My city has a big problem with rush hour traffic! The streets are choked with cars! We have a lot of old, unused railroad tracks, though. As mayor, I’d like to get funds to replace these tracks, so we can build a commuter train system. If enough people take the train, we can reduce car traffic and still get people where they need to go! Which Executive Branch department will help with this problem because:

We have a beautiful national park in my city with trees, a waterfall, and lots of wildlife. However, the trails are made of dirt and very rocky. They are not accessible for my wheelchair. Who can I contact about paving some of these trails so that everyone can enjoy this gorgeous park? Which Executive Branch department will help with this problem because:

I run a food bank in Philadelphia that offers free groceries and meals to people in need. We run on donations, and our pantry is unfortunately getting pretty bare. I’m looking for federal programs that’ll help fill our shelves. Is there an agency that can help me supply food for my food bank? Which Executive Branch department will help with this problem because:

I have an idea for a new series of U.S. quarters: Great American Inventors! The quarters would feature famous American scientists, inventors, and innovators. People could collect the coins, and it would raise awareness for scientific progress made in the USA. Who should I reach out to with my idea for minting a new series of coins? Which Executive Branch department will help with this problem because:

I’m renting an apartment, and I’m really worried I’m not going to be able to pay my rent this month. My landlord is breathing down my neck and I’m worried that I’m facing eviction. Who should I contact about resources for renters? I don’t want to lose my home! Which Executive Branch department will help with this problem because:

I'm a Freshman about to go into my first year of college, and I have to admit, I'm not sure how I'm going to pay for it! (Since when does a textbook cost $100??) There are resources to help me pay for school at a public university, right? Who should I reach out to?

I'm a barista for a coffee chain, and I'm actually in charge of the whole lobby job — all the baristas of the coffee chain in my area are part of this union, and we've all decided that we want to negotiate with our store's management for better benefits and higher pay. Where can I find resources for workers unions?

I'm a civil rights attorney, and I want to sue a big corporation for unlawful discrimination in hiring practices. I need an agency in the Executive Branch to help me take on this big business and defend the rights of the American people. Which agency can help me with this important legal matter?

Help! I'm on vacation in a foreign country, and our area was just hit with an earthquake! The damage is terrible and flights have been canceled. I'm not sure how to get my family back home to America. Who should I contact to help me safely leave the country?

I live in a small town that doesn't have a lot of economic opportunities, and I'd really like the federal government to help bring broadband internet to my community. With more reliable internet, our citizens could work remote jobs online or even operate small businesses from their home. This'll help bring jobs to a lot of people!

I'm a United States Marine, and I've been recently relocated to a new military base. Moving my whole family across the country has been expensive. I really need some financial help for my family, especially as I'm about to be deployed overseas.

I'm the Governor of Florida, and our western coast was just devastated by a Category 5 hurricane. What assistance do we need for our state?

I run a homeless shelter in my city, and I would love to set up a free vaccination clinic for the unhoused people in my area. I'd love to have doctors volunteer their time to offer free flu shots, chicken pox vaccines, and more. Is there a way to secure federal funding or other resources to help make this clinic a reality?

As a farmer, I'm interested in leasing some of my property to the government for wind turbines. Who do I need to contact to make this happen?

Read each letter and identify which Executive Branch Department will help the citizen solve their problem. Which Department is responsible for managing the nation's finances?

Which Executive Branch agency is best suited to help solve a problem you would like to bring to the President’s attention?