Foothills Historical Museum

Foothills Rails-To-Trails Coalition

This organization serves the homeless or those at risk for homelessness by providing free, confidential default counseling and loan modification services. It also assists individuals with completing Social Security Disability claims. To apply, register online and complete the intake form.

This organization helps qualified people threatened with homeless foreclosure.

Apply online for holiday resource help.

This program serves persons living on low incomes. It is a government benefit program that provides discounts on monthly telephone service for eligible consumers. Assurance Wireless (from Virgin Mobile), Budget Mobile, SafeLink Wireless (from Tracfone) and YourTel Wireless all offer a free, basic cell phone and 250 free minutes every month, plus free voice mail, caller ID and call waiting. Low-cost additional minute packs can be purchased online, by phone and at stores. The phones come with one year of service, one month’s free minutes, and new free minutes are added each month.

Through the Pierce County Library you can access online homework help. Expert Tutor helps with English, language arts, math, science, social studies, and more. Available from your library or home computer.

Most services are open February – April at various locations (usually Bonney Lake & Buckley Senior Centers and Sumner Library). ● VITA & AARP - more info and schedules at www.AARP.org and VITA Assistance at https://associatedministries.org/free-tax-prep-info. ● United Way of Pierce County maintains lists of free tax preparation for low income families and individuals. ● Can also file for free online www.myfreetaxes.com, www.irs.gov, or www.turbotax.com.

AARP & VITA sponsored tax prep sponsored February - April at various location (usually Bonney Lake and Buckley Senior Centers. You can also file for free online: www.myfreetaxes.com; www.irs.gov; or www.turbotax.com

Disabled Veterans Plates (no cost) WA state licensing: www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/spdav.html Veterans Designation on Drivers License: www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/military.html Reduced Fishing & Hunting License for persons with disabilities: www.wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/ State Park Passes for Disabled Veteran lifetime pass: www.parks.state.was.us/205/Passes The application is mailed to you, call 360-902-8500 or available online. WA State Parks Senior Citizen (62+) Limited Income Pass (no charge) www.parks.state.was.us/205/Passes. Gives 50% discount on nightly camping/moorage for qualified residents. Federal Park Passes - free for active duty and vets: www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.html Blue Star Families: www.bluestarfam.org. We proved free family admissions to museums in summer; participating movie theaters provide free or discounted admission; gives books to military children. www.bluestarfam.org Northwest Military: www.northwestmilitary.com; Free online news, events and activities for active duty and vets.