Ex-offender in need of help and a job

Hello, I came across your site and thought I'd ask for advice. I have a petit theft charge from 2008, ever since then I have not been able to find a job. Went into a huge depression for 2 years because my relationship was heading south and I was unable to find work. I actively searched, landed a few jobs, lost them due to my charge. Since 2007 I have been in a serious relationship. I'm in love but it's affected us. In order for us to be together I chose to live in his mom's house where I felt ostracized. She had an abusive relationship with her partner and I wanted us out. I landed a job and we saved our money for an apartment (which was also hard to find because of my record), and we moved out. two weeks later I lost my job. I am unable to find another job and I don't know what to do, I can't receive unemployment I haven't worked. I am ineligible for assistance. We have no car. I don't have money to take the bus to look for a job. I am lost and I will lose everything if I don't fix this fast. I am lost.

Ex-offender in need of help and a job

I'm sorry you are having so much trouble. It seems to me that you are in need of social services as well as a job. Often ex-offenders and felons need other forms of assistance as much as they need jobs. My suggestion is for you to contact your local Salvation Army office. You may find services that can help you until you get on your feet. You can get more information here:

http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf/vw-dynamic-index/B81E8F9B7CDB342C852574410054106E?Opendocument

I would also contact the United Way office in your area. The United Way supports a number of community services. Ex-offenders and felons may receive direct assistance or referral for jobs.

You can find a United way office near you. Follow the link below:

http://national.unitedway.org/myuw/

I hope this helps