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Assistance programs in Canyon County
Financial help for low income families or those in an emergency is available in Canyon County and Nampa. Get help with mortgages, rent, utility bills, and other costs from local churches, charities, and even government cash programs.
The goal of these resources, along with the free job training, medical or dental care, as well as case management, is to help families overcome a hardship. Find free stuff including food or clothes. Or get grant money as well as financial aid for basic needs, heating bill assistance programs, loans, and more below.
The resources and social services help the low income in Canyon County. If you live in Nampa, Caldwell, or Canyon County Idaho, the place you want to turn to for assistance is the
Additional Canyon County emergency financial assistance programs
Assistance programs in Canyon County:
Western Idaho Community Action Partnership
. This non-profit agency is the local community action agency, and it can be contacted at (208) 454-0675. 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
may be offered by community action. 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: 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
Free food pantries in Canyon County
are a focus of Western Idaho Community Action Partnership. Several different services are offered to the under and unemployed, such as general information about employment and job training service. Case workers also offer free help with job preparation, resume reviews, counseling, help with finding a job, interview practice skills, and much more.
There are also a number of other government supported job programs Emergency food in Canyon County
is arranged by partners of the community action agency. 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 is arranged. 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 companies that negotiate credit card debt Gasoline vouchers and transportation assistance
from Canyon County CAP is offered. 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.
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Clinics for free health care
. 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.
Case managers from community action can also help very low income, the disabled, as well as elderly apply for grants to pay their heating or summer cooling bills as part of LIHEAP.
There is also free energy conservation programs for helping families save money. Learn more, and find details on LIHEAP in Idaho All of the programs above are run by the:
Western Idaho Community Action Partnership.
Call the Caldwell agency at (208) 454-0675. Caldwell Community Action Partnership focuses on helping residents become self-sufficient. Assistance programs offered can be emergency food and government commodities, energy bill assistance, clothing, housing programs, and maybe limited financial help.
A variety of social services are offered for struggling and unemployed individuals. The Caldwell/Nampa Canyon County CAP office address is 502/506 Main St., Caldwell, ID 83605. Phone number is 208-454-0675 The WICAP Administration office is 315 S. Main St., Payette, ID 83661. The number to dial is 208-642-9086.
The administration office is for our CAP offices and our Head Start. Additional Canyon County emergency financial assistance programs The:
Salvation Army of Caldwell and Canyon County
is one of the leading non-profits to call for assistance. Programs can help people meet their basic needs, which includes food, utility bills, rent assistance, and housing. There are also Salvation Army programs for kids and families, ranging from free back to school supply giveaways to Thanksgiving turkeys or food baskets, Christmas gift cards or toys and other goods for the holidays.
Family Services is the name of the primary Canyon County Salvation Army program that meets this goal. Some short term cash may be offered for those critical expenses and bills, however clients will also work with a case manager for long term case management. This includes employment services, job training, and more.
Call 459-2011, or click here for
Salvation Army assistance programs in Caldwell and Boise region Community Council of Idaho
– Limited financial assistance can include free food, emergency rental assistance, scholarships for low income individuals, and Head Start. The non-profit may also offer help with transportation costs, including bus tickets.
Also coordinates job training for people with agricultural related experience, including programs such as English as second language. 317 Happy Day Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83607, (208) 454-1652 Treasure Valley Community Resource Center
provides referrals for Canyon County and public assistance. The agency, known as TVCRC, relies on volunteers. They can direct people to human services such as employment services, housing, food banks, utilities, or rent or financial assistance.
Also learn about veteran’s services, education, health care, legal aid and advocacy services, senior programs, transportation, outreach and other community programs. The organization also has information on free or sliding scale type assistance programs.
((208) 459-9263
Salvation Army of Nampa Idaho can be reached at (208) 467-6586. Social services and programs offered include meals, such as food boxes, breakfast, and lunch. Financial assistance programs include Project Share, which is funds to help with paying heating bills.
Shelter and overnight emergency lodging is offered, as well as services such as Kindergarten Care. All assistance is limited by funding. There are other charities including churches
too. Catholic Charities of Canyon County has locations in Caldwell as well as statewide. They operate thrift stores as well as clothing or food banks. There is also money to help pay critical bills, resources for pregnant women or teenagers, immigration help and more.
They are part of the nationwide faith based charity, and anyone of any religion, race, or ethnicity can call on them. Find Catholic Charities assistance programs near you Jessee Tree runs the EMRA Emergency Rent and Mercy Assistance (ERMA) program.
It is for housing and homeless prevention reasons. There is also details on homeless shelters. The address is 16 12th Ave. South in Nampa which is inside Longbranch Station. Very low income tenants may apply for assistance to cover rental arrears or energy bills, case management, short term housing.
There is also referrals to other charities, non-profits, and services in Canyon County. Call 208-941-3188. The Canyon County Hands of Hope offers two forms of assistance. They address medical needs as well as food. Low income, seniors, the disabled, the uninsured are the main beneficiaries. The healthcare equipment includes walkers, insulin and equipment for diabetics, grab bars and more.
Medical equipment is loaned out. Food includes groceries but also hygiene type supplies. The charity helps people keep clean, fed, and more. There are other resources. Continue wit
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