The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assists victims of major disasters in the purchasing a home by providing insured loans. These loans may be used to finance the purchase or reconstruction of a one-family home that will be… Continue reading
Center for Food Action in New Jersey Inc. supplies a week’s supply of groceries for clients with a food emergency. You must have a referral from a human services provider, social service agency, clergy or school personnel to schedule an… Continue reading
The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest (generally 4 percent or less), long-term (up to 30 years) loans to help homeowners, renters and non-farm businesses recover from a disaster. Loan proceeds may be used to repair or replace damaged property… Continue reading
Christian Relief Services of Virginia and its affiliates, provide transitional housing and support services for homeless individuals and families in the Fairfax County Virginia area. In addition to direct services, this organization connects the vast resources of America through collaboration… Continue reading
The AmeriCares HomeFront program sponsors an annual, one-day community-based home repair program that assists homeowners and community centers who are physically or financially unable to maintain their homes or facilities. Repairs are made by teams of volunteers at no cost… Continue reading
You don’t get the cash, but you do get it in the form of Food Stamps. The Food Stamp Program was designed to help low-income families buy the food they need to stay healthy and productive. The amount of Food… Continue reading
This publication is free along with three fact sheets, and a list of state and local contacts for additional information. Specific lead questions can be answered by an information specialist at 800-424-LEAD. For more information, contact National Lead Information Center,… Continue reading
Both the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Rural Housing Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture offer loan guarantees to lending agencies around the county. A loan-guarantee assures the lending agency that the government will… Continue reading
There are now programs that will make your mortgage payments for you when you get into financial trouble. For example, Pennsylvania law, 35 P.S.
Volunteers of America Chesapeake is a national, nonprofit, spiritually based organization providing local human service programs and opportunities including daycare, after school programs, foster care, case management, adoption, summer groups, and group homes. Another service is emergency services including food,… Continue reading