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Most counties in Colorado eligible for disaster relief
July 4, 2012 7:28 AM
DENVER (AP) - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says 62 of Colorado's 64 counties qualify for federal disaster relief due to drought conditions. Gov. John Hickenlooper says Vilsack notified him Tuesday that he was designating all of the state's counties, except Delta and San Juan counties, as primary disaster areas. The... more » -
WIC in Pueblo taking new clients
April 4, 2012 6:47 AM
The special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, or WIC, says they have room for more clients. The Pueblo County Health Department says they are encouraging families to call and learn if they qualify for the assistance. The programs goal is to help keep pregnant and... more » -
Cantor says Congress will find assistance funds
May 29, 2011 1:44 PM
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) - House Majority Leader Eric Cantor says the people in Joplin, Mo., won't have to worry about federal assistance following a monster tornado one week ago. Speaking on CBS' Face the Nation, Cantor said Congress will find the money, and that it's waiting for President Barack... more » -
Conn. to help inmates pare child-support bills
May 1, 2011 1:31 PM
ENFIELD, Conn. (AP) - Authorities in Connecticut are taking steps to help prison inmates cope with a problem that affects them and inmates around the nation: child-support debts that mount while they're behind bars. The state's Judicial Branch says 36 percent of its open child-support cases involve more than... more » -
Families wait month or longer for food benefits
March 31, 2011 6:03 PM
People in Pueblo County who rely on food assistance from the government are frustrated. There's such a large backlog some are having to wait over a month for help--and this isn't a new problem. The government offers help with food for people who don't have a lot of money.... more » -
Has food assistance program improved?
March 31, 2011 11:28 AM
It appears some people are still waiting a long time to get food assistance benefits in Pueblo County. In November 2010, News First 5 talked to several people who waited a month or longer to receive benefits. Six months have passed by and News First 5 wanted to know if... more » -
El Paso County gets extra money for food distribution
April 16, 2010 5:05 PM
El Paso County will receive $350,000 in federal funds to address the growing strain on existing resources related to administering the Food Assistance Program. The funds will be used to pay for temporary staff and overtime to insure the El Paso County Department of Human Services is processing Food Assistance... more » -
Free tax help available if you earn less than $49K
April 1, 2010 1:03 PM
Time is running out to file your taxes. The tax deadline is April 15. If you still need to file your taxes, you may qualify for free help. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) offers free income tax preparation for low to moderate income families. The service is available... more » -
Government cracks down on loan modification scams
February 4, 2010 1:31 PM
The government is cracking down on companies that advertise help for troubled homeowners but often turn out to be scam artists. The Federal Trade Commission said Thursday it would propose to ban those foreclosure rescue services from collecting payment up front. Instead, they could only collect money if they... more » -
Agencies ready to help struggling families this winter
October 19, 2009 8:11 PM
Natural gas inventories are at a record high, which means many Americans may pay less on their heating bills this winter. However, Energy Outreach Colorado says in this poor economy thousands will need help paying their bills. The group wants to remind everyone, November 1 is the first day you... more » -
Agencies ready to help struggling families this winter
October 19, 2009 8:04 PM
Natural gas inventories are at a record high, which means many Americans may pay less on their heating bills this winter. However, Energy Outreach Colorado says in this poor economy thousands will need help paying their bills. The group wants to remind everyone, November 1 is the first day you... more »
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