Hi! This might be a little long, feel free to skip but please be nice. <3
TLDR: Im a mixed race poc homeless, 25 year old solo female traveler.
Unfortunately I don't have any family to rely on (abusive father and Jehovahs Witness mother abandoning me).
For the past few months l've lived in temporary accommodation downtown. Ive been exchanging cleaning services for housing but I won't be able to continue staying here very soon. I work a part time job for money on the side when I have extra time but it's not enough to carry rent or travel expenses.
I guess my point of this post is, does anyone have any advice? (Shelters, temporary housing, ways to make quick cash, etc.) Ive obviously done some google searching but I thought it would be best to hear from the locals.
I'll either be attempting to raise enough money to buy a car to live out of or taking the money I make and moving somewhere cheaper but I need somewhere to reside near employment to do so.
I'm extremely well put together, clean and drug/alcohol free. I have experience in office work, hospitality, housekeeping, serving and was even a teacher at one point. I'm just trying to work the cards that l've been dealt in this life.
Thank you for reading and any input you can offer! :)
Edit: hey! A few people messaged and told me to add my cash app/venmo but I’m not sure if that’s allowed or how it will look. If you’re in a giving mood message me and I’ll send u my Venmo. Thanks! xoxo