Times Are Tough For Many Of Us

These trying times are playing havoc in the lives of many, causing surmountable stress and in some cases, major distress and circumstances out of ones control. I've been there ... I know.

Many of you may now be experiencing a loss in income and possibly no immediate hope in the near future of finding another job. Inasmuch this may prove an embarrassing situation, once the emotion dissipates somewhat, there are organizations and programs available out there to assist you.

Some families can and want to help each other, some prefer not to get involved, and others may have no one to turn to … You are not alone.

http://www.uaadv.org - for those domestic violence victims who need help, solace and support

http://thefoodprogram.net/foodstamps.htm - food stamps and food resources

http://www.liheapch.acf.hhs.gov/sp.htm - low income heating energy assistance for each state in the nation

http://thefoodprogram.net/unemployment.htm - national unemployment benefits

http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/ - WIC provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.