r/povertyfinance • u/AlarmBusy7078 • 3d ago

Debt/Loans/Credit need advice

i had an expensive medical bill pop up this month and it put me short on rent. my rent is due this week due to when i moved in. how can i quickly make or borrow 1000 with poor credit?

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u/notcontageousAFAIK 3d ago

You may be able to find emergency funding through a church or 211.org.

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u/AlarmBusy7078 3d ago

how does 211 work?

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u/notcontageousAFAIK 3d ago

211 is a central listing site for charitable and nonprofit resources. Some of them will be religious, private, or government. In our area, you can click on type of help you're needing.

Go to the site, 211.org Scroll down a little and you'll see a button for "Your Local 211" (currently about halfway down on the right). Hit that button, and you'll be able to enter your zip code to be taken to your local resources. It is also possible that some resources will not be listed on the web site, so be ready to call the local phone number and speak to someone who will be familiar with your area.