I BROKE FROM TRYING TO HELP OTHERS ARE THERE ANY PROGRAMS OUT THERE THAT CAN HELP ME GET BACK ON MY FEET WITHOUT HAVING TO GIVE SOMETHING IN RETURN?
2007-10-18 21:26:34 · 9 answers · asked by mskane808 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Depends on where you live. In the U.S., different states have different programs based on the per capita earnings of the entire state. Make an appointment with a local Department of Economic Security and see what you qualify for. You might be able to get food, housing, help with utilities, assistance with career options, even cash in some cases. It's worth a try.
2007-10-18 21:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by RayeKaye 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a good rule, on Yahoo Answers, never to be judgemental or scolding of people who have legitimate questions.
The first part of your question states the problem (broke), and the second part gives the likely explanation (no family and friends to depend on). Then you confirmed my initial suspicion by giving the reason why you were broke--not from wasting money on yourself--but from giving it away to people who are taking advantage of you. To make matters worse, you have bad credit--either from co-signing loans, or borrowing to give money to people, or both.
It is a good idea NEVER to depend on anyone financially. I know that I COULD depend on my family, some of my friends, and people in my church to help me in the event of an unforseeable emergency (fire, injury, etc). However, I would NEVER ask for or accept any help from a foreseeable problem--job loss, extra bills, etc.
My advice, and I hate giving advice, is NEVER depend on anyone financially, and NEVER allow anyone (except for maybe a disabled spouse or child) to depend on you financially.
Is it possible that you would benefit from assertiveness training. There is a very good book, called "When I Say 'No' I Feel Guilty".
I hope that you can learn to say "NO" to people who ask you for money.
Tell people, "It is now my policy NEVER to lend or give money to anyone--except charities." Then stick to it.
Good luck.
2007-10-18 21:43:01 · answer #2 · answered by Pagan Dan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consumer Credit Counseling services
2007-10-18 21:28:54 · answer #3 · answered by PEGGY S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HECK NO! what your suggesting is irresponsible to no longer point out stupid. besides the subject we've in this u . s . with id theft and credit fraud doing some thing like which will screw up YOUR credit besides. What occurs once you opt to get a sparkling cellular telephone or mastercard or possibly even a private loan? do no longer screw your credit up via feeling sorry for somebody else destructive credit judgements. be clever, no longer stupid. use credit and your social secure practices variety responsibly
2016-10-04 03:41:50 · answer #4 · answered by alarid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Social services, church groups and so on. Look in the phone book under "organizations". There are also things like food stamps, places that help the needy with furniture and clothing and food banks for food besides food stamps. Good luck. You can get free stuff, no problem.
2007-10-18 21:30:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Curb on expenses. Cut down unnecessary expenditures, do overtime and part time jobs and pray. Things will work out.
2007-10-18 21:32:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live. Dept. social services and homeless shelters as well as churches have sources that can offer help.
Getting a steady job helps too.
2007-10-18 21:32:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like the lazy way out.
Try and get a job.
2007-10-18 21:30:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
so you want something for nothing, yea right. Good luck with that
2007-10-18 21:28:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋