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In Pain, Out of Work and Can't Pay the Bills
A Resource Directory for People With CRPS
Service and Faith-Based Organizations
American Red Cross
American Red Cross chapters provide services that help targeted
groups within the community be safer, healthier, and more
self-reliant. Some programs include:
- transportation to medical
appointments and other essential trips
- food pantry and hot
lunch programs
- homeless shelters and transitional housing
services
- food and rental assistance
Contact your local American Red Cross chapter to find
out the community services they offer. If they do not offer
the services you need, they may be able to refer you to other
local agencies that provide the service.
American Red Cross Homeless Shelters
In addition to a clean bed and a hot meal, some shelters offer
life skill development assistance including budget development,
parenting classes, counseling, and support groups. Transitional
housing programs allow for more in-depth assistance, for periods
of up to a year.
Contact:
American Red Cross National Headquarters
2025 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: 202.303.4498
Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
This network of 207 community-gased, autonomous member
organizations serves people with workplace disadvantages and
disabilities. Goodwill provides on-the-job training and employment
services. Many groups will loan Durable Medical Equipment,
such as wheel chairs, walkers and canes, for free.
Contact: Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
15810 Indianola
Drive
Rockwill, MD 20855
Tel: 301.530.6500
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
AARP volunteers educate older persons with limited incomes
and resources about federal, state, local and private benefits
programs and services. They help assure that the older people
in their communities have access to the basics-food, shelter,
and good health care. Between 1998 and 2000, the program helped
nearly 9,000 low-income older persons receive the benefits
they needed to strengthen their financial security. To see
if there is an AARP chapter in your town, use the online chapter
locator.
Contact: AARP Community Networks
601 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20049
Toll free:
888.687.2277
E-mail: chapters@aarp.org
Faith-Based Organizations
Catholic Charities USA
Catholic Charities USA is the nation's largest private human
service network. Its agencies and institutions nationwide
provide vital social services to people in need, regardless
of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Your
local chapter can provide services such as rent and mortgage
assistance, food, and other services.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization
that leads men and women to grow spritually by offering person-to-person
service to those who are needy and suffering. Sevices include
food programs, emergency financial assitance, rent/mortgage
assistance, help with low-cost housing, help with low-cost
or free prescription drugs.
Lutheran Services in America
LSA is an alliance of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America,
the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and their related social
ministry organizations. The organization's 300 health and
human service organizations provide care in 3,000 communities throughout the country. Introduction
Assistive Devices
Caregiver Resources
Clinical Trials
Disability Resources
Government Assistance
Programs
Health Services/Insurance
Independent Living
Centers
Legal Aid
Living Expenses
Patient Assistance
Programs
Service, Faith-based,
and Private Organizations
Transportation
Veterans
Workers Compensation
Appendices:
Federal
Poverty Guidelines
Finding Free Clinics
Updated
September 25, 2008
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