Unfortunately there are so many in need of help, the process is slow.
You can't say to yourself not to do them because of this. You must do them and allow the process to work. No help is immediate these days.
Although these two below will be immediate or almost immediate for your daughter.
Do these NOW!
Free Lunch Program
http://www.fns.usda.gov/nslp/national-school-lunch-program
Backpack Food Program for Kids
Contact Us: Thea DeRosa, Director of Programs
216.738.2127
tderosa@clevelandfoodbank.org
Alonzo Vance, Chidren’s Program Coordinator
216.738.2136
avance@clevelandfoodbank.org
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Do these next:
FOOD VOUCHERS
http://www.211lorain.org/MatchList.aspx?c;;0;;;0;27268;Basic%20Needs;Food;2066;Food%20Vouchers~
FOOD PANTRIES
http://www.211lorain.org/MatchList.aspx?c;;0;;;0;27268;Basic%20Needs;Food;2066;Food%20Pantries~
St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry
http://www.svdpcle.org/ozanamcenters.html
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OHIO BENEFITS:
Ohio Benefits
http://www.ohiobenefits.org/
The Benefit Bank
http://selfserve.thebenefitbank.org/ums?task=login&nav=home&location=oh
UTILITY ASSISTANCE:
Electric
http://www.211lorain.org/MatchList.aspx?c;;0;;;0;27268;Basic%20Needs;Utilities;2070;Electric%20Service%20Payment%20Assistance~
GAS
http://www.211lorain.org/MatchList.aspx?c;;0;;;0;27268;Basic%20Needs;Utilities;2070;Gas%20Service%20Payment%20Assistance~
WATER
http://www.211lorain.org/MatchList.aspx?c;;0;;;0;27268;Basic%20Needs;Utilities;2070;Water%20Service%20Payment%20Assistance~
MORTAGE ASSISTANCE
http://www.211lorain.org/MatchList.aspx?c;;0;;;0;27268;Basic%20Needs;Housing/Shelter;2067;Mortgage%20Payment%20Assistance~
LIHEAP
http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/Ohio.htm
Then do these:
United Way for your area:
http://www.211lorain.org/
Catholic Charities, find help
http://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/gethelp
Lutheran Services
http://applications.lutheranservices.org/lsapublic/SearchResults_Location.aspx?Type=City
Lorain County help
http://lorain.oh.networkofcare.org/mh/services/subcategory.aspx?tax=BR-900.910-
and
http://www.lcooa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5&Itemid=6
See what Benefits you're eligible for:
http://www.benefits.gov/
OHIO Medicaid
http://medicaid.ohio.gov/FOROHIOANS/GetCoverage/WhoQualifies.aspx
RX HELP
http://www.needymeds.org/indices/pap.htm
http://www.janssenprescriptionassistance.com/?referrer=http://www.access2wellness.com
and finally
Ohio's Worker's Comp website so you can look around
http://www.workerscompensation.com/ohio.php
You can also call any churches or religious institutions in your area for help.
Feel free to email me or post if you need more info or help.
Wishing you and your family a speedy decision in this workman's comp case.
1|1|info links inside|Ranalt|ainebailey@gmail.com|11:06:35|09/20/2013|
Life is like a cup of tea,
It's all in how you make it.
Lisa
Life is like a cup of tea,
It's all in how you make it.
Lisa
2|2|thank you so much for posting this|crenchen|crenchen@aol.com|11:14:45|09/20/2013|
I will check them all out today and see what happens 3|3|The free lunches and backpack program will help out big time. Great programs.|Ranalt|ainebailey@gmail.com|11:19:29|09/20/2013|
Life is like a cup of tea,
It's all in how you make it.
Lisa
4|4|some of these food banks|crenchen|crenchen@aol.com|12:04:23|09/20/2013|
are like in Cleveland which is a 30 minute or so drive for me so I can't go there as I don't have extra money for the gas. A couple of the other places I called and they couldn't help me because you have to wait to get an appointment. My electric is due to be shut off on 10/1. I will try the other ones and see if they can help. 5|5|Do you have a friend that can drive you to the food banks? |teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|13:02:30|09/20/2013|
T 6|6|Perhaps a friend, co-worker, relative or someone can drive you there? Also, call all of the local religious churches/institutions in your area. One is bound to be able to help. and even if they don't they might be able to refer you to one that can.|Ranalt|ainebailey@gmail.com|13:14:16|09/20/2013|
Life is like a cup of tea,
It's all in how you make it.
Lisa
7|1|Also, you might try posting an ad on Freecycle or like group and Craigslist. I have seen people do this in my area and they always get a huge response.|Ranalt|ainebailey@gmail.com|13:15:28|09/20/2013|
Life is like a cup of tea,
It's all in how you make it.
Lisa
8|2|here is what I have found out so far|crenchen|crenchen@aol.com|07:25:35|09/21/2013|
the links you posted for the utilities all go to the same website. When I called I got a recording so I left a message. My neighbor goes to a Catholic Church she set it up with someone that I can go there on Monday morning. My mother-in-law who is on social security and can barely make it month to month signed up for a checking account at one of those banks that give $100 for signing up and doing direct deposit. She spent halve of it on lunch meat, bread, milk, pop, and chips and dropped it off last night. I hated that she did that because I know how hard she struggles month to month but she wanted to help us out because we have helped her out so many times in the past. And because of the generousity of you guys on here I should be able to go grocery shopping in a few days when the paypal shows up in my account. 9|3|Don't forget to sign your daughter up for the free lunches at school and the backpack program. As for the places you call, you often have to call multiple times.It seems this is a must these days with places that can help. Your MIL is a very resourceful woman! Good for her for figuring out a way to help without costing her money.|Ranalt|ainebailey@gmail.com|10:58:44|09/21/2013|
While your current situation stinks, there are many in your boat. Hoping you hear back from the Worker's Comp soon.
Life is like a cup of tea,
It's all in how you make it.
Lisa