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Homelessness happening in a matter of days, and I don't know what to do. Can anyone please help?
I'm not homeless yet but I will be in a matter of days. I'm a young, independent woman. I don't have any family or friends to help. I'm going to have to find a shelter soon and a job. I don't want to live in a shelter where people steal your belongings so I am minimizing the amount of things I own so that I will be able to carry it all or at least the important things in a back pack. I fear that a minimum wage job will not help me get enough income to finance a place of my own. I haven't been to college yet but I want to go very badly. I have never been able to afford it. I am super anxious about all of this. I'm afraid I won't make it as a homeless person. I'm not very strong and I have little skill. I'd like to know if there were professions out there that require a skill that maybe I can learn on my own and in short time. I admit that I have a hard time getting jobs. Is there any knowledge you have that could help me?
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Hello there,
I don't usually answer many questions, due to time limitations(I own this website), but I could not let this one go by.
You seem quite intelligent, and I hope you are able to avoid the streets if at all possible. As someone else mentioned, it is hard to come back from that lifestyle once you are there.
Of all the times you might be happiest about being female, this should should be one of them. There are MANY assistance programs which allow only women, and very VERY few that will allow men at all.
Without more information, it will be hard for me to point you toward local resources. As for the college business, let me share this: My ex went to college, and under several programs combined was paid to go. Yes, you heard that right, they paid her a stipend to attend a local college. It covered books, would have covered housing, had she needed it, and food. Her total out of pocket cost was zero.
I don't recall the specific grouping of programs, but I do recall that it was only available if you are female and under 24 years of age.
This may be something else to consider looking into immediately.
I realize your computer access may become limited, shortly, so I am going to leave you some ways to contact me with more info, so I can better help you:
Skype: DangerNerd (Russell Wagner)
E-mail: Dangernerd@gmail.com
Phone: 619-663-1505 (This is my personal, direct number.)
In your situation, I am telling you: Call at any hour, I will make time for you.
Please don't be ashamed to ask for help. We have all either had similar issues, or will have sometime in our lives. Get help now, give help later. :-)
Don't hesitate to call.
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First off mate, NOBODY 'makes it' as a homeless person. Best you can ever do is scrape by and stay alive...even then the hardships, poor diet and the elements will take a massive toll on your body and mind. The threats are numerous, and very real. So WHATEVER you have to do you've got to avoid this. Shelter is a safety net but as you realise...the environmet you'll be putting yourself into is far from a pretty one. Search your mind...is there really no family branch or old and loyal friend to turn to as first port of call? Retail jobs, as mentioned are quick to learn and the skills transferrable. Many fall back on them when it suits them, maybe between more skilled employment or even just for pin-money. Most employers will be a little daunted by you giving some sort of shelter or hostel as your address...you're handling their cash after all and might be reluctant to hire someone who can simply dissappear. Is there a casual friend or acquaintence you could be useful to in return for board...housekeeper while they're at work or something? Some relative you could be useful to? An older one...might want a sort of 'carer' in return for a roof? Kicking some ideas around here, that's all. Are you getting any? Don't know where you live, so I don't know what social services arrangement may be on offer. You SHOULD know, or MUST start finding out right now. Don't get fobbed-off, if there's something you're eligible for demand it. It's not charity, it's there for any of us if or when we need it. The further education and nice job you desire can be yours. Might take longer than you hope, might have to graft harder than seems fair. But keep focussed on it. And do whatever it takes to stay off the streets mate. There's often no way back. You have my very best wishes. ANY OTHER ADVISORS SEE THIS AND HAVE GOT REAL CONTACT DETAILS AND KNOW THE PROCEDURE???
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Try retail shops, they always have part time openings, and it makes it easier to have 2-3 jobs. Also you are building job skills like managing, organization, able to work electronic cashiers, keep inventory, and social skills. Also, you don't need a diploma or GED for them
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