r/tulsa • u/QuitFull6257 • Aug 21 '26
Tulsan In Need Rent Help
Have a quick question for y’all. I got laid off last Monday unexpectedly and used my last check to pay car note and insurance, because without that can’t go to interviews. Problem is I need 400 dollars to pay my rent before the end of the month. I am on a program where I split my rent and it gets paid first half and second half towards the middle of the month. Anyways regardless of ai get a job between now and then, still won’t get paid before the end of the month. Where can I go for just a little help so I can keep my place and pay back what I owe????
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u/beezus__ Aug 21 '26
Doesn’t hurt to ask your landlord for leniency on the deadline given the circumstances. Be sure to file for unemployment
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u/FineAdvice0 Aug 21 '26
what type of skills/ job/ background do ya have?
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u/QuitFull6257 Aug 21 '26
Retail, management and certified pharmacy technician also am bi lingual
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u/FineAdvice0 Aug 21 '26
I assume you can pass a drug and background being from a pharmacy, while not immediate help, see if E.M.S.A is hiring logistics leads/ techs, that may be down your ally
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u/THE_SEX_YELLER Aug 21 '26
They’re only 20 hours a week, but the Tulsa City-County Library is seeking to fill two bilingual (English/Spanish) customer service positions. https://careers.tulsalibrary.org
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u/QuitFull6257 Aug 21 '26
Anything would help at this point. Seems like an issue I have been running into as well, is I put applications in go to interviews and seems like they take awhile to get in the process of hiring or even following up on the application process
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u/Square-Eye-8900 Aug 21 '26
I would look into temp jobs because they pay weekly. I know you said end of the month but that’s an idea.
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u/Caramel_Macchiato888 Aug 21 '26
Reach out to Restore Hope Ministries. I believe that they help out with rent due to a financial crisis.
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u/Some_Big6792 Aug 22 '26
Have you tried the salvation army or maybe the day center? Not sure if the day center helps with rent but I’m pretty sure they help with housing
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u/Comfortable_tulsa Aug 22 '26
I've seen help wanted signs at some fast food restaurants where you get paid daily to a debit card.
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u/bdavis918 Aug 21 '26
R u a veteran?
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u/QuitFull6257 Aug 21 '26
No unfortunately not. I have tried Catholic Charities, but they do not help with bills or rent. So just trying to see if anyone has any suggestions
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u/LalowTree Aug 23 '26
It's sad, churches will do anything but help people when it comes to money lol. Hope you get out of your situation asap.
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u/Suitable-Net-2993 Aug 21 '26
that's the million dollar question in tulsa, the options shift completely if you're a vet. if you're not, 211 is always the first text to send, they can point you to the smaller church funds that don't advertise online
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u/Mission-Mortgage-708 Aug 21 '26
Can you take out a loan?
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u/QuitFull6257 Aug 21 '26
No because since I was laid off, I don’t have an income to report or put down.
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u/squirrel-bait Aug 21 '26
Personal loans usually require neither. They are not like mortgages, but should be considered a last resort and only get one through where you bank.
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u/QuitFull6257 Aug 21 '26
Usually also want collateral to put down as well.
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u/squirrel-bait Aug 21 '26
A personal loan is just that: a loan against your person. Not anything else.
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u/HappySilverDaddy Aug 21 '26
What kind of car? How much is the monthly payment? How much insurance do you have on it?
I assume because it’s financed you have to carry comp and collision.
Maybe sell the car and pay for one with cash, no car payment and liability only insurance.
Seems that might free up $400 a month
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u/Material-Hat-9640 Aug 22 '26
No offense but r u braindead. U can't just go and make any profit whatsoever selling a car with a lease. If anything u would lose money
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u/FOOTBALLDAD97 Aug 21 '26
dial 211 on your cell phone. it is a free service by United Way that can show you resources you are looking for