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Feeling the Economic Crunch?

Get HelpWith record home foreclosures, restrictions in the credit market, and increasing gasoline and food costs, all Arizonans are impacted by the economy right now. This project was designed to provide useful tips and resources to help you weather through the current tough economic times.

You can help others who are feeling the economic crunch by encouraging families, friends, neighbors, colleagues and people you come into contact with at work or school to visit this website. You can also print and hand out the information below. Finally, if you are able to help others in need, please consider giving to the United Way or volunteering your time.

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Behind on Mortgage PaymentsBehind on your mortgage payment or facing foreclosure?

Free counseling service is available, act now. Call Arizona’s toll-free hotline: 1-877-448-1211, or go online to www.housingaz.com.

 

 

 

Lost a JobRecently lost your job or worried about lay-offs?

For unemployment insurance and employment or training resources go to www.arizonaworkforceconnection.com.

 

 

 

Family StressExperiencing more family stress than usual?

Find information about health care, wellness and counseling at www.azdhs.gov or www.myazhealthandwellness.com.

 

 

 

Trouble paying billsHaving trouble paying the bills?

Check out www.arizonaselfhelp.org to see if you qualify for government assistance. For a complete list of services, money management resources and ideas for how to make your dollar stretch further call Community Information and Referral at 602-263-8856 or 1-800-352-3792 in Central and Northern Arizona, or 1-888-575-2111 in Southern Arizona.