[johnkpush]

A friend of mine was in a similar situation as Reay. He had no addictions, and no psychological problems, but ended up homeless.

He used his remaining 2k to purchase a 1 year membership at Chelsea Piers sports club. It turned out to be the smartest way he could have used that money. Chelsea Piers is an enormous facility with 20 showers, locker room, huge lounge area with Wifi and couches. He hung out there for most of the day, worked out, learned php, took some freelance web development gigs, got enough experience and knowledge to eventually move on to a full time programming job. In a few months he saved enough money for an apartment in Queens.

[pavel_lishin]

Where did your friend sleep?

[johnkpush]

On the street most of the time, and occasionally he'd crash at a friend's house. He'd lock his valuable possessions (laptop, etc) in the locker room.