Lifeline Telephone Service for Free Phones

Get Help Paying for Telephone Service What help is available? The Lifeline program from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) helps low-income individuals and families get discounted landline or cell (wireless) phone service. The program is run by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). Am I eligible? You may qualify for this program if you or your family: Have income at … Read more

Most Popular Government Benefits

Benefits and Financial Assistance from the Government If you’re looking for immediate or emergency help, your state’s human service or social service agency might be able to provide financial assistance or refer you to local community organizations. Search for Financial Assistance from the Government Benefits.gov is a free website that can help you determine which types of … Read more

Federal Student Financial Aid

What help is available? You can find grants and scholarships, student loans, and work-study programs through Federal Student Aid (FSA) to help pay for college or career school. Am I eligible? Eligibility requirements for federal student aid include: Financial need Being a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen Being in good standing on any federal student loans you may have Being in or accepted … Read more

Find Affordable Rental Housing

People with low income, seniors, and people with disabilities may qualify for help from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to get affordable rental housing. HUD doesn’t own rental property. It gives money to states and building owners, who in turn provide low-income housing opportunities. Get Personalized Help with Your Search Find a … Read more

Military Resource Directory

Military Assistance Programs for Service Members and Their Families National Resource Directory for Service Members and Veterans The National Resource Directory connects the military and veterans with local support. Find military assistance resources for: Jobs Health Homelessness Housing Caregiver support Financial Assistance for Service Members and Veterans The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) helps military families and veterans … Read more

Social Security Planning for Your Retirement

Social Security and How It Works What’s Social Security? Social Security is a federal government program that provides a source of income for you or your legal dependents (spouse, children, or parents) if you qualify for benefits. You also need a Social Security number to get a job. Find how to apply to get a Social … Read more

Unemployment and How to Apply for Benefits

What help is available? There is a variety of benefit and assistance programs to help you if you lose your job. CareerOneStop.org is a good place to start to get help with unemployment insurance benefits, job training, and finding a job. Unemployment Insurance Am I eligible? Unemployment insurance programs pay money to workers who become unemployed through … Read more

FEMA – Emergency and Disaster Assistance

FEMA is a disaster assistance program.  FEMA helps with fires, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes and more. FEMA’s mission is to help America to prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from disasters with a vision of “A Nation Prepared.” On April 1, 1979, President Jimmy Carter signed the executive order that created the Federal Emergency Management … Read more

Legal Helpline Has the Answers

24-Hour Free Legal Help Hotline. If you have a pressing legal issue, call 1-800-ATTORNEY today to discuss the facts of your case with a lawyer (calls accepted 24/7). … The law varies from state to state, and those giving legal advice will often have differing opinions, and may not even be licensed to practicelaw.  http://www.1800attorney.com/free-legal-advice/

Partnership for Prescription Assistance

Our mission is to increase awareness of patient assistance programs and boost enrollment of eligible individuals. We offer a single point of access to more than 475 public and private programs, including about 200 programs offered by biopharmaceutical companies. We’ve helped millions of Americans to get prescription drugs for free or at very low cost … Read more