Joan is in need of a replacement refrigerator for her apartment.
Refrigerators
Nikki needs assistance securing a job.
Job Finding Assistance
Twyla needs assistance with school supplies for her fourth grader.
Free School Supplies
An anonymous caller asked about a replacement air conditioner for his house.
Air Conditioners
Programs that are responsible for maintenance and repair of streets, highways, bicycle paths, bridges, pedestrian overpasses and other public byways.
Street Maintenance
Offers a free 1-day event for dental services for adults that include oral exams, cleanings, and fillings.
Dental Care
Natalynn needs to get clothing for the school year for her three children.
School Clothing
Elliot was working on a construction project and got into a nasty accident with a saw. He needs to go to the ____ to have his finger sewn back on.
Hospitals
Programs, generally supported by donations from the community, that attempt to facilitate enjoyment of the Christmas season by low-income community residents through distribution of food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all of the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family members.
Christmas Baskets
The local agency that is responsible for enforcing all laws and ordinances; preventing crime; investigating criminal activity; apprehending, arresting and detaining suspects; presenting evidence; regulating traffic; investigating traffic accidents and engaging in other activities that protect lives and property and preserve peace in the community.
Municipal Police
Fatima lost her Social Security card and needs to order a replacement card.
Social Security Numbers
Provides counseling to people with financial difficulties and/or a debt problem.
Personal Financial Counseling
John is older and needs assistance with mowing his yard.
General Yard Work
Offers assistance with minor home maintenance and repairs costing $50 or less in supplies for low-income older adults and people with disabilities such as changing light bulbs and switches, installing new locks, covering up air conditioner, shutting down windows, and mowing lawns.
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Offers Lifeline and Link-up services which is a government assisted telephone or wireless cell phone service for low-income individuals and families. Lifeline is a monthly support of $9.25 a month that lowers the cost of wireless cell phone service. Link-Up Support is a one-time financial assistance program that reduces costs associated with initiating wireless cell phone services to an eligible customer.
Cell Phones
Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies for people who need to make major repairs to their homes or upgrade/replace entire systems to eliminate health and safety hazards (such as gas leaks, outdated or hazardous electrical wiring and plumbing) or to improve their security e.g., by installing fences or fixing/replacing broken doors or windows.
Home Rehabilitation Services
Programs that develop plans for the evaluation, treatment and/or care of individuals who, because of age, illness, disability or other difficulties, need assistance in planning and arranging for services.
Case/Care Management
Linda is renting an apartment and is having trouble with her landlord.
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Joy calls in talking about a program she heard about from her friend that would help improve the energy efficiency of her home.
Weatherization Programs
Kay needs to be connected with a program that provides transportation to her doctor appointments.
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Provides temporary emergency shelter for individuals who have experienced domestic violence/abuse, and for their children. Includes counseling and other secondary services related to domestic violence, including referral to appropriate resources.
Domestic Violence Shelters
County or state offices that accept applications and determine eligibility for the Medicaid program.
Medicaid Applications
Taylor is older and is in need of regularly prepared meals which are delivered to her house.
Home Delivered Meals
Alexis needs financial assistance for paying her mortgage payment this month.
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Provides a service that refers individuals with aging-related or disability-related issues to the appropriate available services in the community to ensure that individuals' needs are fully met. Provides assistance in finding help for housing, transportation, in-home care, long-term care, and other health and wellness services including benefits screening. Also assists clients in applying for and being assessed for services such as PASSPORT.
Aging and Disability Resource Centers