With people losing their jobs in a struggling economy, programs to help pay a month's mortgage, buy a bag of groceries or pay the month's utility bills are seeing a steady increase. ...more

October 6, 2008

He's been through tough times before, but Brandon resident Mark Mahon never anticipated that he and his 14-year-old son would have to live in the Chevy van he purchased to carry supplies for his home-remodeling business. ...more

September 4, 2008

The Democratic candidates for state House of Representatives District 59 have been down this election road before. ...more

August 2, 2008

The red truck finally arrives, stops at 4541 Thunderbird Road, and backs into the parking lot of Grace Bible Church. ...more

July 29, 2008

Aid Level Is Adequate Regarding "Expand Food Stamps Aid" (Other Views, July 14): ...more

July 19, 2008

County Government Offers No Sympathy, Common Sense Re: Hernando County budget. ...more

July 17, 2008

You don't think about things like retirement when you're starting out on that first job. Oh, someone from human resources sends a notice telling you the benefits of the company thrift plan and maybe you sign up, but you don't give it much thought. ...more

July 16, 2008

Florida is failing to help low-income residents register to vote when they sign up for public assistance, say voting rights advocates who may sue over the issue. ...more

July 13, 2008

Each one has a story. For some, their childhoods were marked by foster homes and food stamps. Others dodged the drugs and guns that permeated Miami's housing projects. Many were raised in one-parent households where their part-time work helped pay the bills. ...more

July 8, 2008

For decades, USF, with some help from the federal government, has set aside money, faculty and space in its residence halls each summer for students from low-income families who are the first generation in their families to go to college. ...more

July 7, 2008