Unemployment not enough for bills

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Hi,
Where is here? Almost all programs are local or state specific. Even more so when dealing with unemployment. So you left SC and went where? Until then, try this for financial help in your state, as that is a directory of state and even some national resources.

To whom it may concern: I am in desperate need of some help as we are living off of unemployment. Me and my family have just moved up here

[Joanne]

To whom it may concern: I am in desperate need of some help as we are living off of unemployment. Me and my family have just moved up here from SC, and we are currently living in a very small camper on some family members property. It is me, my husband, our nephew, our two small children ages 9 and 7 along with my therapy dog because I am bipolar.
We came up here to try and start a new life on unemployment but could only carry some small possessions and a few clothes. We had planned to be able to go back to SC to get the rest of our things, but we had car trouble. We traded the car for a bigger vehicle just to get around but it needs some small fixing and we don't have the money right now. We also just found out that some family members back in SC that we had a disagreement with burned everything we left behind including my children's clothes and toys.
We have had nothing but seemingly very bad luck at each turn since we have arrived, and we are on a very low-income as I draw 722 dollars a month. There is five of us plus the dog and it is very hard to make ends meet. Can you help us with finding a place to live, or helping with our car, and most especially with Christmas. My kids will not be able to have one if we cannot get help. I don't know what to do. Can you please help?

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Yes, that is several things. Well try one of the charities or state programs in Arkansas, as there are several options for you. Each of them have their own requirements as well as application processes in place. Note the hardest thing for you to get (which you mention) may be the gas vouchers.

Husband lost his job of 6 years and having trouble getting unemployment until he finds work. Been a month now and my electric, water bill due plus have no insurance and I need prescriptions but don't gab money to see my doctor. We need help with several things or we will become homeless. He has always worked and we have always paid for our bills and food, etc.

[Trey]

Husband lost his job of 6 years and having trouble getting unemployment until he finds work. Been a month now and my electric, water bill due plus have no insurance and I need prescriptions but don't gab money to see my doctor. We need help with several things or we will become homeless. He has always worked and we have always paid for our bills and food, etc.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Try some of the other programs out there. As if you have a "professional" job, that will help your application for aid. There are charities, non-profits, etc. While unemployment is a form of free government money, it is time limited. And the amount of assistance is limited too. So try one of the many other programs out there.

I responded to the courts in a letter explaining the unfortunate circumstances my family has endured. However, the judge still signed off on the eviction and we are now faced to be on the street any day. I have a professional job at our top trauma hospital in Orlando Florida which currently is a blessing. I work from home now. But, soon no place to call home.
I’m reaching out because, I don’t know what else to do for my family? If you can guide and or direct I would be humbled and, grateful.

[Foreigner]

Good Morning,
I am a single mother with one main source of income and also unemployment coming in the door from my mom. My household count is now two. Just me and my son who is a senior in High School and is looking forward to going to college in June 2016 to play football and baseball while majoring in Broadcasting/Communication. I have two grandbabies age 4 and 7 that I keep every weekend. I need help with paying my rent of$1,270.86 or with my current car insurance $196, or with my car note now almost three payments behind at $191.00 each.
My rental Management agreed not to evict us but to allow me to pay November rent on December 12th and December rent on December 26th! Once paid, there will not be enough for Tithes, food, gas, car note/insurance, Power Bill (SHUT OFF NOTICE), or Christmas gifts & Dinner for my family!
I have attached a copy of some of my debt as well as my mom's unemployment checks that I have sent to my job for assistance with my medical bills. If you can help in any way, I will be very grateful! I prayed and did not know where to go for help and found your information online. I have an appointment with JCCEO for February 13th for my power bill but need help ASAP!
Even though I know it is late, my Christmas wish list: My 17 year old son want a couple of polo shirts with Levi’s Jeans, my grandbabies love children’s learning books, games and babies! Mom: pay my November rent $635.43!
I have not because I’ve asked not. It would be nice to have my empty living room filled with furniture and to get our beds off the floor!

[Lewis]

To Whom It May Concern:
I am weary but still researching for the only mere benefit of my three children. If it were only myself and, my husband I would live in my car. However, we are from Orlando, FL and moved into a condo in the 32808 zip code back in February of last year (2014). My husband was laid off from his job in August.
I was currently the only one still employed. However, on June 2015 I had a severe leg injury to my left leg. In this injury it forced me to be out of work and care for my family. I kept in constant contact with our landlord. I was advised to contact 211 for rental help to be sure our family would not be homeless or faced with the weight of where will we live? Upon reaching out to 211 we were given an appointment for July 2015.
At this appointment we brought all documents needed as they requested and, that following Monday we were told, “We were approved for rental help and, electric bill help.” THANK GOD! But, our family was only to hear good news to be faced with our landlord stating that he would NOT accept my August payment for July 23rd and he started the eviction on July 8th, 2015.
I responded to the courts in a letter explaining the unfortunate circumstances my family has endured. However, the judge still signed off on the eviction and we are now faced to be on the street any day. I have a professional job at our top trauma hospital in Orlando Florida which currently is a blessing. I work from home now. But, soon no place to call home.
I’m reaching out because, I don’t know what else to do for my family? If you can guide and or direct I would be humbled and, grateful.

[Soros]

I am a single mom with 2 kids, and pregnant. I would like to see if there would be anyway to see if you could help me with my rent. I lost my job and am behind on car, SDGE, water. I have been seeking assistance's for a little a couple of months now. On Wednesday I received a 3 day notice to pay or quit. I just moved into this place. I feel horrible but my unemployment keeps stopping. I only have until tomorrow and they start the processes. I have had some real hard times this year. I have lost everything.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Well sounds like the first thing you need is food. The government has programs and there are other options too like pantries and food banks. Since you are a senior then look into other resources including Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program or the emergency food assistance program. Then the site also has numerous other non-profits and charities listed for those needs. Find details on food assistance.

[SAlameda]

I am disabled and recently divorced I am having some difficulty getting the spousal support ordered and have been surviving on $491 a month. I own a single wide mobile in need of repairs and have fallen behind on my space rent which is $240.00 a month. I currently am two months behind. I have applied for weatherization but the waiting list is long. My food stamps were cut from $160 a month to sixteen dollars and only received $100 in spousal support at a loss of $69.00. I am getting more and more concerned and have no family to rely on and am unemployed. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Keep trying to work. That is great of you. For other options, read more on Newark NJ rental assistance programs and agencies. http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/new ... tance.html
That is great of your landlord to reduce your rent as well, as most will not do that. On the site you will find information on both rental and utility programs to look into and call for financial help.

I can not find a job. I am 61 and have not worked since last June. I only collected unemployment for 14 weeks because I did not make enough money. I did work 18 months before I was laid off, but most of that time I only made 110.00 a week and was told it did not count because anything under 140 was not considered. I do once in a while make a little money playing music, but my hands hurt so much I can't play much anymore. I just applied for Social Security, a reduced rate because I am 61. I need help with my rent. I was paying 1300 a month, but the landlord agreed to drop it to 1100. I am not behind because I have been borrowing a lot of money just to pay bills. Is there a rent and utilities assistance program I can take advantage of? I live with my girlfriend and she makes grosses 88 dollars per week. Can you help me? Or lead me to where I can get some help? I live in Newark NJ.

[Tebow99]

I can not find a job. I am 61 and have not worked since last June. I only collected unemployment for 14 weeks because I did not make enough money. I did work 18 months before I was laid off, but most of that time I only made 110.00 a week and was told it did not count because anything under 140 was not considered. I do once in a while make a little money playing music, but my hands hurt so much I can't play much anymore. I just applied for Social Security, a reduced rate because I am 61. I need help with my rent. I was paying 1300 a month, but the landlord agreed to drop it to 1100. I am not behind because I have been borrowing a lot of money just to pay bills. Is there a rent and utilities assistance program I can take advantage of? I live with my girlfriend and she makes grosses 88 dollars per week. Can you help me? Or lead me to where I can get some help? I live in Newark NJ.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

If you are saying you were lied to and employer has ripped you off, then try suing them. Income qualified people can get free legal aid and support. Find free legal assistance for your state of Florida. http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/flo ... tance.html Most agencies will handle cases like that...employer issues. Good luck, and make some calls.

I apply for unemployment and i was "disqualified". I have been with the same employer for 11 years , after 6 yrs of no raise and economy being bad and daily cost of living higher everyday. A new opportunity came along , and i took it . it sound it good . they offer me good money , so i took it , when i got pay it was not what we agree to , plus we have talk about hr, he then change it to salary . bunch lies ...! so i quit ! after the first week. Please if u need more info, pls feel free to email me our call me.

[Forex]

I apply for unemployment and i was "disqualified". I have been with the same employer for 11 years , after 6 yrs of no raise and economy being bad and daily cost of living higher everyday. A new opportunity came along , and i took it . it sound it good . they offer me good money , so i took it , when i got pay it was not what we agree to , plus we have talk about hr, he then change it to salary . bunch lies ...! so i quit ! after the first week. Please if u need more info, pls feel free to email me our call me.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

We can help you get help with bills in rent in Alameda County. That is a difficult story, but you seem to be resilient and keep fighting to try to make your life better and get ahead with those expenses. Find our Oakland and Alameda County assistance programs and non-profit agencies to help people make it through challenging times. As just one example, call Spectrum Community Services Inc. at 510-881-0300, which offers a bunch of low-income grants and assistance programs for residents.

I'm 33, no children, no family!!! Just me and 2 cats and 1 dog, who are my family. I'm an RN,recently had to quit my job and am getting unemployment. It's a long story. I don't want anything for free!!! I'm sad for I have no where to turn. Many when have a hard time in life turn to family. Dysfunctional or not, family is family!!! I have none!!!! It's hard to find assistance for a single woman 33 alone with 2 cats. I'm living in a single in Oakland California for $850.00, I buy nothing but the basics and that is fine!!! Yet fearful to lose this small place, older car and my 2 cats!!! I have already lost my home many years ago, while attempting to make peace with my only family, my mother, She is quite abusive ,toxic and lies. I can't see her. It's pure destruction and took me until 36 to become free of her guilt. My dad died a long time ago. Never married. Any little family wants nothing to do with me for I must be like my mother. A horrible assumption. I've had many deaths of the small family I had. I was horribly abused by my mom and a man I left 1 year ago. I tend to be used for I truly am honest yet many see it as a weakness. I take my RN career seriously and refuse to work if going through a trauma for a paycheck. I'd rather clean toilets, which is fine. I'm applying for jobs as of last week. Not found the fit yet. I may be in the too qualified group,though $$$ is not my motive. Just enough for the basics in life and pay bills that unemployment doesn't cover. A roof, lights, food, etc.. I 've gone hungry to feed my cats and stopped by food pantries in Oakland!! I'm scared. I made a video to possibly send to who??? I just can't do this alone anymore, I need some support, both $ and emotionally. I'm very strong. Want to pay it forward and give back. I've never asked for help!!! I always am the giver!! Please, I have a unique serious

[Wifeofone]

I'm 33, no children, no family!!! Just me and 2 cats and 1 dog, who are my family. I'm an RN,recently had to quit my job and am getting unemployment. It's a long story. I don't want anything for free!!! I'm sad for I have no where to turn. Many when have a hard time in life turn to family. Dysfunctional or not, family is family!!! I have none!!!! It's hard to find assistance for a single woman 33 alone with 2 cats. I'm living in a single in Oakland California for $850.00, I buy nothing but the basics and that is fine!!! Yet fearful to lose this small place, older car and my 2 cats!!! I have already lost my home many years ago, while attempting to make peace with my only family, my mother, She is quite abusive ,toxic and lies. I can't see her. It's pure destruction and took me until 36 to become free of her guilt. My dad died a long time ago. Never married. Any little family wants nothing to do with me for I must be like my mother. A horrible assumption. I've had many deaths of the small family I had. I was horribly abused by my mom and a man I left 1 year ago. I tend to be used for I truly am honest yet many see it as a weakness. I take my RN career seriously and refuse to work if going through a trauma for a paycheck. I'd rather clean toilets, which is fine. I'm applying for jobs as of last week. Not found the fit yet. I may be in the too qualified group,though $$$ is not my motive. Just enough for the basics in life and pay bills that unemployment doesn't cover. A roof, lights, food, etc.. I 've gone hungry to feed my cats and stopped by food pantries in Oakland!! I'm scared. I made a video to possibly send to who??? I just can't do this alone anymore, I need some support, both $ and emotionally. I'm very strong. Want to pay it forward and give back. I've never asked for help!!! I always am the giver!! Please, I have a unique serious

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Yes, most community action agencies will only offer limited help, and can't ask multiple times. That being said you can call them and ask. Maybe they can't give you money, but they can maybe provide information on other local churches, agencies, non-profits to call. Or even federal government programs. Look into assistance programs Allegheny County. Off the top of my head there are options like Action Housing (phone (412) 281-2102), the Urban League of Pittsburgh (call (412) 681-1110) and other agencies as well.

I have been unemployed since September 2010-I desperately need help staying afloat with all of my bills, but rent is my most pressing concern. I have already utilized the community organization in my area once last year-(they assisted me with rent at that time too-300.00) so I am hesitant to contact them again, I have been actively searching for employment daily with no calls at all so far! If you know of any other agencies I can contact for help in my area, please let me know-I live in Bellevue, Pennsylvania-(oftentimes Bellevue and Pennsylvania are used interchangeably) thanks for your time.

[Marlene]

I have been unemployed since September 2010-I desperately need help staying afloat with all of my bills, but rent is my most pressing concern. I have already utilized the community organization in my area once last year-(they assisted me with rent at that time too-300.00) so I am hesitant to contact them again, I have been actively searching for employment daily with no calls at all so far! If you know of any other agencies I can contact for help in my area, please let me know-I live in Bellevue, Pennsylvania-(oftentimes Bellevue and Pennsylvania are used interchangeably) thanks for your time.

[BillOR]

I currently started receiving dshs help of 385.00 per month. I have been staying with qa friend as i lost my job in 2008 and used up my unemployment. Now my son are finding us behind on payment as other bills having gotten higher and we are expected to pay more but do not have it 385.0only goes so far plus we stqrted out on tanf already owing several months nonresident so wenare beinng faced with 160.0 water bill and a 125.0 utility bill we pay 400.0 when when can but this month i have been doing the workfirst program to stay in complience with dshs and are unable to catch up and are being served with a pay up or move out amount of 400.00 can someone please help. I am a single mother supporting 5 kids. I am currently on unemployment getting only 620 a mo. my daughter helps me with 200 every mo. but my rent is 1400 mo. I have been looking for a job but with no luck. I am short 450 dls. this mo. and really behind on my bills.can someone please tell me where I can get help fast. I live in orange county CA. thank you

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

I agree that $400 month is not enough to pay rent or bills. You definitely need to increase that income level. In the meantime here is a listing of agencies and non-profits in the Philly area that may have services for you. Places like the Urban League of Philadelphia may even offer job training or career counseling, resume review services, and aid like that. Call them at (215) 985-3220, and use this link for more information and assistance programs.
http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/phi ... rogra.html

I was let go from my job about 2 months ago and currently waiting for my unemployment to go through.I have not been able to find work in the area i live in.I do not have a car and now I am being evicted from my home me and my wife now have no where to live we are gonna stay with family but can only stay for about 1 week then we have to find another place to live.We have contacted our local assistance office and they can not help in our situation.Our total income right now is $400 a month and they told us that we do not make enough for rent plus bills.I am at the end of my rope here and do not know what to do I was wondering what other options we had that would possibly help us in our situation. i live in Pennsylvania please
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