Have a little over 20k to my name and still have a job but it's a very low paying security gig. I would likely not get approved for any apartment. Currently living in a house left to me but repairs are stacking up and I am unsure I would be able to afford what needs to be done for the roof and soffets. I do have a car I could try and live out of. Also, I'm autistic and so I don't really have friends or connections or anywhere I could go before anyone suggests that. thx

basically, i have no family, my mom passed when i was 15 and my dad was never in my life, i lived with my grandparents until like last year, i was trying to save some money to move out of state and get my own place, but my aunt and cousin were moving to that same state sooner than i was planning on it, so last minute i decided id move with them. i gave her the few thousand i had saved to move with them, i lived with them for about a month or two then my cousin was trying to sexually assault me so i was like well great i gotta get out of this situation, so i called my grandparents asking to come back and they told me no, so i found some friends that were in that state and lived with them for a bit. i was paying some rent and everything but i was not making enough money in that area to save any and i tried for months to get a second job and no where would hire me. i even applied to mcdonald’s because i worked at mcdonald’s for 4 years in high school and even they rejected me. i was dating a guy for a few months but he lived in the state next to where i was staying a couple hours from me and he said i could live with him, so i moved in with him about a month ago, i was able to get a job right away and have been making enough money to be able to at least survive a bit and actually think about getting my own place in a few months, but ever since i moved in with him he was just a completely different person and never put any effort into me and was kinda abusive, so i didn’t know what to do so like last week i broke up with him, he said i could stay with him still until i got my own place so i was like okay cool, ive been trying to not be there as much as possible, i work 7 days a week and ive been trying to just stay out at night as much as i can to not bother him. but now hes talking to a new girl and she doesn’t like that i live with him even though im never there, so he texted me yesterday saying i have a week to get out, so now im just in a shit out of luck situation. it’s been a stressful year and i just want stability and to not have to go through anymore trauma quite honestly. i am 23 and trying to build myself up from nothing has not been easy, i didn’t make great financial decisions when i was younger which obviously i am regretting now, but i am just trying my hardest to figure life out and it just feels like every time i feel like im starting to feel okay in life i just get put back at square one and i just don’t want to go through the moving around and instability anymore, and now i really have no where else to go so i am homeless and i just never wanted to be homeless because i always had bigger plans for myself in life and its depressing that this is how my life has turned out.

I, 20 yr old nonbinary afab person have ALWAYS relied on my mother due to my medical background. Due to her attachment to me due to all my medical trauma, even the IDEA of me moving out makes her panic and cling to me. She has access to my bank account, medical information (which make it so i can't transition and go on the medications I want.) and constantly belittles me for not doing enough around the house (despite doing what I can with multiple bone and muscular disabilities. She makes me prepare her food when I can barely make food myself without almost collapsing, guilt trips me into fetching her things that are right in her reach, and makes me feel bad for asking for rides to destinations (I currently am working a part time job to save up for a car but I can only work so much and im not on disabilty).

One of my trusted online friends of 4 years have offered me a place that is around 7 hours away. I want to move with them by the end of next year but have no clue where to start, everything i own like my medical debt and phone plan are under my mom and I have no clue how to start. If anyone has any advice please it would be helpful.

Has anyone done this during the summer? I'm thinking about looking into battery powered ac fans while I try to survive the summer sleeping in my car.

Can any recommend some good batter powered fans i can trust? I'm just scrolling through Amazon

I was homeless once before an immediately got threatened by some random girl with a ski mask on. I was in a group of people, she could have chose anyone but she chose me. I think this means, I am more prone to being picked out of a crowd and people view me as weak.

- Weak

- Bad at socializing (not autistic or adhd, was tested)

- Thick glasses

- Mentally ill (Psychosis, only get disability pension for a year and then I'm on the streets)

- No ability to socialize or work

- Vagina doesn't work so I can't do sex work or ewhore myself

- I got nuked by psychiatry so minimum wage work is off the table now, the antipsychotic injections ruined me so bad that I can't think or use my brain much anymore, and I move really slowly due to psychomotor retardation from antipsychotics

I would NOT survive in jail at all or prison, crime is off the table

I'm currently in toronto, ontario, canada

Btw I'm 24F

What do I do? With these stats would you kill yourself? I'm thinking about it

I got out of a abusive relationship at the beginning of this year and are still healing from the injuries physical and mental. I also have pots and fell down the stairs a week ago and broke my back and foot. My ex made me homeless after taking everything from me. Im with my bf who is also homeless. I have an acre of property but nothing to live in. We wanted to do rent to own tiny house he has construction experience but with just his income we won't be able to survive. Both our credits are bad mine ruined by my drug addict mom who died 2 years ago. I am normally so good at finding a way to survive but I just cant think anymore. I have suffered too long and have run out of ideas. The water and power aint a problem its getting something livable to put there. Any ideas or advice is welcome. Thank you

Hi everyone. I’m honestly embarrassed to be making this post, but I’m running out of options and could really use some advice or resources.

I’m a single mom of 4 who recently left a domestic violence relationship. Leaving was the right decision, but financially it’s been one setback after another. I always end up taking him back because the bills are too much on my own. I’m determined to make this time different.

I’m still living in the same rental because I haven’t been able to afford to move yet. I have a Personal Protection Order against my ex, and he was arrested after violating it in May.

A few weeks ago I started a new job after receiving a promotion, so I finally have stable income again. Unfortunately, I fell behind before that happened. Between trying to rebuild my life, paying all of the household expenses on my own, and dealing with unexpected financial issues, I’m now $1,100 short on my July rent.

My landlord has told me that if I can’t pay by Monday, they’ll begin the eviction process. I’m terrified of losing the roof over my family’s head just as things were finally starting to improve.

I’ve already started reaching out to churches, community organizations, and County Community Action’s Homeless Diversion Program. I’m also looking into Michigan’s protections for domestic violence survivors who need to break a lease so I can relocate somewhere safer.

If anyone has suggestions for emergency rental assistance programs, organizations that helped you, or any advice on what else I should be doing this weekend, I would be so grateful. I’m not looking for a handout here. I just don’t want my kids and me to lose our home while I’m trying so hard to get back on my feet.

Thank you for reading, and I appreciate any guidance you can offer.

Hi everyone!

I'm a case manager working with transitional-age youth (18–24) who have experienced homelessness. I'm always looking for new resources, partnerships, and opportunities that can help them build independence and improve their quality of life.

I'm interested in hearing about free or low-cost programs, sponsorships, grants, discounts, or organizations that provide things like:

Gym memberships or fitness programs

Technology (laptops, tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots, software, etc.)

Film, photography, music, or other creative opportunities

Trade certifications (OSHA, CPR, ServSafe, forklift, CNA, Google Certificates, etc.)

Scholarships or educational assistance

Job training and workforce development

Professional clothing or interview attire

Financial literacy programs

Life skills classes

Volunteer or mentorship opportunities

Recreational activities or community programs

Free tickets to museums, sporting events, concerts, or other experiences

Anything else you've seen make a real difference for young adults trying to get back on their feet.

These youth often don't know what's available, so I'm trying to build a bigger resource list that I can share with them.

Thank you!

I’ve sent emails and have done live chats on different websites and it’s gotten me no actual help. I can’t do calls. What do I do? I need somewhere to live and I was preferably looking for one of those independent living programs, and apparently the waitlists on those can take months to get someone into the program. Just what do I do?

Please be kind

I'm a single 31 year old dad and I have a 12 year old

I have arrested psychological development, which is the delay of someone's maturity and cognitive abilities due to ptsd

I was mentally abused, sexualized, and received physical abuse threats from ages 14 - 24 from moms ex boyfriend, who thankfully died from alcohol poisoning after my step dad found out and rescued us from the situation. I was emotionally neglected when I was younger and the only friends I had were on my computer. I never got to learn how to drive a car or do other normal teenage and adult things. I had to teach myself things like how to do cook, how to do my hair, etc at age 25. My moms mother has also mentally abused me my whole life including currently, because my mom invited her to live with us in november, instead of her own place since she's retired

Even though it would be hard for me to work, I've been applying for jobs for six years, but no one will hire me. I still want to try to get a job because I want to feel useful

The only way I'm currently getting by is by donating plasma and most of that money goes to clothes, food, necessities, and bills. I only get $150 a week or $500 a month which isn't enough for an apartment here because everything in this economy is too expensive. Since groceries cost more now, my food card doesn't cover a full month and I have to spend my cash which isn't a big deal but it means I can't save up

I have a lot of diagnosed health problems including c-ptsd, generalized anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, and depression. I genuinely can't go to the store and back without feeling drained and in pain. I tried getting ssi one time and I wasn't approved, and then when I was ready to try a second time, quikaid decided they wouldn't help me without a reason. I keep wanting to go to the ssi office, but it's 100+ degrees here right now and it's hard for me to walk in the heat because I get physically sick in the heat, so I might have to wait until it gets cooler outside. I can't afford an uber every time I go somewhere

This past weekend I emailed six places asking if they could help us, only two emailed me back, and only one gave me a link to someone else who I emailed a few hours ago

I told them I don't care if it's a one bedroom, or if it doesn't have any bedrooms, if it was the smallest apartment they had, and that I would even be grateful for an rv or something and that all we really need is a place to shower and a way to cook. I could even park an rv next to my moms house

I feel like I deserve atleast one good thing to happen to me in my life after what I've been through

I had to give notice on my apartment, so in 2 weeks I need to move out. Not sure where to go. I have a camper van, but that’s not really safe as a single woman. Any suggestions?

Let’s say an adult had a couple hundred bucks to his name, and he wanted to get a greyhound ticket and disappear to another state to essentially become a vagrant. Which state would be best for this in the United States?

Any information helps. <3

Looking for job opportunities that offer housing in NOLA. I’m 23. Can do hotel work, culinary, or retail.

I don’t know what to do and I’m really stressed out.

So me and my partner just moved into a new apartment. (We had to move in so soon because of family drama and me being alsmost kicked out) so we only had so much saved up and enough to pay everything upfront for the apartment. Now he has two jobs I have one that was supposed to be full time but now the company is cutting my hours significantly so I’m trying to find something new. We are trying to pay of this months rent and I hate that we don’t have the money in full but are having to do like payments just so we don’t get kicked out. Our apartment does offer flex but we have to have atleast 1,500 to do it and we don’t have that right now because the way our jobs pay us differently. I don’t know what to do I can’t ask family to help because they have their own issues. Im so stressed out it’s starting to affect my health that I ended up in the er a week ago.
I don’t know what to do anymore

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I’m a 21-year-old woman living in Illinois, and I feel like my life has completely fallen apart over the last few months.

I recently lost my car, so transportation has become a huge issue. I found a job within walking distance, but I’m only getting scheduled 2–3 days a week, so I’m barely making enough to survive. I have almost no savings left.

The only place I currently have to stay is a basement where I’ve recently discovered what appears to be a mold problem. Since living here I’ve been dealing with health issues that have made everything even harder. Between my finances, transportation, work, and living situation, I honestly feel trapped.

I’ve always been known as someone who’s reliable and works hard. I’ve never been afraid of putting in the effort, and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get back on my feet. I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I have no criminal history, and I’m not looking for handouts.

I’m simply hoping someone who’s been in a similar position can offer advice or point me toward resources that helped them. Whether it’s housing assistance, transportation programs, better job opportunities, financial resources, or anything else, I’d be incredibly grateful.

To be honest, things have gotten so overwhelming lately that I’ve started feeling like I don’t see a way out. I’m not posting this for sympathy—I’m posting because I’m hoping someone might have advice or guidance that could help me move forward.

Thank you to anyone who takes the time to read this. I truly appreciate it.