Community Support

At A Dollar and a Dream Community Services, we understand that unexpected hardships can affect anyone. Whether you are experiencing homelessness, struggling to provide food or clothing for your family, recovering from a natural disaster, or facing financial challenges, resources are available to help.

Our goal is to connect individuals and families with trusted community support programs that provide emergency assistance, basic necessities, and pathways toward long-term stability.

🏠 Homelessness & Housing Support

If you are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing your housing, the following organizations may be able to help:

211 Community Resource Network

Provides referrals for emergency shelters, housing assistance, food resources, and community support services.

Website: 211.org

National Alliance to End Homelessness

Offers information and resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Website: endhomelessness.org

Continuum of Care (CoC) Programs

Local programs funded to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness through housing placement and support services.

Website: hudexchange.info

Salvation Army Emergency Assistance

Provides emergency shelter, housing support, food assistance, and disaster relief services.

Website: salvationarmyusa.org

🍞 Food Assistance Resources

No one should have to choose between paying bills and feeding their family.

Feeding America

Find local food banks, food pantries, and meal programs throughout the United States.

Website: feedingamerica.org

USDA Food and Nutrition Programs

Provides information about SNAP, WIC, school meals, and nutrition assistance programs.

Website: usda.gov

WhyHunger Resource Hotline

Connects individuals and families to food assistance programs nationwide.

Website: whyhunger.org

Meals on Wheels

Provides meal delivery services for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Website: mealsonwheelsamerica.org

👕 Clothing Assistance

Many organizations provide free clothing, coats, shoes, and household essentials to families in need.

Salvation Army Family Stores

Offers clothing, household goods, and emergency assistance programs.

Website: salvationarmyusa.org

St. Vincent de Paul

Provides clothing assistance, household items, and emergency support services.

Website: svdpusa.org

Dress for Success

Helps women obtain professional clothing and career development resources.

Website: dressforsuccess.org

Career Gear

Provides professional clothing and employment support services for men.

Website: careergear.org

🌪️ Natural Disaster Assistance

If you have been affected by a hurricane, flood, tornado, wildfire, or other natural disaster, help may be available.

American Red Cross

Provides emergency shelter, food, supplies, and disaster recovery assistance.

Website: redcross.org

FEMA Disaster Assistance

Offers financial assistance and disaster recovery resources for eligible individuals and families.

Website: disasterassistance.gov

Salvation Army Disaster Services

Provides emergency relief, food, shelter, and recovery assistance during disasters.

Website: salvationarmyusa.org

United Way

Connects disaster survivors with local recovery and support programs.

Website: unitedway.org

💡 Utility Assistance

Help may be available if you are struggling to pay utility bills.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Provides assistance with heating and cooling costs for eligible households.

Website: acf.hhs.gov

National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR)

Helps individuals locate utility assistance programs.

Website: liheapch.acf.hhs.gov