Help. I am disabled and unable to pay my bills

[wegerskib]

How do I get help threw this program? I have tried many but since my husband passed away I took what was left and paid off our house and I cant get help thru charities or any place I have tried. They said since I dont have rent or a mortgage they can not help me. I have no ideal where else to turn to I am having a hard time getting back up on my feet since his death. I am on disability I have to pick myself up and do it to make it I rob peter to pay Paul since his death. But school for our daughter cost alot I cant even get food stamps because of the same reason. I have always been on the other foot giving and giving but now I know what its like to ask. This is my info any amount I would be thankful for. I could take what ever is gave and put it toward groceries , electric or gas bill. Thank you so much for taking your time to read my email god bless and take care,

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Use the link to the main site to find information on assistance programs in Wilmington and New Hanover County North Carolina. There are different places that can help you with your housing, and some may require waiting lists and some may not.
Maybe the first places to call for your situation is the New Hanover County Community Action, Inc. and theirphone number is (910) 762-1177. While you may not be a resident yet, they may have some options or services that you can use, or places to contact, to help you get settled in your your home state.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... ance_.html

I am totally disabled and my income is SSDI and a very small SSI payment. I have sole custody of 2 children that has been with me since they we were infants (I did not foresee at that time 4 surgeries with the last leaving me with RSD) and no COLA. I home school both children along w/ a religious curriculum. I had been making it (barely), a decent roof over our heads, nutritious meals on the table and the utilities paid and good clothes and shoes for the children since I am good at frugal shopping. The electric bill sky rocketed about mid summer and no matter what I tried to do I could not get caught up. I lost our home and put the few furnishings I did not sell in storage. We finally had become homeless, my worst nightmare. I did not want the children (ages 5 and 9) to realize this, so I just said we were going to spend some time at Grandma's. About 2 weeks after leaving our home and after being on the waiting list for almost 4 yrs for a section 8 rental voucher, I received our, "we have funds available" for you letter. We could not find anything at the FMR costs in our area and because of some other circumstances we were granted portability to Wilmington NC. I have found a very nice home in a great, safe neighborhood there. I had been trying to save money for this time. I had to dip into it to travel to Wilmington NC (est. 5 hr drive) and then pay for motel rooms while we searched for our new home and hopefully a new start. We are now awaiting the inspection to be completed and then we can be on our way to our home. I draw very little SSDI (637 mthly) and we are now facing the costs of moving, an 850.00 dollar sec. dep. on the home, 250.00 deposit for the water hookup and 200-400 for elec. hookup. I have part but not all and we will have nothing left to live on at all plus we only have our BRoom furniture as I sold the rest because I could not afford a larger storage unit. I know that once we get past all the deposits and the driver license, highway tax, title and tag fee's we will be able to make it fine. The milder climate will also be easier on the RSD and the pain from all the surgeries done on my arthritic spine. I am beginning to get scared that all these deposits and start up costs will keep us from getting into our new home. Since I am not yet a resident of that state as of yet I am not eligible to ask or apply for help. Can you help me? Info, suggestions, links, anything? I do continue to pray and hold to the faith that Our Good Lord shall provide what we need but I also feel that we need to put forth the effort of finding that help. I hope to hear from you soon. Bless you. Sincerely

[jMacdouglas1]

I am totally disabled and my income is SSDI and a very small SSI payment. I have sole custody of 2 children that has been with me since they we were infants (I did not foresee at that time 4 surgeries with the last leaving me with RSD) and no COLA. I home school both children along w/ a religious curriculum. I had been making it (barely), a decent roof over our heads, nutritious meals on the table and the utilities paid and good clothes and shoes for the children since I am good at frugal shopping. The electric bill sky rocketed about mid summer and no matter what I tried to do I could not get caught up. I lost our home and put the few furnishings I did not sell in storage. We finally had become homeless, my worst nightmare. I did not want the children (ages 5 and 9) to realize this, so I just said we were going to spend some time at Grandma's. About 2 weeks after leaving our home and after being on the waiting list for almost 4 yrs for a section 8 rental voucher, I received our, "we have funds available" for you letter. We could not find anything at the FMR costs in our area and because of some other circumstances we were granted portability to Wilmington NC. I have found a very nice home in a great, safe neighborhood there. I had been trying to save money for this time. I had to dip into it to travel to Wilmington NC (est. 5 hr drive) and then pay for motel rooms while we searched for our new home and hopefully a new start. We are now awaiting the inspection to be completed and then we can be on our way to our home. I draw very little SSDI (637 mthly) and we are now facing the costs of moving, an 850.00 dollar sec. dep. on the home, 250.00 deposit for the water hookup and 200-400 for elec. hookup. I have part but not all and we will have nothing left to live on at all plus we only have our BRoom furniture as I sold the rest because I could not afford a larger storage unit. I know that once we get past all the deposits and the driver license, highway tax, title and tag fee's we will be able to make it fine. The milder climate will also be easier on the RSD and the pain from all the surgeries done on my arthritic spine. I am beginning to get scared that all these deposits and start up costs will keep us from getting into our new home. Since I am not yet a resident of that state as of yet I am not eligible to ask or apply for help. Can you help me? Info, suggestions, links, anything? I do continue to pray and hold to the faith that Our Good Lord shall provide what we need but I also feel that we need to put forth the effort of finding that help. I hope to hear from you soon. Bless you. Sincerely