Financial Assistance
"The goal isn't more money. The goal is living your life on your own terms."
-Chris Brogan
Website: www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap
Phone: 202-401-9351
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This government assistance program allows eligible low-income persons to receive financial help to offset costs of heating and/or cooling dwellings and/or have dwellings weatherized to make them more energy efficient. Financial assistance can be paid out directly to your energy company for your unpaid bill.
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Website: www.loveinc.org
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This charity helps families that are facing a one-time crisis with overdue bills and other financial concerns.
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Website: www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program
Phone: 1-877-823-4369
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This federal program provides nutrition benefits to low-income individuals and families that are used at stores to purchase food.
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Website: www.energy.gov/eere/wap/weatherization-assistance-program
Phone: 202-586-5772
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This program reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes.
Website: www.iajfl.org
Phone: 602-714-7763
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Regardless of religion, this organization can provide borrowers with access to funds for addressing an emergency (rent, car repairs, utility bills, housing, and medical expenses). Loans are interest-free, so there is no financing charges.
Website: www.citizensenergy.com
Phone: 1-877-563-4645
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This program offers free or discounted oil through delivery services to those who need help.
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org
Phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY
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This organization provides gasoline vouchers and other financial assistance to those in need.
Website: www.operationhomefront.org
Phone: 210-659-7756
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This non-profit provides emergency financial assistance to military personnel.
Website: www.7genfund.org
Phone: 707-825-7640
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This non-profit provides indigenous people with small cash grants, training, and technical experience as well as fiscal management.
Website: www.samaritanministries.org
Phone: 1-877-764-2426
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This ministry allows for Christian members to help other members in need by paying off their medical bills.
Website: www.umc.org/find-a-church
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This national church offers a range of services including financial assistance to those in need.
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Website: www.healthwellfoundation.org
Phone: 800-675-8416
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This non-profit assists with medical copays, premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses for underinsured individuals.
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Website: www.consumercredit.com/nonprofit-credit-counseling/
Phone: 800-769-3571
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This non-profit provides debt reduction and other financial services free of charge if your income is low enough.
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Website: www.hud.gov (click on the "Find Shelter" tab to get the contact information for your specific location)
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This program provides low-income families access to affordable housing through Section 8, as well as vouchers for paying rent, security deposits, moving costs, and government assistance to prevent evictions.
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Website: www.lifelinesupport.org
Phone: 800-234-9473
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This organization allows low-income consumers to get up to $9.25 off the cost of phone, internet, or bundled services.
Website: www.finalfarewell.org
Phone: 1-215-870-8110
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This charity provides financial assistance to families who have lost a child.
Website: www.coabode.org
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This charity connects single mothers with other mothers that can share on housing expenses, allowing both parties to share on rent, mortgage payments, utilities, and other basic housing needs.
Website: www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
Phone: 703-549-1390
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This charity provides financial aid to those in need.
Website: www.unionplus.org
Phone: 800-472-2005
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This organization will provide mortgage assistance to union and organized labor members.
Website: www.lutheranservices.org
Phone: 202-499-5836 or 800-664-3848
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This program provides financial resources for critical bills to those in need.
Website: www.cancercare.org/copayfoundation
Phone: 866-552-6729
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This non=profit provides financial assistance to people who have been diagnosed with cancer and need help paying hospital or medical bills.
Website: www.ssa.gov/ssi/
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
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This federal program provides cash to meet basic needs to help aged, blind, disabled or low-income individuals.
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Website: www.episcopalrelief.org
Phone: 1-855-312-4325
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This organization helps with a wide range of different issues by providing financial assistance among other needs.
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Website: www.fns.usda.gov/wic
Phone: 703-305-2062
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This government assistance program serves low-income individuals by offering low-cost baby formula, food items, and other nutritional support.
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Website: www.va.gov/disability
Phone: 1-800-827-1000
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This program provides financial assistance to military members who had injuries or disabilities while active duty or were made worse by military service.
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Website: www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/programs/temporary-assistance-needy-families-tanf
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This program funds monthly cash assistance payments to low-income families with children, as well as a wide range of other services. To contact a specific state TANF office, visit their website to search for appropriate contact information.
Website: www.thetearsfoundation.org
Phone: 253-200-0944
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This non-profit seeks to lift financial burden from families who have lost a child by providing funds to assist with the cost of burial or cremation services.
Website: www.netwish.org
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This non-profit provides emergency cash grants and free money to individuals to help them pay critical bills in an emergency. To request funds, you must submit your wish using their website.
Website: www.benefits.gov/benefit/4589
Phone: 1-800-225-5342
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This government program helps low-income homeowners pay or refinance their mortgage.
Website: www.myenergycoop.com/roundup/
Phone: 1-800-255-6815
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This assistance program offered by utility and gas companies in many states provides energy assistance funds and grants to families and individuals in need. This program also offers additional aid to help pay medical bills, rent, or housing costs.
Website: www.assistanceleague.org
Phone: 818-846-3777
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This charity provides a wide range of services including financial assistance to those in need.
Website: www.ssvpusa.org
Phone: 314-576-3993
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This non-profit provides financial assistance among other things to the poor and those in need.