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I cannot believe I’m admitting this, but I am in tears. Actually crying.

We have two weeks to move, we’re $3000 short of being able to move and we cannot find a place. AND we owe several thousand dollars to our current landlord. He is a kind man who has been very patient and is not to blame for this situation.

If God does not save us, then my family will be homeless.
 
My heart goes out to you and your family.
I will bring your intentions in front of the Blessed Sacrament.

I hope everything goes well for your family.

God Bless,
ChurchSuffering
 
Kephart said:
I cannot believe I’m admitting this, but I am in tears. Actually crying.

We have two weeks to move, we’re $3000 short of being able to move and we cannot find a place. AND we owe several thousand dollars to our current landlord. He is a kind man who has been very patient and is not to blame for this situation.

If God does not save us, then my family will be homeless.
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Can you speak to Section 8 housing. In the absolutely worst case scenario, I think if you were in danger of homelessness, they would probably bump you to the top of the housing list. Now, the apartments may not be the most wonderful, but I don´t think you would need to be homeless.

Also, can you speak to the United Way, bright and early, tomorrow, explain your situation, ask if there are any resources available which could help you.

Goodwill, in the area I used to live…(the office part, not the store) would do an assessment and refer people to the appropriate community resources.

Do you qualify for medical, utility assistance, food…etc.

There are actually bunches of programs.

For housing…Section 8.

There is St. Vincent de Paul which someone helps out. They are through the Catholic Church.

For food, there are Food Stamps…or SNAP…I believe that goes by state.

Utilities often offer budget billing so one doesn´t get slammed in the winter, and the give away things to reduce one’s usage. Once, I paid a one-time winter fee of $200, in the 1980s, and then budgeted it, only paid $70/month.

Do you qualify for any other kinds of assistance? If you don´t know…go to Goodwill…see if you can get an assessment and referral, because they should know your community resources.

For food, there are also food banks… feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank/

There are soup kitchens.

Once, I used a government cheese program. Every little bit helps.

For tax time, I once had a group of volunteers do my taxes, for free.

You seem to be operating at a deficit.

Once that happened to me though I was working full time. I babysat, made a few extra hundred dollars which helped me enough to make it up over the hump.

I clipped coupons…carpooled with a friend. I’d babysit for her, and she´d take me places in her car.

Another place I lived, a neighbor and I shared a taxi…went on double coupon days and she’d buy one, and I’d buy another. It helped.

Some places…believe maybe the Salvation Army…helps with budgeting, as do some banks.

acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofa/programs/tan Here’s another program…don´t know if you qualify.

Speak to churches, and explain your situation, ask for help. There is also Catholic Social Services.

Goodwill can sometimes give folks a voucher for, say, clothing. Once, they gave me a used wheelchair!
 
In New York State, they used to have an energy assistance program…once a year, called HEAP. I think the program differs by each state.

One can also speak to local utilities, ask if they have any additional programs. Sometimes, they do or can make some kind of payment arrangement.
 
My heart & prayers go out to you & your family…

Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

Amen.
 
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with you
Blessed are you among women, and blest is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen
 
Praying for you. Stay strong. Talk to your local government offices to check on getting assistance. Also talk to a your parish leader about any assistance the Church may be able to offer. They may not be able to give you money or a whole lot but if it comes to it they may be able to give you and your family shelter for the night or some food.
 
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Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now ever shall be world without end
Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen

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Praying!

Trust Jesus! Put all your faith in Him, you will see how everything will fall into place.
 
Prayers said. Look around and figure out what your options are. God Bless!
 
Dear Lord,
You are kind and merciful.
We pray You will lead Kephart in the direction of shelter, comfort and helpful advice.
In Jesus name,
Amen.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†

For Help in Trials

Most holy apostle St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor who delivered your beloved Master into the hands of His enemies has caused you to be forgotten by many. But the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hopeless cases–of things despaired of. Pray for me who feels so hopeless. Make use, I implore you, of that particular privilege accorded to you of bringing visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consolations and succor of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, in particular Kephart and her family, and that I may bless God with you and all the elect throughout eternity. I promise you, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, and I will never cease to honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to do all in my power to encourage devotion to you. Amen.

Prayer to Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe

St. Maximilian, amidst the hate and lonely misery of Auschwitz, you brought love into the lives of fellow captives and sowed the seeds of hope amidst despair. You bore witness to the world by word and deed that “Love alone creates.” Help me to become more like you. With the Church and Mary and you, may I proclaim that “Love alone creates.” To the hungry and oppressed, the naked and homeless, the scorned and hated, the lonely and despairing, may I proclaim the power of Christ’s love, which endures forever and ever. Amen.

Oh glorious apostle St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor who delivered thy beloved Master into the hands of His enemies has caused thee to be forgotten by many, but the Church honors and invokes thee universally as the patron of hopeless cases–of things despaired of. Pray for me who am so miserable; make use, I implore thee, of that particular privilege accorded thee of bringing visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consolations and succor of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly (for kephart and family financial problems and for kephart to find a new home and pay off her debts ), and that I may bless God with thee and all the elect throughout eternity. I promise thee, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, and I will never cease to honor thee as my special and powerful patron, and to do all in my power to encourage devotion to thee. Amen
 
Praying that the Lord may strengthen and guide you and your family. Also praying for all of your needs.

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!
 
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