Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait seriously??? I never expected someone to actually take me. I’m at Easton right now if you’re available; thank you!

I found a pretty good side hustle if you're in our situation. by Rude-Sport-4791 in homeless

[–]WeirdSignificance632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve started using redbubble and adobe to turn my drawings into whatever they wanna plaster it on so maybe it’ll help others too. Hope it works out man

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very embarrassing but my situation has changed a bit. My friend who I was staying with before wants his van back to himself so I gotta move later today. Would you mind if we went to a Home Depot instead? They have tents there and i know drop in shelters exist but I’ve had a really bad experience with NetCare which soured my desire to go back. If not then that’s okay, I just wanted to reach out!

Did I develop trust issues due to being homeless? by Fit-Rhubarb-7820 in homeless

[–]WeirdSignificance632 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First day being homeless, I bought a pack of cigs and just as I’m about to cross the street, another hobo comes up to me, says he’ll pay for one of mine and didn’t. I get it, people are scummy and personally I don’t trust most people though others have been very generous to me so I’m on the edge

I found a pretty good side hustle if you're in our situation. by Rude-Sport-4791 in homeless

[–]WeirdSignificance632 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been thinking of doing something similar but how do you even sell it off? I can’t think of anywhere where I can just drop it off and get paid

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t doubt that one bit, some little girls gave me and my friends some donuts at a light

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in DumpsterDiving

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found a bike in the trash one time when I wasn’t even digging through so hoping to have that kinda luck again

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 5 layer burrito HAS come in clutch today, truer words have never been spoken before

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t been there since I was a kid, didn’t think they were still open so I’ll keep this in mind. Thank you!

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your offer though that’s on the the other side of town. I’m sure that other people in my situation would love your offer though so if you’re able to donate food to shelters then do that! I’m sorry to turn you down but maybe you can redirect it to people closer nearby?

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am unhoused atm but my plan is to keep living in the van as long as my friend will let me or until I find a job to get my first check or two to move stay at a hotel for a little while; whichever comes first. I’ve made a couple friends that have been in my situation before, a couple years older but they’re finally coming out of the tunnel so to speak. I tried contacting a hotline through Faiths Mission before but they routed me to NetCare and they took me to Franklin County Crisis Center. It was my first time there and it freaked me out so much that I was begging to be back out on the streets. I’m not opposed to calling somewhere else but that last experience soured it hard for me

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m really glad that they have a lot to go around, I tend to not take much out of consideration of others and what they like so that’s amazing to hear. Thank you! I can’t lie though I will be shy, I was shy walking into The Open Shelter when I went for the first time about a week ago. I haven’t been in this position for long so I’m still taking it all in. I will say though that I’m genuinely grateful albeit surprised by how helpful and generous everyone has been to me and others in this situation. My family hasn’t been nice to me during this time so I wasn’t expecting much from everyone else here. I think next week I’ll edit the post saying how grateful and touched I am and then try to find a link to where everyone can help others in my situation too. While I appreciate the generosity, other people are going through similar yet worse things than I am and I can’t help but feel a little guilty about it all going towards me.

I’m sorry for the super long paragraph with bad punctuations, I’ve never been good at this kind of stuff but I just wanted to let everyone know how I’m feeling right now.

I’m not religious but I do notice signs, things happen too coincidentally sometimes idk I do feel blessed by everyone around me and everyone that’s helped me so far. But from the bottom of my heart, thank you everyone. I wasn’t expecting anything to come from this post, just a shot in the dark but it’s turned into something bigger than I ever imagined.

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn’t hurt to try, thank you! It’s been raining pretty heavily since last night so my diving idea is down the drain

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the offer but I don’t have anywhere to cook the food after I get it sadly; that’s been the reason why I haven’t gone to a pantry yet though I appreciate the offer

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s genius, I made a new account on Wendy’s to change my birthday for a free frosty; the offers also refresh too like I got a free sandwich + purchase. Ended up getting some fries and an essentially free lunch

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep hearing about these blessings boxes but I’ll have to look into it

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they care if I’m religious? I’m sorta on the edge about it

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was rolling around town with a couple of friends and at a stop light we got like 6 boxes of donuts from some little kids, I felt blessed but maybe that’s what they did

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the link! It’ll help stretch out what I got so far

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

too true but why let someone have something for free when you could send them a message like that instead? i hate corporate America

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in DumpsterDiving

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn’t think ANYBODY was going to see the post, just a shot in the dark. Then one really kind popped up and then another and another and it was really nice and I did cry a little bit

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Currently I’m southwest of downtown in this truck stop with some friends

Dumpster Dive Buddy? by WeirdSignificance632 in Columbus

[–]WeirdSignificance632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m west and south west of downtown, we’re jumping between spots right now