Imagine you find out that your paycheck from last month was not as much as it should have been. Or that a promised raise did not show up in your pay. These situations are not rare, and they show why it’s vital to know the difference between back pay and…
When winter comes, rising heating bills can be daunting. But there’s hope with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). It’s a program meant to ease the financial stress of keeping your home warm. With an infusion of $15,494,946 in federal reallotment funds for Fiscal Year 2023, LIHEAP’s support…
The sun was just coming up, making the lawn sparkle with dew, when Maria and her son joined the line at the community center. It was the day they gave out free groceries to those in need. Maria felt thankful but also realized the help wasn’t enough for her family’s…
Imagine a world where seniors don’t worry about their next meal. Sadly, 5.5 million older Americans live this worry every day. They struggle with not having enough nutritious food. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers hope. It’s a key program by the USDA that helps people in need, making…
