How Do You Get Temporary Financial Help?
No one ever likes to ask for assistance, but sometimes it becomes necessary to seek temporary financial assistance. As difficult as it is to begin the process, many people feel overwhelmed before they even begin. The process is never easy, but it doesn’t have to be frustrating. Start by gathering up all the information that you will need. Once you begin approaching state and federal agencies for assistance, you will need identification, proof of income, social security cards for all family members, birth certificates, a copy of your bills and a copy of your lease or mortgage. Make a copy of all these materials and keep them together in a packet. Make a list of your most immediate needs. Are you in danger of losing your home? Your power? Don’t have enough food to eat? Let the priority need guide where you head first. If you are looking for housing or utility assistance, start with your church or local ministerial alliance. Most churches have a fund set aside to assist people who have a
