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About the Michigan Helping Hand Web Site.
This site helps Michigan citizens facing economic hardship find the services they need. Simply click on one of the five tabs below for links to information about jobs and training, unemployment benefits, health care, family support and housing. Then click on the particular link that describes the help you're seeking.

Jobs and Training, Unemployment Services, Health Care Help, Aid and Services, Housing Assistance Jobs and Training Unemployment Services Health Care Aid and Services Housing Assistance

Jobs and Training

• Finding a Job (Michigan Talent Bank)

• Getting Training for a New Job (No Worker Left Behind)

• Locating Job and Education Services for Veterans

• Getting Financial Aid for College

• Starting Your Own Business

• Filing a Claim for Unemployment Benefits PDF icon

• Writing a Cover Letter and Resume (Michigan eLibrary)


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Check Your Eligibility for Aid and Services

• Getting Emergency Help
Are you facing: foreclosure, eviction, utility shut-off or need home repairs to correct unsafe conditions or restore essential service? The State Emergency Relief (SER) Program may be able to provide immediate help to individuals and families facing emergencies, which threaten health and safety.

• Receiving Cash Assistance

• Getting Groceries from Food Banks

• Lowering Your Food Costs - Apply Online for the Food Assistance Program

• Saving Money on Your Phone Service

• Locating a Michigan Department of Human Services Office Near You

• Finding Services for Veterans

• Protecting Your Consumer Rights

• Learning How the Earned Income Tax Credit Can Boost Your Earnings

• Managing Child Support

• Paying for Child Care

• Finding Resources through United Way 211 Call Centers

• Finding Resources through Michigan Community Action Agencies

• Finding Services for Seniors


Housing

• Dealing with a Housing Emergency
Are you facing: foreclosure, eviction, utility shut-off or need home repairs to correct unsafe conditions or restore essential service? The State Emergency Relief (SER) Program may be able to provide immediate help to individuals and families facing emergencies, which threaten health and safety.

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• Preventing Foreclosure

• Buying a Home

• Paying Rent

• Finding Shelter if You are Homeless

• Locating Rental Housing

• Handling Shutoff of Gas, Electricity, Phone and TV Services

• Heating Your Home

• Finding Resources through United Way 211 Call Centers

• Saving Money on Your Gas and Electric Bills by Weatherizing Your Home




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Note: The Helping Hand Web site provides quick access to information about programs and services for people facing economic hardship. The programs and services listed here represent only a portion of those available in Michigan communities. Note that some programs and services have eligibility requirements and may involve wait periods.

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