Assurance Wireless Success Story
Assurance Wireless provides cell phone to low-income individuals. However, this program and others like it, have received a bad reputation from many people, especially the cadre of conservative bloggers around the web. It has been called the Óbama phone'and even more, shall we say, colorful names. Now, we'll admit there are some who have abused the program, but the other side is not often told: the program has done a lot to help millions of Americans get back on their feet.
Take for example, Mark*. He was a family man, happily working in Arkansas' Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville, when he was suddenly laid off. Surprised, he immediately tried to find new work, but as many found themselves in the same position, he had quite a bit of competition and couldn't find anything at all. The days turned into weeks and the weeks into months, with no change.
Ever since he graduated from high school, Mark had always worked for a living. Even in high school, he had usually had a part-time job, so this stretch of sudden idleness was very unsettling to him. Not only was he depressed and frustrated, but the bills were piling up, the children's stomach's weren't going to wait for a new job, and he needed to pay the rent.
"The noose was tightening", he said. "I was having constant heart palpitations due to anxiety. I couldn't stand it much longer."
Facing a dire lack of funds, Mark applied for Food Stamps. While this provided some relief, he still needed to find work. He previously had a cell phone but he had gotten behind on his payments, as his money was better spent . Eventually the accumulated bills became too expensive to pay off all at once, and he had to let the service lapse.
"The noose was tightening", he said. "I was having constant heart palpitations due to anxiety. I couldn't stand it much longer."
Facing a dire lack of funds, Mark applied for Food Stamps. While this provided some relief, he still needed to find work. He previously had a cell phone but he had gotten behind on his payments, as his money was better spent . Eventually the accumulated bills became too expensive to pay off all at once, and he had to let the service lapse.
"This was very painful."Mark lamented. "I lost the ability to be in touch with my wife and kids when I was away from home. I also could only receive calls from prospective employers when I was at home."
Mark was pretty much always on-the-go. Whether it was transporting the kids to school, or out looking for work. he couldn't always follow-up with employers who showed interest in him. "I missed quite couple of opportunities because by the time I had called, they had called someone else."
Enter Assurance Wireless. As a participant in the Food Stamp program, he was now eligible for a free cell phone. He used this new phone number on job applications, so that he could receive their follow-up calls directly, instead of finding out about those calls long after the people had ended their day.
Mark was pretty much always on-the-go. Whether it was transporting the kids to school, or out looking for work. he couldn't always follow-up with employers who showed interest in him. "I missed quite couple of opportunities because by the time I had called, they had called someone else."
Enter Assurance Wireless. As a participant in the Food Stamp program, he was now eligible for a free cell phone. He used this new phone number on job applications, so that he could receive their follow-up calls directly, instead of finding out about those calls long after the people had ended their day.
"It was invaluable. It helped so much", Mark added.
Within 3 weeks of improved communication, Mark was able to find a job. He is grateful for his Assurance Wireless phone, and the way it was instrumental in keeping him in touch with employers.
Mark had to give his Assurance Wireless phone back as he went off of Food Stamps and was no longer eligible for the program, but he is forever thankful for the assistance he received from Assurance.
"I couldn't have done it without it."
Within 3 weeks of improved communication, Mark was able to find a job. He is grateful for his Assurance Wireless phone, and the way it was instrumental in keeping him in touch with employers.
Mark had to give his Assurance Wireless phone back as he went off of Food Stamps and was no longer eligible for the program, but he is forever thankful for the assistance he received from Assurance.
"I couldn't have done it without it."
Assurance Wireless is a company that works in conjunction with Lifeline Assistance program, a program designed to provide free cell phones to Americans who need a little help getting back on their feet. It is used by millions of people to stay in touch with their colleagues or their families. While ha s been called the Obama phone, the program was actually started before he was ever elected President. Some of the conservative bloggers would have a heart attack if they did a bit of research and found out that the program and its expansion both were carried out under Republican administrations. However, it couldn't be called the Bush phone either. The White house has nothing to do with the program.
Could you or someone you know benefit from the Assurance Wireless program. If so, spread the word. Let them know about the program. They might thank you for helping them get back on their feet.
Could you or someone you know benefit from the Assurance Wireless program. If so, spread the word. Let them know about the program. They might thank you for helping them get back on their feet.