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Nearly 1 in 2 Families Are Struggling With Addiction

As news of the opioid epidemic are on front pages around the country, that and other substance abuse problems plague almost half of America's families. Portions of the trouble continue to rise year........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstOct 16th, 2019

Housing, insurance costs eat away at Central Floridians" food budget

“Rent eats first.” Those three words describe a dilemma — and silent crisis — many families are struggling with right now in Central Florida and beyond......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 11th, 2024

Why China Is Struggling to Boost Its Birthrate

Please have more babies. That’s China’s message for couples after decades of limiting most families to just one child. Why the turnabout? China is aging. China’s working-age population has been shrinking, and projections show that one quarter .....»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 11th, 2021

Biden just recited his wish list for struggling American families. Now he has to deliver.

Biden's American Families Act promises low and middle-income households financial breathing room, such as more tax credits, lower healthcare costs, and two free years of community college......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 30th, 2021

Biden just recited his wish list for struggling American families. Now he has to deliver.

Biden's American Families Act promises low and middle-income households financial breathing room, such as more tax credits, lower healthcare costs, and two free years of community college......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 30th, 2021

Military families are struggling to compete in a hot real-estate market as sellers opt for cash or conventional offers over government-backed loans for veterans

At Fort Bragg, the largest US Army base by population, military buyers are at a disadvantage to civilians, one broker said. PeopleImages/Getty Images PeopleImages/Getty Images Military members and veterans hoping to buy a house with a VA loa.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

Despite trillions in coronavirus aid, many US families are still struggling to pay for basic necessities like food and rent

New research indicates that the pandemic government aid didn't ease the financial problems faced by families earning less th.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytFeb 21st, 2021

What’s in Biden’s $1.9 trillion emergency coronavirus plan

The rescue proposal covers a national vaccination program, direct aid for struggling families and relief for small businesses and communities......»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 14th, 2021

Dare to Care Executive Director Brian Riendeau stepping down

Dare to Care has increased its food distribution by 150% in his tenure, provided food for 23 million meals last year and reached more struggling families and children under this leader's guidance......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 5th, 2021

At Ivanka Trump’s urging, White House announces new $1.5 billion in funding for Farmers to Families Food Box program

The Trump administration is pumping new money into a program that has been a lifeline for struggling families during the pandemic.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 4th, 2021

A time to splurge or a time to scrape by: Holidays expose widening disparity among U.S. families

Many families are spending freely after a tough year, while millions of others are struggling. “How can we think about Christmas when we don’t know how we’re going to survive?".....»»

Category: topSource: washpostDec 17th, 2020

The year of two Christmases: Holiday season exposes widening disparity among American families

Many families are splurging after a tough year, while millions of others say they’re struggling to get by. “How can we think about Christmas when we don’t know how we’re going to survive?".....»»

Category: topSource: washpostDec 17th, 2020

Initiative gains local backing to aid struggling families amid the pandemic

Oakland, Calif.-based the Family Independence Initiative (FII), a national organization focused on alleviating poverty, had to expedite its San Antonio market expansion because of the need caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. With the backing of the H. .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 11th, 2020

How initiatives work to feed hungry families while helping local restaurants recover

With an increase in demand and restaurants struggling to weather the Covid-19 pandemic, many organizations have come together to raise funds to help the San Antonio Food Bank ensure that it continues to complete its mission of fighting hunger. T.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 28th, 2020

The $600 federal boost to unemployment checks that was meant to aid struggling families is triggering some confusion

Associated Press A $600 federal boost to unemployment payments has caused some confusion, with some people are now earning more in unemployment than they were while working. Some current.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 26th, 2020

United Airlines workers come to the rescue of Houston families left hungry by coronavirus

United Airlines employees are pitching in to help the Houston Food Bank now that so many residents are struggling because of the coronav.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayApr 21st, 2020

Trump announces $19B program to help agriculture sector

President Trump on Friday announced a $19 billion program to help the struggling agriculture sector and distribute food to families in need amid the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 17th, 2020

NerdWallet: How can couples manage the sky-high costs of infertility treatments?

Steep costs and scant insurance coverage leave families struggling to pay on their own......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 17th, 2020

1 in 7 American families struggle to pay medical bills

That represents a big drop from the nearly 20% of families struggling with medical bills in 2011......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralFeb 12th, 2020

Multi-faith coalition could answer the prayers of New Yorkers struggling with housing affordability

Millions of families in New York are struggling to find a quality home at an affordable price during our continuing housing crisis. This is a statewide crisis even though so much media att.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyDec 10th, 2019

"You"ll get there eventually, and it"s well worth it": Couple"s inspiring transformation photos show recovery from drug addiction

Brent Walker/Facebook Brent and Ashley Walker each began struggling with substance use at around nine years old. However.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderAug 10th, 2019