I am requesting financial assistance in the form of  a grant for the purpose of purchasing the home that I am currently living in. I am unable to get a loan due to a bankruptcy on my record. I moved from Florida to Georgia, which is my home area, after being away for almost 12 years. Nothing seemed to go as planned after the move. Jobs were scarce in the area and I was only able to get a temporary full-time job, not to extend past Sept. 30th,2005. I am in a wonderful house and don't want to move again. I went through my whole retirement money moving my family to Georgia, and just had my 44th birthday this month. It feels like starting over from scratch with no promise of hope in sight for my family. My job doesn't offer any benefits since it is listed as temporary...no health, retirement, or anything else. We are paying $1,000 per month on a 4BR house...I have 3 sons and am with the father of my youngest son. We have been together for the past 13 years...most of which has been spent struggling month to month. I just feel that if we could purchase the house that we are currently renting, it would take a huge burden off of us every month...and we would be able to see some light at the end of our tunnel...and get everything back on track once and for all. I realize that this is a huge request, but I am very sincere in my request and want so much to be able to focus on being there for my family. I want to thank you for the opportunity to share my request....Kat