Hi. I have followed your blog a long time now. It breaks my heart to know you are now homeless. Though I am sure you have already explored this option, I feel as if I should mention it anyway, just in case. Have you considered Section 8 housing? I know you do not wish to be on welfare, but in a pinch, the program is there to help those who need it, and you should feel free to use it as long as you need. Ten years ago, I found myself in a situation with 3 youngsters and needed help with housing. Not only was the apartment safe and comfortable, but nicer than I dreamed. As my income grew, my rent went up and four years ago, I moved back into a "regular" apartment. The last two years I was there, I was paying market rent, but they allowed me to stay to build up my savings. As I said, I am sure you have already explored this option, but I hope you won't look down upon yourself for taking help from the government. Able to work or not, a "living" wage these days may not pay the bills, and being a single parent is hard enough without having to worry about a roof over your head. I wish I could give you a hug. You are such a strong and inspirational lady!
Section 8 housing is a marvelous program that helps millions of deserving people to obtain decent housing. I don't qualify for the program, however, and the last time it was opened in this area, a near-riot ensued due to the high demand.
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how dreadful for you. have you anywhere to stay.
praying for you xx Ann
hope you are all doing better now and that you are keeping warm!
love and prayers,
Lydia
Hi. I have followed your blog a long time now. It breaks my heart to know you are now homeless. Though I am sure you have already explored this option, I feel as if I should mention it anyway, just in case. Have you considered Section 8 housing? I know you do not wish to be on welfare, but in a pinch, the program is there to help those who need it, and you should feel free to use it as long as you need. Ten years ago, I found myself in a situation with 3 youngsters and needed help with housing. Not only was the apartment safe and comfortable, but nicer than I dreamed. As my income grew, my rent went up and four years ago, I moved back into a "regular" apartment. The last two years I was there, I was paying market rent, but they allowed me to stay to build up my savings. As I said, I am sure you have already explored this option, but I hope you won't look down upon yourself for taking help from the government. Able to work or not, a "living" wage these days may not pay the bills, and being a single parent is hard enough without having to worry about a roof over your head. I wish I could give you a hug. You are such a strong and inspirational lady!
Kelly
Dear Ann,
I appreciate your prayers. Thank you! Please continue to pray for us as, alas, we remain in an unhoused state.
Agape always,
Cynthia
Dear Lydia,
Hearing from you is always so lovely! I appreciate your prayers, too. Thank you!
Thanks be to God, we did keep warm over our unusually long and rainy winter.
Agape always,
Cynthia
Dear Kelly,
Section 8 housing is a marvelous program that helps millions of deserving people to obtain decent housing. I don't qualify for the program, however, and the last time it was opened in this area, a near-riot ensued due to the high demand.
I appreciate your thinking of us. Thank you.
Agape always,
Cynthia
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