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Help with Rent, Security Deposit, Utility Bills

Starshine started this conversation
Aug 19, 2010

Many people come here in need of help with rent, security deposits and help with utlility bills to name a few. Althought this won't solve everyone's problems it may help some.

Here are some places you may recieve help and remember that many people apply so you take a chance and hope your needs are meet to some degree. 

http://www.modestneeds.org/

Has helped with rent and car repair before from a few people I know. You can apply on line to see if they can help you and if you meet the qualifications. 

 http://www.microgiving.com/

Is another source for assistance and I know of  three people here that have applied and know a person very active with the with the organization.

http://www.svdpusa.org/Contact.aspx

Here are a few of the programs they St. Vincent de Pauls helps out with. See the link for your nearest one to see if and what they can help you with. There are more programs they help out with at the link above. 

# Food programs
# Emergency financial assistance
# Emergency transportation
# Disaster relief and victim services
# Rent/mortgage assistance
# Low-cost housing 

http://www.grantedwish.org/index.cfm

I have applied here before and it is a one time shot at applying. They were not able to help me but read the stories to see if they can help you. 

 http://www.wishuponahero.com/

You can make up to three wishes and best if they are under $100 each. You can check the catagories to see which you like to put your wish in. 

Then I found a place JewishFamilyServices and if you put those words into google.com for your nearest one they may be able to help you. One person on this site came from Indiana to California and they helped with a security deposit and the security deposit they recieved was under $500. 

ON UTILITIES: Phone, electric and gas. Call your local companies for each as they all have a program for low income people and be sure to get on them if you meet their requirements. I have been on the program and off them since living in California.  Remember to turn off what you aren't using and unplug things like microwave that you aren't using as they do draw energy when plugged in...

http://www.treeofwishes.com/

 http://www.cyberbeg.com/

The last two I tried long ago but never stuck with them. You can try them.

Then you can always apply for hud housing, section8 or housing authority and get on the waiting list.

If you need more information see my blog at

  http://starshine1.aidpage.com/

Wishing us all the best during these tough times to get the help we need.

Take care everyone and be sure to help your neighbors in some way...

Starshine

 

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ms. haiti
Apr 13, 2012
 in response to dimples4601...   hello my name is ms.haiti. im in the same sitution as the one u posted. did u get the advise? if so can u help me????
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please help#1
Nov 4, 2011
my name is tammy. I am moving,on november15.To valley,NE. i am on disability.i had to pay rent at my current apt.for half the month. i also had my car insurance,pononebill. i get foodstamps in the amount of 65.00 so i have to use some of my ssi to get groceries.my ssi i recieve is 674.00 a month.the reason im moving is because its a apt through douglas county housing,and my rent is only 192.oo a month.which is a godsend,because i've been really struggling to make ends meet.i am looking for an agency,or church that could help me with my deposit. i need to come up with 300.00. If anyone has some advice or informatoin on where i can get help please call me ASAP @402-731-2861
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newcaligirl
Oct 8, 2011
 in response to america...   America, This is what I know 4 Sure… I am from Mass. & now live in Cali. the one thing that I can pass on to U is that most people who live in shelters get their section 8 before anyone else, if U are pregnant or have small children & living in a shelter it is even faster. As long as U are doing the required things Ur case/social worker is asking U to do. If U are in that motel and U are paying the fees I suggest U find a shelter & let them place U. Aslo have as many family & friends apply for U in housing lotteries in their areas. If U should get housing someplace U may not want to live continue to look ( so to speak ) and U should be granted after a certain amount of time to take ur voucher where u want to. Hope this helps
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stuckinhell
Jul 7, 2011
Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of info...time is not my friend right now & I've exhausted most of what I was able to come up with, to no avail... I appreciate your effort to help others ;)
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dimples4601
Jun 30, 2011
 in response to Starshine...   i am in situation where is i need help with my security deposit,it is $750.00 and i am on a fixed income i can barely make ends meet.i really need help trying to come up with a security deposit.i am expecting my first grand daughter in august.my lease isn't up till august but im trying to secure place so that i i will have place to move .i am mother of four 3 of my children are grown but my oldest daughter whom is pregnant is moving in with me and my youngest child.my current landlord is harrassing me to move asap but im on sec-8 i am not able to move til august i get my briefing july21 but cannot turn papers in until august......what resources can help?
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royal stage
Jun 16, 2011
i need help fast i am aboutto lost my home i am unemployed
i only have three thousand to pay it off and i have little boys
my one son has autisum and he has of things to go through
and i have to get them things they need so by the grace of god help fast
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Starshine
Mar 31, 2011
 in response to angelstone2424...   You are welcome...
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angelstone2424
Mar 31, 2011
thanks :) i am filling out the modest needs application right now.
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Starshine
Mar 31, 2011
 in response to angelstone2424...   Hi and you are welcome.
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Starshine
Mar 31, 2011
 in response to angelstone2424...   Hi and good luck with the links.
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angelstone2424
Mar 31, 2011
hi yall. heres our situation my husband and i and our 2 boys(ages 4 and 1) are currently living in an extended stay place in Illinois. We have found an apartment, but need help with the security deposit. I have called catholic charities and they said they cant help us at this time. I am checking out the modest needs website to see if we can gEt help THrough them. if anyone else knows where I can look to get help with a security deposit, please let me know. I have read all of your comments and am checking out some of the links provided.
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Starshine
Feb 26, 2011
 in response to aleamon98...   You are welcome and I hope it helps you!!!
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Anonymous
Feb 26, 2011
Thank you for posting this and directing me to it. I appreciate it so much!
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Starshine
Jan 22, 2011
 in response to AngelEyezOfMine...   Your are welcome and thank you. I hope you have a blessed weekend and all works out.
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AngelEyezOfMine
Jan 22, 2011
Thank you for your assistance. Have a blessed weekend
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Starshine
Jan 12, 2011
 in response to america...   

Hello and I am so sorry that happened. Did they tell you why you were knocked down? I would try the links above to see about getting help in help with rent and security deposits.

I have been looking for a program for your city, I found this and best it gives you pantry food times and location. I would call to see if they know of any places for the help you need.

CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE

Rental Help:  Massachusetts
   
-    
More From HUD     -
-       What is Public Housing?
-       What are Housing Choice Vouchers?
-       Fair housing
-       More rental assistance
-       Income limits
-       Landlords
-       Tenants
-       Senior citizens
-       People with disabilities

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants.  To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

-       Search for a subsidized apartment

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

-       PHAs in Massachusetts
-       Links to PHA websites
-       Questions? Email us
or call (800) 955-2232

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

Need advice?
-       Contact a housing counseling agency

-    
Other Massachusetts Resources     -
-       Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development  - find out where to apply for rental assistance
-       MassAccess - find accessible, affordable and market rate rental housing
-       Find units for rent in rural Massachusetts
-       Independent living centers - for seniors and people with disabilities
-       Search for federal tax credit rental housing
-       Help with your utility bills
-       Tenant rights, laws and protections
-       Housing resources for seniors
-       Rental Housing Resource Center  - provides assistance to Boston landlords and tenants who have rental housing issues

   
 

I know you were number one on the public housing authority list and here is the page to find with housing authority to contact to find out what happen to you losing your number one position on the housing list.
 
 
For an optional shared housing I would check this out.
 
For a growing number of persons faced with losing their independence and struggling to keep housing costs within their budget, shared housing is an affordable and viable alternative.

A home sharer might be a senior citizen, a person with disabilities, a working professional, someone at-risk of homelessness, a single parent, an AIDS patient, or simply a person wishing to share his or her life and home with others. For these people, shared housing offers companionship, affordable housing, security, mutual support and much more.

Shared living has been known to enhance the health and well-being of all people and allows people to remain independent in their home. Home Sharing also preserves neighborhoods, creates an affordable housing and saves housing and healthcare dollars.
 
I hope this helps you and keep checking the free online classifieds for roomate situations and more work if you need it. Here is a list of job ideas and the main page post different means of work, free lance writing etc..
 
I am on the waiting list out here and it is coming up 3 years in March plus I hound my reps. I know it is hard as I don't get much of a chance to look at craiglist.org jobs people send to me so off to do a bit of that too.
 
Wishing you the best
Starshine

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america
Jan 12, 2011
i have been liveing in a motel room in wrentham mass for a long time and i applied for houseing i was number one on the list. then they knocked me down. i could really use help with keeping my motel or a apartment.
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Starshine
Dec 7, 2010
 in response to Icare2...   Jewish Family Services,although a great organization has from what I was told by people trying to use the services has limited their services to those of the Jewish faith. Maybe, in time when funds are better they will open their doors again to everyone.
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Icare2
Dec 7, 2010
 in response to aurora1007...   JewishFamilyServices and modestneeds.org
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Starshine
Dec 2, 2010
 in response to missmommy...   Hello missmommy
That is so nice and thank you very much. You are in my prayers and I hope you get what you need. You are so sweet and I need that. God will bless you and continue to do so by lighting up people's lives.
Hugs
Starshine
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