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One of the great things about the social service agency I work for is that we can help people, in housing or not, with 1 bill once a year when we have funding for it. All applications are subject for review and we'll only pay important bills like rent, electric, gas, or even a mortgage as long as a letter showing it's past due is presented. We do get people wanting help with cable or cell phone bills, but we don't.
When it comes to a resident, we know a lot more and often can make a better case for or against their assistance, as was done with this young lady.
A resident recieved a lump sum of money, maybe 6-7 thousand dollars in back child support and other monies owed to her by her children's father or father(s). I'm in a great position to see their car when they pull up and I've gotten to know people and their vehicles over the years. I know for a fact this woman drives a mid 90's GMS Jimmy, so one day after she recieved the money she pulls up in the same car, but now it has some huge rims on it (I'm guessing anywhere from 26-30 since she almost needed a step ladder to get in and out of it). I don't say anything because it's not like she's the first person to waste money on wheels worth more than the car they're on around here.
A month or so goes by and she comes in to apply for help with car repairs. She claims her transmission is burning up and the car needs new breaks. No wonder, the car was never designed to roll around on wheels 10 or more inches larger than it came with. We suggest to her that she sells the wheels and put some on there that fit (can probably still get some shiny ones). This of couse, is something that she dosen't want to do because they were a "gift".
In any case, I have to have documentation showing that a repair or bill is neccary so I tell her to get an estimate at a repair shop (I gave her about 3 that we would deal with and would tell me the truth), but I warn her that if they tell me the damage is related to the wheels that I'm almost sure they will deny the request for assistance. I get a big sigh and
from her and she leaves. To my surprise she follows through and gets me an estimate: however, the mechanic told me that this wear is almost certianly due to the wheels, especially the breaks.
Like almost any other time I tell someone no, she also threatened to go to the top on this. I'm sure that who ever she talks to above me at the federal or state level will
in her face and tell her to sell the stupid wheels and handle her own problems like a big girl.
I don't understand why people keep putting $4,000 worth of wheels and tires on a car not even worth 2k.
When it comes to a resident, we know a lot more and often can make a better case for or against their assistance, as was done with this young lady.
A resident recieved a lump sum of money, maybe 6-7 thousand dollars in back child support and other monies owed to her by her children's father or father(s). I'm in a great position to see their car when they pull up and I've gotten to know people and their vehicles over the years. I know for a fact this woman drives a mid 90's GMS Jimmy, so one day after she recieved the money she pulls up in the same car, but now it has some huge rims on it (I'm guessing anywhere from 26-30 since she almost needed a step ladder to get in and out of it). I don't say anything because it's not like she's the first person to waste money on wheels worth more than the car they're on around here.
A month or so goes by and she comes in to apply for help with car repairs. She claims her transmission is burning up and the car needs new breaks. No wonder, the car was never designed to roll around on wheels 10 or more inches larger than it came with. We suggest to her that she sells the wheels and put some on there that fit (can probably still get some shiny ones). This of couse, is something that she dosen't want to do because they were a "gift".
In any case, I have to have documentation showing that a repair or bill is neccary so I tell her to get an estimate at a repair shop (I gave her about 3 that we would deal with and would tell me the truth), but I warn her that if they tell me the damage is related to the wheels that I'm almost sure they will deny the request for assistance. I get a big sigh and
from her and she leaves. To my surprise she follows through and gets me an estimate: however, the mechanic told me that this wear is almost certianly due to the wheels, especially the breaks.Like almost any other time I tell someone no, she also threatened to go to the top on this. I'm sure that who ever she talks to above me at the federal or state level will
in her face and tell her to sell the stupid wheels and handle her own problems like a big girl. I don't understand why people keep putting $4,000 worth of wheels and tires on a car not even worth 2k.
It was one of the most ridiculous things I've ever seen. (If it's even possible to pimp out a Crown Vic to be cool, that certainly isn't the way to do it!)
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