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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 37548997  United States06/18/2013 11:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Just an update for those still following my story. Quoting: homelessguy92 I've been in New York 3.5 weeks now, and my health is pretty good and it's nice that the weather is warming here despite an insane amount of rainfall. I am pissed off at how difficult it is to try to re-establish my identity in a new state. When I left Texas, the only piece of ID I had was my current and valid texas driver's license. I knew I would need more than that to get a NY license, so I went to the local social security office, showed them my license, and within five days I had a replacement social security card at my new address. So I went to the DMV with my license, ss card, a letter from the social security office with my new address on it, and mail from my former employer with my new address on it. I am then told that my license could not be expected because Texas does not have an "issue" date on their drivers license, and furthermore none of the ID I have--including license--is proof of date of birth. For that they want either a birth certificatte or a passport, the first of which i lost long ago, and the later of which I had never applied for. They would--the kind souls that they are (note sarcasm)accept my drivers license (but not as proof of dob) if i had a certifiedd driving record with my license. wtf?!?! So I have mailed a form to the texas dmv along with their fee for a copy of my driving record and am now awaiting that. But still, I have no birth certificatte to prove my date of birth, and in order to get that I have to send away a form, along a copy of my DL AND TWO letters from a government agency addressed to me, whcih i don't have, and a $45 fee, which i don't have either. So there's my current plight. The beuroacry is maddening sometimes. Try this site, OP. [link to www.vitalchek.com (secure)] I have used them before, and from what I remember I didn't have to have any 'letters'. Proof of ID was all that was needed. The probem is I have no credit card. And you have to have a credit card whose billing address and name MATCHES the record of the individual being requested. So no credit card, no vitalchek. I had looked at their website already. yea my son just graduated and cant get his birth certificate unless he has a state ID and you cant get a state ID without a birth certificate. TN law. So Im a little befuddled too. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1667343 United States06/18/2013 11:54 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: tandym Try this site, OP. [link to www.vitalchek.com (secure)] I have used them before, and from what I remember I didn't have to have any 'letters'. Proof of ID was all that was needed. The probem is I have no credit card. And you have to have a credit card whose billing address and name MATCHES the record of the individual being requested. So no credit card, no vitalchek. I had looked at their website already. So you can go to any Ace Cash Express and get a 'net spend' card. Will work like a credit or debit card, and anice bonus is that it also functions as a checking account with a routing number /account number so that you could use it for direct deposit if/when you sign up for payroll at a place of employment. There is no ACE in New York State. You can do it directly from their website, then visit the other reload locations they have (such as Dollar general, for instance) - no credit card or anything needed... [link to www.netspend.com (secure)] Places you can reload your card (that are not ACE) [link to www.netspend.com (secure)] --- Open a NetSpend Card Account It's simple. Just provide us with your name and address. We'll send you a new card personalized with your name on it. Look for a white envelope from NetSpend to arrive by mail within 7-10 business days of your request. The personalized card must be activated before you can use it. It takes less than a minute. Order yours today!1 Open A New Account Activate Your Card Once your new personalized card arrives in the mail, you must activate it before you can use it. Card activation is easy and fast: Activation takes just a minute or two Choose the purchase fee plan that's best for you Create an online account for managing your money Sign up for free Anytime AlertsTM text messages Activate Your Card or call 1-86-NETSPEND (1-866-387-7363) Add Money It's easy to add money: Set up free Direct Deposit of your paycheck or government benefits check Visit any of the more than 100,000 NetSpend Reload Network Locations throughout the U.S. to add cash or checks (fee may apply) Transfer money using PayPal®, a checking or savings account, or another NetSpend card account [link to www.netspend.com (secure)] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1667343 United States06/18/2013 11:54 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Just an update for those still following my story. Quoting: homelessguy92 I've been in New York 3.5 weeks now, and my health is pretty good and it's nice that the weather is warming here despite an insane amount of rainfall. I am pissed off at how difficult it is to try to re-establish my identity in a new state. When I left Texas, the only piece of ID I had was my current and valid texas driver's license. I knew I would need more than that to get a NY license, so I went to the local social security office, showed them my license, and within five days I had a replacement social security card at my new address. So I went to the DMV with my license, ss card, a letter from the social security office with my new address on it, and mail from my former employer with my new address on it. I am then told that my license could not be expected because Texas does not have an "issue" date on their drivers license, and furthermore none of the ID I have--including license--is proof of date of birth. For that they want either a birth certificatte or a passport, the first of which i lost long ago, and the later of which I had never applied for. They would--the kind souls that they are (note sarcasm)accept my drivers license (but not as proof of dob) if i had a certifiedd driving record with my license. wtf?!?! So I have mailed a form to the texas dmv along with their fee for a copy of my driving record and am now awaiting that. But still, I have no birth certificatte to prove my date of birth, and in order to get that I have to send away a form, along a copy of my DL AND TWO letters from a government agency addressed to me, whcih i don't have, and a $45 fee, which i don't have either. So there's my current plight. The beuroacry is maddening sometimes. Try this site, OP. [link to www.vitalchek.com (secure)] I have used them before, and from what I remember I didn't have to have any 'letters'. Proof of ID was all that was needed. The probem is I have no credit card. And you have to have a credit card whose billing address and name MATCHES the record of the individual being requested. So no credit card, no vitalchek. I had looked at their website already. yea my son just graduated and cant get his birth certificate unless he has a state ID and you cant get a state ID without a birth certificate. TN law. So Im a little befuddled too. As his parent you can get a copy ... |
homelessguy92  User ID: 40373762 United States06/18/2013 12:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Just an update for those still following my story. Quoting: homelessguy92 I've been in New York 3.5 weeks now, and my health is pretty good and it's nice that the weather is warming here despite an insane amount of rainfall. I am pissed off at how difficult it is to try to re-establish my identity in a new state. When I left Texas, the only piece of ID I had was my current and valid texas driver's license. I knew I would need more than that to get a NY license, so I went to the local social security office, showed them my license, and within five days I had a replacement social security card at my new address. So I went to the DMV with my license, ss card, a letter from the social security office with my new address on it, and mail from my former employer with my new address on it. I am then told that my license could not be expected because Texas does not have an "issue" date on their drivers license, and furthermore none of the ID I have--including license--is proof of date of birth. For that they want either a birth certificatte or a passport, the first of which i lost long ago, and the later of which I had never applied for. They would--the kind souls that they are (note sarcasm)accept my drivers license (but not as proof of dob) if i had a certifiedd driving record with my license. wtf?!?! So I have mailed a form to the texas dmv along with their fee for a copy of my driving record and am now awaiting that. But still, I have no birth certificatte to prove my date of birth, and in order to get that I have to send away a form, along a copy of my DL AND TWO letters from a government agency addressed to me, whcih i don't have, and a $45 fee, which i don't have either. So there's my current plight. The beuroacry is maddening sometimes. Try this site, OP. [link to www.vitalchek.com (secure)] I have used them before, and from what I remember I didn't have to have any 'letters'. Proof of ID was all that was needed. The probem is I have no credit card. And you have to have a credit card whose billing address and name MATCHES the record of the individual being requested. So no credit card, no vitalchek. I had looked at their website already. yea my son just graduated and cant get his birth certificate unless he has a state ID and you cant get a state ID without a birth certificate. TN law. So Im a little befuddled too. Good suggestions but they don't totally resolve the catch-22 I'm caught up in. First, I don't have the cash right now. Second, when i DO GET my distribution check, I'm going to need a valid new york state license to open a checking account here so i can deposit it. And I can't get that license without FIRST having my birth certificate. It's like you can't get this because you don't have that and that.And you can't get that because you don't have this and that. |
| homelessguy92 User ID: 40373762 United States06/18/2013 12:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: homelessguy92 The probem is I have no credit card. And you have to have a credit card whose billing address and name MATCHES the record of the individual being requested. So no credit card, no vitalchek. I had looked at their website already. So you can go to any Ace Cash Express and get a 'net spend' card. Will work like a credit or debit card, and anice bonus is that it also functions as a checking account with a routing number /account number so that you could use it for direct deposit if/when you sign up for payroll at a place of employment. There is no ACE in New York State. You can do it directly from their website, then visit the other reload locations they have (such as Dollar general, for instance) - no credit card or anything needed... [link to www.netspend.com (secure)] Places you can reload your card (that are not ACE) [link to www.netspend.com (secure)] --- Open a NetSpend Card Account It's simple. Just provide us with your name and address. We'll send you a new card personalized with your name on it. Look for a white envelope from NetSpend to arrive by mail within 7-10 business days of your request. The personalized card must be activated before you can use it. It takes less than a minute. Order yours today!1 Open A New Account Activate Your Card Once your new personalized card arrives in the mail, you must activate it before you can use it. Card activation is easy and fast: Activation takes just a minute or two Choose the purchase fee plan that's best for you Create an online account for managing your money Sign up for free Anytime AlertsTM text messages Activate Your Card or call 1-86-NETSPEND (1-866-387-7363) Add Money It's easy to add money: Set up free Direct Deposit of your paycheck or government benefits check Visit any of the more than 100,000 NetSpend Reload Network Locations throughout the U.S. to add cash or checks (fee may apply) Transfer money using PayPal®, a checking or savings account, or another NetSpend card account [link to www.netspend.com (secure)] Good suggestions but they don't totally resolve the catch-22 I'm caught up in. First, I don't have the cash right now. Second, when i DO GET my distribution check, I'm going to need a valid new york state license to open a checking account here so i can deposit it. And I can't get that license without FIRST having my birth certificate. It's like you can't get this because you don't have that and that.And you can't get that because you don't have this and that. |
| LobeyLips User ID: 28591348 United States06/18/2013 12:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation |  praying for you op..maybe you will find a lovely home soon and a great job  Thanks, right now I'm trying to figure out where to get some chow. Sadly it seems the city has cracked down on people feeding the homeless. have Faith op..maybe a change for the better is just round the corner:) keep your eyes open well said, and very true. Everything will work out. You must believe it will |
| homelessguy92 User ID: 40373762 United States06/18/2013 12:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: homelessguy92 The probem is I have no credit card. And you have to have a credit card whose billing address and name MATCHES the record of the individual being requested. So no credit card, no vitalchek. I had looked at their website already. So you can go to any Ace Cash Express and get a 'net spend' card. Will work like a credit or debit card, and anice bonus is that it also functions as a checking account with a routing number /account number so that you could use it for direct deposit if/when you sign up for payroll at a place of employment. There is no ACE in New York State. You can do it directly from their website, then visit the other reload locations they have (such as Dollar general, for instance) - no credit card or anything needed... [link to www.netspend.com (secure)] Places you can reload your card (that are not ACE) [link to www.netspend.com (secure)] --- Open a NetSpend Card Account It's simple. Just provide us with your name and address. We'll send you a new card personalized with your name on it. Look for a white envelope from NetSpend to arrive by mail within 7-10 business days of your request. The personalized card must be activated before you can use it. It takes less than a minute. Order yours today!1 Open A New Account Activate Your Card Once your new personalized card arrives in the mail, you must activate it before you can use it. Card activation is easy and fast: Activation takes just a minute or two Choose the purchase fee plan that's best for you Create an online account for managing your money Sign up for free Anytime AlertsTM text messages Activate Your Card or call 1-86-NETSPEND (1-866-387-7363) Add Money It's easy to add money: Set up free Direct Deposit of your paycheck or government benefits check Visit any of the more than 100,000 NetSpend Reload Network Locations throughout the U.S. to add cash or checks (fee may apply) Transfer money using PayPal®, a checking or savings account, or another NetSpend card account [link to www.netspend.com (secure)] I did sign up for that netspend and ask them to send me the info anyway since it could be usefull in the future. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 41716799 United States06/18/2013 12:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm glad it's so hard for you to get a new license OP. Just think how easy it would be for a terrorist to get away with getting proper ID if they didn't have all these hassles in place. You should be grateful. Also you don't need a license to live. There is such a thing as working under the table for cash, and finding a landlord who doesn't require a background check and other things. |
| homelessguy92 User ID: 40373762 United States06/18/2013 12:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm glad it's so hard for you to get a new license OP. Just think how easy it would be for a terrorist to get away with getting proper ID if they didn't have all these hassles in place. You should be grateful. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41716799 Also you don't need a license to live. There is such a thing as working under the table for cash, and finding a landlord who doesn't require a background check and other things. I need a license if I want to purchase a car, register that car, get insurance and drive in this state. I need that ID to open a savings/checking account. And I understand that ther should be some things to make it difficult to get an ID...BUT I have been driving for 25 years, I have a SS card and #. SURELY in this day and age this can be proven without forcing a person in distress to jump through hoops. |
| Vision Thing User ID: 41824700 United States06/18/2013 12:12 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I feel for you with the ID mess you're in, I had a similar situation a year or two ago, I was unemployed and dealing with the unemployment bureaucracy. They had several programs I was interested in, like education opportunities and support for business startups, but I had to have a social security card. Mine had been stolen 30 (35?) years previously and I had never needed it for anything until then. But my name on my SS card/account was a nickname - I was 14 and had never used my formal given name for anything up to that point, it was the seventies and things were a lot different then. And that nickname had never been used for anything else legally except SS. So I had to clear that up to get a new SS card, but my name on my birth certificate had been spelled wrong, it had always been wrong, I have never spelled my name legally the way it was spelled on my birth certificate because that's not how it's spelled. So I had to get my birth certificate corrected, in another state, in order to do so I had to PHYSICALLY MAIL them my passport, which was my only form of ID. So I had to get a state ID card, so that I wouldn't be without ID while my passport was in limbo, and in case it got lost. Cost me about 135.00 and it took way too long for me to take advantage of any of the state programs I was interested in. the only good thing was that it all needed to get sorted eventually and I was glad I dealt with that red tape while I wasn't working cause it was really a big fucking hassle and super frustrating. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU! |
| _richard_ User ID: 32748357  Canada06/18/2013 12:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: tandym Try this site, OP. [link to www.vitalchek.com (secure)] I have used them before, and from what I remember I didn't have to have any 'letters'. Proof of ID was all that was needed. The probem is I have no credit card. And you have to have a credit card whose billing address and name MATCHES the record of the individual being requested. So no credit card, no vitalchek. I had looked at their website already. yea my son just graduated and cant get his birth certificate unless he has a state ID and you cant get a state ID without a birth certificate. TN law. So Im a little befuddled too. Good suggestions but they don't totally resolve the catch-22 I'm caught up in. First, I don't have the cash right now. Second, when i DO GET my distribution check, I'm going to need a valid new york state license to open a checking account here so i can deposit it. And I can't get that license without FIRST having my birth certificate. It's like you can't get this because you don't have that and that.And you can't get that because you don't have this and that. you'll pay, but you should be able to get your cheque cashed for a fee |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 38464255 United States06/18/2013 12:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | praying for you op..maybe you will find a lovely home soon and a great job Thanks, right now I'm trying to figure out where to get some chow. Sadly it seems the city has cracked down on people feeding the homeless. do u realize this was one of the sins of sodom and gomorrah? it was a crime if you fed or helped homeless! |
| homelessguy92 User ID: 40373762 United States06/18/2013 12:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: homelessguy92 The probem is I have no credit card. And you have to have a credit card whose billing address and name MATCHES the record of the individual being requested. So no credit card, no vitalchek. I had looked at their website already. yea my son just graduated and cant get his birth certificate unless he has a state ID and you cant get a state ID without a birth certificate. TN law. So Im a little befuddled too. Good suggestions but they don't totally resolve the catch-22 I'm caught up in. First, I don't have the cash right now. Second, when i DO GET my distribution check, I'm going to need a valid new york state license to open a checking account here so i can deposit it. And I can't get that license without FIRST having my birth certificate. It's like you can't get this because you don't have that and that.And you can't get that because you don't have this and that. you'll pay, but you should be able to get your cheque cashed for a fee Besides real banks, there are very FEW check cashing places in NY. The reason is new your state law limits them to a 2% fee. And even if I did find one, I really don't want to have to give up 2% on an 8k check. |
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| BxMac User ID: 18472095 United States06/18/2013 12:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I haven't read the whole thread, but understand you landed in NYC. Where? I'm going to an appointment tomorrow on the upper west side and can give you the dough to get your birth certificate. Let me know where you are and we can work-out the particulars. |
| homelessguy92 User ID: 40373762 United States06/18/2013 12:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OP, there are check cashing places all over the City. Especially uptown Manhattan and in Queens, Bklyn, the Bronx. Quoting: BxMac I haven't read the whole thread, but understand you landed in NYC. Where? I'm going to an appointment tomorrow on the upper west side and can give you the dough to get your birth certificate. Let me know where you are and we can work-out the particulars. I am upstate NY, nearest cities: amsterdam, saratoga springs. |
| homelessguy92 User ID: 40373762 United States06/18/2013 12:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OP, there are check cashing places all over the City. Especially uptown Manhattan and in Queens, Bklyn, the Bronx. Quoting: BxMac I haven't read the whole thread, but understand you landed in NYC. Where? I'm going to an appointment tomorrow on the upper west side and can give you the dough to get your birth certificate. Let me know where you are and we can work-out the particulars. Wow, thanks for that nice offer, but I think I'm a bit too far from where you are in New York. The generosity of GLP people never ceases to amaze me though! |
| BxMac User ID: 18472095 United States06/18/2013 12:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm sorry to hear that, OP. No wonder you haven't found any check cashing joints. They're still wondering if "Dewey Won" up there. You must have a good reason for being upstate. I do know that NYC would provide a wealth of resources to change your situation and you'd get on your feet pretty damn quick here. In any event, should you ever get down to the City, feel free to shoot me a pm and I can show you around. |
| homelessguy92 User ID: 40373762 United States06/18/2013 12:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm sorry to hear that, OP. No wonder you haven't found any check cashing joints. They're still wondering if "Dewey Won" up there. Quoting: BxMac You must have a good reason for being upstate. I do know that NYC would provide a wealth of resources to change your situation and you'd get on your feet pretty damn quick here. In any event, should you ever get down to the City, feel free to shoot me a pm and I can show you around. Yeah, the reason i'm here is I had an old friend sitting on 210 acres of land who offered me a place to stay and good food in echange for helping him with some construction projects he's doing on his property. |
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| homelessguy92 User ID: 40373762 United States06/18/2013 01:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I hear you, OP. Beautiful up there. Hang tough and don't let the bastards grind you down. Quoting: BxMac Again, should you make it down to NYC shoot me a pm. Best to you, brother. I'll be sure to do that. It's been a long time since I've seen the city (I'm originally from long island) but last time I saw the city was in 1990. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 25005538 United States06/18/2013 01:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hi OP, These churches are partners with my church home in St Louis area, please look into contacting them... [link to crosstimberschurch.org] [link to www.milestonechurch.com] Praying for you. |
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| Guam User ID: 33775165 Guam06/18/2013 01:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | So as of today I am officially homeless. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5574349 I won't bore you all with long sob stories. About a year ago lost my job of twelve years, couldn't find new work, made some bad financial choices, and today I sit in the public library on my old laptop typing away as all my posessions lay in three small suitcases very close to where I am sitting. I think this might possibly be the worst place to be homless, given the horrible heat. So I have seventy-five cents to my name, am not sure where I'll be putting my head down to sleep tonight, and was wondering if anyone else out there has been in a similar prediciment. I'll update my story here as I can. Maybe a few people will find it interesting. Hello friend, if you would like I can bring you food and water for several days! I live close to dallas and would not mind driving out to help an unfortunate soul. If you want to get in contact, email me at [email protected] I haven't even gotten past two post on this thread yet. I would present you a job if you were on this side of the world. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1446631 United States06/18/2013 01:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OP You may not read my comment but I hope you do. I live in Forth Worth and I frequent from Dallas and Fort Worth all the time. My advice to you would be get the hell out of Dallas. It's turning into a Sewage of a city... Why do you think all the sports teams stay away from Dallas even though they call themselves Dallas Blah Blah... It's a dying city and there is no hope for homeless there. Now Forth Worth is the polar opposite right now. There is hiring going on left and right. Anyone can find a descent paying job here and food is everywhere. Come to Forth Worth and start over my friend. |
| Vic-chick13 User ID: 41707244 Canada06/18/2013 01:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm sorry to hear that, OP. No wonder you haven't found any check cashing joints. They're still wondering if "Dewey Won" up there. Quoting: BxMac You must have a good reason for being upstate. I do know that NYC would provide a wealth of resources to change your situation and you'd get on your feet pretty damn quick here. In any event, should you ever get down to the City, feel free to shoot me a pm and I can show you around. Yeah, the reason i'm here is I had an old friend sitting on 210 acres of land who offered me a place to stay and good food in echange for helping him with some construction projects he's doing on his property. Haven't gone through the whole thread yet, but it sounds like you landed on your feet! I'm very glad for you. Wishing you well. |
| i'sopen User ID: 40308534 United States06/18/2013 01:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have been watching your story, glad to see you progress. Hope your foot is feeling better. Your post Im sure has helped many others. Way to keep your head up and keep on keeping on! Everything happens for a reason and its very easy to get sucked down. So glad to see this hasn't gotten the best of you. There are still great people in this world and this thread just proves it. With all the doom in gloom in this day and age its a breath of fresh air seeing the kindness of strangers in our great country. I hope things continue to improve for you. Best of luck getting your ID and funds secured. Live the simple life and enjoy!! Please keep us up to date and best wishes for you Sir!!!!! i'sopen |
| Guam User ID: 33775165 Guam06/18/2013 01:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 38222300 So even a homeless white guy is an animal to you? Money makes a human eh brief? You fucking scum bag. Ok, bore me with some details...in the land of opportunity a white man that doesn't have a pot to piss in and claims to be drug free is homeless? Eh maybe he's really ugly and stinky? Assuming no one here is trolling, there's a million reasons how someone could end up homeless, jobless, penniless. Speaking of jobs, many companies deliberately discriminate against job hunters for a wide variety of reason such as age, etc., If you think everything is above board and honest with corporate hiring practices, you're delusional. This is especially true once you reach a certain age. Nobody wants anything to do with you. They don't like older [say 40-plus,certainly 50 plus] employees. True That!! And doesn't matter you experience or capability. |
