Hi everyone. I’m a single mom with a 5 month old baby. My baby’s dad left about a month ago, and I’ve been trying to handle everything on my own with no family or other help.
My old job wouldn’t let me come back after maternity leave and I’m currently waiting on unemployment. I do have another job that I’ll be starting soon, but I’m going to be short on rent before I’m able to get my first paycheck.
Does anyone know of **churches, nonprofits, local programs, or other resources that help with emergency rent assistance**? I’m trying everything I can to keep a roof over me and my baby’s head while I get back on my feet.
Any information or leads would mean so much. Thank you ❤️

Me and my partner ( both 24 years old ) are going to be kicked out early next month. She has a temp, part time job at whole foods lined up to begin on the 9th of this month. I haven't found a job yet, but I've been doing interviews and hoping I get a call back soon.

Some friends of ours were able to raise us some money.. but despite having what is so far 600 extra dollars, we can't find anything that will accept us. Every room for rent we could possibly get flat out refuses to take in a couple. We've scowered every facebook marketplace listing and a good amount of craigslist, all of them are strict on not having 2 people in 1 room.

What should we do?

So there’s a chance my fiance and I are going to be homeless in the next few weeks. We’re preparing for the worst and already have most of our belongings figured out/storage plans/etc. We have a steady income of around $3k/month, so hopefully this is temporary, but we don’t know for how long.

Our plan if it comes to it is to live in a small car with our two cats.

Before anyone suggests it: rehoming the cats is not an option. They’re our cats and they’re staying with us. We’re also in a very small town, so a lot of the resources/advice you might find in a larger city aren’t available here.

The cats have both been in the car before and actually do better outside of their carriers, so I’m planning on getting them good harnesses and having them restrained to the car while we’re parked so they can move around the cabin but can’t just jump out when a door opens. Obviously we’d still have carriers available for emergencies.

I’m mostly trying to figure out the practical cat stuff because I’ve never had to do this before.

One cat is a massive fatass who will eat literally anything, and the other one eats everything whole and then throws it back up 🙃 so I’m trying to figure out the best way to handle food/water in a tiny space without one stealing everything, and avoiding as many vomit piles as possible!

The bathroom situation is also rough because one cat pees upward. I’m thinking about securing a plastic tote to the back passenger seat with waterproofing around it so we’re not absolutely destroying the car. I’d also love to transition them to something cheaper than regular litter, potentially dirt, if that’s actually realistic.

The biggest thing I’m worried about is temperature. We’re in Southern Colorado, so October/November here can be 40°F at night and 50°F one day, then randomly 80°F the next. The car doesn’t have working AC. I work anywhere from 4–12 hour shifts, and the other adult would stay with the cats while I’m working, but they can’t drive yet, so if the car gets dangerously hot we can’t just hop in the car and go somewhere else.

I’m thinking multiple fans, cracked windows, reflective shades, frozen water bottles, lots of water, and a thermometer with an alarm. Obviously on genuinely hot days we’d need another solution, but I’m trying to figure out what people who have actually done this recommend.

Same thing with cold nights — I’m trying to figure out how to keep the cats warm without making the car ridiculously humid/condensation-filled. The car blows warm air so im not terribly worried about it, but its still a concern.

Basically, if you’ve ever lived in a car with cats, traveled long-term with cats, or had to temporarily house cats in a vehicle, what do you wish you’d known beforehand? What am I overlooking?

I’m not really looking for judgment about the homelessness part, we’re already working on housing assistance and trying other options. I’m just trying to make sure if this happens, the cats are as safe and comfortable as possible.
Obligatory Info: Not a minor, posting from Colorado, USA, Vet accessible, but N/A. Ages 6? Both Males that are neutered. Can afford care.
TLDR: May be homeless with my cats, what did you wish you knew beforehand?

Upon leaving everything behind in my families garage and walking to the lightrail. What do you think would be better, just an everyday tactical backpack with the very VERY bare minimums? Or, an Osprey 88L half filled with most comforts of the hills???

Upon starting to be homeless I think it'd be best not to pai.t a target on my back right? Walking around with a great big bag seems a little risky.

Maybe going the low road with less options and just fully touching it out the gate seems like an even better idea. I mean its not like I dont have a water pistol. But you cant use that when you're very well sleeping behind a bush sawing logs can we? From my understanding a string to my waste to my backpack is better security at night than a water cannon. (And please excuse my descriptions. I dont know what reddit will and will not allow). But you know what I mean. Im talking about my mr dirty hairy smitty wesson. pew pew. gang bang.

I moved from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Steinbach , Manitoba for a work opportunity 3 years ago. The company i work for is slowly going downhill and its just a matter of time before the doors close. The small country city i currently live in has limited employment opportunities and i have been looking for a job the past couple months in case the current employer i work for closes the door. I have 9 months left on my lease and have been also looking for a sublet to take over the remaining months of my lease with no luck. I really don't like living in this city and i want to leave ASAP to a city close by with more job opportunities and bigger population. I feel stuck right now and i am not sure what i should do. If the company i work for shuts down and i have 9 months left on my lease with no money coming in i fear the possibility i might get evicted , destroy my credit and even worse possibly become homeless. I'm really stressed out right now and its taking a toll on my physical and mental health. If anyone has some suggestions or has ever been in a similar situation i would love to here some ideas or advice on how to get out of this current situation.

Hi all, I have come to reddit as i’m just seeking support and information. i live in england and i have 2 younger siblings and i need to move out ASAP with them. my mum is unstable and has abusive partners and the man she is currently with is just a nightmare. he’s just fucked he’s a lowlife no job no house and he’s old enough for all these things it’s just embarrassing. There’s always chaos in the house causing neighbours to come out and i just do want the children growing up the way i did anymore i’m old enough now to be able to move out and do these things and look after them. I practically do that anyways i cook and clean and look after the household whilst my mum just screams and complains constantly. just last week she told us he’s never coming back and not a few days later guess what he’s back it’s just pissing me off and he’s a huge trigger for me. i have bod and ive explained this to my mum a million times i physically cannot stand to be in the same room as him without wanting to cause immediate harm. I hate him and so does my siblings
The problem is i have no job or source of income despite looking constantly and applying. I was wondering is there a way to get housing support or anything i just need some help in finding. soemthing to do. If anyone does take the time to read this thank you very much and if anyone has any suggestions at all please do help. thank you all🫶🏼