*Qualified applicants – a qualified applicant is a person who meets the necessary requirements as established on the Assistance Application form. The qualified applicant must complete the assistance application, sign all waiver and confidentiality forms, and provide a valid photo ID, a physical address, and proof of physical address (2 utility bills with applicant name). All applicants will work with an advocate to establish and follow a plan of action to navigate through the crisis to a state of stability. Applicants needing long term assistance must meet the above stated requirements and pass a drug test.
Education Assistance
- College application fee and completion assistance.
- Assistance with job training programs and certifications.
Financial Assistance
- Payments made for rent/mortgage to prevent eviction/foreclosure.
- Utility bill paying assistance.
- Car payment and repair assistance. Work with the creditor and client to prevent the repossession of a client’s vehicle.
- Home assistance for emergency repairs.
- Childcare expenses.
- Limited amount gift cards for gas ($5 - $10).
Food
- Immediate and emergency food provisions provided via pre-boxed supplies.
- Vouchers and gift cards to select grocery stores will be available to qualified applicants*.
- Volunteers will prepare and deliver emergency meals to those in need.
- Arrange meals on wheels for those in need of long term meal preparation assistance.
Employment Assistance
- Work with clients for job placement assistance, resume preparation, job training, application assistance, and interview preparation.
- Provide assistance for needed clothing, shoes, uniform, or other items necessary to obtain employment.
- Provide travel assistance and bus passes to help clients get to and from work.
Clothing/Personal Needs
- Seasonal clothing will be provided as needed and as available.
- Vouchers to local merchants will be provided to qualified applicants* for the purchase of winter coats, boots, hats, and gloves.
- Vouchers to local merchants will be provided to qualified applicants* for the purchase of socks, underwear, bras, and undershirts.
- Household staples will be provided (as available) via pre-boxed items including cleaning supplies, personal needs items such as soap, tooth paste, toilet paper, and feminine hygiene products.
Shelter
- Work with the client to prevent homelessness. Provide short-term temporary shelter at local motels for qualified applicants*.
- Work with client to move them into a stable and sustainable home.
- Move unqualified applicants to homeless shelters or other organizations for assistance.
- Provide moving assistance to clients through organizing, packing, and vehicles to move.
- Locate and establish needed storage for those moving to short term housing.
