YMCA

Well folks I am now moved into the YMCA.

I have my own room!!!! But it is tiny. Although I have to share the restroom facilities. I also get full run of the Y's facilities. I am considered a member while I stay here. One minor mishap on moving in. My kool pad for my computer is dead. The power connection is broken. Oh well.

Everyone here is nice and accommodating. There is no curfew, I can come and go as I please. As a Vet we get more privileges than the regular residents. Also the floor I am on is quiet so far. We will see. I plan on doing some exploring tomorrow to see what is around me.

One of the other residents here has internet and I made an agreement to pay him $20.00 a month to use his connection.

As promised I took some pictures here they are;

Moving Day

Well here it is moving day.

Got a call this morning from my last employer. The girl that is taking my place could not get into the clients house with the key I gave her. I made sure I gave her the correct key and I did. I never had a problem with it. Told them to tell her to jiggle the key. Haven't heard back if she got in or not. Oh well.

I have to run up to the my last employers office to pick up my pay stub.

Well the case worker is supposed to get here about 1230 today to pick me up and take me to the Y. I am finally finished packing except for this computer and the router. But that will not take but a few minutes when it is time.

Wish me luck today.

Tuesday Night

Well here it is Tuesday night the night before I move to the YMCA in Harrisburg. I have finally finished the bulk of my packing. Just have to pack this computer, my alarm clock and my bed linens that are on the bed.

Spoke to the social worker assigned to me today. She confirmed that she will pick me up tomorrow at 12:30 pm. I have a move in time of 1300.

Not really looking forward to the move but I will make do. As I promised I will take a few pictures and post them as soon as I can. I am hoping that they have wireless internet. Most places do nowadays. Not sure but will find out tomorrow.

Here it is Monday Evening

Well here it is Monday evening. The lady from CAC has not come through for me. She did offer a job that is in Hershey as a House Supervisor for the Hershey School. That really is a non starter seeing as it is farther away from home. So I guess I will be going to Harrisburg on Wednesday. I really don't want to go but I must to keep a roof over my head. Actually I am starting to warm up to the idea a very little bit.

Other than quitting my job of 5 years and moving away from town it think my concern is fear. Fear of the unknown. I will know no one where I am going. Also there has been allot in the new lately about crime in Harrisburg. Oh well I will get over it. 


Well I told work that Tuesday will be my last day. They are not happy. I told them that if they would have paid me more and given me more hours I would not be in this situation. That was like talking to a brick wall.

I have been packing for the last 3 days. A little bit at a time. All I have left to pack is my coffee maker, coffee cup, pen cup, this computer and it's cord, personal care items and clothes. The clothes are pretty much good to go all I need to do is make sure my laundry bags are sealed and the hampers are filled. I will do the clothes tomorrow then I will be ready for Wednesday. Oh forgot have to piss the parents off when I take my wireless router. I will do that Wednesday morning.

I have two 27 gallon tubs filled, my Osprey backpack, and three other day packs. Plus an over  night bag all ready to go. Man are the tubs heavy hehe. I hope when I get to the YMCA I don't have a ton of steps to go up. If I do they better have an elevator, lol.

I need to call the social worker tomorrow to find out when she will pick me up. Thank god she has a van.

Once I get settled into the "Y" I will take a few pics. and post then here so you all can see my new homeless person digs.

Thanks for following my journey it is starting to get interesting.

Found A Great Video On YouTube

Found this great Video on YouTube, Enjoy!!

No News

Well I was hoping I would hear from the CAC lady today since she was supposed to call me yesterday. But alas she did not call. Again I am feeling that I have been let down once again. Oh well at least I have been accepted into the YMCA program and will have a place to stay.

On my way to work this morning I was giving my situation some serious thought. I have made up my mind that I am going to fast track the program. It is my intention that within 1 week after my move in at the YMCA I will have some form of income. Hopefully less. Even if it is part time. I also plan to be out and into my own apartment withing 6 months. I know that may be a bit ambitious but that is my goal. I can guarantee that they have never worked with anyone like me. When I set my mind to something I will do what ever it takes to make it happen.

Thanks for following along on my journey into homelessness. 

Where This Blog Is Going

I started this Blog to document my decent into homelessness. I will not stop there. I will keep it going until I am back on my feet and in my own apartment.

Any and all encouragement is appreciated. Just leave a comment.

Once I get into the YMCA if that is what happens I am anticipating that internet access will be limited. Thus my posts may become sporadic. Just bear with me. I will get there.

VA Social Worker Called

Well today did not go exactly as I hoped it would. I was hoping that the lady from CAC would have called as she promised. But alas she did not call. See that is the thing, in the past I have elicited the help of others and each and every time I have been let down. Thus I have learned, I have only myself to count on. I do not really trust anyone. Don't get me wrong I do allow people to make the offer to help. Although I do not anticipate that they will follow through because based on my experience they don't. I always give them ample opportunity to prove me wrong. To my detriment, because the letdown is more pronounced.

I will call the CAC lady tomorrow and see where we are.

I did get a call from the VA social worker today. She informed me that I have been accepted into the program at the Harrisburg YMCA. I have a move in date of  Dec. 19, 2012. So I will have to pack up my meager belongings that I am taking with me. I am going to have to abandon a large part of my belongings. Well the silver lining to that is that I get to buy new stuff. I really, really don't want to move to Harrisburg and quit my job. But to keep a roof over my head I will.

One thing is I don't have to move in until next Wednesday so that gives the lady from CAC more time to help me find an alternative solution.

Meeting Today with Community Action Commission

While at work today I received a call from one of the programs I applied to during my meeting with the VA social worker. The program is called Victory House our of Lancaster PA. After answering several questions we decided to put it on the back burner until we hear about the YMCA. I called the Social worker and informed her about this development. She also informed me that she spoke to the YMCA and that they have an opening. She told me she would let me know in a couple days.

I had the meeting with the lady from the Community Action Commission today. I am very upbeat after our meeting. She agrees that quitting my job is not a prudent idea. We talked about options here in Carlisle. She is going to check on them. Also she said that her place of employment has an opening in Perry County and that she would get me the information. Her job is to help me find a job and housing. I am very excited because all the options we discussed would allow me to keep my current job. She told me she would call me tomorrow and let me know how she makes out. I am looking forward to that call.

I received an e-mail from the lady from CAC. The job we spoke about requires a BA degree which I do not have. Oh well, we tried.

Web Post on Democratic Underground

Well tonight I posted on Democratic Underground asking for advice. I got some very good advice. The best was a very nice lady from Wishadoo contacted me through DU. She is and has been very helpful. She contacted two of her contacts one of whom emailed me. He has jobs available but they are not in my area. She also hooked me up with a lady from the Community Action Commission. I have a meeting with her on Tuesday.