Search google for free computers for the disabeled in your state. There are organizations that set up kids with disabilities, with free computers. The catch is someone in your home has to volunteer 10 hours to any place of their choosing. Once this is done you get a verification from them and re contact the people with the pc's and they will deliver it to you. Not a bad deal for free.
I have a new browser lets see if it works better....You can go online and look up government housing in your area. The section 8 program usually has a waiting list, but be patient as its well worth the wait. You can also check on subdised housing, they charge 30% of your total income for rent.
No this country is like it is because our government bailed out wallstreet, the car companies and foreign countries. I believe our government should help our own .There are many children here in America that go to bed hungry or have never worn a pair of shoes. The banks we helped dont want to pay that money back now. Who in the hell are they? Our money bailed them out and now we are broke??? But they can give bonuses to the higher ups. We give money to china and pay for the war. By the way there are NO winners in war, someone child dies either way.
Sorry sometimes it is hard to reply with this old windows 98, it freezes up and closes on it own. But the Dept of Human services covers shut off notices also, I just got my electric bill paid by them. But once its done its a good idea to be put on a budget so that your bills are guaranteeded to stay on .
in response to SingleMommy2308...First go to vocational rehabilitation and see if you qualify for any help through them. I don't know if you do or not. They help with schooling. Go through the Department of Health and Welfare they help with babysitting. The county helps with energy assistance. You should be able to qualify for half of your phone bill, and assistance with electric. You need to get right on the energy assistance as the deadline is the end of March. Cut up the credit cards they are just going to drowned you. Go to local churches , salvation army helps with rent and electric. That should get you started. Good Luck and God Bless
in response to shunta...Salvation army helps with electric. Most counties have money for electricity. You should be able to apply for energy assistance however, the deadline for that is the end of March so hurry. If you call the county they can tell you where to go.
in response to MR change...There are grants for energy. Also check with someone who has already done it and they can guide you as you will need a business plan. You should be able to go online and search for wind and solar company plans. Also check out Green Businesses there may be money there. Your county commisioners may be able to help you as they will have to approve this type of business. Good Luck
in response to katiebaby...I didn't see your full post. This is a situation that can get very bad. You need to know if it is toxic mold or mold that can be taken care of with the correct type of paint. Toxic mold can kill a person. Investigate it further and find out the seriousness of it. I know of two families that had to leave their homes to save their lives. Please let me know the complete story so I can help you more.
in response to Roseb441702...I have done alot of researching on grants and the problem that I have had is that they either want you to purchase a book or you end up being spammed by everyone. Do you have any suggestions that can assist people looking to narrow down their searches so they don't have these problems.
in response to nayzet26...You can reapply but it is risky because of the cut backs. Whether you get it again depends on the number of people applying the need and the economy.
in response to kamigirl...I don't know of any specific grants for you. This is a problem everyone is facing. Check out your field of study on some of the grants if you work in low income areas you get your loan payback reduced. Make sure you inquire about that it could make a big difference in your future.
in response to a68cudas...Check out Habitat for Humanity. There should be a listing in the phone book you will either have a local or state office. You submit your name for help and the type of help needed and they get volunteers to do the work. Businesses in the area donate supplies needed. You need to do it soon because the are deadlines to get on the list for this summers work. Good Luck to you
in response to a68cudas...Check out Habitat for Humanity. There should be a listing in the phone book you will either have a local or state office. You submit your name for help and the type of help needed and they get volunteers to do the work. Businesses in the area donate supplies needed. You need to do it soon because the are deadlines to get on the list for this summers work. Good Luck to you
in response to a68cudas...Contact your local senior center. Some of them have people who donate their time and expenses to seniors. Also if you have a neighborhood society they might be able to refer you to someone who helps. Good luck.
You have my deepest sympathy. I'll give what advice I can. You letter is too wordy, the details are not neessary (please do not be offended) I'm telling you in case you need to write a similiar description to someone else. Keep it simple, exactly what do you need.
Also, I'm not sure you are on the right site (this does not sound like a grant issue, but maybe I'm wrong). As a disabled person myself, it seems that out group falls through the cracks. I have slightly too much to qualify for medicaid, but not enough to pay my bills. The state process can take months, you can die in the process and then get turned down.
Unless someone else more knowledgable on this site has better ideas, I would suggest, appealling to foundations and charities that address your cause. Or perhaps a medical center who takes hardship cases. You could appeal to you insurance for special consideration -especially if i would save them money in the long run.
Good luck, I hope you are not having severe pains, although I suspect you are. Do you have any assets to sell for the surgery? Have you tried a church?
I agree with some of what you said. In MY case I worked all of my life taking care of others who couldnt care for themselves. And now that I am disabeled there seems to be no one who cares. I raised 5 children by myself also, of whom I am very proud of. Life isnt easy with the economy now days. Several of my children have left this state to find jobs. I also am NOT asking for any free money, just someone's old xp computer that is sitting in a closet and not being used. I am due to have spine surgery here in a couple of months and after I heal I plan on going back to college to continue my educatiion...not bad for 57 yrs old. You are blessed and I hope that you stay that way. Karma has a way of showing up when you don't expect it. This country was built on helping others, it takes a village to raise a child, and a good heart to help the disabeled. God Bless.
I'm a 20 year old single mother to an 8 month old daughter I work full time as a CNA at a nursing home, I'm trying to get through college, I need to get some aide so I can pay for school have some help with my bills so I can work a litlte less and study more to get my education. I got credit cards awhile back to just pay my bills I have a phone bill, rent, elec bill, credit card bills, trying to support my child, adn I'm just really in over my head right now are there any grants taht can give me money to live on or money for school?????
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You are pretty much hitting the nail on the head when you stated there are no grants out there for indiviuals looking for help from Uncle Sam; However you can get housing thru the USDA,HUD,Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, now with little to no money down and they will also help you find someone to help you with the closing cost.
You can get Gov. Grants from them if you are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ! It's not hard to get this nonprofit standing from the IRS. if you still want to help the disabled with housing !!! Just got to their website !
First it is needed to be known what type of business it is that you want to start.
The best place to start looking first is on your own state's website since where you are located could be a contributing factor. If the business that you want to start is going to help provide jobs then so much the better. You can also get grants depending upon who you hire. My local supermarket has gotten grant monies simply because they hired people with disabilities.
But the first thing that needs to be known is what type of business it is that you want to start.
I am currently getting back on my feet from forecloser 9 months ago. I have 2 kids 13 and 9 one boy one girl. I am in need of help with my Memphis Light Gas and water bill. It is currently $349.00, but I am trying to get at least half so my lights will not be turned off.
I was just on Grant's Gate, first time, when I try to click the links on the top of the right-hand pane, I get the browser, but just some words about it not being found. Tried it on sevral diferent ones, but the same. Do I have something wrong? I was trying to see grants that had been given out by these organizations. Anybody help?
My business has been in operation for three years now. I run a taxi service. It provides a vital service to many in my community 24 hours a day as well as employing so far 5 other people. I am located in central Iowa and started my business with my own money and am looking for a way to have back up capital as well as expansion and advertising funds.
You have to be a bit more specific as to what type of business it is that you want to start. So far it just seems like your business will help only you and not in some kind of way help the community. Will you be providing jobs? Will you be providing education? Where will this business be located? Why do you need housing for it - can it be run from your home? Is it going to be a for-profit, a non-profit or a combination of both? Do you have a business plan in place? Have you looking into angel investors, etc.....?
It's too hard to say what you may qualify for because not enough is knon about the kind of business you want to start, where are you located, how much financing are you looking for, etc - these are the kind of questions that almost any grantwriter would ask you before they could even begin to attempt to find what kinds of grant programs you would be eligible to apply for.
I am a 56 year old woman who would like to start a home based business through the internet. I need to know how to apply, or what to apply for in the way of financial aid. The business I am starting would be helped by being able to purcase booklets to reach out and advertise what products I am able to offer. There is also the cost of utilities housing etc. Can you advise on what I may qualify for.
in response to Roseb441702...To expand my business is to create a website, advertising, communications techniques and other resources. As for the second part of my question, I mean to buy cheaper cost homes (for instance foreclosures), rehab them and set them up as low income housing and provide assistance to those less fortunate and have lost their homes due to the economy situation. Possibly rent or rent with option to buy.
One of the very first basic things that you should know about grant programs is that you do not automatically get one! You have to apply for them and when your application is submitted it will be reviewed against other applications that have been received. What this means is that you are going to have to make a good 'case" as to why your business should receive the grant. If in some way your business can help your community grow then you should consider looking at your own state's website to see what kind of grant programs they have available for your business to apply for. You say that you want to expand your business but you don't give specifics and the specifics will be needed when you apply because they will want to know a good reason why they should grant you the money.
As to your second question are you saying that you want grant money to buy homes at a "cheapest" cost or are you looking for ways that you can buy property at a cheaper cost - because the two are different.
in response to Roseb441702...I have a small starter company offering customer service support to one company in particular. I want to expand this business and also form another one to buy foreclosed homes at the cheapest rate possible, fix them up and use them as income for low income families trying to get back on their feet. Can you offer a grant website that I can go to for capital on my current company and also start to new one which will be more of a better business to help those less fortunate?
I read what people post and want so much to offer some kind of advice or assistance, but I do not know anything. I have attempted to get grants, both through the government agencies and private entities. I can only assume that I am doing something wrong, or that nobody has any money left to grant.
The daily calls from the bill collectors is bad enough now that I have to unplug the phone to get any rest. Being disabled and on medication, I need to take short naps during the day. The is impossible to do when the phone is ringing off the hook.
Though I am in school still, the student loan companies are denying my requests for deferment. I need to finish school so that I can get a better job than the manual labor that I have done all of my life up til now.
With all this said, can someone please help me in finding someone who may assist me with grants for education, past due bills and debts?
I'm not sure but if you got a grant you have to account for every dollar that was sent to you.If you can show them where it went to they might give you a second chance.Any money from grants has to be accounted for.If you got one for a reason the all money should go to what you applied foror you may be entitled to pay it all back.So, use the grant money for what you're applying for and nothing else.
i was recently in school and i had applied for a federal grant but i had to quit going because economicly i dont have money to go back and fourth i dont have a car so my question is if i loose my grant can re-apply for another one will they give me second chance?
in response to kamigirl...15,000.00Is alot of money when you have none. But in perspective, my sons yearly tuition is 38,000.00 a yr. He works to pay for all of his own school necessitys. I hope when he gets out there will be money out there to help him.
I am a person that does grant research for a living and I have to tell you that just because you can't find the information doesn't mean that it is not out there because it is. How would you explain the number of people who have gotten grants to start their own business.
Another thing that you don't seem to know is that it is not only the government that has grant programs. There are plenty of other previous posts here on aidpage that list many, many different programs relating to grant programs. Just go through a few pages of the past posts and you will see some of these kinds of posts that I am talking about.
Also if you look carefully at the grant programs that our government has to offer you will see that they have grant programs that are open to all to apply for and that includes individuals as well as for-profit businesses.
To anyone looking for a handout from the government for small buisness start up or, help in housing ect. Good luck because there are no such grants. Grants are granted to non-profit orginazations not the average citizins. I have looked and researched differant grants to help me purchase properties for creating affordable housing for disabled individuals. there is no such thing because im not a non-profit orginazation. So most of you are waisting your time here, and any other sites you go on for free or possibly pay for. I will beleave this to be true untill i see this fact to be proven fictional.
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