List of Low Income Assistance Links and Help Sites

Big List of Low Income Assistance Links and Help Sites>>> Untangling the Web--Disability Links> http://www.icdi.wvu.edu/Others.htm>> Families USA: Low-Income Help RX> http://www.familiesusa.org/resource-centers/medicare-rx-center/low-> income-help.html>> List of Freebies and Christmas Printables> http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977187483>> Database of Free Samples for Moms, Kids, Stocking> Stuffers and More> http://www.ymlp.com/pubarchive.php?themomwarehouse>> You Can Do Google Searches to Find Help in Your State> http://www.google.com/search?> q=low+income+help+assistance+links+&btnG=Search&hl=en>> American Public Power Association - Utility Operations -> http://www.appanet.org/utility/index.cfm?> ItemNumber=12062&sn.ItemNumber=14203>> Directory of Churches - different links> http://www.churchangel.com/welcome.htm> http://www.usachurches.org/> http://www.churchzip.com/> http://netministries.org/churches.htm> http://www.worshipquest.org/>> HELP FOR NEEDY FAMILIES LINKS> Help for Needy Families - Fred Jordan Missions> http://www.fjm.org/help-for-needy-families.htm> http://www.google.com/search?> q=help+for+needy+families&btnG=Search&hl=en> http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf_services.html>> ALSO, CHECK OUT ALL THE YAHOO FREECYCLE GROUPS. PEOPLE GIVE AWAY> STUFF.>>> List of Low Income Assistance Links>> LIST 1> 1. Federal Citizen Information Center (USA)> Have a question about Federal programs, benefits, or services? We> handle millions of inquiries from citizens trying to find that> elusive answer to their question. Pick your favorite way to get out> of the government maze!> 1 (800) FED INFO> http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/call/text/t_default.htm>>> 2. First Gov - Your official portal to government programs...> Main http://firstgov.gov/index.shtml> Phone, Offices http://firstgov.gov/Contact/Directories.shtml>>> 3. Government Guide> As you move around this site, Government Guide will display your> federal, state and local resources.> Main http://www.governmentguide.com/main.adp> Official Agencies> http://www.governmentguide.com/officials_and_agencies.adp?id=16101798>>> 4. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance> The online Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance gives you access to> a database of all Federal programs available to State and local> governments (including the District of Columbia); federally -> recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions)> of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private> profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized> groups; and individuals.> http://www.cfda.gov/>>> 5. Consumer World> Links to almost every consumer agency you can think of throughout the> world including the Attorney General offices for each state.> http://www.consumerworld.org/pages/agencies.htm>>> 6. State, County, and City Government Consumer Protection Offices> City, county and state consumer protection offices provide consumers> with important services. They mediate complaints, conduct> investigations, prosecute offenders of consumer laws, license and> regulate a variety of professionals, promote strong consumer> protection legislation, provide educational materials and advocate in> the consumer interest.> http://www.consumeraction.gov/>>> 7. United States Consumer Gateway> The U.S. Consumer Gateway -- "consumer.gov" -- is a "one-stop" link> to a broad range of federal information resources available online.> http://www.consumer.gov/>>> 8. Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection> Consumer Alert (202) 326-3137> Consumer Line (877) FTC-HELP> http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer.htm>>> 9. Better Business Bureau> Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.> 4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22203-1804> Phone: (703) 276-0100> Fax: (703) 525-8277> URL: http://www.bbb.org/>> Link to Local Better Business Bureau Offices> URL: http://lookup.bbb.org/>> Consumer Alerts - Scams> URL: http://www.bbb.org/alerts/Scam.asp>>> 10. Complete U.S. Federal Government Agencies Directory> http://www.lib.lsu.edu/gov/alpha>>> 11. GPO Access Online Resources: A-Z Resource List> http://www.gpoaccess.gov/databases.html>>> 12. US Dept of Commerce> http://www.commerce.gov/>>> 13. Federal Government Site Index> http://www.statelocalgov.net/index.cfm>>> 14. Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies> (AICCCA)> PMB 626, 11350 Randoms Hill Road, Suite 800, Fairfax, Virginia 22030> Phone: (703) 934-6118> Fax: (703)802-0207> Email: http://us.mc01g.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=assoc@aiccca.org> URL: http://www.aiccca.org/> "The Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies> (AICCCA) is a national membership organization, established to> promote quality and consistent delivery of credit counseling> services.">>> 15. National Foundation for Credit Counseling> URL: http://www.nfcc.org/> (Has list of local organizations.)> "For help, contact our national toll free crisis hotline at 1-800-388-> 2227, locate the Member agency in your area or receive Online> Counseling. Based on your area code, your phone call will> automatically be plugged into the NFCC office nearest you. "NFCC is a> national network of 1,450 non-profit Member agencies. Learn about our> full range of services, from accredited money management education to> confidential budget, credit and debt counseling, and debt repayment> plans, to home-buyer education, and mortgage programs.">>> 16. Fair Debt Collection Help Links> http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpa/fdcpact.htm>> http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.htm>> http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/>> http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/money/fair-debt/fair-dbt.htm>> http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode15/usc_sec_15_00001692---> -000-.html>> http://www.thelawencyclopedia.com/term/fair_credit_reporting_act_> (fcra)>> http://www.lawdog.com/debtcol/col7.htm>> http://credit.about.com/od/debtcollection>> http://www.alliedtrustee.com/fairdebt.htm>> http://aolsearch.aol.com/aol/search?> query=Fair+Debt+Collection+Practice+Act&page=4&invocationType=topsearc> hbox.search>>>> LIST 2> Direct links to the food stamp site -- officially the USDA Food &> Nutrition Service Frequently asked questions --> http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/faqs.htm> Applicants and recipients> http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/applicant_recipients/default.htm>>> Modest Needs is a non-profit, tax-exempt philanthropic organization> that began as one man's personal project in March of 2002. Since that> time, Modest Needs has become a community of unlikely philanthropists> dedicated to helping others as best we can with what we have.> http://www.modestneeds.org/>> Sources of Free or Low-Cost Food and Nutrition Materials> http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/freelow.html>> FREE FAMILY RESOURCES> http://freefamilyresources.com/>> A list of directories of grantmakers by state/region/ city> http://fdncenter.org/learn/topical/sl_dir.html>> Habitat for Humanity> http://www.habitatforhumanity.com/>> Food Banks in the United States> http://www.wadv.org/foodbank.htm>> Energy Assistance: Home Heating and Cooling> http://www.ncat.org/liheap/referral.htm>> Financial Help to Pay for Home Heating and Cooling> http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap/faq.htm>> Resources to Help Children and Families> http://www.ncfy.com/Resources.htm>> State TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Links> http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/news/welfare/stlinks.htmSingle>>>> LIST 3> Recieve help for Food, Bills, Clothing, Etc> http://modestneeds.org/>> Your local salvation army center> http://www.salvationarmy.org/>> Alliance Foundation> The Alliance Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is> to provide relief for children and their families affected by> disasters in the United States.> http://www.alliance-consulting.com/foundation>> American Public Human Services Association> Internet site that list social service agencies by state> http://www.aphsa.org/links/statecontacts.asp>> Feeding Children Better> Do you find yourself having to choose between rent and food? Not> eligible for food stamps? This site lists food banks throughout the> USA if you click on the "get help" button.> http://www.feedingchildrenbetter.org/>> Food Assistance Links> There is at least one listing for each state and the site will be> updated regularly.> http://www.geocities.com/queenesperfect>> Giving @ Home> A giving board website with links by category.> http://www.givingboard.com/>> Giving Board> Whether you are in need yourself or wanting to help others, this is> the place to be! Giving isn't limited to monetary help. Words of> encouragement, prayers and the ability to give others hope are> equally important. We invite you to become part of our "family",> whether it is as a lurker or by chatting and letting us get to know> you better.> http://www.angelfire.com/pro/givingboardangels/GB_Request_Lists_Home.h> tml>> Government Assistance For Low Income Individuals And Families. Many> links by State.> (http://www.geocities.com/spetite_oh/assistance.html>> Guidestar: children> List of organizations by state that provide supplies and clothing for> children.> http://www.guidestar.org/news/features/table_school.stm>> Guidestar: utilities> List of organizations by state that provide help with utilities.> http://www.guidestar.org/news/features/table_utilities.html>> FREE WAYS TO EARN MONEY ONLINE> http://www.squidoo.com/athomemommy>> Heartland Share> This is a program in several states which allows people to buy $25-30> worth of groceries for a small fee plus community service hours.> http://www.heartlandshare.com/>> Free List of Work at Home Jobs and Survey Sites> http://freefamilyresources.com/id21>> Information and Referral Resource Network> Provides directory information and links to sites on the Internet for> Human Services and associated information and referral, Health and> Medical Services, Disease Centers and Reports, Prescription Drug> Products and Reference material, Community Health and Outreach> programs and published information on these subjects.> http://www.ir-net.com/>> LIST OF SITES THAT OFFER FREE STUFF AND COUPONS> Free Samples for Babies and Kids> http://babyandkidsfreebies.blogspot.com/> http://www.squidoo.com/beautyforfree> http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977420021> http://internetsbestfreebies.blogspot.com/> http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/SURFING_4_SAVINGS/> http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/freedealsdiscountfreebiescoupons> /> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bargainscouponsandfreebies/> http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/thedailyfreebienewsletter/> http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Shopping4Freebies/> http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsFreebiesandResources/> http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/heavenlyfreebies/> http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/FreebiesbytheStorm/> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sahmfreebiesandtips/>>> GET A FREE CREDIT CARD. NO CREDIT CHECKS. JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS> Guaranteed $7,500 Credit Line> (it cost $3.00 if you want rush delivery)> http://tinyurl.com/4jzzvp>> Christmas Crafts & Handmade Gifts> http://www.bhg.com/holidays/christmas/crafts/>> A Bunch of Free Samples> http://internetsbestfreebies.blogspot.com/>> Walmart Freebies, Nicoderm, Start Sampling Freebies, Teen Freeway> Freebies http://internetsbestfreebies.blogspot.com/>> FREE COUPONS FOR WENDYS, KOTEX, MEINKE, CHUCK E CHEESE AND MORE,> http://snipurl.com/24khp>>>>> Listing of local food banks> This website will give a listing of food banks in your state. It is> very helpful, even if your income is too high for federal food help> the local food banks will help.> http://secondharvest.org/>> Salvation Army> They offer utility bill assistance, emergency food pantry/vouchers,> emergency financial assistance, general health screening and> assessment, mdical referrals and access to medical treatment.> http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/>> Special Needs Phone Book & Crisis Guide> Extensive list of resources for all kinds of needs, some with links,> but all with contact information. Listed alphabetically by category.> Select Moody's Directory in the Consumer Resources column.> http://www.efmoody.com/>> U.S. Department of Energy Utility Assistance> This federal program assists with utility payments for persons that> have income up to 150% of the federal poverty guidlines.(currently> 11,540.00 for a one person household). In most states you can qualify> for assistance 2 times a year.> http://www.eren.doe.gov/>> Women Children Family Service Charities of America> Phone: 1-800-626-6481 WCFS is a coalition comprised of many of> America's finest charitable organizations dedicated to meeting the> needs of women, children, and families in America and around the> world. Our members provide real solutions to real problems, and act> as a force for change with law and policy makers.> http://www.womenandchildren.org/>> FREE SAMPLES FOR MOMS> http://freefamilyresources.com/id29.htm> http://freefamilyresources.com/id25.htm> http://freefamilyresources.com/id23.htm> http://archives.zinester.com/76755/139859.html> http://archives.zinester.com/76755/148267.html> http://archives.zinester.com/76755/138534.html>> FREE SAMPLES FOR MEN> http://freefamilyresources.com/id17.htm> http://freefamilyresources.com/id28.htm> http://freefamilyresources.com/id26.htm>> FREE SAMPLES FOR KIDS> http://freefamilyresources.com/id19.htm> http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977205654> http://archives.zinester.com/76755/133557.html> http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977192755>>> Free Clothing Resources> http://www.nal.org/ (For School children)> http://www.thewomensalliance.org/ (Interview/work clothing for women)> http://www.careergear.org/ (Interview/work clothing for men)>> Freecycle, a good website for every income type.> http://freecycle.org/>> About Angel Food Ministries - Angel Food Ministries> Angel Food Ministries, A Food Ministry with a Servant's Heart,> providing low ... Angel Food Ministries crosses denominational lines> and has spread the good news ...> http://www.angelfoodministries.com/>> Santa's Online Village - Has a list of places that help under the> parents section. Toys, food etc.> http://santasvillageonline.net/>>>> Fell free to pass this on to others. Hopefull it will help everyone> this winter. Also, look up all your local churches.>> ALSO NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT DONATE TO PEOPLE/MEMBERS ONLINE ASKING FOR MONEY, > GIFT> CARDS AND CLOTHES. TOO MANY TIMES THESE PEOPLE ARE SCAMMERS WITH MORE > MONEY THEN> MOST OF US. YOU CAN ALWAYS JUST SEND THEM A LIST OF PLACES WHERE THEY CAN > GET> HELP.> THE NEWSPAPER SAID THOSE PEOPLE HAVE TO BE VERIFIED BY THE STATE TO SEE IF > THEY> REALLY NEED CHARITY OR NOT.> I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE WHERE A LADY WAS GOING AROUND ONLINE ASKING A TON > OF> PEOPLE FOR MONEY, BABY ITEMS ETC AND I SENT HER MONEY AND A BIG BOX OF > CLOTHES.> COME TO FIND OUT SHE REALLY CLEANED UP.> IF YOU WISH TO DONATE JUST CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CHARITY.>> Free List of Work at Home Jobs and Survey Sites> http://freefamilyresources.com/id21.htm>>> NICE LIST OF FREEBIE GROUPS AND SITES. 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- links to -> http://www.elderlifeplanning.com/caretalk/index.html>> US Department of Justice ADA Homepage: - links to -> http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm>> The Council on Disability Rights: - links to -> http://www.disabilityrights.org/adatoc.htm>> Nightin Gale - links to - http://www.nightingale.ca/>> University of Southern California: - links to -> http://cwis.usc.edu/dept/Patents_Copyrights/2543w.htm>> Alzheimer's-Nicotine Links: - links to -> http://www.islandnet.com/~minnie/redback.htm>> VESTIBULAR AUTONOMIC REGULATION - links to -> http://www.crcpress.com/PRODS/7668.HTM>> The Center for Integrated Therapy - links to -> http://medhlp.netusa.net/www/piic.htm>> The Vestibular Disorder Association - links to -> http://www.teleport.com/~veda/>> Celiac Disease. - links to - http://www.celiac.com/>> The Gluten-Free Page: - links to - http://www.panix.com/~donwiss/>> The Paleolithic Diet Page: celiac disease. - links to -> http://www.panix.com/~paleodiet/>> Paleolithic Eating Support Recipe Archives - links to -> http://www.panix.com/~paleodiet/list/>> Gluten-Free Page - Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance Web Sites - links to> - http://www.panix.com/~donwiss/gflinks>> Gluten-Free Sites - links to - http://www.panix.com/~donwiss/org/>> PaleoFood recipes - links to - http://www.paleofood.com/>> paleo diet foodlist - links to - http://www.paleofood.com/foodlist.htm>> Paleolithic Diet Symposium List - links to -> http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/paleodiet.html>> Medlinx Health & Medicine - links to - http://www.firstcure.com/>> A. 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The > best thing to do is to educate yourself about the available options, and > then make an informed choice about which of those options is best for you. > Here are steps to take and options to explore:>> Find out about low-cost health care in your area>> Find out about free or low-cost health care options for infants, children, > and teens>> Find out if you are eligible for free care>> Find out if you are covered under your employer's plan, even for > pre-existing health conditions>> Find out if you are eligible for Medicare and other health care options > for seniors>> Find out if you are covered under COBRA>> Consider purchasing health insurance>> Buy a prescription drug card or get one free>> Check out Partnership for Prescription Assistance and other drug discount > and distribution programs. Also check at http://www.needymeds.com/ for > Pharmaceutical Companies Assistance>> Find out if there are any cheaper alternatives to the medications you are > taking>> Find out about free or low-cost screening programs for women in your area>> More Resources>> http://www.healthywomen.org/uninsured/main.html
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