I need emergency help from my house being set a fire. It's been two months and I still haven't received no real help, just clothing from the community mostly things I can't fit but appreciate it. I have called around, no one have any funds here. Can someone tell me what to do or where I can really receive help?
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I'm so sorry this has happened. I hope some of the numbers/links below will be able to help you.
Salvation Army: (1-888-843-5748) (1-800-728-7825) disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/
Red Cross: www.redcross.org/
Contact your local disaster relief service, such as ARC: thearc.org/
Fema: (1-800-621-3362) www.fema.gov/
Habitat For Humanity:
www.habitat.org/
United Way:
www.211unitedway.org/
Section 8 Housing:
www.needhelppayingbills.com/
Your particular situation - age, working, disabled, on government benefits (food stamps), children - all of these could make a difference in what type of help you will be eligible for.
All assistance help sites will require a lot of forms to be completed and everything will be checked before they provide an answer.
HUD offers different kinds of help, so be sure to contact them to see what is available.
Also, check with your local fire station, as they usually have a list of places to contact for help after a fire.
Check out help on this link:
www.farcnj.org/
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Your local department of social services can help, as well as neighborhood churches. You or a relative can also start a gofundme.
You may be able to receive help from programs, charities, or benefits. There are federal grant programs for example from FEMA.
Various organizations, like the Red Cross, Salvation Army, or United Way. The Red Cross or Salvation Army can help connect you to finding temporary housing. The Red Cross is the fastest acting source of aid in a disaster like a house fire, they will help with food, shelter, and clothing, providing you with a voucher for a many-day stay at a local hotel.
Depending on where you are located, find the contact info for your local weatherization state disaster program. I can help you locate if I know your city and state??
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