The Pet Fund is a non-profit that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care. Income requirements are applicable.
Website: www.thepetfund.com
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The Center for Medicare Advocacy
This site provides a wealth of information on Medicare, Medicaid topics as well as topics related to benefits and care for the elderly and disabled.
Website: www.medicareadvocacy.org
Reverse Mortgages (for Age 62+)
Reverse mortgages allow older homeowners to stay in their homes and receive additional income from their home’s value. Reverse mortgages can be a good solution but they can also have high costs and other burdens. This site provides consumer information on reverse mortgages from the National Center for Home Equity Conversion, the only independent, non-profit organization specializing only in reverse mortgage education and analysis.
Website: www.reverse.org
NeighborWorks America
NeighborWorks America is a non-profit organization created by Congress to support local organizations in revitalizing communities. This web site offers the public links to other sources of information as well as a way to look up a member organization in your area. Select the “site map” or “NeighborWorks Lookup” from the red menu items on the left.
Website: www.neighborworks.org
National Low Income Housing Coalition
A wonderful source for the latest legislative news and both federal and local housing programs.
Website: www.nlihc.org
College Savings Plans Network
A free site from the National Association of State Treasurers that offers information about state college savings plans under Internal Revenue Code section 529.
Website: www.collegesavings.org
CONDUSEF
Financial info for the Spanish speaking community.
Website: www.gob.mx/condusef
USA.gov
The Federal Government’s official citizen web site offers information and resources on a wide variety of topics and is available in Spanish.
Website: www.usa.gov
National Energy Assistance Referral
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Heating and cooling assistance for low-income households. Those seeking help can call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) project toll-free at 1-866-674-6327 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) or email NEAR at energyassistance@ncat.org. Please include your city, county and state in your email message.
Phone: 1-866-674-6327
LIHEAP Clearinghouse
A website that lists each state’s low-income energy programs including state, utility-funded, and charitable. Click on State Programs and then click on your State to find listings.
Website: liheapch.acf.hhs.gov