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Help for people about to be evicted: www.teamcaa.org/housing.htm
In 1946, Congress passed a law that gave hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities grants and loans for construction and modernization. In return, they agreed to provide a reasonable volume of services to persons unable to pay and to make their services available to all persons residing in the facility’s area. The program stopped providing funds in 1997, but about 200 health care facilities nationwide are still obligated to provide free or reduced-cost care: www.hrsa.gov/gethealthcare/affordable/hillburton
A non-profit organization called Homes of Hope have houses for rent and ownership to those on low income. If you google the words: "West Greenville welcomes affordable apartments to the neighborhood" you may be able to find the news article I read this at. I tried putting the link here but when you click on it it takes you to the Greenville News website and you have to be a paid subscriber to read it on their website but you can get to it through the google search. www.homesofhope.org And here is the Homes Of Hope website, low cost home repairs can also be found on that website.
http://soteriacdc.org/affordhousing.php <<< Soteria Community Development Corporation has entered into a partnership with the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority to offer affordable rental housing to low-to-moderate income families within the Greenville communities and neighborhoods.
http://allentemplecedc.org/ <<< the organization's efforts on developing affordable housing in the
Greenville community Allen Temple CEDC rehabilitates and revitalizes
neighborhoods in the West End and Sterling Communities in order to
provide affordable homeownership opportunities to low income families.
Free HUD foreclosure counseling: www.995hope.org/
The Urban League offers a housing counseling program that enables participants to make informed decision regarding their housing needs and goals. The program also offers a one-time (per year) rental or mortgage assistance for those in need. www.urbanleagueoftheupstate.org/
www.schousingsearch.com/ <<< The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SCHousing.com) and our Affordable Housing Partners are pleased to provide this innovative way of listing and searching for available housing.
www.united-ministries.org/index.html <<< United Ministries' Place of Hope program offers intense case management to help participants obtain long term housing.
www.greenvillecounty.org/disclaimer/Help_In_Housing_Disclaimer.asp?DirURL=http://www.greenvillecounty.org/Human_Relations/HousingSearch/RentalSearch.asp <<< affordable housing search in Greenville County.
www.upstatehomeless.com/pages/programs.html <<< UHC strives to end homelessness through programming and building safe affordable housing.
For HIV positive people if you google
the words: "Housing HIV positive people" you can find a number of web
sites to help you out.
Genesis Homes is an Affordable Housing Corporation which functions as a non-profit organization for the purpose of revitalizing low-to-moderate income neighborhoods in the South Carolina Upstate. Genesis Homes revitalizes low-to-moderate income neighborhoods through the development of affordable housing including homeowner and rental units. http://genesishomessc.org/home/index.asp
Project care provides transitional and permanent housing for men and women living with HIV/AIDS. (864) 467-0102
www.nahhh.org/ National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses is a non-profit corporation serving facilities that provide lodging and other supportive services to patients and their families when confronted with medical emergencies. Each facility assures that a homelike environment is provided to persons who must travel to be with a patient or to receive necessary outpatient care
There is a weatherization program for your home: go to www.usa.gov and use the search term "weatherization" to find a program near you.
www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1880 <<< South Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program
Rebuilding Together is the nation's leading nonprofit, working to preserve affordable home ownership. Their network of 200 affiliates provide free rehabilitation and critical repairs to the homes of low income Americans: www.rebuildingtogether.org/section/contact
www.gcra-sc.org/programs/featured-programs/emergency-home-repair.html GCRA’s Emergency Home Repair Grant Program offers financial assistance up to $5,000 for seniors (age 62+) and disabled residents in desperate situations. The money for repairs necessary to meet code regulations is provided by grant funding and is not required to be repaid
If you are on Medicaid and handicapped and in need of someone to help with house cleaning, contact your local Medicaid office and they can have someone come in and clean.
If
you are a widow, this organization, Widows Watchman Ministries offers
house cleaning services, lawn care, repairing leaking sinks and
commodes, painting to those living in the following SC counties; portions of Abbeville County, Anderson County, Greenwood County, Greenville County and Laurens County:
http://widowswatchmanministries.homestead.com/services.html
CLEANING FOR A REASON 877-337-3348
www.cleaningforareason.org This
non profit offers free professional house cleaning services to improve
the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer. Provides once a
month cleaning for four months. Currently available in approximately 40
states and Canada.
http://dhgh.org/site/
<<< Diligent Hands Gracious Heart is a nondenominational
Christian ministry providing free home/lawn maintenance to
elderly/handicapped citizens in the Greenville area.
Bailey Manor is a non-profit organization that offers seniors assisted living and independent living in Clinton, South Carolina: www.baileymanor.org/
Community Long Term Care (CLTC) offers programs to help individuals who want to live at home, need assistance with their care, and are financially eligible for Medicaid: www.dhhs.state.sc.us/dhhsnew/insidedhhs/bureaus/BureauofLongTermCareServices/CLTCOverview.asp
www.assistedlivingfacilities.org This site is very helpful. It shows the licensed assisted living communities in each town and has a bunch of other info.
In some states any senior that goes in a nursing home the state will take their home after they die even if they have a will.
www.joeshouse.org
<<< Joe's House is a nonprofit organization providing a
nation-wide online service that helps cancer patients and their families
find lodging near treatment centers.
Housing Information for the disabled: http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=KmYbR&m=I.Hp94HzwZKS8f&b=oty3ZppZb0sfgO6oQ1lIJg
Senior Living Source - http://www.seniorlivingsource.org/alzheimers-care/, and it is one of the largest directories of elder care options in the United States and Canada.
PRESCRIPTIONS, CO-PAY ASSISTANCE AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES HELP:
Residents of South Carolina in need are eligible for a prescription discount drug card: www.southcarolinadrugcard.com/index.php
Greenville County, SC residents can get a free discount prescription drug card from this website: www.greenvillecounty.org/Human_Resources/ if you live outside this area check with your local government website to see if there is a prescription discount drug card.
www.patientservicesinc.org/government-relations/partnerships/south-carolina-bleeding-disorders-program.aspx The South Carolina Premium Assistance Program was established in 2008 to assist residents of the state with Hemophilia or von Willebrands Disease who are also uninsured or underinsured.
Prescription drug savings card: www.familywize.org
Free Rx discount cards: www.rxhope.com/home.aspx and www.pathtobettercare.com/Pages/GetCard.aspx and www.CountyRxCard.com
RxSavingsPlus: a free drug/prescription discount card, to help lower the price for medication. It can be used at CVS Pharmacy, Target, Rite Aid and 60,000 participating pharmacies nationwide: www.rxsavingsplus.com/en/how-the-program-works.aspx
The NeedyMeds drug discount card saves you up to 80% or more off the cost of prescription medicines, over the counter drugs and pet prescription drugs: www.needymeds.org
A friend of mine that lives in NC got a discount prescription drug card from the Department of Human Services (DHHS): www.ncdhhs.gov/orhcc/services/prescriptionhelp.htm
This may also be available at DHHS offices located in other states, check with your local office to see what low cost medical help they offer.
This Group program is for patients and their families who are uninsured, under insured, laid off from work and anyone who has lost insurance coverage who needs financial assistance with the cost of prescriptions at Walmart Pharmacies: www.patientassistance.com/wmt.html
www.pparx.org/en/prescription_assistance_programs/co-payment_programs Listing of co-payment assistance programs
Long list of prescription assistance programs: www.pparx.org/en/prescription_assistance_programs/list_of_participating_programs
Free prescription card helps you save up to 65% on your medication costs
http://themedicineprogram.com/
Free discount prescription drug card for you and your pets: www.coast2coastrx.com/
If you google the words "free discount prescription cards" you can find a number of free cards that you can print out on your computer to save money on your medications. There is no way to compare which one offers the highest discount. Some of these also give discounts on medications for pets such as dogs and cats.
Here is a listing of free prescription drug cards: www.pparx.org/en/prescription_assistance_programs/discount_cards
Donna Flint was kind enough to add this to my guest book:
"Here is a name of a prescription discount card that I use. The savings I get on one monthly med alone pays for the med the rest of the year. www.pharmacydiscountnetwork.com They also have a toll free number. 1-888-299-5383 I hope this helps others."
Coupons for prescription medications for those who are uninsured: www.yourrxcoupons.com
PUBLIX IS THE ONLY PHARMACY THAT I KNOW OF THAT DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY TYPE OF DISCOUNT DRUG CARD, BUT GROCERY STORE PHARMACIES HAVE LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES THAN DRUG STORE CHAINS. YOU CAN NOT USE YOUR INSURANCE CARD ALONG WITH A DISCOUNT CARD BUT YOU CAN ASK THE PHARMACIST WHICH WOULD GIVE YOU A BETTER PRICE YOUR INSURANCE CARD OR YOUR DISCOUNT CARD AND IF A DRUG IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR INSURANCE THEN USE YOUR DISCOUNT CARD. ALWAYS CARRY YOUR CARD WITH YOU.
Article on saving money on prescriptions: https://www.planprescriber.com/mapd/client/156904/web/article3.html
Drug Price Comparison: www.destinationrx.com/careers.aspx and this one: www.pathtobettercare.com/Pages/DrugSearch.aspx
Here is a website of affordable generic prescription medications: Visit 4RX.com for affordable meds!
<a href="http://www.4rx.com?affId=109505">Visit 4RX.com for affordable meds!</a>Half Price Pharmacy offering prescription medicine at a discount price:
www.half-price-pharmacy.com/aff08201959082019595252.html
Drug identifier and drug interactions: http://www.drugs.com/
If you use your Medicare part D for prescriptions, keep track of your particular prescription costs with the doughnut hole calculator.
http://doughnuthole.aarp.org/
Drug Savings Tool: http://drugsavings.aarp.org/?cmp=RDRCT-DRGSVG_OCT18_010
Now people can save money on their medications with coupons. www.internetdrugcoupons.com has coupons that range from $50 or more to help consumers save money on expensive prescription drugs. In addition, consumers can also locate coupons that can help them save as little as a few dollars off nonprescription medicines and other health care products and medications.
www.medtipster.com - This site will allow patients to compare prescription drug prices that are offered by pharmacies that are located in their local area. Medtipster also has some additional resources that are targeted at low income or uninsured people. The site has links to organizations that provide free or discounted prescription drugs to lower to moderate income patients and uninsured individuals.
Union members and their immediate families can receive $1,000 free cash grants to assist in paying for medical bills, including large, out-of-pocket hospital expenses. Your spouse, children, and parents may be eligible for this aid.
Union Plus health care savings and programs
If you are a member of a union or organized labor, Union Plus programs can help you save on health care expenses, prescription drugs, and medical bills at thousands of participating health providers and doctors offices in your area. There are a variety of programs available to choose from. Over 5 million members currently use these plans.
If you're having trouble paying for medication, let your doctor know.
A physician can help spell out your options, such as financial help through your insurer, if you have one, and patient-assistance programs that you might qualify for.
Beware there is at least one company that advertises on TV that they can get your prescriptions for free but when I called their phone number I was told that their is a charge of $59 and an application to fill out but all they do is sign you up for free prescription programs. But you can save that money and just apply yourself for the free prescription programs, you can find them below:
PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE: helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need through the program that is right for them. Many will get their medications free or nearly free. This is a non-profit clearing house founded by Montel Williams which assists in finding resources for the uninsured and those below certain income levels. They have an 800 number where you can speak to a counselor who will help you to get in touch with various programs: www.pparx.org
Even with prescription coverage a person can still become eligible under a financial hardship or other exceptions, I have received a letter of denial from one of these programs (based on having prescription coverage which partially pays for my brand name medications) but it gives a person the right to appeal and under that appeal I was approved under financial hardship and also these plans do not affect your prescription drug insurance plan, I know other people who have prescription drug coverage and still were approved.
The MAINTAIN (Medicines Assistance for Those who Are In Need) was created to provide free prescription medications to those who have lost their jobs.If you have lost your job and are interested in learning.more or applying for the Pfizer MAINTAIN prescription assistance program, dial 1-866-706-2400.
To help you stay on track with LIPITOR, Pfizer has developed Lipitor For You. By signing up for the program, eligible patients may get the LIPITOR $4 Co-Pay Card to save on LIPITOR at a local participating pharmacy or choose to receive direct delivery of their prescription at no additional cost: www.Lipitorforyou.com On 11/30/11 Pfizer began producing a generic form of Lipitor.
Check here for Patient Assistance Prescription Programs and also find out if your pharmacy is legitimate: www.legitscript.com/pharmacies/legitimate
Information on Pharmaceuticals for patients, in easy-to-understand notation from the pharmaceutical manufacturers available by brand name, generic name, manufacturer and therapeutic class: www.druginfonet.com/patient.htm
Here are additional free or low cost prescription programs:
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/
http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/help-affording-your-medicines/
http://www.mathewsmithstudio.com/clients/communicare/patients.php
www.panfoundation.org
www.themedicineprogram.com
Here is a long list of free 30 day trial prescriptions, I ordered a 30 day supply of Metformin and Januvia, there was no charge and they also included a free Meter: https://secure.xubex.com/FreeMedication.aspx
Prescription help for seniors: http://www.suddenlysenior.com/drugcheapfree2004.html
Your area Agency on Aging has information about community-based medication assistance programs. To find the nearest office call 800-677-1116 or visit: http://www.eldercare.gov/ELDERCARE.NET/Public/Resources/Check_Benefits.aspx
http://www.flu.gov/ Flu Vaccine Finder
Help paying for vaccines: http://www.gsk-vap.com/ National Vaccine Injury Compensation program: www.hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation
1-800-FDA-1088.
Payment assistance for the medication Velcade: www.velcade.com/PayingForTreatment.aspx
Payment assistance for the medication Enbrel: http://www.enbrel.com/pay-for-ENBREL.jspx
Free Rheumatoid Arthritis exercise kit: www.myrafitkit.com/
http://www.gene.com/gene/products/access/ <<< Genentech is committed to patients having access to our therapies. Through its Genentech Access Solutions program, the company provides patients and healthcare providers with coverage and reimbursement support, patient assistance and informational resources.
www.vimovo.com <<< With the VIMOVO Savings Card, not only is the first month’s prescription free, but commercially insured patients, and patients without prescription coverage, will pay no more than $20 per refill (up to a $100 savings limit), for up to 11 refills.
Those in need of prescription medications due to a rare disorder: www.rarediseases.org/patients-and-families/patient-assistance
Sleep Disorder Connect Care Services works with a group of independent companies that provide CPAP or BiPAP Supplies. Medicare and most private insurance companies will cover your CPAP/BiPAP Supplies. A Care Services partner will work with you and your insurance to help you get the supplies you need at little or no cost. http://offers.sleepdisorderconnect.com/ and here is a link to another CPAP/BiPAP supply company: www.nomask.com
PMORx is a specialty pharmacy that distributes pharmaceuticals and provides specialized patient management services nationwide for long term chronic conditions, including organ transplants, HIV/AIDS, mental illness and diseases treated with inject-able medications: www.pmorx.com
Those with cancer: http://ovariancancer.about.com/od/livingwithcancer/a/ovca_assistance.htm
Financial assistance for those with ovarian cancer: http://ovariancancerpatientcharityproject.yolasite.com/request-assistance.php
Offers Financial assistance to eligible individuals diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing treatment, this program is for ages 15-40: http://www.tigerlilyfoundation.org/
American Cancer Society's Tender Loving Care (TLC) non-profit mastectomy products: http://www.tlcdirect.org/
Free 30 days of the medication Boniva for osteoporosis therapy for women: www.MyBONIVA.com
Serving the worldwide leukemia community patient assistance: www.maxaid.org/psapplication.aspx
Those with a chronic disease this will assist with prescription costs, it is the Chronic Disease Fund: http://www.cdfund.org and here is another link: www.caringvoices.info/
Psi provides financial assistance for patients with chronic diseases who can’t afford their treatments: www.patientservicesinc.org/
Free clinics also offer discount prescription drugs
This is a superb website, a wealth of information on Free and reduced cost insulin and prescription medications for diabetes: www.docstoc.com/docs/5489338/Assistance-Programs-for-Diabetes-Supplies-Insulin_Pumps_Free-an
Free prescription program for Diabetics: www.isletsofhope.com/diabetes/assistance-programs/main_1.html
Resources for Discount Strips, Insulin Help, and Medical Assistance:
http://community.diabetes.org/t5/Adults-Living-with-Type-2/Resources-for-Discount-Strips-Insulin-Help-and-Medical/td-p/18620
Free prescriptions and discount diabetes supplies: www.Xubex.com
Free diabetes test strips and meter: www.freestyletest.com
Download free diabetes log book: www.OneTouchLogbook.com
www.qualityhealth.com/registration?rf=51052 <<< Free Diabetes Awareness bracelet
Free Diabetes necklace: www.diabeteswellness.net/WellnessNetwork/FREEDiabetesIDNecklace.aspx
Find a diabetes Educator in your area: http://www.diabeteseducator.org/DiabetesEducation/Find.html
Free or low cost medical supplies: http://www.disabledonline.com/products/link-directory/medical/medical-supplies/free-meds-and-solutions/
The Cancer Society of Greenville County, SC provides: medical supplies and equipment, financial assistance and much more: www.cancersocietygc.org/index.php
PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION 866-512 3861 Their Co-Pay Relief Program offers co-payment assistance to patients with a relatively long list of auto-immune diseases, including Crohns Disease. Program accepts calls beginning the first of each month until funds are depleted. Providers can also apply on behalf of their patients online: www.copays.org
THE CANCER FUND OF AMERICA 800-578-5284 Provides for non-prescription medical needs such as nutritional supplements or incontinence supplies. Items available vary as the group receives donated products from companies. Patients or families members can call and be placed in their database for specific needs: http://www.cfoa.org/our_services.html
Cancer Care Inc. - This national organization offers free counseling and a wide variety of professional support services to anyone whose life is impacted by cancer, including the patient with cancer, their loved ones, caregivers, children, and even the bereaved. Limited financial assistance is available in certain cases as well: www.cancercare.org/
HEALTHWELL FOUNDATION 800-675-8416 The foundation helps to bridge the gap by providing financial assistance to eligible patients to cover certain out-of-pocket costs related to copayments, deductibles and insurance premiums: www.healthwellfoundation.org
www.pparx.org/en/prescription_assistance_programs/additional_resources <<< additional prescription assistance programsA plan that can save people hundreds of dollar per year on their medications is the Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP). It is estimated that this program can save patients almost $500 per year on their prescription drugs. The plan premium and co-payments are the lowest available.
Here is information on applying for Medicare Extra Help on paying for your prescription drug costs: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/i1020/main.html
This will help you keep taking your medications on time, it is a very helpful schedule to keep track:
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CANCER CARE 800-813-HOPE
Variety of financial assistance programs, call for eligibility requirements: www.cancercare.org
LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY CO-PAY ASSISTANCE FUND
Provides www.leukemia-lymphoma.org Assistance funds for patients with CNS Lymphoma, up to $5,000 a year per calendar year. This program offers assistance towards the cost of private health insurance premiums and co-pays as well as Medicare co-pays and premiums. As well as costs related to prescription medications.
MISSION4MAUREEN
Mission4Maureen is dedicated to providing financial assistance to families who are burdened with the staggering cost of brain cancer treatment. Financial aid is available for medical bills as well as child care, housing payments, utility bills, transportation, medication and other areas of assistance. An application with supporting documentation is required: www.mission4maureen.com
RISE ABOVE IT (RAI)
Is focused on providing financial assistance to young adult patients battling cancer. Patients need to have been diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 39 and must be undergoing or actively pursuing clinical trial treatment options. Requests may be made for medical expenses, housing costs, travel expenses as well as food, clothing and utility bills: www.raibenefit.org
SURVIVING AND MOVING FORWARD:
THE SAMFUND FOR YOUNG ADULT SURVIVORS OF CANCER
Provide various grants and scholarships to young adult survivors, ages 18-35, to help supplement the money that they and their families have lost during treatment, and pay for specific transitional issues, such as education, fertility options, living, job search and lingering medical expenses: www.thesamfund.org
NETWISH Will provide assistance up to $500 to those who are able to demonstrate a financial need: www.netwish.org
NO WOODEN NICKELS Provides assistance to cancer patients in the following areas: medical expenses, transportation assistance, utilities, meals, home care, child care and special clothing needs: www.nowoodennickels.org
Top Rated Charities to Help With Medical Expenses and Bills
Below are the top rated charities that may be able to help with paying for specific medical conditions and expenses. Obviously contact the charity that may apply to your condition. For example, if you have arthritis needs, contact the “Arthritis Foundation”.
American Brain Tumor Association
American Kidney Fund
American Liver Foundation
American Lung Association
American Parkinson Disease Association
Arthritis Foundation
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
Epilepsy Foundation & Research Foundation
First Candle/SIDS Alliance
Huntington's Disease Society of America
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
Lupus Foundation of America
Lupus Research Institute
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Muscular Dystrophy Association
National Hemophilia Foundation N.O.
National Jewish Health
National Kidney Foundation
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Parkinson's Disease Foundation
Ask the dentist to prioritize your care, then spread out the work over a period of time. Finance it If the work can’t be delayed and you don’t have the money, ask for a payment plan. Many dentists will work out something or will suggest a financing plan such as CareCredit ( www.CareCredit.com ), a company that lets patients make payments over 90 days without interest.
Try going to a clinic at a major dental school; it will be staffed by closely supervised students in their final years of training. The cost is about 50% less than for dentists in private practice. To find a school, go to: www.ada.org/267.aspx
In Greenville, SC Greenville Tech offers dental education: www.gvltec.edu You may have to call the college on the phone to get additional information. You can get a discount hair cut at some schools if they have classes that teach cosmetology. I have been shaving my own head every time that my hair gets long to save money on hair cuts.
Here is a dental group that also performs free or low cost dental work to those who qualify, if you call them on the phone they will mail you an application to fill out and return to them:www.nfdh.org/donated-dental-services-dds/state-dds-programs
This website offers free dental work in certain states in the US: www.adcfmom.org
and dental plans: www.dentalplans.com and nationwide list of free dental clinics: www.freemedicalcamps.com
This website will lead you to dentists in South Carolina that accept Medicaid:
www.scda.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=15
Low cost Dental plans: www.dentalforeveryone.com/
Low cost dentures: www.affordabledentures.com/search/locations
Health fairs often offer dental check ups as well as other free medical services and testing, vendors often give away free items.
The Y (YMCA) has a free summer food program for students www.ymca.net/summer-food-program/
The YMCA financial assistance program provides help to pay for the needs of families, youth, and other individuals who can’t afford to pay for the full cost of YMCA memberships and child care programs. The underlying goal of the YMCA is a commitment to being accessible to all, and they work very hard to support those who may need help or be in challenging financial situations.
Center For Community Services in Simpsonville offers emergency food and many other services: www.centercs.com/Services/
The main food centers below partner with other non-profits and charities in all cities and towns across the country, for South Carolina dial (803) 254-4432 to find a food distribution center that is in your community. An individual can just call the distribution center near them to get the specifics on the food assistance programs administered whether it be a soup kitchen or giving out groceries on certain days and times.
Nationwide listing of food banks and distributors: www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/opensearchfb.cgi?city=greenville&state=SC
Feeding America Food Bank and distributor Listing: www.feedingamerica.org/foodbank-results.aspx
You should be able to locate churches and other organizations through the above 2 websites. If you live in the Fountain Inn, SC area there are 5 churches that give out food, and 1 Community Services Center if you're interested email me and I will send you the locations.
Food boxes for senior citizens in the Greenville, SC area: www.kingdomlifecc.com/apps/ministries/default.asp?subministryid=5368
www.greenville.k12.sc.us/gcsd/depts/stuserv/docs/food_crisis_ctrs.pdf <<< Emergency Food and other assistance in Greenville County.
https://dss.sc.gov/content/customers/food/index.aspx <<< SC Food programs
Lighthouse Food Farm Westminster, South Carolina, a non-profit organization Feeding Hungry Americans: www.jimbonham.com/LFP.html
www.ampleharvest.org/find-pantry.php <<<Search engine to find pantries anywhere in the country.
Project Host Soup Kitchen in Greenville: www.projecthost.org/soupkitchen.html
School breakfast and dinner for kids program, there is also a locator to find restaurants in your area which offer free meals to children: http://join.strength.org/site/PageServer?pagename=GADO_homepage
www.harvesthope.org/findassistance.aspx Harvest Hope supplies food banks in 20 counties in South Carolina, but if you call them by phone you can find out about locations which give out commodities in your area and the days and times, it is not listed on their website. In the small town I live in, Fountain Inn, there are 5 churches not far from me that do, one once a week and the other one day each month. They give out rice, powder milk, bread, eggs, juice and canned goods. I rarely have to buy groceries. If you are outside the area you should be able to track down similar organizations, start by asking your local food bank distributor or churches.
Frozen and shelf-stable meals delivered to the home is also available in SC through this site: www.upstateseniors.org/services/dine-in/
Listing of Federal Food Programs including WIC (The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children): www.frac.org/html/federal_food_programs/federal_index.html
Certain Medicare recipients and senior citizens may be eligible for programs that offer meals on wheels where food, for them and their dog or cat if they have pets, is delivered to their home:
www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/sc/index.htm Go here to locate a Meals On Wheels anywhere in the country: www.mowaa.org/page.aspx?pid=253
It is also good because the delivery person can check up on their clients and also having that vital human contact.
In October 2010 the eligibility guidlines were changed so that more people qualify for food stamps (SNAP), to apply online in South Carolina go here: https://dss.sc.gov/content/customers/food/foodstamp/faq.aspx#apply
Poverty Guideline: www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2011/popstate.htm Even if you have a job you could still be eligible to receive a food stamp card depending on your income, it wont hurt to apply and find out.
Emergency food and clothing for seniors in need in the Greater Greer area: www.gcminc.org/about.html
Free Diabetic Cookbooks: www.mybettercare.com
United States Department of Agriculture has a great website about food: www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
If you are on Medicaid and on Long Term Care you can get food delivered to you at no charge. I don't know the name of the program but if you call your local Medicaid office they can give you the details. Alpha One makes food deliveries in the Greenville area, they also give transportation through the Care Improvement Plus insurance plan. The phone number for the South Carolina Medicaid office in Columbia is 803-898-2500 or else you can ask your case worker.
Food and nutrition for cancer patients and others in the South Carolina Upstate:
Cancer Society of Greenville County 864-232-8439
Cancer Society of Greenwood County 864-229-7373 or 864-229-7653
Greenwood County Cancer Fund 864-229-5690
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ACSN Nutritional 1-800-282-4914
Easter Seals Society of Greenville County 864-232-4185
Easter Seals of Greenwood County 864-229-5428
Samaritan House 864-299-5898
Eastside Crisis Center 864-242-9083
Greer Release Vocational Center 864-848-5355
Greer Community Ministries Inc 864-877-1937
Messiah Lutheran 864-963-4549 or 864-963-9441
United Christian Ministry Allowance 864-855-0853
Washington Avenue Baptist Church 864-295-1610
Belton Interfaith Ministry Association 864-338-7797
Mobile Wheels (Greer) 864-877-1937
United Ministries 864-232-6463 or 864-942-0500
Salvation Army Greenville 864-233-1627
Salvation Army Greenwood 864-229-3407
For the out-of-work and for the thousands of working poor, the Salvation Army of Greenville County provides emergency assistance to help families get through crisis situation offering clothing, food, utilities, rent, prescription drugs, and furnishings for burnt out families. In some areas the Salvation Army offers dental care for those on low income, check with your local Salvation Army.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CANCER CENTERS TO FIND OUT ABOUT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN YOUR AREA
FREE OR LOW COST TRANSPORTATION:
Information Resources for travelers with disabilities:
http://ustravability.org/ta.html
www.disabledtravelers.com/ Helpful info for disabled travelers
People 60 years or older can get free transportation through www.upstateseniors.org/services/transportation/
Serving Anderson, Oconee, Greenville and Pickens Counties of South Carolina. Click on the word "services" to find transportation.
A former driver that I know told me that other people such as those on medicare that are under 60 also use this transportation, even though their website does not state that, so here again if you can use this service it doesn't hurt to call to see if you are eligible.
For Laurens County seniors 55 and older here is free transportation and other services: www.senioroptions.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=63
Some of the insurance plans include free transportation to and from doctor appointments but if you are on Medicaid and in need of free transportation then here is the program for you:
www.dhhs.state.sc.us/dhhsnew/TransportationFAQ.asp <<< The South Carolina Medicaid Transportation phone number is 1-866-831-4130. I also found out that Medicare patients can use this transportation but there would be a charge.
www.senioraction.org/whoweare.html <<< Senior Action is a non profit organization offering or referring seniors to services and resources in the Greenville, SC area.
Easter Seals adult and senior services offer transportation along with supported living and residential options, adult day care and care giver support: www.easterseals.com
Hand in Hand: The Suzanne R. Leider Memorial Assistance Fund was created to support sarcoma patients in finding the treatment they need. Hand in Hand offers financial assistance for second opinion consultations by reimbursing expenses related to travel, phone bills, costs of the evaluation, and related expenses. www.sarcomaalliance.org/assistance.shtml
The Bone Marrow Foundation's Patient Program offers transportation, housing expenses, child care, financial assistance, medications, medical equipment:www.bonemarrow.org
Transportation, food, clothing, cell phones for emergency services, financial assistance in the Greater Greer area: www.greerrelief.org/programs.html
When scheduling doctor appointments I try and schedule more than one the same day if they are located at the same medical building such as at North Hills Medical Center 800 Pelham Road Greenville, SC. The doctors here are on my insurance plan. Some of my others doctors are within walking distance of each other also, this way I can use the same trip to see more than one doctor the same day.
www.800charitycars.org <<< Low priced vehicles are available to struggling families.
Check with your local Goodwill about buying a car through either their ticket to ride program or car auction or right off their car lot. And at the Goodwill and Salvation Army stores you can buy clothing, musical instruments and other things at a low cost. This is great when buying for children for the school year. Salvation Army also has car auctions in some locations, contact your local office to find out.
If you are interested in attending church but unable to drive, some churches offer transportation to and from their services, you will have to call around to find out.
*******To apply for a free car go to: www.freecharitycars.org
Free gasoline, a nationwide non-profit assistance program for low-income people having trouble paying for gasoline. Applications can be made for gas grant cards that range in value from $50 to $1200. depending on need and circumstances. www.freegasusa.org
Auto Care is a ministry of love to those who are in need of minor car repairs and service. Labor free! www.autocareministry.org
Do you need a handicap parking permit? www.arthritis.about.com/od/driving/a/handicapparking.htm
South Carolina disabled place cards and plates including an online application go here: www.scdmvonline.com/DMVNew/default.aspx?n=disabled_placecard_and_plates If you live outside South Carolina you can google to find your state DMV website.
This website offers consumer information on purchasing a handicap van: www.handicapvansonline.com
Here are some wheel chair van websites:
www.amsvans.com
www.aavans.com/Vehicles/WheelchairVans.aspx
http://icdri.org/Mobility/disabled_transportation.htm
www.wheelchair-accessible-vans.com
Do you ride public transportation? Check to see if they offer a discount rate for low income, Medicaid, Medicare patients and seniors. A friend of mine in Queens, NY is on Medicaid and uses the public transportation at no charge.
Some taxi cab services offer discounts to the disabled, seniors and maybe others, call up your local cab company to find out.
Greyhound bus lines offer discounts: www.bellaonline.org/articles/art40682.asp
These are free air transportation for those with a medical need:
THERE IS A www.angelflight.com AND ALSO A www.angelflight.org they are the same organization but they cover different parts of the country.
This link is for air transportation in different parts of the US and for different medical conditions: www.bridges4kids.org/Disabilities/Transport.html
Patient AirLift Services arranges free air transportation based on need to individuals requiring medical care and for other humanitarian purposes: www.palservices.org/
Transportation of the patient is the responsibility of the patient's family, but many Shrine Centers offer transportation assistance. The Shriners Hospital to which the child is being referred can assist in contacting a Shrine Center for transportation assistance: www.ben-ali-shriners.org/HospElig.htm
Operation Liftoff is a non-profit volunteer organization who provides treatment trips or dream trips to children who are facing life-threatening illness: www.operationliftoff.com
Through the Miles for Kids in Need Program donated AAdvantage miles help American Airlines provide free transportation for seriously ill children and their families.
Those in need, call 1-800-882-8880 in the U.S. and Canada or email miles.kids@aa.com
Chai Lifeline - New York: Phone: (212) 465-1300; Phone: (877) CHAI LIFE. Email: info@chailifeline.org, Web: www.chailifeline.org Services: A national, non-profit Jewish organization that provides support services and programs to children and their families in crisis, including medical referrals, support groups, visits to hospitalized and housebound children, financial aid, transportation, and Camp Simcha, a kosher camp for kids with cancer. This site is especially for Jewish children and their families.
Children's Organ Transplant Association - Indiana - Phone: (800) 366-2682, (812) 336-8872, Fax: (812) 336-8885. Email: cota@cota.org, Web: www.cota.org Services: The Children's Organ Transplant Association is a national, non-profit organization which assists children and young adults who need or have had a life-saving organ, tissue or bone marrow transplant to raise funds for transplant-related expenses. The organization does not charge for its services and has a matching fund program. There are no qualification criteria other than US citizenship and, in some cases, patient age.
Corporate Angel Network, Inc - Westchester County Airport, One Loop Road, White Plains, NY 10604. Phone: 866-328-1313, 914-328-1313, Fax: 914-328-3938, Email: info@corpangelnetwork.org, Web: www.corpangelnetwork.org Services: Provides free air transportation for cancer patients to and from recognized cancer treatment centers by corporate aircraft operating on routine business. Patient must be able to walk up the steps of the aircraft, not be dependent on a life-support system and may be a bone marrow or platelet donor. May be accompanied by one adult and, if a child, both parents may go provided there is space. Contact between one and three weeks before confirmed appointment date. Flights are not guaranteed. No financial criteria.
Delta SkyWish - Sky Miles Service Center, Dept. 745, P.O. Box 20532, Atlanta, GA 30320-2532. Phone: (800) 325-3999. Services: Skywish Program (call for details).
Eagle Air Med - P.O. Box 305, Blanding, UT Â Â 84511-3248. Phone: (888) 566-4868, (435) 678-3222. To request a flight contact (800) 742-8787, Fax: (435) 678-3425. Email: admin@eagleairmed.com, Web: www.eagleairmed.com Services: Air Transportation - Air Ambulances. Medicaid provider.
Healing the Children - P.O. Box 9065, Spokane, WA 99209-9065. Phone: (509) 327-4281, Fax: (509) 327-4284. Email: respond@healingthechildren.org, Web: www.healingchildren.org Services: In many places in our world, children suffer and die or live disfigured lives because medical care that could help is unavailable to them. Changing this situation is the goal of Healing the Children. They arrange for medical screening of the child, immigration documentation, transportation, host family support, donated medical care, and return of the child to his or her country of origin. There are 15 Chapters that operate in 23 states.
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children - 1319 Punahou, Honolulu, HI 96826. Phone: (808) 983-8551, (808) 983-6000, Fax: (808) 983-8005. Web: www.kapiolani.org Services: Kapiolani Medical Center is a specialized treatment center for children who live on all the islands of the State of Hawaii, and throughout the Pacific Basin. Children with cancer are offered comprehensive, interdisciplinary care. As a partner with the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, all children registered on COG clinical trials are treated at Kapiolani.
LifeLine Pilots - 6100 W Dirksen Parkway, Suite 302, Byerly Terminal, Peoria, IL 61607. Phone: (800) 822-7972, (309) 697-6865, Fax: (800) 822-7969. Email: mail@lifelinepilots.org. Web: www.lifelinepilots.org Services: LifeLine is a volunteer pilot organization that facilitates free medical/humanitarian flights for individuals needing transportation to locations distant from their homes. No age limit to services. Must have a financial need, have physician's release form, sign a HIPPA and liability release form. Must be ambulatory. Some medical equipment such as oxygen is allowed. Upon completion of paperwork, flights usually take 3 to 4 working days to arrange.
Mercy Medical Airlift (MMA) - 4260 Haygood Road, Suite 1, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. Phone: (888) 675-1405, (757) 318-9175, Fax: (757) 318-9107. Email: mercymedicalops@erols.com. Web: www.mercymedical.org Services: Mercy Medical Airlift (MMA) is a non-profit organization that provides charitable air transportation of long-distance travel for all medical, low-income, and financially needy patients.
Miracle Flights for Kids - 2756 N. Green Valley Parkway, #115, Green Valley, NV 89014-2120. Phone: (702) 261-0494, Fax: (702) 261-0497. Web: www.miracleflights.org Services: Miracle Flights for Kids provides free air transportation to hospitals across America to children with life threatening illness who need medical treatment.
National Patient Air Transport HELPLINE (NPATH) - Phone: (800) 296-1217. Web: www.npath.org and www.patienttravel.org Services: The National Patient Travel HELPLINE (NPATH) provides information about all forms of charitable, long distance medical air transportation and provides referrals of sources of help available in the national charitable medical air transportation network. NPATH can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Northwest Airlines Kid Cares - Phone: (612) 726-0811, (612) 726-4206, Fax: (612) 726-3942. Web: www.nwa.com Services: The Northwest Airlines KidCares medical travel program provides air travel to children age 18 and younger who are unable to receive treatment in their home area. The donated WorldPerks miles are used to provide the free travel for a child, accompanied by one parent or guardian, to obtain the needed medical treatment.
Skywest Airlines (Delta) Care Connection - Phone: (435) 634-3396. Web: www.skywest.com Services: Vouchers are given to family by LifeFlight when patient is air lifted to Primary Children's Medical Center, Utah. Other flights may be available. For more information, contact Scott Vest at (435) 634-3396.
United Way International/Delta Sky Wish Program - Phone: (703) 519-0092. Services: International air transportation programs. For travel into or out of the USA for life-saving medical treatments. Patient must be medically stable, able to fly commercially, not be a medical risk to other passengers. Patients and families need to get the miles donated for the flight.
United Way/Delta SkyWish Program - United Way of America, 701 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone: (800) 325-3999, Fax: (703) 549-9152. Email: christina.walker@uwa.unitedway.org, Web: www.valleyunitedway.org/skywish.html Services: Donated Delta frequent flyer miles to the SkyWish program are used towards helping fly patients with life threatening illnesses to their medical treatments around the world.
This link is for passenger discounts on Amtrak, seniors, students and others are listed but not disabled persons but if you are planning to ride Amtrak you could call since it doesn't hurt to ask: www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer/Page/1241213285737/1237405732514
Listing of Community Resources (non-emergency transportation) from the Cancer Centers of the Carolinas:
American Cancer Society (Road to Recovery) 1-800-ACS-2345 and 1-800-282-4914
Cancer Society of Greenville County 864-232-8439
American Cancer Society of Greenwood Chapter 864-229-7653
Cancer Society of Greenwood County 864-229-7373 or 864-229-7653
Cancer Society of Abbeville 864-459-8298
Cancer Society of Saluda County 864-445-4334
DSS-Greenville (Medicaid Transportation) 864-467-7897
DSS_Greenwood 864-229-5258
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