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Canyon County assistance programs
If you live in Nampa, Caldwell, or Canyon County Idaho, the place you want to turn to for assistance is the Western Idaho Community Action Partnership. This non-profit agency is the local community action agency, and it can be contact at (208) 642-9086. they offer many different financial assistance programs, help people become self-sufficient, and can direct people to local charities and grant programs.
Emergency assistance for paying bills and expenses
If qualified, there are different types of expenses and bills that the agency will help low income and other individuals in need pay. Those expenses include:
- Rent, mortgage, and housing assistance
- Free food and food assistance
- Discounted and free gently used, and occasionally new clothing
- Household items and supplies
- Heating and electric bill assistance
- They also serve as a tremendous resource to refer people to other local services and agencies, including ways to get legal assistance, access to medical services and prescriptions, dental services, cash support, and Idaho and federal government programs.
Employment and job finding services
Several different services are offered to the under and unemployed, such as general information about employment and job training services, job preparation, resume reviews, counseling, help with finding a job, interview practice skills, and much more.
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Emergency food
If you are facing a crisis, you can stop by multiple location to pick up an emergency food box. The box will contain up to 3 days worth of foodstuffs and other essential items. It can provide just enough food and groceries to help a family make it through the hardship.
Information and medical programs
While the community action agency does not run a health care clinic, what they can do is provide referral services and information that can assist patients, individuals, and families with various health care needs. Including get help with medical treatment or prevention services, dental care, immunization, family planning services, treatment of substance abuse, and transportation assistance and money for medical appointments.
Budgeting, money management, and debt reduction
Work one on with with a trained credit counselor. Take advantage of the knowledge of well trained staff, and learn about options and programs that can help you manage your money in a positive way. Learn about debt reduction techniques, including how to deal with credit card, medical, and hospital bill debts. Get referrals and information on leading credit agencies that provide financial management classes, and get access to counseling regarding personal credit issues and debt consolidation and settlement programs. Click here to learn more on debt assistance programs.
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Gasoline vouchers and transportation assistance
Amazingly, the Canyon County Idaho community action agency may be able to provide funds and cash grants to provide for transportation for families and individuals to get where they need to go for services. The transportation assistance provided could include gas vouchers or bus tokens for transportation to medical appointments, transportation to appointments at a local hospital or Health and Welfare, or even receive gas vouchers to allow individuals to get to their job, etc. Click here to learn more on how to get free gasoline.
Other assistance programs, social services, and general resources
In addition to the programs and options above, the Western Idaho Community Action Partnership offers qualified individuals access to numerous other programs and services. Gain access and information on programs for children, such as Head Start. Programs and services for seniors and the elderly or also supported. Some additional resources provided include clothing, household products, and information on scholarships and education grants.
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