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URGENT! Does anyone know of any homeless shelters in Bronx, NYC?

Me, my mother and sister are going to be homeless very VERY soon. Our landlord has decided to kick us out before our lease is schedule to end. She wants us out by the 30th of April. It's already the 24th and I don't know what the hell we are going to do. I just need to find a place to go quickly before we end up out on the streets! My sister has friends who said that she could stay with them. I also have a friend to stay with if push comes to shove. The main problem is my mother. She doesn't have anywhere to go unlike me and my sister. I've asked family and they said they couldn't take my mother in. My mother is going to ask more people if she could stay with them but I really don't think that anyone will say yes.

We are not in a financial position to rent any apartments. My mom has a job; she works at Macy's but she doesn't meet most income and credit requirements. Her annual income is in the 22,000's and her credit SUCKS! Most landlords want an annual income in the 30- 35,000's at least and a FAIR credit score. At first I thought that I could rent out an apartment/studio in my name but that idea was quickly shot down. I don't have a credit card to build up a credit history and I can't qualify for one unless I have a steady job (which I certainly do not have). So renting out a decent apartment is out of the question.

So it seems our only option is a shelter right now. Does anyone know of any good shelters in the bronx area that we can go to? Or does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do in my current situation? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You

:)

Update:

Side Note---

I've already applied for governmment housing in the projects. All I can do on that issue is wait to find out if we were approved for project housing or not.

Again, any advice would be HIGHLY APPRECIATED.

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  • Ann
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    You can check the YWCA too. Catholic Church Nievesturns anyone away (regardless of your religion). Also, check with 211; they are the experts in non profits in your area. They can tell you where the help is. Be careful wherever you end up; hope you can stay together as a family. Hope this helps

  • 1 decade ago

    Check out these sites as they maybe able to point you to places in your area. Also check out 211 website in your are for further assistance,

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Call the nearest Catholic Church, does not matter what religion you are. They Have women shelters all over the state.

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