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A simple concept that has become an everyday occurrence.

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and

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Here are some National Organizations that can help you get back on your feet.  

Don't forget these organizations may have positions available as well! 

When you can call to inquire about the services available,ask what you need to do to apply for services. Leaving a message does NOT guarantee you will be called back.

SPEAK TO A REAL LIVE PERSON!

Remember:

• to keep the appointment you have made
• bring all necessary documentation                 (make copies in advance if you can- but remember to bring the originals with you! )

• fill out the entire application
  

Find out what government benefits you qualify for  A simple questionnaire that, once filled out, can tell you which government programs you may qualify for, how to contact, and apply for them

211 - will help you locate resources in your area – not available in all areas, some may need to dial 2-1-1 from their phone, others may need to contact the United Way for assistance

311 for NYC – similar to 211- except applies to NYC ONLY

Angel Food Ministries  - discount food program available to most areas. Accepts cash, credit cards, and EBT.

Catholic Charities – click to find out what services they provide and how to locate the one closest to you.

Community Action Partnership - click to find out what services they provide and how to locate the one closest to you.

Donated Dental Services  - applicants must be either disabled, elderly or medically compromised and have no other way for paying for dental care. Volunteer dentists treat DDS patients in their own offices where they can work more efficiently with their own equipment, supplies, and staff.

help for sick pets

Burial assistance – some organizations that may help with burial costs

free medical care 

headstart - Head Start is funded through the Community Action Organization (CAO). Eligibility is determined by age and income: Children must be between 3 and 5 years of age. Family has a low or modest income. Head Start offers families a combination of Early Childhood Education and Parenting Education.

free attorneys  attorneys who will take cases on a pro bono basis

medical co-pay assistance provides direct financial support to patients

medical grants for children  funding medically necessary services for children.

medication assistance 

medication assistance and free clinics  - courtesy of pparx

free braces for children & adults  - courtesy of the smile for a lifetime foundation

free discount prescription card  - get discounts from 20-40% on medications – no need to pay for a discount card – courtesy of Together Rx

health insurance assistance 

HEAP - LIHEAP  - heating and cooling assistance – assistance with shut off notices

HUD - rental & home buyer assistance

modest needs – small grant program for those in need

Red Cross – provides emergency services internationally

Salvation Army  - click for more information and locations near you.

Shriners

Children up to age 18 are eligible for care at Shriners Hospitals for Children if, in the opinion of our physicians, there is a reasonable possibility they can benefit from the specialized services available. Acceptance is based solely on a child’s medical needs. A family's income or insurance status are not criteria for a child's acceptance as a patient.

Social Security  - financial support for the retired, disabled, and their dependents

NACA - home buying, foreclosure, housing re-hab assistance 

national foundation for credit counseling  - get those finances under control!

toys for tots  - Christmas help for children

United Way provides support to families in the form of food, clothing, rent assistance and other critical services.

US dept of Labor + other links & information – assistance with employment, resumes, job training and other services

St Vincent De Paul – click for more information and to locate an office near you.

Ways to work - car loan/repair program

WIC  - assistance for pregnant women and children under 5

 wish fulfillment 

wish upon a hero 

Wish fulfillment for terminally ill children

AhAndOfHope.org

AHuntAbove.org

AngelWish.org

Awgo.org

AWishWithWings.org

Benefit4Kids.org

BertsBigAdventure.org

CatchaDream.org

CherishedCreations.com

ChildrenSwish.ca

ChildrenSwish.org

ChildrenSwishes.org

ClaytonDabney.org

CrossingTheFinishLine.org

Dial-A-Dream.co.uk

Dream-A-Wish.org

DreamCatchersUsa.org

DreamFactoryInc.com

DreamsComeTrue.org

DreamsForMaineKids.org

EaKots.com

Eastncwish.org

FairyGodmother.org

Gktw.org

Grant-A-Wish.org

HerHeartSwish.org

Highhopesnh.org

HunToFaLifetime.org

IndyWish.org

JasonsDreamsForKids.com

Kcdream.org

KidsWishNetwork.com

MagicMoments.org

MaineWish.org

Make-A-Wish.org.uk

MakeAWishIndiana.org

MakeAWishOhio.org

MakeAWishRi.org

Makeawish-sd.org

Makeawishwa.org

MakingMemories.org

MartyLyonsFoundation.org

Ncwish.org

NeverTooLate.org

NewHopeOrlando.org

NorthTexasWish.org

OperationLiftoff.com

OrWish.org

RainbowWishConnection.org

ReachForaDream.org.za

Spwish.org

Starlight.org

Sunshine.ca

SunshineFoundation.com

SunshineFoundation.org

TenderWishes.org

TheJoshuaFoundation.co.uk

TwilightWishFoundation.org

WesternWishes.com

WhenYouWishUponAStar.org.uk

WillowFoundation.org.uk

Will Santa Find Me

Wings2Wishes.org

Wish.org

Wishes.org

WishesCanHappen.com

WishForaDollar.com

WishingStar.org

WishingWellUsa.org

WishLa.org

WishNm.org

WorldWish.org

For adult wishes:

Dream Foundation  grants requests to adults age 18 and over whose life expectancy, confirmed by their physicians, is one year or less.

Deliver the Dream brings together 15 families experiencing similar life circumstances referred through partnering agencies.

For Pets

Provisions through Christ   

Provisions Through Christ, Inc. is a brand new (Established June 2009) 501(c)(3) non-profit with the mission of helping feed pets that are at risk of being re-homed, shelter placed, or euthanasia due to economic circumstance or financial disadvantage, primarily in the Houston area.

Self help

Bad teddy /knights of kindness

Victims

National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline       888-3737-888

Housing

National shared housing resource center

Reverse mortgage information

* Will I still have an estate that I can leave to my heirs?

When you sell your home, you or your estate will repay the cash you received from the reverse mortgage plus interest and other fees, to the lender. The remaining equity in your home, if any, belongs to you or to your heirs.

The first place to look when you need help to pay your bills.

Everyone is hurting (financially) right now. Recession, depression, call it what you want, the fact of the matter is: there is not enough. Our country has enough, it's just not getting to the people who need it. Families are expected to work more and get by with less. It's ridiculous. When and where will it end? I have revamped my national organizations page to, hopefully, make it more user friendly. In addition, please check out these other incredible pages :

****All direct links are in green or yellow

Please note, even though we try to, we cannot answer every post.

Soulight,

Elaine,

Lady Christie,

Ekikaseven,

The NATIONWIDE organizations listed below can assist you with your basic needs, including: food, clothing, rent, utilities, transportation, back to school needs, medical, dental, and holiday needs.

IF they cannot assist you, they may be able to refer you to someone who can.

211.org

• A service of United way – lists most nonprofit organizations in your local area
• available in most counties (not all)
• available both online and by calling 2-1-1 in your area ( free call)

Support for military personnel and their families
Assistance just for military and their families

Government benefits
Find out what government benefits you may qualify for

Social Services

the first place to go when in need – they can help with child care, child support, rental assistance, food stamps, healthcare, burial assistance, temporary financial assistance, etc.

Local benefits by state
Select a State from the map to view a list of the selected State's benefit programs.

American Public Human Services Association

Internet site that list social service agencies by state. A NATIONWIDE listing of social services offices and applications online

SSA.gov
To apply for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income

FREECYCLE
looking for something? Getting rid of something? Check out FreeCycle!

The following organizations may be able to fill in the gaps, or help, when Social Services cannot:

• Community Action Organization
  
  St Vincent De Paul
  
  Red Cross
  
  United Way
  
  Catholic Charities
  
  Salvation Army
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Emergency food and shelter board program

• The EFSP National Board does not provide direct client assistance. Direct assistance is provided through a variety of resources, which may include EFSP funding in your community. If you are in search of assistance for yourself or someone you know, you should look in the community services section of your local telephone directory. You should find these pages in the front of your directory and should look for listings for American Red Cross, Catholic Charities or Catholic Social Services, The Salvation Army, United Way Information and Referral, or other non-profit service providers. You may also click on Funded Organizations, here or on the EFSP homepage, to find organizations funded through EFSP in your community who may be able to assist or refer you to the appropriate assistance.

FOOD

FOOD STAMPS - OFFICES BY STATES

government program part of social services
WIC
Specifically for pregnant/postpartum women and children UNDER 5 - government program part of social services

Find a food co-op near you!

Angel Food Ministries – listings by state

HOUSING AND UTILITIES

HEAP
utility assistance - government program part of social services

FEMA NATIONAL SITE

HUD - RENTAL ASSISTANCE
If you need rental assistance this is the place to start. Subsidized housing is based on your income and often times it is much quicker to get into a subsidized apartment than to wait for a Section 8 Subsidy approval
Also check out how subsidized rent is determined

HUD/SECTION 8/Govt subsidized housing
Section 8 housing usually has a long list because the subsidy is attached to the person, not the property. This means that regardless of where the person lives, they still get the subsidy. In NY the waiting list is 8-10 years.

****If at anytime, you are denied accessibility to applying for any program, you should contact your local city, county, or state leaders and have them intervene on your behalf. - THIS APPLIES TO ANYONE WHO IS DENIED ASSISTANCE.

HOWEVER, there is another alternative. Subsidized housing where the subsidy stays with the property rather than with the renter. You would still pay the same amount of rent - it is based on your income - but you would have to move into a government subsidized property.

In most cases, these are handicapped accessible, family oriented, all the maintenance is included - among other things.

I am including the link for HUD below - just click on the proper state and take it from there. You will need a minimal security deposit - which you may be able to get from social services or another charitable organization.

Regardless of how long the list is you should still be able to be put on the list.
Contributed links:

hud rental assistance

fair housing act

home page

Americans with disabilities act homepage

HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL
Does NOT help individuals, BUT does have a lot of information and links for individuals- please browse through the site for more information.

WORK AND SCHOOL

Department of Labor
Can assist with: unemployment, job search, resumes, job training, wage and hour, layoffs, overtime, workplace safety, retirement and health benefits, and disability questions.
Ways to Work
How can you work if you have no transportation? Most social services programs do offer bus passes to help you get to and from work. This is different. This is NOT part of social services. This is a LOAN program specifically for low income families in need of a car or car repair, who do NOT qualify for conventional loans. They have their own set of requirements and are NOT available in every state.

http://www.alliance1.org/Programs/Waystowork.htm

Free Application for Federal Student Aid - FAFSA
government grants to finance your education

MEDICAL HELP

FREE MEDICAL CAMPS

United Health Care Childrens Foundation
Grants, up to $5,000, can help families pay for the costs associated with therapies such as speech, physical and psychotherapy sessions; for medical equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids and eye glasses; and for orthodontia and dental treatments.

Childrens Healthcare Emergencies

United Health Care Children’s Fund might be able to help. "Grants, up to $5,000, can help families pay for the costs associated with therapies such as speech, physical and psychotherapy sessions; for medical equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids and eye glasses; and for orthodontia and dental treatments."

Partnership for Prescription Assistance
assistance with medications for those without insurance

Donated Dental services
In each state at least one program coordinator is responsible for determining that applicants are either disabled, elderly or medically compromised and have no other way for paying for dental care.

Together Rx
discount card for prescriptions

GREAT DISCOUNT MEDICAL CARD

http://dwesley1981.aidpage.com/about.htm

GRANTS LOANS AND WISHES

evander holyfield foundation

MODEST NEEDS
non-profit organization reaching out to hard-working individuals and families who suddenly find themselves faced with small, emergency expenses that they have no way to afford on their own

OPEN DIRECTORY PROJECT
Listing of organizations which grant wishes to disabled, terminally ill, children and adults.

Prosper
loan program for people - from people

AZOGROUP.COM

How To Locate Small Business Grants,
Government Grants, and Other Grant Money

MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES

(In other words, I wasn’t sure where to put these!)

Toys for Tots
Christmas assistance for families with children

Credit counseling

· CCCS

· NFCC

· money management. Org

· credit.org

• pro bono financial planning assistance

ATTORNEYS

• probono attys
• divorce source

PETS

If you need financial assistance, for a pet who is ill, check out this page:
National financial assistance organizations for pets

nichy org - resources

a series of Web resource pages on topics of high interest and concern. They're intended to connect you quickly with a range of resources, materials, and guidance on these topics.

is it a scam?

fraud and scam information

GRASSROOTS.ORG
This is one site you have to see for yourself! If you want to start a non-profit, volunteer, get involved, or just do some research, this is the place to start!

SEX OFFENDERS

Is there a sex offender living near you? find out here

Hello World!

I'm Rose and I live just outside of Philadelphia.

I work at home doing grant research and consultations. My Blog is called Grant Basics 101 which is about basic and general information about grants and grant programs and since I work from home I also have a Working From Home Blog as well!

February 2008

I have just made my first Grant Basics 101 Podcast!

You can find out more information about the podcast by going to:

http://Roseb441702.bravehost.com/grantbasics101-podcast.htm

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December 15, 2007

It's been a while since I have visited here. The site has changed a lot and its hard finding out how to view the most recently posted comments. But as soon as I figure it out I will try to provide some answers.

My newest blog is called The Unclaimed Money Blog with information about what the government calls "Unclaimed" Money

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July 31. 2007

If you think that there are no grant programs out there for individuals then you are sadly mistaken. I have found grant programs for the individual for some time now. It does involve some work though. You have to do your research well and weed through a lot of information.

You can see some examples of some of the individual people that have received grants - especially to start their own businesses by going to my Grant Basics 101 Blog at:

http://grantbasics101.blogspot.com

Don't let anyone tell you that there are no grant programs out there for the individual!

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July 5, 2007

Doctors and other medical professionals (including nurses and dentists) can now apply for grant incentives if they agree to practice in New Orleans to help deal with the medical needs of the people there. Not only is this good news for medical professionals but it is also good news to the people who are still trying to stay in New Orleans but are having a hard time getting medical care because of their inability to pay and long waiting lists. You can read more about this program by going to my Grants Blog.

If you are a medical professional and want to pay back your student loans.....

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July 3, 2007

Many times I have suggested that people start a blog so that they could start earning money using Google's Adsense program. That is where you put ads on your site and you get paid when visitors to your site click on the ads. Just in case you're wondering about how much money some people are making using Adsense just click this link:

How much money people are making using Adsense

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May 7, 2007

There are also organizations out there that provide emergency financial aid for things such as a high car repair bill, car note/payment and helping those that are disabled. For example one woman was able to get badly needed dental work that cost $700 which was paid for by the organization.
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April 26, 2007

Many people are unaware of their Rehabilitation services in their own home town. The ones that do know about it think it’s only for helping handicapped citizens. Wrong. They are in a position to help with free surgery, dental work and much, much more.

If you are employed, but a health problem may prevent you from continuing to work, your local center can help. Especially convenient for those who need a major operation, but have no insurance, This center will pay for the doctors’ visits, medication, actual surgery, recuperative equipment and physical therapy, as well as major dental work, too.

Had dental problems for years? Discolored, broken or missing teeth keeping you from a promotion you deserve? Are your dental problems causing you pain? Speak to someone at your local center. They’ll help you find a dentist in your area that can fix your dental problems and get you back to work in no time.

The goal is to help those with handicaps find and keep work. Even if your handicap is temporary, such as a bum hip, they’ll help you get fixed up and back to work. They also offer vocational counseling, job matching, custom training, assistive technology and independent living help. You must be able to prove that you cannot afford the surgery yourself, and that your income is too low to pay for the treatments.

You don’t have to already be unemployed to receive assistance like surgery or dental work. You just need to have been told by a doctor that you require the particular surgery or dental work. Although they cannot just fill and cap teeth for individuals who need this type of work, they can help you get major dental work done if it is preventing you from going to work because of pain. They can also assist you with dental work if it’s keeping you from being able to work in a field in which you’re qualified, but overlooked, because of your dental appearance

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April 3, 2007

A little-known grant program is available for disabled veterans to help them get started in their own business. The grant may be limited to $10,000 and can be explored by contacting the VA Office

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February 27. 2007

You may be eligible for temporary assistance which is available for needy families from a federal program that will provide a monthly cash grant and medical care to families with children who have experienced a sudden drop in income due to the loss of a spouse or job. The amount of the monthly grant depends on the number of people in your family and any income or savings you have. Contact your local social agency.
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February 23, 2007

Note: I do answer each and every email that is sent to me. It may take time for me to get to your email but I will get to it. More information about grants can be found at:

http://members.aol.com/Roseb441702/grants.htm

There you can find the most basic questions about grants and grant programs in general.

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February 15, 2007

If your family of 4 made less than $2000 this month (or if you as an individual made $1000) you may be eligible for one of the government's nutritional programs. You may be eligible for up to $500 in food/groceries.
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February 9, 2007

If you are age 65 and older and live in the NJ area there is a program to help provide you with a wheelchair with no cost to you. Please contact your local social agency to find out more about this program.

Grant Programs For Individuals

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There is so much mis-information about grants! Yes there are grants out there BUT there is no one place that you can apply for them. Each organization whether it be the government, foundations or even big businesses and corporations each have their own individual criteria as far as to what you will need to apply. Some financial funding programs start their application process with a simple letter of intent and yet others require specialized and quite a bit of information in order for your application to be considered. The rest of the programs fall somewhere in-between. There have been grant programs where farmers (or even those that weren't farmers but had the ability to) have received monthly checks to grow weed! In another case a man got so much grant money that he gave some of it back! He said it was too much. In another country a witch got a grant (yes, a Witch!) to start her own business selling potions and other related services! So yes there are grants out there!

If you feel that this information has been helpful to you then please consider donating.

Computers 4 Kids is an organization which may provide computers to low income families with kids who cannot afford or do not have a computer. Located throughout the US in various communities, some organizations will provide education and training. You MUST check with the actual organization to verify what exactly they provide and to whom. As with any organization, they you must qualify according to their guidelines - various rules do apply. Unfortunately, Computers 4 Kids is not a national organization, rather a community sponsored organization. Therefore, the organization does NOT have a national database and each office has to be located individually. Some use the C4K name, others do not. All time, services, labor, and computers are donated by their respective community.

• C4K - Charlottesville, Virginia

   

• C4K - Washington

   

• Colorado

   

• free byte- lots of links !

   

• Freecycle - hook up with someone in your neighborhood

   

• C4K- Kentucky

   

• C4K - California

   

• computer recycling center - Computers Available for Teachers, Public Schools, and Nonprofits

   

• COMPUTERS FOR YOUTH - NYC/PHILADELPHIA

   

Get a home computer for under $200!
NY, NJ, PA

• home computer under $200

   

Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services
[California] To improve the quality of life for persons in San Diego County who are disabled by empowering them with computer technology.
Adaptive Mobility, Inc.
[Indiana] Works with clients to determine specific mobility needs and to find resources to meet those needs, including a broad range of items such as wheelchairs, rehabilitation equipment, vehicle adaptive equipment and van modifications. Serves Indiana and Kentucky.
(800) 969-1154

Alachua Free-Net Computer Recycling Program
[Florida] Requests for computers are considered on a case-by-case basis by the AFN Computer Recycling Program volunteers. Some of the areas used for determination are as follows: Priority is given to local community organizations, schools, and non-profit organizations. Individuals with disabilities or hardships where it is demonstrated that the computer would enhance the person’s life. The criteria for deciding where the computers are distributed has been kept deliberately informal, as the particular type of equipment that we have, and the requests vary significantly. This has not posed a problem in the past and we hope it will continue to work in the same way

All Free ISP
Database of free and low-cost Internet Service Providers in the US and Canada.

Castaway Computers, Inc.
[Wisconsin] We accept donated computer equipment and software from companies, refurbish the equipment, load available software, and upgrade the equipment. Castaway donates the computers to individuals, families, schools, charities, and agencies including religious, scouting, genealogical, historical, and other nonprofit entities. (414) 221-3442

Computers for Families (CFF)
[Virginia] Computers for Families is a not for profit organization founded to place computer systems with and provide computer information access to individuals who can not afford a computer system. Currently we are only able to help families in the SW Virginia localities. 540-745-6340

Computers for Homebound and Isolated Persons
[Tennessee] CHIPS is a non-profit project aimed at reducing the social isolation of persons who are homebound, by providing a computer and free Internet access through KORRnet, who manages the project. The primary participants in this project are persons who are elderly, or caregivers, although some recipients are also disabled and homebound.

DakotaLink
[South Dakota] DakotaLink is a statewide program of resources and supports that enable individuals in South Dakota greater access to assistive technology devices and services, to maintain independence, to explore funding options, and to become educated about assistive technology issues. Call 1-800-645-0673 (V/TDD)

First Chance Project
First Chance will locate used computer equipment and transfer it to rural women who do not have computers in their own home. Telephone: 720 855 0501

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST)
[Florida] FAAST envisions a seamless supportive partnership between Florida business and government to provide assistive technology products and services which will enable persons with disabilities to participate in independent living, education, work and recreation from birth to death. 1-888-788-9216

DANIWEB

I have used this site personally and they were a TREMENDOUS HELP!!! When I couldn’t figure out the problem. They were there to guide me, step by step, to completely clean my computer. Free downloads and EXPERT advice!

 Free Computers
[Michigan] We place computers in homes (in low-income Grand Rapids neighborhoods) that could not otherwise afford one. To qualify for a computer, you must complete ten (10) hours of service to your community

FREE GEEK
[Oregon] FREE GEEK is a 501(c)(3) not for profit community organization that recycles used technology to provide computers, education, internet access and job skills training to those in need in exchange for community service.

 Free Online Virus Scan
internet program scans your computer for viruses. often more updated than software you purchase and/or update regularly.

 Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC)
[Georgia] Provides medical equipment to disabled people in the metro Atlanta area who could not otherwise afford it.

 GiveTech
People with severe physical disabilities struggle greatly with things most of us take for granted. Without help, many cannot write a letter, make a phone call, buy something from a store, or hold down a job. In very severe cases, even basic communication is impossible in any but the most laborious of ways. The computer (and, through it, the Internet) solves many of these problems and opens up whole new worlds to the severely physically disabled. Imagine the feeling of self-reliance that comes from needing something and ordering it over the Internet. Imagine the self-esteem one can gain from entering an Internet chat room and being thought of and treated as a 'regular' person, not someone with a severe disability. This computer-aided autonomy is impossible without an input device designed for the disabled. However, for many people, the cost of such a device excludes them from this new world of opportunities offered by the computer and Internet. GiveTech plans to solve this problem for many financially disadvantaged people with severe physical disabilities. 415.750.2576

Head and Heart Foundation of Dallas and Fort Worth
[Texas] The Head and Heart Foundation of Dallas and Fort Worth Provides: Computer Hardware; Technical Assistance; and Information to the physically disabled in the Dallas and Fort Worth area.

 Illinois Assistive Technology Program
[Illinois] Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) is a not-for-profit agency that promotes the availability of assistive technology (AT) services and programs for people with disabilities. 217-522-7985 voice 217-522-9966 tty

mobility motoring
The Ford Mobility Motoring Program provides up to $1,000 financial assistance toward the exact cost of adding adaptive equipment to a new 2002, 2003 or 2004* Ford, Lincoln or Mercury car, van or light truck, and up to $200 on alerting devices for hearing impairments, lumbar seats and running boards.

 Mobility Project
The Mobility Project exists to serve disabled people living in poverty throughout the developing nations of the world: by personally delivering refurbished mobility aids such as wheelchairs, crutches, walkers and other medical equipment to the disabled in need. By adjusting each mobility aid given to fit the individual who receives it. By providing sports programs for the disabled, to help them achieve greater confidence and health as well as ability with their mobility equipment. By building wheelchair refurbishing and manufacturing facilities in some of the countries where we work, to provide vocational training for local people with disabilities, as well as an ongoing source for repairs to mobility aids to other disabled people in the area.

 Mobility Unlimited
Mobility Unlimited serves as the 'last resort' by financially assisting physically disabled adults who have exhausted all other financial resources available to them (including private health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid) and are still unable to meet their mobility needs. Mobility Unlimited strives to improve the individual's quality of life by giving the individual a 'hand up' by helping the individual help himself or herself to remove the obstacle, obtain the equipment or receive the treatment he or she needs to improve the quality of his or her life. Our focus is on providing equipment that will enable the individual to pursue or maintain employment. Mobility Unlimited also serves as an advocate on behalf of physically disabled adults who may need some help communicating with their insurance company in order to obtain the mobility equipment they need to be productive members of their community. Phone 877.516.0605

New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP)
[New Mexico] The New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP) offers free services to New Mexicans with disabilities to help them get the assistive technology (AT)services they need. NMTAP's toll-free number is: (800) 866-2253

Resume's, Computer repairs, Computer Support.
This is a personal site, however it is the best way to reach me if the need is there. If you live in the area I can repair your computer, If you need free tech support I can do that. If you need a Resume written I can also do that. I can also help repair documents for you. This would be in my spare time. But I would be glad to assist those with the need. Just email me or call.

 Santa Barbara Computers for Families
[California] The Computers for Families project is providing computers, Internet access and training for Santa BarbaraCounty students whose families cannot afford to purchase them. We believe that access to technology at home is critical to building the skills essential for success in the 21st century. (805)964-4711 x5400

Southern Arizona's Computer Bank
[Arizona] SACB is a community-based, non-profit 501(c)(3), charitable and educational organization, that helps those who are less fortunate. We acquire, upgrade and donate computers, and printers to under-privileged students K-12, who live in Southern Arizona.

 Technology Assisting People In Need
[Ohio] TAPIN focuses on serving individuals who are economically disadvantaged or disabled, and who could benefit by owning a computer, and the agencies which serve them.

The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) [Pennsylvania] A nonprofit organization that helps provide financing opportunities to individuals with disabilities and elder Pennsylvanians for the purchase of assistive technology devices and services.

 Tools for Life
[Georgia] Tools for Life can give you and your family more options for greater freedom in your lives. Tools for Life increases access to appropriate assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for all Georgians with disabilities so they can live, learn, work, and play independently in communities of their choice. Voice: 1-800-497-8665

Utah Assistive Technology Foundation
[Utah] The Utah Assistive Technology Foundation is a private, non-profit organization that works with Zions Bank of Utah to provide zero and low-interest loans to purchase assistive technology. The UATF also offers some small grants ($250 or less) on a limited basis through non-federal funding to families who meet federal poverty guidelines. 1-800-524-5152

Washington Assistive Technology Alliance
[Washington] The Washington Assistive Technology Alliance (WATA) is a consumer advocacy network that helps disabled individuals with Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services used to maintain or improve functional capabilities. Many high-tech and low-tech devices are now available to assist people with disabilities with daily living tasks, communication, education, work, and recreation. Examples are: wheelchairs, Velcro, adapted clothing and toys, computers, seating systems, powered mobility, augmentative communication devices, special switches, assisted listening devices, visual aids, memory prosthetics, and thousands of other commercially available or adapted items. Services also include functional evaluations, training on or demonstration of devices, and purchasing or leasing devices. Their number is800-214-8731.

Washington Assistive Technology Foundation (WATF)
[Washington] The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation (WATF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to, and controlled by, people with disabilities. Our first project is a low interest loan fund (the "Access Fund") established to provide Washington state residents with disabilities affordable credit for purchases of assistive technology (AT) and home and vehicle accessibility modifications. (206) 826-1038

Wheelchair Foundation
The Wheelchair Foundation is a nonprofit organization leading an international effort to deliver a wheelchair to every man, woman and child in the world who needs one. For those individuals, the Wheelchair Foundation offers freedom, self-reliance, mobility and hope.

 Wheelchair Ramp Project  (no website available)
[Washington] Wheelchair users living in Snohomish County or their advocates may call the disAbility Resource Center at (425) 347-5768 to apply for a ramp. Priority will be given to individuals in rehab facilities, minorities and those in rural areas.

Disability Resource Connection                                                          

WisLoan Program
[Wisconsin]Open to Wisconsin residents of all ages who have a disability and who want to buy assistive technology. The program has no income requirements, and does not require individuals to exhaust personal or public funding. Under the program, banks provide loans at prime- plus- two percent to qualified borrowers. Loan amounts depend on the item purchased and the ability to repay the loan.

Micrecycle

Rochester, NY- Free and Low-cost Refurbished Computers Available Now Through Micrecycle:

 Computers for Education Back-To-School Promotion
Location: Micrecycle,

Computers will be available for pick-up a week or two after applications are processed. For more information about the program or to request an application, call Alex Johnson at RMSC/Science Linkages, (585)256-3170.

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Computers for Children (no website available)

Refurbished computers from $79!

loaded with Windows OS and antivirus
Package includes:
Tower, Keyboard, Mouse, Screen, Disk drive, speakers.

*****Some Printers Available - starting @ $20****

Custom built computers - for only $469!
Windows XP
80Gb HD
512 ram
Celeron Processor

All systems are internet ready. Computers for Kids takes in computers from individuals, businesses & organizations & refurbish (upgrade), then the  computers are donated to area schools. Computer &  cash donations accepted. Volunteer opportunities.  Also provide training to youth in computer  refurbishment skills and software training.

Hope, Faith, Inspiration, Courage, Strength

You have to have HOPE to get though your difficult times in life.

FAITH To believe you will make it

You need INSPIRATION to find HOPE, FAITH, COURAGE and STRENGTH

You need COURAGE to deal with what life is throwing at you.

STRENGTH will get you through another day.

We all have these things in ourselves, we just need to find it. You are not alone and as long as you are here you will never be alone. There are people here who will pray for you, who will point you in the right direction and who will stand by your side helping you every step of the way.

There are wonderful people here

Elaine of TSA, Who ~ Knew, Ekikaseven, and Soulight 

are the most helpful and wonderful people. Together we can help you find the assistance you need, pray you have the strength and courage to make it another day, and encourage you to take the steps to help yourself.

I can not help you financially, I can not do what these wonderful people do everyday. But I can help you learn to be more self sufficient, and I can help you find the HOPE, FAITH, INSPIRATION, COURAGE, and STRENGTH that you will need to climb the mountain in front of you.

With Love in my heart,

Lady Christie

Vist my MySpace Page

To start learning how to be more self sufficient go to Lady Christie's Living Frugally

The best way for a person to have happy thoughts is to count his blessings and not his cash. ~ Author Unknown

Make all you can, save all you can, give all you can. ~ John Wesley

Empty pockets never held anyone back.  Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.  ~ Norman Vincent Peale

A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.  ~ W.C. Fields

The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved. ~ Mother Teresa of Calcutta quotes

You have succeeded in life when all you really want
is only what you really need. 
-   Vernon Howard

Too many people spend money they haven't earned,
to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like.
-  Will Rogers

If you want to feel rich,
just count all the things you have
that money can't buy.

He who buys what he does not need steals from himself.
-  Author Unknown

To know you have enough is to be rich.
-  Lao-Tzu, Tao Te Ching

That man is richest whose pleasures are the cheapest.
-   Henry David Thoreau, 1856

Hello My name is Jennifer I have 2 kids Victoria is 5 1/2 and Jack is 3. I am going to be homeless by the end of the month. I call the state department of health they told me I had to stay at a shalter for 2 weeks in order to even apply for housing help 211 told me the same thing get an eviction and then they will help. If I get an eviction no one will rent to me if I have an eviction. My place is not in my name so I can't just resign I am also fighting with a lawyer to get some payed items off my credit so that make my credit look really bad even after I payed stuff off I don't know what to do every one is tellin me to there is a 60 day or long waitin list for any help from apartment places  don't know what to do or where to go at this point what do I do live in my van then the state will take me kids it is just all bull I feel like I am fighting a losing battle

CRISIS -----ABUSE--- ELECTRIC IS GOING TO BE CUT OFF---NO HEAT-----NO WATER---SHELTER----LAID OFF--LOST JOB--CLOTHES--HOT LINES----LOST CHILD--CUSTODY--HEAT--SAFE HOUSE--WOMENS -CHILD ABUSE -SHELTER--HELP--PROBLEM KIDS--ANGER--HELP--AID-CRISIS---HOW TO GET A JOB WITH CRIMINAL RECORD--HANDLE A DEBT COLLECTOR---WHAT TO DO FIRST IF YOU JUST CAN'T THINK ANYMORE

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 I USED TO HAVE PART OF THIS PAGE IN SPANISH , BUT I HAVE FOUND MY TRANSLATION WAS NOT VERY GOOD. HERE IS A SITE WHERE YOU WILL GET TRANSLATION HELP FOR THE WHOLE PAGE :

 TENÍA PARTE DE ESTA PÁGINA EN ESPAÑOL, PERO HE ENCONTRADO MI TRADUCCIÓN NO ERA MUY BUENO. AQUÍ ESTÁ UN SITIO EN DONDE CONSEGUIRÁS LA AYUDA DE LA TRADUCCIÓN PARA LA PÁGINA ENTERA: 

GOOGLE LANGUAGE TOOLS

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08/18/09

 Do you live in a hurricane zone ? Here is some information on preparing before hand for an emergency :

http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49311

 

 

07/16/09

More information about where you can help for domestic violence. This link has a list by state.

If you're a victim of abuse or violence at the hands of someone you know or love, or you are recovering from an assault by a stranger, you are not alone. Get immediate help and support. Either go to the link below and/or scroll down for more help on this page.

http://www.womenshealth.gov/violence/state/

04/15/09

How to rent an apartment with bad credit :

 http://credit.about.com/od/toughcreditissues/a/aptbadcredit.htm

IF YOU ARE HOMELESS AND NEED HELP GO HERE :

http://www.sparesomechange.com/

ANOTHER PLACE THAT ANSWERS THE QUESTION " WHAT DO I DO IF I BECOME HOMELESS?"

Lot's of good ideas on this page :

 http://www.larcc.org/pamphlets/benefits_work/homeless.htm

 Note : The information on the link above is for Connecticut, however it is great info. for a person living in any state.

FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE

NATURAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

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  IF YOU ARE NOT BEING ABUSED , SCROLL PAST THE NEXT SECTION TO THE THREE LINES OF BLUE STARS*******

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IF YOU ARE BEING ABUSED

 Domestic Violence Hotline:
800.621.HOPE (4673)

Before ANYTHING  ELSE if you or your kids are being abused ;BREAK THE SILENCE ! If you can, leave and go to a safe place.  NOW.

• This can be anywhere the abuser can't find you or where you and your children will be protected.  Transition Houses are good choices for a safe place to go.  Never leave without taking your kids.

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If you can, call the police or ask someone to call them for you.
• If you are in immediate danger dial 911.. You have the right to report an assault to the police.

 
• If you can, call a support line:  This is the National Domestic Abuse Support Line :

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

See your doctor or go to a hospital
• You can choose to see a Doctor or go to the hospital regarding your injuries without making a police report.

 
• If you choose to file a police report, all injuries need to be reported and documented.
 
• You need to make sure your injuries, or those of your children, are not serious or life threatening.

 See a Lawyer

• You may need to get a restraining order.
 
• You may need to get an interim custody order.
 
• You need to know your rights.

 □ Legal documents:
               Marriage license, divorce or separation
                        Papers, custody agreements, court orders

□ Driver’s license or photo identification

□ Birth certificates:
     Yours and your children's

□ Passports: 
     Yours and your children's

□ Immigration papers:
      Yours and your children's

□ Social Security Cards
     Yours and your children's

□ Money, check book, credit cards

□ Bank book, bank statement

□ Lease, rental agreement, house deed

□ House keys, car keys, safety deposit box
     Key

□ Address book, phone numbers
      Include friends, family members and
     Others who may be able to offer you support

□   Medications, medical records:
     Yours and your children's  

*It is not your fault or you kids fault.                           

       The abuser is the one with the problem*

When I left my home with my daughter to escape an abusive husband , I didn't want to go to a shelter . I was afraid of what it would be like. I moved in with different friends instead. My friends were really kind and helpful , but it did put alot of pressure and stress on everybody.

I look back and think that I should have done it differently. A shelter would have had all the things my daughter and I needed at the time : counseling , help with what to do next , other women and kids who could relate., and a place to stay at least for a while (we lived with 5 different families. They were wonderful , but kind of passed us around from family to family -we all knew each other and everybody wanted to help.This gave everybody a chance to help , but left my daughter and I with an even more lost feeling.)

If you are afraid of going to a shelter , don't be. They have heard every story in the book .  

Here is an idea of what it will be like :

SHELTER TOUR

This page has state-by state domestic violence contacts and resources :

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES FOR EACH STATE

Do you have more questions about abuse ? Go to this site and look on the left side bar.

WINGS PROGRAM RESOURCES

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How to make decisions in the middle of a crisis.

Here is another good site that lists steps to making a decision. Sometimes when we are in a crisis situation , it is so hard to think about anything. This page  helps put some order in what we should do about those hard decisions that come with a crisis.

MAKING DECISIONS.

COPING WITH JOB LOSS

You are free to print the following information provided you have left the byline in tack (Copyright Pat Mistretta 2005, All rights reserved)

STEPS TO TAKE WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN LAID OFF

Unfortunately, in today's economic climate, layoffs are happening to many people.  Some might have seen it was coming, while others were caught off guard.  Either way, it can be a scary situation.  Here is some helpful information and things you should do when you have been laid off:

1.         Get a letter of recommendation from your employer.  Obviously, you have been laid off through no fault of your own.  It would be a great asset for you to have your employer give you a letter of recommendation to give to a prospective employer.  It would also help if the employer states in the letter of recommendation that you were terminated due to a layoff.

2.         Ask your current employer if he has any business referrals or recommendations on other places to seek employment.  Perhaps he has a business colleague that can use your services.

3.         Find out what kind of severance package you will get, if any.  If you have insurance, you will be eligible for COBRA benefits.  Although COBRA benefits can be expensive, it will carry you through until you are once again employed and covered by your new employer.  If, by chance, you cannot afford your COBRA premiums, you should look into short-term insurance coverage.  Bear in mind that most short-term insurance policies will not cover pre-existing conditions.  Another viable option is to check into health insurance "plans."

4.         Apply for Unemployment Insurance and Benefits.  More than likely, you will qualify for unemployment benefits.  The eligibility requirements differ from state to state and it is important that you contact your local unemployment office right away.  This should be your first step, especially since it will take a few weeks for the processing and until you see your first check.  Some states will require you to go into their office to apply, while others will allow an application done on the phone.  Either way, if you have access to a computer, it is important that you go to the Department of Labor's website (http:www.//dol.gov) to get information pertaining to your state.  Or, you can contact them directly at:  1-877-US-2JOBS (TTY: 1-877-889-5627).

5.         The Department of Labor also has good career information which can be found at: http://www.careeronestop.org/.

6.         Another helpful site on unemployment is the AFL CIO.  They offer a handbook on unemployment, as well as resourceful articles.  More information can be found at their website:  http://www.aflcio.org/yourjobeconomy/help/.

7.         Update your resume.  It is extremely important you have an updated resume.  Make it clear, precise and professional.  There are many sites offering assistance on creating a resume.  Monster (http://www.monster.com) and Hot Jobs (http://www.hotjobs.com) offer free resumes that you can create, and post to their websites.  Higher versions of Microsoft Works also have resume programs available right in their software.

8.         Get an email address.  The majority of employers are accepting resumes through email.  This is much faster than sending your resume through the postal service.  You will need an email address in order to not only send resumes, but to receive replies.  There are numerous places online to get free email addresses.  The most common sites are:  Yahoo! and MSN Hotmail, although you can get a listing of other available websites for free email addresses at:  http://fepg.net.       

9.         Seek jobs online and through the classifieds.  Online job searches are the most popular and there are many websites dedicated to seeking employment.  The more popular, online employment websites are:  http://careerbuilders.com, http://hotjobs.com, http://monster.com, and http://jobs.net.  The classifieds in your home newspaper is also a good place to seek employment.  You can either look for employment in the newspaper or at the newspapers online website.  If you are seeking a job in another area, you can check out that areas employment site directly online.  To find a listing of all newspapers, check out this website:  http://usnpl.com.

10.        Register with professional employment agencies.  There are numerous, private agencies available for employment.  Some might require a small registration fee, while others are totally free.

11.        Cold calling.  Stop by other corporations and companies that are similar to the place you have been working at and drop off a resume.

12.        Make sure you have an answering machine or voice mail.  This will be particularly helpful when you are not home to make sure you do not miss out on any important calls relating to employment.

13.        Review your finances.  This is the time for you to know exactly what kind of financial situation you are in.  Make a list of all of your assets, as well as your monthly bills.  If you can, contact your mortgage company or landlord and alert them to your situation.  They might be willing to work something out with you until you find other employment.  It would also be wise to contact your credit card companies, as well as your insurance carrier and bank that has your car loan to see if they will offer you any extensions.

14.        Adjust your standard of living.  This will be the time when you will have to temporarily cut back on unneeded expenses.  Determine which things can be temporarily eliminated and cut back.

15.        Further your education or training.  When you are not seeking employment, this could be a good time to check into the possibility to further your education and/or training.  When you apply for unemployment, ask if they have any programs available to assist you.

16.        Be focused and determined.  Whatever you do, keep your wits about you and know this is only a temporary situation.  Be thorough and consistent in your job search.    Good Luck!

Copyright Pat Mistretta 2005.  All rights reserved.

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How to feed a family on the lowest budget possible.

Starting from scratch , without any food at all , the following site tells how to feed a family of 4-6 for a whole week , including snacks for between 45-51 dollars.

That's where this site comes into play.  We are designed to help you reduce your grocery bill as low as it can go.  It won't solve all of your financial woes, but it may give you some breathing room so you can make a significant dent in your situation.  We teach you the best foods to buy on a budget and how to cook them so the family will be better fed than they've been in years.  You'll find tips and techniques here that you won't find anywhere else on the web.  Everything here is free, provided by God's grace.  If the information you find here helps you and your circumstances, then please share what you have learned with others, so they too can benefit from your new knowledge.

--Miss Maggie

HILLBILLY HOUSEWIFE HOW TO EAT WELL ON AN EXTREMELY LOW BUDGET

How to Get a Job With a Criminal Record

HOW TO GET A JOB WITH A CRIMINAL RECORD

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE NO ELECTRICITY, This list is for surviving a 'brown out , or black out' when electricity goes off in the whole city. But , you can use it for when you can't pay the electricity bill and you want to know how to survive.  :

NO ELECTRICITY

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HERE IS A GREAT LINK WITH LOTS OF IDEAS ABOUT EMERGENCIES AND SURVIVAL IN HARD TIMES :

EMERGENCIES AND TOUGH TIMES

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NO HEAT , OR  PREPARING FOR WINTER EMERGENCIES :

PREPARING FOR A WINTER STORM OR NO HEAT

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THE POWER GOES OUT UNEXPECTEDLY

STEPS TO TAKE IF THE POWER GOES OUT

Here is another good list of steps to take in a crisis. It helps to have lists when you are stressed , so that you don't forget any important things you need to do.

SURVIVING A PERSONAL CRISIS.

CRIME VICTIMS

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 Are you a victim of any kind of crime ? Here is a page full of helpful links , courtesy of Elaine of TSA :

http://www.nacvcb.org/statelinks.html

This page is the best on the web page with links to child abuse and neglect.

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT LINKS

CRISIS HOT-LINES

HOW TO HANDLE DEBT COLLECTORS

Being in debt is stressful enough , then you have to face talking to debt collectors , who are only 'doing their job' , but are stressing YOU out BIG TIME !

Here are some pages that will help . I hope : )

HOW TO TALK TO A DEBT COLLECTOR

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act                             was passed in 1977 to protect consumers from abusive debt collectors. Here's a closer look at the rules a third-party debt collector must follow when collecting a debt.

Contacting a debtor. A collector may contact you in person, by mail, telephone, telegram or fax. However, a debt collector may not contact you at inconvenient times or places, such as before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m., unless you agree. A debt collector also may not contact you at work if the collector knows that your employer disapproves of such contacts.

Contacting a third party about your debt. If you have an attorney, the debt collector must contact the attorney, rather than you. If you do not have an attorney, a collector may contact other people but only to find out where you live, what your phone number is and where you work. Collectors usually are prohibited from contacting such third parties more than once. In most cases, the collector may not tell anyone other than you and your attorney that you owe money.

Giving written notice. Within five days after you are first contacted, the collector must send you a written notice telling you the amount of money you owe, the name of the creditor to whom you owe the money and what action to take if you believe you do not owe the money.

When a consumer doesn't owe the money. A collector may not contact you if within 30 days after you receive the written notice you send the collection agency a letter stating you do not owe money. However, a collector can renew collection activities if you are sent proof of the debt, such as a copy of a bill for the amount owed.

No harassment Debt collectors may not harass, oppress or abuse you or any third party they contact.

Debt collectors may not:        

•  Falsely imply that they are attorneys or government representatives.
• Falsely imply that you have committed a crime.
• Falsely represent that they operate or work for a credit bureau.
• Misrepresent the amount of your debt.
• Give false credit information about you to anyone, including a credit bureau.
• Send you anything that looks like an official document from a court or government agency when it is not.

Debt collectors may not state that:

• You will be arrested if you do not pay your debt.
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  They will seize, garnish, attach or sell your property or wages unless the collection agency or creditor intends to do so and it is legal to do so.
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  Actions, such as a lawsuit, will be taken against you when such action legally may not be taken or when they do not intend to take such action.

No unfair practices

A debt collector may not engage in unfair practices when they try to collect a debt from you.'

Debt collectors may not:

• Collect any amount greater than your debt, unless your state law permits such a charge.
• Deposit a postdated check prematurely.
• Use deception to make you accept collect calls or pay for telegrams.
• Take or threaten to take your property unless this can be done legally.

Source: Fair Debt Collection, a brochure for consumers from the Federal Trade Commission. (ALSO FROM THE SAME SOURCE AS THE LAST LINK ON THIS PAGE. THIS IS WHERE THEY GOT THE INFORMATION )

 
   Here is a really good page by a lawyer on how to handle debt collectors. Some points that I like : You do not have to talk to a debt collector on the phone. It is better to deal in writing. If you do talk on the phone ,write down everything the debt collector says ,and ALWAYS write down their name and company and their supervisor , if they will tell you.
 
 
 MORE WAYS TO HANDLE A DEBT COLLECTOR
  
 
 

 

 FOR MORE HELP WITH DEBT PROBLEMS ,THIS IS A GREAT SITE :

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSLING SERVICES (NONPROFIT)
 

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IF YOU NEED HELP WITH FOOD ,CLOTHES , HOUSING.

TRY THESE LINKS.

ONE IS MY HOMEAIDPAGE       

( NOT JUST FOR SINGLE MOMS.HAS TONS OF GENERAL THINGS TO DO FOR HELP)

SOULIGHTS AIDPAGE

You should also contact any human services agencies in your state that may be of help to you . Here is a list of all states and helpful phone numbers/contacts for each state :

CONTACTS FOR STATE HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES

IF YOU NEED ENCOURAGEMENT , HERE ARE SOME PLACES ON THE NET THAT HAVE HELPED ME :

ANNIE'S PAGES ARE ALL WONDERFUL . HERE ARE 2 THAT ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGING :

ANNIES COMFORT PAGE

ANNIE'S LIST OF ENCOURAGEMENT PAGES

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For more help with almost everything , click here :

MORE PAGES FOR FREE HELP

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Hi, anyone gotten a miracle lately?

Even the smallest ones might encourage someone else!

We are a family of five.  Over the past year, we have been plagued with numerous medical bills.   Two of our children have had to have surgery and now my husband has injured his back and has not been able to work full-time and therefore cannot get his disability income.  And in order to get SSI, you have to be disabled for at least six months, so we are in a real bind just trying to meet our everyday needs let alone pay all the medical bills we face.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Even if there is a good samaritan out there that is willing to make us a good loan just to get us back on our feet and give us some peace of mind would help tremendously.  Please help....may God bless.

Why Aidpage?

I believe to help someone in need is the most moving and inspiring experience. No other achievement could be so fulfilling. I am not talking about extraordinary circumstances demanding a Hollywood hero. I am talking about everyday situations - problems that for some of us are “piece of cake”. Interesting thing though, no matter how “small” the problem is to us, when we help others, we are getting a lot of satisfaction. We simply feel good about ourselves. We all need that! Yet, in our busy lifes, we often forget how easy it is to feel good about ourselves. That is why Aidpage.

Aid - a short, clear word - apparently everyone knows its meaning. Even more, at any given moment, every one of us needs aid of some kind. However, think about it for a minute and many questions suddenly emerge...

· How can I ask for help?
· Whom should I ask for help?
· How and where can I tell my story?
· Will I be heard?...
· What aid is out there?
· Who is providing the aid?
· Who is receiving aid?
· How does the helper know who is in need and what is needed?

The fact that all these questions exist defines a very real need yet to be met. Imagine a place where such questions could be asked and answered. A public place where an ordinary person can ask and get answers to these questions. That is why Aidpage.

Have you ever met people who need to talk about something with someone? Those people aren't always visible, but their need is as real as it gets. Those around them are simply too busy to notice them, but there are others that would gladly spend time talking or just listening. That is why Aidpage.

Many of us consider our own problems “small” compared to what we see daily on TV and do not ask for help. True, most of the problems we face are not big enough to make the news... What should we do? Try harder... just get used to the idea that we cannot solve them... How about asking for help? Of course, we would ask a relative, a friend, or even a neighbor but that is not always an option. Do we realize that there are other people out there who would help.

We came up with the slogan “People Aid People.” Yes! People are going to help other people. We have faith in the following principles:

I've never done anything like this before and I'm a little nervous but I need all the help I can get right now.

My baby got really sick a couple years and at the same time my husband got laid off from his job of 4 years due to the weather.  We were already living check to check so it was only a short period of time before we ran out of money and got evicted from our home.   We're a family of 5, our oldest was 5 years old at the time, and we ended up homeless for 8 months.

In that period of time of being homeless, we were in a car accident and my leg got broken.  I went to the ER and was treated there and almost two months later I got the first bill.  I wrote them back and explained the situation and asked if there was anything we could do to work together to pay the bill and they told me no, it had to be paid in 3 payments (which was $800 per payment) or paid in full.  So I said there was nothing I could do, I don't have ANY money (which was the honest truth).

Then a few months later I got a letter from an attorney who said they were going to sue me for the money.  So I called them and the lady I spoke with told me I was pathetic and if I couldn't pay the bill and new I couldn't pay it then I had no right to go to the doctor in the first place.  They said they wouldn't accept any form of payments that the account had to made in full.  I ended up hanging up on her and cried my eyes out.

I have sent them letters after letter stating that I have recently moved into a home and am looking for a job and as soon as I begin working I would pay them their money.  This was 3 months ago and I haven't heard anything from them until today when I got another threatening letter from them saying they felt they now had no choice but to sue me for the funds and if the account wasn't paid in full in 30 days they'd take legal action.

I have no money!!   It's not like I have a huge savings that I just don't want to touch, I really don't have any money.  I live in a bad neighborhood, in an absolutely disgusting house (with no central heat or a/c).  We burn a lot of candles cause they are cheaper than electricity.  I receive food stamps and WIC and my kids are on Medicaid but this state doesn't offer any assistance for medical or bills to adults.  My husband works 10 hours a day, 6 days a week and a lot of holidays and we make just enough to pay rent and what little utilities we have.  We don't have a vehicle anymore because of the accident.  I just don't have any money.

If they garnish my husband wages, we'll be homeless again.  Like I said, he brings home just enough to pay our rent and utilities.  If they take his wages we can't pay our rent or utilities anymore.

I know I owe this money, even if some of the charges are outrageously high, but I just don't have any money to pay them!!!  How am I supposed to pay them if I don't have any money to give them?  Can anyone help me?

My full name is Kurbanov Bobirbek Jurabekovich. I was born in 1989 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Since childhood i am interested in peoples life, i like to learn them, i mean their life and characteristics. My parents are pensionaries and they are seek , so tahts why i must do every thing by my self. Now i came to China to leanr "Traditional Chinese Medicine" all beacause of i have a dream to HELP seek people In the WORLD. Ask me why i want to help them?

Have you been in the hospital? Have ever needed help of doctors? If yes, try to LOOK in the of the eyes of patiens who have disease patiens? What you see? I see only "HOPE"  why>

For the period of training I liked China and methods of training of TCM. I am one of the first students, arrived to study (investigate) traditional Chinese Medicine from Uzbekistan.

Dear sir.., within 2 years all charges on training have been paid by my parents, now I don't have such an opportunity at me is not present. Before the termination (ending) of study I still have 3 years.
I ask you to consider (examine) my nominee on inclusion in your ("help") list.
A letter of characteristic of University where I am studying now, any personal documents I can attach (enclosed) if needed.

Tel : +86   13935187565

Address: Shanxi province, Taiyuan city, Jinci road 169. “Shanxi College of TCM” 030024
E-mail: shayhkj@hotmail.com

Yours faithfully.
Kurbanov Bobirbek Jurabekovich

Can anyone  help with rent / we did find a place after our house was forclosed on. My fiance is getting job they just keep telling him it will start soon. I just don't know what to do for the kids on Christmas. My young ones will be happy with candy my 14yr old is saying all her friends get stuff and she hates life cause we are poor right now. I am really worried cause we don't even have our rent money. I just lost my mom in sept. What is real life about it seems that it is all about money if you don't have it ur not important. I don't know. I hate money but need it to keep a roof over my kids heads. I just want my kids to have a good Christmas. I just got my computer back for my 14yr.old. I did pay the past due on the comcast bill. if any one can help my fiance has a pay pal from years ago and someone did help me and it was still working, The account login is  jpskinnon@hotmail.com I know everyone has problems and I pray for the people who can't even have food for christmas. The state won't give food stamps if you don't have place to live so I really have to get my rent paid. thank you. You never know what it is like in someone elses shoes.

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 JADA MINISTRIES BUSINESS IS TO HELP PEOPLES WAY OF LIFE.

First of all, I'm Ricardo from Austin, Texas. I have lived all of my life in this state. I'm orginally from Abilene, Texas but I've been living in Austin for more than 20 years. I enjoy life to the fullest and I try to do a lot of things. I'm never afaird of doing anything. One of the biggest things I enjoy doing is traveling. My recent adventure was going to the state of Colorado. Beautiful state. I would love to go back and keep exploring its beauty, and it's site it has to see.

The reason for my blog in Aidpage, is to help other with the knowledge that I have devopled from my life experiences.  I've gone up and down the latter and I've have had great credit and bad credit. I've have learned to deal with people, build a small at home business and coach people in being successful in their personal lives and business lives and learned to do a lot of research do make sure I make the right decision. 

I want to share that exeperience with others. Give them a different way to look at a problem to find a solution. Give people ideas, a direction and teach those who want to learn. This will help me in the long run because I'm offerring something of value and that is life experience. What it will also do for me is the more I can share, help. I will be rewarded three time more  with a better life. I myself, by sharing what I've learned. This will help me become a better person, develope more experience and help those who needed. 

In return life will give me all that I want by doing this.  

I'm looking for financial peace of mind or to grow more money and find different ways to get more money in my pocket. I'm looking of me to help other and have them achieve their goals. I looking to help all I can. But I guess I'm looking to get started first on what I need before I can help other. Or maybe it will work out where I do what I need to do at the same time help out.

Well, there are a lot of things that I want to do but first is first. I wouldn’t mind starting a foundation or grant or something that I can walk people through what I've learned. Help them and then go onto the next person. Lot's of time you know your problem but sometime you need that helping hand. Sometimes you need someone to point it out to you. I’ve learned that the hard way.

I guess I'm to give help, so help can come back to me. I willing to quite my job visit each relative and get him or her going and once I feel comfortable with where they are. I go to the next relative and so forth and so on.

But in order to do so, I want to make sure that I'm stable first. I keep reading the Aidpage and there is something in common that I’m finding. We all need some type of help but each of us have a different piece of the puzzle. By putting this community together, we should be able to fit those pieces together and get things going for all of us. In this country and in the lifetime, we have enough for each other to get and give. We just need to learn how to get it and where.

I am an exceptionally hard working clinical psychology doctoral student.  Asside from classes, studying, and working on my dissertation, I spend a great deal of my time volunteering in the community (domestic violence shelters, various children's charities, and an organization that helps adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses become active members of the community).  I am beyond financially stressed right now, my school made a huge error with my financial aid, and while I've managed to get the financial aid office to fix the problem... I won't see the financial benefit of that until my next disbursement in January.  By that time I will have been evicted from my apartment.  I am working 3 part-time jobs on top of going to school and am trying my best to fix this problem.... but I feel like I am drowning and I don't know what else to do.  If there is anyone who can help me... please, I would be eternally greatful!

This page has been created to help aid in my daughter Allanas treatment and recovery. Accepting donations thru paypal, check or in any other form....Contact me anytime.

In December of 2005 my daughter was diagnosed with a rare condition called Severe Idiopathic Infantile Scoliosis. Now Scoliosis can be somewhat common in adolescent children but is very rare in children under 3. As a fact of matter less then 1-2% of children under the age of 3 in the world will ever get this and less then 10% of those children will ever need treatment, my daughters condition is considered so rare because her spine developed below her left shoulderblade and has deformed her ribcage due to the bend in her back, possibly causing problems with things like her breathing and putting pressure on her heart. Even if we get her spine straightnened, she very well will still need rib replacement surgery.

This condition is treatable and she will go on to hopefully lead a somewhat normal life, but currently requires surgery every 6 weeks and she will need therapy and bracing probably until she is 14 and has stopped developing and will probably need some sort of treatment for the rest of her life.

Shriners however has been a godsend, paying for transportation and all of the medical treatment, she however is also developmentally delayed and between all the things she requires, we are strapped.

We are here for any kind of assistance or help, and it would be greatly appreciated, and smiled upon by our daughter. I love everyone for there help,in any form, if even just reading this has brought a little attention to other people with this condition.

Please contact me with any info, questions or donations or even just to see more pictures of my little Allana!!

Hello my name is Gayle,I am a 30 year old house wife I take care of my mom due to a stoke back in 2000 and in may of this year she was diagnosed with diabetes when she almost fell in to a diabetic coma :( .I cant work because I have IBS which in turn caused me to become agoraphobic which is a fear of leaving my house I have had this problem since I was 16 I even had to have my wedding in my front yard :( but that is besides the point I really don't like having to do this but I am in need of help very badly and I have tried just about everything else from trying to get a loan (Which is impossible now a days) to selling most of our stuff,so now I am swallowing my pride and posting this :(

Right now I am in need of a little help with bills my husband broke his finger so he was unable to work for awhile and our lights and garbage and water are due on Thursday.we need $115 for lights (we are on a payment plan) and we need around $150 for G&W.

         Hey everyone, well so far I have recieved some help with great resources, links to some foundations that help people pay for some past due medical bills, and also was directed to a great networking/support resource for cystic fibrosis.

         I just wanted to encourage you to keep trying. Whatever it is that you are going through, nothing has gone unseen by the Lord, and He will always make a way for you, even if it seems there is no way.

        God bless you and I just wanted to encourage you not to give up. This world is full of caring and generous people. Money helps fix many situations I know (we need it too) but just remember that this world is temporary, and so is the situation you are in...even if it feels like it's been going on for years, and you haven't had a brake. Just keep praying and know that He is hearing your prayers. His timing it perfect, He is not slow or uncaring...and everything good in your life, truely that is good in your life, it is from the Lord. Don't forget that.

         If you ever are frusterated, and just want someone to pray with you, I am here.

         If you haven't checked out Nathan's web site yet, please take a minute and do that.  www.contrerashome.us Thank you very much, one of the biggest blessings you can ever do for us, if share our son's story /web site with other people....even if you can't donate personally. You never know who might see it!!God bless you. 

Hello, my name is Linda and I am a mother of three. I want to welcome everyone that comes by my page and I hope you find what you are looking for here. I will try and add useful information on a daily basis that will help you in your life. I have learned over the years how to me more fugal and save money and I will gladly share those ideas and tips with you. I am a stay at home mom now, I was laid off in 2007 and to be honet its really hard to find a conventional jobs so I have been working from now and making money, I have found companies that will pay you to complete assignments for them, feel free to ask me about this, as information is always free.If you have questions on mothering/parenting please ask and I will try and help, I am a mother of 2 teens and a 9 yr old as well as a mom to a 32 year old so there is nothing I have not seen or heard. Well again welcome and feel free to send a message if you have any questions.

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Hi i'm a 32 yr old single mom. I have three kids I need to take care of and I just recently went back to work.    I want to thank all who help and prayed for us when we needed food. We now get food stamps to help with the food.  But now winter is coming and I have no money for heating oil to keep us warm.  I work part time and getting paid ever two weeks but not getting enough to pay for my bills.  I love to help people when I can.    I am a very friendly person and easy to get a long with.  I have helped many people in my lifetime and plan to help many more people before I leave this earth.  I hate asking for help but when you need to you just can't help but to ask.  Thank you in advanced and God Bless All and may he answere our prayers.  Even If you just say a prayer that would be big help to us.

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Update. It seems like the last year has been the roughest yet. Can't seem to catch a break. In January lost my house to a fire. It was a total lose. Still trying to recover from that. Last month my husband had a massive heart attack. They had to do emergency surgery. Thank God he pulled thru. The holidays are coming up and I don't know what we are going to do for my kids. They are too old to get help from the programs we have around here. They have to be 11 or younger and my youngest is 12. They lost everything in the fire and we just don't have the money to get them anything. Hurts me that I can't replace the things they've lost or give them a christmas. The holidays will be here before we know it.