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Well, I am still searching for a job but I do have a line on one. In the mean time life has been very lean. The Gov. Passed a bill extending unemployment benefits in vermont for another 13 weeks. Although mine had run out for over a month they let me sign back up. That really helps alot so if anyone was on unemployment and is still unemployed (in VT) call the unemployment agency and see if you are eligable for the extention. The worst than can happen is they say no.

Also I discovered a resource called 211. It is run by united way and they can give you names and phone numbers of places that might be able to help you. They gave me the Phone #'s of a few food shelves and a place that could help me keep my utilities from getting shut off. I'm not sure if they are only in Vt. but just pick up your phone and dial 211. They even helped me find resources to help with my husbands meds (we lost being insured when I lost my job).

I hope this helps some of you. It beats sitting in a State Office for hours just to find out they can't help you.

Remember... All things pass. Life gets better, then it gets worse, then it gets better, It's always changing. When it's bad, look around you. There is always something good there, you just have to stop worrying and see it. And if you can't find it, read the local news. There is always someone out there who has it worse.

I will keep searching and posting any resources I come across. Till then, keep the faith, it will get better.

I'm so very Rich with things money can't buy.

Idnic