Isn't this just the stupidest thing?

[flutterby]

I was calling around for assistance with my gas bill. As most of you know, I have been unable to work for 3 years and am waiting on my disability application.

Anyway, most everyone is out of funding, which I expected. They told me to call this one place that has funding. I did and they took my information and then told me that the program they have only allows them to help people whose income exceeds their living expenses.

*blink*

Generally speaking, if your income exceeds your living expenses, shouldn't you be able to pay your bills?

 

[AnnieO]

Heather, can you PM me this place? They could help me! My income supposedly exceeds my living expenses - according to the state anyway.

I think someone is not paying attention!

 

[KTMom91]

Oh, yeah...when I got laid off years ago, I wasn't eligible for help because my Geo Metro, that I had purchased used, was worth more than $1,500, but if I would refinance it, I would be eligible. Ummm...I'm unemployed...why do I want another bill I have to pay?

 

[gcvmom]

??? Wth ???

 

[DammitJanet]

They have some strange and stupid rules. I tried to get help to pay my power bill once and they told me my car insurance was too high and they wouldnt help me until I found a way to lower it!

Ummmm. I am required to have car insurance and I cant dictate the rates. How can I lower my car insurance? Duh!

 

[LittleDudesMom]

have you tried Catholic Charities?

 

[flutterby]

Sharon, I would only use organizations I have contributed to in the past. I borrowed the money from my mom, so it's paid.