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