I need help

I was in jail the past 11 months. And now I’m out and I live in a half way house...so technically I’m homeless. I’m thankful I have a job but it’s difficult and draining getting places with public transportation especially in the cold. I’m trying to make it back home but I can’t make it back home without raising money I can’t raise money on the little wages I make just to eat. I can’t get food assistance because I have a job so I make too much money. I need a car my credit is shot but car sense said they’d work with me if I can come up with money. So I’ve resorted to this....I don’t know how much I need but anything to help to catch up on bills to make a downpayment on a used car to make money to go home. Please help I know I’m sad and pathetic and how dare I ask for help. What can I say I’m desperate...