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Earn Money - Seek Emergency Assistance

Private and public agencies that provide emergency assistance in cash are uncommon, and those that do usually restrict that largess to those well below the poverty level. However, many will provide other services and items that you would otherwise spend money on, so this charity could free up some dollars to apply to your other most pressing needs.  Among the most common of these are food banks and open dining opportunities, help or waiver of utility costs, and clothing and other household essentials. Your local government often has a person or office that acts as a clearinghouse for social services. Don't forget about churches and social clubs, too, who often have less formal outreach programs, especially for members in distress. You'd be amazed at the not-for-profit groups that are sitting on many thousands of dollars simply because no-one has asked them for some of it.  Asking for charity can take a big chunk out of your pride, but depriving your loved ones of necessit...