Poverty...

[Wolverine]

And before you all ask, no it's not me.

What happens when you find out someone close to you is broke to the point they can only afford to eat every second day?

They have no vices as rent, base bills n fuel leaves them with virtually nothing per pay from Centre Link.

I want to help them, however I don't get paid myself till Tuesday. What can I do to get them some help before then?

My first port of call is ringing up the Salvo's tomorrow, food vouchers or something...

Any other recommendations?

Cheers
Wolvy.

[24]

there are other charities around, some that can help with emergency stuff, but... there is nothing quite like a friend. How about just inviting them round for dinner tomorrow, to make sure there is at least one good meal they don't have to worry about this week?

I think sometimes we outsource community in a bid to set up charitys that can help people in need.


A friend in need, and all that...

[Wolverine]

Um I would but they're in another state geographically.

Believe you me, no-one goes hungry while I'm around. Even if it's shared meals for a few months to help rebuild their energy levels again.
I'd rather have the electricity disconnected before I went hungry.

I'm not too proud but when I was younger, first moved out of home, before I was living from refuges to refuges, with only the clothes on my back, I used to steal food from markets n stuff.

So I know exactly what broke and starving was all about, I was there in December 08, till someone kind lent a helping hand and things were on the up.

[Silverwitch]

I know the St Vincent de Paul Society do good things- maye your friend could contact them for some help?
I got this from their website:
The St Vincent de Paul Society offers people assistance through its primary work of home visitation.

Home visitation is an integral part of the Society’s work and involves two Society members visiting people requiring assistance in their home and assessing their needs.

In this process conference members help to find the most appropriate response to the person’s or family’s needs. The members listen to the problems being raised and then offer support in whatever form is necessary. This support may include providing food or food vouchers, clothing, furniture, budget support, assistance with utility bills or back to school costs, information and advocacy.

[Wolverine]

Oh thankyou Silverwitch, that might be a good alternative to look into.

I'm not sure if they'd appreciate the invasion though as they are unaware I'm getting some help for them. They are quite fragile emotionally and I don't want to burn that bridge that's taken me so long to build.

Perhaps I will enquire and take it from there.

[Silverwitch]

If you know them well enough you might suggest this approach and then they can decide for their self. If they are fragile emotionally this might be a good support for them both emotionally as well as finacially?

[Wolverine]

Yes, I agree.
Question remains, what approach should I take?
I'll make some enquiries tomorrow.

[Jahoota]

Boy, do I have a range of textbook theories to throw into this thread based on the little knowledge I've gleaned from the opening gambit in the thread....

But, luckily, in this case, I don't know what the **** I'm talking about so I'll keep my mouth shut.

[Wolverine]

pardon Hoots?

[Wolverine]

Is Hoots offering a possible solution or a line of questioning that assists the thread?
Perhaps something I may have overlooked?


Sorry I must have missed it.

[triangle]

Starving ****s.

Have you got family or friends in this state or territory?

It's often a good idea to get this person connected with a support base. The more support, the lesser chance of going hungry. Back in Germany, my folks and I spent approximately a month at my uncles for lunch and dinner because there wasn't work for my parents. Finally when my parents did get work, we were always ready to feed an extra person or more if such was needed. So if you have a wider array of people to go to, it means it'll look less obvious. Just try have people invite them for dinner more often and such.

If a support base cannot be established link them up to those charities mentioned. I don't like the prospect of charities as much as the next guy, my parents even refused to go to them (stupid pride), but they're there for just that reason and at the end of the day they don't judge or expect anything back.

[ 05. June 2009, 08:36 AM: Message edited by: triangle ]

[24]

Anglicare have a pretty big network too, depends which state.

[Wolverine]

Ok good news.

After a lengthy session of convincing, said person has finally accepted some help.

You see, it's impossible to help/assist someone if they don't wish for it. My biggest obsticle was convincing them they are worthy of help.

We now can move forward.

I'll be taking all above advice into consideration and add to the knowledge data base for this situation, or any others that I come across.

Can we make this thread sticky/archive for future people who feel helpless and unsure where to begin..

Cheers Mods..

Wolvy
xo

[Paul Oberin]

I am not sure Frog wants to have an Archive forum, but then again he might.

Being a snow forum we can't make it a sticky one though, in fact even snow related topics rarely become a featured topic for long.

[Wolverine]

drats, suffer n ****atash, mwahhhhhhhh...
*off to throw a tantrum*

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[John Deere]

Tell them to get a job ;)

[Wolverine]

Easier said than done Deere.
They're over qualified.

I've suggested to take a menial job in the meantime, just to stay sane. Whilst working/waiting for the ideal career.
Others do it.

I think the issue here is more than the job hunting process itself.

Tis more about having some good support structure to bounce off when things get hard or road blocks are more frequent.

In this current climate, there are more difficulities to overcome.

I know of four snow comrades who do not have a job and that's just the ones who've let it be known to us forumites. Three of these four are highly qualified.

[John Deere]

Originally posted by Wolfster:
Easier said than done Deere.
They're over qualified.Easily fixed....lie!!

[powderhog]

If I lost my job tomorrow, I would not stay out of work for long. I would go out and get a job packing shelves if I had too. I can guarantee you I am over qualified for this. Well slightly anyway. tongue.gif

There is work out there if you want it.

[ 05. June 2009, 09:06 PM: Message edited by: powderhog ]

[Wolverine]

Originally posted by John Deere:
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My sentiments precisely.
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[Paul Oberin]

Originally posted by powderhog:
If I lost my job tomorrow, I would not stay out of work for long. I would go out and get a job packing shelves if I had too. I can guarantee you I am over qualified for this. Well slightly anyway. tongue.gif

There is work out there if you want it. You could sell Vacuum cleaners. ;)

[Wolverine]

Powderhog, dunno about packing shelves but Im sure your good at packing something, if you had too....

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[powderhog]

You seem to be an expert in the field, so I will take your word for it. :D

[Wolverine]

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