Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Find Volunteer Opportunities Near You
Volunteering is a great way to become involved in your community. Find opportunities near you.
USA.gov: End-of-Year Charity Giving Tips from the IRS
As 2012 comes to a close, individuals and businesses need to remember some key tax provisions for making contributions to charity. The IRS offers these reminders for year-end giving:
- To deduct monetary donations you must have a bank record or written document from the charity stating the…
USA.gov: Get Through the Holiday Blues
The holidays aren’t joyous for everyone. This time of year can bring stress and feelings of loneliness. Exercise, focusing on positive relationships, and doing things that you find rewarding can help with depression. Get tips on what to do if you feel depressed.
Keep in mind that winter…
Do Your Loved Ones Know Your Wishes for End-of-Life Care and Beyond?
Learn about advance directives and make a plan.
Get Help Paying Your Home Heating Bills this Winter
If you can’t afford to pay your winter heating bill, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may be able to help with:
- Home energy bills
- Energy crisis
- Weatherization and energy-related home repairs
Assistance is available to low-income families who spend a large portion of income on home heating and cooling.
Contact your state or Indian tribe or tribal organization agency for eligibility requirements and to apply. For help applying, you can also call 1.866.NRG.NEAR (674.6327)
Image description: If you’re planning to cook a traditional Thanksgiving meal, you can order this magnet and other free publications to help keep your food and guests safe.
How to Keep Food Safe During a Power Outage
If you lost power, find out how to tell if your food is safe once power is restored.
USA.gov: Disability.gov Offers Resources in Support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Did you know October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)? NDEAM celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and raises awareness about disability employment issues. This year’s theme, “A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce: What Can YOU Do?” recognizes…
Five Tips to Make Your Halloween Safe
These five tips will help kids have a safe Halloween. Share it with the children in your life.
Learn Your Rights After a Mastectomy
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer and need to have a mastectomy, you have certain rights under the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998. Learn about what benefits your health plan is required to provide.
