and myself are just a few. We have taken the time to compile a TON of resources to help others.
We have all been in the same shoes at one time or another - some of us still are. By working together and helping eachother, we can make it through.
We will try to address your posts individually, if we can. However, due to the enormity of the site, the numerous requests, and the vast number of resources available - not to mention the scammers who post - it can be difficult at times. Please be patient. Please check previous posts and pre-existing pages for information.
We are not perfect, we make mistakes. We have bad days - just like you. We have bills to pay, familes to care for, illnesses to deal with, and other burdens just like you. BUT just like you, we have a desire to make our lives, and the lives of those we meet, better in some small way. We may send a prayer, a cyber hug, information, links, advice, or even maybe some construcive criticism, if necessary. We do what we do, because we need to, in our own way. If we are lucky, we get to see people move on because they have found the help they needed and do not need to be here anymore. The creators of AIDPAGE have given us, all of us, a great opportunity to reach out and help one another. Please, make the most of your time here: to share, to hope, to dream of a better life; then go out and make it happen!
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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.
Internet site that list social service agencies by state
A NATIONWIDE listing of social services offices and applications online 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 Ways to Work A LOAN program specifically for low income families in need of a car or car repair, who do NOT qualify for conventional loans.
Support for military personnel and their families Assistance just for military and their families Free Application for Federal Student Aid - FAFSA government grants to finance your education United Health Care Childrens Foundation Grants, up to $5,000, can help families pay for the costs associated with therapies suchas speech, physical and psychotherapy sessions; for medical equipment such aswheelchairs, braces, hearing aids and eye glasses; and for orthodontia and dental treatments. MODEST NEEDS non-profit organization reaching out to hard-working individuals and families whosuddenly find themselves faced with small, emergency expenses that they have no wayto afford on their own OPEN DIRECTORY PROJECT Listing of organizations which grant wishes to disabled, terminally ill, children andadults. Prosper loan program for people - from people 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 thatapplicants are either disabled, elderly or medically compromised and have no other wayfor paying for dental care. Together Rx discount card for prescriptions Toys for Tots Christmas assistance for families with children FREECYCLE looking for something? Getting rid of something? Check out FreeCycle!
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." united health care
HOUSING
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 can possibly get paid by 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:
HAC -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.
* Some of the listings we have do charge very little fee.
* Some places they ask you for small donation. We still list them Free Medical clinicss/Clinics as they are almost free.
There is one listing which ask for $20.00 per visit. We considered listing them, we made a note in the listing that they charge. As long as we see a motive towards helping people who are in need of medical help we consider them Free Clinics (We agree that we are going away from "Free") but we know their effort is worth lot more to lots of people.
* Some are for low income people, some are for homeless
* Some only serve the local community residents.
* Some Clinics are specific to HIV treatment etc. (We list them as well)
We provide personal financial guidance to members of the public who cannot afford a financial advisor, or who are facing an immediate or unusual financial need.
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! From Grassroots:
"The mission of Grassroots.org is to serve as a catalyst for positive social change by leveraging modern technologies and business best practices. Grassroots.org spreads important social information via our network of socially-focused web sites, while also providing non-profit organizations with free valuable resources to increase their efficiency and productivity.
Our ultimate goal is to adopt 10,000 nonprofit members, and to provide them each with an average of $10,000 of services per year at no charge (for a total savings of $100 million per year!). Additionally we will continually develop over 30 high profile nonprofit Internet portals in cooperation with specialist partners, utilizing high profile domains such as PlanetEarth.org, Relief.org, ImmigrationReform.com, Philanthropists.org, Diseases.org, Homeless.org, Crime.org, Liberties.com, and Childrens.net
We strive to deliver clear and objective information that is usable by everyday global citizens, with extra emphasis on issues facing the United States. Our social action websites are designed to encourage individuals to get involved in their communities and to provide them with the information they need to make a difference.
We focus on everyday citizens by offering free action oriented information on our sites, via our forums - and through our social action email addresses, blogs, and other technologies. We provide individuals with ways to express themselves, learn, share, and to volunteer on important projects.
We focus on nonprofits by offering free services including our one of a kind Grassroots Toolbox full of free valuable web based services – plus full-featured web hosting, free domain registration, free website design, mentoring services, consulting and more."
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.
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This page was created in response to an AidMate who has had eye surgery and simply can't tolerate much online search. I'll be adding to the list below, so check back from time to time.
Here since: Nov 4, 2007
Female, 39
disabled
keymar, maryland
Languages: english
iis anyone readning my posts i haven't got an responds am a caring,kind hearted person that just needs some help i am disabled and low income anyone know of any help i am in need of help i can't pay 900.00 that is back owed for my car does anyone know of any programs that can help
Here since: Dec 3, 2007
Female, 48
bartender/server/manager
Languages: english
I am 47 years old. I am currently in the Idaho area and need to get to the Texas area. and get back to work. I need help to do so,
I was in an accident in June of 07 and had to come stay with my son here to get better. Now I am ready and able to get back to work and get my life back.
I also have a mYspace..Chaney kogel... Feel free to look at it and get to know me a little better..
If you are looking for the best Restaurant manager/Bar Manager then you have found her!! I have been in the industry 30 years and I Love what I do.. I just need help getting there and a place to stay until I get money together for my own place..
American Dental Association Check with your local dental society for low cost and free dental programs in your area.
Community Outreach [Oregon] Extremely low cost medical and dental care for low-income families without health insurance (may require $10 for visit); services for homeless families (FIT) include access to FIT food bank, household and toiletries or personal hygiene supplies. (541) 758-3000 Community Outreach, Inc. 865 NW Reiman Ave • Corvallis, OR • 97330
Dental Care in TN [Tennessee] How to get dental care for low income adults in Tennessee.
Dentistry For All [Massachusetts] A program for low income individuals and families who do not have dental insurance or Medicaid (state assistance) coverage are eligible to participate. The program is open to Massachusetts residents only. Offers reduce fees at participating dentists for most dental services.
United Health Care Children's foundation - Grants, up to $5,000, can help families pay for the costs associated with therapies such as speech, physical and psychotherapy sessions; for medical equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids and eye glasses; and for orthodontia and dental treatments.
: This aidpage was started as a comment on "WHO ~ KNEW?"
If you are looking for help, these are the first places to look. There is a TON of information on all of these pages and everyone has taken a lot of time to search for this information and post it for you to use.
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Here since: Mar 5, 2008
Female, 38
Fort Worth, Texas
I am a mother of a 2 year old son. My husband and I try very hard to make a home for our family. He lost his job the day after Christmas and has had trouble finding another one. I have picked up some contract work, and am now working two contract jobs in addition to my full time job. I was diagnosed 2 years go with multiple sclerosis, so the extra work is not an easy task.
Anyway, we got behind one month on our house payment and have been unable to catch up. Our bank is demanding two months (the behind month plus this month) payment within 48 hours. I don't have it and don't know what to do.
Dear sir! My name is Pavel,I am from Ukraine.I need some cash to my mother operations.Medics demand 4300$
I work in the mine,have high education,but my work pay in the month consist near 450-500$.In my city anybody can't help me! I don't now,real,if it's possible to ask beg by You.Excuse me for my English. Transfer to me by Western Union Adress: Ukraine,Krivoy Rog, name: Pavel Shpakov Thanks
Here since: Aug 15, 2005
Male, 43
Student
Benton, Arkansas, USA
I am a returning nontraditional student. I had some trouble some years back and went through an illness. But am doing pretty well in a university now; I'm making A's and a few B's. I have big dreams, a big heart, and a lot of determination. I'm working toward a double major in Biology and Liberal Arts. The illness caused my GPA to drop and I'm having to retake some courses that I didn't finish, however, once I get there, I plan to maintain a 3.5-4.0 and go to med school. I'd like to go to a underdeveloped country and work and may do this on a tempory basis regardless. If I were to remain in this country, there are many options. I'd like to work in a smaller comunity where doctors are scarce, and I am interested in forensics and may become a forensic pathologist and work on crime scenes. Thanks
I would love to attend school as a full-time student. Currently, I am working to support my mother and myself while attending school. My goal is to study medicine and pharmacology so that I may one day help to research and develop new drugs and medical therapies. I am a responsible, hardworking student who just needs a chance to focus on school. I want to make a difference in the world; a good education is the first step.
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.
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
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
