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Great info!! I am checking it all out. Thank you.

why search all over the internet when you can find what you need in one location? Grants, loans, financial aid, social services, etc - it's all right here.... 

a-z index of Government departments and agencies

Just wanted to let everyone know that I updated my national page to : GET FREE HELP NOW!... Let me know your thoughts and ideas... I am constantly updating , so if there is something you are looking for, and cannot find, let me know! Thanks!

Does your child really need a scientific ($100) calculator for school?

Kids going to college? save their receipts and save on your taxes...

Do you qualify to have your student loans discharged?

Health insurance assistance from the state insurance department

Click here for more information on the family medical leave act

If you have been fired by an employer because of a disability contact the EEOC

need a government loan ?

Keep up to date on all government benefits on Twitter 

The catalog of Federal domestic assistance has grants and loans for individuals and families  - when searching, use the keywords "individuals" or "families" for best results

CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION

If you have been the victim of a crime , you may be entitled to compensation for unreimbursed out-of-pocket costs resulting from the commission of a violent crime.

Costs related directly to the crime can be reimbursed up to the maximum level in each state. The average maximum is $25,000, but a number of states have higher or lower maximums. In addition, there may be sub-limits on some types of benefits, such as mental health counseling or funeral costs. 

The following expenses may be covered if they are not paid for a collateral source and if they resulted directly from the crime:

1) Medical and hospital care, and dental work to repair injury to teeth.

2) Mental health counseling.

3) Lost earnings due to crime-related injuries.

4) Loss of support for dependents of a deceased victim.

5) Funeral and burial expenses.

Check with the specific state where the crime occurred to determine exactly what costs are covered by the program. Many can pay other types of expenses, though these vary from state to state.

New link 6/1/09

Patient assistance program

Helps uninsured patients get free medication 

new link odd job nation

- free braces for children (over age 7) and adults - if you qualify for free/reduced lunches you are encouraged to apply  - currently in arkansas, california & georgia

I am having problems with my webcam, so I just added the post to my blog....

Grantgate and Federal money retriever

 find grants and free money - stop wasting your money on all those so called free grants you see online or on TV - this is the one product where you will find real information for FREE. No spam, no spyware, no junk! From the makers of AIDPAGE!

211 is 311 in NYC

Features of 311

• 311 allows customers to call one easy-to-remember number in order to receive information and access to City government services.
• All calls to 311 are answered by a live operator, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Immediate access to translation services in over 170 languages is available.
• 311 Call Center Representatives use a state-of-the-art database of information and services about City government. Information can be updated in real time, and 311 works closely with other City agencies to maintain the most current information.
• The 311 call center can quickly scale to meet City demands in an emergency situation.
• In April 2008 Mayor Bloomberg announced the expansion of 311 to include human service referrals, creating the nation’s largest social service information and referral center.

It does, Thank you.

W H O K N E W,

Word often adds its own hidden code to the text that will not display correctly on the web.

We recommend using plain text editors like Notepad or Wordpad to prepare your text (you can save it on your computer while working). After that, simply copy/paste into the online box for posting. If you need formatting, adding of web links, or inserting of pictures, use the controls on the online box - they are designed to produce correct web coding.

Hope this helps.

Micah,

I am sorry everything was lost when you tried to post. It happens to all of us. What you can do is write it in WORD and copy and paste it in here. 

 But first you must know that you are NOT alone. We are here to listen and to help, if we can. There is help out there and it is possible to survive no matter what you are going through. You are NOT a Loser! You reached out for help, there is nothing wrong with that.  It takes great strength and great courage to do that.

 If you think its fun for us to be here, maybe you are right. I get a huge relief knowing that people have found help on aidpage. It makes my day to know that someone found just what they needed. There is nothing more gratifying than to see someone succeed. 

I can't begin to help, unless I know what you need. Please re-post your letter. There are many people here with a ton of information, and if we don't have it, we can usually find it.

Take a chance, one more time. You do not have to go through this alone.

I just spent  an hr writing everything down to tell you all how desperate and close to the edge I am.  And how I don't think I can make it anymore.  There is just too much strain.  And when I try'd to post it you didn't except my nickname and now its all deleted.  Itsbad enough to be pooring my soul out and feeling like the biggest looser in the world, its worse to have to do it twice in a row. yall have fun helping other people.  I'll just die here, its just as good a place as any.

  - for more information and assistance

For those of you who were not aware, I have added a new page for people looking for assistance with burial/funeral costs.

HEAD START - locate a program near you...

Head Start’s commitment to wellness embraces a comprehensive vision of health for children, families, and staff. The objective of Child Health and Development Services is to ensure that, through collaboration among families, staff, and health professionals, all child health and developmental concerns are identified, and children and families are linked to an ongoing source of continuous, accessible care to meet their basic health needs

Bryan,

I cannot afford to donate to anyone financially. However, I can offer some suggestions: 

Apply for social security disability, social services, check with local churches, food pantries, salvation army, red cross, catholic charities and st vincent de paul in your area for immediate assistance.

NEW ADDITION

Wish upon a hero foundation - walk on heroes program

committed to providing basic necessities such as utilities, shelter and personal items.

The first places to check for help...

If you are in need of assistance, these are the first places to check for help.

VERY GOOD POST!Thank you. I do understand what you are saying. There are far too many people suffering needlessly.

I try to keep the information up to date - but to verify everything state by state is more than a full time job - and this does not pay my bills, my other job does, so I do what I can. 

As for the non-profits out there, I am aware of what they are saying, but I am also aware that most have a surplus at the end of the year. That is what sickens me. 

Multimillionaires - I know some give to organizations, which in turn, assist others ( some outside the US)  so the millionaires get their tax write offs. BUT what ticks me off are the BIG 3 - the car manufacturers who are getting a multiBILLION dollar bailout - that WE are paying for and they are STILL LAYING Off workers! And they got their golden parachutes! BUT they have yet to come up with a decent, energy efficient, afforable vehicle. 

I am aware of the people who do not qualify for social services because they are $2 over the limit.

I am aware of people being told to separate from their spouse so they can qualify for services. 

I am aware of drug addicts and alcoholics getting services and instead of them caring for their children, they get their next drink or their next high. 

I am aware of the people working full time jobs and still do not make ends meet or do not have health care coverage. 

I am aware of women going into porn and prostitution just to survive. 

I am aware that children are being used and abused  and sometimes killed for no reason at all.

I am aware of the increased rate of homocides and suicides. 

I am aware that the church - the biggest, richest boys club in the world - has all but turned it back on its followers. 

I am aware that our government has committed deplorable crimes against the american people, but they feel they are above the law and simply do not care. 

I am also sadly aware that some of the american people can be tossed out on the street by their employer, their landlord, or their bank, and all they seem to care about is getting little billy an XBOX or buying a pedigree puppy, because they feel that is what christmas is all about. 

 We, as a people, have lost sight of what is important. Not just at christmas, but as a whole. But that is just my opinion.

What a wonderful resource.

Without knowing your location, I can only suggest 211.org or doing a search for fathers rights. Perhaps they can assist you.

This is me rigth now as today , am healthy ,never drink,no smoke ,no disabilities ,i went trhougth an emotional strees per say,i am alone no familie at all ,the two kids that i have are with my ex and the other husband that she has.I just need a place to start,a litlle help find a job and there i go.Believe or not i had people arounded when i have a little place of selling merchandise, i lost everything i had and when i turned around there was no more people i am alone .i never been in any wrong thing.I am extremly honest hard working guy. Because i am in bunkrupcy i was scare ,but no more.My ex did not let me see the kids and she took away the care of the kids,and because no money for a lawyer i can not do anything ,it is been 4 years now.When they say the womans are victims the are also men that are beat too.If you know someone that wants to help me thank you

Thank you so much for sharing all this information.  I will start looking into it.

You are very welcome!

All this info is truely great.Thank you for sharing

My name is Tom Rufin, I have a wife and 3 daughters and we are dangerously close to being evicted.  I was out of work for 4 months and now we are trying to catch up but we are drowning in debt.  If any body can help or tell me who can? please email me at rufinall@yahoo.com

First of all, your husband leaving is not the problem - how you react is.

Yes, it is devastating to lose a spouse, especially when it is unexpected. But widows get more compassion than ex-wives - it is just a fact of life. Him being gone is probably the best thing that can happen to you. Obviously if he wanted to be there, he wouldn't have left. If he stayed, you would have both been miserable and that is worse than being alone. 

First things first : INCOME

I'm guessing you are not working, so file for social services ( food stamps, medicaid, Liheap, TANF, etc - whatever you can, apply for it) While you are there explain your situation and that you need a pro bono attorney to file for separation and spousal support. ASK social services how to do this - or who you can go to for this - they should be able to assist you, if not ask to speak to a supervisor who may know.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 

You said you have medical coverage ( blue cross/blue shield) call blue cross and ask what mental health providers in your area are participating providers and they should give you a list. Call the physicians on the list and ask if they are accepting new patients - sorry but that is the only way to find a new physician. The good news is: most physicians do accept your insurance, however, your policy determines what type of coverage you have. If you do not have mental health coverage, there may be clinics in your area that provide this service on a sliding scale. This means they will charge you a certain fee according to your income.  

SPOUSAL SUPPORT

Your husband abandoned you. You didn't mention any children - therefore I am going to base my answer around strictly you. There are pro bono attorneys that can handle your separation and ultimately your divorce - you may even be able to have hubby cover the costs  of the divorce - this depends on many factors and ultimately the judge is the one who decides this. 

When you file for separation with the courts make sure you are for the following: alimony/finalcial support, continued medical/dental coverage, payment of outstanding utilities/bills/mortgage/rent/etc., continued payment of any car payments & insurance policies - typically anything he normally paid while he was living with you - just because he left doesn't mean he leaves his financial responsibilities. He has a legal obligation to uphold and maintain your support if he has been doing so. But again, ultimately this is for a judge to decide. 

I am not telling you this to deter you from seeking assistance, I am just trying to be honest. I will not lie to you, it is hard and it sucks. BUT there is no greater feeling than knowing that you can do it on your own. You can not only survive, but surpass every obstacle in your path to come out a better, more incredible woman than you are now! Believe me, you can do this! So get some much needed rest and tomorrow morning, after a good breakfast, go to social services, and start applying. Tomorrow is the first day of your new life!

I have a problem my husband left me i have no income no car no nothing i been tring get my disabilty back and i been tring to get appointment with metal health and they keep saying no i cant cause they wont accept red cross blue shield ins and i been soo depressed alot and its getting worse my husband stop paying my bills and noone will help me i just feel like im better off dead

Thankyou!

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Joe,

I removed your personal information to prevent scammers form contacting you. People can reach you via private message or post directly on your page.

 For immediate assistance please go to your nearest food pantry. Explain your situation to them and ask if they know of any local resources. Also apply for unemploment and social services. I have all the links to national offices at the top of this page - they can help you locate your local office. 

Thank you.Glad I could help.

Just glad I could help!

you are wonderful i have found this so helpful and also the used car checklist! god bless

Oops, I goofed.

I apologize.

I found this site to offer a lot of useful information.

Thank you very much.

i really need help this year to buy christmas presents for my kids, i am awaiting a hearing on my social security for my depression and severeanxiety problems that keep me from working so unless we find some help it will be a very sad christmas,thank you and God bless

Hi Everyone.. I hope this post finds everyone in good health and spirits. I am looking for some assistance with my lot rent arrears. We fell behind due to illness in the family. Weare now facing possble eviction. We are working and rying hard but can't seem to catch up. Please if anyone can help...we are not a lazy famiy..we just fell behind. Thank you and will continue His Goodness no matter what.

hi i am trying to find help bot help with foodsatmap but my boyfriend tryed to get cash assistances because of him not able to work right not and ss needed his previous employer to fill a paper out he gave them the papaer twice and they have yet to fill it out so he got dienied the cash assistances me and my daughter are disabled and we can't get all the bills paid let alone the persona items we need very stressful just don't know what we are going to do.

Thank You