We've been hearing a lot about the "Cash for Clunkers" program. Cash for my old car, sounds good to me!



Here are the rules:

• Your vehicle must be less than 25 years old on the trade-in date
• Only purchase or lease of new vehicles qualify
• Generally, trade-in vehicles must get 18 or less MPG (some very large pick-up trucks and cargo vans have different requirements)
• Trade-in vehicles must be registered and insured continuously for the full year preceding the trade-in
• You don't need a voucher, dealers will apply a credit at purchase
• Program runs through Nov 1, 2009 or when the funds are exhausted, whichever comes first.
• The vehicle that you are trading in is required to be destroyed. Therefore, the value you negotiate with the dealer for your trade in is not likely to exceed its scrap value. The law requires the dealer to disclose to you and estimate of the scrap value of your trade-in vehicle.

We're here to help you! The Pasco County Library is here to help you cope in these tough economic times.

Laid Off?
We have laptop computers available for you to file for unemployment, search for a job, and create a resume.
You can make an appointment with a librarian who will help you navigate forms and applications. Call your local branch and ask for the egovernment librarian or schedule an appointment using this form.

Pasco County's One Stop Employment Center- Career Central has a mobile unit where job seekers can search for work, create and print resumes, access local and statewide job listings, and more. The mobile unit is available at various locations throughout the Pasco County including the library. Click here to see when the mobile one stop will be near you!

In addition to online resources, the library also has book resources to help you cope with these challenging times. Check out our library catalog. Search for books on how to: write a resume, develop your networking skills, use the Internet to find employment and more.

SafeLink Wireless is a government supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month to income eligible customers.

To Qualify:
The process to qualify depends on the State you live in. In general, you may qualify if...You already participate in another State or Federal assistance program such as Federal Public Housing Assistance, Food Stamps and Medicaid. Or your total household income is at or below 135% of the poverty guidelines set by your State and/or the Federal Government. And no one in your household currently receives service from another phone carrier. And you have a valid United States Postal Address. In order to receive your free phone you must live at a residence that can receive mail from the US Post Office. Sorry, but P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted. In addition to meeting the guidelines above you will also be required to provide proof of your participation in an assistance program, or proof of your income level.

You can enroll online at www.safelink.com . To apply you will need your address and social security number. If you exceed the free airtime (68 minutes in Florida), you can purchase additional minutes.

SAFELINK WIRELESS® service is a U.S. government supported program for income eligible households provided by TracFone Wireless, Inc. TracFone Wireless is America’s largest and number one prepaid cell phone provider in the U.S.