Ask for Help

Learn more about how the process works and what types of needs HelpLink facilitates.

Posting a Need on HelpLink

Sometimes asking for help can be hard. HelpLink makes the process simple and safe.

1

Ask For Yourself or Another

HelpLink allows you to post a need for yourself, or on behalf of another. You may make up to two asks each month. Our verified nonprofit partners may ask on behalf of their communities with no limitations.

2

Enter Some Basic Information

We'll ask for some basic information, both about the need and the recipient. We don't share this information, but we do use it in aggregate for reporting purposes to prove tangible impact in your community.

3

Wait for HelpLink Review

Every ask is reviewed by HelpLink staff for basic content and to price the need. After our review is complete, we'll publish the need under your profile to the community for donations.

What's In a Need?

Wondering what to ask for? Here's what we recommend.

Good Fits

Good Fits for HelpLink


Clothing & Outerwear

Shirts, belts, boots, coats, snowpants, etc

Bedding & Home Items

Mattresses, furniture, and bedding supplies

Baby & Maternity Items

Diapers, bottles, formula, etc

Groceries & Food Delivery

Kitchen or no kitchen, your meal's on us

Specific Bills & Debts

Medical, utilities, rent, or other debts

Not-so-good Fits

Not-So-Good Fits


Cash or Equivalents

Asking for money, paying credit card bills

Employment Needs

Job seekers and employment opportunities

Scheduled Transportation

Doctor, dentist, or regular visits at specific times

Urgent Needs

Emergency home or car repair, last-minute transportation needs

Obscure Needs

Needs that cannot be easily translated into dollars

Ask for Help with HelpLink

Whether it's for you or for someone else, HelpLink provides a platform for you to make the need known.

Learn more about how the process works, what types of needs HelpLink facilitates, and what to expect below.

Post a Need