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OASAM News Release: [12/1/2004]
Contact Name: Peggy
Abrahamson
Phone Number: (202) 693-4676
or x5052
GovBenefits.gov Helps Make Holidays Brighter for Those in Need
Website Helps Citizens Determine Possible Eligibility for Benefits
WASHINGTON — As the weather grows cooler, many greet
the coming winter months with anticipation of family gatherings, good food
and the exchange of gifts. For others, the winter can be particularly challenging,
with higher heating costs, the need for warmer clothes and other financial
pressures. For those in need of assistance, the GovBenefits.gov website provides
a valuable service by identifying potential benefit options available to
citizens.
GovBenefits.gov ( www.GovBenefits.gov )
is a free, on-line resource that helps citizens determine their potential
eligibility for benefit programs. The site provides information and links
to nearly 1,000 federal and state benefit programs, including the Commodity
Supplemental Food Program, the Community Food and Nutrition Program, Emergency
Food Assistance Program, Food Stamp Program, Housing Counseling Assistance
Program, Low Income Home Energy Assistance and Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families.
The website, which is managed by the U.S. Department of Labor, has provided
government benefit eligibility information to more than 15 million visitors
and generated more than 2.5 million citizen referrals to benefit programs
tailored to their needs. GovBenefits.gov is available in both English and
Spanish, and features benefit programs for seniors, students, children, prospective
homeowners, entrepreneurs, caregivers, veterans, retirees, people with disabilities,
farmers, ranchers and many more.
GovBenefits.gov is a collaboration of 10 federal agencies: the U.S. Departments
of Labor (managing partner), Agriculture, Education, Energy, Health and Human
Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, State, Veterans
Affairs and the Social Security Administration.
GovBenefits.gov has earned numerous awards from private industry and government
organizations, including an Excellence.gov Award from the Industry Advisory
Council and a Gracie Award for Excellence in Government Technology from Government
Executive Magazine.
Media Availability: Ed Hugler, Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Administration and Management or a GovBenefits.gov website expert are
available for interviews. Please call 202-693-5052 to schedule an interview.
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