Some Past Fundraiser Challenges - 5Help.org

Support Winter Wonderland Giving Tree!

Total Raised: $11,345!

Could you help make our Winter Wonderland community event even more magical by donating to our Giving Tree?

Individual Donation: $25

Family Donation: $50

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Gisela’s 82nd Birthday is today and she is still living in a motel & needs your help!

Total Raised: $4,760!

UPDATE: Thanks to 1 of our wonderful & generous donors, Gisela has been living in her own home for the last 2 years with the majority of the rent paid by our donor.

We were just made aware of a really sad situation of an 81 year old woman who was residing in Allen house in Millstone. She was wrongfully evicted recently with no where to go. Millstone resident Rebecca Rollo has stepped in to help her but we need some more help. She had a generous donor provide a one week stay at a Residence Inn but much more help is needed. She needs a long term place to stay, people to help her move, and an advocate and social worker to help her appeal the wrongful eviction. She has 3 weeks to remove all her belongings from the apartment provided. She currently has a storage unit rented but cannot physically pack and move by herself. If anyone can volunteer or knows of a moving company who can donate their time let us know. She could also use some funds to extend her stay at the Residence Inn until all of this is sorted out and a permanent housing solution is achieved.

She has various disabilities and co-morbidities so a shelter situation is not ideal. If anyone has any ideas to help or wants to donate some money to help 5Help and Rebecca Rollo we would be extremely grateful as we try to help her get situated

Please Help Homeless Lady Victim of DV & Dog Living in the Woods!

Total Raised: $3,090!

UPDATE: Patti moved out of state and is living with family.

Gina Christine reached out to the community to help a kind & sweet woman, named Patti, who is homeless & living in the woods with her dog Bailey Marie. She is homeless because of domestic violence & there is no housing that will accept her & her dog. She will not leave her dog so she has chosen to live in the woods until she can find housing that will allow her dog to stay with her.

As you can tell, her dog is in extremely good health and condition while Patti does not look well.

Many reached out to 5Help.org to see what we could do to assist. We are attempting to try to find housing for Patti and Bailey, but are also trying to raise funds to help get her into a temporary motel where they both can stay safe until a more permanent solution is found.

As always with 5Help, 100% of the funds raised will go to help Patti & Bailey & your donation is tax-deductible through our 501(c)(3). Every donation will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support.

Elderly Neighbor Living in Car w/ Dog

Total Raised: $4,920!

UPDATE: Our senior was able to move into a rented apartment.

Lisa Murphy Salonna made a post concerned about an elderly Millstone neighbor who she found living in her car with her dog. Several concerned Millstone residents reached out to 5Help to see how we could help. We have since found out that our elderly senior is still working and needs just enough money to put a security deposit down on a new rental housing arrangement, plus some cover some incidental expenses. She will be able to make the monthly rental payments.

Would you consider donating $5 or more and sharing with 5 people so we as a community can help get her out of her car and into a rental apartment? As always, 100% of your donations will go to helping her and your donations are tax deductible through 5Help Foundation 501(c)(3). We will continue to work with @Lisa Murphy Salonna and will also work with our terrific local food pantries including Caring Hearts Food Pantry and Millstone Food Pantry to ensure she has enough food for herself and her dog.

Lisa Murphy Salonna Animal Rescue Support!

Total Raised: $978!

5Help is excited to create an animal rescue division with @Lisa Murphy Salonna leading those efforts. For years, Lisa has been rescuing many animals, especially cats/kittens and having them TNR as well as finding homes for many (this includes 69 rescued in 2022 alone). 100% of all money raised will go to support Lisa’s amazing efforts. $5 or more will go a long way!! All donations are tax-deductible and we can also accept Venmo @FiveHelp-Team or check made payable to: 5Help Foundation, 200 Village Center Drive #7392, Freehold, NJ 07728.

With kitten season here, there is a desperate need for food (wet & dry), litter (very badly needed), medications for flea & tick, ring worm, and dewormer. Lisa has never refused a pregnant or nursing mom and calls come in daily. She gives them a safe place to give birth and nurse their babies. After the moms are done raising their babies, the moms are spayed, and babies/moms are vaccinated. She takes in animals that others won’t and currently has one cat that badly needs surgery and another who has a very bad skin condition that needs to go to the vet this week. She does take in feral cats and keeps them forever if she can’t find them a home.

Interested in being a foster or a bottle feeder for kittens? Please email 5HelpTeam2@gmail.com.

Holiday Miracle for Local Family After Dad's Plea For Help!

Total Raised: $3,228!

UPDATE: The local dad has a car detailing business and continues to navigate the challenges he is facing.

A Millstone dad made a post on the Millstone Neighborhood page with a plea for help. In his words, “I usually don’t write things like this cause it’s embarrassing and uncomfortable but is there any places that donate or a place that help families on Christmas I’ve been going threw chemo for passed year and fell way behind on bills but I’d like to give my son a decent Christmas if any info would be super great. Merry Christmas Thanks in advance.”

In true Millstone fashion, the community responded with offers to help. We have found out that as a result of chemo, the family is really far behind on bills and could also use money for food.

100% of the funds raised will go to this Millstone family to help alleviate some of the financial burden and help put food on the table and your donation is 100% tax deductible.

Beloved Pharmacist Tony DeBlasio's Family Needs Your Help!

Total Raised: $21,396!

Our beloved Pharmacist, Mr. Tony DeBlasio, has passed away unexpectedly and his family needs your support. His wife, Christy, suffered a stroke and needs surgery and there are major insurance issues. Mr. DeBlasio would help everyone and anyone and we are hoping to rally behind his family who needs you more than ever. If you have ever been fortunate to have been touched by his kindness in any way, please show your appreciation by donating. If you can donate $5 or more and share with 5 friends, you will see the power of leverage and we will easily meet our goal. 100% of funds raised will go to the family and we have received permission to run this fundraiser from his wonderful children. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support.

Checks can be mailed to: 5Help Foundation 200 Village Center Drive #7392 Freehold, NJ 07728

Allaire Community Farm in Wall Township, NJ!

Total Raised: $11,503!

You helped us raise funds to build an indoor arena that will make the farm a year-round facility to help disabled & at-risk teens , veterans, rescued animals & families with cancer!

Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine!

Total Raised: Over $40,000!

OVER $40,000 RAISED!! THANK YOU!! $8,825 in financial donations & over $35,000 in medical supplies & needed products!!

Thank you for making a difference!!

Holiday Gifts For Seniors, Veterans, & Children in Need!

Total Raised: $61,334!

Please help us spread some holiday cheer and provide comfort and hope to seniors and veterans in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. 5Help Foundation is an Approved Toys for Tots Location & is also collecting & distributing toys to those in need including orphanages, women’s/childrens shelters, etc. 100% of donations go to buying gifts while looking for great deals!

$5 Wipeout COVID-19 Challenge

Total Raised: $26,430!

Started in March 2020 and as seen on Fox News with Steve Doocy. Thanks to the Good News Network, Ms. Janice Dean, and Fox News, 5Help’s efforts went from local to national.

Veterans Home Torn Apart/Cat Left For Dead

Total Raised: $20,390!

76-yr-old Displaced Army Veteran, Brooks Conner, had his Tuckerton, NJ home ripped up by his townhouse association without his authorization while he spent much of the summer hospitalized with a heart ailment. Money was raised for him to either try to get his home restored or to pay for legal fees to fight the wrongdoing.

80-yr-old Local Veteran Desperately Needs Your Help!

Total Raised: $10,777!

UPDATE: The veteran’s home was repaired by generous contractors and funds were used to provide a better life for him getting necessary items. Unfortunately, our veteran has since past away, but not until he knew he was loved by others.

A tree went through his roof & he has no heat! Neighbor, Kyle Nilsen, stepped in to help. Funds raised will support basic necessities, restore heat, and help pay for his high insurance deductible. Kyle has worked with the homeowner’s insurance so that the hole in the roof can be repaired and closed and the water damage corrected. Please help provide funding so that this senior veteran can live out his remaining years in comfort and his basic needs met. He has a very high insurance deductible.

79-yr-old Disabled Veteran Burned in Fire!

Total Raised: $5,525 PLUS

Over $15,000 of services donated by AllStates Cleaning & Restoration to the Interior of His Home!

UPDATE: Unfortunately, our disabled veteran succumbed to his injuries & passed away. His property was turned into a 501(c)(3) taking care of animals.

79 Year Old Disabled Vietnam Veteran from Wrightstown, NJ was severely burned in a fire on his farm. He and his farm animals need your help!

He will be in the hospital/rehab for at least 2 months. All his hay for feeding his animals was destroyed as was his hay barn. Donations needed to help feed & care for the animals & help him with expenses as he recovers. He served his country and now needs our help! Unfortunately, our veteran passed away after 3 months in the hospital. All proceeds are being used to support his animals and the farm has become an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

NJ EMS Task Force - Support All 50 States & more!

Total Raised: $20,000!

Received $20,000 in 2020 from 5Help’s donation for PPE since they are the first line of defense of COVID & mass crisis! Front line VOLUNTEERS who cover the entire state of NJ & who support all 50 states & U.S. Territories during crisis.

Front Line Heroes who are there when needed the most!!

Total Raised: Over $26,000!

Over $26,000 raised in 2020! They received food from the small businesses we bought from so your donation had double impact! Support those on the front lines who may have helped you, your family, or someone you know especially during COVID.