I'll Be Homeless on 08/25/2010

**hoosierarcher** · 08-21-2010, 03:24 PM

The landlord of the place I was going to move to has reneged on me and I no longer have that apartment to move to and I live in a college town wherein apartments are not plentiful. They waited 2 weeks to tell me I couldn't move in. This leaves me just 5 days to find a place and move. Disappointed, sad and angry all at the same time.
Also I got hit with some unexpected bills and it wiped me out bank account ways. I have been waiting on a refund from an African Safari for 7 years and now it's supposed to come any day. They have told me this before. They only way I am not going to be homeless on the 25 is if that money transfer is made.
As I have never been this age before I had no idea how hard it is to get a good job when you're pushing 50. I keep hearing how over qualified I am. I guess it's time to become a hermit and live in a cave. Leaving on what my traps catch and what I find in dumpsters again. There is a certain freedom in such a life but it is also lonely for a gregarious guy like me.
I hate it when plans fall apart. But then again this is a different kind of survival situation and a chance to learn and grow as a person. Still for now I'll just be angry and disappointed with a touch of sadness.

**Rick** · 08-21-2010, 03:38 PM

Check with the Red Cross, the Salvation Army or your county Housing Authority. They may be able to arrange temporary housing and assist in finding some place permanent. Good luck and keep us posted!!!

**Sarge47** · 08-21-2010, 03:47 PM

Pushing 50? Try checking on driving a bus. I started at 56 and we have drivers doing it in their mid-70's. It's a job & can keep you going for awhile. Check your local food pantrys as well. Good luck!

**crashdive123** · 08-21-2010, 03:58 PM

Your a vet, check with the VA.

**Rick** · 08-21-2010, 04:12 PM

I don't know if this will help or not.

http://jobsearch.monster.com/PowerSe...iles&tm=60&dv=

http://evansville.craigslist.org/sea...nes&catAbb=jjj

**Justin Case** · 08-21-2010, 04:46 PM

Being over qualified is tricky, you will need to customize that part of the app to fit the job and what they are looking for,, I am so sorry to hear of your situation, I have been homeless and almost was again last month,, I wish you the very best of luck, Perhaps you could find some free legal help w/ that refund ? sometimes just a letter from a lawyers office can go a long ways, if you do end up homeless , Remember the churches usually give food to needy,,,,,,

**hoosierarcher** · 08-21-2010, 04:55 PM

I'm not worried about food. I can forage, hunt, trap, fish and dumpster dive. Food is EVERYWHERE.

**abe** · 08-21-2010, 05:01 PM

I'm a life member of the VFW and every now and then people need housing for a couple days, so we put them up in a motel and give them food vouchers. I know it doesn't sound like much, but it helps a little.

**hunter63** · 08-21-2010, 07:11 PM

I guess I can't add to much to what has already been suggested, SHTF happens in many ways.
I will offer a "Good Luck", use your head and skills, as best as you can.

Hang in there, man, and keep us posted.

**hoosierarcher** · 08-21-2010, 08:14 PM

It's a long story but suffices to say I don't get any VA benefits.
Before you jump to conclusions, I wasn't dishonorably discharged. Like I said it's a long story.
Anyway I have a some more options open to me but I can't do anything about them until Monday. I'm not worried about living in my truck or in a cave or my bivy. I just need a place to store my stuff that is cheap or free.

**Batch** · 08-21-2010, 10:20 PM

Churches often have programs that help and they will offer spiritual help, but, really don't shove it down your throat.

I wish you the best and hope all works out for you.

**rebel** · 08-21-2010, 11:19 PM

sorry to hear this. What about going to a different part of the country? Do you have any family to put you up and maybe know of a job?

**Rick** · 08-21-2010, 11:35 PM

Maybe I'm wrong on this but I seem to recall at the jamboree you said your mom lived with you. Isn't there some county or state benefits that would help her and by default you? If I'm wrong on that I apologize. I'm going by memory and that's ify at best sometimes.

**hoosierarcher** · 08-22-2010, 02:56 AM

Originally Posted by Rick

Maybe I'm wrong on this but I seem to recall at the jamboree you said your mom lived with you. Isn't there some county or state benefits that would help her and by default you? If I'm wrong on that I apologize. I'm going by memory and that's ify at best sometimes.

Not my mother, it was my aunt I was watching out for her due to her Alzheimer's. Her mental health took a turn for the worse and my cousin, her daughter moved her to Georgia. My aunt's daughter owns the house and sold it out from under me after telling me I could live there and just pay the utilities. Then another cousin offered me a place to live waited 2 weeks and took back the offer for a bogus reason. As I said IF the guy pays up AND the apartment I heard of IS available AND I get a decent job, I'll be better than alright. If none of that happens I'll still be alright. I can handle being homeless(I think) I mean I did do a test run two Summers ago. BUT I had a free place to store my stuff. I guess I should have said, If nothing changes before the 25th I'll be homeless. Things are very capable of changing, just like the weather.

**rwc1969** · 08-22-2010, 04:04 AM

Hopefully they change for the better HA.

**hoosierarcher** · 08-23-2010, 09:38 PM

I found out about an apartment in a pretty good location that is reasonable priced. It won't be ready for 2 - 3 weeks. I need to find work before then. It has been hard WITH an address I don't know if being temporarily homeless will make it harder but I think it will. Wish be well. Pray for me if you believe in God, a Higher Power and prayer. Thanks for your suggestions. I also went to the local housing authority and I need a job to get an apartment with them so I hope I get hired tomorrow. So I can move in by Monday there.
I have apps in several places.

**gryffynklm** · 08-23-2010, 10:06 PM

How about a P.O. box you'll have a place for your mail to go until you get moved in. Just a thought. We don't have a street address just the PO. The post office has our residence listed as "the long blue House on the SW corner of .... and ...." Its a pain having things shipped.

**BENESSE** · 08-23-2010, 10:08 PM

Prayers offered and fingers crossed. You WILL come through it all, I just know it.
In the meantime keep your whiskers up (Mr. Tibb's recommendation--our 18.5 yr. old tabby) and your mind open to good things.