I am a disabled mom living on less than $800 a month, half of which is my rent. There aren't many places in my small town that can help me out and I am in jeopardy of loosing several basic utilities. Any idea where I might find some help with this situation?
2006-07-01 21:49:06 · 7 answers · asked by Breanna_WinDancer 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
My suggestion is to begin with your local utility companies. Each company provides reduced rates for those with reduced incomes.
Next contact your local welfare services though they may not be able to assist you because your income is too high they usually have a list of local altenatives.
Contact your church they usually have program that can assist with food needs such as food CUPBOARD program which gives you emergency food provisions or SHARE program for $15 or $30 will provide you with twice that amount in food.
Seach the web for volunteer programs that may be able to assist things such as clothing food even utilies.
Check your local yellow pages for social organizations...... it is amazing how many provide services like transportaion, food, medical assistance, vouchers for clothing, and utlities.
I wish you the best, God bless you and your Mom.
2006-07-01 23:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by gamegetta323 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Phone companies now have programs that will give you the basic phone for $1 dollar. Electric and Gas companies have programs. Your local Health and Social Service agency has programs such as Adult Public Assistance that can help until your disability kicks in. Just don't be shy to ask for help.
2006-07-01 22:09:19 · answer #2 · answered by binthairdunthat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am disable too and my utilities that I have I am on what is called low income housing. it helps keep all of my bills low so I can afford them.
call you electric and gas or phone service and explain this to them and they help you with a low faimly income that will help you.
2006-07-03 10:07:29 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most utility companies have a program to help out for at least one payment.
Also, check with your local church. They typically have programs, also.
2006-07-01 21:53:19 · answer #4 · answered by scavenger_meat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in California, go to your nearest EDD. they have several programs that could help out people in need. I don't know about other states though. I'd assume they would have their own equivalent.
2006-07-01 21:53:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are disabled, please go to your county social services department and let a social worker help you with services that are available, rent assistance, food stamps, etc. Also, catholic services is very helpful.
2006-07-02 04:28:00 · answer #6 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check with the state and see if you're eligible for any programs .you need health and programs like food stamps
2006-07-02 00:23:52 · answer #7 · answered by Leah nora 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋