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In reply to the discussion: I have been talking about the possibility of being homeless. Today I am homeless. I do not a shared [View all]Savannahmann
(3,891 posts)24. Give us your email address
If we all chipped in a dollar or two through Pay Pal, you could keep your apartment until you could get a room mate. There are literally tens of thousands of us. We can certainly help get you over the hump for a month or so.
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jwirr
Jun 2012
OP
It's easier in some cities than others. Where do you live? If there's a university nearby?
bloomington-lib
Jun 2012
#3
I would enjoy having a foreign student. I worked with students from Nigeria when I was in college.
jwirr
Jun 2012
#38
Bus route to local college and driving distance to colleges in Duluth. I am so glad of all the help.
jwirr
Jun 2012
#45
Sometimes, cities and towns will give you a month's rent in cases like yours
graywarrior
Jun 2012
#5
Google rent assistance for your area. There are organizations that can help in the short term.
Glimmer of Hope
Jun 2012
#10
I don't know if you're near Minneapolis, but here is one program in that city that might help
Arugula Latte
Jun 2012
#12
I was about to say that. Aside from yours that is the other great answer. n/t
vaberella
Jun 2012
#22
The St. Vincent de Paul Society will sometimes give out cash payments in emergency situations.
MADem
Jun 2012
#52
Yes. There are good organizations like that out there, and CCS helps connect people to them. n/t
pnwmom
Jun 2012
#53
In addition to Craigslist, check for local service providers for housing assistance.
Gormy Cuss
Jun 2012
#18
I thank you for the idea but first I want to see what I can do in the next few weeks.
jwirr
Jun 2012
#43
Jewish Family Services provide some emergency financial assistance services
nancyfladem
Jun 2012
#33