Accion

Agency	Accion
Address
Website	http://www.accion.org/
Phone	(617) 625-7080
Hours of Operation	Appointment only.
Eligibility Requirements	Back to Business Loan Fund - provided for businesses affected by the Hurricane. Applicant must have been in business two years prior to Katrina or a new business aiding in Recovery/Reconstruction.
Documents Required	Contact for more information.
Description of Services	Provide assistance to improve financial stature, for example "micro" loans and business training to low income women and men interested in a business venture.

Air Force Aid Society - (Airman & Family Readiness Center )

Agency	Air Force Aid Society - (Airman & Family Readiness Center )
Address	81 FSS/FSFR 500 Fisher St., #110, Keesler AFB MS 39534
Website	www.afas.org
Phone	(228) 376-8728, Fax: (228) 377-3063
Hours of Operation	Monday-Friday 7am-5pm (except every other Friday).
Eligibility Requirements	Active duty and retired Air Force members, Air National Guard and Reservists on Active Duty for more than 30 days, military spouse, and child must have member's approval.
Documents Required	A letter from 1st Sgt, documentation for need, current LES.
Description of Services	Provides financial assistance, interest free loan/sometimes grants; Air Force only assistance provided for basic necessities such as: rent, food, utilities, emergency travel, and car repair for essential transportation.

BenefitsCheckup

Agency	BenefitsCheckup
Address	N/A
Website	www.benefitscheckup.org
Phone	N/A
Hours of Operation	Website available 24/7.
Eligibility Requirements	N/A
Documents Required	Contact for more information.
Description of Services	BenefitsCheckup is the nation's most comprehensive online service to screen for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over). It contains over 1,450 different programs from all fifty states (including the District of Columbia). On average there are 50 to 70 programs available to individuals per state. In addition to identifying the programs that a person may be eligible to receive, Benefits Checkup also provides a detailed description of the programs, local contacts for additional information (typically the addresses and phone numbers of where to apply for the programs), and materials to help successfully apply for each program. BenefitsCheckUp was developed to address a concerning problem: millions of older adults are eligible for benefits, but not receiving them. Ranging from health coverage to supplemental income to help in paying utility bills, there are millions of older adults who could benefit from a wide array of public programs if they knew about them and how to apply for them. BenefitsCheckUp is designed to help you.

Bethesda Project

Agency	Bethesda Project
Address	225 Main St., Biloxi, MS 39530
Website	www.bethesdaprojectinc.org
Phone	(228) 432-8320, (888)-983-4387
Hours of Operation	Monday,Tuesday,Thursday 9am-8pm Wednesday,Friday 9am-6pm.  Saturday By Appointment only.
Eligibility Requirements	Contact for more information.
Documents Required	Contact for more information.
Description of Services	Rental Issues Bethesda Project Inc. counselors provide assistance to renters, including what to look for in a rental home. Landlord, tenant rights and responsibilities are also explained. Homebuyers Club Bethesda Project Inc. holds monthly meetings where parents of school-aged children can work with a counselor to implement a plan for homeownership! Life Skills Self-sufficiency education programs provide an understanding as to the importance of managing life - including family, fun, career and financial management. Budget Counseling This class stresses the importance of budgeting and the savings process by working with an individual to develop a realistic budget that includes a consistent pattern of saving. Credit Counseling Bethesda Project Inc. counselors work with the client to develop a plan of action for clearing up past credit issues while maintaining current credit. Foreclosure Counseling Bethesda Project Inc counselors will work with you and provide alternatives to foreclosure by assisting homeowners in evaluating their financial status and helping them work with lenders to establish a forbearance agreement Pre-Purchase Counseling Bethesda Project Inc. counselors will provide information on the home buying process, including credit and budgeting, selection of a REALTOR®, mortgage products and the closing process Post-Purchase Counseling Bethesda Project Inc. counselors will provide information on home maintenance, budget and finances to prevent foreclosure.

Modest Needs

Agency	Modest Needs
Address
Website	www.modestneeds.org
Phone
Hours of Operation
Eligibility Requirements	Refer to website for more information.
Documents Required
Description of Services	If you're facing a short-term financial crisis but don't qualify for conventional types of assistance, we want to help. You can complete our short application online in just about ten minutes. They prefer that the client apply directly.