A Hand UP Not a Hand Out

Free-Food-Help-Everybody-Needs-To-Eat

2009-12-17T20:57:00.000-08:00

Are your cupboards as bare as old mother Hubbard's and you're having trouble putting food on the table...Here's a few ideas of places to turn to.

WIC (Women Infants and Children is a program that provides supplemental food, health care referrals, formula, and nutritional counciling to pregnant and breast feeding women, and children up to the age of five.

Angel Food Ministries works with local churches and social organizations through out the country to help provide food for those in need.

Summer Food Program helps to provide lunches to school age children during the summer.

Food Stamp Help is a program that helps to determine if you qualify for food stamps and where to apply for them.

The salvation Army provides a food pantry to help those in need of food.

The Second Harvest is a network of food banks through out the country.

http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/programs/csfp/ (the Community supplemental food program is a food program for seniors and low income women and children up to age six)

Catholic Charities have chapters through out the country to help provide food to basic needs to needy families.

Hope this information provides a little of the help you're searching for..

So, you can't afford Health Insurance.......

2009-12-12T22:56:00.000-08:00

Routine health care is important to everybody but, not always accessible to everyone. Here's some good news to those of us with low income...You may be eligible to receive medicaid insurance through the government. Check out this link for guidelines and how to apply.

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidGenInfo/

http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Health/HealthInsurance.shtml

Get a grant for free gasoline for your car

2009-12-12T19:35:00.000-08:00

So, you've got everything you need to get from point A to point B a car (check), auto insurance (Check), and gasoline (nope). Well, if you're on the low income side of things you may be eligible for a gasoline grant that ranges from $50-$1200. Check out this link to see if you qualify.

www.freegasusa.org

Check this out it might be just what you're looking for to help cover your "Modest Needs"

2009-12-07T11:30:00.000-08:00

www.modestneeds.org/
Still in a pinch, trying to climb your way out of the hole you're in check out this website. It just might be the hand up you're looking for.

Modest Needs offers three main types of grants: Self-Sufficiency Grants, Back-to-Work Grants, and Independent Living Grants(Modest Needs Website FAQ)

A Door Worth Knocking on.........(Census Jobs)

2009-12-03T20:04:00.000-08:00

Looking for a way to temporarily supplement your income? Well, look no further.I've just found the opportunity you've been looking for.

Most of out there haven't realized that 2010 is the year our nation will begin taking a new census and they're already taking applications for jobs that will start in the spring. They offer part time jobs with full time pay. Below is a link for where to apply and all the other information you may need.

http://www.2010.census.gov/2010censusjobs/

Hope it helps!!

All I can say is awesome.....

2009-12-02T20:40:00.000-08:00

I stumbled upon this blog on another one of my favorite sites, WUAH. You should check it out..They're really doing some awesome things...Makes you wanna get out there and pay it forward..... http://www.operationsmileyface.com/

Government Benefits for Low Income Citizens

2009-12-02T17:57:00.000-08:00

Government benefits for low income citizens.......you know that they're out there. A lot of us don't know what they are and how to find them. I've found a cite that will help you locate them by state... http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal;jsessionid=KB2nLXbJ1kyZsmHQBwwVnLvQFJZNZFNp2Xv99NnRBcGWDNmSVf9T!631792813?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=gbcc_page_locate_state&_nfls=false

Almost everyone needs a car.....

2009-12-02T17:38:00.000-08:00

Let's face it everybody has to have a way to get around...Not everyone has access to public transportation or a friend or relative to give you a lift from time to time. Gotta get from point A to B some how.

I've scoured the web in search of legitimate ways to for those who've fallen on hard times to get some wheels..The list is short but, it's a jumping off point..I'm going to continue my research and hopefully in the near future I'll have more to add..

1. http://www.freecharitycars.org/ (This option could take a little time and effort but, it could pay off in the long run)
2. http://www.opportunitycars.com/ (This link could help connect you to local programs in your area)

Christmas Toys for Needy Families

2009-12-01T22:40:00.000-08:00

Christmas is around the corner....While some lucky people are out there partaking in the joys of shopping for that perfect gift others are out there not feeling quite so joyous...They're feeling the pinch of the falling economy...Some of us out there can barely afford the essentials (rent, food, toiletries, clothes, ect..) yet alone provide Christmas presents for there kids. I've compiled a list of resources that I hope will lift your burden some what...If you're one of the lucky ones with a little extra to spare make a donation and help spread the joy around....

1. http://www.toysfortots.org/
2. http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
3.http://www.familyinchrist.com/html/angel_tree_program.html ( just for children of inmates)
4. local churches and catholic charities

I know this list is short but, it's a start...Other places to check would be with your local social service organizations in your area....Keep knocking on doors and eventually somebody will let you in...

People Helping People on the web

2009-12-01T22:18:00.001-08:00

I found the coolest site today. http://www.wishuponahero.com/ You can sign up for free and make wishes. It doesn't matter how big or small your wish is. Browsing through the site I saw people wishing for everything from birthday cards to money to pay bills to organ donations. People are granting their wishes. Just be reasonable....If you ask for something like an Ipod just because you want it, it's probably not gonna happen....

So, here's how it works...After you get your free account you're aloud to make a wish. You can only make one wish every 72 hours and have up to three wishes posted at a time (75 wishes in a lifetime). This makes it possible for everyone's wishes to be seen. Members can browse through wishes as they come up or search for wishes in chosen categories (ie. money, cards, granted, ungranted..) They can choose to grant the wish, post a comment (no negative comments aloud), or continue browsing wishes...

I think it's great it allows people to seek the hand up they need with out fear of persecution or shame as well as allows others the opportunity to help there cyber neighbors....

A word of advice......if you see a wish on here and you're able to help you should...It'll leave you with a great feeling...(The site keeps track of wishes you've granted and had granted...) If you someone grants one of your wishes, pay it forward. What a wonderful way to keep the cycle of kindness going...