Many people have asked us how to be homeless in America. It’s a heartbreaking question, but we know it’s one that needs answers. And, unfortunately, these answers can be difficult to find anywhere else on the web.
With broken hearts, we’ve assembled this guide to help anyone who is facing homelessness in America. Our goal is to help you as much as we are able, even though we don’t distribute any funds ourselves.
If you have specific questions about homelessness, please let us know in the comments!
Where to Go
If you’re wondering where to go, Kelsey has some great answers in this post. She also has a list of seven things that everyone needs to know about homeless shelters. If you’re wondering how to be homeless, these are essential.
How to Charge Your Phone
You will need a phone to connect to employers, benefits offices and housing opportunities. Without a phone, life is much harder. You can get a free phone (and free service) with these tips… and once you have it, you can find 10 ways to charge your phone here!
How to Get Money
Many people who become homeless in America turn to panhandling as a way to make money. However, many areas have passed laws that make it more complicated than it used to be. Protect yourself by knowing the law.
Look for homeless resources.
We’ve found some really amazing homeless resources. You can find our full list here.
If you’d rather not look at the full list, you may find this interesting:
Saralena Flores
Hello my name is saralena Flores I was told I can reach out to you for help , my 7 yr old son and I are homeless we have been for the past 4 and a half months we are in the Ventura county area and I have reached out to all resources given to me on a daily basis and feel like I haven’t got any help from the county other than more numbers to call, all I’m asking is for help getting us into a low income apartment or a voucher for a apartment, so I can continue providing and keeping my son safe . I have no prob with working or keeping a job , I just need a place of our own to get me outta this very bad depression I’m in do to our situation. If there’s anything you can do to help us we’d greatly appreciate it thank you God bless.
Hannah Benge
I hope this helps! https://lowincomerelief.com/how-to-apply-for-section-8-vouchers/. Also check out this: https://lowincomerelief.com/how-to-find-section-8-houses-for-rent/. And this:https://lowincomerelief.com/where-to-go-if-you-are-homeless/. I hope these help! -Hannah
Saralena Flores
Every time I try using those site it always takes me to health insurance or owning a house , I’m desperately in need of help I’m homeless still with my son staying at parks, it’s scary dangerous and with covid I don’t know what more to do . The county I’m in are limited with resources and I don’t have time to be on waiting list anymore.
Hannah Benge
This might be of some help: https://lowincomerelief.com/where-to-go-if-you-are-homeless/. We are also always looking for new things to help during Covid and the unique problems that come with it. I am so sorry to hear of your struggles. I hope this helps. Also, its always worth a try to call 211 to find help in your area! -Hannah