... a free online resource for Massachusetts residents in need of housing, food, health care, and other basic services MassResources.org provides useful information about a wide range of assistance programs for people in need living in Massachusetts. It provides information on what benefits are available, how to apply, eligibility requirements, benefit amounts, and answers to commonly asked questions. MassResources.org presents this information in a logical manner. Select the type of assistance you need from the drop down menu and follow the links to learn about the various federal, state, and local programs in Massachusetts to help you. For many programs, you can download an application form or use an Eligibility Check to see if you are likely to qualify.  Congress recently passed the 2008 Housing Tax Credits, including a new housing tax credit for first-time homebuyers and an increased property tax deduction for homeowners who don't itemize deductions.

Benefit Screener Use our Benefit Screener to see which programs can help you. Eligibility Checks Find out if you are likely to qualify for these benefits: MassHealth Food stamps Fuel assistance TAFDC EAEDC Rent assistance SSI What's new?  (What is RSS?) This web site was developed by CRI, Inc., an independent non-profit organization.

Notes: All content and eligibility checks on this web site are copyright protected. They are provided free of charge for personal use or to assist others. This web site is run by a not-for-profit organization, Community Resources Information, Inc.  As such, this web site is not run by and is not affiliated with the federal government, or Massachusetts state government, or any government-funded program.

Residents of Worcester, Massachusetts and surrounding towns can find local benefit program information on our community-based web site WorcesterResources.org.

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