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Buckle Up for LIHEAP: Your Guide to Energy Assistance in Champaign County
As the cool weather approaches, Champaign County residents have a valuable opportunity to get help with their energy bills. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is gearing up to pro...
Limited Access to Healthy Food Puts Strain on Families as Stores Opt Out of Government Program
In the struggle to find stores that accept federal food benefits for low-income families, many children are being forced to forgo essential items like fresh produce and milk. ...
Navigating the Social Security Conundrum: Immigration's Impact on the Retirement Safety Net
In an era defined by demographic shifts and economic uncertainties, the intersection of immigration and Social Security emerges as a critical focal point in the ongoing discourse s...
Tax Relief & Utility Bill Support: Extended Deadlines for Disaster-Affected Americans in 2025
As tax season approaches, millions of Americans are preparing to file their returns, but the IRS provides extended deadlines and financial relief for those living in federa...
Financial Support is Life Support for South Dakota's Volunteer Firefighters
They drop everything when the alarm sounds to rush into danger for the safety of others. The 10,000 volunteer firefighters serving nearly 300 departments across South Dakota are the heartbeat of eme...
FAFSA Changes: What Students and Parents Need to Know
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is getting a major makeover for the 2024-2025 school year. The updates aim to simplify the often complicated financial aid process and make college more accessib...
Social Security Benefits Increase: A Welcome Boost for Recipients
In an effort to assist Social Security recipients in managing their expenses, the Social Security Administration has announced a 3.2% increase in benefit payments for 2024. This adjustment is intended to co...
Unlock Savings on Your Home Energy Bills with These Rebates and Programs
Are you looking to save on your home energy bills and make your home more energy-efficient? The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Home Energy Rebates Programs can help you do just that. With ...
$9 Million in Energy Assistance Available for 25 NC Counties
Tropical Storm Helene left a lasting impact on communities in Western North Carolina, and its effects will be felt for years to come. Disaster Energy Assistance is now available for households in 25 disaster-decl...
