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i'm hungry and scared of being on the street

denise2 started this conversation
Feb 9, 2007

hello

 

today is friday, february 20th.  we have no food and no money to buy food.  we are almost 2 months behind in rent and we will face eviction and end up on the street. our electricity is goingto be shut off.  my cat is sick and i cannot afford to take her to the vet to get help.  she will die without medication.

i have 2 pills left of medication i need to keep me alive.  i have no money to get the medication i need.  i am very very depressed and dont know where to turn anymore. 

we are a family of 3.  i am a world trade center survivor and was in tower 2 on 9/11.  every day i still suffer from nightmares and fears from that day and have been struggling ever since.  we left ny because of this and are trying to make it here in florida but still having severe difficulties.

i was sick for 2 years, in and out of hospitals and had 2 mini strokes.  i have diabetes and a blood disorder.  i need medication every day and cannot afford to buy it.    i need this medication to keep me alive.  i was so sick my husband had to care for me since i couldn't walk or take care of myself and as a result lost our home. 

both my husband and daughter lost their jobs  and we are struggling to pay bills.  we are on disconnects with our utilities and cannot pay our rent.  we will  be evicted.   we also have pets that need care.

i have no family to turn to as both my parents have passed away. 

i have been very depressed and cry all the time.  it is a constant struggle and we dont know where to turn anymore. 

we arent looking to buy things for ourselves, just to pay our bills and not be thrown in the street. 

thank you.

denise

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mbattle   in reply to kape
May 9, 2012
you do realize the public library has computers right?
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smug
Dec 26, 2010
I am sorry about your misfortune, you talk of the towers, therefore you are in New York, you have the HR to help. we are so few in the lesser part of thr USA. lower class of the great USA, the mexicans are taking over and the lower and middle class are being pardon to step aside, so dont burden the net with an excuse to to say sorry
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Bob.Carlos.Taco
Jun 30, 2010
 in response to Bill Nye...   You people that think your so cool B) because you have the answer to everything are just annoying. I can't believe you would say that they are struggling and you want to be selfish!! Anyways I know o a place called share and they give you money and pay your bills my friend goes there she said if you go to the place yourself then they might give you things for your self I'm not sure where it is located but I know there is one maybe look for it with 411. Sorry I couldn't be more of a help.
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RALPH7
Jun 28, 2010

I think that is stupid to reply to a post that is a few years old & you have no idea how they obtained the computer.It could of been given to them & not one of value.It could also be that they obtain free access.I did for quite awhile.Maybe they are going to the library.Why judge?

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Bill Nye
Jun 28, 2010

yet you have money for a computer and internet???

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kape
Jun 13, 2010

wow thats crazy sell your computer thats what i would do !

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lukey
May 2, 2010

that shit makes me cry 2. im in a similar situation.

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mrsmom
Feb 15, 2010
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MizzOMg
Sep 18, 2009

sell your computer!

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raesun
Jul 24, 2009

WOW.

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sshea1
Feb 9, 2007

Hello, Here is another site that might provide assistance or provide you with information on where to locate assistance. United Methodist Church Offers Pastoral Care & Assistance The United Methodist Committee on Relief is offering pastoral care to traumatized survivors, rescue workers, news media staff, family members, and the thousands of neighbors who witnessed the tragedy and its ongoing aftermath. UMCOR will provide assistance for individuals who have lost their employment and/or housing due to the catastrophe. Other response plans include joining with national Arab-American organizations to encourage peace and cooperation throughout the United States, working with communities to generate projects that promote peacebuilding, and offering workshops on caring for children in the wake of trauma in communities across the country. Contact United methodist Committee on Relief at 800-841-1235; {gbgm-mc.org/UMCOR-Hotline/}. God Bless

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sshea1
Feb 9, 2007

Hello, Money, Medical Care and Job Training for Federal Employee Victims Federal civilian employees who were injured while on duty from the World Trade Center /Pentagon attacks or subsequent rescue operations are covered by the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. Surviving spouses of Federal employees and dependent children are also entitled to benefits, as are rescue workers who have been deputized by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). Federal employees with traumatic injuries are entitled to up to 45 days of continued pay, and after that can receive up to 75 percent of their salary as long as they are disabled. The compensation also includes all necessary medical care for the effects of injury and vocational rehabilitation as needed. Survivors are entitled to between 50 - 75 percent of the deceased employee's pay, based on the number of dependents. Search and rescue workers, when deputized by FEMA, are entitled to the same benefits as Federal workers for injuries while involved in the emergency activities. To Obtain Forms and Filing Claims: 866-999-3322; New York Claims From WTC; 212-337-2037; Claims Can Be Faxed To: 212-337-2663. I hope this helps. GOD BLESS

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