Homeless Decision Redux

The homeless decision has resurfaced as the result of a personal visit to the IHS housing office located next to women's shelter. The housing specialist there called the housing specialist at the Sand Island homeless shelter. An e-mail was received from the latter, which also touched upon the feeble excuse used to delay intake into the Sand Island facility.

The Sand Island housing specialist indicated that intake could take place when word is given. Thus, the homeless decision will be effective toward the end of next month at the expiry of the feeble excuse. Once again, the prospect of becoming truly homeless, stigma and all, is here.

There are fears that eviction from the Sand Island homeless shelter could occur at any time because of rule violations or false allegations by other residents. The greatest fear is that the housing specialist would not be able to make placement into suitable affordable housing. Then, eviction onto the streets will be inevitable. Of course, placement into horrid housing environments could be an even worse scenario.

Once the departure from the 'Nalo studio rental is accomplished, there will be no turning back. Of course, the 'Nalo studio rental has always been understood to be temporary. Eventually, homelessness would ensue. So, contingency planning is a must.

Internment at the Sand Island facility is the first contingency. Planning for the purchase of a "cheap" condominium unit is the second contingency and must be established within the initial 90-day tenure at the homeless shelter. While assurances were given that an extension is possible, there are no guarantees.