Your household may be eligible to receive $30 per month for internet or cell service and $100 towards a laptop, desktop computer or tablet through the new Affordable Connectivity Program. The government program helps ensure households can afford the broadband internet service they need for work, school, healthcare and more. If you or someone you… Continue Reading Federal Internet Service Assistance Now Available
Still feeling the financial pinch from the coronavirus pandemic? Thanks to a new federal funding program, more help is on the way. The American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, earmarked $1.9 trillion in federal COVID-19 relief, including $326.9 million for San Antonio. Signed into law in March 2021, the act aims to help families, small… Continue Reading Federal COVID-19 Funds Tapped for Local Utility Bill Relief
More than a year after the coronavirus crisis upended life as we knew it, things are finally resembling pre-pandemic days. Teachers and students are going back to the classroom, employees are returning to the office and businesses are resuming normal operations — and that includes San Antonio Water System. In March 2020 as part of… Continue Reading Water Bill Past Due? SAWS Can Help You Stay Current and Connected
Many Americans were living paycheck to paycheck even before the pandemic. Now, families who have been hit the hardest during the pandemic with unemployment or reduced income have to find new ways to protect their financial health until they get back on their feet. To help our neighbors facing these circumstances, we want to explore… Continue Reading Facing Financial Uncertainty? Four Tips to Stay On Budget
