FREE AND LOW COST RESOURCES FOR LIVING
for single moms and their families in Kalamazoo County Michigan.
Following you will find links to pages published by the same author of the Kamammas pages :
9/22/2007- Here is a place where you can search for locations to go to for free flu shots. It is important to get one especially if you or you child has a chronic disease(such as diabetes or asthma, but everyone can get one.)
FIND A FLU SHOT
PROM CLOTHES!
HELP YOUR TEEN HAVE A GREAT DAY !
Being a single parent is especially hard at prom time. There are so many things to pay for ,and you just want your son or daughter to have a good time and not worry about how much anything costs. Here is a start. They have prom clothing sources for young women and young men in most areas.
REDUX PROM ATTIRE
LIVING ON A VERY LOW INCOME
Living on a very low income is a way of life for many of us. Knowing how to do this takes some creativity !
Here are simple and creative ideas to try :
HOW TO LIVE ON VERY LITTLE MONEY
THE PLASTIC BAG PAGE
THE VINEGAR PAGE
THE BAKING SODA PAGE
THE DUCT TAPE PAGE
CARS
Getting your car fixed , very low cost cars , free cars
ASSISTANCE GETTING A CAR.
Free life insurance !
Thank you my friend , Elaine of TSA for the heads up on this one !
FREE LIFE INSURANCE
HOMELESS and need help ?
here is a great place to start
This is a great resource . You will findnetworking and SO MUCH more that will help you . There are many people in the same boat who have researched and networked to other homeless people.
THE WORKING HOMELESS NETWORK PAGES.
For your elderly parents ; this page has tons of information. SENIORS their family and caregivers .
Single moms also have to consider their parents at some point in their lives. Here is a page that discusses what to do for your aging relatives.
Finances , losing a spouse , travel , medical concerns , getting home helpers , medicare and medicaid , disabilities , adult children moving back home , senior discounts , taking care of your grandchildren , how to spot someone who may try to scam seniors , publications for seniors.
Also information for caregivers , respite care , day care , nursing homes , retirement homes , in-home options , long distance care giving
ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS
RESEARCH FOR HEALTH AND DISABILITY
Research links for finding information about your health
RESEARCH FOR HEALTH AND DISABILITY CHALLENGES
SOCIAL SECURITY RIGHTS AND DISABLED RIGHTS
Are you stuggling for your disablitiy to come through in Michigan ? It can be over a 2 year wait or more .
Don't let them win ! Keep fighting for your rights !
WINNING THE SOCIAL SECURITY GAME AND MORE INFORMATION ON BEING DISABLED
WORK AT HOME -NO SCAMS
So many of us are looking for a way to
MAKE MONEY WHILE STAYING AT HOME.
Some of us are disabled, or stay at home moms .
REAL WORK AT HOME IDEAS.
More work at home help for those of us from Kalamazoo county :
"The Kalamazoo Chapter of SCORE offers free counseling, workshops, and other resources to entrepreneurs and small business owners. If you are looking for assistance with the preparation of a business plan, accounting and taxes, marketing, and loan applications, SCORE can help." Here is a link to their site so that you can find out more of what they have to offer :
SCORE Kalamazoo Chapter 433
346 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Tel: 269.381.5382 Fax: 269.384.0096
Scammers and Fraud
are all around us. Don't let them get you ! If you are a scammer , we are watching you and you will be reported
HOW TO SPOT INTERNETSCAMS
REMEMBER OUR MILITARY HEROS and their needs
Let's remember our troups and treat them well when they are hurting from fighting in the name of our country . Also includes free and low cost assistance for those in the military and for our veterans. Thank you for your service !
HELP
"pro bono" (FREE) financial planning assistance Based on Income
Many individuals may qualify for pro bono assistance. One way to determine if you qualify is by looking at total annual income for your household. The chart below lists the most income you can have based on the size of your family to still qualify for pro bono assistance.
FREE FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE.
PAYING FOR TRANSPLANTS AND CARE RELATING TO CATASTROPHIC ILLNESSES These two situations are very expensive . Here are some waysto take care of some of the financial burdens .
PAYING FOR FINANCES RELATED TO TRANSPLANTS AND CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS
This is a site by the government for promoting the health of women in the United States.
It has tons of stuff that is of interest . Right now you can get a free calendar for 2008 (to be shipped in 2007 , Winter)
What is the National Women's Health Information Center?
The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) is the most reliable and current information resource on women’s health today. We offer FREE women’s health information on more than 800 topics through our call center and web site.
By phone *(in English and Spanish) or via our web site you can find:
- original health information on special topics like pregnancy, breastfeeding, body image, HIV/AIDS, girls health, heart health, menopause and hormone therapy, mental health, quitting smoking, and violence against women
- original health information and resources for special populations: minority women, women with disabilities, girls, men, and Spanish speakers
- thousands of health publications
- statistics on women’s health
- daily news on women’s health
- a calendar of women’s health events
and MORE!
*800-994-9662 or 888-220-5446 (TDD)
Monday through Friday (9:00 am to 6:00 pm, eastern time)
They recommend you start your search for health topics for women here:
NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER
UNITED WAY
Call them to find out what resources they can offer you. They also tell about other resources if they cant help.
United Way is a kind of clearing house that leads to other organizations. The Greater Kalamazoo United Way is one of the top 100 United Ways in the nation.
GREATER KALAMAZOO UNITED WAY SITE MAP
MODEST NEEDS
is a nonprofit , grant giving organization . They supply small grants to people in temporary situations that just need a boost to move on in life.
Modest Needs exists " To prevent otherwise financially self-sufficient individuals and families from entering the cycle of poverty.To restore the financial self-sufficiency of individuals who are willing to work but are temporarily unable to do so To empower permanently disadvantaged individuals who have a temporary, unexpected financial set-back. "
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Self-Sufficiency Grants
- Back-to-Work Grants
- Independent Living Grants
MODEST NEEDS
CHILD CUSTODY AND DIVORCE RESOURCES FOR MICHIGAN
is a link page to all kinds of information that will help with child custody and divorce issues . Things like Michigan laws , parental rights , joint custody , visitation , grandparents rights and more can be linked to from here
CHILD CUSTODY AND DIVORCE RESOURCES FOR MICHIGAN
CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES IN KALAMAZOO COUNTY
provide help for single and pregnant moms through the
Kalamazoo Caring Network
Caring Network offers help and hope for pregnant and parenting women and their babies in the greater Kalamazoo area. Here is what they offer :
- Case Management and Professional Counseling
- Caring Network Apartments
- Pregnancy and Parenting Classes and Support Groups
- Classes and small groups are offered to women and their partners to help prepare them to meet the challenges of parenting and to build friendships with other parents.
- Postpartum Depression Support Services
- Adoption Services
- For women who aren't sure if parenting is the best choice, adoption options can be discussed with an adoption counselor.
- Post Adoption Services
- Services for birth parents and adoptive children. Call 269-381-9800 for more information.
- Maternity and Baby Needs
- Resources are available for Caring Network clients, including maternity clothes, baby clothes, blankets, furniture and toys.
- The Warm Line24 hour, 7 day a week telephone line offers emotional support and practical assistance by trained volunteers. Call (269) 381-1234 any time for help!
- Read Me A Story" Family Literacy Program that encourages reading to your children.
CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES
"The Kalamazoo Deacons Conference
is a Christian ministry that is "Sharing Christ's love with people in need" in the southwest Michigan community. I have gone there myself , with my daughter when we were in need ,and they are very loving and non-judgemental . The director , Terry Thomas , is a wonderful person and sister in Christ.
Some of the services provided are:
- Clothing and personal care items
- Household items
- Furniture/appliances
- Financial assistance
- Counseling - Every guest meets with a counselor who listens and is ?Christ for the moment?
- Emergency food pantry - Sponsored by Galilee Baptist Church; Monday and Thursday, 9 ? 11 a.m.)
- Employment Readiness - Department of Human Services Work First Program, Goodwill (MPRI), K-Pep) ? preparing the jobless for meaningful work through work experience and exposure to a life of faith
- Approved site for individuals to fulfill community service obligations
- Connecting with congregations - Partnering with supporting churches in home mission ministry.
- Community outreach - we support the dreams and vision of residents in our low - income urban neighborhood.
All items donated to the Deacons Conference are given to guests without cost. We also share limited financial resources with people facing housing and utility emergencies, and, in fact, consider a variety of financial requests.
KDC provides services to individuals regardless of race, gender, religious affiliation or economic status. We do not require religious participation to receive assistance"-
Please note the above IS A DIRECT QUOTE FROM THE DEACONS CONFERENCE PAGE. TO LEARN MORE GO HERE :.
KALAMAZOO DEACONS CONFERENCE
