Financial Help for Individuals and Families
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 Subscribe To Our Feed
In this economy, many people are laid off. Lots of families are trying very hard to keep their homes and pay their piled up bills especially single parents. The good news is that there is a few places that offer help for single moms or single dads. Lots of organizations have programs aimed to help low income families with rent, mortgage payments, groceries, and other bills. You can get help even when you still have your job.
Apart from trying to set up a payment plan with your utility company, mortgage company, etc, one of the first places to start finding help is the United Way. You can dial 211 to ask for assistance with a lot of things. If they cannot help you themselves, they can give you numbers of other organizations to call to get help. Most of the time, they are going to refer you to local churches near where you live that may have money to help with your situation. Lots of families who find themselves in severe need of financial assistance call the United Way.
You may be able to also find some other charities in your local area that may be able to help. If you ask around, you may discover a few that have received government funding recently. They may have money to answer your prayers. These great organizations usually offer many services including housing assistance, employment assistance, and also tuition assistance. That means, if you have been laid off, then they could help you find a new one. If you have a young child or children at home, then you need to make sure you have proper child care for them while you are out finding a job.
Federal and state governments often also offer many programs that can help families in need. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or TANF, for instance, is a popular program that has helped lots of low income, working moms or dads. They can help with food stamps, job training, as well as financial aid. You can also contact the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, to request assistance with your heating bill.
