The 2-1-1 hotline is a confidential resource hotline from the United Way to help you find some of the local agencies in your area to assist in helping with bills.
This hotline can connect you to many resources such as:– Food and Nutrition– Housing and shelter– Healthcare– Job assistance– Support groups for mental illness or disabilities– And more...
Shelter is essential for people to feel safe and secure. Not having the adequate income to make it through the month for rent can be a stressful event. There are places that can help.
- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)- Rural Development Program- The Housing Choice Voucher Program- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
Utilities like heating and telephones are a must. Not having the money to pay for them should not cause poor health or inabilities to make things happen.
Some food-related programs include:- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program- Women, infants, and Children (WIC)- Soup Kitchens- Local Food Banks- Feeding America Network
We may neglect our health because there isn't enough money to take care of it properly. These programs make sure people have healthy bodies and medication needed.
The Administration of Children and Families (AFC) has created programs to help with education and childcare for low-income families: - Office of Childcare- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families- Head Start
If you require any financial help, I hope that these resources can help you. It is not easy being down on your luck, but with some research, you can find many programs to help when you are in need.