Community Resources

Free legal advice via Zoom

The Hampden County Legal Clinic offers group legal clinics via Zoom where you can get free legal advice. Click the link below, then click "Click Here to Apply Now."

Free legal advice online

Through the American Bar Association's "Massachusetts Free Legal Answers" website, you can post a question about a legal matter, which a volunteer attorney will answer.

Dial-a-Lawyer

Every first Wednesday of the month, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., the Massachusetts Bar Association's "Dial-a-Lawyer" provides an opportunity to get free legal advice from an attorney over the phone.

Free COVID tests

Click this link below to order free rapid at-home COVID test kts. After you place your order, click the "Place Another Order" button to receive an additional set of free test kits. Tip: After you order your free test kits, you can order additional free test kits for family members at different addresses.

Reduce or Eliminate Your Student Loan Payments

Visit this website to find out how you can reduce - and possibly even eliminate - your monthly student loan payments.

Purchasing Car Insurance

Compass Working Capital has put together a great guide to shopping for car insurance, including choosing your coverage type(s) and how to shop around.

Auto Loan Best Practices

Compass Working Capital has put together a great resource on best practices for taking out an auto loan.

Leasing vs. Buying a Car

Compass Working Capital put together a comprehensive guide to the difference between leasing a car and buying a car.

Car Buying Tips

View this document of tips for buying a car from the Massachusetts Attorney General's office.

Car Buying Workshop

Compass Working Capital has a recorded carbuying workshop that you can watch anytime at the link below.

Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline

Contact Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline for information on resources available. They will provide updated information on SNAP (including any expanded benefits that may become available) and offer screening and application assistance over the phone. The FoodSource Hotline will maintain its usual hours with access to Language Line translators. The hotline at 1-800-645-8333 is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm.