From 2020 to 2021, there were three separate stimulus checks — or Economic Impact Payments — sent out to eligible U.S. households. These checks totaled up to $3,200 per income tax filer and up to ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, but other initiatives are available to help seniors stretch their food budgets. According to USA.gov, ...

A COVID-era federal rental assistance program in Columbus and Franklin County is ending on September 30. The program distributed over $218 million to residents during its operation. Several new and ...

In August 2025, internet users shared a rumor that U.S. President Donald Trump had capped housing rental assistance to two years. The measure was a real part of the discretionary budget proposal for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maddison Cremeans and her children rely on Foundation Communities for extra help during lean months. (Credit: Maddison Cremeans) ...

With the government shutdown still in effect as of Oct. 31st, 2025, a full pay period without a paycheck now passed, and rent due on the first of the month for many, a lot of furloughed workers may be ...

The announcement came as the federal government shutdown entered its 30th day. Metro Action Commission emergency programs for things like rent and mortgage aid, prescription assistance and utility ...