Good thoughts for both of you. I know your husband probably feels like he's the only one but there are many people who are in the same situation. The fellow that cuts my lawn and does other tree trimming etc. sometimes brings another fellow along to help on bigger jobs. He's very nice and dressed for yard work but still presentable.
One day my guy was complaining that the guy doesn't work hard enough, pay enough attention to detail, etc. Then he said that he really hires him because he's a friend with a family and has been out of work since being laid off from his IT job and he wants to help out. We're in the NY metro area, too.
You've probably already done it, but try to find an interest for your husband....part-time job, volunteer work, something that gets his mind off the job search once in awhile.