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| Friday, 04 June 2010 17:28 |
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Savannah, GA (June 4, 2010) – For low income families facing critical situations due to a loss in income or unfortunate economic circumstances, help is on the way. Through the Georgia Fresh Start program, United Way of the Coastal Empire provides one-time financial crisis assistance, up to $3,000 per household, for housing and utilities including foreclosure, demand for possession, dispossessory, eviction notice, shut-off or past due notice for utilities or utilities turned-off. The program will launch on June 7, 2010 and run through September 30, 2010. The Georgia Fresh Start program is led by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, in partnership with United Way of the Coastal Empire and the Salvation Army, and is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Fresh Start is a short-term, crisis-oriented benefit that will provide a one-time assistance payment for needy families to get them caught up on past due shelter and/or utility expenses, or assist them with move-in costs associated with renting a new dwelling. Last year, more than 1.2 million families in Georgia experienced financial hardship, many having their utilities interrupted or putting them at risk for losing their housing. In critical situations like these, a little financial assistance could make a big difference. More importantly, it could mean a fresh start for a family in need. To qualify for Fresh Start, you must meet the following criteria:
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