Homeless

[Ana Ceja]

Question everyone. Does anyone know if California has some sort of help for a homeless nurse. I know I definitely have it better then most. Getting divorce after 23 years. He left the home about 2 years ago. And guess who had to keep paying the bills alone (me). So I had to let all credit cards go to sell the house and split the profit 50/50. Anyhow house is sold. I have a lump sum in the bank but credit is now Sh!t. No one will rent to me. I’m sleeping on my granddaughter’s bottom bunk in a 2 bedroom condo. My only option at this point for housing is to quit my current position and become a travel nurse. I’ve worked though this whole pandemic. Even suffered from CIVID last December. There has to be some sort of help out there! Right? 

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

California has several non-profit credit counseling services to help you get credit improved if your family unable to cosign a lease.

Examples

California - Consumer Credit

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American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) is a non-profit credit counselling organization dedicated to providing free credit counseling and low-cost debt management programs. From credit card counseling and debt advice to housing, bankruptcy, and student loan counseling, our certified trained credit counselors help individuals and families to make plans to address their financial situations.

In Charge

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...InCharge provides free, nonprofit credit counseling and debt management programs to California residents. If you live in California and need help paying off your credit card debt, InCharge can help you.InCharge provides free, nonprofit credit counseling and debt management programs to California residents. If you live in California and need help paying off your credit card debt, InCharge can help you.

The state offers financial aid for crisis situations, help with medical expenses, legal aid and help dealing with debt collectors. The state offers grant and assistance programs to state residents as well as delivering federally funded help through rent vouchers for low income people....

CA Attorney General advice : Credit Scores and Credit Reports

Check Out Your Credit Counseling Agency

 

Nurses in need can reach out to Nurses House. 

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Nurses House is a national organization dedicated to helping Registered Nurses in need. Nurses House offers assistance with housing expenses and medical expenses to RNs who are seriously ill, injured, disabled or facing other dire circumstance

Donations to them always appreciated!

Best Wishes in getting your financial situation stabilized.