This site, from the National Council on Aging, provides various free benefits checking tools to see what assistance you may be eligible for in housing, medical services, prescriptions, legal services, utilities, taxes and more

This web site, jointly sponsored by the White House and Treasury Department, has the latest press releases and details on the President's Making Home Affordable initiatives.

President Obama has greatly increased the children's health insurance program to include many of America's working class This government site will tell you whether your child or children are eligible for medical and dental coverage.

A source to find legal help for people with low and moderate incomes (and their lawyers).

Click on "LSC Programs" to find free non-criminal legal help in your area for qualifying low-income individuals.

A website that lists each state's low-income energy programs including state, utility-funded, and charitable. Click on State Programs and then click on your State to find listings.

Federal web site for the President's mortgage modification program. This site provides information and lets users determine whether or not they are eligible for current programs.

(Low Income Energy Assistance Program)

Heating and cooling assistance for low-income households. Those seeking help can call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) project toll-free at 1-866-674-6327 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) or email NEAR at energyassistance@ncat.org. Please include your city, county and state in your email message.

A wonderful source for the latest legislative news and both federal and local housing programs.

A clearinghouse of information for people looking to find a shared housing organization in their community or to help get a program started. Shared housing programs include: Match-up programs, to help home providers find a compatible home seeker to pay rent or possibly provide services in exchange for a reduction in rent. Also shared living residences, which involve a number of people living cooperatively as an unrelated family in a large dwelling.

This extremely helpful and easy to navigate site from the National Consumer Law Center is designed for those who already have student loans to find out their rights and options.

The Pet Fund is a non-profit that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care. Income requirements are applicable.

A non-profit initiative of the Institute for College Access and Success, this site offers very helpful free information under "quick facts" and "advice to borrowers," including how to compare different types of loans.

This nonprofit helps homeless or recently rescued animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. UAN strives to serve Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured animals. In certain cases, they can also assist senior citizens and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care.