San Jose agency plans low-income homes at transit station - San Jose SpotlightVTA plans 45 townhomes at Branham light rail station, including affordable options for extremely low-income earners in Santa Clara County.
More than 10,000 low-income Toronto seniors missing out on old age benefits: report | CBC NewsMany low-income Torontonians are missing out on Old Age Security benefits due to complex application processes and language barriers.
This Mom Wants You To Reframe How You Think About Toy DrivesConsider the feelings and needs of recipients when giving during the holidays, rather than focusing solely on the act of giving.
Affordable Housing Lottery Opens in Crown HeightsWeeksville Place offers 100% affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, and the homeless, with rents starting from $454 per month.
More than half of low-paid Londoners report using foodbanks in last yearMany low-paid Londoners struggle with basic living needs, evidenced by significant foodbank usage.
City Council seeks expansion of Fair Fares transit discount to 650,000 more New Yorkers: report | amNewYorkExpanding Fair Fares benefits more low-income New Yorkers, improving accessibility to transportation and basic necessities.
Council Speaker Wants Fair Fares to Reach More Working New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York CityExpanding eligibility for Fair Fares program to 200 percent of the federal poverty level is proposed.Current Fair Fares threshold excludes many low-income New Yorkers.
City Council seeks expansion of Fair Fares transit discount to 650,000 more New Yorkers: report | amNewYorkExpanding Fair Fares benefits more low-income New Yorkers, improving accessibility to transportation and basic necessities.
Council Speaker Wants Fair Fares to Reach More Working New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York CityExpanding eligibility for Fair Fares program to 200 percent of the federal poverty level is proposed.Current Fair Fares threshold excludes many low-income New Yorkers.
Why did I cry when I was approved for $271 of food stamps this month?The struggle of surviving on low-income as a writer is real, leading to applying for government assistance.