Does anyone know of any agencies off hand that will assist paying rent for me?
By cream97
@cream97 (29087)
United States
August 13, 2008 4:03pm CST
I will be moving into my new apartment very soon. I need to know any and all agencies that will assist me in paying for my rent. I know that I will need the extra hand and it may become difficult for me. I don't want to get discouraged, because, I will have to move out sooner or later from my grandmother's house. I want to be independent. I have three kids, and all four of us sleep in the same bed. It is very hard to continue to deal with this. This morning, my daughter had her foot across my one year old's face as she was sleeping. I really need to have my own place. I just don't want to feel as if I am doing something wrong by moving. My family just don't want me to go back to my husband. I have went back to him three times in our marriage. How can I prove to them, that this time I really mean it? I TRULY AM NOT GOING VACK TO MY HUSBAND. Yes, I still love him, but, I dislike him for what he has done to me... I can't be with him, and still remember all of the mean things that he has done to me.. This will haunt me forever. That is why I will not take him back, no matter how much he begs me. I just am afraid to think about all of the pain that he has put me through me through our entire marriage.
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10 responses
@martahandey (165)
• United States
13 Aug 08
I don't recommend payday loans at all... they just get you way into debt, the rate for late fees and if you dont pay them on time are ridiculous. If you have a place to stay, like with your grandma... I would stay with family. Do you work? I would get a couple of jobs and have your grandma help with your kids. It's important to start making some money if you want to be independent.
Good luck with everything! :)
@moondrop824 (241)
• United States
14 Aug 08
1-800-help-555
This is the number for 1st Call for Help. It's an agency that has referrals for whatever problems a person is going thru. It's a nation wide number and they will refer you to agencies in your local area. Good Luck! I've used this a million times myself and I think it's a great resource.
@vera5d (4005)
• United States
14 Aug 08
You could try to get assistance through the housing authority and section 8 but for most places there is a waiting list just to get on a waiting list that is closed...they could probably put you in the gov assistant housing (aka "projects") but if you have little kids, trust me you do not want to be living theer!
Could you try checking with women's shelters & domestic abuse agencies? Many have a place where you can stay and they will help you become independent and fill out any paperwork to qualify for things.
@wolfewatcher (191)
• Canada
14 Aug 08
i'm not sure where you live but what about checking out to see if theres geared to income housing where you live. we have it here and its helpful. you might have to stay in grandmas house i bit longer cause they usually have waiting lists but it would get you someplace that would be big enough for you and the kids. and your rent would be set to an amount you could afford with your income and still leave you with money for food and other things.
@travibabiesgirl (1690)
• United States
14 Aug 08
I would think that getting your own place would prove to them that you are moving on with your life and not back with your husband. I think if you stayed with your family you would end up going back to your husband in order to get away from living with your family. You are clearly not happy living there and when we are not happy living in a place sometimes we will go back to a bad marriage just to get out of living in a cramped home that we are not happy at. I hope that makes sense. You don't have to prove to any one else your intentions. You only have to prove to your self that you can get your own place, take care of yourself and know that you are moving on to a better life. In time they will see that you did mean it and did not go back.
You can check with the thrift stores. They usually use some of the money to help those in need. Either with rent or utilities. The food stamp office and wic will help with food. some area churches have food banks to help. I know you asked about rent but if you can get help with food that will help save any money you have for rent.
@LouiseKnittel (4764)
• United States
14 Aug 08
I am not sure any sights that will help you every month. But i have a sight that might help you one time. So that you can come up with rent or the deposit.
Try this sight:
Www.modestneeds.com
I hope that they help you!
Let me know!
@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
14 Aug 08
Most cities have a "housing authority" department under the human services and resources listings. Call your state or city general information number and they'll be able to steer you in the right direction. Do it as soon as you can, as these things can take time.
@Bluepatch (2476)
• Trinidad And Tobago
13 Aug 08
I think it would be fantastic to have places you can go to to get help for rent.
I certainly sympathise with you for your problem especially with four children. But it seems its might be just the regular old lending agencies like banks or other loan companies.
I don't know if they have them where you are but there are supposed to be payday loan companies that loan you advances on your salary.
Try them.
@sudalunts (5523)
• United States
13 Aug 08
Not sure where you live, but do you have Section 8, that is a agency here in the US, that will help you with your rent. There are a lot of apartments that are section 8 rentals, so when you rent the government pays for most of the rent, depending on your income. Why don't you contact social services in your area and find out what they can do to help you out. With three children, there should be some sort of help out there for you. Is your husband giving you child support? You have young children, what are you doing to support yourself?
Be sure to contact social services, they will let you know how to apply for section 8.
Good luck
@xanraven (145)
• United States
13 Aug 08
First of all good for you on being strong enough not to let anyone hurt you anymore. The only thing that comes to mind as far as getting extra money is through your local human resources dept. You can file for TANF (temporary assistance for needy families). They will give you cash each month to do whatever you need with. You can also apply for food stamps, child care, medicaid and other things that might help. I had to do this sometime ago for the same situation. I didn't have 4 children but I had one and I was only 18 at the time. It was very helpful to me. Also find out if you have WIC in your area they help with food and or formula. Hope this helps!!
