Financial Resources
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Get Paid to Donate Plasma — BioLife & Other Centers
💰 They pay you🇺🇸 Nationwide
Nationwide (find a center near you)Ongoing — first visit takes longer than repeat visitsPaid per donation, loaded to a debit card
Verified Sep 24, 2026Read the breakdown →
Upcoming event
LIHEAP Utility Assistance Application Event (Pepco)
⚡ Bill assistance📍 Statewide
4800 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, Washington, DCThursday, October 1, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PMOn-site help applying for utility assistance (LIHEAP)
Verified Sep 25, 2026Read the breakdown →
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Rhino, Obligo, Flex & Similar Apps — Read This Before You Sign Up
💵 Low cost🇺🇸 Nationwide
Varies by app (many nationwide)OngoingAlternatives to a lease guarantor or cash security deposit
Verified Sep 25, 2026Read the breakdown →
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Propel App — Check Your EBT Balance & Find Deals
🟢 Free🇺🇸 Nationwide
Nationwide (49 states + DC + several territories)Ongoing — free app, download anytimeFree EBT balance/transaction checking, deposit alerts, deals and job leads
Verified Sep 25, 2026Read the breakdown →
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Walmart+ Assist — Half-Price Walmart+ for Benefit Recipients
🎟️ Discount / perk🇺🇸 Nationwide
NationwideOngoing — verify anytime, renews annually$6.47/month or $49/year (about half the regular Walmart+ price)
Verified Sep 25, 2026Read the breakdown →
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Amazon Prime Access — Discounted Prime for Benefit Recipients & Students
🎟️ Discount / perk🇺🇸 Nationwide
NationwideOngoing — verify anytime, renews annually$6.99/month (Prime Access) for qualifying benefit recipients; $7.49/month or $69/year for eligible students/ages 18–24 after a free 6-month trial
Verified Sep 25, 2026Read the breakdown →
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Emergency Micro-Grants & Financial Assistance — What's Actually Real
🟢 Free🇺🇸 Nationwide
Nationwide (a few programs are state-specific — noted below)Ongoing — deadlines vary by program$100–$50,000 depending on the program
Verified Sep 26, 2026Read the breakdown →
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NJHelps — New Jersey's Official Benefits Screening & Application Portal
🟢 Free📍 Statewide
New Jersey (statewide, online)Available anytime, onlineOne application to screen for and apply to multiple NJ public benefits
Verified Oct 2, 2026Read the breakdown →
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