TRUSTED DIRECTORIES
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LOCAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Findhelp
Best for: Searching by ZIP code for food assistance, housing, healthcare, transportation, work and other free or reduced-cost programs.
Verify: Program eligibility, availability, coverage area and application instructions directly with the listed provider.
Search Findhelp ↗OLDER ADULTS AND CAREGIVERS
Eldercare Locator
Best for: Finding local aging agencies, caregiving support, transportation, housing and community services by location.
Verify: Confirm eligibility, cost, operating hours and current availability directly with the listed local organization.
Search Eldercare Locator ↗DISASTER RECOVERY
DisasterAssistance.gov
Best for: Checking declared disasters and finding federal programs that may apply to a household’s recovery needs.
Verify: A questionnaire result is not an approval. Confirm the declaration area, eligibility and application deadline before applying.
Find disaster assistance ↗OPEN EMERGENCY SHELTERS
American Red Cross Shelter Finder
Best for: Locating open Red Cross and partner shelters during an active emergency.
Verify: Shelter status and capacity can change quickly. Call 911 for immediate danger and confirm directions before traveling.
Find an open shelter ↗INTERNET AVAILABILITY
FCC National Broadband Map
Best for: Seeing which providers report offering fixed or mobile broadband at an address and comparing technologies and advertised speeds.
Verify: Provider-reported availability is not a service guarantee and the map does not show current outages. Confirm availability and terms with the provider.
Search the FCC broadband map ↗GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
USA.gov
Best for: Finding federal agencies, government services, official contacts and potential benefit programs.
Verify: Eligibility and deadlines with the agency administering the program. A benefit finder result is not an approval.
Open USA.gov ↗CONFIDENTIAL LOCAL ASSISTANCE
211
Best for: Speaking with or locating a local specialist for help with bills, food, housing, health, caregiving and disaster recovery.
Verify: Local program hours, funding and availability can change. Call 211 when the online path is unclear.
Find your local 211 ↗NATIONAL PARKS
NPS Find a Park
Best for: Finding an official National Park Service site by name, state or map.
Verify: Open the individual park’s alerts and current-conditions pages before traveling; the directory itself does not establish that every road or facility is open.
Find a national park ↗Directory paths editorially checked August 1, 2026. Inclusion is editorial and unpaid.