How to Show Proof of No Work to Get Financial Help

Help from public and private organizations is often available for people suffering from unemployment. Direct financial assistance ranges from grants to donations, depending on the organization. Indirect financial assistance is also available for those who qualify. Examples include free or subsidized food programs, temporary or government-subsidized housing and medical care at certain health clinics. Virtually all of the programs require proof of unemployment, and possibly other information about assets and debts and the applicant's current living situation.

Instructions

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Get copies of job termination or layoff notices given to you by previous employers. These notices offer proof of unemployment.

2

Print out copies of bank statements showing an end to direct deposits of payroll checks.

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Obtain records for your application for unemployment benefits compensation and the decision by the unemployment commission in your state. Qualification for unemployment benefits is usually ample proof of being out of work. If you haven't applied for unemployment benefits, do so before seeking financial help if you're eligible for the benefits. A charitable organization such as the Salvation Army can offer local contact information for filing for unemployment.