Top government programs for low-income families
The federal government manages safety net programs, also known as welfare programs, to aid low-income Americans and to protect families from poverty. These programs are essentially government subsidies that help offset the costs of everything from health insurance to food to education, so that families in need can save their resources to help further their own economic growth.
Or, in simpler terms, there are a whole range of federal programs out there to help low-income people so that there basic needs are met. That way they can focus on their own security, growth, health, safety and development. The federal government provides the funding for welfare programs, while states administer them and provide additional funds.
There are savings on health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. There’s access to affordable housing through rental assistance programs. There’s access to low- and no-cost early childhood education through Head Start. There is food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). And fortunately, those aren’t the only government assistance programs out there. From the Supplemental Social Security Program to the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), here’s our guide to the top 10 government programs available to low-income families.
Who qualifies for low-income government programs?
Recipients of these kind of government benefits must prove their income is below a set amount, which is some percentage of the federal poverty level. Most programs also require you to be a United States citizen or an eligible non-citizen. And many programs have state requirements based on family size and details about combined family income.
Through executive order, the Trump administration has called for the introduction of work requirements to receive some of these welfare benefits. President Trump doubled down on this concept, tying them into the 2020 fiscal budget he introduced. For now, the government agencies and departments that administer these programs are developing ways to introduce work requirements into many of these programs.
And don’t forget that welfare programs are not entitlement programs by definition. Entitlement programs, like Social Security and unemployment insurance, determine eligibility based on prior contributions from payroll taxes. Welfare programs, however, are based solely on a family’s income level, and thus level of need.
Now let’s look at each of these government programs in more detail:
Food
1. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP or Food Stamps provides eligible people with a benefits card, used like a debit card, to buy food at designated grocery stores and farmers markets. The SNAP program gives food vouchers to 47.6 million people or 23 million households. They receive $133 a month on average.
In addition to SNAP, there’s a food stamp program for nursing mothers and young children called The Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). WIC provides food or vouchers, education, and referrals to help feed pregnant women and children up to age six. In 2017, 7.7 million people received WIC each month.
For school-aged children, there is the Child Nutrition Program, which provides free or reduced-cost lunches to 30 million children. SNAP, WIC, and the Child Nutrition Program are all administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Healthcare
2. Health Insurance Marketplace
Through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of people have gained access to health coverage through Medicaid and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Before the ACA, most states did not give health coverage to adults without children, no matter how low their incomes were. The ACA also allows children to stay on their parents plan up to 26, which provides access to more young adults who may not have been able to afford coverage on their own.
To make health coverage more affordable, the ACA includes two different subsidies for individuals and families. It also requires that most health plans cover preventive care—like vaccines, birth control, blood pressure tests, cancer screenings, and more—at no additional cost. One essential part of the ACA is that it protects people with pre-existing conditions from being denied health insurance. Before the ACA health insurance companies could deny anyone insurance based on pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or cancer.
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3. Medicaid
Medicaid is the nation’s public health insurance program for low-income individuals and families. It is administered by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The program provides free or low-cost health benefits to adults, kids, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities. The Medicaid program covers 1 in 5 Americans, with a broad array of health services and limits enrollees out-of-pocket costs.
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Medicaid finances nearly a fifth of all personal healthcare spending in the U.S. In 2016, Medicaid covered over 76 million low-income Americans. Children account for 43%, or more than four in ten, of all Medicaid enrollees, and the elderly and people with disabilities account for about one in four enrollees. About half of all U.S. births are paid by Medicare.
The Affordable Care Act increased Medicaid coverage by 28 percent. It raised the income level and allowed single adults to qualify.
4. Child’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
CHIP offers free or low-cost medical and dental care to uninsured kids up to age 19 whose family income is above Medicaid’s limit but below their state’s CHIP limit. In addition to Medicaid, six million children received additional benefits from CHIP. It covers hospital care, medical supplies, and tests. It also provides preventive care, such as eye exams, dental care, and regular check-ups. CHIP is also administered through CMS in the Department of Health and Human Services.
Housing
5. Subsidized Housing, Housing Vouchers, and Public Housing Programs
Housing Assistance helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities get into affordable private or government-owned rental housing. The Housing Choice Voucher Program gives certificates to rent approved units. The subsidy allows recipients to pay no more than 30 percent of their income. It provides 1.2 million units of public housing and local agencies administer it to 2.2 million renters. This is the old Section 8 program. The Public Housing Agency also allows some families to use the voucher to purchase a modest home.
There is also the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), providing energy assistance and weatherization programs. It provides $3.4 billion in block grants to the states.
Financial Assistance
6. Supplemental Security Income Program (SSI)
Supplemental Security Income Program (SSI) provides cash to low-income seniors and adults and kids with disabilities. It helps the aged, blind, and disabled buy food, clothing, and shelter. On average, roughly 8.4 million people receive $536 per month. Of those, 7.3 million are blind or disabled.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
7. Welfare or TANF
Administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), TANF programs provide cash for a limited time to low-income families working toward self-sufficiency. TANF may also offer non-cash benefits such as child care or job training.
In 2017, 2.5 million recipients received income from TANF. Of these, 1.9 million were children. On average, a three-person family received $447 a month. Despite this help, they still live below the poverty line. Families who receive TANF must get a job within two years and can only receive this benefit for five years or less in some states. In addition, if they have another child and do not own more than $2,000 in total assets, they may not be eligible for more income.
8. No-cost internet through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
Eligible households can get high-speed internet at no cost. If you’re eligible, you’ll get $30 per month off of their internet bill, and 20 internet carriers have agreed to provide ACP-eligible households a plan for no more than $30 per month, meaning that the overall cost is $0. You can also get a one-time $100 discount to purchase a computer or tablet. See if you qualify and apply here.
Additional Federal Programs For Low-income Families
9. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Earned Income Tax Credit is a tax credit for families with at least one child. They must make less than $51,567 a year to qualify. In 2012, over 27 million received credits totaling $63 billion. That’s a little more than $2,335 per taxpayer. EITC lifted 6.5 million people out of poverty, half of whom were children.
10. Head Start
Head Start is a free or reduced cost program that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health nutrition, and parent involvement services. This program is offered to low-income children, from birth to 5 years old, and their families. In 2016 the program serviced nearly 1 million children and 1.4 million child care programs. Head Start is also administered by the Department of Health and Human Services.
11. Federal Pell Grant Program
The Department of Education runs the Federal Pell Grant Program to promote postsecondary education (college and trade school) for students from low-income households. Grants are similar to scholarships and don’t need to be repaid. They are designed to go to undergraduate students based on factors such as the cost of attendance at the school and expected family and student contribution. In 2017, there were approximately 4,800 participating postsecondary institutions and grants were awarded for amounts between $592 and $5,920, with the average award totaling $4,050 per recipient.
What about unemployment benefits?
Each state operates its own unemployment benefits program. Depending on your state’s program and requirements, you might be able to qualify for an unemployment insurance program in your state. These programs pay a cash amount if you lose your job through no fault of your own. Some states also provide extended unemployment benefits when there is high unemployment, meaning you can collect on your unemployment insurance for 13 weeks. You can apply for an extension once your regular unemployment benefits run out. Although the details for how to apply and qualify vary by state. And remember, you must report all unemployment benefits you received in a given calendar year as income when you file your taxes for that year.
In addition to unemployment benefits through your state, the federal and state government work together to provide all kinds of unemployment help and job training programs. If you’ve been laid off from a job, there are a number of employment and training programs run by the U.S. Department of Labor. These include retraining programs to apprenticeship programs to vocational skills programs to special programs for farm workers, refugees older Americans still in the workforce, and Native Americans. You can learn about all of these different programs and what you might be able to apply for at the U.S. Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop.org site.
The U.S. Department of Labor also provides self-employment assistance, designed to enable those who are currently unemployed to start their own businesses. In these programs, instead of collecting unemployment insurance benefits, those currently unemployed may instead receive a weekly allowance which they can use towards starting their new business. Self-employment assistance availability and eligibility varies by state, so check with your state’s State Unemployment Insurance Agency for more details.
Don’t forget that if you lose your job for any number of reasons, voluntary or involuntary, you are most likely eligible for COBRA. This allows you to keep the health insurance you had through your previous employer by paying 100% of the monthly premiums yourself. If COBRA is too expensive or you wish to seek other health insurance plan options, don’t forget that a change in employment status may qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). This will enable you to shop and enroll in a Marketplace Obamacare plan outside of the standard Open Enrollment Period. If you want to learn more about whether you qualify for an SEP and want advice on how to best shop for an Obamacare plan, the HealthSherpa Consumer Advocate can help. Plus, many people who have enrolled through HealthSherpa have saved 80% on their monthly premiums. If you need health insurance, give our Consumer Advocates a call at (872) 228-2549.
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Can I get help paying my utility bills?
There are a number of government programs available to help defer the costs of utility bills.
The Lifeline program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) helps low-income individuals and families get discounted landline and cell phone service. Lifeline provides a monthly discount of up to $9.25 on monthly telephone service, broadband Internet access service, or voice-broadband bundled service purchased from participating providers. Subscribers can receive a Lifeline discount on either a wireline or a wireless service, and you can get one Lifeline service per household.
Lifeline is available to eligible low-income consumers in every state, commonwealth, territory, and on Tribal lands. To be eligible, you must have an income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participate in certain federal assistance programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit, or Tribal programs (and live on federally-recognized Tribal lands). You can check online to see what providers offer Lifeline services in your area and see if and what kind of benefits you might qualify for.
The Low-Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP) is available to help defer your home energy utility bill costs. Although the program does not pay for sewage or water bills, it can help subsidize your energy bills and help get those bills down through weatherization improvements to make your home more energy efficient. Requirements for LIHEAP vary by state, and unfortunately only about 20% of households that are qualified for LIHEAP receive benefits. This is because when LIHEAP funds run out of the year, no more benefits can be administered until Congress makes more funds available. So, just because you qualify for LIHEAP does not guarantee that you will receive help due to a limited number of funds available for this kind of assistance. However, a person or family participating in certain other benefit programs (like SNAP, SSI, and TANF) may be automatically eligible. You can contact your local LIHEAP office to see if you qualify and if you’re able to receive benefits for the year.
Watch out for government grant and loan scams
Though there are many excellent government assistance programs out there, there are even more fraudulent scams designed to take advantage of low-income people in need of help. If you are contacted by someone promising a grant or loan through the government to help off-set your costs, this is very likely a scam. If someone contacts you and says you have been awarded a government grant, that you won a drawing for a government grant, or a number of other claims promising you a block of money in the form of a government loan or grant, collect all the information you can from the person and do not give out any information of your own. These kinds of statements are more often tied to scams meant to harm people, and are not actually affiliated with the federal government. You can report a fraud — or find out if you might have been targeted for a fraud — by contacting the Federal Trade Commission online, or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. You can also report grant-related scam attempts to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Fraud Hotline at 1-800-447-8477. Again, do not give your personal information, including your social security number, bank account numbers, birth date, or any other personal details, to anyone contacting you about a grant or loan.
Can I get help for a mental health crisis?
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) can connect you with a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7. If you need help for a mental health crisis or are having suicidal thoughts, please call them.
You can also text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line for 24/7 crisis interventions. Crisis Text Line uses a network of over 1,500 crisis counselor, all of whom have completed 34 hours of training on reflective listening, collaborative problem solving and crisis management.
How to enroll in the programs listed
If you or your family are in need of assistance, visit the organization to find out if you are eligible for each benefit. For questions about the Affordable Care Act, health insurance, or to enroll in a Marketplace healthcare plan, HealthSherpa is available to help. Get health insurance help at (872) 228-2549.
I am a senior with low month s.s. income. I own a home and it is need of a lot of repairs… I need a AV/heating unit, some repairs to the outside of my home due to wind.water damage, some water damages on the inside, also repair my roof.. What programs are
available to receive help?
Hi Judith,
Maybe you should try contacting your county’s social worker administration office where you live. Social workers are the primary resources to assist with finding programs that might help you reduce living costs.
I just happened to stumble on this post and thought I’d leave you a comment.
I’m not sure who to call or talk to about low income housing And food stamps. and I am dealing with prostate cancer …..
You’ll have to talk to your state office. We only do health insurance at HealthSherpa.
call your county’s social service department (look up their number in your phone book under your county’s name i.e. Martin County Dept of Social services or type it into Google with County, State Dept of Social Services)….
then call them and tell the dispatcher that you need to speak with someone in charge of Housing + Food Stamps and that person will tell you what steps to take next…. this shoud put you on the right track and keep calling if you dont get adequate or speedy help on what to do to get applied etc, stay on them
I read an article recently that Habitat For Humanities can sometimes help low income Seniors with home repairs. Depending on where you live, you should do an online search to contact your local office. Good Luck to you, Judith.
Hi Judith…please try your county for elderly home improvement grants. This may depend on if you own your home or what percentage you own. Depends on the county. I needed help with repairs & got it with a county program. Best of luck
you own a home.. the government won’t help you.
Not true. I own a home and receive snap benefits and Medicaid. It’s all about your income and family size.
Im a senior with a very low income ssi. My home needs repairing and help with replacing my a/c it went out last year. Very hot lately. Is there a way I can get help in adding on a small quest room so I can earn money to pay my bills. I’m so worried Im not able to do so much anymore but this would be very helpful. Thank you
I am on snap and the card has been stopped several times and I had to pay with. Cash they would sen me another 1 this has happened many times plus I was In ppublic housing before was not evicted so I’m trying to get back on it but all the places I’ve been denied for it they’re trying to stick me with section 8 don’t you have a choice of what you want to go with .
Section 8 is better than Public Housing you can rent in 52 states including Puerto Rico The Virgin Islands and Hawaii
how can I get permanent housing I am on tanf and my in come is low and medical
I need air conditioning in my home and help with Bills I’m a senior 64 disabled
http://www.liheap.us/
https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
Look for you county or nearby counties 55 or older fixed income housing. You may have to be put on a list & wait but its worth it as they charge rent per your income.
I am a senior on fixed income from social security. I have and Emotional Support pet fwith letter and looking for place to live. At the moment my dog is being fostered so I can stay at my son’s and not be on the street. What help is available to me?
I would suggest completing a screening tool to determine what benefits you may qualify for:
https://www.benefits.gov/benefit-finder
https://www.benefitscheckup.org/about-us/#:~:text=BenefitsCheckUp%20%C2%AE%20is%20a%20free%20service%20of%20the,the%20challenges%20of%20aging%20through%20services%20like%20BenefitsCheckUp%C2%AE.
https://ssabest.benefits.gov/
Also, connect with local community resources:
https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
What year was this published
Published in 2018 and it was updated in 2020
Am 60 years old with a fixed income monthly my electricity has been disconnected I have tried human resources no help available so my lights will off for 115.00 $ I can’t fine emdiate help no lights for Christmas
Why isn’t anyone answering these folks? They are reaching out With some serious questions and who is supposed to be helping them?? Maybe if these were our “Mothers” they just might be taken a bit more seriously….Sad….
Well said Lynn!
i am a 62 year old widow on disability,how can i get help to purchase a small home?
i might be able to help with that, i am also on disability and there was an organization that assisted me in getting my house, if you are yet to get help with that you can reply to this comment.
Hello Anna, could you give me some more info of the program that helped you? My mother in law is on disability and they are needing help getting into a home. Her husband was a truck driver until a couple weeks ago he hurt his back and had major surgery. They’re working on getting his disability.
I happen to come across your comment. I’m interested in learning about the information you have concerning how I can get help with housings.
Please send info for home also low income disability
Hi I’ve been homeless with my fiance and dog since Dec 1, 2020. Thank the Lord he goes to work and pays a crazy amount for a weekly place but I am on disability and have incredible health and mental health issues. I want to get back into a home any help would mean the world. I have been trying everything. Phone calls emails nothing yet.
I’m also on disability and would like information about getting a home. I would appreciate any help you can give. Thank you.
Settle for applying for Housing because a home may take years to pay off.
I have a friend currently applying for disability benefits. He is currently not working and has no plans to work. He can’t withould a job any longer due to pain from an injury that occured a long time ago. He applied for food stamps and was unable to complete all the documents needed in our to receive any benefits being that it was during Mardi Gras and the documentation that was requested could not be obtained. We could not get in touch the the appropriate people to get the documents needed to move forward with the application. Can he re-apply again. I am his friend and he lives in an apartment I have behind my home. I am helping him out with his food situation right now but on the norm he buys and prepares his own meals. It is beginning to be a struggle for me. I have also allowed him to live there in the apt rent free until his disability benefits start coming. Of course he plans to pay back some of the rent that he has been unable to pay me due to no income at the moment. I grew up with this person and I feel i need to help him out during this rough time. He has no family here to help him. How can he get food stamps without having to jump through hoops while waiting for disability benefits so he can at least buy his own food and prepare his own meals as he use to.
Hi Francine, that’s very kind of you and I’m sorry for his situation. He’ll have to file with his state SNAP office – they are the ones who process the application. I recommend he gets in contact with your state unemployment office.
If either of you need health insurance, please give us a call at 855.772.2663. We can help you enroll and let you know if you’re eligible for free health insurance (Medicaid) or subsidies that lower the cost of health insurance.
For other government benefits, you can fill out this benefits finder to see what you might qualify for: https://www.benefits.gov/benefit-finder
HI, I am from Metairie, La. I am a social worker now living in NY. I know for a fact that you can apply for food stamps online in Louisiana, because I had to move back in 2016 to help my daughter out and I was unemployed, went online and applied for food stamps and it helped us out. Now days you can apply for all benefits online and I find it much better than going to the social services offices where they treat you like a second class citizen
Hello, I’m on SSI , SNAP, and recieve Medicaid, I’m also taking care of my 6 year old grandson. I’d really appreciate it if you can help me with resources on housing, my lease is up at the end of the December and I’m afraid we’ll end up homeless. I’ve called several places with no luck. If you know of any assistance I can qualify for please help.. Thank you.
I have Medicaid through access cuz I’m low income but I work as a cashier and I am a high risk of getting virus cuz I’m a severe asthma patient and I am afraid to go to work I don’t want to catch this because they never have gloves or masks for me so my doctor wrote me a note stating that if they can’t take me out for register and put me somewhere else then I shouldn’t be there and my store manager said that they didn’t have anything else that I would have to just not come in and I was wondering if I qualified to get unemployment since I am a high-risk patient for the virus could somebody please get back with me
Hi Stacy! You’ll have to contact your state’s unemployment office to apply.
I was on Family Plan insurance upon a visit to a clinic in December. I just received a bill statement for $812 and had faxed my Medicaid card and was told that they cannot use it because in December I had Family Plan insurance then….now in April I got full coverage for Medicaid.
Where do I go to get help in paying this bill? I was told it’s going to collection bill. Is there a way Medicaid can help in covering this?
Please help?
Medicaid can cover back bills for up to 3 months before you applied for Medicaid. If this bill was from more than 3 months before you applied for Medicaid, then they won’t be able to cover it. You may want to try talking to your Family PLan insurance to see if they’ll cover more of the bill.
I would love to know how a single person can’t get one of the low income houses especially when u work a job that’s giving u less on what there are asking for before taxes.
My. Niece is getting a divorce and needs to back into the workplace She a certified respiratory therapist. She has two children seven and eight. Limited resources needs and desire to work and support her family. Problem is finding child care paid by government while she gets on her feet. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Nancy Coverdale
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An excellent post, thank you!
I was self employed cleaning houses and because of COVID my clients didn’t want me coming back bc some of them had respiratory problems and didn’t want me getting sick and giving it to them. So I filed for unemployment & was denied for regular unemployment then filed for PUA and I have been denied for that saying my separation from employment was not totally due to COVID which is crazy! I even sent letters from my clients stating that they didn’t want me coming back bc of COVID And then I found out that the letters were not even processed with my claim,so then I filed an appeal and that was on June 30;2020 and I haven’t heard a word & cant get a human being on the phone… I need help with housing (2 months behind on rent) ,utilities and with some cash,,,, any information will help. It’s me & my husband and he is on disability.
Sorry to hear that! Sounds very frustrating. We can help you with getting subsidized health insurance, but you’ll have to contact your unemployment office for help with unemployment.
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My name is Michelle eyler I am single I have no job no income I am on disability I get 522 a month I can’t pay some of my bills like car insurance utilities for m u d I have no money close shoes cat food no money or gas for my car I really need help with money can anyone help me I can’t pay back the money I need support for getting money
Live on fixed income, there are my husband, me, and our 12 year old daughter. I am mentally disabled get no food stamps or help with our electric bill which is now about 3700 and I can’t pay, because of covid they havent shut me off and we don’t qualify for assistance from the local agencies. What help can we get? I know what resources are there but they say we don’t qualify due to our income before the lawyer gets his share so it’s 2500 for 3 and I sell eggs we do odd jobs husband is disabled and can’t do physically nothing. My mental is not going outside and Bi polar Depression and mixed schizoaffective disorder help! Anyone Washington skagit county
Sorry to hear that. You can apply to the state agencies listed in this post. Eligibility is typically based on income, so if your income is above the threshold, you won’t qualify.
I’m a 28 y/o student with an 11 y/o I’ve been able to keep up with rent. But now my savings are gone and I’ve been trying to find work after having to leave due to my son being in remote learning. I only get 225 a week,that’s about 900 a month to pay rent and national grid, I get Medicaid and SNAP and I’m soGrateful for that but unfortunately I really can’t make ends meet for the full month, are there Any other programs I could use?
You’ll have to contact your state offices to see if you’re eligible for the programs in this post.
Hello my husband and I are trying to get housing we currently live in Sacramento California and we live in the 10th we have tried numerous times getting housing and they keep turning us down there and we haven’t we know what the real call is where k where two men and nobody likes it so we’re facing an uphill battle and we would like to know what happened this week to feed us off the streets we both have severe health issues and we really need some help anybody can help Pacific rightly appreciated .
Hello my husband and I I’ve been trying to get housing since covid-19 has begun we have been in a tent on the side of the road during the entire time we have severe medical issues he is elderly use a singer I just turned 45 and our health is deteriorating quickly we have tried numerous times to get housing but as soon as they find out that we are gay and a couple baby turns down for other reasons they say we are looking for any help at all to try to help us find out what what to do next we are at we are almost at a dead end and we need some help if anybody can help us we are in Sacramento California please let us know thank you
Sorry to hear that. You’ll have to reach out to your state offices to see if you’re eligible for housing help. You are likely eligible for Medi-Cal and can apply here: https://www.coveredca.com/health/medi-cal/
Yes I am raising my four-year-old grandson I have WIC and food stamps but I need financial assistance I am trying to get on my dis disability and I just need help and I don’t know how to do
We can help you enroll in health insurance at healthsherpa.com, but you’ll have to contact your state office to apply for disability. Best of luck!
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I just wanted to add if you email your state Governor they have to respond. You can copy and paste your question here and send to them and that gets the ball rolling. You also can file a complaint with your local human services department to get a response from someone. They are required to response. Still not getting help? GO TO THE MEDIA that is what they are for, make it public and then your voice will be heard. The power of one!
I am disabled with MS
IM ON FOODSTAMPS
I GET NO SSI SSD NO MONEY I JUST NEED TO GET BUY TILL THIS STIMULUS CHECK COMES THANKS SO MUCH
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I’m poor and homeless please help me financially
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I am using a nickname because of all the Scammers Scamming . I am a single senior woman with no income or anyone to help me no friends , no family , I have no money in the bank , I am disabled and only get $ 780 a month to pay for all my bills since I have fallen behind , now I am unable to pay all my bills . So I have been going w/o a lot of things like car insurance , gas , upkeep , OTC MEDICINES , The collection agency been calling me everyday . I really need HELP with money . Can anyone HELP me , I can’t pay the money back , I am NEEDING support for money . I am working towards being Self – Sufficient and have a better life . Not to be Suffering and or Struggling as much as I am now . To me the WORLD is a mean and BAD place , because of all the Scammers I no longer answer the phone or believe what I am told . Because of the VIRUS , and looking for help , I get 20- 30 calls , messages , email , voicemails a day . And all the places that claim to help people like me, DO NOT help anyone but there self’s by selling my info to Scammer . I desperately need security protection from potential harm now and the future w/o Sacrifice , SERIOUSLY Safety is very important , Physically and mentally .
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I am on disability and have been for over 30 years. The problem is I received a letter saying I was not eligible anymore, my case manager told me to reapply so I did and got put back on 2 months later, but now they are taking monies out of my check for overpayment because I reapplied and did not appeal…well I didn’t know and right now today I am still paying overpayment over 20 years later. Can anyone point me into the right direction to stop my overpayment.?
You’ll have to reach out to your state disability office.
Hello! I am a single mother of four, and i own bare land.. i am very low income i work part time, make 10,000 to 15,000 a year. I recieve food stamps. How can i get help to finance and get a loan to buy a modular home to put on my land?? Someone mentioned habit for humanity might would help build one? How do i apply? Thank you!
Hi my name is Consonia in am on disability sence 2005 i had a mobile home in as time went by i couldn’t keep up on the lot rent every month in they went up on rent every year so i had to sell it because it got so much mold in the trailer in was licking water under the cabinet in it became a big hold under the cabinet in you can see outside so i sold it for 2000$ cash in i got on Section Eight so now im in a 1 bedroom apartment in im on the 3rd floor in ive had 3 back surgery in 3 neck surgerys so now im having trouble claiming all the steps in i just had a back surgery on Nov 1st in im needing somewhere else to move because of climbing the steps in i have to be on a waiting list so as of now i need someone to help me find a place to live that will take my section eight to move asap so if someone could help me email me at consoniamoore55 @gmail.com it would be appreciated.
Hi my name is Consonia in i am needing help finding me an home or an apartment because i live on a 3rd floor apartment in i just had surgery on Nov 1st in climbing all thse steps is nt good so i ask my landlord in they said that i have to be on a waiting list so they said that they dont know how long the waiting list would be im on Section Eight. in i need if anyone know how can i find a place without being on a waiting list so you can email me at consoniamoore55agmail.com or call me at 4708391333 thanks
Hey my name is Shakeem Chaney and I’m fresh out of prison with no where to stay no income and no help support and was wondering is there anything y’all can do to help me
Hey my name is Shakeem Chaney and I’m fresh out of prison with no where to stay no income and no help support and was wondering is there anything y’all can do to help me out loan,jobs,housing anything
You will be in my prayers 🙏 frfr I just came home last August on the 29th from doing 16yrs.so no matter what beautiful you have to keep your head up and just know that every day you breathing you have another chance to do a little bit better than yesterday blessings to you beautiful
Presently I reside in a mannhattann men’s shelter ive been here for a long time im a disabled person I use a wheelchair and have been seriously injured due to motorcycle and car accidents, is it possible for you to help with funds of one months rent and one month’s security deposit that would go to landlord so I can move out the shelter into a place of my own