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Hi Mandab81,

Have you tried El Puente Foundation?

They help "bridge a gap caused by hardship in a recipients' life situation".

 You can get an application form on their web site at www.elpuentefoundation.com .

God Bless,

Pat McMann

www.FindHelpToPayBills.com

Hi Katie,

For some help with rent and utilities, try the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic Charities.

You do not need to be Catholic to get help.

Call any Catholic Church in your area, and they can probably give you the number for a local conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic Charities Agency. They exist to help people.

For food, try Angel Food Ministries. You can get enough food for 2 of you for about 2 weeks for only $30.

Just go to their web site at www.AngelFoodMinistries.com and you can see their menu for the month. It is all good quality, fresh food.

God Bless,

Pat McMann

www.FindHelpToPayBills.com

Hi Greeata,

You need some emergency assistance with your utility bill.

 Call a local Catholic Church and ask if they can give you a number for 1) a local Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and 2) Catholic Charities Agency.

You do not need to be Catholic to get help from them. They will do all that they can to help you.

Try the Society of St. Vincent de Paul first. They may be able to help you most quickly.

God Bless,

Pat McMann

www.FindHelpToPayBills.com 

Hi Richard68,

For assistance for rural housing, you might try USDA Rural Development. 

Phone: 800-414-1226

Web Site: www.rurdev.usda.gov

The Housing and Community Facilities Programs provides a number of homeownership opportunities to rural Americans, as well as programs for home renovation and repair.

Hi Susie6,

For more than 60 years, Cancer Care has provided financial assistance to those affected by cancer.

"Their social workders and case managers are well trained in financial issues and will work closely with you to get you the help you need."

CANCER CARE

Phone: 800-813-4673

Web Site: www.cancercare.org

God Bless,

Pat McMann

www.FindHelpToPayBills.com

Hi eagerone,

WAYS TO WORK provides small loans to low-income parents who cannot get loans elsewhere.

Phone: 866-252-7171

Web Site: www.waystowork.org

Hope this helps.

God Bless,

Pat McMann

www.FindHelpToPayBills.com

Hi Fred14,

Friends of Man helps people who find themselves in a situation where they have nowhere else to turn.

It may be an elderly person on a fixed income, a working family whose child is struck by severe illness, an accident victim, a disabled person, or a schoolchild whose family can't afford basic needs.

Hi JR 47,

For a grant or loan to start your farm business, you might try USDA Rural Development and ACCION.

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT: 

HCFP programs are available to eligible applicants in rural areas, typically defined as open country or rural towns with no more 20,000 in population.

You can contact the Centralized Servicing Center at:

Phone: 800-414-1226

Web Site: www.rurdev.usda.gov

ACCION: 

ACCION USA's new online lending platform, launched in February 2006, gives individuals across the nation the opportunity to apply for a small loan, regardless of their location.

By providing microloans, business training and other financial services to poor men and women who start their own businesses, ACCION's partner lending organizations help people work their own way up the economic ladder, with dignity and pride. With just a little capital, people can grow their own businesses.

Phone: 617-625-7080

Web Site: www.accion.org

God Bless,

Pat McMann

www.FindHelpToPayBills.com

Hi tgray1976,

Try some of these resources to help with your bills:

 1. Call Caring Unlimited (24hr) 1-800-239-7298 or Bangor Area Homeless Shelter (207) 947-0092

Ask them what type of emotional and financial support is available in your area for abused women.

It has taken a great deal of courage and stamina for you to get out of an abusive relationship. You are not alone, even though it may often feel like it. You are to be commended! Let others who truly understand your situation help you.

2. For Emergency help with Rent, Utilities and food:

CATHOLIC CHARITIES (www.catholiccharitiesusa.org) Call local Catholic Church for number of local agency.

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES (www.comunityactionpartnership.com) Find a local CAA on the web site.

EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM (ESFP) (www/efsp.unitedway.org) Find a local agency on the web site.

SALVATION ARMY (www.salvationarmyusa.org) 1-800-728-7825

ST.VINCENT de PAUL (wwwlsvdpusa.org) Call local Catholic Church for number of a local Conference.

3. For assistance with light bill:

AMERICANS HELPING AMERICANS (www.helpingamericans.org) 1-888-AHA-5026

LIHEAP ( ww.liheap.org) 1-866-674-6327. Be sure to let them know you have a young child.

WISH UPON A HERO FOUNDATION (www.wishuponaherofoundation.org)  Apply online.

 4. For Home Maintenance:

AMERICANS HELPING AMERICANS (www.helpingamericans.org) 1-888-AHA-5026

AMERICARES (www.americares.org/) 1-800-486-4357

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES (www.comunityactionpartnership.com) Find a local CAA on the web site.

5. For help with groceries:

ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES (www.angelfoodministries.com) 1-888-819-3745 You can get a lotof groceries for $30.

Local churches will know of local food pantries.

6. For help with your car:

WAYS TO WORK (www.waystowork.org) 1-866-252-7171 They provide small loans to low-income parents who cannot get loans elsewhwere to pay for unexpected expenses that could interfere with their ability to keep a job.

Hope this helps.

God Bless.

Pat McMann

www.FindHelpToPayBills.com

Hi Priscilla,

For legal help:

FINDLEGALHELP.ORG

www.abanet.org

(800) 285-2221

In response to the increasing number of foreclosures in the nation, the ABA is providing links to local, state and national resources.

A legal hotline allows people to talk to a legal aid lawyer by phone to ask about legal questions or problems.

You can look for a pro bono program in your state on this website.

Hope this helps.

God Bless,

Pat McMann

www.FindHelpToPayBills.com

You're more than welcome. My pleasure!

 Go get 'em, girl! There is help out there. 

Pat McMann

www.FindHelpToPayBills.com

Here are some resources that might help you through this tough time:

For financial assistance:

WISH UPON A HERO

 www.wishuponaherofoundation.org

Their philosophy is "Everyone's A Hero", and that every cause is a good cause.

They have programs to assist individuals with the necessities of everyday life.

Applications are available online.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

 www.catholiccharitiesusa.org

(703) 549-1390

They "Give people a leg up when life has knocked them down". Call any Catholic Charities agency or contact a lcoal Catholic Church for the number.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL

www.svdpusa.org

(314) 576-3993

No work of charity is foreign to the Society. Services are provided at the local level to anyone in need.

Contact the nearest Catholic Church in your community and ask if they have a Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference in their parish or know of one in the vicinity.

For help with utilities:

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistane Program)

www.liheap.org

(866) 674-6327

They help with home energy needs, and give priority to households with a young child, disabled person, or frail older individual.

Call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) project @ 1-866-674-6327 from 8am - 6pm EST.

Also, go to www.nationalfuelfunds.org to see if there is a local fuel fund that can help you.

For food:

ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES

www.angelfoodministries.com

(888) 819-3745

They provide families with approximately $65 worth of quality nutritious food, both frozen and fresh items, for $30. They participate in the Food Stamp Program.

For Phone:

 SAFELINE WIRELESS

www.safelinkwireless.com

 (800) 977-3768

SAFELINK WIRELESS® service is U.S. government supported program for Income eligible households provided by TracFone Wireless, Inc. SafeLink Wireless offers qualifying customers FREE cellular service. This service is currently available in Delaware, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

LIFELINE AND LINK-UP

 www.lifeline.gov

(888) 225-5322

Lifeline and Link-Up are programs that help ensure everyone has access to telephone service. These programs provide discounts to income-eligible individuals for both the initial installation costs of telephone service and for monthly telephone bills. Lifeline and Link-Up are programs that help ensure everyone has access to telephone service.

To find out the criteria for your state, go to www.lifelinesupport.org/li/low-income/lifelinesupport/browser/

Hope this helps.

God Bless,

Pat McMann

www.FindHelpToPayBills.com

Here are some resources that help to pay rent:

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

 www.catholiccharitiesusa.org

You can call any Catholic Church and ask for the number to a local Catholic Charities agency.

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES

www.communityactionpartnership.com

(202) 265-7546

Call for information, or

1. Go to www.communityactionpartnership.com

2. Click on "Community Action Network"

3. Click on “Find a Community Action Agency”

4. Contact the local agency.

EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM (ESFP)

 (703) 706-9660

www.efsp.unitedway.org

They help with one month's rent or mortgage payment.

1. Go to www.efsp.unitedway.org and click on "Funded Organizations" for a list of states.

2. Click on your state for a listing of counties.

3. Click on your county to find local funded agencies.

MODEST NEEDS FOUNDATION

 www.modestneeds.org

(212) 463-7042

They offer Rent/Mortgage payment assistance. You can get an application online.

SALVATION ARMY

www.salvationarmyusa.org

(800) 728-7825

They offer emergency financial assistance as available.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL

www.svdpusa.org

(314) 576-3993

Contact the nearest Catholic Church in your community and ask if they have a Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference in their parish or know of one in the vicinity.

Hope this helps.

God Bless,

Pat McMann

www.FindHelpToPayBills.com

Hi Gersham,

Here are some possible resources for grant monies:(don't have to pay them back)

FRIENDS OF MAN

www.friendsofman.org

(303) 798-2342

Someone from an Agency must fill out the application. See web site for information.

MODEST NEEDS

www.modestneeds.org

(212) 463-7042

The grants come with no strings attached and do not ever have to be repaid. Maximum amount is $1,000. You must apply on line.

NET WISH

www.netwish.org

They use the power of the Internet to provide direct and immediate assistance to families and individuals who desperately require a modest helping hand. If a relatively small amount of money (up to $500) can make the world of difference to your life, NetWish is here to help.

THE GRANTED WISH FOUNDATION

www.grantedwish.org

(866) 520-9474

Their purpose is "To provide wish fulfillment to disabled, disadvantaged and deserving individuals and families." You can call the office and a Wish Request form can be mailed to you; you may also download a form on the website.

If you think you might be eligible for disability benefits:

Check out The Disabilty Digest at  http://thedisabilitydigest.com. They have a free newsletter and a lot of great information on qualifying for disability, getting through the approval process, supplementing your income and making sure you're receiveing all the benefits you're entitled to.

Also be sure to check out resources that can help with co-pays and with free & low-cost medicines.

Hope this helps.

God Bless,

pat McMann

www.FindHelpToPayBills.com

Hi Angel78,

Here are some possible resources to help with your dental needs:

DONATED DENTAL

www.nfdh.org

(303) 534-5360

Go to www.nfdh.org, click on "DonatedDentalServices(DDS)". click on State DDS Programs and then click on your state for contact information.

FREE MEDICAL CAMPS

www.freemedicalcamps.com

They provide a listing of free dental clinics in the U.S.

 FRIENDS OF MAN

www.friendsofman.org

They have a Dental Assistance Program that provides dentures and other dental care.

HEALTH CENTERS

http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov

Go to website and type in your address to find health centers near you.

Hope this helps.

God Bless,

Pat McMann

www.FindHelpToPayBills.com

For help for veterans:

AMERICAN VETERANS RELIEF FOUNDATION is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans when they need it most.

Call (800) 215-6782 for information.

Web site is http://avrfoundation.us

email: administrator@avrfoundation.us

They can help with mortgage payments among other things.

They have been known to send a check in a matter of day.

You can download an application and mail or fax it back to them.

Thank you for your service!

God Bless,

Pat McMann

www.findhelptopaybills.com

For Emergency Utility Assistance you can try:

AMERICANS HELPING AMERICANS

(888)AHA-5026

www.helpingamericans.org

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

(703) 549-1390

www.catholiccharitiesusa.org - to find a local office.

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES

(202) 265-7546

www.communityactionpartnership.com - to find a local  agency

MODEST NEEDS FOUNDATION

(212) 463-7042

www.modestneeds.org

email: general.questions@modestneeds.org

You can apply for a grant from them online at their web site.

For help with food:

ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES

 www.angelfoodministries.com

 24 hour Hotline 1-877-FOOD-MINISTRY for answers to common questions, including menu information and hostsite contact information.

You can get enough food to feed a family of 4 for about a week for $30. There are no "qualifications". Anyone can get food from Angel Food Ministries.

For emergency temporary financial assistance contact:

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT de PAUL (Call local Catholic Church for a local Conference)

SALVATION ARMY

God Bless,

Pat McMann

www.findhelptopaybills.com

What a confusing mess!

So sorry you are caught up in all of this.

You might give a call to the MEDICARE RIGHTS CENTER's consumer hotline at 800-333-4114.

They are available between 9 am and 6 pm Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

A Medicare counselor can answer your questions about health insurance choices, Medicare rights and protections, dealing with payment denials or appeals, and complaints about care or treatment.

The criteria for extra assistance with Mediare Part D (prescription coverage) is totally based on income. If you are on Medicaid (some people are on both) you may automatically be eligible.

Hope this helps.

God Bless,

Pat McMann

www.FindHelpToPayBills.com

Here are some resources for you:

For TRANSPORTATION:

Ways to Work

(866) 252-7171

web site: www.waystowork.org

They provide loans to low-income parents who cannot get loans elsewhere.

The purpose of the loan is to help family memhbers pay for unexpected expenses that could interfere with their ability to keep a job or stay in school.

About 95% of all Ways to Work loans are made for the purchse of used vehicles.

For FOOD:

Angel Food Ministries

(888) 819-3745

web site: www.angelfoodministries.com

They provide families with approximately $65 worth of quality nutritious food, both frozen and fresh items, for $30. The sales and distribution are handles by church host sites.

Each $30 "box" of food is enough to feed a family of 4 for about a wee. You can get as many "boxes" as you like. There is no "qualifying". Anybody and everybody qualifies. The food is very good.

Many churches also have "food banks" or "food pantries". Any local church might be able to tell you where they are in your area. There is typically no cost for this help.

For UTILITY BILLS:

 LIHEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program

(866) 674-6327

web site: www.liheap.org

They give priority to households with the presence in the household of a "vulnerable" individual, such as a young child or disabled person.

To apply: call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) project @ 1-866-674-6327 from 8am - 6pm EST.

For FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

Net Wish .org

 (Online)

web site: netwish.org

Net Wish is the brain child of a successful businessman who has set aside a moderate amount of money per month to help those less fortunate.

Net Wish removes the red tape of traditional non-profit organizations and uses the power of the Internet to provide direct and immediate assistance to families and individuals who desperately require a modest helping hand.

"If a relatively small amount of money (up to $500) can make the world of difference to your life, NetWish is here to help."

 Catholic CharitiesUSA

(703) 549-1390

web site: www.catholiccharitiesusa.org

They "give people a leg up when life has knocked them down".

They have a network of more than 1,700 agencies and institutions nationwide. You do not need to be Catholic to get assistance.

You can find a local agency in the phone book, on line, or by calling a local Catholic Church.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

(314) 576-3993

web site: www.svdpusa.org

The list of services of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the United States is endless. No work of charity is foreign to the Society.

Call a local Catholic Church to find the closest Conference to you. They will do everything they can to help you.

If you happen to be a veteran, there may be other resources for you.

Hope this helps.

God Bless,

Pat McMann

www.findhelptopaybills.com

I'm sorry you are feeling so alone. Dealing with a diagnosis of cancer is difficult enough, even with the best of support.

Have you tried calling Cancer Care?

Web site: www.cancercare.org

Phone: (800) 813-4673

They have social workers and case managers who are well trained in financial issues and will work closely with you to get you the help you need. They have been helping people for more than 60 years.

 I hope this helps.

God Bless,

Pat McMann

www.findhelptopaybills.com