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D B-M, in one word- daven!
Before you get upset, let me tell you I was quite upset myself with how other posters made assumptions: you have no job, you’re not looking for a job, you don’t have the brains to apply for public assistance, etc etc. So I’m not trying to jump on the overcrowded bandwagon and make the most insulting assumption of all- that you ch”v do not daven. Just asking you to keep in mind that the key to parnassa is not in the hands of the Government of the United States, or the posters of the CR. Lipa seems to be out of favor here, but he may have been on to something with his “heib auf deine h…”.
I think it would be kind of all of us to have you, and anyone else who approaches us for financial help, in our tefillos. I understand that people are not always eager or able to open their wallets- fear of being scammed, fear of strangers, lack of funds; a sincere heartfelt prayer can never hurt. And there is never any excuse for turning a disagreeable chilly face to another person.