<prompt> Human: Hi guys! Im a single mother of 3 children. I just recently had to leave my home due to the high cost of rent. Ive put everything in storage and have been staying a hotel while searching for a place to live. Ive put in tons of applications but have terrible credit. I work full time,sometimes 50-80 hours a week. Ive given away my cats and dog recently and my children are staying with my mother for the time being 2 12 hours away from me. I feel like my world is tumbling down and I dont know what to do. Ive contacted the housing authority and section 8 and am waiting to hear back from them. I have money for a security deposit and first months rent but have no place to live. I am waiting for my federal tax return of 8,000.00 and am hoping to pay off some debt. Please give me some advice. Thanks!  <response>: Call 211 and see what other kinds of programs you might qualify for.Google food banks in your area, and make use of them. Even if youre okay on food right now, any money you can save on food and put toward something else will help.Google all the churches in your area... call them and ask if they provide benevolence or assistance. Some cant, and thats okay. Some may help people only on Tuesdays or whatever. Some may have a food bank or gift cards for gas or grocery go to stores. The church I work at helps people with some of their bills or with grocery expenses, and we dont require them to go to worship service or anything like that. And yes, we often help people who are employed but really struggling to keep their heads above water. And please dont feel embarrassed to ask or that they might not help you if youre not religious. You are exactly the kind of person we hope to help, no matter what your thoughts are on God.Above all, keep trying. As much as it must hurt to be away from your children, youre doing everything you can to make sure they are taken care of, and thats the most important thing. Getting back on your feet is never easy, but youre taking all the right steps, and you will get there. 