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0|0|Lori, Mightymom, some links for help inside. I am posting this here in case there are others in your area on this board that may be looking for help as well. |Ranalt|ainebailey@gmail.com|20:09:50|12/12/2011|<center><font size="1" color="#000099" class="f_postedon">Posted on Dec-12-11 at 08:09 PM (Eastern) by 24.247.214.64</font></center><p>Lori,<BR>Here are quite a few links to get you started.<BR>Some of these links you will have to complete some info or click the appropriate link.<BR>I would do the first link below online to see what you're eligible for.<BR>Then, I would contact each and every link and tell your situation and see if they can help you.<BR>IF they say they can't, ask them if they know of an organization that can.<BR>I would really look into some housing help. A...It would get your family back under the same roof<BR>and B...would help immensely with Food Stamp Assistance as well as TANF Assistance.<BR>If you don't have medical insurance for you or your children, apply through the TANF link<BR>as well. <BR>I would also contact any Churches in your area as well.<P><BR>Start here first as it will tell you what programs you will be eligible for:<BR>BENEFITS.GOV<BR><a href="http://www.benefits.gov">http://www.benefits.gov</a>/<P><BR>I know you said you used to get food stamps, but I would reapply saying that you are staying at various friends house and that you are in need of housing, food and medical aid for you and your children.<BR>INDIANA TANF<BR><a href="http://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/4263.html">http://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/4263.html</a><P>INDIANA ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS<BR>This has various programs available in your area.<BR><a href="http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/indiana_assistance_programs.html">http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/indiana_assistance_programs.html</a><P>CATHOLIC CHARITIES INDIANA<BR>I would call here, explain your story and see if they can help you. IF they can't they should know where to send you to find help.<BR>Gary Office<BR>940 Broadway<BR>Gary IN 46402<BR>Phone: 219-886-3549<BR>Fax: 219-886-2428<BR>EMERGENCY SERVICES<BR>Services to help individuals and families overcome an immediate financial crisis.<P>    Food Assistance / Food Pantry - East Chicago Office<BR>    Housing Assistance (Low Income) Rent or mortgage assistance for low-income individuals facing eviction<BR>    Utility assistance for low income individuals facing utility shut-off<P>SALVATION ARMY<BR>www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf<BR>(219) 887-6588<P>4800 Harrison St<BR>Gary, IN 46408<P>St. Vincent De Paul<BR><a href="http://www.svdpusa.org/AssistanceServices.aspx">http://www.svdpusa.org/AssistanceServices.aspx</a><P>INDIANA 2-1-1<BR><a href="http://www.in211.org">http://www.in211.org</a>/<P>and <BR>These places belwo should be able to help you find, food,housing, etc.<BR>Be persistent.<BR><a href="http://www.nwi-ca.com/families/index.html">http://www.nwi-ca.com/families/index.html</a><BR><a href="http://www.nwi-ca.com/families/housing.html">http://www.nwi-ca.com/families/housing.html</a><BR><a href="http://www.referweb.net/nica/Search.aspx">http://www.referweb.net/nica/Search.aspx</a><P>Some good sources for food help.<BR>FEEDING AMERICA<BR><a href="http://feedingamerica.org/need-help.aspx">http://feedingamerica.org/need-help.aspx</a><P>EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAMS<BR><a href="http://www.nutrition.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=11&tax_level=2&tax_subject=394&level3_id=0&level4_id=0&level5_id=0&topic_id=1773&&placement_default=0">http://www.nutrition.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=11&tax_level=2&tax_subject=394&level3_id=0&level4_id=0&level5_id=0&topic_id=1773&&placement_default=0</a><P><BR>FOOD PANTRIES<BR><a href="http://www.foodpantries.org/st/indiana">http://www.foodpantries.org/st/indiana</a><P><BR>HOUSING<P>How to apply for Section 8 housing<BR><a href="http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8">http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8</a><P><P><P>Transitional Housing<BR><a href="http://www.transitionalhousing.org/state/indiana">http://www.transitionalhousing.org/state/indiana</a><P><P><BR>Social Security Disability Appeal form.<BR>Available to do online<BR>https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/iAppeals/ap001.jsp<P><P><BR><font size="2" color="green" face="verdana"><BR><b><BR>Life is like a cup of tea,<BR>It's all in how you make it.<BR>Lisa<BR></b><P><BR>
1|1|bumping this so it stands out|kellysp6637|frugalk76@aol.com|21:45:27|12/12/2011|<center><font size="1" color="#000099" class="f_postedon">Posted on Dec-12-11 at 09:45 PM (Eastern) by 64.12.116.68</font></center><p>Great job Lisa!!!!!!!