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Financial Assistance offered by St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle King County
Provides financial assistance for needs such as rent, bus passes, utility bills, and other needs through local neighborhood chapters. Many chapters have very limited or no financial assistance available.
Provides limited financial assistance through local neighborhood chapters.
- Helps with rent payments.
- Provides Metro bus tickets.
- Helps paying utility bills.
- Telephone bills ( may be provided depending on parish conference and circumstance).
- Helps with other needs either through financial assistance or through a voucher to a SVDP thrift store
- No cable bills
Not all areas of King County are served by a chapter; not all existing neighborhood chapters have financial assistance available.
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Telephone Service Payment Assistance
Bus Fare
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
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Financial Assistance offered at St. Gregorios Christian Church
Provides some financial assistance to those in need in the area, based on limited funding. May be able to help with gas, food, and utilities on a case-by-case basis.
Provides some financial assistance to those in need in the area, based on limited funding. May be able to help with gas, food, and utilities on a case-by-case basis.
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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Gas Money
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Emergency Assistance offered by Tri-Cities Immigrant Coalition
SERVES IMMIGRANTS WITH NO LEGAL STATUS ONLY - Provides one-time emergency assistance for undocumented immigrants in Benton-Franklin Counties who are dealing with emergencies and don't qualify for state or federal programs because of their legal status.
Provides one-time emergency assistance funds for undocumented immigrants in Benton-Franklin Counties who are dealing with emergencies, like severe illness, loss of a job, accidents, etc., and because of their legal status, do not qualify for other state or federal programs. If applicant is approved, a check in the amount of $250-$400 will be mailed.
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Rent Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Gas Money
Water Service Payment Assistance
Disaster Related Cash Grants
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
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Emergency Household Assistance offered by St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Spokane at Mary Queen
Offers emergency assistance for rent, electric/heat, water/sewer, gasoline, emergency food, and hygiene supplies. Assistance is determined upon scheduled intake. Area of service: South of Empire, North of Mission, East of Crestline and West of Havana. Boundary Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1qywweVBv5OKgt6FgxSMW2wnqQKQ&ll=47.68619000000001%2C-117.33097999999997&z=14
Provides financial assistance for rent, electric/heat, water/sewer and gasoline. Also provides emergency food and hygiene supplies. Assistance to be determined upon scheduled intake.
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Water Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Money
Rent Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
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Emergency Resources offered at Volunteer Food and Resource Center Colville Food Bank
Assists victims of fire or other disasters, as well as residents of Colville. Provides emergency resources and assistance with utilities, rent, food, and other miscellaneous needs.
Provides assistance and emergency help with utilities, rent, food, and other miscellaneous needs.
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
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Emergency Household Assistance offered by St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Spokane at St. Mary
Offers emergency assistance for rent, electric/heat, water/sewer, gasoline, emergency food, and hygiene supplies. Assistance is determined upon scheduled intake. Area of Service: South of Spokane River, North of E. Apache Pass Rd, East of S. Cherry, West of S. Rodeo Dr.
Provides financial assistance for rent, electric/heat, water/sewer and gasoline. Also provides emergency food and hygiene supplies. Assistance to be determined upon scheduled intake.
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Gas Money
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
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Financial Assistance offered at Cheney Faith Center
Offers financial assistance to those in need in Cheney, WA based on funding available. Offers assistance with groceries, utilities assistance, gas, and more.
Offers financial assistance to those in need in Cheney, WA based on funding available. Offers assistance with groceries, utilities assistance, gas, and more.
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Gas Money
Food Vouchers
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
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Financial Assistance offered at Cheney United Methodist Church
Offers assistance to those in need in Cheney, WA. May help with gas gift cards, grocery gift cards, or utility bill assistance based on funding.
Offers assistance to those in need in Cheney, WA. May help with gas gift cards, grocery gift cards, or utility bill assistance based on funding.
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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Gas Money
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
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Emergency Household Assistance Offered at St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Spokane - St. Francis of Assisi
Provides financial assistance for electric/heat, water/sewer and gasoline. Also provides emergency food and hygiene supplies. Assistance to be determined upon scheduled intake. Area of Service: South of Francis, North of Glass, East of Alberta, West of Division.
Provides financial assistance for rent, electric/heat, water/sewer and gasoline. Also provides emergency food and hygiene supplies. Assistance to be determined upon scheduled intake.
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Personal/Grooming Supplies
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Money
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Emergency Household Assistance offered by St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Spokane at St. Anthony
Provides financial assistance for rent, electric/heat, water/sewer and gasoline, emergency food, and hygiene supplies. Assistance to be determined upon scheduled intake. Service area: South of Glass Ave, North of Indiana, East of C Street, West of Washington Street.
Provides financial assistance for rent, electric/heat, water/sewer and gasoline. Also provides emergency food and hygiene supplies. Assistance to be determined upon scheduled intake.
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Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Rent Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
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Senior and Disabled Veteran Utility Discount offered at Modern Electric Water Company
This service is available upon request and proof of eligibility to residential customers who are seniors (65+ years) OR who have been designated as disabled veterans by the VA and possess a VA disability rating letter or VA benefits summary letter.
This service is available upon request and proof of eligibility to residential customers who are seniors (65+ years) OR who have been designated as disabled veterans by the VA and possess a VA disability rating letter or VA benefits summary letter.
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Discounted Water Service
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Discounted Electric Service
Water Service Payment Assistance
Financial Assistance offered at DSHS Community Services Office in Port Angeles
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind, or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance, and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Case/Care Management
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Water Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Financial Assistance offered at DSHS Community Services Office in Port Townsend
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind, or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance, and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
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Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Rent Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
Water Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Utility Assistance offered by Salvation Army's Seattle Temple Corps in North Seattle
Provides assistance with utility bills to eligible clients with an urgent, final shut-off or disconnection notice; must have exhausted other resources, including LIHEAP for help with heating bills, past due notice required. Please note that utility assistance is limited to water, sewage, garbage, electricity. There is NO funding for gas vouchers for vehicles.
Provides financial assistance for utility bills for eligible residents.
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Water Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) offered at Chelan Douglas Community Action Council
Provides HEN eligible clients with basic assistance, including toiletries, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry/dish soap, and bus passes. Financial assistance may include rent, utilities, and move-in assistance, if funding is available. Must apply at the DSHS first; once qualified, call Chelan Douglas Community Action Council.
Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds Grant funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits. Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits. Essential Needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes. Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates. All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.
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Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Cleaning Products
Rent Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Local Transit Passes
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
HEN - Housing and Essential Needs offered at Coastal Community Action Program - Grays Harbor
Provides wraparound financial support to adults who are deemed incapacitated by DSHS and have no income or are enrolled in ABD. May assist with rent, move-in, utilities, hygiene supplies and transportation costs.
Provides wraparound financial support to adults who are deemed incapacitated by DSHS and have no income or are enrolled in ABD. May assist with rent, move-in, utilities, hygiene supplies and transportation costs. Provides the following for individuals approved by DSHS: Transportation Assistance (gas card or bus pass) Essential Needs (hygienic and cleaning supplies once per month) Ongoing Rent/Utility Assistance (most housing situations qualify) Limited Rental/Utility Assistance (as funds are available) Limited Move in Cost Assistance (as funds are available) Housing Search Assistance for those experiencing homelessness Employment Counseling Payments are processed to landlords and/or utility companies on behalf of program participants. HEN can only guarantee monthly payments 90 days at a time.
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Personal/Grooming Supplies
Utility Deposit Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Bus Fare
Rental Deposit Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Laundry Products
Rent Payment Assistance
Financial Assistance offered by DSHS Community Services Office in Renton
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind, or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance, and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
What's Here
Rent Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
TANF Applications
Rental Deposit Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
State Disability Insurance Applications
Water Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Emergency Financial Counseling and Grants offered by Support The Enlisted Project
Provides financial counseling and grants among junior active duty enlisted members and recently discharged enlisted Veterans and their families facing financial crisis.
Provides financial counseling and may help with a grant to cover critical needs for qualifying military households.
Grants provided but not limited to:
- Bereavement Travel
- Car Insurance
- Critical baby items( cribs, car seats, diapers etc.)
- Major car repairs
- Medical Travel
- Rent/Utilities
- Sewer service
- Service Dog Care
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Automobile Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Automobile Insurance Payment Assistance
Dental Care Expense Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Telephone Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Rent and Deposit Assistance offered at Island County Human Services.
Provides financial assistance for rent and utilities to eligible low-income households.
Provides financial assistance and information and referral for eligible for eligible households.
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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Charity Trust Fund offered at G.M. Lauridsen Charity Trust Fund
Provides aid in the form of grants and loans to female widows in Clallam County. Assistance is not immediate, but may be used for many purposes, including medical needs, rent, and utility payments.
Provides aid, in the form of grants and loans, to deserving widows in Clallam County. Money can be used for many purposes including medical needs, rent and utility payments. Call to apply. Cannot help with immediate needs since approval has to wait for board meeting.
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Utility Assistance offered at Benton Franklin Community Action Connections
Provides energy assistance for power, gas, oil, propane, and firewood during open enrollment; as well as electric shut-off prevention assistance once a year.
Offers utility assistance for low-income households, whose annual income is at or below 125% poverty levels.
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program: provides seasonal financial assistance to income-eligible households for heating and energy bills; including electricity, gas, oil, propane, and firewood.
- Electric Shut-Off Prevention Helping Hands: Provides emergency assistance for electric bills with a shut-off notice.
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) offered at Blue Mountain Action Council
Provides HEN eligible clients with housing and essential needs support, including rent, move-in assistance, utilities (electric & gas), hygiene items, cleaning supplies, and bus passes. Must apply at DSHS first; once qualified, contact Blue Mountain Action Council.
Provides housing and essential needs support to very low-income, disabled people. Offers housing assistance incluiding monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits.
Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits.
Essential needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes.
Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates.
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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Local Transit Passes
Cleaning Products
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Mason County Veterans Relief and Assistance Fund offered at Veterans Service Office - Mason County
Assists veterans in applying for county funds. Provides forms, screens for eligibility, and assists in making sure all forms are filled out properly and sent to the Mason County Commissioners.
This fund may be disbursed to indigent veterans and their families or the families of those deceased in the amount not to exceed $1,800.00 per applicant per calendar year, not to exceed two years, unless the indigent veteran qualifies for additional funds. After one year of waiting, the veteran may reapply for further assistance with proof of eligibility. (Exceptions are burial and catastrophic expenses) Approval granted only for the following:
1. Past Due Rent or Mortgage
2. Past Due Utilities; electric, water or Natural Gas
3. Needed Food Items
4. Needed Fire Wood or Propane
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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Financial Assistance offered at DSHS' Goldendale Community Services Office
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind, or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance, and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
What's Here
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
Water Service Payment Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Rent Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
Case/Care Management
Rent/Utility Assistance offered by St. Vincent DePaul Society - Yelm Conference
Offers limited assistance with rent and utilities for individuals and families in need. Must provide the power company reference number from the bill for utility help.
Limited assistance with rent and utilities for individuals and families in need.
Other services as funding allows.
Assistance limited to individuals and in the Yelm, Tenino, Rainier, Vail, Roy, Nisqually and McKenna areas of Thurston and Pierce County.
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Water Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance