Resources To Survive The Republican Party Stealing from The Poor To Pay The Rich

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While these resources are available take advantage of them. File and apply for as many resources as you are able. Even if you won't qualify in the future due to budget cuts, being tied in now makes it harder for each agency to cut you loose and there are steps to keep benefits going as long as possible, like appeals processes, legal services if you qualify etc... 

If you're having a Mental Health Crisis or just Need to talk with someone, call the Numbers below. 

988 Crisis and Suicide Hotline 24 Hours 

If you need to talk to someone confidentially about how to cope with your situation and get options, trained professionals available to help you. 

1 800 656-4673 Rape Crisis Hotline 24 Hours

1-800-799 -7233 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24 Hours 

I. Immigration Help and Legal Services

1. National Immigrant Rights Center

312-660-1370

Hours Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

8:30am to 4:30 PM 

Visit Website for specific services 

NIJC: Immigrant Rights and Immigration Legal Services

2. The Salvation Army

Services Provided: Financial assistance, food programs, shelter, disaster relief
How to Apply: Visit their website or a local branch to find assistance programs.
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org

3. Catholic Charities USA

Services Provided: Rent & utility assistance, healthcare, food aid, immigration services
How to Apply: Contact a local Catholic Charities office for eligibility requirements.
Website: www.catholiccharitiesusa.org

4. The Legal Aid Society of New York

 212-577-3300.

Immigration & Deportation Help NYC - The Legal Aid Society

Most States have a Local Legal Aid Society or Legal Services in towns and cities. Call 211 for your local agency to help with deportation, Ice encounters, hearings, asylum etc...

Financial Help 

Food Insecurity, Rent help, Utilities, Home safety repair grants and loans for Low Income, Disabled, Elderly, Children, Renters and Homeowners

1. United Way

Services Provided: Emergency financial assistance, education programs, healthcare support
How to Apply: Dial 211 or visit their website for community-based assistance programs.
Website: www.unitedway.org

2. Feeding America

Services Provided: Nationwide food bank network providing free groceries and meals
How to Apply: Use their online tool to find a local food bank.
Website: www.feedingamerica.org

3. Modest Needs Foundation

Services Provided: Emergency financial grants for short-term crises
How to Apply: Submit an online application with proof of need.
Website: www.modestneeds.org

4. Family Promise

Services Provided: Homelessness prevention, transitional housing, job training
How to Apply: Find a Family Promise affiliate in your area.
Website: www.familypromise.org

5. Operation Homefront (For Military Families)

Services Provided: Emergency financial aid, housing assistance, food support
How to Apply: Eligible military families can apply online.
Website: www.operationhomefront.org

6. 211 Helpline (United Way)

Services Provided: Nationwide resource for rent, food, and medical assistance
How to Apply: Dial 211 from any phone or visit their website then enter your zip code for local services.
Website: www.211.org

7.TANF Food Stamps, Your Local .gov website they will direct you to the agency that services your area.

8. Food Banks 

https://www.usfoodbanks.org/

This website directs you to your state and where the food banks distribute foods. 

Most Community Action Programs have resources to connect you with food banks and food bank services. Call 211 for your local Community Action agency phone number. 

9. Habitat for Humanity

Builds homes for income eligible Families and Repair Program and Elder Safety Repairs and Installations,
Free to Homeowner or Renters with Homeowners Permission

10. Habitat for Humanity Resale Stores, check with your local Habitat for the nearest store to your zip code.

11.St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, Elder outreach for meals and help, furniture for low income or unhomed individuals getting a new home.

12. Any Church Denomination

: Food Pantries, Community Free meals, Clothing, holiday food baskets, Holiday Presents for children, furniture and referrals.

Rent and utilities assistance when funds are available,

13. Ecumenical Societies.

in your area, they network with religious organizations to address food insecurity, housing, budgeting and resources.

14. USRD

Grants to repair homes, heating systems, plumbing, roofing and health and safety home repair issues,
Low Interest Loans to for the above too.

Income eligibility, Contact the Federal Agency for the local USRD in your area, eligibility also can depend on your zip code and that geography having a rating for such programs.

15. Your Local Toys for Tots

Sign your children up for a present for the holidays.

16. HUD Section 8 Housing Rental and Homeownership Voucher Program. They pay 60% and you pay 30% of the rental allotment for your family size.

Get on the waiting list if your not already and sign up for waiting lists where you have family, friends and a support network.

You can either get in subsidized housing units or sign a lease with a property owner to rent a house, after you have paid for one solid year on time, your rental voucher can be used to buy a home. Look into this, it is rarely advertised but many Housing Authorities administer the Housing Voucher Home Ownership Program.

17. Local Housing Authorities

Subsidized Housing Units for The Elderly and Disabled. Sliding Scale Fee and some in house subsidies. They cover 60% of your rent you pay 30%.

18. Small Business Administration: Free Credit Counseling and Credit Repair programs, Help starting a business, business planning, etc.

19.Domestic Violence Coalition: Safety Planning, Relocation, Subsidies sometimes for housing, food insecurity, clothing and shelter or help getting you prioritized on Housing Subsidy Lists,

20. Department of Community Development: Whole Home Repair Program

via your local Community Action Agency

Pays for Home Repairs for Low Income and Elderly Home Owners.

21. Local Legal Services in Your State

Free confidential legal services, income eligibility is determined after an over the phone intake assessment. 

22. Help Paying Your Property Taxes or delaying them. Call your local Tax Collectors office, there are programs for the elderly, disabled, veterans and low-income homeowners to delay or defray these costs, most local tax collectors/assessor's office have federal and state programs depending on your situation.