I tried getting help from Department of human services and they are no help. They say that my husband makes to much money. he only gets 19,999 a year and it is four of us. They don't count that we have our own house and that we have bills to pay. That don't matter to them. In matter of fact when I went back up there I was told that they don't go by if you have a disabled person in the house. We have so much going wrong with this house it is unbelieveable. My mother told me that she is going to nominate my family for extreme home make over, but someone stole our camcorder and I had to replace it. I know there is no guareentee for us to be chosen because we live in detroit and detroit is not chosen for anything. But we need to get this house in order. The foundation in the basement is cracking because of the trees and the plumbing is messed up. I can't work because whenever my son is in the hospital i am going to be there for him. Last year my baby son had surgery to.
2006-09-03 17:23:39 · 9 answers · asked by sweetlee725 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Don't you just love to hear these oh so fake poor little me sob stories...
You can afford the internet and a computer
Did you just HAVE to replace the camcorder, don't ya know you can rent or ask to use someone elses.
hope you don't get a makeover!
rr
2006-09-03 17:36:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
the DHS doesn't work on house problems. they look at that as you bought it , they have a deal with it attitude. when it comes to a house problem. which isn't far. i agree. i am a family of 5 and well my husband makes less than you do. all we get is food stamps (250.00 a month) and the kids get medical. parents get sick and cant take proper care for the kids, but who suffers(the kids of course) see if there is a church that have people who attend that can help you fix something. DHS doesn't pay for anything unless it relates to food, medical, clothing or elderly care,ssi stuff. they have a fund to help utilities, but only when they chose. check with united way see what programs they have to help. see if you can get help from the problems and maybe they could right it off as a donated tax right off. dentists do that sometimes. if you own your own home see if your homeowners insurance has a program to improve the property. check with a bank about equity to fix the house
2006-09-03 18:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by angelchele 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It almost sounds like you live in Alabama. it the same way here. You can't get any type of government assistance unless you are dirt poor and nearly living on the street.
Another suggestion would be to check with some of the churches in your area. Sometimes they have some type of assistance programs or counseling programs that they can get you involved with. Another program is called "Community Action Partnership" http://www.communityactionpartnership.com they can be a real help for people in your type of situation. I know that they have done alot of good down here, and you should definitely qualify.
2006-09-03 17:39:25 · answer #3 · answered by picturekevin23 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Habitat for Humanity Detroit provides a "hand up", not a "hand out" to families in need in the city of Detroit.We offer our partner families an opportunity to help themselves, to own a decent, affordable home of their own, which they pay for and maintain.
http://www.habitatdetroit.org/chapter/ournews/2004jmolson.html
other>:
http://www.hsfsc.org/Department-Family/CustomerSurveyResourceUtilization.htm
http://www.hud.gov/funds/index.cfm
http://www.habitat.org/how/whatlike.aspx
http://www.liheap.ncat.org/news/Jan04/DetroitEdison.htm
I know alot of churches will help with food & utility bills.
2006-09-03 17:25:58 · answer #4 · answered by Ashley 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Poor people don't have camcorders to replace...how much unnecessary crap do you buy? If you are not prepared to go out to work its your job to get your budget in order and make life within your budget workable.
2006-09-03 17:34:11 · answer #5 · answered by obenypopstar 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried to get a job? Go to your local Unemployment Office, they can assist you in finding a job, so you can be self-sufficient. If you live near a Wal-Mart they are always hiring.
Good luck.
2006-09-03 17:28:14 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's your life, it's your responsibility. End of story..Get a job.
2006-09-03 17:30:32 · answer #7 · answered by oneblondepilgrim 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Income taxes are almost due. I'm pretty sure your refund will be generous.
2006-09-03 17:25:31 · answer #8 · answered by zebo007 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
So what is your question?
2006-09-03 17:27:04 · answer #9 · answered by doc 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋