According to people working locally helping the unhoused and poorly sheltered, in recent months many women and families seeking shelter space have been trying to flee bad domestic situations. Some try to get through local services for domestic violence abuse victims but give up after getting no responses or immediate help.
Maranda who has been living in northwest Reno recently wrote us this message below seeking help and advice for her situation.
"I’m currently looking to move out of a situation where me and my children live with an alcoholic. I have no other options. I have no one to turn to.
The only family I have in town is my father who is very ill.
I do have a job, but with my income, I don’t make enough, plus I have really bad credit so I am unable to get approved for any sort of apartment with the rent and bills.
My income doesn’t cover all those costs.
I do have two children as well as two dogs. One dog is very senior and the other one is my ESA.
I would love some answers to questions. I want to know if there’s some sort of waitlist.
I’m also planning to be having surgery sometime at the end of January, or beginning of February, but I am in need of some sort of support system after I get out of surgery.
I really appreciate your time. Thank you."
If you'd like to reach out directly Maranda's email is marandalv54@me.com
Our Town Reno, Citizen’s Forum, December 2023
