One in six low-income Americans deals with some level of hunger. As a result, local Food Banks and Pantries are quickly becoming the “new normal” for many no-income as well as low-income Americans. Thanks to the support and assistance of local neighborhood meal programs, food banks, and pantries, these neighborhood organizations provide low-income and homeless […]

According to the Department of Justice and Federal law, it is unlawful for a parent to willfully refuse to pay court-ordered child support. If one is found in violation of child support laws, offenders may face fines and imprisonment.  This article covers the law and exceptions to the rule legally mandating parents to pay their child support, […]

According to a recently updated January 2022 government study, 10.2 million people in 5.2 million American households use federal rental assistance to afford modest housing. Of these, 69% are seniors, children, or people with disabilities. Low Income-Affordable Housing Four in ten low-income people in the United States are homeless or pay over half their income for rent. Most don’t […]

Eviction Legal Aid Clinics If you’re looking for help fighting an eviction, you are not alone. In almost every state, there are organizations working to help people facing eviction. There may also be law school clinics or pro-bono attorneys that offer their services for free or at a substantially reduced fee depending on your financial needs […]

Programs For Families in Financial Trouble Financial Hardship When a family member is incarcerated, it quickly becomes a financial hardship for the family left behind. Not only is there lost income, but the family also now has other costs associated with their loved one’s incarceration, such as travel expenses related to visitation, communication expenses, child […]

Baby Boomers and Homelessness Millions of baby boomers who had hoped to enjoy their retirement as an endless vacation are instead preparing for a new stage of work driven by the need to make ends meet. Consequently, a growing number of older boomers are experiencing financial hardship. And of those, many are either facing homelessness […]