TOPIC OF CHOICE HAVE YOU HEARD OF 211? This is an online portal that gives you information on several essential topics...here is a picture of their page and the translation just below each topic that you can search for. Just enter HERE to access the site. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ On the top left side where it says "Fall River, MA" you can enter the city where you live, and then click on one of these topics: ​ in the first row Addiction and Recovery - Addiction and Recovery Adolescent & Youth Services - Services for teenagers and young people Education - Education Elder Care - Elderly care Fitness - Gymnastics Food - Food Goods - Items Help Escape Violence - Help Escape Violence Housing - Housing Income/Financial Assistance - Income/Financial Assistance Legal Aid - Legal help LGBTQ - LGBTQ ​ in the second row Medical Care & Insurance - Medical Care & Insurance Mental Health - Mental health Nutrition - Nutrition Parenting - Childcare Sexual Health & Testing - Sexual Health & Testing Special Needs - Special Needs Transportation - Transport Utilities - Utilities Work - Work ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

services Our mission is to empower individuals by providing culturally competent services, facilitating access to essential information and resources across a variety of life domains, while promoting independence and self-sufficiency. ​ At Source Hub, we understand the importance of cultural competency in our services. We recognize that each individual we serve comes from a rich and diverse cultural heritage, and we are dedicated to ensuring that our interactions are respectful, welcoming and sensitive to these unique cultural experiences. Our commitment to cultural competency is embedded in everything we do, allowing us to provide truly meaningful and accessible services. Application for Citizenship and DACA Renewal Citizenship The Citizenship Clinic is a vital community initiative that provides comprehensive assistance and resources for legal permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. This program provides legal guidance, document preparation, interview practice, and support for the naturalization process, ensuring that eligible residents have the opportunity to become U.S. citizens. By removing barriers to citizenship and promoting civic engagement, this clinic empowers individuals to fully participate in American society by embracing the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. We offer this program in partnership with the MIRA Coalition. You can apply for your citizenship if you had your green card for 5 years, or if married to an American citizens you only need 3 years. Keep in mind that if you receive any public benefit, your process can be sent with a fee waver to immigration. Calendar: 2024 January 19 at 10am. For any questions, or to register for the next clinic, contact MIRA at 617-350-5480 extension 200 or send an email to citizenship@miracoalition.org DACA Renewal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals, refer to the process by which individuals who previously received DACA status can apply to extend their deportation protections and work authorization, allowing them to live and work in the United States without fear of deportation. We offer this service in partnership with the MIRA Coalition. Calendar: 2024 January 19 at 10am. For any questions, or to register with next clinic, contact MIRA at 617-350-5480 extension 200 or send an email to citizenship@miracoalition.org For more information about our services contact us: 508-558-1044

Heating bill help ​ There are several agencies that can help you with your heating bill. Eligibility is based on family size and annual income of each family member aged 18 and over. ​ This program provides assistance through a fixed benefit amount for the cost of the primary heating source that includes, but is not limited to: Oil Electricity Natural gas Propane Kerosene wood Coal If eligible, discounts are automatically given on: electricity bills directly to the company gas bills directly to the company Payments for actual use or fuel delivery are made directly to the heating supplier for primary energy needs from November 1st to April 30th, except when the cost of heating is included in the rent. Eligibility / Selection Criteria There are several factors that affect a family's eligibility. Eligibility is based on family size and annual gross income of each family member aged 18 and over. Household income cannot exceed 60% of estimated state median income ​ ​ Please contact your local fuel service agency for detailed information on the criteria used. ​​ for eligibility. ​ on this page and just choose your city from a list of agencies that provide help services. Contact the one closest to your home. ​ Citizens for Citizens, for example, serves the Fall River, Assonet, Freetown, Rehoboth, Swansea, Somerset, Seekonk, Westport, Taunton, Berkley, Dighton, and Lakeville area. Documents required for their program: You must have at least one family member who is American or holds a green card to be eligible. Children born here will do too. ​ Enrollment process: You can use the online portal for new customers and returning customers, either in person by calling 508-679-0041 / 508-823-6346 or by emailing fuelmail@cfcinc.org to make an appointment. ​ For more information about Citizens for Citizens visit the page below: ​ ​ ​

Furniture and household goods donation ​ If you need furniture for your home, here in the state of MA there are some options for you to receive help. One of them is the donation centerHousehold Goods in Acton and My Brother's Keepe r which provides furniture for low-income people. ​ In order to arrange a furniture pick-up day, a community service organization must make a reference in your favor. At thesite from House Hold Goods has a list of agencies that can make these references. MAPS can also make these references, call one of the numbers listed on the website (all speak Portuguese). BRACE from Framingham can make these applications, but you have to go to their office in person. ​ When an appointment is scheduled, only two family members can enter the building to choose what they need, and they cannot go back to the facility to get what did not fit in the truck. It is important that you rent a truck from U-Hall to use on the day of the appointment. ​ Another agency that can help you is "My Brother's Keeper ". They deliver the furniture to your house. Just call the number of the place that serves the area where you live and place your order. ​ ​ ​ ​

HEALTH Read More The SSTAR team will be offering health check-ups, prescriptions, STI testing, wound care, substance use treatment, and will also be making appointments with the doctors at their clinic for people who do not have a primary care physician. ​ Bring your medications, identification, and your health insurance card if you have it. ​ ​ HealthFirst will be offering MassHealth and Health Connector health insurance renewals. ​ ​ It is necessary to have​ -The blue envelope the insurance sent you or your MassHealth card ​ They will also be scheduling appointments for people who need to sign up for MassHealth at their clinic. ​ ​ ​ ​ CITIZENSHIP

Gas / Electricity Account Process to connect, transfer or cancel electricity or gas bill with National Grid ​ 1.Call to 1-800-322-3223 and press the asterisk (*) as soon as you hear the message"For Spanish mark asterisk now" two.When to listen: "In a nutshell, tell me your reason for the call" Say nothing and wait for the next message. 3.When you finish the message you say: "Commit services" To start services, "Transfer services" in case you are changing location, or "Cancel Services" . ​ 4. Soon after, it will ask you to enter the zip code where you live. 5. The system will ask you to press 1 for gas or 2 for electricity. ​ 6. Wait for someone to pick up. As soon as you answer it says"Do you speak Portuguese?" and then the person who answered will put a person who speaks your language on the line. ​ IMPORTANT If you only have a passport to open a gas or electricity bill, you will need to send a copy, plus another form of identification, such as a letter with your name, or a copy of your debit or credit card, to this email address: samne@nationalgrid.com together with the customer number they will provide you during your call (customer id number) Once you send this email, you will receive another one confirming that the documents were received, and soon after another one email confirming the start of your service. No need to call National Grid again. That's all it takes to get your services turned on. ​ ​ ​ If you have Social and a driver's license, you can click on this page to create your account and start internet services. ​ ​ ​

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Apart from the paid classes offered in several places, in every city there are non-profit agencies that offer free English classes to the public. ​ Enter the city where you live on the website below so that you can have a list of places closest to you that offer English classes: ​ ​ ​ In between HERE to find information on locations across the state that offer free English lessons and also some locations that offer a more affordable price. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ENGLISH CLASSES

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low cost clothing Every town has stores selling used clothes in great condition for a super low price. Here are sore thrift calls. To find one in your city, just enterhere and put your zip code where it says "find a store" to find used clothing Savers stores. There's also another used clothing line called Salvation Army, so find a store in your area betweenhere and put your zip code where it says "find a thrift store". In them you will find what you need at a very low price. Many of them have labels in different colors, where each day a color is offered for a 50% discount. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Victim's Compensation This is a government aid to the community regardless of their immigration status, offered to victims of crime or dependents of victims of homicide. Victim's comp offers up to $25,000 to cover funeral costs, medical or dental costs, equipment, medications, therapies, make up for lost wages, clean up the crime scene, help with security, and therapy for parents of victims. of minors. In rare cases of brain damage and other serious injuries, and offered up to $50,000. These payments are made as receipts and evidence are sent to the state. ​ Those qualified for this assistance are people who were victims of crime who were made a report with the police within 5 days of the event. If it has passed that date, the reason for the delay must be stated. The victim must be cooperating with the authority in investigating and prosecuting the case, unless he or she has a just cause to which he or she cannot cooperate. The application must be sent within 3 years of the crime. It is important that you send the application with all the necessary documentation so that the case can move quickly. Click here to go to the application ​ Once filled, just send it by these means: ​ Office of Attorney General, Victim Compensation & Assistance Division One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108 ​ Phone: (617) 727-2200 ext. 2160 Fax: (617) 742-6262 TTY: (617) 727-4765 Email: VCCorrespondence@state.ma.us ​ ​ ​