Low income assistance programs

Berna · Post by **Berna** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:38 pm

To Whom it may concern:
I reside here at this residence with my fiance, and we are currently behind in our APS bill by $251.54 for the month of May and we are not going to have the money to pay for the month of June which is this month and that is $174.70 so that is a total of $430.48. The reason is, I am on disability and receive $1040.00 a month I am able to pay for the rent and medication for both of us and maybe 1 or 2 Dr appointments and also auto insurance on 1 vehicle.
My fiance works part time and only brings in maybe $72.00 every two weeks and we still have to pay for auto insurance on his vehicle, luckily we have food stamps for food but that doesn't always last either. So what I am asking for is how do we get the help we need to pay our bills? Please feel free to e-mail me back ASAP because they were going to shut off utilities today June 14, 2012 but we were able to get an extension until June 28th. I know for a fact we will not have the funds by then either. Like I said I am legally disabled and my fiance only works part-time and we are below the poverty line and we are on public assistance if that helps. We only bring in around $12,500.00 a year and I know for a 2 person household it is around 16,000.00 a year for that line. Please if you could help us it would greatly be appreciated by both.

Mon May 14, 2012 8:57 pm

Roofs are not common to get replaced, or paid for. Try weatherization, and say you need a new roof for safety and energy conservation. Also many states offer low or zero interest loans for things like home repairs, which may include roofs. Of course it is not free as it is a loan, but the rate will be very low. Anyway, find more information on other low income and home repair programs and options.

Alford · Post by **Alford** » Sat May 12, 2012 7:33 am

I am 74 years old and I need to have my roof replaced. I am unable to pay for someone to do it or for the materials. I have tried to keep up with it by patching but needs to be replaced. The back of the house is flat and front of house has small pitch. Please if there is anything you can do let me know. I live in New Smyrna Beach.

Margarita · Post by **Margarita** » Thu May 10, 2012 10:56 am

Hi, I would be interested in finding out if there is any way to get help having my truck fixed. I am 51 ,single and work full time , I also go to school on a pell grant. I am having a hard time making ends meet. I had a great job that I worked at for 15 years and it closed down, I took another job but after 5 years here I am only making a little over 8 dollars an hour. I provide a home for and care for my dad who is 75 and had a stroke. My problem is that my truck broke down and I have no money to repair it. It is a 1990 Ford and the transmission went out. I live in a town that has no public transportation. ( even if they did I couldn't afford it). My
electric bill and mortgage take everything I earn and I don't make enough money to save for having it fixed. My friend loaned me their car but I can't keep it much longer. please if you know of anything in my area that would help, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Sun Apr 05, 2009 2:32 pm

michelledoucette20 wrote:is there one place for low income assistance programs. Maybe some master site or place to turn to. I have family in Michigan and California that need aid and we qualify for low income as we are struggling, like so many other people.

There is not really just one place or master list for all low income assistance programs. The best resource you may find is this site needhelppayingbills.com. I have listed dozens/hundreds of programs and ways to get help.

Sun Apr 05, 2009 12:17 pm

PattyMac wrote:Can someone please list all of the low income assistance programs that people can pply for, such as SSI. I know there are a bunch of low income programs, but one all inclusive list would be great so all of us in need can see them.

Here are several of the main government assistance programs. I will post more later, and you can also go to the main site (link in top left) This should be a good start for you.

LIHEAP - healp with heating and utility bills.
Weatherization - help you save on energy bills
TANF - temporary assistance for needed familes. Former welfare program. Job training, employment, and more
SSI - Social security
Food stamps - assistance for food bills and groceries
Child care assistance - Almost all states have these programs to help with child care bills
Medicaid - Government health insurance

PattyMac · Post by **PattyMac** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:00 pm

Can someone please list all of the low income assistance programs that people can pply for, such as SSI. I know there are a bunch of low income programs, but one all inclusive list would be great so all of us in need can see them.

michelledoucette20 · Post by **michelledoucette20** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:51 pm

is there one place for low income assistance programs. Maybe some master site or place to turn to. I have family in Michigan and California that need aid and we qualify for low income as we are struggling, like so many other people.

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