r/care • u/Brilliant_Shine2247 • May 06 '22

verified Young Lady Needs A Phone

Hey folks. I'm in Lexington NC and I'm currently homeless. I'm in an abandoned house that I'm allowed to be in, walls and a roof so I'm good.

Over the last 3 says 2 young ladies have shown up here running from abusive situations. My house was a safe place before I became homeless and everyone knows I do what I can to help people.

The boyfriend if one of them took her phone and all her money when she left him. Because that's what douche canoes do.I guess. She has a job and is supposed to start second.next week, but she really needs a phone and one month service, after that she will be able to keep the service.

There is a Cricket store within walking distance and a Dollar General. The Dollar General has some decent phones and I'm pretty sure a phone and plan can be purchased for around $50--$60, where as Cricket would be about $85-$90, but of course it's a better phone.

Both places know me and know I'm not on drugs nor do I drink, and would be willing to take a payment on the phone. Dollar General would be the cheapest and the easiest.

I have known this young lady for about 4 months or so and she is hardworking, smart and not built for life on the streets. Right now she needs some help. She's really down and thinks this is a waste of time. She doesn't believe anyone cares. It breaks my heart for her.

Thanks in advance.

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u/ApproximateRealities May 26 '22

There are actually websites where you can get a free phone with a free service plan. I got mine through Safelink Wireless , they sent it for free and the service is free so long as I make a call once a month, or else they cancel it. Only thing is, you obviously need an address to send it to. Idk if you or any of the other girls have a place where they can get it sent to.

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u/Brilliant_Shine2247 May 26 '22

You have to be on government assistance of some sort to qualify. Thanks for responding but it doesn't matter now anyway.

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