I'm using three space heaters I have, for the moment.
(They) say I make too much money for a grant. It only looks like I make good money, After federal taxes , etc, I only bring home abt 24,000 a year. After morgage, insurance, car, electric,water, etc I have no extra. I don't have a big house, it is a 25 year old small cheap fox & jacob. I have no equity. I don't waste money on special stuff. One look at my place and you know I don't buy luxurious stuff. My credit sucks. No credit cards. Its only me, no spouse, but no kids either so I don't look helpless or qualify for help that way. HELP! Where do I turn? , and no, I don't attend a church. My health isn't the best, which is why I've put off getting a second job..
I'm in texas by the way in the dallas area if you know of something /someplace local that could help.
Any idea's? Real suggestions please! I don't know where to turn.
2007-01-16 19:47:09 · 2 answers · asked by becky 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
Contact your local utility companies. You may not qualify for a HEAP type program, but they should be able to help you out - you can also try the PUCO if the utility company can't help you.
Beyond that, there are programs like Interfaith Home Maintenance that is designed to help people in need - One caveat though, I'm not sure what the income guideline actually is for a program and and you may make too much money (sick, I know, but true!).
If you need help getting referred through organizations, try a Catholic Charities, Protestant Family Services, Salvation Army or even your local United Way - they should be able to point you in the right direction.
If all else fails, contact your local Help Hotline - available in most cities (I'm not sure about yours) by dialing 211, and they may also be able to help you.
Best of luck. I hope you're able to find the help you need!
2007-01-17 06:52:37 · answer #1 · answered by sylvia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local utility company for an individual grant. It's usually a one-time grant for special circumstances that comes from monetary donations of members of the community. EVERY Utility company has them, (although they aren't always inclined to give you that information), all you have to do is ask.
2007-01-17 04:40:33 · answer #2 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋