Some of what I have so far for Michigan . More to be added. soulight
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Breaking and timely news for Michigan :
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SEARCHING FOR HELP IN MICHIGAN
Go to this page and search the map for help in your area of Michigan. To search for a particular organization or services, use the SEARCH link and enter your search criteria. Selecting a county from the map will link you to the services available in that county
THE SHARE NETWORK DIRECTORY MAP CAN BE FOUND HERE:
http://www.sharenetworkusa.org/sharenetworkmi.org/SHARE_Network_Directory.htm
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For Western and Northeast Michigan
shelter and other assistance links can be found here
http://www.hud.gov/local/mi/homeless/hsghelp.cfm
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SINGLE MOMS
So far , I have mostly information for single moms . However , there is some information on the following page that would be of use to anyone looking for a scholarship or grant for school in Michigan.
soulight777.googlepages.com/grantsandscholarshipsforsinglemoms
SAVE MY PET FREE AND LOW COST HELP FOR PET CARE in Michigan
Dedicated to the MEMORY OF GINGER
soulight777.googlepages.com/savemypet
Help for utilities , rent , and daily living
ENERGY
For ENERGY ASSISTANCE in Michigan , here is the LIHEAP , or LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Additonal help :
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The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is the state agency that regulates Michigan's utility industry. The Commission can issue emergency shut-off protection orders and can help consumers locate other public and private assistance programs. Contact the MPSC at 1-800-292-9555 or visit their website.
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The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund can provide emergency grants to eligible wartime veterans and their families for temporary basic life needs including assistance with energy costs. Contact the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund at 517-335-6523.
- The Salvation Army is a statewide private non-profit agency that provides direct emergency assisance and/or help accessing other utlity, public, and private assistance programs. People facing shut-off due to an emergency situation can contact their local Salvation Army Corps Community Center or Service Extension office for assistance.
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The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) is a private non-profit agency serving 65 Michigan counties. THAW coordinates its utility assistance programs with 91 local community-based agencies to provide emergency utility bill payment assistance. Learn more about THAW at their website or by calling 1-800-866-THAW or 1-800-866-8429.
If you are in immediate need of shelter, please call
the Department of Human Services hotline at 1-800-A-SHELTER (1-800-274-3583)
Fair Housing
Help for Families Facing Mortgage Foreclosure "Save the Dream" campaign toll-free number is
866-946-7432
Section 8 Housing Information
http://www.michigan.gov/eMI/Agency/CDA/agy_CDA_Frame/1,1630,7-148-7590-29801--,00.html?frameURL=http://www.c-c-d.org/od-March02.htm
Community Housing Network, Inc.
570 Kirts Bld. #231
Troy, MI 48084
Troy, MI 48084
(248)928-0111
(866)282-3119
Chuck Bratton: cbratton@chninc.net
http://www.communityhousingnetwork.org
(248)928-0111
(866)282-3119
Chuck Bratton: cbratton@chninc.net
http://www.communityhousingnetwork.org
FOOD
The EBT card has been a God-send for my family .However , there are many other ways to obtain or supplement your food resoures available too.
Here are more places to get food in Michigan :
http://low-cost-and-free-food-sources-in-michigan.app-sl-1.aidpage.com/
Telephone assistance
Lifeline and Link-UP programs ensure everyone has access to telephone service.
These programs provide discounts to income-eligible individuals for both the initial installation costs of telephone service and for monthly telephone bills.
Unfortunately, the majority of people who are eligible for these programs have never heard of them! ( More evidence pointing to the near useless human services in Michigan-sl)
The "low income" qualification is not set as low as you might think (depending on where you live, it can be as high as 135% to 150% of the federal poverty level guidelines), and you may qualify even if you receive social security or other forms of assistance. Those who qualify could receive a discount in local telephone service of around $10 per month, a reduction of up to 50% on local telephone line installation service charges, and have the option to block outgoing long distance service, free of charge (this is not a requirement, but if you allow toll calls to be blocked the usual security deposit may be waived).
You can get more details and see if you qualify by visiting the Universal Service Administrative Company's LifelineSupport.org site, or the Federal Communications Commission's Lifeline and Link-Up site or Get Connected: Afford-A-Phone site. - from http://michigantelephone.mi.org/
LEGAL AID
For free legal aid and links to free help with your taxes , try this site :
http://www.michiganlegalaid.org/
SENIORS
For seniors who need reduced prescription medicine , 3 cities in Michigan have programs that take you to Canada for free to get lower cost medications . If you live Warren Westland or Dearborn Heights, check it out. Also ask your local government (mayor's ) office if your town has a program.
You will find more information on the following page , however , contacting your mayor's office is your best bet for current info.
http://seniorliving.about.com/od/lawpolitics/a/canadadrugtrips.htm
Senior Citizens also have a number of AARP sponsored free Tax-Aide preparation sites available.
To locate the one nearest you visit - AARP Tax Site Locator
Michigan Seniors Social Services Links
Using the navigation links provided on this page, you can search for the following:
Search for an Area Agency on Aging. This search will allow you to search for the area agency on aging serving the county in which you reside. You can link directly to programs and services nearest you or a loved one.
Search by Service Type. This search will allow you to search for a specific service you need from the list provided.
Search for Other Agencies. This search will assist you in locating other agencies within the aging network that seniors may find useful.
Search by Service Definition. This is a comprehensive list services grouped by service types for persons who are not familiar with programs in the aging network.
Courtesy of the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
http://www.michigan.gov/miseniors/0,1607,7-234-45069---,00.html
TAXES
Free help for low income people :
This is a Pdf. document that has all the free tax help sites in Michigan :
http://www.michiganeic.org/MichiganVITA_sitesJan08.pdf
If you are at a certain income amount , you can also get Earned Income Tax Credit in Michigan . This can be a large chunk of money in a refund , so make sure you check it out.
Here is a site telling who can use the EIC deduction :
http://www.michiganeic.org/dictionary
For free tax preparation assistance online :
I-CAN! E-File web-based software will help you do your federal and state of Michigan taxes for FREE in English or Spanish. Taxes are easy to do with I-CAN! E-File and you don't need to be a computer expert. Answer a few questions and I-CAN! E-File will prepare your tax forms for you. I-CAN! E-File is for those whose household income is less than $50,000. Learn more....
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MISC. INFORMATION AND FUN STUFF IN MICHIGAN
Michigan Genealogy on GeneaSearch Free Michigan genealogy lookups, MI genealogy & historical societies, genealogy publications available from MI genealogical societies and individuals, lost female ancestors queries, and related links for MI genealogy research in Michigan.
http://geneasearch.com/states/michigan.htm
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