Need help to help a homeless family?

Question

I for a long time have been friends with a family currently living out of there big rig they were kicked out of the place they were renting the husband was laid off and they havent been able to get on there feet. Is there an organization that i can call or email and get a great house built for them? They have a one year old and are trying to get custody of his other 2 kids from a previous relationship but they have to have a home to do that. Anywhere in the Tennessee area would be great from them low cost good jobs nice schools. Thank you in advance for all who send answers!

Answer 1

see if you can apply them to extreme home makeover.....Seems like they really need and deserve it :)

Answer 2

There is an organization called Habitat for Humanity that helps needy families with homes.  The way they work is if you are in need of a home then you come out and help them build homes for other families in need and you accumulate volunteer hours.  Once you have put in the required amount of hours then you qualify for your own home.  You can also have hours "donated" to your family by other volunteers.  Say a person comes in and puts in 30 hours of work but they dont need a home then they can donate that 30 hours to your hours.  I dont know about Tennessee but where I live I think you have to put in 1000 hours to qualify for a home.  As far as something short term I know of a grant that helps needy families with temporary housing.  They will put you up in a motel for up to 8 weeks to help you get back on your feet.  I cant remember the name of it off the top of my head but if you give me a little bit I will get back with you about the name and details.

Answer 3

You should call your local United Way office.  They have a list of resources in the community to help out people in need.

Answer 4

habitat for humanity.  though you have to put in a certain amount of hours building other peoples homes before they will build you one.

Answer 5

try writing and calling to shows like extreme home makeover

good luck =]

Answer 6

I think you can get free cardboard boxes from WalMart. That might help.

Answer 7

contact your local church...they help people of all or no faith

Answer 8

Most of these shows are going to look into there back ground and ask very personal question, to make sure there not helping unworthy people. So be sure they can withstand that kind of scrutiny. You might also do local fund raising. get them involve in charitable work in there community. They need to be really positive and look unneedy  in person. the type of person you would not believe was needdy on first glance until you see the facts of there life. This will take some time. But if they can hold on and maintain a positive attude even when chips are down I am sure they will be provided for.  

Answer 9

They can stay in a shelter temporarily for like $7 a night while he finds a job and if they're not on drugs or mentally unstable the shelter will help them out a great deal.  

Answer 10

you can try to get donations your self or google it. call around to friends and see if they can help.

the thing is.. even when you get them a nice house built... there not going to be able to pay for the bills.

something to think about...

maybe try getting them a small trailor? they don't cost as much.

Answer 11

habitat for Humanity information here:

http://www.habitat.org/

As mentioned by others, they have to work to help others and at some point will help build their own home.

Another site with some potentially helpful information:

http://www.homeless.us/

Local government organizations are available.

A great place to go is church.  Many churches have outreach programs that help people in tough times so that they can get back on their feet.  If they are out of their Rig I imagine there is no family or friends able to help right now.

Most importantly, while I would hate to see it hamper them getting help, make sure they want and would accept help.  If they are too proud or ashamed they may not be willing to cooperate with what is offered unless they approve of it.

It would be best to talk with them and help them find tools to help themselves than to do it for them.  Help to reassure them that accepting help is just a step forward and they can always return that help once they are on their feet.  Let them know that God loves them and will provide for them if they ask, and maybe even if they don't.

Good luck helping them and God Bless for your efforts!  It's great to see people still willing to help others.

Answer 12

I don't know why they were kicked out of their rental but nothing really great like a spacious expensive home is going to come for free. Well, they have organizations like the Habitat for Humanity and they want you to meet certain requirements and fill out alot of paperwork and such. It's never going to be easy. I included the link - it's worth checking out. Tennesee and the Nashville areas are ideal - especially Franklin. Sometimes I wish we were in a position to have someone set up a free home for us in Tennessee!