Health Insurance Gift Cards With Blue Cross

Blue Cross Blue Shield offers health insurance gift cards which can be purchased at drug stores like Walgreens, CVS and the Winn Dixie pharmacy for $19 or $59.

These gift cards provide a discount at certain medical service providers for medical services like doctor's visit, lab work or dental work.

Are you uninsured and need to go to the dentist or struggling to pay the fee to visit a doctor? This card may help.

Try it out and let us know about your experience.

Visit the Blue Cross Blue Shield website for more information.

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Worldwide Grant Programs

Compiled by B.J. Schmidt

Grants are sources of money from organizations set aside to help people to obtain their career or social objectives. Listed below are a sampling of worldwide grant programs available to assist you.

1. European Foundation Center

www.efc.be

2. US International Grantmaking Website

www.usig.org

3. Wingsweb

www.wingsweb.org/index.cfm

4. Grantsmanship Center

www.tgci.org

5. http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/international

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Organizations That Help With Bills, Money & Food

Compiled by B.J. Schmidt

1. http://www.helpforlowincome.com/

2. http://http://www.prosper.com/

3. http://www.cyberbeg.com/

4. http://www.my-donation.com/

5. http://www.modestneeds.org/

6. www.communityactionpartnership.com/about/links/map.asp

7. http://www.benefitscheckup.org/

8. http://www.freecycle.org/

9. http://www.2hands.org/

10. http://gtionline.fdncenter.org/

11. http://www.grantedwish.org/

12. http://www.angelfoodministries.com/

13. http://www.treeofwishes.com/

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Free (and LOW COST) Dental Care

Compiled By B.J. Schmidt

Assistance programs vary from state to state. Call your state Dental Society for programs in your area.

Alabama Dental Association; Phone-1-334-265-1684

Alaska Dental Society; 1-907-563-3003;1-800-478-4675

Arizona State Dental Association; 1-602-957-4777

Arkansas State Dental Association; 1-501-771-7650

California Dental Association; 1-916-443-0505; 1-800-736-8702

*California Society of Pediatric Dentist; 1-310-548-0134

*Fresno Madera Dental Association; 1-209-438-7284

*Humbolt-Del Norte Dental Society; 1-707-443-7476

*Orange County Dental Society; 1-714-634-8944

*Tri-County Dental Society; 1-909-370-2112 (serving Riverside,San Bernardino and the Eastern Portion of Los Angeles counties)

Colorado Dental Association; 1-3033-740-6900

Conneecticut Dental Association; 1-203-278-5550

Delaware State Dental Society; 1-302-654-4335

District of Columbia Dental Society; 1-202-547-7613

Florida Dental Association; 1-904-681-3629 ;1-800- 877-9922

Georgia Denatal Association; 1-404-636-7553

Hawaii Dental Association; 1-808-536-2135 ; 1-800-359-6725

Idaho State Dental Association; 1-208-343-7543

Illinois State Denatl Society; 1-217-525-1406; 1800-475-4737

Indiana Dental Association; 1-317-634-2610; 1-800-562-5646

Iowa Dental Association; 1-515-282-7250; 1-800-828-2181

Kansas Dental Association; 1-913-272-7360

Kentucky Dental Association; 1-502-459-5373; 1-800-292-1855

Louisiana Dental Association; 1-504-926-1986; 1-800-388-6642

Maine Dental Association; 1-207-622-7900;1-800-369-8217

Maryland State Dental Association; 1-410-964-2880;1-800-766-2880

Massachusetts Dental Society; 1-508-651-7511; 1-800-342-8747

*Southeastern District of the Massachusetts Dental Society; 1-508674-8818

Michigan Dental Association; 1-517-372-9070; 1-800-589-2632

Minnesota Dental Association; 1-612-646-7454; 1-800-950-3368

Mississippi Dental Association; 1-601-982-0442

Missouri Dental Association; 1-314-634-3436; 1-800-688-1907

Montana Dental Association; 1-406-443-2061

Nebraska Dental Association; 1-402-476-1704

Nevada Dental Association; 1-702-255-4211; 1-800-962-6710

New Hampshire Dental Society; 1-603-255-4211; 1-800-244-5961

New Jersey Dental Association; 1-908-821-9400

New Mexico Dental Association; 1-505-294-1368

New York State Academy of General Dentistry; 1-518-465-0044; 1-800-255-2100

* Suffolk county Dental Society; 1-631-232-1400

North Carolina Dental Society; 1-919-832-1222

North Dakota Dental Association; 1-701-223-8870

Ohio Dental Association; 1-614-486-2700

Oklahoma Dental Association; 1-405-848-8873; 1-800-876-8890

Oregon Dental Association; 1-503-620-3230

Pennsylvania Dental Association; You'll have to look up the number because the book has (7-234-5941 and I really don't think you'll reach anybody.

I was thinking about abbreviating Association, because who would believe that there were that many Assos in the states, or what's worse is Ass's , so I decided to tough it out, knowing that they wouldn't like either. So, back to typing I go.

Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry; 1-215443-0667

* Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania;1-412-321-5810 (serving Allegheny,Armstrong,Beaver,Butler,Fayette,Greene, Indiana, Washington, and Westmoreland counties)

Rhode Island Dental Association;1-401-732-6833

South Carolina Dental Association; 1-803750-2277; 1-800-327-2598

South Dakota Dental Association; 1-605-224-9133

Tennessee Dental Association; 1-615-383-8962

Texas Dental Association; 1-512-443-3675; 1-800-460-8700

*The Greater Houston Dental Society; 1-713-961-4337

Utah Dental Association; 1-801-261-5315; 1-800-662-6500

Vermont State Dental Society; 1-802-864-0115

Virginia Dental Association; 1-804-358-4927

Washington State dental Association; 1-206-448-1914; 1-800-448-3368

West Virginia Dental Association; 1-304-344-5246

Wisconsin Dental Association; 1-414-276-4520; 1-800-364-7646

Wyoming Dental Association; 1-307-634-5878; 1-800-244-0779

These are the State Dental Societies

Next

Donated Dental Services

If your state isn't listed call 1-800-365-7229 and see if it's availble in your state.

Alabama-1-334-834-1114

Alaska-1-907-561-6028 Arkansas-1-501-221-0280

Arkansas-1-501-221-0280

California-Orange and Los Angeles counties-1-888-471-6334;

Northern California-Same as above

Colorado-Denver area-1-303-534-5297;

Outside denver-1-303-534-3863

Florida- Greater Miami-1-305-598-7080

Hawaii-1-888-471-6334

Illinois-Chicago area-1-800-893-1685; reat of the state 1-309-689-6785

Indiana-1-317-631-6022

Kansas-1-785-273 1900

Louisiana- 1-504-948-6141

Maine-1-207-620-8276

Maryland-1-410-964-1944

Michigan-Metro Detriot-1-248-489-2204;

Outside Metro Detriot- 1-248-489-2206

Mississippi-1-601-368-9823

Nevada-1-702-651-5744

Montana- 1-406-449-9670

New Hampshire- 1-603-223-1531

New Jersey-Essex,Union,Hudson,bergen, Passaic,and Sussex counties-1-732-940-0055 ;

for the rest of the state 1-732-821-2977

New Mexico- 1-505-298-7206

North Dakota- 1-888-471-6334

Ohio-1-513-621-2517

Oregon 1-503-774-3898

Pennsylvania, Western Penn-1-412-243-4866;

Eastern Penn 1-1-717-238-8721

Rode Island - 1401-728-9448

South Dakota 1-605-357-8660

Texas 1-512-912-1358

Virginia 1-804-264-9010

Washington-Greater Seattle 1-206 441-8777

West Virginia 1-304-296-9005

Wisconsin-Milwaukee area- 1414-276-0370;

the rest of the state 1-262-670-0837

WYoming 1-307-766-2829

Other Denistry Resources

Inner City Health Center

3405 Downing St.

Denver, CO 80205 Phone: 1-303-296-1767

AIDS Resourses Center of Wisconsin

820 N. Plankinton Ave.

Milwaukee, WI 53203

Phone:1-800-359-9272 ext.1548

Kids in Need of Doctors- 1-909-686-3342 Riverside, CA

Northwest Regional Primary care Association

6512 23rd Ave., NW Suite 305

Seattle, WA 98117

Phone: 1-206-783-3004

Community Dental Center

406 N. Ashley St.

Ann Asbor, Mi 48103

Phone: 1-734-998-9640

I'll add more later

I found one more: worldental.org/dental-news/free-dental-​care-offered-for

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Restaurants With Free Wi-Fi

Searching for free wi-fi? Look no further than your favorite fast food restaurant. These restaurants offer free wi-fi to customers at no cost.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

Burger King .

Cici's Pizza

Denny's

Dunkin' Donuts

Jack In The Box

Krispy Kreme

Krystal Burgers

McDonald's

Schlotzsky's

Taco Bell

Quiznos

Wendy's

Panera Bread

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Emergency Rent Money

Compiled by B.J. Schmidt

These are programs that will help you pay for rent.

Arizona----- www.housingaz.com/default.asp

California--------- http://housing.ncd.ca.gov

Connecticut---- www.ct.gov/dss/site/default.asp www.ct.gov.ecd

Delaware--- www.westenddh.org

District of Columbia -- www.community-partnership.org

Georgia--- www.dca.state.ga.us

Illinois--- www.dhs.state.il.us

Iowa--- www.ifahome.com

Maine-- www.mainehousing.org

Michigan--- www.michigan.gov/dhs

Minnesota----------- 651-284-4473; 887-396-6386

Missouri---- www.mhdc.com

Nevada--- www.dbi.state.nv.us

New Hampshire--- www.nhhfa.org

North Dakota--- www.ndhfa.state.nd.us

Rhode Island--- www.rihousing.com

Virginia---- www.dhcd.vipnet.org

Washington--- www.cted.wa.gov

$ 2,700 a Year for Rent-- www.rurdev.usda.gov

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Evictions: Know The Law

Are you facing an eviction? How did your landlord let you know? What are your rights? What can you do to ensure the process is fair?

We have compiled the best resources for tenant/landlord laws from the U.S. and Canada. Empower yourself.

Wikipedia details state eviction law, BC Canada & California laws pertaining to tenant-landlord rights, related links.

Forums with discussions regarding eviction notices, lease agreements, roommates, noisy neighbors and related tenant concerns.

Canada laws concerning tenant and landlord agreements.

Landlord Tenant Law Director

General advice for tenants facing eviction including issues related to nonpayment of rent, lease violations, health & safety concerns, bankruptcy, filing a counter claim and tips on eviction court procedures.

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We Need Resource Testers

In every major city there are agencies that claim to support women and to empower them. We aim to test out these resources and report on which are actually useful and which agencies aren't.

We are looking for Resource Testers from every city and every country. If you are interested in being a Resource Tester to represent your city and can write a report on your experiences, please do contact our Executive Assistant and she will provide you with the guidelines.

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Free Legal Help

Compiled by B.J. Schmidt

Do you need legal help? Are you stumbling against the odds due to the lack of resources in your area? Here are a few free legal resources you may want to try. Don't give up.

Free legal help with Family, Consumer, housing income, Work, Children and Senior issues
www.lsc.gov

Help for Families fighting for Veterans Benefits;
www.nvlsp.org

Free legal assistance for Domestic Violence:
www.ndvh.org

10,000 Lawyers that work for free:
www.abanet.org/soc/probono/pip.html

Free Lawyers will fight for your Rights:
www.aclu.org/

Free Legal help for Breast Cancer Patients:
www.cwlc.org/

Free Women's Law Centers:
www.wlcmd.org and www.nwwlc.org

Free Legal help for people with disabilities:
www.dredf.org

Legal help to fight Your Union at work:
www.nrtw.org

Free legal help for Welfare Rights:
www.lincproject.org/

Free Legal help for Home Schooling Rights:
www.hslda.org

Free Consulting in Sex Discrimination Law suits:
www.aauw.org

Free legal rights for women's Issues:
www.legalmomentum.org

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Work At Home Opportunities For Moms

As women in the world recognize their skill and intellect, many are seeking the freedom to work from home to spend more time with their families. There are many options for this type of "home work" which may be sought out with consistent research. My Savvy Sisters has you covered. We've found the best resource articles and websites for you to peruse as you continue your search.


Rat Race Rebellion

Women For Hire

The Work At Home Woman

Freelance Mom

Home Based Working Moms

Work At Home Opportunities

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Free Rides To Take Your Child To The Doctor

The Federal Transit Administration has created a free transportation program which benefits individuals with disabilities, older adults, and people with low incomes. Parents can use this program to get free rides on federal transit to take their children to the doctor.

For a better description of this program you may view this document or call FTA at 202-366-4020.

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Emergency Home Repair Resources By State

North Carolina

http://www.mtnhousing.org/services/emergency/index.php

Bloomington, Indiana

http://bloomington.in.gov/documents/viewDocument.php?document_id=2594

Concord, California

http://www.ci.concord.ca.us/living/housing/

Lorain, Ohio

http://www.lccaa.net/content.aspx?PID=19

Virginia

http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/HousingPreservationRehabilitation/Emergency_HomeRepairProgram.htm

Arizona

http://www.csainc.org/home-repair-assistance.html

Peoria, Arizona

http://www.peoriaaz.gov/content2.aspx?id=20648

New Hampshire

http://www.nhhfa.org/ho_ehrl.cfm

Wichita, Kansas

http://www.wichita.gov/CityOffices/Housing/HeartOfWichita/EmergencyRepairProgram.htm

San Jose, California

http://www.sjhousing.org/program/repairs.html

Denver, Colorado

http://www.renewdenver.org/housing-rehabilitation/emergency-home-repair-program.html

King County, Washington

http://www.kingcounty.gov/socialservices/Housing/ServicesAndPrograms/Services/HousingRepair.aspx

Orlando, Florida

http://www.cityoforlando.net/housing/Housing%20Rehab%20Programs.htm

Georgia

http://www.southstarcdc.org/press/ERP_Program.html

Oakland, California

http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/CEDA/o/hcd/s/HousingRepairRehabPrograms/DOWD008716

Fremont, California

http://www.fremont.gov/index.aspx?NID=436

South Carolina

http://www.gcra-sc.org/programs/featured-programs/emergency-home-repair.html

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