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Denton County assistance programs
Find resources and services that can provide low to moderate income families with assistance. Get information on rent assistance programs, how to find help paying utility and air conditioning bills, programs and counseling that can help people reduce credit card and medical debts, and much more.
Thousands of local Denton County families are struggling in this weak economy. But there are places to turn to for help.
Emergency Assistance Programs
One local non-profit agency to turn to is Interfaith Ministries. This charity organization provides assistance with paying rent, utilities, prescriptions and medical supplies, and transportation. It also offers and coordinates adult and child eye exams and eye glasses, offers school supplies for children and assistance with obtaining vital records.
The Denton Texas based nonprofit primary function is to provide a variety of emergency assistance programs that can help individuals who are facing a crisis. It will help these people by paying their bills, rent, and/or housing expenses. The number one goal of the agency is to enable clients to regain their financial stability and independence over the long term.
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Interfaith Ministries is a non-profit agency that is partly funded by the United Way of Denton County, and its services offered are not unique as you will read below.
One of the keys to getting aid is that people who need help should not wait to call and ask.
As an example, someone in need of support should call and request assistance or money as soon as they know their electricity is going to be cut off, rather than waiting until the last minute. Or call way before they face an eviction. Funding is limited, so call early. (940) 565-5479.
Budget and financial counseling
In addition to the assistance programs mentioned above, Interfaith also offers informal budget and money counseling, debt assistance programs, and can even help people with credit card and medical debt. Click here to find other ways to get debt help.
The agency hopes these programs will be offered more regularly in the future for those seeking aid, as currently this service is provided on a limited basis. The organization believes it is important to give clients and struggling individuals other options because, while monetary contributions are in short supply, alternate resources have become common. And it is very important to ensure people have the tools and education they need for longer term success.
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Housing Help and Case Management
The organization HOPE, Inc ((940) 382-0609) provides a wide variety of services, including transitional housing and life skill assistance. They have counselors who offer a case management type approach. Some of the other resources they offer include financial assistance and grants to help with paying rent or mortgage for up to one month, life skills and budget assistance, community referral, debt counseling, and housing counseling for those facing eviction or foreclosure from their home or apartment. Find additional programs that provide rent help.
Pilot Point Goodfellows
Pilot Point Goodfellows will provide needy people with assistance with paying for their food, clothing, prescriptions and utility bills. (940) 686-3014.
Emergency Assistance Programs
The Denton Texas branch of the Salvation Army ((940) 566-3800) provides a multitude of social services, including emergency lodging and meals, weekly personal development programs, seasonal local services and programs, and disaster response programs.
Another organization to turn to for emergency aid is the American Red Cross, Denton Chapter. The American Red Cross provides clients assistance cards for emergency food and clothing to clients that were involved in a disaster, additional assistance and funds for such expenses and needs as eye glasses and prescription drugs, and they also offer vouchers that can be used to pay for emergency housing.
Health Care for children
Low income families, unemployed, and others who can’t afford to pay for their medical bills can get free child care from PediPlace. This non-profit organization provides free or low priced, high quality health care to people who can’t afford it, or those with no or limited health insurance. They operate a not-for profit clinic that uses the services of highly trained medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and others. The clinic can be reached at 972-436-7962.
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