Facing a housing crisis. What resource are available to me?

SGT Gary Wensink — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:54:40 -0400

I am a 66 y/o, 70% disabled veteran with mobility issues. My wife is a veteran and has terminal cancer. I have suddenly been released from my teaching position due to Covid-19. We are now faced with eviction. Where can we apply to for help?

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Jul 21 at 2020 8:56 AM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:56:19 -0400

Please call the Hero Care Network [login to see] to get some resources

Response by SFC Michael D. made Jul 21 at 2020 8:58 AM

SFC Michael D. — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:58:39 -0400

You can get Unemployment. You both should be getting disability checks already.

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Jul 21 at 2020 9:25 AM

SGT Dave Tracy — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 09:25:08 -0400

I would start locally by inquiring about programs and/or information first from your city, then county, then state as well as any local non-governmental organizations and religious organizations.

Good luck!

Response by SGT C. N made Jul 21 at 2020 9:44 AM

SGT C. N — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 09:44:48 -0400

There is a Program that most vets is not aware of. Volunteers of America can help you bills, rent, eviction and other things and they are pretty quick with assistance. Contact them and see if they offer service in your area.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 22 at 2020 9:54 AM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:54:25 -0400

Do you get VA Caregiver funds? Do you both get SSDI? Has her VA% increased?

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jul 22 at 2020 1:42 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:42:13 -0400

Difficult situation but people in this string have given you great information. Here’s my ideas:

If you were fired or laid off you can collect unemployment Go to state employment office on line and apply as soon as you can
-you are over 62 and I’m guessing your wife may be also. Consider starting social security. Also wife may be eligible for disability if her cancer started while she was working
-You’re over 65 so you’re eligible for Medicare. Maybe wife too
-check your state rules for Medicade
Finally—sorry to say this—if your wife’s condition is truly terminal within the next 6 months you should look into hospice. Excellent program in most areas. Care in your home or sometimes in hospital. Cancer treatment stops and hospice takes over care for your wife and the family
-check with your school system. You may have money in a retirement fund you can access. If you are a teachers union member check with them

Hope it all works out. We’ll pray for you

Response by SPC Ruby Guadian made Nov 16 at 2020 10:54 AM

SPC Ruby Guadian — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 10:54:06 -0500

Prayers for you and your family.