A wonderful source for the latest legislative news and both federal and local housing programs.
Website: www.nlihc.org
Category: Financial Assistance
The Pet Fund
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
RedRover
This nonprofit helps homeless or recently rescued animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. RedRover strives to serve Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured animals. In certain cases, they can also assist senior citizens and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care.
Website: www.uan.org
Financial Stability
This web site, jointly sponsored by the White House and Treasury Department, has the latest press releases and details on the President’s Making Home Affordable initiatives.
Website: www.financialstability.gov
MakingHomeAffordable.gov
Federal web site for the President’s mortgage modification program. This site provides information and lets users determine whether or not they are eligible for current programs.
Website: www.makinghomeaffordable.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
Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project
This extremely helpful and easy to navigate site from the National Consumer Law Center is designed for those who already have student loans to find out their rights and options.
Benefits Check Up
This site, from the National Council on Aging, provides various free benefits checking tools to see what assistance you may be eligible for in housing, medical services, prescriptions, legal services, utilities, taxes and more
Website: www.benefitscheckup.org
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