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Illinois United Way Foundation Announces More COVID-19 Relief Grants

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress on March 27, 2020. It included more than $2 trillion in aid. The aid was to be disbursed over many months, allowing in...

How to Apply or Recertify for Public Assistance Benefits in DC

If you live in Washington, DC, and need help with food, medical costs, or financial support, you can apply for multiple programs using one simple application. If you could use a little extra help, see what bene...

How To Appeal a Social Security Decision (Simple Guide for 2025–2026)

If Social Security denies your claim or you think your benefit amount is wrong, you can appeal. The Social Security Administration (SSA) handles millions of claims each year, and mistakes or disagreeme...

Trump Administration Tries to Turn Medicaid into Block Grants

It has long been a conservative dream to transform Medicaid into a system where the expenditures for the federal government are capped. As opposed to a traditional safety net program, Republicans have aspired to ch...

Get Ready for Your Temporary Cash Assistance Payment in Florida This July

If your family depends on Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) in Florida, knowing exactly when your July 2025 payment will arrive can help you plan your month. TCA is a vital support program that provide...

$70 Million in Stimulus Grants to Help Chicago

Just last week a $2.2 trillion stimulus package was pushed through Congress and signed by the President, in order to provide relief for workers and businesses during these times of economic recession. Though while that seems ...

Community Grants Awarded for Suicide Prevention Programs in Michigan

Although suicide among young people is thankfully rare, the rate of suicide is likely increasing in 2020. In Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has issued nine grants totaling $650,000 for the pur...

Federal COVID Grants Available but Slow

2020 was a year of many things. Future generations may remember it as the year that the United States of America spent multiple trillions of dollars, and no one really knows where any of this money went, except into the pockets of bil...

SNAP New Rules: Big Changes Coming for 9 States (EBT Eligibility & Restaurant Meals Update)

SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program used by more than 42 million Americans, is facing new rule changes that could impact EBT benefits, restaurant access, and SNAP ...