Hello to everyone, I may have double posted, but I didnt see my post when I hit the refresh button, So I wanted to create a profile and post again. I'm the mother of 3 and I recently lost my job. I have spent hours on top of hours trying to research programs or any type of assistance for families that have fallen into this economic blow. I've read that we are no longer in recession (post recession). And I wonder where they get this information?
I grew up in the projects, but worked my way out the hood 25 years ago for the sake of my children and their future. I have worked all my life and even had 2 jobs at a time because we do whatever it takes to provide for our children. I have went to job fair after job fair just to be told to go online and submit an application. I have submitted applications on line through job portals, dol listings, and any other site you can think of.
I have a ba in Criminal Justice/Psychology and was working on my MA in Clinical Psychology. But after losing my job I thought it would be a wise jump to change up my degree plan with hopes to graduating and making a career change.
There are no known programs for families that face tough times after losing their jobs. Your penalized for using up your 401k and long after the 401k is gone, your still left to wonder where your going to lay your head. I've done search after search for housing assistance or affordable housing just to find out that there is no such thing unless its low income, but yet low income seems to be a death sentence. And even if your willing to go that route, the waiting list for assistance or help is years long.
So you buckle up and keep just the necessities which are light/gas, water, food, rent, and you try to keep your car because not every place is public transit accessible and worst case scenario you can sleep in your car. But even that is too much when you don't have any income flowing into your home. McDonalds and any other place that may pay min wage says your over qualified. So where do you go? Who do you turn to?
How can you prevent your family from being homeless? What programs are out there for someone needing assistance or help urgently?
Why is it that the government provides housing and rent free programs for those that refuse to work, but those that have worked all their lives and fall into tough times cant get a helping hand?
This must be the most stressful situation I have ever been in my entire life and to be honest, I don't see how I'm going to survive. This is the first time I've admitted that thought *How will I survive*. I"ve told my kids that everything will be okay thinking that maybe I'd get a job... But reality is I'm scared and I'm tired!
If anyone knows of any links, information, or contact numbers that could point me in the right direction PLEASE post or email.
I think you could use some if not most of the information that I have on my homepage.click on my picture then blog then look for the postings.Good Luck and God Bless
Take a look at my homepage if you will. I have a lot of information that you probably could use.Just click on my picture then blog andlook for the postings use whatever you can. Good Luck and God Bless
I'm not the kind of person who asks for much, and especially not money. I'm usually the one fundraising to help out others. But now I find myself in a real dilemma. If you know anything about the state of Michigan, we've been in a one state recession for over a year now. In April of 2006 I lost my job. My husband has not worked since 2004 and is legally disabled. While he gets disability, it's not much. His medications alone cost almost $200.00 a month. And last September he was hospitalized for 11 days. We have over $20,000 in debts I am trying to pay. I finally found a part time job, but it doesn't even cover my housing & utilities. More often than not, we have to scrounge bottles & cans in order to be able to buy food. I live in a single wide, 30-year old mobile home. I was fortunate enough to get the county where I live to provide new doors for me last year but now there's a huge split in my kitchen floor. Of course there's no insurance on the home or my truck. I pray every time I drive back & forth to work that nothing happens. If anyone can find it in their heart to make a contribution, I would be forever grateful. And just as soon as I am back on my feet, I will pay it forward and monitor this site to see who I can help. I do have a paypal account and you can email me at quiltbugg8972@yahoo.com. Thank you for listening and for your kindness. God Bless!
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