The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a program to help pay for funeral expenses after a loved one dies from COVID-19. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred on or after […]
“Gobble Give” helps Saline County people with Thanksgiving dinner box: reserve now for Nov 22 pickup
CenterPoint Church is hosting Gobble Give again for 2021. If you are in Saline County and in need of some help for Thanksgiving, you can reserve a box filled with all the fixin’s of a Thanksgiving meal, while supplies last. To reserve your meal fill out this form https://forms.gle/EpuF3izAPPqcNePp6 …OR call the church office at […]
Register for food distribution at Bryant Schools Tuesday afternoon
Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution Tuesday, September 21, 4-5pm, behind Bryant Elementary. Families must have a student currently approved for free or reduced meals in the Bryant School District to qualify to receive food boxes. Register at https://bit.ly/FoodBoxRegistration. Items included in the food boxes are listed on the registration form. Advance registration […]
FEMA program helps pay for funeral and burial expenses related to Covid-19 deaths
If you have had a loved one pass away due to Covid-19, you may be eligible for help with burial and funeral expenses. According to a statement from Congressman French Hill’s office, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a program to provide assistance for Covid-19 related funeral costs for deaths occurring on or after […]
CADC to provide emergency assistance for rent, mortgage & water payments
Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will begin providing emergency financial assistance to customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic effective July 19, 2021. These funds are specifically for rent/mortgage payments and water utility assistance due to financial restraints as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will closely follow the requirements for the Low Income […]
IRS says those living homeless can apply for stimulus payments
Are you living homeless and have not gotten a stimulus check (Economic Impact Payment) from the US government? Or do you know someone like this? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is trying to reach individuals who do not normally file a tax return because they do not have enough income requiring them to file. […]
DHS launches programs for Arkansans to apply for rent relief
The Arkansas Department of Human Services launched the new Arkansas Rent Relief Program this week to offer rent and utility help to eligible Arkansans. With the support of the Governor and State Legislature, DHS will give financial help to eligible renters who are unable to pay upcoming rent and utilities or who have overdue rent […]
Public housing wait list currently open for applications in Benton
The Benton Public Housing Authority, is accepting pre-applications (wait list) for Section 8 in Grant County, Hot Spring County, and Saline County, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., beginning March 24, 2021, and continuing until further notice. You must come into apply – no online applications will be taken. The address is […]
Make an appointment to get your income taxes processed and filed for free in the VITA program
The Saline County Library will once again offer free tax services through the VITA program (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) for your 2020 tax return. This year, services will be on a drop-off/pick-up basis at 714 Edison Ave. Make an appointment by calling 501-326-6203. VITA is a free tax preparation and electronic filing by certified, trained volunteers. […]
Sardis church hosting drive-thru pantry Dec 1st
Sardis United Methodist Church, will be having a drive-thru food pantry, Tuesday December 1st, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon. The address is 10715 W. Sardis Road in Bauxite. It is required for participants to wear a mask.