Here is a handy list of frugal/free stuff of all varieties. This is a constantly evolving permanent page so check back often and don't forget to bookmark this page! If you have a Handy Dandy Link then please leave the info in the comments section. As always, links open in a new window.

• 1 800 Charity Cars - Provides cars, insurance down payment, plates & service warranty to needy families
• Craigslist - Free/low cost items, housing, etc. Be careful of scammers
• Dress For Success - Free clothing for low income women USA & Internationally
• Free Certificate Classes Online - from Goodwill Community Foundation
• Freecycle - Free item swap
• Feeding America - Search for local food bank/pantry
• Free Gas USA, Inc. - Helps low income families with gasoline.
• GED Prep - Free online course & prep test
• Harrisburg Area Community College - Free classes for unemployed in many areas of PA (PDF)
• Helping Pets Fund - Helping unemployed/underemployed pet owners. Only the Vet can apply for help on behalf of family/person for pet
• HRSA - Find free/low cost health clinics
• Legal Services Corporation - Free/low cost legal help.
• Opportunity Cars - Providing low income working families with cars.
• Over My Minutes - Free notification when close to overage on cell phone
• Renters' Credit - Credit building for renters
• Share Our Strength - Food for kids. Food bank directory.
• The Green Guide - From National Geographic
• Trade Adjustment Program - Help if you are unemployed due to overseas outsourcing, etc.
• Unite For Sight, Inc. - Free/low cost health clinics
• United Animal Nation - Help for pet medical bills.
• Walmart Electronics Trade In Program
• Ways To Work - Low interest auto loans for low income working families with poor credit.
• YMCA Financial Assistance - Helping families with YMCA services. You need to contact your local YMCA to get the form.

For the Ladies

• FDA Info On Tampons
• Snopes.com - Info on Tampons
• Organic Sanitary Needs - Scroll to bottom for Coupons link
• Making Pads - For the crafty, health-conscious ladies
• Info On Home-made Pads - Very in your face
• Emergency Tampons - Quick guide
• Tampons - Home-made both crocheted and sewn
• Natural Yeast Infection Cure - Please see Dr gals!

Be Careful With These!

• United Way - Supposed to help Americans with utility bills, rent, etc. via local offices. I contacted them during Hurricane Katrina and was told flat out they would not help me find a place to live or anything else. In addition, over the years, allegations of fraud have been made and even substantiated.
• Red Cross - Supposed to help with bills, rent, etc. I could write a book about these scammers after what they put me through during Hurricane Katrina. But, not everyone will suffer as I did and I will point out one or two Red Cross employees (yep, they make a good living from your donations) were wonderful and tried hard to overcome the BS of their employer.

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