Jon McNamara — Founder and Publisher of NeedHelpPayingBills.com
Jon McNamara is the founder, publisher, and primary editor of NeedHelpPayingBills.com. He launched the website in 2008 to help struggling individuals and families locate financial assistance programs, charitable resources, and other types of basic needs, including free items, across the United States. The site focuses on providing accurate, location-specific information as well as details on national programs for people facing financial hardship.
Jon oversees the editorial direction of NeedHelpPayingBills.com and reviews all published content before it is published to the site. He is also the lead author for much of the site’s original material, including articles covering rent assistance, utility help, food programs, medical resources, and financial stability topics.
Jon McNamara’s professional background, work history, and affiliations can be viewed on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joncmcnamara/.
Professional Background and Experience
In addition to writing and editorial oversight, Jon and members of the NeedHelpPayingBills team research and evaluate assistance programs nationwide. This work includes reviewing official program documentation, verifying agency contact information including addresses and phone numbers, and communicating directly with nonprofits and community-based providers to better understand how programs operate and who they serve.
Jon’s work and research have been cited by a wide range of organizations and institutions, including government agencies, academic institutions, public service offices, and major online communities. References to the site can be found across domains such as Ca.gov, Columbia.edu, Virginia.gov, Healthline.com, and numerous public agency and community resources.
Jon has professional experience in consumer finance and financial education and is also associated with Personal Finance Network, Inc., an international financial services firm that began operations in 2002. When publishing content related to medical assistance, prescription programs, or health-related services, Jon incorporates information from qualified professionals and official nonprofit sources to ensure accuracy.
Community Involvement and Related Initiatives
Beyond NeedHelpPayingBills.com, Jon has been involved in mentoring, volunteering, and financial education initiatives. He has volunteered with SCORE to help individuals and families start small businesses and improve long-term financial stability. He also founded and operates womenandminoritybusiness.org, (website: https://www.womenandminoritybusiness.org/) a directory created to support women-owned, minority-owned, veteran and disadvantaged small businesses.
He has also created and contributed to financial literacy initiatives focused on improving budgeting skills, money management, and long-term financial self-sufficiency for both adults and students, with the website here: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/Financialliteracyhelp/. These efforts reflect a broader focus on financial literacy, self-sufficiency, and access to reliable information for underserved communities.
Organizations and Information Sources
NeedHelpPayingBills.com regularly references programs and information provided by nonprofit organizations, community networks, and public agencies. Jon and his team rely on official materials, public documentation, and direct communications when available.
 Commonly referenced sources include national and local nonprofit organizations, free and charitable clinic networks, credit counseling agencies, and referral services operated by local community and government partners. These organizations operate independently and manage their own services, eligibility criteria, and funding.
Information from these sources is reviewed and incorporated as part of the site’s broader research and verification process.
Editorial Oversight and Contact
All articles published on NeedHelpPayingBills.com are reviewed for accuracy, clarity, and relevance. While contributors assist with research and drafting, Jon personally reviews content prior to publication to ensure it meets editorial and quality standards.
More information about the site’s methodology, sourcing, and transparency is available in the credibility section:
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/why_you_can_trust_needhelppayingbills_com.html.
Jon McNamara can be contacted directly at:
[email protected].
General inquiries related to the website can be sent to:
[email protected].
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