Free Support & Career Resources

Practical help for work, housing, food, family, and a fresh start.

Use trustworthy national directories and government programs to find free support. Eligibility and local availability vary.

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These links lead to government agencies, nationally recognized directories, and established nonprofit resources. PeyHire does not determine eligibility and does not charge for access to this page.

Need local housing, food, or utility help?

Dial 211 or use the 211 website to locate community services. For immediate danger, call 911.

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Justice-impacted & returning citizens

CareerOneStop Justice-Impacted ResourcesEmployment, training, résumé, disclosure, bonding, and local reentry-program tools.CareerOneStop State Resource FinderChoose a state to find record, legal, employment, and reentry support.National Reentry Resource CenterNational reentry information, Second Chance Act resources, and program guidance.U.S. Department of Labor Reentry EmploymentFederal information about employment and training support for justice-involved people.

Housing instability & homelessness

HUD Find ShelterSearch nearby shelter, housing, health care, and clothing resources by location.HUD Housing HelpFind affordable housing, rental assistance, homelessness support, and local housing contacts.211 Local HelpConnect with local food, housing, utility, transportation, and community-service programs.FindHelpSearch free and reduced-cost local programs by ZIP code.

Low-income individuals & families

USA.gov Benefit FinderAnswer questions to identify government benefits that may fit your situation.Benefits.govExplore federal and state benefit programs and eligibility information.SNAP Food AssistanceLearn how to apply for food benefits in your state.Low-Income Home Energy AssistanceFind help with home heating and cooling costs.

Single parents & caregivers

Head Start Program LocatorFind early childhood education and family support for eligible families.ChildCare.govFind child-care assistance, local programs, and state resources.Temporary Assistance for Needy FamiliesLearn about state cash assistance and family self-sufficiency programs.WIC Nutrition AssistanceFind nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.

Job scam safety

Pause when the process does not feel right.

Never pay an employer to receive a job.
Do not deposit a check and send money for equipment.
Confirm recruiter email domains and company career pages.
Do not share banking details before a verified onboarding process.
Be cautious with text-only interviews and immediate offers.

Read FTC job-scam guidance

Application tracker

Know where every application stands.

Track the employer, position, original link, date applied, contact person, follow-up date, interview stage, and outcome. Save a copy of the job description before it disappears.

Trusted learning

Build skills with free and low-cost resources.

Coursera free course access options GCFGlobal digital skills GCFGlobal work and career skills CareerOneStop training finder

Job source directory

Start with reputable sources.

Rat Race RebellionScreened U.S. work-from-home leads IndeedCurrent U.S. remote job searches ZipRecruiterCurrent U.S. work-from-home searches FlexJobsSubscription-based screened remote listings USAJOBSFederal remote and telework opportunities Remote.coU.S. national remote job listings