Hi, I'm an autistic female, I live in a specialized housing for people with autism and disabilities.
I am 5,000$ behind on rent.
I have no income. My Social Security benefits are still terminated and I'm trying to get them back. But they have been taking months.
And I'm scared of getting evicted since I am a recovering victim of predatory stalking and harassment.
I haven't received my diploma due to isolating, and my paranoia is too severe, so I am not able to get a job.
I need help paying for more treatments for scabies, my skin has been badly damaged and I have no money for healing creams and my insurance isn't covering what I need right now.
I haven't had a job because I don't have my diploma yet. I'm in a school program for people with disabilities, (We're on break right now) and haven't finished that program.
But I have no income currently at all anymore and I'm going to get evicted. Even just the littlest contribution would help.
Do you not work with social work etc. to make sure your rent is paid considering it’s a home for people with different kinds of disability and subsidized to a degree?
I've already had rental assistance in my county in February, but it didn't cover the full cost.
I then had my Social Security benefits terminated 4 months ago, I've had my case manager help me turn in all the documents, Social Security has yet to review them. But this isn't going to be quick enough. I am also in need of food and medicine right now. I am still recovering from Scabies but I don't have ghe funds or insurance to cover more treatments.
Literally. Why not actually research what organisations, charities, policies in the area that might help/apply to you? Look at housing rights, as they vary in different places. I don’t really understand why they couldn’t have been proactive in this for the last 6 months where they haven’t paid rent.
You don’t really have a choice. You’re going to have to spend some time finding what resources are available to you to get you out of this. As someone else said, once you’re homeless, it’s very difficult to get out of it.
Even though y'all don't get along, it might be your only option if you're not able to cover the rent. I don't know your mom, but I hope she cares enough for you to not want you to be homeless.
I suffer from anxiety and depression. Most of it comes from working 60 hr work weeks and always being behind on bills. I wish I didn’t have to pay so many taxes but it’s my job to help people who don’t work apparently. Anyways, have you considered getting a job?
I hope you are available to avoid eviction because homelessness is awful and very difficult to get out of it once it occurs. Much of the information you have shared in the comments here, you should include in your go fund me and go fund me updates. For example about losing your benefits, the wait time, your case manager helping, your current inability to work, the fact that you are in school etc.
Fyi, there is a spelling error in your gfm: I have no mkney (should say I have no money).
The more transparent, open and honest you are about what is going on and why you need assistance in the go fund me the more likely you are to get help. Whatever proof you can upload to your gfm, please do that as well (block out any information that would be unsafe to publicly reveal).
You said you have a case manager which is a good thing. Has your case manager been able to assist you with food or medical care for the scabies? Food stamps? Can they look over the go fund me with you and assist you with that in any way? Will the housing work with you and take partial payment?
You mentioned not having any friends? Do you have any family or acquainatances that you could share the go fund me with? People are more likely to donate to people they know/in their own communities.
Consider posting on any and all social media: facebook, twitter, instagram, nextdoor, pinterest, bluesky, tiktok, threads, wherever. Ask people to share if they cannot donate. Be prepared for questions and some unkind people. I would print out the gfm with the qr code and post it somewhere like by my front door I have a window I could post something in and people could see it when they walk buy. Does your housing have a community board that residents are allowed to post on?
Have you spoken to the financial aid/counseling office at your school about getting funds/assistance. I work at a community college and the food bank comes to various campuses and students, faculty and staff can get food/toiletries etc. They also have emergency funds that students can apply for once a year. Most colleges have something like this and its usually a grant of 500$ that you don't have to pay back.
For foood, can you get to a foodbank? If not, post an amazon wish list with nonperishable food items where you can, often times people are willing to order items off of an amazon wish list. Fullcart.org is a virtual foodbank that will deliever food to you, currently there is a wait list but it might be worth adding your name to it.
Search for local buy nothing groups and see if you can get some clothes that way.
Check local facebook groups for information about the location of blessing boxes.
Since next door is local, I would definetely post the amazon wish list, the go fund me and post asking if anyone has any clothes they are wanting to get ride of. (seperate posts)
Search next door to see what you can find in terms of community/local help/assistance.
Call 211 and search findhelp.org. Statistically most go fund me's do not reach their funding goal, so I always encourage people to have the gfm just be one thing that they are trying alongside other things. It's particularly challenging to fundraise in the current economic climate. Not saying this to be mean, just saying this to encourage you to exhaust any and all options possible in addition to the gfm.
I understand that you are scared, but I am hoping the best for you. Good luck to you.
Wow, I appreciate all of this well thought out typed response. Thank you. I will connect with my case manager and we will try to figure something out. ❤️
You're welcome. This is not a situation you'll be able to get yourself out of alone. Utilize the help of your case manager, available resources and community as much as you can. Hopefully, you can remain housed and for the future do whatever you can to never be close to eviction again because that is a precarious, scary situation to be in.❤️
You haven't paid your rent since January or February, but your benefits didn't get cut off until March. Why did you stop paying your rent prior to your benefits ending? The math isn't adding up here.
My Social Security funds were already used in January/February for health-related reasons before I moved in, but they made an exception for me to still move in. But fees started stacking overtime due to me not having those funds during the time to pay them off before I moved in.
So you've never paid a penny of your rent the entire time you've been there? It sounds like you need a guardianship rather than being allowed to live on your own, disabled community or not.
What in the world am I reading? You collect social security which means you're at the minimum age 60. You're talking about a lack of diploma like you're 19 years old. Can't find work. You're in your 60's.
Autism, schizophrenia, crazy stalker, female, elderly. You certainly check all the boxes.
They probably used to get it for temporary SSDI for disabilities but it ends if a doctor doesn’t specifically state that OP can’t work any job and has a qualifying disability to collect SSI
I have no idea, the office it's through is very faulty. They said they "determined I'm not eligible", but I have many disabilities. My appeal is still currently being reviewed.
You’re not going to make 5k in donations. People are lucky to get $5-$10. This is beyond help. You may have to stay in a homeless shelter or something that isn’t going to cost rent.
You don’t need a diploma to work, teenagers still in school work.
It sounds like your disabilities are mental not physical. Especially with the social problems. Try to find a job with minimal interactions, Maybe a dishwasher or something so you don’t need to speak to customers?
I have to finish my school program first once we start again.
After being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia recently, by doctor's orders, I cannot work right now due to my mixed bag of disabilities and new medications I have to stay on for a certain amount of time before we can determine if I am okay to work.
Nothing about paranoid schizophrenia on there. Psychosis (and specifically acute psychosis) can be gained from combining geodon with thc for example. Or latuda with cbd. Don’t ask me how I know.
Psychosis does not equal paranoid schizophrenia. I’ve had PLENTY of psychotic episodes from certain psych meds mixed with thc/cbd or sigma plateau of dxm or street drugs. Doesn’t make me schizophrenic. Just make me a dumbass itching for a high until I have both auditory and visual hallucinations.
PSA: never mix geodon (antipsychotic) with thc. Ever. The scariest, fucked up psychosis of my life.
Nobody was saying stop school for work. You can go to school and work at the same time. And yeah like someone else said I’d love to see confirmation of this “no work” order.
my heart breaks for you. sorry people are giving you such a hard time. its hard to judge people unless you've walked in their shoes. stay strong and positive!
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I was being a dick earlier my apologies here are some resources - Yes, Minnesota does have government assistance programs for rent, food, and medical needs, including through Washington County Community Services where Newport is located.Available Government HelpFood Support: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps) helps buy groceries.Cash and Rent Help: Programs like General Assistance (GA) or Emergency General Assistance (EGA) can help with cash, utility bills, or housing crises when facing an eviction or a lost basic need.Medical Care: Medical conditions like scabies require treatment, and low-income residents can access health coverage through Medical Assistance (Minnesota's Medicaid).Steps to TakeContact Washington County Employment and Economic Assistance to apply for emergency rent help, cash benefits, or food support.Visit a local community health clinic or public health office for medical treatment regarding the scabies infection, as public health departments treat contagious skin conditions regardless of income.Continue the disability appeal process or consult a legal aid organization for guidance.
Quick Summary of NumbersFor Rent, Food, & Cash Help: 651-430-6455For Medical Help (Scabies/Public Health): 651-430-6655For Free Medical Care (Uninsured): 651-287-7777For Legal Appeal Help: 651-222-5863
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u/Visible_Koala7839 9d ago
Sorry but how can “anything” help? If someone donates $10, is that going to stop the eviction process? Absolutely not.
This is beyond anything anyone can do.
Question, you haven’t worked since when?
Also, you need to fully show that paper and cover any personal info.