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vet1949 Asked July 2015

Where to find help in moving elderly veterans to cheaper homes?

I need to move from 2 story to one story, need assistance with first and last months rent.

jinglebts Jul 2015
I apologize for offending you, and I sent you a hug.

anonymous281963 Jul 2015
Are you receiving the Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit, monthly amount for caregiving expenses? These funds are not charity, but a benefit for veterans and their spouses. Income/assets under $80k, for veterans who have served at least one day during an officially declared war.
It has been recommended to go directly to your local veteran's office.
These funds are for you to hire help, and can be $1,000/ month, or more.

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JoAnn29 Jul 2015
Wounded Warriers?

GardenArtist Jul 2015
I've read this thread more than a few times and had no suggestions but just thought of a few.

1. United Way's helpline is 211; they might have some suggestions, including local organizations such as Christmas in Action that help people. CiA focuses on house rehab, but there might be others than provide services.

2. The service organizations - VFW, American Legion, and others. They might even be able to pull together some volunteers.

3. TV stations - veterans are newsy these days, and unlike after the Vietnam War, some organizations are making real efforts to provide employment and assist with re-integration. Companies want to present a veteran-friendly profile, and what better way to do it than provide assistance?

4. Don't each of the military branches have their own support organizations?

vet1949 Jul 2015
is crowdsourcing a place to beg? I don't beg.

vet1949 Jul 2015
Thank you to the nice people who made comments about my moving issue.
With mild dementia, it might take me awhile to deal with my move. I'm a strong guy
and will figure this out.

jinglebts Jul 2015
If all else fails (and I sincerely hope it doesn't), you could try crowd sourcing. I'm sure that would work. Good luck to you. Please let us know what you do.

JoAnn29 Jul 2015
ITry Social Services in ur area.

cattgoodness Jul 2015
Trya social worker they can get you a place you can afford that'sright for you and may help with first and last if not church's do that as my daughter asked and they helped her with hers and she didn't have to pay it back remember what it says ask and you shall recover there real is no easy way to bit e our pride and ask for help but when you ask the church they will give you the help you need and even find you the place too as they don't want any one homeless and with out hope Then give God praise for he has heard you though his people

vet1949 Jul 2015
they were no help. I have a 100% service connected disability and no help is available for a veteran who can barely stand ,

57twin Jul 2015
Have you contacted your local VA office for benefits.
local Commission on Aging?

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