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Originally Posted by divine1966
Yeah I hear you about homelessness. I volunteer in homeless shelters, two of them. One men shelter and the other is women/children. When I dint have time to go there I send a check. I am aware. It’s quite horrible and frankly many of us just one step from being homeless. It doesn’t take much, loss of job, loss of health etc etc and here you are, can’t afford anything and no where else to go but shelter.
Hopefully you can start planning your move, step by step and see what’s available out there. Rooting for you!!!!
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My research has revealed that when people become temporarily homeless it usually takes two to three months for them to get off the street. The chronically homeless have untreated mental illness, or addiction issues. Many homeless don't go to shelters because there is a lot of illness. Back in the day it was TB but now with Covid19...I can't imagine the paranoia that would evoke. In the town where I live most homeless avoid the shelter. Tent cities are more popular than shelters now. In the winter here all the churches open and allow the homeless to sleep in their auditoriums. I think this is a better system then the shelter. It's a kinder reality.
I have credit cards I can use. But Covid19 makes it more difficult as I am sure people are not renting out rooms at this time. The best strategy would be to have a lease going into the area. I am starting a support list of people to contact once in that area...you know, people I knew 30 years ago...who might be able to point me to resources. I have cousins in the area. I would have to swallow my pride and knock on their door. This whole thing is a lesson in humility.