I may need the help of a fellow DU'ER in Nor-Cal/Sac area.

[Left Coast2020]

Its difficult for me to post this, but I am running out of options. I am being forced out of my current residence and could be homeless by end of month.

The good news I will be out and done with tea bag landlord. The bad news is this came at begining of month with no warning.

Getting a bit discouraged too. I have been communicating with local churches and coming up empty. I get lots of prayers, but nothing encouraging.

I guess this is not a good place to come to but I consider this my only family--at the moment. Can't talk about life and emotions to a tea bagger who is only good at bashing Mr. O, playing computer games all day, and watching her favorite episode of O'Liely.

Though they don't know my politics, I am a TRUE progressive and thrive on intelligent conversation, people with common sense, and those who love their fellow man.

The stress in my stomach is getting increasely more painfull as I have never had to experience this ever. I care about people and show compassion to those around me.

I thought about this, and decided I needed to reach out to my fellow DU-er's since I am getting increasingly scared. Just wondering if there is something out there in what I know as my only family at the moment. Need to see if this can help keep me from falling apart totally. I'm a fighter, but sometimes you can't do these things alone.

Not sure what else to say. I'll keep it there and see what happens.

Thank you

I'm open to other options outside this area.

[NYC_SKP]

1. How familiar are you with public services for Sacramento and surrounding counties?

If you're new in town we can help. If you're not new but only newly in need, we can help you.

I'm not sure what you're looking for, if it's work, or housing, or companionship, or all three.

[sabrina 1]

2. I'm sorry you are going through this.

Are there any organizations that help the homeless in your area? I know there are in some areas.

[silverweb]

3. How can we help?

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]Not sure exactly what you're looking for at the moment or what resources you lack or have available.

[dixiegrrrrl]

4. Pls send PM to Du member OneGrassRoot

who runs the Wishadoo postings here on DU
www.wishadoo.org

for those in need to post for assistance.
I willpm you the mailing address.

[Left Coast2020]

5. Housing primarily..companship would help too

Been very stressful since I came back from China. Things were looking up, but then crashed again.

People who understand and care since I am short in that dept. But mainly a temp housing situation is what I will need...Food, is ok. Someone from a church did want to put gas in my car today. So they filled my tank. I was greetful for that.

[wildbilln864]

6. so sorry for you having this struggle.

I hope you can get the help you need. Best wishes to you.

[Left Coast2020]

15. Well, I'm a good example why no one should ever, ever, Ever in any lifetime

..elect anyone with a friggin R by their name. Because this is what you get. Millions of people struggling, leves destroyed, finances lost, families broken, careers trashed.

Did I miss anything?

Someone ought to take that "evil doer" freak to court on charges of destroying an economy, purjury, theft of personal finances, stress, personal injury, and a few others.

He's the one who F'd up the lives of good people and families.

[Packerowner740]

22. "Evil doer" freak?

I don't follow you there.

[LeftyMom]

7. If you line up a place in the area and need help moving please PM me.

I have a truck and I'm usually free on the weekends.

[Left Coast2020]

11. Thank you so much.

All my stuff is in storage. Tea bagger said I could put some of important stuff in garage. Now she wants it out. All I have is clunky 89 Honda. Not much room for moving there.

[Lifelong Protester]

8. I am far away in frozen Wisconsin but

I wanted you to know I hear your plea and wish I could help. All I can give from here is moral support, but know you are not alone!

[grasswire]

9. my first thought: is your landlord complying with housing laws?

I know he/she is a teabagger and you would be better off out of there, but if he/she hasn't followed the rules, you may be able to delay.

He/she must give you a 30 day notice that is properly completed and filed.

If you have that notice, you may be able to get housing help through Catholic Charities or The Salvation Army (yes, I know that many people here do not deal with SA, but this is an emergency).

I know that I would be paralyzed with fear. But it sounds as if you have been active in looking for a solution.

Please check craigslist for rooms and shares. You might find something very reasonable.

[Left Coast2020]

12. Yes, I got notice

[villager]

14. Are there any pro bono tenants rights groups available? The prop managers where I was tried this

...with me, in lieu of maintenance, earlier this summer. Full disclosure: I'd been overpaying rent, after a jobless spell (and having to underpay) with the understanding that I wouldn't press them on a long backlog of maintenance issues. Some really bad ones.

As I closed in to zero the amount, instead of catching up on the maintenance, they wanted to evict me. A tenants outfit helped me file a response to their notice, and even worse conditions were discovered in the house (which I informed their lawyers of).

The upshot was they had to waive several months of rent, and I had time (and more resources) to find a much better, nicer (cheaper, though true, smaller) place.

I was really stressed during the whole process too -- not sure if I was going to wind up on a friend's couch while the legal side played out.

They had to put a lot of money into the place making it rentable again, and the last time I checked, it was still empty.

In any case, in retrospect it all turned out well. So allow me to pass along some of my current housing mojo to you!

And while I was born in Sacramento, I'm down in L.A. now, so I'm sending you vibes from afar. Take care!

[JI7]

10. isn't there a law that prevents them from just kicking you out like that ? how long have you been

living there ?

[Left Coast2020]

13. Since April

[silvershadow]

16. Not sure who, but one of our DU'ers runs Wishadoo. Look them up on the net and post there, too.

Good luck. You have my prayers.

[Left Coast2020]

17. Thank you

Someone else alerted me to them. I appreciate the info. I think they gave me their mailbox, and I sent to message an hour ago. No word back yet.

[freshwest]

18. Just talking a long time with a friend in WA whose husband is suffering so much with the teabags...

It's destroying their lives and the family, really hard on them. They've come to hate the area they live in, considered going wild and crazy and leaving but they can't afford it.

To ease their mental anguish among other things they have decided to let him retire and she will work, they will sell their home and hope to move to another area with less of the troglogdytes.

It has gotten bad for them, they are union, progressive, etc. but it's giving them so much distress. They are surrounded by stupidity, literally, they need more as you say.

Just being around and working with the baggers is torture. They think it's going to get worse. They're giving up a good home to get out and leave. My area is vibrant, not that wealthy, but is a liberal area with educated and good people.

None of that bovine attitude that your land lord has. Such are hateful to be around. It's no shangrila here, but we are still mainly Democrats.

I cannot offer you concrete help, but NYC SKP knows the area and can give you tips to get another start. Let us know how things turn out for you. You have nothing to apologize for coming here and telling us. I hope somehow we can help.

[Left Coast2020]

19. I found the name of the pastor I used to know In Oregon who lives near Seattle

I send a message to him two days ago, but no word yet. I would be willing to get out of this area if it would lead to something better.

My landlord is nuts--totally. She posts anti-Obama stuff on FB all the time--according to her friend.

Doesn't seem to realize that employers see that stuff. Clearly lacking common sense.

[grasswire]

20. how would you get your stuff to another state if you were ...

....going to relocate?

Do you want to PM the name of that pastor to me? I know several in Seattle. The Pacific Northwest has some very good areas of liberalism.

Additionally, a shirttail family member works with the homeless population in Seattle and might have information about housing, should you decide to think about that.

It seems that the first item to be done is temporary housing there while you get your ducks in order. As soon as you get that nailed down a load of stress will be lifted and you can think about a longer term plan.

[Left Coast2020]

21. If I am able to go out of state, I would be pushed to get Uhaul

But haven't gotten to that point yet. I think it could be arranged through church, but not totally sure. I have a bit of confidence it could be arranged.