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Shelter SAFELINK is a phone line that has access to all shelters in the state of MA. If you need emergency housing, they offer several locations that offer a temporary place. If you are a victim of domestic violence, they offer specific places for victims. ​ To speak with someone, call the SAFELINK 877-785-2020 and press number 3 for Portuguese. Safelink has information on every shelter in the state of MA that has any bedding available. Process: Once you call Safelink and talk to someone. They will connect you to whatever shelter is available. Each shelter has a similar process, they will do an intake which is some personal questions, and then they can tell you if you can go now, or they can say that they will evaluate the applications they received and that they will contact you. If you are a victim of domestic violence it is important to let the operator know. Victims of domestic violence are treated more urgently to find a safe place. In every shelter there will be case workers who will help you with the next step of finding somewhere to live and other assistance you may need. ​ If you don't have a way to get there, let the person who is assisting you know. There are several programs that offer Uber cards to get you to the shelter. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Internet and cable TV Comcast is one of several companies that offer cable TV and internet services here in MA. They also offer home and cell phone lines. ​ To sign up for their services, just call 1-800-266-2278 . For Spanish press number nine. They will ask you to enter your zip code, then ask if you are a new customer, and ask for your phone number. Once transferred to a representative and just ask for someone who speaks Portuguese, or say "Habla Espanol?" and they will get someone who speaks their language. ​ If you only have the passport to open the account, they will ask you to provide a card number where $25 will be charged and applied to your first account, and the monthly amount will be automatically taken from your account. They also give you the option of paying a $100 deposit and not having to give your bank card for the monthly amount to be deducted. This $100 will be refunded after one year as a credit to your account. ​ To find out more about the services they offer, click here. *On the right side of the page there is an option for the page to be translated into Spanish, but if you have the Google plug in you can translate it to Portuguese. Comcast offers free or low cost internet services for people who receive government benefits such as SNAP, MassHealth, WIC and others...This program is called Internet Essentials, for more information go to their website. ​ You also have the option to buy a cheap laptop for only $149.00 through this program. ​ ​ ​

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Health insurance How do I apply for MassHealth? By phone: Call to1-800-272-4232 and press option 3 for Portuguese. Your call will be answered by HCFA (Health Insurance for All) professionals where you can apply safely and professionally at no cost! TO ACCESS THE SITE ENTERHERE ​ ​Personally: There are places that can help you complete and submit your application online. You can find a list of organizations here. Just put where you live and the system will show you the closest places. ​ Remembering that thehealthfirst in Fall River MA, can meet residents from across Massachusetts in person. They speak Portuguese and Spanish, and make your application all the time. If you have all the necessary documents in hand, the application takes around 20 minutes and you will be approved for insurance if you are eligible. After 2 hours of approval, the system generates the membership number that you can use while waiting for the card to arrive at your home. ​ Online: The most practical way to complete the application and submit the necessary documents is through the Health Connector state portal. In between here on the website where you can create your account, complete everything online, and submit all documentation. This way, you will also have full control of what is happening regarding the health plan and other benefits. Request the form by phone: Call MassHealth Customer Service at 1-800-841-2900 (TTY: 1-800-496-4648 for people with partial or complete hearing loss) and they can mail you an application._cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ ​ Submit your completed application along with proof of income for everyone working da family, identity , and if you have send it too copy from citizenship or green card to: MassHealth Registration Center – CPU. PO Box 290794, Charlestown, MA 02129-0214. ​

FREE OR LOW COST ATTORNEYS Agencies across the State of MA that provides free or low-cost legal services​ to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. ​ Barnstable ​ South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (Hyannis Office) West Main Street, 460 Hyannis Phone: (508) 775-7020 Phone 2: (800) 742-4107 URL: http://sccls.org/ South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (SCCLS) provides free civil legal services to low-income and senior citizens in their communities. SCCLS offers free legal services in the areas of housing law, family law, government benefits including social security and disability, seniority law, educational law and consumer law. South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. serves Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, and Plymouth Counties, and the cities of Avon and Stoughton. WE CAN 783 Route 28 Harwich Port, MA 02646 Phone: (508) 430-8111 Fax: (888) 694-6199 URL: https://www.wecancenter.org/ Email: info@wecancenter.org WE CAN offers free legal services to low- and moderate-income women. Lawyers specializing in the following areas: family law: divorce, custody and child support, wills and property, real estate, employment, immigration, landlord-tenant issues, contracts and debt and consumer issues. We also serve Harwich Port, Hyannis and Falmouth. Bristol ​ South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (Fall River Office) 22 Bedford Street, 1st Floor Fall River, MA 02720 Phone: (800) 287-3777 Phone 2: (508) 676-6265 Fax: (508) 678-5861 URL: http://sccls.org/ South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (SCCLS) provides free civil legal services to low-income and senior citizens in their communities. SCCLS offers free legal services in the areas of housing law, family law, government benefits including social security and disability, seniority law, educational law and consumer law. South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. We also serve Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, and Plymouth Counties, and the cities of Avon and Stoughton. Essex Northeast Legal Aid, Inc. (Lawrence Office) 50 Island Street, Suite 203A Lawrence, MA 01840 Phone: (978) 458-1465 URL: https://www.northeastlegalaid.org/ Northeast Legal Aid, Inc. (NLA) has full-service offices in Lynn, Lowell and Lawrence Massachusetts. NLA's legal services range from community legal education and counseling and advice to full representation in complex litigation. NLA attorneys and paralegals deal with a wide range of civil legal issues, including: evictions and housing foreclosures, consumer debt, public benefits, veterans' legal needs, seniors' legal needs, community development, health law, domestic violence and victims of crimes and survivors of homicide victims with civil legal needs resulting from those crimes. Most NLA services are limited to those who meet certain financial eligibility requirements, unless you are a victim of crime or a survivor of a homicide victim with a related legal need. Northeast Legal Aid, Inc. (Lynn Office) 181 Union Street, Suite 201B Lynn, MA 01901 Phone: (978) 458-1465 URL: https://www.northeastjusticecenter.org/ Northeast Legal Aid, Inc. (NLA) provides legal services to low-income individuals. The NLA provides legal assistance in the areas of immigration, housing/mortgage, public benefits, senior citizen and/or crime victim rights, and survivor assistance to homicide victims. Hampden Massachusetts justice project 57 Suffolk Street, 4th Floor, Suite 401 Holyoke Phone: (413) 533-2660 URL: http://ww.mlri.org/ The Massachusetts Justice Project provides legal services to low-income individuals and families. The Massachusetts Justice Project offers legal assistance in the following areas: family law, housing, social security, unemployment benefits, government benefits, emergency relief shelter, bankruptcy or debt collection, and more. The Massachusetts Justice Project serves tmaben Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Berkshire and Worcester. middlesex Boston College Legal Services LAB Experiential Learning Center 855 Center Street, 3rd Floor Stuart Building Newton, MA 02459 Phone: (617) 552-02459 URL: http://bclawlab.org/ Email: bclegalserviceslab@bc.edu Boston College Legal Services LAB is a law firm in practice within Boston College Law. Practice areas include: civil litigation (family law), community enterprise, entrepreneurship and innovation, housing, juvenile rights, immigration and the appeals program (provides pro bono representation to non-citizens with criminal convictions ). Boston College Legal Services LAB serves Middlesex County. Community Legal Advisory and Services Center 47 Thorndike Street, Suite SB-LL-1 Cambridge, MA 02141 Phone: (617) 661-1010 Fax: (617) 661-1011 URL: https://www.denovo.org/ The Community Legal Advice and Services Center (CLSACC) provides free civil legal assistance and affordable psychological counseling to low-income people. CLSACC provides services to victims of domestic violence, families and seniors at risk of homelessness, people with disabilities and victims of torture, gender-based violence, human trafficking, domestic violence and other types of crime. The Center provides legal assistance in the areas of family law and domestic violence, housing and homelessness prevention, disability benefits, and immigration and refugee rights. Greater Boston Legal Services (Cambridge/Somerville Office) 60 Gore Street, Suite 203 Cambridge, MA 02141 Phone: (617) 603-2700 URL: https://www.gbls.org/ Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) provides free legal assistance and representation on civil (non-criminal) matters to low-income residents in the City of Boston and surrounding cities and towns. Areas of legal issues include, but are not limited to: elder support, employment support, family support (restraint orders, security planning to prevent abuse, divorce, etc.), disability support, housing support , immigration support and DTA representation, cash benefits, food stamps and more. metrowest Legal Services 63 Fountain Street, Suite 304 Framingham Hotline: (800) 696-1501 Phone: (508) 620-1830 URL: https://mwlegal.org/ MetroWest Legal Services (MWLS) provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals. MWLS' priority areas of practice include: family law (domestic violence), housing, homeless advocacy, government benefits (including social security), education, elder law and immigration. Metrowest Legal Services serves Middlesex County. Northeast Legal Aid (Lowell Office) 35 John Street, Suite 302 Lowell, MA 01852 Telephone: (978) 458-1465 URL: https://www.northeastlegalaid.org/ Northeast Legal Aid (NLA) provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families and seniors in northeastern Massachusetts. NLA attorneys and legal assistants handle a wide range of civil legal issues including: evictions and home mortgages, consumer debt, public benefits, public benefits, legal needs of veterans and seniors, immigration issues, community development, right to health and domestic violence. plymouth South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (Brockton Office) Southeast Massachusetts Justice Center LLC 231 Main Street, Suite 201 Brockton, MA 02301 Phone: (508) 586-2110 Phone 2: (800) 244-8393 URL: http://sccls.org/ South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (SCCLS) provides free civil legal services to low-income and senior citizens in their communities. SCCLS offers free legal services in the areas of housing law, family law, government benefits including social security and disability, seniority law, educational law and consumer law. South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. We also serve Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, and Plymouth Counties, and the cities of Avon and Stoughton. Suffolk Greater Boston Legal Services (Main Office) 197 Friend Street, Boston, MA 02114 Phone: (800) 323-3205 Phone 2: (617) 371-1234 Fax: (617) 371-1222 URL: https://www.gbls.org/ Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) provides free legal assistance and representation on civil (non-criminal) matters to low-income residents in the City of Boston and surrounding cities and towns. Areas of legal issues include, but are not limited to: elder support, employment support, family support (restraint orders, security planning to prevent abuse, divorce, etc.), disability support, housing support , immigration support and DTA representation, cash benefits, food stamps and more. The Center for Legal Services at Harvard Law School 122 Boylston Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Phone: (617) 522-3003 Fax: (617) 522-0715 URL: https://www.legalservicescenter.org/about-the-legal-services-center/our-clinics/ Harvard Law School's Center for Legal Services provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and families. The Center's legal advocacy is organized into the following practice areas: The Safety Net Project is intended for disabled or injured veterans seeking to prove eligibility for disability-related incidents; estate planning, family law and domestic violence, federal tax unit, housing and more. The Harvard Law School Legal Services Center serves Suffolk County. Volunteer Lawyers Project 99 Chauncy Street, Suite 400 Boston, MA 02111 Hotline: (617) 603-1700 Phone: (617) 423-0648 Fax: (617) 423-0061 URL: https://vlpnet.org/ The Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) provides legal help for survivors of domestic violence, tenants facing eviction, people with limited English proficiency in need of a divorce attorney, and more. The Volunteer Lawyers Project serves Suffolk County and a few towns in Plymouth, Norfolk and Middlesex counties. Worcester Community Legal Aid, Inc. (Worcester Office) 405 Main Street, 4th Floor Worcester, MA 01608 Telephone: (800) 649-3718Phone 2: (855) 252-5342 Fax: (508) 752-5918 URL: https://communitylegal.org/ Community Legal Aid, Inc. (CLA) provides free civil legal services to low-income and senior residents of central and western Massachusetts. CLA represents clients in legal areas including: family and children (domestic violence), seniors law, housing and homelessness, immigration and benefits and employment. ​ ​

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SNAP - Help with food SNAP is a program that provides monthly help with food purchases. To be approved, you must have a low income and: -Someone has social in the family -Children who have the social, even if the parents do not have one or -Victims of crime who are in the process of legalization In addition to the information above, here is more detail. To sign up and just enter thissite and fill in the required information. After you submit the application, you will be contacted by a representative who speaks your language for a short questionnaire. It is important that you ask what number they will give you in case the main applicant does not have social security. With this number you will be able to check your account in the application. This application is called DTA connect, and there you put the social number, or the number that is provided in the social place, and the year of birth to access your DTA account. In this application, you can check the amount on your card, send documentation, and have access to your data. ​ If you prefer to go to an agency that can help you personally, contacthere to access the list of locations that help with the application of SNAP.

TOPIC OF CHOICE HAVE YOU HEARD OF 211? This is an online portal that gives you information on several essential topics...here is a picture of their page and the translation just below each topic that you can search for. Just enter HERE to access the site. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ On the top left side where it says "Fall River, MA" you can enter the city where you live, and then click on one of these topics: ​ in the first row Addiction and Recovery - Addiction and Recovery Adolescent & Youth Services - Services for teenagers and young people Education - Education Elder Care - Elderly care Fitness - Gymnastics Food - Food Goods - Items Help Escape Violence - Help Escape Violence Housing - Housing Income/Financial Assistance - Income/Financial Assistance Legal Aid - Legal help LGBTQ - LGBTQ ​ in the second row Medical Care & Insurance - Medical Care & Insurance Mental Health - Mental health Nutrition - Nutrition Parenting - Childcare Sexual Health & Testing - Sexual Health & Testing Special Needs - Special Needs Transportation - Transport Utilities - Utilities Work - Work ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

services Our mission is to empower individuals by providing culturally competent services, facilitating access to essential information and resources across a variety of life domains, while promoting independence and self-sufficiency. ​ At Source Hub, we understand the importance of cultural competency in our services. We recognize that each individual we serve comes from a rich and diverse cultural heritage, and we are dedicated to ensuring that our interactions are respectful, welcoming and sensitive to these unique cultural experiences. Our commitment to cultural competency is embedded in everything we do, allowing us to provide truly meaningful and accessible services. Application for Citizenship and DACA Renewal Citizenship The Citizenship Clinic is a vital community initiative that provides comprehensive assistance and resources for legal permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. This program provides legal guidance, document preparation, interview practice, and support for the naturalization process, ensuring that eligible residents have the opportunity to become U.S. citizens. By removing barriers to citizenship and promoting civic engagement, this clinic empowers individuals to fully participate in American society by embracing the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. We offer this program in partnership with the MIRA Coalition. You can apply for your citizenship if you had your green card for 5 years, or if married to an American citizens you only need 3 years. Keep in mind that if you receive any public benefit, your process can be sent with a fee waver to immigration. Calendar: 2024 January 19 at 10am. For any questions, or to register for the next clinic, contact MIRA at 617-350-5480 extension 200 or send an email to citizenship@miracoalition.org DACA Renewal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals, refer to the process by which individuals who previously received DACA status can apply to extend their deportation protections and work authorization, allowing them to live and work in the United States without fear of deportation. We offer this service in partnership with the MIRA Coalition. Calendar: 2024 January 19 at 10am. For any questions, or to register with next clinic, contact MIRA at 617-350-5480 extension 200 or send an email to citizenship@miracoalition.org For more information about our services contact us: 508-558-1044

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How to use a check 1. Date: Fill in the date in the blank line in the upper right corner of the check. The month/day/year format is standard for the United States. This is extremely important as it lets the bank know when you wrote the check, and shows you if the check is postmarked, which means it must be cashed or past the date on the check. 2. The recipient's name: Write the recipient's name on the blank line after the phrase "Pay to Order From". This could be an individual, an organization or a business — whoever the check is. For an individual, be sure to include their first and last name, and for an organization or company, use their full name. 3. Quantity (numerical form): In the box to the right of the recipient's name, fill in the amount in dollars and cents using numbers. Be sure to write the amount as close to the left side of the check as possible to avoid someone writing a new amount. 4. Quantity (expanded word form): The dollar amount must also be written as an expanded word on the blank line below the recipient's name. Cents, however, should be written in fraction form and written small to ensure that the entire amount can be written down, as this is the amount legally recognized on the check you write. 5. Subscription: Sign your name on the line at the bottom right of the check. Your signature is required — the recipient will not be able to cash the check without it. 6. Memo (optional): At the bottom left is a line where you can, if you choose, write down what the check is, or write in your account number for, say, the utility company you're paying with that check. It can also indicate that the recipient should apply the money to what you owe and not to some other item. For example, if you are using the check to pay something at your child's school, you can write their name on the memo line. A. Routing number: The first sequence of numbers represents your financial institution's routing transit number. This code identifies your bank, allowing the check to be routed to the right place for processing. ​ B. Account number: The second string of numbers is your unique account number. It was assigned by the bank when you opened the checking account. C.Check number: The last sequence of numbers is the verification number. It is also highlighted at the top of the check, below the date. It helps you to track the payment later if needed. Special Considerations: When you cash a check made to you, it needs to be endorsed, which means you sign the back of the check on the appropriate line and add the date. Most banks provide a few blank lines and a mark to indicate where to sign the check. You must sign in the right place, or the check could be voided. ​ You can deposit a check after you have endorsed it, at a cashier window or an ATM at a branch of your bank. You can also deposit electronically by taking a photo of the front and back of an endorsed check and using your bank's deposit app. THE B Ç