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Cochran Firm's Helping Hands Blog

Details: Category: Helping Hands Blog; Published: Tuesday, 10 May 2011 19:00; Hits: 1239

Feeding the Community

The following service may be helpful for individuals in the Tupelo, MS area who are in need of food assistance: As the cost of living continues to fluctuate, many families and individuals are faced with tough challenges. To assist families through these tough times, the FAITH Nettleton Food Pantry provides assistance to those in need. Serving the various communities of Northeast Mississippi, FAITH Nettleton Food Pantry is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing food to families and individuals who, without their assistance, would go hungry. Over the years, the number of families and individuals served through the food bank continues to grow. As the poverty rate in Northeast Mississippi continues to rise, many individuals are in need of help due to a job loss, an accident, a disability or an unforeseen emergency/crisis situation. Although FAITH Nettleton Food Pantry identifies with the Christian faith, they are not affiliated with any particular church and provides assistance to individuals in need regardless of their circumstance, religion and/or background. To receive assistance through the food pantry, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria established by the Mississippi Department of Human Services and complete an application. Applications for assistance can be submitted during the food pantry hours every third Saturday of each month from 8:00am to 10:00am. All interested applicants must be below the USDA poverty level and must also be listed as head of household. To apply, individuals must bring: • Photo Id • Social Security Numbers of everyone living in the household • Proof of combined household income (including food stamps, child support, SSI/SSDI, etc.) • Proof of residency (such as a utility bill) that includes a physical address, no PO BOX For more information about the services of FAITH Nettleton Food Pantry or to receive assistance, call (662) 963-2646.

Nettleton Food Pantry

102 Front Avenue

Nettleton, MS 38858

Tel: (662) 963-2646

If you or a loved one has a disability and are in need of assistance in applying for Social Security Disability benefits, contact The Cochran Firm at 1-800-THE-FIRM (1-800-843-3476). We are available day or night to help you receive the Social Security benefits that you deserve.

Details: Category: Helping Hands Blog; Published: Monday, 09 May 2011 19:00; Hits: 1199

Get Where You Want to Go with Project Mobility

The following service may be helpful for individuals in the Dayton, OH area who are in need of transportation assistance: Do you live in the Dayton, OH area and find it hard to commute from place to place due to a disability? The area's transit authority, RTA, can help! The authority provides accessible transportation to those who have a disability and are unable to travel on a fixed route. Since 1977 RTA has offered Project Mobility, which provides curb-to-curb Paratransit services. If the rider chooses to ride on one of RTA's fixed routes, he or she may ride for free. Those wishing to take advantage of Project Mobility will first need to complete an application. Individuals who would prefer to have an application mailed to them can call (937) 425-8300. After the application is complete, an appointment at the RTA Certification Center should be made. Once an individual has become approved for the service, he or she will receive an RTA Disabled ID Card that includes their picture. The RTA also accepts red, white and blue Medicare cards. Every person who has a RTA Disabled ID Card must complete a Reduced Fare Application. Individuals who wish to comple the application must call (937) 425-8301 to schedule an appointment. For more information about RTA Project Mobility services, please call (937) 425-8300. If you or a loved one has a disability and are in need of assistance in applying for Social Security Disability benefits, contact The Cochran Firm Disability Lawyers at 1-800-THE-FIRM (1-800-843-3476). We are available day or night to help you receive the Social Security benefits that you deserve.

Details: Category: Helping Hands Blog; Published: Thursday, 05 May 2011 19:00; Hits: 1220

Food with a Mission

The following organization may be helpful for individuals in the Hattiesburg, MS area who are in need of food assistance: To provide food for the elderly as well as those who are in need is the goal of The Christian Food Mission (CFM). For over 20 years, The Christian Food Mission has strived to provide assistance to elderly individuals and individuals who are in need throughout Jones County. In its early years, CFM began as a "soup kitchen" and provided free meals at noon to individuals in need. CFM has now grown to include a meal delivery program and a "food bank" program. CFM Meal Delivery Program - Through their meal distribution program, CFM volunteers distribute meals, Monday through Friday, to the elderly and individuals who are physically hindered. In addition to providing meals, volunteers also take the time to visit with each individual. In order to be eligible for the program, individuals must participate in an in-home screening and interview process. The decision for eligibility is determined by reviewing the potential client's health and lack of assistance during the day. CFM Food Bank Program - To provide assistance to households in need, CFM offers a grocery distribution program. Operating much like a food bank, CFM works in cooperation with over 50 churches to provide groceries to those in need. Individuals who are in need of assistance must visit a church to explain his or her need and also provide a letter requesting assistance. Grocery assistance through CFM is generally given for a 5-day period. Individuals in need of assistance beyond a 5-day period must earn additional assistance by working at CFM or another site. Individuals can work for one day each week to earn subsequent 7-day allotments. In addition to providing food for those in need, CFM also distributes Bibles, tracts, booklets and other Christian materials. If you would like to learn more about the programs and/or services of The Christian Food Mission, call (601) 428-0136.

The Christian Food Mission

506 Chantilly Street

Laurel, MS 39440

If you or a loved one has a disability and are in need of assistance in applying for Social Security Disability benefits, contact The Cochran Firm Disability Lawyers at 1-800-THE-FIRM (1-800-843-3476). We are available day or night to help you receive the Social Security benefits that you deserve.

Details: Category: Helping Hands Blog; Published: Wednesday, 04 May 2011 19:00; Hits: 1151

Providing Compassion and Wholeness for the Community

The following organization may be helpful for individuals in the Birmingham, AL area who are in need of assistance: Urban Ministries is an organization that strives to make a positive contribution in the lives of those who are less fortunate. With a mission to serve poor and low-income individuals, Urban Ministries provides several programs that promote compassion and wholeness. The programs that they offer that promote compassion addresses an individual's immediate need while the programs that promote wholeness addresses an individual's long-term needs. These services include a Community Kitchen, the Urban Kids Program, the Beeson Senior Program , the Joe Rush Center, a Prison Ministry, and the WE Community Garden. Although Urban Ministries serves as the inner city mission of the United Methodist Church in Birmingham, all of their programs and services are offered on a completely non-sectarian basis and are open to all those in need including those who with disabilities, Senior Citizens, individuals on fixed-incomes and those who are unemployed .

For more information about Urban Ministries and their programs, call (205) 781-0517.

Urban Ministries

1229 Cotton Ave SW

Birmingham, AL 35211

Tel: (205) 781-0517

If you or a loved one has a disability and are in need of assistance in applying for Social Security disability benefits, contact The Cochran Firm Disability Lawyers at 1-800-THE-FIRM (1-800-843-3476). We are available day or night to help you receive the Social Security benefits that you deserve.

Details: Category: Helping Hands Blog; Published: Tuesday, 03 May 2011 19:00; Hits: 1396

Helping Families Live the American Dream

The following organization may be helpful for individuals in the Memphis, TN area who are in need of housing services: In carrying out their mission to support sustainable homeownership throughout West Tennessee, United Housing, Inc. (UHI) provides various services and programs to families that are under served by the traditional homeownership industry. UHI's services and programs are targeted to families that are low-to-moderate income as well as first time home buyers. As a nonprofit affordable housing agency, UHI works to support the revitalization of Memphis neighborhoods by supporting and promoting homeownership and the preservation through the following programs: Housing Development Ehome America Lending Services Homebuyer Education Bilingual Services First Homes Program Through these programs, UHI provides families and individuals the opportunity to fulfill their vision of the American dream. For more information about their programs and/or services, call (901) 272-1122.

United Housing, Inc

51 N. Cooper Street

Memphis, TN 38104

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