HOUSING & MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
CARE LINE
A service that assists callers in finding programs available through NC DHHS and other government and non-profit agencies for which they may qualify. CARE-LINE is available between 7 am and 11 pm, 7 days a week including state holidays by calling 1-800-662-7030 (English/Spanish) or 1-877-452-2514 (TTY). http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/ocs/careline.htm
GOVBENEFITS.GOV
The official benefits Web site of the U.S. government. It links to information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs. http://www.govbenefits.gov
HOUSING AND HOME IMPROVEMENT
An optional county service to assist seniors, adults and families who reside in independent housing be better informed about housing resources available to them and have a higher standard of living by utilizing one or more federal, state or local home improvement funding sources. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/services/himprove.htm
HUD IN NORTH CAROLINA
Provides information about avoiding foreclosure, homeownership assistances and resources for renters. http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=nc
NC211
An information and referral service facilitated and maintained by the United Way. It links people to a variety of national, state, local government and nonprofit resources that may assist them. http://www.nc211.org/
NC FORECLOSURE HELP
An official site of the State of North Carolina. It provides general information about foreclosures and steps people may take to avoid foreclosure. It is a partnership between the NC Office of the Commissioner of Banks, the Office of the Attorney General for the State of North Carolina, the NC Department of State Treasurer, the NC Office of the Governor and NC Housing Finance Agency. http://www.ncforeclosurehelp.org/
NC HOUSING SEARCH
A partnership between the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, the Community Investment Corporation of the Carolinas, the Community Affordable Housing Equity Corporation and the NC Department of Health and Human Services. It assists people in locating housing that best fits their needs. http://www.nchousingsearch.com/index.html
NC TAKE CONTROL
A web site that offers free fact sheets on topics of interest to the many North Carolina families currently dealing with economic hardship. The fact sheets offer unbiased, researched based information on topics ranging from how to tell your family you've lost your job, to getting the best buy at the grocery store, to tips on preventing home foreclosure. http://www.nctakecontrol.com/
NC WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Exists to assist low-income citizens reduce expenses by implementing energy-efficiency measures in their homes. A Heating and Air Repair program also works to assist low-income citizens to repair or replace inefficient air systems. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/oeo/WAP/weather.htm

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