tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post1043972188537575857..comments2023-05-31T06:59:50.694-04:00Comments on Mindy's Soap Box: Needing Help Please!Mindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05687965007079734089noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-37878153574585206072010-06-21T23:23:57.443-04:002010-06-21T23:23:57.443-04:00I was just thinking of blogging about the few hour...I was just thinking of blogging about the few hours I was sort of homeless, how I felt. I can donate a little on Friday.Rambling Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10367652954139839430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-35789258698163113422010-06-21T12:56:23.858-04:002010-06-21T12:56:23.858-04:00I'm in a similar situation. I've been rent...I'm in a similar situation. I've been renting this condo since 2004 and was only recently notified that our home is in foreclosure. Our landlord claims that he is in negotiations with the bank, but of course we do not know what's going on for sure. In the meantime we have been trying to downsize and get rid of the junk. We've found an apartment we like but of course the moving costs are enormous. We're still here for now, but in a "get ready for anything" mode. We too fear that there is a possibility of us being homeless as well. I totally understand your plight and the worry of the uncertainty ahead. I pray that you and your family will get the help that you need and find an arrangement that will work for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-64439452695142156032010-06-16T21:54:38.499-04:002010-06-16T21:54:38.499-04:00I figured out how to make a small donation, even w...I figured out how to make a small donation, even without paypal account. I wish you lots of luck. My husband just got called back to work after being laid off for over 10 months. I wish your family the best, and wish I could have given more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-18879694229557776572010-06-16T21:49:44.076-04:002010-06-16T21:49:44.076-04:00I don't have a paypal account, but would like ...I don't have a paypal account, but would like to contribute what small amount I can. Id there a way to do it without a paypal?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-84937773324667646392010-06-15T23:07:10.164-04:002010-06-15T23:07:10.164-04:00Mindy,
You should know that people do really care...Mindy,<br /><br />You should know that people do really care, they will help as much as they can, even if it's only a dollar.<br /><br />You've never asked for help before, you're always the one helping, so it's your time to get the help you need right now. <br />The blogging community comes together in situations like this.<br />You will be amazed and humbled.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07329524308637759898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-44436808795430289962010-06-13T22:35:39.115-04:002010-06-13T22:35:39.115-04:00I think you'll get $3k easily. Give it a coup...I think you'll get $3k easily. Give it a couple days and see how generous folks can be.michael moebeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972774760310461155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-6849307445413357592010-06-13T21:10:37.667-04:002010-06-13T21:10:37.667-04:00I came here via Avitable, and just wanted to say h...I came here via Avitable, and just wanted to say how sorry I am that you're in this predicament. This economy has hit so many people so hard. I work in the construction industry and have seen so many of my friends and coworkers face layoffs and downsizing. It's terrible. I firmly believe that those of us who can need to help when and where we can. I hope you get what you need and find a place soon. Best wishes to your family.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02346270444167796947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-57803719984499006812010-06-13T18:40:23.918-04:002010-06-13T18:40:23.918-04:00For you and your readers, we can use this as a &qu...For you and your readers, we can use this as a "teachable moment". The fact is that the huge majority of homeless people in this country look just like your family- they are not pee-soaked bums in the street. They good news is that that group is also usually transitional (meaning: temporary). The bad news is that it can also begin a long term of unstable, unsuitable housing (near-homelessness or living in decrepit conditions). <br /><br />Help now: If you have a Red Cross, St. Vincent's dePaul Society, YMCA, or Jewish Family & Career Services Center anywhere around you, call or go there. All four specialize in emergency situations like this. Typical help from these orgs includes a one-time help of $200-300 paid directly to a landlord or utility company, plus a decent-sized grocery and/or gascard (which means more money for housing that month). Also, if you have any medical expenses, you can also save $ on those by going here: http://www.freeclinics.us/. Ask about food pantries. <br /><br />Planning for the long haul, so this won't get out of control and start a spiral situation: If you haven't already, go and apply for food stamps (which gives you a little more $ for housing). It will take a while (2/3 months?) but you are planning for the future. Also, if you qualify, put yourself on the Sec 8 waiting list. Where Moebes and I live, the list is 12-18 months long, and you are probably looking at the same.<br /><br />REMEMBER (yes, I am yelling, but in a sisterly way): you paid your taxes so that when you needed help it would be there. In fact, it could be argued it is your duty to seek this help and utilize it to stabilize yourself so that you can "get back into the game" sooner rather than later. The research says this: If you wait until you need them to ask for benefits it is already too late. The sooner they utilize the public benefits system, the sooner a family attains equivalent re-employment, the more stable their housing is, and they are less likely to need help again in the next 24 months.<br /><br />And finally: I know FL law probably does say what you have reported, but many states have also put moratoria on these sorts of actions, and many counties and municipalities have also. Check if there is any temporary protection available to you. That's not something you might find in your internet research- but your local housing counseling agency might know about it.jenniferro10https://www.blogger.com/profile/02541010885126544644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-15037252732754784442010-06-13T18:09:55.560-04:002010-06-13T18:09:55.560-04:00I am so sorry for this! I don't have anything ...I am so sorry for this! I don't have anything to give right now but I will write this blog name down and come back to visit when I get paid next week! Hopefully I can give you something then.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-74636045889549559302010-06-13T16:36:57.805-04:002010-06-13T16:36:57.805-04:00Mindy ... I just sent a few coins your way at PayP...Mindy ... I just sent a few coins your way at PayPal. I don't follow many blogs or Twitterers (is that a word???), but Muskrat's one I do and have, so he's how I heard about you guys. You're gonna do fine!Semkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458231060419865219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-90608406510536386902010-06-13T14:34:07.530-04:002010-06-13T14:34:07.530-04:00Dyane: I can't thank you enough. It's not ...Dyane: I can't thank you enough. It's not the size of the donation that matters, it the size of heart that gave it! Your generosity speaks volumes to us. <br /><br />Muskrat: I hear ya with the whole housing crisis! To be honest, We are probably looking at around 3,000 total to be able to move and that's if they do not require a pet deposit.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687965007079734089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-54942772013153315962010-06-13T14:27:28.953-04:002010-06-13T14:27:28.953-04:00Sorry to hear about this. Know that people are roo...Sorry to hear about this. Know that people are rooting for you. We really are all in this together.Tracy Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310783668282179929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-51288339272342596452010-06-13T14:27:28.954-04:002010-06-13T14:27:28.954-04:00I know what your going through had to go live with...I know what your going through had to go live with family the end of last year. It was a hard time but we got through it. Saved and borrowed money to get a place of our own. I dont know If I could ask for money for help on my blog though I guess I have to much pride for that. I must of gotten that from my Mom.. who passed away last Oct. But thats me I would help you but I myself is just getting back on my feet hubby just got out of the hospital for having congestive heart failure, lost my job while he was in the hospital because I chose to stay by his side. So now neither of us are working he is home and needs around the care so that means I can't go find a job. I think I read in your blog back in feb that you had renewed your lease but could be mistaken. Anyway I hope you get the help you so deserve because all I ever hear about you is good from Kat's blog. I also hope that your donation button gets you the money you need to get a place. Keep your head up and remember everything happens for a reason it really does and something good will come out of all of this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-819884191518899122010-06-13T14:07:12.268-04:002010-06-13T14:07:12.268-04:00Whenever I hear stories like this (and there are s...Whenever I hear stories like this (and there are several these days), I like to think of the brilliant policy makers during the '90s who decided everyone needs to be able to get a mortgage and that half of them should be sub-prime. So sorry you got stuck in a situation caused in part because someone decided to become a real estate investor with inadequate cash reserves. Not y'all's fault at all...Michael from dadcation.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961356620989366475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-87839088925452123752010-06-13T13:59:12.707-04:002010-06-13T13:59:12.707-04:00Y'all may want to look at Section 8 options, t...Y'all may want to look at Section 8 options, too, if you haven't already.<br />How much do you think you'll need for the deposit, etc.?Michael from dadcation.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961356620989366475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-44706272983430489282010-06-13T13:55:55.945-04:002010-06-13T13:55:55.945-04:00Hi Mindy, I'm a friend of Kat's & have...Hi Mindy, I'm a friend of Kat's & have seen your kind & generous nature through her blog for a long time. I wasn't able to give you much, but I gave you everything I had in my Paypal account. I hope it helps a little. Good luck!Dyanehttp://wordywitch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-48229437769476727322010-06-13T13:39:01.472-04:002010-06-13T13:39:01.472-04:00Laurin: Thank you for your kindness and advice.In ...Laurin: Thank you for your kindness and advice.In the last week alone we have talked to at least a dozen prospects about our situation and would they please consider working with us on making payments to the security and last months. So far nothing, but we will keep trying. <br /><br />Anonymous: A very close friend of mine works for the Sarasota Children and Families that deals with welfare and housing. They have a three year waiting list for people that need help to secure low income housing. We have already taken into consideration that we may have to split up and stay at homeless shelters. <br /><br />NYCW: I feel the same way about our government but it will take a lot of beating down of doors to make anyone understand that what is happening is just plain wrong. Thank you very much for you encouraging words and understanding. It really means a lot to me and my family. <br /><br />Fantastagirl: We are looking into any possible solution. Thank you for your support. <br /><br />Geeky Tai-Tai: I know that I really shouldn't feel like I failed but it's hard not to feel that way. I just never thought this would happen to us. But then again everyone feels that way when it does happen to them. It's very humbling. Thank you for your support. It's greatly appreciated.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687965007079734089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-77701054473816704662010-06-13T12:42:38.881-04:002010-06-13T12:42:38.881-04:00Mindy, I wish that you weren't going through s...Mindy, I wish that you weren't going through such a tough time. It's not your fault and you're definitely not a failure.<br /><br />Already, I see that the blogging community is rallying around you offering moral support, cash, and some good suggestions for you to check out.<br /><br />I wish you all the best,Geeky Tai-Taihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06790561084396960029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-88339352040644612652010-06-13T12:39:15.728-04:002010-06-13T12:39:15.728-04:00Mindy, please don't feel you've failed. Th...Mindy, please don't feel you've failed. This kind of thing can happen to anyone.<br /><br />I know that the generosity of the blogging community will rally around you and your family. I wish you all the best.Geeky Tai-Taihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06790561084396960029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-1052362903149525542010-06-13T12:27:52.686-04:002010-06-13T12:27:52.686-04:00Mindy -
I'm sure you are already aware of th...Mindy - <br /><br />I'm sure you are already aware of the Sarasota Housing authority - but just in case - perhaps you would qualify for one of their programs, sometimes you have to be willing to jump through hoops, but maybe they can help.<br /><br />http://www.sarasotahousing.org/about.php<br /><br /><br />Much luck to you and your family.Fantastagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415501560624761755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-70299716591656951132010-06-13T12:20:29.278-04:002010-06-13T12:20:29.278-04:00That's a really rough situation you find yours...That's a really rough situation you find yourself in Mindy, especially with such short notice. I would definitely look into the law thing again, because it's one thing to receive notice and it's another thing to vacate, which there might be a different time table for depending on where you live.<br /><br />You should know that this is <b>not</b> your fault and <b>not</b> your failure. It's a failure of the government to protect its people adequately from financial predators. You have nothing to be ashamed of, and everything to be proud of for not just laying down and rolling into a shelter.<br /><br />I hope everything works out in the end for you and your familyNew York City's Watchdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477204582052535988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-72481081119800639982010-06-13T10:25:13.986-04:002010-06-13T10:25:13.986-04:00I'm so sorry for your predicament. I wish I c...I'm so sorry for your predicament. I wish I could offer you something more tangible than my condolences, but my seasonal job just finished and I don't know where my next paycheck is coming from.<br /><br />If it were my ass on the line, I would try to contact a social worker who deals with this stuff... sometimes they set people up in cheap housing, or regular housing using section 8 or whatever. It might mean you have to go on welfare, but it's only temporary, and that's what it's there for. <br /><br />If that doesn't go through, worst case scenario, you and the kids might be able to go to a women's shelter, but probably your husband would have to go to a regular shelter. It would suck to split up the family, but better than being on the street.<br /><br />Good luck!<br />CatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-35144124508808126282010-06-13T09:47:49.577-04:002010-06-13T09:47:49.577-04:00I'm sorry to hear about your struggle. Here fr...I'm sorry to hear about your struggle. Here from Avitable's blog. I'm a neighbor to the north in St. Pete. I would keep calling on rental houses and apartments and let the landlord know exactly why you can't pay last month and deposit. It may take dozens of calls, but I believe you will eventually find someone who will take a chance and let you rent. Best of luck to you.Laurinhttp://laurinevans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-38495444543564671332010-06-13T00:55:49.682-04:002010-06-13T00:55:49.682-04:00Audrey: Thank you for the tip, we will certainly c...Audrey: Thank you for the tip, we will certainly check into that. Your donation may have been small to you but to us, it is big. Thank you. We would greatly appreciate any help even if it's just spreading the word.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687965007079734089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577433513043887612.post-22058064585642867932010-06-13T00:51:09.231-04:002010-06-13T00:51:09.231-04:00thepsychobabble: Thank you for your support. We tr...thepsychobabble: Thank you for your support. We truly appreciate it.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687965007079734089noreply@blogger.com