O'Kennedy News

O'Kennedy
@OKennedy (1130)
United States
February 25, 2016 9:18pm CST
Hello folks its O'Kennedy here again. Today I want to discuss News but not media news. Nope I want to take about the news you don't hear much about on the television or anywhere else for that matter. This little tid bit of information is more for those who are struggling financially and aren't exactly sure on where to turn for help. If you are a low income family there are programs out there to help. Soup kitchens are one of those places that can help you. Soup kitchens provide donations of food sometimes clothing and even some household items and toiletries you may need. If they don't at the very least they can inform you of other programs that may be able to help you. Salvation Army is a great place as well to get help for those who may have lost everything or are simply just starting out and don't have much money to get the things you need. The American Red Cross is not only a place that helps people who have lost their homes to fires they also offer other services like financial aid and programs that may help you with things like Educational services. 1-800Charity Cars is one of many programs that help low income families to obtain a car for transportation. There are different ones out there some only are in one state others and others have multiple locations. Life Line is a program that helps individuals who are low income and or disabled with communication. They offer free cellphones with minutes to make calls,unlimited text and web access. They also have home phone services that are extremely low in comparison to traditional phone companies. Obama phones are also an option to look into if you need a phone. Food Pantries do more than offer food to those in need some of them offer or have access to information to other programs that may help with service and necessary basic needs Clothes,Shoes,etc. If you need help you can find these places in a phone book which have 1800 numbers so that people in need can call for free. Don't be afraid or ashamed to ask for help they are there to help those in need. If you aren't in need of the services maybe you know someone who does. Well folks that wraps it up for O'Kennedy News today. If you know of other organizations in your area share and if you just discovered one you didn't know about see if they are a fit for your needs.
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@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
26 Feb 16
You have furnished a useful information but I think it is not of much help to those, who live outside US?
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@OKennedy (1130)
• United States
26 Feb 16
That is sad to hear. Why is it not very useful on your end of the world?
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@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
29 Feb 16
@OKennedy Soup kitchens, Salvation Army , The American Red Cross and 1-800 Charity Cars are such organisations which do not operate here in India.
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• Calgary, Alberta
29 Feb 16
I think many countries around the world have red cross. Most countries with a Christian population actually have a salvation army.
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• Calgary, Alberta
28 Feb 16
I use to volunteer on red cross on my teens but I can't anymore because I am very busy. I regret having tattoos because I can't donate blood for red cross because of it.
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@OKennedy (1130)
• United States
29 Feb 16
that's a bummer but i am sure things happen for reason.
@sishy7 (27166)
• Australia
26 Feb 16
Very informative...
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@OKennedy (1130)
• United States
26 Feb 16
Thank you I tried to get as much in there as I could without making it painfully long to read.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
27 Feb 16
Local churches may also offer a variety of help and programs. I know ours does.
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@OKennedy (1130)
• United States
27 Feb 16
Sometimes its a matter of running into a person with the right information.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
28 Feb 16
@OKennedy All too true and our parish secretary has loads of helpful info.
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@OKennedy (1130)
• United States
28 Feb 16
@BelleStarr I think the hardest part of it all is the being able to get hold of someone. Not knowing what time they are open aside from when mass is held.
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@LeaPea2417 (40037)
• Toccoa, Georgia
5 Mar 16
That is good information to know.
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@OKennedy (1130)
• United States
5 Mar 16
there are places and programs out there and many people don't know about them so i thought i would share
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
27 Feb 16
You did a great post because it serves as tips on where to ask help in case someone is needing.
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@OKennedy (1130)
• United States
27 Feb 16
I try to help other with little tidbits of information. It scuks being in a bad spot and not knowing where to go for help. I have know people who have lost things in fires and they are at a total loss.
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@jstory07 (148749)
• Roseburg, Oregon
26 Feb 16
Some churches are a lot of help to people in need.
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@OKennedy (1130)
• United States
26 Feb 16
yes they are some help the local community and its members others will refer you to other churches that may help you when they can't.
@paigea (36143)
• Canada
26 Feb 16
Your information is a great public service
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