Need beds for low income families due to bed bugs

[Madi Laine]

Hello, my name is Jessie. I am literally sitting on 3 years with bed bug infestation! I have mentioned it to my landlord every single time he has come and he just gave me a heater to... I am guessing suffocate them. Kind of absurd, someone can even come check how they are taking over the house, walls, outlets, MY KIDS!
I have probably been through 6 different couches and 6 beds. My kids are sleeping on an infested mattress still because I cannot afford anymore on my low income nor do I want to put anything else in this house. Basically, I am just looking for help. Any benefits I get approved for to get a bed. I do receive SNAP and currently on the section 8 waiting list. I was seeing a therapist for mental health as this is killing us. Please any information or places to turn to you can help me with I will greatly appreciate it.

[Admin]

Hello, my name is Jessie. I am literally sitting on 3 years with bed bug infestation! I have mentioned it to my landlord every single time he has come and he just gave me a heater to... I am guessing suffocate them. Kind of absurd, someone can even come check how they are taking over the house, walls, outlets, MY KIDS!

Hi Jessie
Sorry to hear that about the infestation, and that sounds brutal. If the landlord is not doing the work, and the place is unsafe, you can report it. As far a a new bed program, try a furniture bank

In addition, the government has information on some bed bug resources too. It is an EPA guide, and find the EPA bed bug programs. https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/local-resou ... assistance

[Carly]

Hello, my name is Robert. I am experiencing hardship because of a bed bug outbreak. My home was infested last week and it was a total loss but the most need is new beds for my kids. We don't have clothes or anything due to the bed bugs, but my kids need a bed to sleep in right now. We have been in a hotel room for a couple days but we have run out of money to stay. After tonight we will be back on the streets, is there anyway you could help us?