Mini-Profile
I am bedridden and dying and I feel that I still can be a useful person. I get applications from people all over the US and then I try to find sponsors to help people with what ever need they have. Even if they dont have a sponsor at least someelse tryed them. I am dedicated to trying to H.E.L.P. all peoples here in the United States FIRST. I formed this foundation because I feel “Charity Begins At Home”. I understand the need to help the rest of the world; but there are just as many sick, hungry and homeless here in the United States that go over looked everyday. Because I am sick there is NO guarantee that I can help you and or your family. The only guarantee is I will do my best and ask as many people as I have to. The local media in your area may be contacted at some point to aide me in filling your needs. Media attention can bring donations from sponsors I never thought to ask.
Your story does not have to be a “tear-jeeker” or a better story then someone else to get help. All requests are treated the same as the next person, as an equal. Money requests for actual cash in your out - stretched hand is not the way you or your family can be helped. If you were looking for cash, I am not a bank. As a matter of fact I recieve no funding from anywhere at this time. I carry all the internet and phone costs myself. I don’t get paid for my time. I am doing this because I love people, and I want to help. I have been in your position more than once and I know what it feels like to have nowhere to turn. If your need is a problem concerning anything that cash would cure, myself or others thru me will attempt to have that bill paid for you or your family.
Example::: Your mortgage is behind for 6 months and they want to foreclose.
Well, why? Lots of details, but we would work with you and the bank and we will try to find someone to help. It may take awhile. What or how long is awhile? I don’t know. I do know it is NOT a few hours or two or three days. So if things are that bad, wow I am really there with you, but we can only work so fast. So we will work as quickly as we can, and walk in faith that things will work.
Help, how do I get people to help? I really don’t know. I just ask. I ask Churches, Business, City Officials, anyone I can think of, depending on the information I get from you. Even the tiniest piece of information can get another person that will jointly help you.
Why do they help a total stranger? Again, I really don’t know. I just ask. I think everyone has it in them to help people in need, they just don’t know how. Or, nobody ever asked them or showed them how. I just trust that this is why you or your family contacted us, and in Faith the need will be taken care of.
I also believe that once this “Random Act of Kindness” has been given to you, the joy you feel will lead you to join this foundation. Maybe someday you can be the one giving a “Act of Kindness” to a Total Stranger.
Remember everyday takes care of its self.
Thank you,
Catherine Cunningham
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Maywood New Jersery and then Livingston NJ then FLA
Where do you live now?
Now I live in beautiful Louisville KY home of the KY DERBY and boy this place gets crazy the entire week of DERBY
What is the highest level of education you have attained?
I have my BA in Business Mgnt and one in Fine Art
What subjects did/do you enjoy the most at school?
My time was spent mostly spent in the art and music dept I love to sing
What's your favorite sport or sports?
Durring High School and College I played BasketBall, I loved it.
What kinds of jobs have you held? Industries too!
I have done everything from waitress to Director of Child Support. Now I run a non-profit from my bed because I am sick.
What hobbies are you into?
I do all kinds of hand crafts, cross stich is my favorite. I work with all kinds of fabrics, wood, beads, ect. If anyone out there has cross stich stuff they don't need or want anymore they can send it to me I will give you my address just write.
What causes are you concerned about today?
poverty, homelessness, health problems,
Which religion (if any) do you follow?
Christian- I am a Spiritial Being living a Human Experience