Economic Hardship

Are you suffering from economic hardship and need help catching up with bills? There are Federal, State and local programs available to help you through these tough times. You may have to fill out some forms, but there is government money available for you and your family.

These links will help you on the road to economic recovery:

• Hardest Hit Fund- The housing crisis that began in 2007 led to unprecedented home price declines as well as sustained and higher unemployment in certain parts of the country. Families in these areas have been particularly hard hit by this crisis as they have struggled to make their monthly mortgage payments and grappled with deeply underwater mortgages. The HHF provides $7.6 billion to the 18 hardest hit states, plus the District of Columbia, to develop locally-tailored programs to assist struggling homeowners in their communities. (HHF)
• State Temporary Cash Assistance Funds-  program provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children. TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical. (TCA)
• Supplement Your Income- Work from Home Opportunities- If you are in need of some additional cash to help pay off bills, work from home jobs offer the opportunity to earn some additional income, while working flexible hours from your home. (sponsored listing)
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families- a program is designed to help needy families achieve self-sufficiency. States receive block grants to design and operate programs that accomplish one of the purposes of the TANF program. (TANF)
• American Public Human Services Association- APHSApursues excellence in health and human services by supporting state and local agencies, informing policymakers, and working with partners to drive innovative, integrated, and efficient solutions in policy and practice. (APHSA)
• Get Help to Repair Your Bad Credit- offers good services and features to help fix bad credit.  Keep your poor credit history in the past and start rebuilding your credit today. (sponsored listing)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program- SNAP offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service works with State agencies, nutrition educators, and neighborhood and faith-based organizations to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits. (SNAP)