Be bold. Be Cheap. Exist.

RecessionGirl has noticed the recession taking its toll and it’s high time to provide some linkage to people, places and things to help cushion the blow. Much love. Listen up:

If you got laid off and want to feel better about yourself, volunteer between panic attacks and job searches:
http://www.nycares.org/volunteer/
http://www.nyc.gov/html/mvc/html/volunteer/want_volunteer.shtml
http://www.heartsandminds.org/linksnyc/volnyc.htm

***Check recessiongirl.com volunteer link as well.

If you’re broke and you need to buy somebody a present go to:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/jacks-world-new-york

If you are broke (DefCon 1 style) and need food and/or shelter assistance go to:
http://www.foodbanknyc.com/
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/
http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/newyork.html

If the fiscal depression has put you in an emotional depression go to:
http://www.meditationinnewyork.org/mcm-chelsea.php
http://www.nyimc.org/
http://therapistunlimited.com/find-a-therapist/NY/SS/ (this site provides a sliding scale payment option)

If you’re brokenness has made you mad at New York City and The Man, consider packing it up and relocating to a tax free haven:
http://www.escapeartist.com/efam/40/Cayman.html
http://www.caribbeanlandandproperty.com/general.php?21
http://www.taxhavenco.com/bermuda.html

If you’re broke and all-over-the-place and need to figure out a five year plan so you can sleep at night go to:
http://cheaplifecoach.com/
http://www.coachondemand.com/5601/50315.html
http://www.lifecoachtraining.com/resources/faq/faq.shtml

Be bold. Be cheap. Exist.