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Conference turris::womannotes-v1

Title:ARCHIVE-- Topics of Interest to Women, Volume 1 --ARCHIVE
Notice:V1 is closed. TURRIS::WOMANNOTES-V5 is open.
Moderator:REGENT::BROOMHEAD
Created:Thu Jan 30 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 30 1995
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:873
Total number of notes:22329

540.0. "info needed" by CGVAX2::RANDALL (margaret) Thu Nov 05 1987 13:39

    I'm not sure this is the appropriate place to enter this, but
    hopefully someone out there and give me some leads.
    
    Heres the problem:
    
    We have a young girl working here who has had an unbelievable
    life.  Shes been hit with one tradegy after another.  She has
    missed a considerable amount of work due to truly justified
    illnesses.  She is the mother of a two year -  We've taken a
    few collections here to help her out, but thats something 
    that can't continue.  It's at point where buying food or pay
    the rent has become an option.  She lives in Pepprell, Ma.
    
    Does anyone out there know of some agencies that she might
    contact for some asssistance.  She's up against the "you make
    too much money to get state or federal aid" but not enough to
    eat.  
    
    The purpose and I want to re-establish is just to get some leads
    on possible assistance offer by the town, state or government.
    
    Thanks for any help you might shed on this.
    
    Margaret Randall
    
    
    
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540.1Here's alittle...CSTVAX::MPOWELLThu Nov 05 1987 14:5110
    If she has transportation she can go to Ayer Confederated Church
    on Washington street, Ayer.  Every Thursday they give out food vouchures
    for Dairy products, juices, eggs, and cereal.  Its not alot but
    in can help.  I think its a 25.00 vouchure.  You don't have to apply,
    you just go up there if you need it! 
    
    I would really like to help in any way I can, if she would like
    to call me for directions or something I am at DTN 276-9387.
    
    Tanya
540.2I'm living the lifeNCVAX1::COOPERMoving to AtlantisFri Nov 06 1987 17:0216
    Margaret, this is an interesting topic.  Unfortunately, I am in
    the same situation as the "young girl" in your office.  If you'ld
    give her my name and number, maybe we can talk and if nothing else,
    I can be supportive to her understanding what she's going through.
    
    Being that I live in a different state then you are located, I can't
    give any infor on agency's that help in that area.  Unfortunately,
    here there are none.  But I can certainly understand her situation
    and hopefully I can offer, if nothing else, some advice.
    
    CC
    
    
    DTN 442-2119
    Outside 612-851-2119
    or VAXmail NCVAX1::COOPER
540.3Food pantries/meal servicesDINER::SHUBINThere's noplace like noplaceMon Nov 09 1987 09:4915
    There are food pantries and meal services in many towns. I work at one
    in Acton, MA, which serves a hot meal, and provides groceries and
    clothing to anyone who needs it. It's called Community Supper, and is
    open on Wednesday nights, 5:30 until 7pm in the South Acton
    Congregational Church, on School Street.  

    I'll try to remember to ask tonight what may be available in Peperell
    or nearby towns.  In any case, she can call the Department of Social
    Services, or the Office for Children and ask what's available.

    (By the way, as of tonight, I become the publicity director at
    Community Supper. If anyone's interested in making donations or
    volunteering to do anything at all, contact me. End of public-service
    announcement).
540.4SUPER::HENDRICKSNot another learning experience!Fri Nov 13 1987 07:517
    I just heard about a group house in Pepperell which is looking for
    roommates.  The rent is $266/month.  I don't know if they are open
    to people with children or not, but if she wants me to check on
    it, send me mail.  
         
    Holly
    
540.5Digital WILL help!FDCV13::CALCAGNIA.F.F.A.Thu Nov 19 1987 19:598
    
    Have this girl go to E.A.P. it's one of the best programs in the
    industry. 
    They form no opinions, just help and advice.
    
    Have her give it a shot, got nothing to lose and a lot to gain.
    Cal.
    
540.6EAP?HPSCAD::TWEXLERFri Nov 20 1987 09:393
    Ahem, excuse my ignorance, but, what is EAP?
    
    Tamar
540.7COLORS::TARBETMargaret MairhiFri Nov 20 1987 10:177
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    Employee Assistance Program...a short-term-counseling and referral
    service that's funded by DEC but has no other relationship to DEC
    (i.e., it's _entirely_ confidential).  Pretty good people.
    
    						=maggie