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Headin' to a shelter

boji5357 started this conversation
Well It's official I'm going to a woman's shelter and I am a bit scared and apprehensive. I could use some support. I feel very alone and unwanted. My pastor and his wife say that it is for the best, that the shelter has more resources then they do. Maybe so but I still am unsure of what I am going into. I could use some info on low income housing in central Pa. Rental assistance something so I can get a place and put all this behind me.
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Starshine

Hello

I am sorry you will be going to a shelter. I think your pastor is right as they will have more resources for you. Look the ones over that you are choosiing to be at.

I am sorry as I have given you all that I know and here is something else but you will be on a waiting list for public housing.

http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=pa&topic=renting

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You are never alone as you have Aidpage to come back to visit and you will met knew people there and check out your local senior center to be with people. See what your local senior center has to offer.

Good luck and take care,

Starshine

 

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