Libraries Throw a Lifeline During These Tough Times

Tough times can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn.

To help, the Troy Library has joined up with several other area libraries to create Tough Times: Recession Resources. This website has resources that can help you during today’s difficult economy. The site has information on

• Filing an unemployment claim;
• Finding affordable health insurance;
• Finding a job;
• Keeping your home;
• Repairing and maintaining credit; and
• Receiving assistance with utilities, food banks, and general assistance.

Take a look. There is some great information here that might help in these tough times.

Foreclosure Information Available from Michigan eLibrary

Looking for foreclosure information?

Check out the Michigan eLibrary (MeL) Michigan Personal Finance Resources page.

This page has information on dealing with mortgage foreclosure and debt counseling, and includes links to resources from the the Royal Oak Public Library, the United Way's Michigan Foreclosure site, and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's Save the Dream Campaign.

Next week, MeL will be adding information from the Commerce Township Community Library's Foreclosure Prevention Packets Workshop.

The Michigan eLibrary is a service of the Library of Michigan.