone is going to support your choices no matter how wrong they are, sit in a room and talk into a mirror. And especially for the DIS - do not post something that runs contrary to your earlier posts --- you WILL get caught!!

 

[DisneyfeverTN]

My Ex has the ability to hide his income, and he did.

And yet:

Unfortunately now that EX has this information he could have me supeonaed to produce the trip bills.

Anyway, what is done is done... sadly I cannot go and change the fact that EX now has this information. I am willing to bet that he scanned and copied the info he received on BFs trip. I can only hope that EX doesn't decide to take me to court over this."[/I][/B]

 

[summerrluvv]

The kids are 14 and 9. They don't need a babysitter! She wants the other summer camp not the babysitting camp.

Perhaps not the 14 year old, but the 9 year old needs babysitting. You can't leave a 9 year old home alone. I have one. Before you say the 14 year old can watch the 9 year old, perhaps the 14 year old isn't responsible. In addition YMCA camp does not go to age 14. They have a counselor in training program that would be appropriate for that age. YMCA camp is NOT "fancy camp" as we call it around here. It IS babysitting camp and one of the cheaper options at around $275 a week.

 

[darlak]

Unfortunately, some people only feel that they have something to contribute to any message board by creating a fantasy existence. They are so insecure about themselves that they don’t believe they have anything valid to contribute about their real life. Sadly, the OP will probably never be able to admit her dishonest statements, so will probably leave the Dis completely soon. Which may well be in her best interest since nothing short of a full admission will allow most of the rest of us to even attempt to believe anything she posts in the future.

Her contradictory statements reflect her own shortcomings. Our reactions may well reflect ours.

Having said that, let me just add that I often wonder what happened to pride. I'm not wealthy, but I can proudly say that everything I have, I have worked for. I don't want to be the person with my hand out, but rather the person in a position to help those whose hand is out in true need. More and more people today seem to actually take pride in duping people like me. I have no doubt that I have been taken advantage of a few times, but I choose to continue to help when I can. I try to take the high road when I read things like the OP's comments, but I have to admit that I wonder what must have happened to someone in their life to make them proud of begging.

 

[summerrluvv]

My supervisor at my old job was like that. She made a decent salary and is still "engaged" for 12 years and counting, because of all the freebies she gets by staying single-esp health care paid for her 3 kids by the Government. It's a way of life for many women in the USA.

So she makes a decent salary and gets her health care paid for by the government? Hmm, I don't buy that. Decent salary and paid for by the government don't belong in the same sentence.

I wonder how many on here berate their eldery relatives for taking advantage of medicare.

 

[summerrluvv]

I'm a little saddened that the OP has been lying, but that doesn't change my opinion of the things I have commented on in the thread.

I really wonder why this thread has continued on this long and a mod hasn't locked it?

 

[Anjelica]

Having said that, let me just add that I often wonder what happened to pride. I'm not wealthy, but I can proudly say that everything I have, I have worked for. I don't want to be the person with my hand out, but rather the person in a position to help those whose hand is out in true need. More and more people today seem to actually take pride in duping people like me. I have no doubt that I have been taken advantage of a few times, but I choose to continue to help when I can. I try to take the high road when I read things like the OP's comments, but I have to admit that I wonder what must have happened to someone in their life to make them proud of begging.

Well said. I've known people who could have gotten WIC, etc. (and no there is nothing wrong with WIC or folks who truly need it) but decided against it. They felt that they brought the child into this world then they should take care of their child.

Our founding fathers would be rolling over in their graves if they knew the state of some of our citizens. I guarantee you nobody got off the boats and said "OK you folks go work building the community and we will just live off of you". Two words sums it up - PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.

We are a civilized society and I truly believe that in our society we have a duty and obligation to take care of those who cannot take care of themselves (disabled, etc.). BUT I also believe we have alot of folks who do not take care of their duties and responsiblities. They make mistakes and expect others to take care of those mistakes for them. If you never know the consequences of your actions how will you ever learn?

I'm sorry for the rant above but I needed to get that out there.

 

[darlak]

I wonder how many on here berate their eldery relatives for taking advantage of medicare.

Not me, but then again I also don't berate them for drawing a Social Security check, since they have earned both.

 

[Pinnie]

I'm a little saddened that the OP has been lying, but that doesn't change my opinion of the things I have commented on in the thread.

I really wonder why this thread has continued on this long and a mod hasn't locked it?

Why would it have to be locked? There is a very civil and interesting discussion going on here that mirrors real life. Just because it didn't turn out like the OP intended doesn't mean it is wrong.

pinnie

 

[summerrluvv]

Not me, but then again I also don't berate them for drawing a Social Security check, since they have earned both.

So someone that has worked and paid into the system in the past hasn't "earned" the "right" to collect the EIC, etc. Gotcha.

 

[Anjelica]

I wonder how many on here berate their eldery relatives for taking advantage of medicare.

I have to respectfully disagree as there is a difference between medicaid and medicare. Medicare is generally for those older than 65 and those on social security disability (AKA those that cannot work). While Medicaid is usually only for those low-income people of all ages who don't have the money to pay for health care.

One of the most staggering things I find in my home state of Illinois is that 1 out of every 2 births is paid for by medicaid. Absolutely, positively dumbfounding for me.