Tell him to see if there is a community action, they will have all the resources he could need. If he has the internet and a computer still, he can email places. He can call the local churches, and salvation army, if he needs a ride I am sure someone would get him. He could find a shelter. He could even try to find a rehab. There are always options. You just have to do some work and find them. Also, if it was his "friend" that stole that car, why hasn't he called the police? If his father is willing to help him some, why not find an efficiency apartment for a few hundred bucks, buy some ramen noodles, a prepaid phone, and go job hunting. He wants people to donate money to him, and they are to be sure he won't spend it on drugs?! Right. I think he is partially full of shit and he's not telling the complete truth.