WAP enables low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy-efficient. The US Department of Energy provides the funding for the program, which is then administered by individual state officials. Because these energy improvements are long lived, the utility savings of individual homeowners can add up quite substantially over time.

Melvin Weinstein Parkinson's Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that offers assistance to individuals living with Parkinson's disease that are facing financial hardships. You can download a form on this Web site and specifically list your needs for assistance (from help with rent or mortgage payments to purchasing mobility aids). This Web site also links to a list of resources that may be able to help with prescription drug costs.

NEAR is a free service for people who want information on where to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LI-HEAP). Through this program, eligible, low-income applicants may be able to obtain help paying a portion of their energy bill.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a federal agency providing funding to state and local organizations to help families with children. Visit this Web site for assistance paying utility bills, finding links for rental assistance programs, and obtaining information on Medicaid.