I have a friend that is a single mom with 3 kids. Unemployed for a while now, going on interviews, but has not been able to land anything. Facing eviction. I know about WIC, Medicaid, food stamps, etc., but is there a resource for rent help? She lives in Spring, in Mont. Co. Any resources would be helpful. 

You can start with the church's. Each is different, some will help any ,some members only. I am sure its hard right now probably a lot asking..
Good luck to your friend. 

go to HAAM in Humble they help people in Kingwood, Humble and surronding areas, if not they will tell you where you can get help!

Tis why I always donate and buy at thier thrift shops, so my money goes to help people in need as yourself. Good luck and prayers with them! 

I have asked 2 churches that I attend on her behalf and I'm waiting to hear back.

As far as HAAM, I have seen them mentioned several times on here, but I didn't know if they would help in our area. I will tell her to call and ask. 

Well, I just looked them up, and her zip code is not in the area served by HAAM. 

HAAM does have services in the beginning of the month I believe. Once the funds run out they run out. YOu basically have to go there in person and wait on line. They are a great resource. I am so sorry for your friend. Try the united way as well.

Making phone calls will get you nowhere ..Its better if you go in person. God bless. 

oh, dear! When I hear things like this it truly breaks my heart. Makes my problems seem so stupid and petty. I do hope she can find some help. That can't be easy. :( 

HAAM does have services in the beginning of the month I believe. Once the funds run out they run out. YOu basically have to go there in person and wait on line.

Should she go anyway even if her zip code is not listed in the areas they serve? I told her to call 211, check out lite-up Texas for utilities, and try to sell items around the house on yardsale sites. I offered to give a bag of groceries or a gas card, but I have 3 heart surgeries to pay for, so I can't really hand out cash. They have to pay the rent by Saturday or be evicted. 

tell her to call them, family time helps I know in montgomery county but dont know if they help everyone. But do call HAAM they can at least tell you where you can go. Its a start of resource 

It is Heartbreaking to hear stories like this, especially when kids are involved. I know several single moms in same predicament. money is tight for us also. I've got 50.00 toward it, I know not alot but if 10 or 20 posters throw in 50.00 that may buy her a little time. Well..., anyone else? 

Northwest Assistant ministries.... 

jjf there is a HAAM like agency over on 1960 near 45 called northwest area ministries. They serve that area.

I will bump an old thread that has a link to all the local aid agencies.

Good luck 

I remember back when I was a single Mom I was facing the same situation. There is a place in New Caney @ the courthouse, same building as WIC, and they will pay your rent or utility bill as a one time thing. 

Montgomery County Emergency Assistance  

Also- I think is the place Cassie may be talking about:

Montgomery County Emergency Assistance: New Caney
Phone Number: (281) 577-8979
Address: East Montgomery County Courthouse Annex New Caney, TX 77357

Primary mission is general emergency assistance, which is determined on an individual basis. This includes food, short term child care, medical assistance for prescriptions, gas voucher, transportation, utility assistance and rent/mortgage assistance. Also provide energy assistance for utility bills

Or if this one is closer-

Montgomery County Emergency Assistance: The Woodlands
Phone Number: (281) 292-4155
Address: 1600 Lake Front Circle, Suite 201 The Woodlands, TX 77380 

I think that is it, GP! Thanks! 

Society of St. Vincent DePaul at St. Anthony's

Offers emergency financial assistance to qualified residents in area codes zip codes 77380-77386 .

7801 Bay Branch Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77382
Phone Number:
(281) 466-1920

More resources and info for Montgomery County Residents 

I hope she finds some help. 

Keep us posted. I am ready to clean out my pantry of food we wont eat. So if I find anything I can give to you for the kids. 

Society of St. Stephen at Kingwood UMC also helps with bills. The number is 281-358-7722. 

How good of a friend is she? why can't she move in with you? then she wouldn't have any rent at all to pay. 

How good of a friend is she? why can't she move in with you? then she wouldn't have any rent at all to pay.

Thank you, but I have a family of 6. I don't think I could add 4 more people in my house. Also, myself, my daughter, one son and possibly another are all scheduled for heart surgery in the month of September. I'm pretty sure I cannot physically, mentally, emotionally or financially handle 4 more people. 

Also, myself, my daughter, one son and possibly another are all scheduled for heart surgery in the month of September

Holy cow! Can I ask why? Prayers to you and your family! 

To everyone else that provided helpful comments, THANK YOU. I am forwarding her everything you have listed. I have already sent her the information for Family Time, HAAM & Interfaith of the Woodlands. She went on an interview recently and is supposed to hear today if she got the job or not. It will not get her instant cash, but it is a step in the right direction.

Voknows, thank you for the offer to help. I am not in the Kingwood area to pick it up, but I can send my mailing address or figure out something if people are interested in donating.

I have some reward points on a credit card that I can redeem for cash for her, and I have offered to fill bags out of my pantry if they need food. Beyond that and asking around, I'm not sure what else I can do for her. I have also suggested that she sell anything she can part with on the yardsale sites. 

Also, myself, my daughter, one son and possibly another are all scheduled for heart surgery in the month of September

Holy cow! Can I ask why? Prayers to you and your family!

2 of my children saw a pediatric cardiologist a few weeks ago, and he found a hole in my daughter's heart. The blood is moving across the heart instead of pumping properly through the 4 chambers. He then tested my son, and he feels strongly that he has the defect also, but his images were not as clear. Since it is most likely genetic, he tested me that day too, and I definitely have the problem as well. Now he wants my 10 year old son to get tested for it, and it is likely that the 3 yo will need to go in at some point to, although he is not having symptoms yet, so we can wait a little bit on him. We have to undergo a few more tests, but they have already scheduled us for the surgeries to repair the defect. We have 10 appointments and 3 surgeries so far, 13 appointments and 4 surgeries if they find it in my 10 yo son. I was already on KU listing items I had for sale, trying to raise funds for myself. Even with insurance, I am not sure how on earth we will pay for this. But I know that we still have a home to return to after the hospital. My friend no longer has that security, so I have re-focused my efforts on helping her. 

If that many in your family are all having medical problems, then her moving in I would think would be an asset. She could help out around the house, and help take care of the kids, when you are not at your 100%.

our loving immigrant neighbors have proven to us that it is no big deal to have dozens or more in a single family house. 

jjf, I'm so sorry for all you're going through! I can't imagine hearing that news and having to schedule surgeries like that! OMG! :(

Do you have family to help all of you during this time? Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help! Even if it's just to come by and clean for you while this is happening, I'm more than happy to help you. Let me know... 

Toss, while I realize your main purpose on KU appears to be trolling, your insensitivity is unwelcome here. I think I speak for a lot of KU people of different political lines and faiths and races, cultures and everything else you seem to rant about...leave these people that are hurting alone.

There is nothing wrong with personal opinions, even when they clash with others, but to continue posting your facetious comments on threads where well respected KUers have posted personal trials that are close to their hearts is truly very low of you. 

Toss, while I realize your main purpose on KU appears to be trolling, your insensitivity is unwelcome here. I think I speak for a lot of KU people of different political lines and faiths and races...leave these people that are hurting alone.

There is nothing wrong with personal opinions, even when they clash with others, but to continue posting your facetious comments on threads where well respected KUers have posted personal trials that are close to their hearts is truly very low of you.


I agree.

Toss.......be nice, it's the least you can do. Just leave it alone if you can't be nice. 

ghostpost, I totally agree with you!! 

Do you have family to help all of you during this time? Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help! Even if it's just to come by and clean for you while this is happening, I'm more than happy to help you. Let me know...

We have no family here, but my mom will try to be here for my surgery next week and the 2 kids after me. (I told them I'd go first so they can see it's no big deal...I certainly hope I'm right!). She is not able to be here for all of the smaller appointments in b/w so things will be a little crazy for a while. Thanks for the offer Mom! I'm not in KW, and I would feel terrible about asking you to drive over here, but it's truly thoughtful of you! 

alright ghost post. please explain how me suggesting something very common sense as being insensitive? I have family members living with me right now, I have lived with other family members in my past when I was down on my luck. it is very common.

so I suggest that a FRIEND of his come live with him to help each other out, and I am insensitive, then momoffive asks if HE has family to help him, there is a freaking friend right there than can help him, but I am a troll and insensitive?

I have also noticed many of yall have no problem making your own snide remarks and comments at me, yet I am the one that is supposed to bite my tongue. practice what you preach.

I have called no one any names, and have ignored much of yalls sarcasm and abuse. I understand I am still new here and that I don't fit into many of the clicks. 

Thanks for the offer Mom! I'm not in KW, and I would feel terrible about asking you to drive over here, but it's truly thoughtful of you! 


Driving isn't a big deal! My offer is sincere! If you need anything, please ask! I've been in your position with having surgery and not having family to help...it's hard!

I'm just so sorry that it's affecting everyone in your family! So stressful and scary. :( 

If you would like to argue with someone, please feel free to do it. Just do it on another thread. 

We have no family here, but my mom will try to be here for my surgery next week and the 2 kids after me. (I told them I'd go first so they can see it's no big deal...I certainly hope I'm right!). She is not able to be here for all of the smaller appointments in b/w so things will be a little crazy for a while. Thanks for the offer Mom! I'm not in KW, and I would feel terrible about asking you to drive over here, but it's truly thoughtful of you!

I apologize, but WTF??? so you are saying that your jobless friend can't help you out? and that you want to help her out as long as it doesn't inconvience you? sorry, but this just doesn't add up in my little brain.

it just sounds like to me yall are both in a perfect oppertunity to help each other out, but for some reason don't want to. 

I have called no one any names,


You started a thread about credit card debt mocking this thread and the one asking for help with their high electric bill!

you don't have to call anyone names to be nasty and insensitive....your thread does a fine job. :(

your comments on this thread regarding "immigrants" and everything else, are in bad taste, imo. This woman is dealing with REAL problems and trying to help someone else in dire need...your sarcasm and nastiness is extremely unwelcome. 

JJF, I am not arguing with you, it just doesn't make sense to me.

I know many people don't like me because I don't sugar coat things, but this seems like a very simple answer. 

JJF: sorry to hear of all the medical issues....ill say a prayers for yall for speedy healing for all of you. 

alright ghost post. please explain how me suggesting something very common sense as being insensitive?

It is a little late to back peddle now.

Not one person with an ounce of intelligence would have read the comments you posted on 3 different threads and for one moment think there was any sincerity at all behind your comments.

It has nothing to do with being new or old..it has to do with knowing when common decency and humanity should keep someone's own ego and agenda silent...and like I told my sons when they were growing up...sometimes a heartfelt apology goes a lot further and does a lot more than an a self-serving excuse. 

You started a thread about credit card debt mocking this thread and the one asking for help with their high electric bill!

you don't have to call anyone names to be nasty and insensitive....your thread does a fine job. :(

your comments on this thread regarding "immigrants" and everything else, are in bad taste, imo. This woman is dealing with REAL problems and trying to help someone else in dire need...your sarcasm and nastiness is extremely unwelcome.

It is in bad tast and insulting to me and the other millions of people that are responsible and take care of their business. it is insulting and insensitive to me for many to keep forcing their hand deeper into my pocket for their own mistakes, yet they do, and many say nothing to them? consistency is all I ever ask for.

If I am supposed to help others, then why can't others help me.

I am truly in deep credit card debt, how is this any different than any other financial trouble? we help people with $50k dollar cars pay their utilities, food and rent, so what is the difference? would you help me if I choose to not only pay my credit cards and got behind on my mortgage? or would you help me if I choose to have cable instead of feeding my kids?