https://www.reddit.com/r/almosthomeless/comments/1izuxzo/eviction_hearing_was_today/
created by Pixipunk on 28/02/2025 at 00:27 UTC*
165 upvotes, 66 top-level comments (showing 25)
EDIT: I found a job! I start in 6 hours. I appreciate everyone's advice and support. It truly makes me feel better. Life is hard sometimes,and I felt like giving up. I'm still being evicted, but I can find a hotel for a few days, because I swallowed my pride and reached out to a friend who is going to help me out. Thank you all again. Your kindness means a lot to me.
I have been out of work since November,my boyfriend is filing disability which takes forever, there's no money coming in. I don't have food stamps or unemployment because I messed up applying. I have fixed both of them, it's going to be weeks for unemployment to be fixed,food stamps will happen faster. I am very grateful they are fixed. However I can't use food stamps to pay for housing. I don't have family nor does my boyfriend that can help us,we don't have kids so we don't qualify for most programs that are available. If there is help it's not available on our area. We don't have a car to go to a new place to live. I also have 3 dogs that I am 100% not giving up. I have applied for 115 jobs, gotten interviews,and haven't received any offers to work. I was at my last job for almost 6 years. I'm at my wits end. I feel helpless and hopeless. Like we don't matter. What is left to try? What can I do? I'm willing to do whatever it legally takes. I just need one person to care and give me a hand up.
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Comment by stimpf71 at 28/02/2025 at 00:57 UTC
43 upvotes, 3 direct replies
I was homeless for 3 months. I had money for a tent and a sleeping bag, and showers at the YMCA. The homeless shelter tried to induce insanity by putting me outside. I found work on Craigs list as a janitor. I was lucky to have ssdi and, got a room to rent in Portland.
Comment by Savings_Phase1702 at 28/02/2025 at 01:14 UTC
21 upvotes, 3 direct replies
I can try to give you some leads for help but I need to know these things
Where do you live city and state How old are you What kind of work did you do for 6 years and you were laid off in November correct How old is your boyfriend What is your boyfriend's disability I asked that because there are certain disabilities that get priority treatment over others not just to be nosy There are programs that we can find that will help you but you do have a problem and that's your dogs and I understand because I have three cats and I refuse to go anywhere without them I just had to make more money so that I could afford to keep them with me You might want to look into whether or not you could temporarily put them into foster care until you're living situation becomes more stable you would still be able to visit them and see them but someone else would be able to take care of and feed them and keep them safe I'm pretty sure that they're you're not going to find a housing program that's going to let you have three dogs and that's going to leave you only choice being a tent. Call your local animal aid that's not necessarily the shelter try to find animal aid there are some programs where they might can provide you with food for them but again it's the issue of housing you have to make a decision on whether or not you will put a roof over your head and your dogs be taken care of temporarily by someone else are you keep your dogs and you live outside or somewhere free that allows three dogs. Even if you got a temporary job and got a week ly motel room you would not be allowed to bring three dogs I hate to be the bearer of bad news I'm just telling you like it is I love animals too and I want you to do everything you can to keep your animals but you need to worry about putting a roof over your head and food.
If you just give me that little bit of information I asked for your city and state etc. I'll get on my computer and I'll do a little bit of research for you and see if I can find any program that will help you immediately it's totally up to you I'm just offering you my services because I think you need a helping hand I think everybody deserves helping hand I can't give you a helping hand but I might can give you some leads to a helping hand.
Comment by snowplowmom at 28/02/2025 at 01:43 UTC
14 upvotes, 2 direct replies
See if you can find someone who can foster the dogs for you. There are local groups on FB, you might be able to find someone kind who would take in the dogs for you and care for them until you're back on your feet and can take them back.
Comment by Far-Cup9063 at 28/02/2025 at 00:33 UTC
11 upvotes, 0 direct replies
So what happened at the hearing?
Comment by nghtslyr at 28/02/2025 at 01:52 UTC
10 upvotes, 3 direct replies
Do not do disability on your own. Hire a disability lawyer. This speeds up the process because they know what to file, what to say in the application, who they need to talk to etc. Their pay is when your appeal goes through. Disability will pay them out of any with held funds as you were waiting. It is 25% or $6000, whatever is higher.
When you get disability, your enrolled in Medicaid
Inaddition get on the list for housing.
Comment by MissPoohbear14 at 28/02/2025 at 01:16 UTC
7 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Oh wow... I'm so sorry. This is sad. Is there any Way you can put your belongings into a storage facility, until you figure out a place to go..? Too bad you don't have a vehicle or a van you could stay in...
Comment by [deleted] at 28/02/2025 at 01:29 UTC
14 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I'm sorry you're having to go through this. Your dogs are better off staying with you. I say that as a former vet clinic/humane society shelter worker. Do a Google search in your area for pet food banks and other services for them. For example: https://www.google.com/search?q=pet+food+for+homeless&rlz=1CAQTNX%5C_enUS1145&oq=pet+food+for+&gs%5C_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgDEAAYgAQyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIHCAkQABiABNIBCTEwOTUxajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8[1][2]
211, Catholic Charities, and general calling around to churches in your area might uncover lesser-known programs around you. You may get a hostile response calling to some churches, as I did at one time, but there may be some help to be found.
Comment by EndlesslyUnfinished at 28/02/2025 at 01:09 UTC
7 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Try the GigSmart app. I’ve been getting fill in work through them
Comment by Miscalamity at 28/02/2025 at 01:39 UTC
6 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I'm so sorry for everything you're going through 😭 I hope something gives. Have you looked up shelters for your area, are you on any other social media where you could look for rooms for rent? Any friends or people you know who might let you crash until you figure something out?
Comment by bopperbopper at 28/02/2025 at 02:17 UTC
7 upvotes, 1 direct replies
For food go to food pantries.
Comment by Content-Hurry-3218 at 28/02/2025 at 02:21 UTC
6 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Since food stamps and unemployment are in progress, housing is the biggest concern. Have you looked into rental assistance, local charities, or shelters? Some churches and community groups offer emergency help.
For work, consider gig jobs, temp agencies, or remote roles that don’t require a car. Even something temporary could help bridge the gap.
Comment by No-Plan5563 at 28/02/2025 at 11:35 UTC
6 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Neither one of you has a job, but you have 3 dogs? I am sorry that is borderline animal abuse. I hope they are small dogs
Comment by ElectronicTowel1225 at 28/02/2025 at 11:57 UTC
6 upvotes, 0 direct replies
It's hard. You also have to see the landlords side, no rent since November. Renting is a business, and for some, their only income to. I hope you can get in a family shelter or stay with your family. I hope ypur luck turns around. Work anywhere, if I lost my job I would work anywhere I could to make money. It would not matter as long as it was legal.
Comment by Ecstatic_Elephante18 at 28/02/2025 at 01:23 UTC
10 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Utilize your local 211 office - they should have TANF programs, or emergency cash assistance, seems like you went the legal aid route- search your state disability rights group- there should be agencies that assist with preventing the eviction of someone pending disability benefits
Comment by Mundane_Law9840 at 28/02/2025 at 01:25 UTC
12 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Shiftsmart app if ur in a metro they hire within a day after virtual orientation. Training and conduct videos.
Comment by Aging_Cracker303 at 28/02/2025 at 00:29 UTC
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Did you go to the hearing? What happened?
Comment by Solid-Specific7080 at 28/02/2025 at 03:50 UTC
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Try to apply at Walmart. Try posting in the r/assistance Reddit group for financial help also. Go fund me
Comment by Spirited_Concept4972 at 28/02/2025 at 16:53 UTC*
6 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Who I really feel sorry for is the animals, they are the innocent ones who can’t fend for their selves,. I can’t believe someone would have three dogs and be unemployed. This is not fair to the animals.
Comment by smeebjeeb at 28/02/2025 at 20:17 UTC
6 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Always with the dogs. You know, that really puts you behind the 8 ball. Dogs are a luxury.
Comment by OldNFLFullback at 28/02/2025 at 00:44 UTC
11 upvotes, 1 direct replies
What is the disability that prevents your boyfriend from working?
Comment by pinksocks867 at 28/02/2025 at 03:19 UTC
7 upvotes, 1 direct replies
When you are employed again, do not gamble or get tattoos until you have a large emergency fund
Comment by guestquest88 at 28/02/2025 at 00:32 UTC
4 upvotes, 1 direct replies
What area of the country are you in?
Comment by K_A_irony at 28/02/2025 at 02:22 UTC
4 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Do you have a car or a bicycle? If so can you do door dash, uber, uber eats etc?
Comment by Bootsiuv1101 at 28/02/2025 at 02:42 UTC
8 upvotes, 0 direct replies
All of these suggestions are a nice way of saying “sorry about your luck”.
None of these programs mentioned will help her without dependents to support.
OP, have you considered starting a go fund me and asking people for help?
Even mention it here on Reddit. If enough people see it and care to help, you might get lucky. I’d certainly donate a couple bucks if it could alleviate your fears.
At the very least, you might get a few dollars to help you while you try and figure things out.
Is there any leeway in regards to working out a payment plan with your landlord?
You can attempt to pull on heart strings if it’s a private owner. If it’s a corporation, they won’t care.
Considering this is truly an emergency is there ANYONE who you can beg for help friend family or otherwise? Put your pride aside and ask anyone who will listen for help.
I’ve been where you are. With only 10 days to pay and not sure how I was going to pay it. It’s a truly terrifying feeling, especially with no car to move out with. So I empathize with how you feel right now.😔
I am sorry you’re going through this. I will pray for you guys. 🙏
On an aside you guys have to figure out a way to work asap. I know it’s hard and you’ve been trying. That’s good, now try twice as hard.
Because without jobs you’ll just be in this position again in two months. It’s no way to live.
Good luck and God bless.