I don't know what to do.....
By Lexus656
@Lexus656 (672)
United States
March 18, 2009 12:07pm CST
Well I just found out that my boyfriends mother is living without power and electricity. I don't know how she does it. Several years ago her and her 2nd husband broke up and to this day she is holding onto that house. Her children grew up there and she's had the house for a very long time. She recently got laid off as well and there's nothing we can do to get her somewhere that is safer and easier for her to live in. I need help guys, ideas or ways that I can make where she is staying better for her. We don't have the extra money to help her right now and she wont move in with us so where do I turn?
2 responses
@jands1 (835)
• United States
18 Mar 09
Aww Lexus565! *hugs* Life really does kick us in the teeth sometimes.
Very few people know that the Salvation Army has run, for many years, an emergency funding program. They will pay an utility bill once a year for a household.
Look into this to see if they can help her get power restored and caught up on her bills. This is something the Salvation Army is great about doing. 
Let me know how it turns out Lexus565!
Let me know how it turns out Lexus565!@jands1 (835)
• United States
18 Mar 09
You are most welcome Lexus! I really hope they can provide support for her. They have many wonderful programs and do not force religion on anyone. They will even help her with some food and vouchers to use at thrift stores if she has need.
Heck, they will help anyone. Might want to look into that for your family Lexus: You have missed some work and will be tight on money.
@IchigoLover (177)
• Singapore
18 Mar 09
if i not wrong,some country provide financial aids to unemployed people.I recommend you finding jobs for her or a temp job until you can find a stable one for her.You could also gives some money to your boyfriend and tell him to keep it as a secret if you do not want to let her know.
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@Lexus656 (672)
• United States
18 Mar 09
That's the problem she can't work becuase she can't shower regularly she has to go to the local ymca and stuff. Plus with the way that the econmoy is right now there isn't alot of financial help in the area. If I had any money that I could give her I definitley would but right now that just isn't an option. I have a small son who I take care of on my own. He's sick alot and I've been out of work for several days. I've looked through a ton of options but nothing is seeming to fit right now.
