Perhaps you thought about bankruptcy or tapping your friends and family for help when you were beset with financial obligations beyond your reach. Maybe it was because you lost your job or had an illness that resulted in bills that were sky-high. Few people realize that there are organizations that can help you in your time of financial need. And if one organization cannot help you, maybe it can steer you to one that can.
American Red Cross
If you need help with your electric or heating bills, a local branch office of American Red Cross is a place where you can turn. In addition to helping out with those bills, if you qualify, the Red Cross in your community provides families disaster relief, safety and health classes, and many other services. The money used by the Red Cross for help in paying bills comes from the United Way in your community.
American Red Cross National Headquarters
2025 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
redcross.org/
Salvation Army
The Family Emergency Services division of the Salvation Army also provides help with utility bills, as well as providing for basic human needs. You can contact to local office of Salvation Army and it will tell you how to go about receiving help. In essence, The Salvation Army assists individuals who have no other place to turn. Of particular importance is the counseling you will receive if you are about to be evicted from your home.
The Salvation Army National Headquarters
615 Slaters Lane
P.O. Box 269
Alexandria, VA 22313
salvationarmyusa.org/
Feeding America
Feeding America operates a network of more than 200 food banks around the country, and it distributes food and groceries to almost 10 percent of Americans every year. Among those being served by Feeding America are 3 million senior citizens and 9 million children.
National Office:
Feeding America
35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60601
feedingamerica.org/
Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS)
When you are deep in debt and and are contemplating bankruptcy, consider calling on CCCS , a nonprofit organization that can help those people with serious money problems. Each of its offices is a member of the Better Business Bureau as well as the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. The organization has helped more than 1 million people reduce stress by helping them pay back what they owe and ultimately, regain their financial footing.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services
1300 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139
888-656-2227
cccsstl.org/
1-800-Charity Cars
This is the largest of its kind in the country and it provides cars to families that are down on their luck but willing to become self-sufficient. Each car is repaired so that it is safe to drive, and the organization also gives monetary assistance, if needed.
Charity Cars Inc.
750 Miami Springs Drive
Longwood, Florida 32779
800-242-7489
800charitycars.org/
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