text: are there any philanthropists left in the u.s. that desire to help those in need of urgent financial assis.? this is not a hoax or a joke. i've heard that philanthropists exist, but am having trouble finding them. i am a hard-working us citizen who just needs a little help. i am a teacher struggling to make ends meet with one child. our summer school session has been cancelled and the funding for the program i teach was cut short, and has left me unemployed 2 weeks prior than originally expected. i am law-abiding, always helping others, yet find myself in a position of needing help. if anyone has an answer that may help me, i would greatly appreciate it. i only ask that sarcasm and judgemental responses be left out. please. i am a good person, a good mother, and i love being a positive influence to my students. if there is anyone out there who is able to help, i am willing to go through any process to prove my character and background. thank you for reading and responding. there are many rich people out there who want to help poor people.  but i have never heard of any rich person that individuals can write to for money.  rich people usually donate to organizations, and these organizations help mostly people in desperate circumstances, who are staving or homeless or owing hundreds of thousands in doctor bills for their kids.  i don't think there is any organization that gives money to people like you.   if you need help, you can contact food banks in your area or talk to people at your place of worship.  consider getting a loan, if possible.    please don't spend much time trying to hunt for these mythical "philanthropists".  they don't exist.