Hi Johnaura,

The thread that you replied to is 8 months old. You should start a new thread and have your Mother call or visit some of these offices.

http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hcs.cfm?&webListAction=search&searchstate=NC#searchArea

http://www.smokymountaincenter.com/documents/consumers/housinginfo/SMC_Housing_Resource_Guide_CR_2009-08-03.pdf

http://www.hud.gov/homeless/index.cfm

http://www.google.com/search?q=Lenoir%2CNc+homeless+prevention&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1

http://www.google.com/search?rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us&hl=en&source=hp&q=Lenoir%2CNc+homeless&aq=f&oq=&aqi=

Another good resource is http://www.aidpage.com/

Their should be emergency cash assistance for rent and utilities thru local government agencies for one month. HUD also has an extended program "HIP". She can also check with local churches.

I hope this helps.