Boone, NC Utility & Rental Assistance

Banner Elk Presbyterian Church

Address:
420 College Dr SW
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Map & Directions

Website:
http://bannerelkpresbyterian.org/

Services:
Provides emergency assistance to individuals when other resources have been exhausted or are inappropriate Assistance may include financial assistance with rent, utilities, food, etc.

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Eligibility:
Must be referred by an agency

Documents To Bring:
Agency must call on individual's behalf

Ashe County Social Services Department

Address:
626 Ashe Central School Rd #9
Jefferson, NC 28640
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.ashecountygov.com/

Services:
This program is for households in a heating or cooling-related emergency who have income less than 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Eligible households may get up to $600 assistance to buy fuel or to pay their electric or gas bill, depending on the county in which you live. Payments are made directly to the vendor.

Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Documents To Bring:
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements.

Neighborhood Service Center

Address:
110 Pioneer Village Dr
Mountain City, TN 37683
Map & Directions

Website:
http://uethda.org/neighborhood-services/

Services:
Services: Emergency housing, food, clothing, fuel, USDA commodities, winter weatherizing, LEAP heating assistance.

Rams Rack Thrift Store

Address:
147 New Vale Rd
Newland, NC 28657
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.ramsrack.com/

Services:
Free or inexpensive clothing, depending on need; emergency food box that feeds four people for four days; utility and rent/mortage assistance; emergency shelter for one night; housekeeping basics; gasoline for transients; coordination with local churches to assist persons in emergency situations; referrals to other agencies as needed.

Hours:
Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Eligibility:
Must be in an emergency situation with little or no income. The difference between income and expenses determines eligibility.

Documents To Bring:
Come by and complete an application

Caldwell County Social Services

Address:
2345 Morganton Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.caldwellcountync.org

Services:
Provides a variety of services to the citizens of Caldwell County Ensures the protection of children and adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation Provides financial assistance through economic programs (i.e. Food and Nutrition Services, Medicaid, and Work First Family Assistance) to ensure needs are met Strives to improve the lives of individuals and families served.

Hours:
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Eligibility:
Varies from program to program - See specific program

Documents To Bring:
No appointment needed for most programs

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Address:
2855 Hickory Blvd
Hudson, NC 28638
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.salvationarmyhickory.org

Services:
Programs:
Clothing: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 11:30am
Food: Monday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm or until food runs out
Furniture/Household: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 11:30am
Utility Assistance: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Rent/Mortgage Asst: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Eligibility:
Catawba County resident experiencing a crisis situation.

Documents To Bring:
NO APPOINTMENTS
Applicants are seen on a first come, first serve basis.
You must provide a valid picture i.d.(drivers license), social security cards for all household members (or medicaid card or birth certificate), provide proof of all monthly income and monthly expenses for all household members. Clients must provide all the information to be considered for assistance. Requirements vary by program, please call if you have any questions.

Pinellas County Urban League

Address:
333 31st St N
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.pcul.org

Services:
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) sponsored through the Pinellas County Urban League provides energy payment assistance on behalf of low-income individuals and families who meet the program's eligibility requirements. Three (3) categories of assistance are available. Home Energy Assistance Funds pay a state - designated portion of the client's utility bill directly to the utility company.
Crisis Assistance Funds pay the client's actual utility bill owed, up to $300 and/or other necessary emergency expenses, such as electric fans in a heat emergency during the summer months or heaters and blankets in a cold weather emergency during the winter months.
- Additionally, Weather Related Crisis Funds are available to clients when they are directly affected by a weather related or energy supply shortage as declared by the Governor and/or President of the United States. Serving Pinellas County .

Hours:
8:00a-5:00p, Monday-Friday.

Eligibility:
Household income must be at or below 150% of the poverty guidelines for the year prior to the month of application.

Documents To Bring:
Client must meet program criteria, complete application and provide identification, proof of household income and assets.

Bakersville Head Start And Daycare

Address:
301 Long View Dr
Bakersville, NC 28705
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.mitchellcounty.org

Services:
This unit is responsible for reception duties, office support, and the Energy Assistance program.

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Eligibility:
Mitchell County residents.

Documents To Bring:
Contact the office for specific information

Shepherd's Staff

Address:
31 Cross St
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Map & Directions

Website:
http://mcshepherdstaff.org

Services:
Provides assistance for heating (K-1, Fuel Oil, Wood, Propane) and
Electricity when funds are available.

Hours:
Monday - Thursday,
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 12:45-3:00 p.m.

Documents To Bring:
You must bring proof of address: either a driver's license or electric bill, and a Social Security card for each family member.



For Heating Assistance - In addition to the food box requirement - an applicant must have the following documentation for financial assistance:


*Proof of household income for the past two months and current month. Please provide us with your income verification such as Social Security Benefits, unemployment benefits, child support, ect. If you are working , we need to see copies of your pay stubs.

*Receipts of all paid household expenses for the past two months. Examples: utilities, daycare,telephone, cell phone, car repairs life insurance, hospital or doctor, taxes, legal expenses, ect. Grocery and/or transportation receipts are not needed.

*A lease or mortgage agreement in the names of the person(s) applying for assistance or your HUD Contract



Utility Assistance - for assistance, you must provide a past due, disconnection or final notice for your current utility account or a letter from the utility company to verify the amount due. The oldest past due is what we will look at helping with, if funds are available.

Salvation Army Services & Worship

Address:
420 W Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.salvationarmyhickory.org

Services:
Provides clothing assistance and emergency financial assistance for Rent, Mortgage, and Utilities, often in cooperation with other helping agencies Has a clothing closet Will also assist victims of house fires and natural disasters with some household items.
Open Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hours:
Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Eligibility:
Must be a McDowell County resident;
Utility Assistance: must have a past due/disconnect notice;
Rent/Mortgage Assistance: must have a past due/eviction notice;
Furniture/Household Assistance: must have a referral from the American Red Cross or a report from the fire department.

Documents To Bring:
Appointments are preferred but will take walk-ins as time permits;
Must bring the following documents & meet with Caseworker:
-Valid Picture ID card or Drivers License
-Social Security Card / W7 for every household member (will accept medicaid cards or birth certificates in place of ss cards)
-Proof of Address (such as a current utility bill or lease)
-Proof of all Income for all household members
-Documentation of Crisis