Facing homelessness

[Joneses00]

I am in fear of becoming homeless. I am a mover and I get paid in cash. Work is very very slow and I am hungry usually always cause I have no money for food. I have a drivers license but I don't have a car which is a big problem in getting around. At the present time I am staying with a friend but might have to leave cause I can not afford rent month to month. Please help with some info. I live in Aurora, IL.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

You did not post your county, so not much we do do other than provide general advice on rent help. Time and time again we ask people to post their state/county as assistance programs are mostly local. So you are just left with the general link on rental assistance.

theres two of us in our trailer and we both lost our jobs i receive 121 a week unemployment and am going to school. we have both tried to get on programs to receive help but cant find anyone willing to help our rent runs about 425 a month and utilities another 200 is there anyone that can short term help us before we are kicked out of our place? we have tried all the local programs and the trustee helped once but said they cant help anymore any information would be grateful

[Conting]

theres two of us in our trailer and we both lost our jobs i receive 121 a week unemployment and am going to school. we have both tried to get on programs to receive help but cant find anyone willing to help our rent runs about 425 a month and utilities another 200 is there anyone that can short term help us before we are kicked out of our place? we have tried all the local programs and the trustee helped once but said they cant help anymore any information would be grateful

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

We have a resource that focuses just on Miami rent assistance programs and agencies. There are several places that focus on housing, rental, and eviction prevention in Miami Dade area. Call one or more of these non-profits for help and information. For example, some options include Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) (305) 416-2080, which is the local Public Housing Agency, as well as places like the Miami Dade County Homeless Trust (305) 375-1490 has eviction prevention programs and services.

My Needs are that I cant pay my Rent. My daughter got robbed and with that they have back me up on rent. On top of that my daughter has decided that she would move to Orlando because she has been asulted way to many times here in Miami. So now i have to come up with all the rent which is 1,275.00 and I have a least until April. I do not make enough money in my job, but yeah I am looking for a Second job.Keep in mine I have two sons and myself that have to feed eveyday.

[Roger]

My Needs are that I cant pay my Rent. My daughter got robbed and with that they have back me up on rent. On top of that my daughter has decided that she would move to Orlando because she has been asulted way to many times here in Miami. So now i have to come up with all the rent which is 1,275.00 and I have a least until April. I do not make enough money in my job, but yeah I am looking for a Second job.Keep in mine I have two sons and myself that have to feed eveyday.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

So are need rent help and utility assistance and you in the northern California and specifically Oakland area. Looks like Alameda County? If so there may be some rent eviction prevention programs and also utility bill help. Try this resource for Alameda assistance programs which can be obtained from the following. Try calling the Oakland Community Action Partnership at 510-881-0300. Another leading agency in that part of the state is ECHO Housing, and their phone number is (510) 836-4826.

My unemployment ran out a few months ago. Welfare cannot help me unless I am pregnant. I am currently facing an eviction within 2 weeks from my apartment and I would like to keep my apartment instead of going to a shelter. mainly because the rent is relativly low and I wont find another like that. It is just that I have no cash coming in, not even for transportation to seek a job, or to buy anything like toilet paper, soap etc. My ligths will be turned of soon because I am receiving shut off notices from PSE&G. I just want to get myself on my feet. Years ago I was homeless, and I know what that is and once you become homeless it is extremely difficult to get your self on your feet. I get I got temporary food stamps but no cash, I am stranded, I just stuck watching whats left of my life disapear. I am extremely scared to death, and I feel hopeless.

[Meredith]

My unemployment ran out a few months ago. Welfare cannot help me unless I am pregnant. I am currently facing an eviction within 2 weeks from my apartment and I would like to keep my apartment instead of going to a shelter. mainly because the rent is relativly low and I wont find another like that. It is just that I have no cash coming in, not even for transportation to seek a job, or to buy anything like toilet paper, soap etc. My ligths will be turned of soon because I am receiving shut off notices from PSE&G. I just want to get myself on my feet. Years ago I was homeless, and I know what that is and once you become homeless it is extremely difficult to get your self on your feet. I get I got temporary food stamps but no cash, I am stranded, I just stuck watching whats left of my life disapear. I am extremely scared to death, and I feel hopeless.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

So are you in a home, or apartment? Rent or own? If you own, then look into Nevada foreclosure prevention programs and non-profit agencies. A large number of programs and resources are offered for people who are on the verge of losing their home. And there is also the homeless prevention program, which also offers other housing and foreclosure aid. Look into all these centers, and call a counselor for help or advice when the time is right. They may have some money for that deposit and mortgage payment you need.

my fiancee and I are needing to move out right away. Right now we are staying with his family and I dont feel that it is safe to stay there anymore. I am a full time student and I also work, he works full time but we remain very low income and can come up with a months rent at around 800, but we don't have enough money for a deposit.I am feeling that we may just have to be homeless, can you please help us out? or point me in the right direction?

[TimPfeifer]

My Hours At work have been cut very badly and I am the only one working in a house of 4 so i am like 300.00 dollars short for my rent this much. However all i am asking for is help this month due to the i will have a second job next week and my husband will get out and look for work or just get out. I am a single parent 14yr old daughter and 7yr old son. my car was impounded last month this made difficult to make it to work ilost my job and facing eviction at this point. My children and I were homeless for a year prior to getting this apartment. I pray that I don't put them through that situation again. Both of them are great students .I know they deserve better.I welcome any advice and information that can help me prevent becoming homeless again. PLEASE IF SOMEONE CAN HELP ME I WOULD BE VERY GREATFUL.

[nursedeborah]

My husband and I, along with our two boys, one age seven, the other nine months, only receive $561 in Cash Aid (going down to $516 in July) and our rent is $900 per month, not counting other bills, we are both looking for work but need help to keep from becoming homeless. Our manager is giving us a 3-day Notice but everywhere we've contacted seems to be without funding to aid us. Is there ANY way to keep us from losing our place as we can't even afford to move OUT of? Please help.

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HELLO NOT SURE WHERE YOU LIVE, BUT IF YOU GO TO THE COURT HOUSE YOU CAN FILL OUT THE NEEDED PAPERS TO STOP THIS EVICTION.

THIS IS ONE AREA THAT A JUDGE WILL NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO GO HOMELESS, ESPECIALLY WITH CHILDREN.

[D14]

My husband and I, along with our two boys, one age seven, the other nine months, only receive $561 in Cash Aid (going down to $516 in July) and our rent is $900 per month, not counting other bills, we are both looking for work but need help to keep from becoming homeless. Our manager is giving us a 3-day Notice but everywhere we've contacted seems to be without funding to aid us. Is there ANY way to keep us from losing our place as we can't even afford to move OUT of? Please help.

[ParkerP]

I am trying to find help for my son who does not have a computer, he rents and apt in Sherman Texas, when he lost his job the manager told him to not worry about the
water bill, to just pay 25 dollars when he got his un-employment check, the water bill is now 200.00 dollars, a company out of canada has taken over the apts so now the agreement he had with the manager is no longer valid he was served with papers saying he has to pay the 200.00 dollars by the first of the month or go to court he makes 402.00 a month in un-employment his rent is 440.00 a month...he has been looking for a job everywhere in Sherman, and now faces being homeless, he has a daughter that he sees on weekends which will stop if he is homeless is there anywhere in Sherman Texas he can get any kind of help...I would do this for my son if I had the money I do not...so if there is anywhere that he could get help could you please direct me to any organization that might be able to help ..Thank you for your help in advance....

[TesSLund]

my fiancee and I are needing to move out right away. Right now we are staying with his family and I dont feel that it is safe to stay there anymore. I am a full time student and I also work, he works full time but we remain very low income and can come up with a months rent at around 800, but we don't have enough money for a deposit.I am feeling that we may just have to be homeless, can you please help us out? or point me in the right direction?

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Sorry to hear about your husband losing the job. At least you are working. Maybe they will extend your contract into June. In the meantime, try this for information on rental assistance programs in Kentucky. http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/sec ... tucky.html Fayette County and Lexington are served by this section 8 housing agency, which can be reached at (859) 281-5060. They may have vouchers for you, or just advise you on where to go to for rent help.

I am currently working, but my assignment will end on 5/27/11. I am 9 wks pregnant and have been experiencing severe morning sickness along with abdominal pain due to a rupture cyst. Therefore, will be harder to find another job soon since I never know how my days would be like. My husband just lost his job today (5/17/11) and I'm really stressed out since our rent is $949 and we have many other bills to pay. I also have 2 children ages 12 and 9 which makes it harder because now we are really going to be struggling since there'll be no more income coming in after this month. Any assistance I can get for rent will be greatly appreciated or any programs that can help us out until my husband is able to get a job. Thank you for your time.

[Laz]

I am currently working, but my assignment will end on 5/27/11. I am 9 wks pregnant and have been experiencing severe morning sickness along with abdominal pain due to a rupture cyst. Therefore, will be harder to find another job soon since I never know how my days would be like. My husband just lost his job today (5/17/11) and I'm really stressed out since our rent is $949 and we have many other bills to pay. I also have 2 children ages 12 and 9 which makes it harder because now we are really going to be struggling since there'll be no more income coming in after this month. Any assistance I can get for rent will be greatly appreciated or any programs that can help us out until my husband is able to get a job. Thank you for your time.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Well, if you need to repair your credit to stay in housing, yes, some apartment communities now really as much on credit scores as anything. Here is a listing of various debt consolidation and credit repair programs and options. You may want to try a non-profit debt consolidation or credit counseling agency in your area of California. Many of them offer their services for free, or at least very low cost. And they usually are aware of homeless prevention programs as well.
http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/hel ... _debt.html

Hello,

I can't believe my life has come to this. I am 52, single, currently unemployed ( check every 2 weeks is $ 344/ $688 for the month) and living in Huntington Beach. My room mate has moved out today and I sit here in panic, not knowing how I'm going to survive. My portion of the rent is $875, but with no room mate, it jumps to $1750. I'm waiting to hear if a couple is going to clear the credit check with my property management co. but I am so stressed...If this does not happen, I will then become homeless. Not sure what has happened to my life in the past few months. I use to have a job, use to have money, use to be able to pay my bills, to eat, to buy gas, to see my grandson and now, I am all alone, having major anxiety as to what do I do, where do I go??? My family has basically disowned me, I guess they've decided that helping me is a worthless cause. And I guess maybe I am. I have sent out a zillion resumes, as I can't drive anywhere, no $$ for gas. And for as many resumes as I'm sending out, I'm getting no response. Maybe I am too old, maybe I am over qualified or maybe it is my credit. In June of 2009, I signed up with debt consolidation company. I gave them 7 accounts to handle/reduce my debt. As of Dec 2010, they had only settled 2 and have made more than $6K on me. So, really, I am finding it hard to find a reason to go on. I am tired, very tired of the everyday struggle to survive. So, I came across your link, not sure what if any help you can suggest but any would be greatly appreciated. What is left for me now, don't know, maybe living out of my car or standing on an off ramp somewhere, I just don't know anymore.


Thank you for your time,

[erkel]

Hello,

I can't believe my life has come to this. I am 52, single, currently unemployed ( check every 2 weeks is $ 344/ $688 for the month) and living in Huntington Beach. My room mate has moved out today and I sit here in panic, not knowing how I'm going to survive. My portion of the rent is $875, but with no room mate, it jumps to $1750. I'm waiting to hear if a couple is going to clear the credit check with my property management co. but I am so stressed...If this does not happen, I will then become homeless. Not sure what has happened to my life in the past few months. I use to have a job, use to have money, use to be able to pay my bills, to eat, to buy gas, to see my grandson and now, I am all alone, having major anxiety as to what do I do, where do I go??? My family has basically disowned me, I guess they've decided that helping me is a worthless cause. And I guess maybe I am. I have sent out a zillion resumes, as I can't drive anywhere, no $$ for gas. And for as many resumes as I'm sending out, I'm getting no response. Maybe I am too old, maybe I am over qualified or maybe it is my credit. In June of 2009, I signed up with debt consolidation company. I gave them 7 accounts to handle/reduce my debt. As of Dec 2010, they had only settled 2 and have made more than $6K on me. So, really, I am finding it hard to find a reason to go on. I am tired, very tired of the everyday struggle to survive. So, I came across your link, not sure what if any help you can suggest but any would be greatly appreciated. What is left for me now, don't know, maybe living out of my car or standing on an off ramp somewhere, I just don't know anymore.


Thank you for your time,

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Columbia where? There are multiple Columbia, including South Carolina, Missouri, I think Maryland and I am sure other states.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... e_pro.html
Here is an example of a link for programs in Columbia County. Just not entirely sure which state you need help in. But htere are programs that can help with landlords and back rent.

My family and I are about to be homeless. I have 4 children 3 of which are living with me. We have not had water or electricity for over a month due to my landlord turning them off. I reside in Columbia County and they say that the only thing they can do is take my children because they have no funding. I am totally lost on what to do as I only have a few days till I lose my children. Please contact me with any help you would know of at my email.

[Bre12]

My family and I are about to be homeless. I have 4 children 3 of which are living with me. We have not had water or electricity for over a month due to my landlord turning them off. I reside in Columbia County and they say that the only thing they can do is take my children because they have no funding. I am totally lost on what to do as I only have a few days till I lose my children. Please contact me with any help you would know of at my email.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Some programs in Hillsborough County Florida include the non-profit community Action Program (CAP), which can offer rent help and information. (813) 272-6776. Tampa Bay area has a Salvation Army Tampa Area Command, and that number is 813-226-0055. Another charity to try for aid is Hillsborough County Catholic Charities (813) 631-4370
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... tance.html

MY HUSBAND ,SON,AND MYSELF ARE HOMELESS. WE ARE CURRENTLY LIVING FROM PEOPLE. AT THE PRESENT WE ARE STAYING WITH MY DAUGHTER IN A SMALL 2BDRM APT. SHE HAS A BOYFRIEND AND 2 SMALL CHILDREN ALSO. HER LANDLORD THREATENED TO EVICT HER IF HE CAUGHT ANYONE STAYING WITH HER AGAIN, BUT SHE DOESNT WANT ME OUT ON THE STREET, AS I AM VERY SICK. I WAS INA COMA & ON LIFE SUPPORT A FEW YRS. AGO. I HAVE SYSTEMIC LUPUS EURETHAMATOSIS, MEDDULARY SPONGE KIDNEY DISEASE (IVE HAD OVER 20 SURGERIES ON MY KIDNEYS), FIBROMYALGIA,DIABETES AND IVE BEEN BATTLEING CANCER FOR A FEW YRS. NOW. I RECENTLY WAS TOLD I HAVE A TUMOR ON MY BOWELS. HOWEVER I AM HOSPITALIZED QUITE OFTEN. RECENTLY NEEDING BLOOD ON MORE THEN 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS IN THE LAST 6MTHS. THATS HOW OFTEN I AM BLEEDING OUT MY RECTUM & HOW FAST. wE LIVE IN HILLSBORO COUNTY, FLORIDA. CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHO MAY BE ABLE TO HELP US. MY HUSBANDS UNEMPLOYMENT RAN OUT OVER 9MTHS AGO & HE CANT FIND A JOB ANYWHERE. WE HAVE NO VEHICLE, BUT HE DOES RIDE A BIKE EVERYWHERE TO PUT IN APPLICATIONS.PLEASE,PLEASE CAN YOU HELP US...IVE STAYED IN A TENT FOR 6MTHS, BUT GOT ATE UP BY RED ANTS & IT WAS SO HOT OUTSIDE THAT I WOUND UP IN THE HOSPITAL.