This government site will tell you whether your child or children are eligible for medical and dental coverage. The program has been expanded to include many of America’s working families.
Phone: 1-877-KIDS-NOW
Website: www.insurekidsnow.gov
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Angel Food Ministries
Faith-based, non-profit organization provides low cost food
Website: www.angelfoodministries.com
Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
This non-profit coalition offers financial education for children and teens. This site does offer educational products for sale.
Website: www.jumpstart.org
National Endowment for Financial Education
The National Endowment for Financial Education is a non-profit which provides a high school financial education program and many other services free of charge.
Website: www.nefe.org
SHARE
SHARE and other organizations noted below run a community-based food program that offers quality groceries (not surplus or donated food) at a savings of 50 to 60%. They does this by buying in bulk and using volunteers to sort and distribute the food. Share is not based on income, so anyone can participate. Users choose meats and other foods from monthly selections. Share asks that users donate 2 hours of community service in return. Share is available in many, but not all areas. If the program is not in your area, you may organize a group and pick up your boxes by pickup truck load. Buy as many boxes as you want. Prices are about $25.00 per box and up, varying by state. Below is a list of areas and links where Share is available, but these are constantly expanding.
Western Eagle Foundation 1-951-695-7206 for:
California
SHARE
1-800-344-1107 for:
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
South Dakota
SHARE 1-215-223-2220 for:
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New Jersey
Maryland
Metro NYC
SHARE 1-800-21-SHARE for:
Washington DC
Maryland
Virginia
Share 1-757-596-7188 for:
Southeast Virginia
Fare for All – 1-763-450-3880 for:
Minnesota
National Senior Citizen Law Center
This national advocacy group representing the poor, elderly and disabled offers legal resources for seniors, a Pension Help tool and articles regarding nursing home and assisted living issues.
Website: www.nsclc.org
United Way
In 36 states you can dial 211or can use a web form to contact your local United Way charity for a network of local social agencies.
Website: www.unitedway.org
National Association of Attorneys General
Gives you contact information for the Attorney General of your state. Each State’s Attorney General’s office has a consumer protection department. This site also offers Consumer Protection information from the Attorney Generals’ organization.
Website: www.naag.org
National Consumers League
National Consumer League is the nation’s oldest consumer advocacy group. This non-profit provides information about fraud and personal finances.
Website: www.nclnet.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