He was given a building from which the poor could at any time apply for assistance.

Many workers and employers do not know to apply for assistance.

Students who cannot afford the school fees can apply for financial assistance.

But even with low incomes, they apply less for public assistance.

I have had some very famous men apply for assistance.

It is one of three major programs to which individuals applying for public assistance are directed.

Without the income from her husband's job, she has been forced to apply for public assistance.

Must be a resident of the county to which they are applying for assistance.

Instead, she found herself applying for public assistance, because in March 2003, her son's health changed everything.

By December 4, 1,131 island residents applied for federal assistance.