Friday, February 18, 2011

Thriving in Tough Times

From the beginnings of territorial days Kansans have at times lived through tough times. Drought, debt, dust... most all of us have been knocked down at some time or another.

Fortunately during these tough times there have often been others ready to offer a hand up. Neighbors and strangers have reached out to one another as well as government, institutions, organizations and religious bodies. Kansans have proven themselves to be generous in their time and talents in assisting those in need.

Two years ago staff at the State Library of Kansas began at website called "Thriving in Tough Times." The site provides resources to assist Kansans in finding a new job, figuring out how to refinance a home mortgage, where to turn to for help with medical costs/treatment and many other issues pressing in during our current tough times. The site, recently revamped, can be found online at:

http://thrivingintoughtimes.wordpress.com/

Within Thriving in Tough Times you'll find help in these areas:

Employment & Training
(Agencies, organizations and others who can help you with finding employment, career planning, applying for unemployment benefits, disability and veterans' assistance, training and GED information, and other related resources)

Finances
(Agencies, organizations and others who can help you with utility bills, grocery bills, tax assistance, military benefits, family assistance, housing and other services)

Housing
(Agencies, organizations and others who can help you with housing needs, questions, financial assistance sources, utilities assistance, support group locations and other services.)

Health
(Agencies, organizations and others who can help you with medical needs, health insurance questions, financial assistance sources, support group locations and other service)

Families
(Agencies, organizations and others who can help you with family, questions, financial assistance sources, support group locations and other services for infants through seniors)

Get Help at your local library!
(Local libraries, agencies, organizations and others who can help you)

If you or your agency would like to add/ edit content and links on this site, send an email to the Janie Rutherford at the State Library, janier@kslib.info. You'll receive an invitation to join the site.

Article contact: Bill Sowers
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