Anyone know where I can get some type of financial help to get my hubby home for his R&R,?
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We ran into a similiar situation with our son. He almost didn't come home because of it. I got on the phone and started calling each airline and asking for "military fares." I think I called at least a dozen of them. It was amazing that there were literally THOUSANDS of dollars between the quotes. American Airlines did the best for us. She even took the time to check the schedule to see that if he waited one more day to come home, it would save another couple hundred dollars. \n\nGet creative. You don't say where in Egypt or Texas, but would it be worth it to have him fly into Dallas vs. Houston or whatever? Make sense? When you talk to the airline reps, ask them for advice. Some will just be rude, others will do their best to help.\n\nTake care and good luck!\n\nTell your husband -- Thanks for serving!
502226
several places.  Check with the local Salvation Army as well as Health and Welfare.  Also I know the Catholic Church can help sometimes as well as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  If you have your own religion also check with your Minister to see if he/she can help you out.
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Get your facts and information straight and well- organized- include names and dates whenever possible.\n\nPresent the information to the nearest TV station with an investigative or consumer help program. Even if they don't give it air time, they can still offer advice.\n\nLook in the community services section of your phone book- contact...\n- free legal aid\n- handicapped services\n- elderly services\n- United Way First Call For Help\n- Habitat for Humanity\n- anyone else that looks good\n- low-income housing programs\n\nIf either is a regular in a church, social or fraternal organization, or even a bar, let them know about the problems and see if they can help somehow.\n\nHOWEVER... let's be realistic here and face a couple uncomfortable points. \n- Low income. With that income it is unlikely that anyone will loan them any money.\n- It sounds like they were living 'off the grid' to some extent (wind/solar, apparently no insurance, etc.) This always makes it harder to get help when it becomes necessary.\n- Living in their own home may not be the best option for two disabled older people. For example, I don't think they would be at the front of the list for a donated home.\n- The father's age alone will work against him in getting some forms of help. Few programs will provide lots of money for rebuilding a house that he might not be able to stay in for a very long time.\n\nAsk for the dream, but be realistic and thoughtfully consider the options and any offers for help.\n\nGood luck!
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try salvation army, they help alot! i just got some assistance for my heating bill from them. catholic charities should be able t help you too. if these places can't help they will be able to point you in the right directions.
461097
Call your department of public aid...often they offer assistance for low income individuals/ families
791955
Listen Bill get all those bills and bring them to a financial adviser some banks offer this free sit down and talk and find which is the best way to pay these bills off..then go see your doctor and tell him what is going on he will give you something to help you ..you my friend may be heading for a nervous breakdown....keep in mind that your wife and children love you ..Bless You luv kara
171807
LOOK IN THE PHONE BOOK THERE SHOULD BE SOME CENTERS THAT CAN TELL YOU WHERE TO CALL AND GET HELP... HE NEEDS TO LEAVE
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Red Cross will help, so will the Salvation Army.  Check with local churches, sometimes they can help too.  If there is a Senior Citizen Center close where you live, they might be able to help out.  Put jars, for people to throw change in at local businesses, that will let you leave them there.
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go to \nsba.gov\nthey have all kind of help.
795224
Stop helping him out financially. Financial help is something that you should dedicate to a husband, not someone as transient in your life as just a boyfriend. Save your money and your dedication for someone who is worthy of it! Have a good, happy life, sweetie!
1008576
find some real legal advice. if you can't afford it, legal aid in your county/city should be able to help. good luck.\n\nif that doesn't work, add some sugar to his gas tank.
254541
Many of the necessary documents are available on-line from the county clerk's office of the county where your husband filed suit.  But you may need more than that, and I suggest you contact a local lawyer referral service for help.  There may even be free legal advice available through various volunteer services.  The county law librarian may also be able to help.
201089
You can check with local churches and other community organizations.  If they can't help maybe they can steer you in the right direction.
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I read that your hubby is in NC til June 2nd.  I take it he is at training down there in J-ville.  When he gets permanent orders (like any thing is permanant?!!), Go visit with him.  Go to the Housing Office.  His command should direct him their as part of his check in being how he is married.  If not, for the Navy it is either part of FISC (Fleet Industrial Supply Center) or FFSC (Fleet and Family Service Center).  The Marine Corp is part of the Navy, so the structure is similar in some ways. \n\nAnyways, You can get off-base housing and he should get extra money to pay for it.  You can also do on-base housing if it is available.  You don't pay for regular on-base housing, but some places have PPV (Private something Venture) which are homes that are subleased to the GOV for housing (money comes out of your paycheck like with off base housing that you sign for through the housing ofice).  Many bases are getting rid of on-base housing because it is getting really expensive to upkeep all those old buildings now.  \n\nAlso, if you have to move, most states have a law that allows military to get out of a lease if they are moving atleast X number of miles away under permanent orders.  Check into the state laws if you think you may ever have to break a lease. \n\nMake sure you are comfortable with the area you intend to move into.  Many bases have some bad areas around them (thugs think the service members are rich!!)  Talk to people at your hubby's command, the housing ofice, at the laundry matt, etc.  They will tell you where not to move.  Go to the area you think you will be interested in at different times of the day to include evening and late night-to see what really goes on there.  Go on a week night and a weekend night, too.  You can also pretend to want to buy a house-realators are good at knowing where not to go (i nobody else will help).  \n\nYou have like 10 or 14 days to live in a hotel for reimbursement (on your husband's order if you are a dependent).  His command may allow him 10 days of free leave for house hunting also.  Make sure he asks or it.  If he's new to the service, they most likely won't offer it to him. Good luck!
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Ask at your hospital to speak to a Financial Aide Department.  Also a Social Worker should be able to help you out and give you some contacts.  Perhaps you can talk to the Church also.  Medicaid may be able to help too or Medicare Part B for medications.  My best of luck to you.
350680
Be upfront about not having insurance, and some hospitals will give you financial assistance or a sliding scale fee. There are also sliding scale clinics out there, so ask around for them. My husband owes his life to a hospital that was willing to offer us financial assistance, so I know how overwhelming and frightening this can be.
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Call 211. They'll connect you with all the resources in your area that can help.