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Help in Tarrant County and Fort Worth
Find churches, charities and government organizations that provide financial help in Tarrant County. Get money to help with rent or utility bill payments, money to pay for transportation costs or security deposits, as well as vouchers for a new car, gasoline or medical care.
Government assistance is also offered. Find financial assistance near you in Tarrant County TX below.
Grant money from community action
Help in Tarrant County and Fort Worth.
There is emergency help for low-income families, seniors and single mothers in Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, North Richland Hills, Flower Mound, Arlington, Mansfield and the rest of Tarrant County.
Also receive free food, dental treatments, free healthcare and other support. Kids can get free school supplies, clothes, or Christmas toys.
Grant money from community action:
Financial assistance to pay rent, electric, water, gas and other bills
Community Action Partners
may offer the most assistance in Fort Worth, Arlington TX, and Tarrant County. They offer free government grant money for a hardship, job placement, gas cards for work and other support. The goal is to offer short term, immediate financial help as well as long term case management services.
Rent/mortgage assistance will qualified people stay in their home or apartment. The non-profit will provide help with paying rent or a mortgage for Tarrant County residents. Locate additional mortgage programs Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (known as CEAP) provides free government grants and financial help with utility bills electric, gas, and heating fuel.
In addition the CEAP program will also repair or replace an existing heater, propane tank, air conditioner, or central air unit. CEAP will also help give out free energy appliances such as a refrigerator or AC unit in Tarrant County.
Medical Bill and Prescription Help
. Community Action gives vouchers as well as guidance for medical needs. Locate other resources for
Tarrant County free items and vouchers for low-income families
free healthcare Receive help with expenses that may be related to the repair of a vehicle used for work
, or look into free new car programs in Tarrant County for the low-income or single moms. Get access to the: Atmos Energy "Share the Warmth" , which provides assistance to Atmos Energy customers whose income is at or below 200% of Federal Income Guidelines or with extenuating circumstances.
Assistance from Atmos is limited to once per year. There are other Atmos assistance programs
Water Bill Utility/Plumbing Assistance: The agency will assist with past due water bills and pressurized water leak repair for families and households that pay for water from the Fort Worth Water Department. Program income eligibility is 175%-200% of Federal Income Guidelines depending on the exact funding source.
Free phone or internet - A free computer, tablet or internet access is critical for seniors, students in Tarrant County and people seeking a job. Learn about free government phone programs Bus passes and gasoline vouchers may also available must meet guidelines for medical/social service agency appointments.
Or get transportation to job for limited time, and job search. TXU energy Aid
Help with free food
provides utility and cooling assistance to TXU customers whose income is at or below 200% of Federal Income Guidelines or with extenuating circumstances. Utility assistance is limited to once per year.
Cowboy Santas toys is a holiday assistance program for children ages 0-12. Kids from low-income families or those with no money in Tarrant County will get free Christmas gifts decorations or holiday help, and their is Silver Stars gifts for seniors.
Budgeting help, information on reducing debts
and financial literacy is a focus. Community Action provides referrals to DMP plans, debt relief services and similar support. Learn what a debt management plan is Income based housing , including HUD applications for section 8. The low-income and people living in poverty can apply, and learn more on
Section 8 housing Another resource is the: Summer Food Service Program , which is offered during the summer when school is not in session and the After School Snack Program at Fort Worth Community Centers. Call:
Free or low cost health care in Tarrant County and Fort Worth
Community Action Partners, which is based in Fort Worth Texas at (817) 392-5720 or (817)392-5790. Several other services are available as well. The main address is 3551 New York Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76110. Learn more on
Community Action Partners assistance programs Financial assistance to pay rent, electric, water, gas and other bills: Catholic Charities has several programs for Forth Worth Texas families, with a focus on seniors, women with kids and immigrants.
They can be reached at (817) 534-0814. Much of the help they provided is focused on helping people pay rent, electric, gas, heating, water and other utility bills. They also offer free food, hot meals, clothes, and more. Or learn about vouchers or money to help pay bills for qualified clients, and locate how to get free money quickly In addition to direct cash grants, Catholic Charities has also developed financial education and literacy programs .
So not only can people receive the help (in the form of cash funds), but the free financial literacy program can also help people learn about how to fix other problems that might be contributing to their situation.
The charity provides free credit counseling to low income families. This includes, but is not limited too, tips on how to improve credit scores as well as ways to get out of credit card or medical debt. The programs are intended to help people avoid similar situations in the future, and overall ensure they become self-sufficient over the long term.
An eviction prevention program is also run by the Catholic Charities of Fort Worth. The organization has rent assistance for select zip codes within the Tarrant County region. Many other social services are offered, with all applications in Spanish if needed. Catholic Charities, and their partners, may give out free stuff, provide emergency financial assistance, help immigrants (documented or not) or in general, they support the poor.
For more information call 817.534.0814 to learn more about the housing programs. Funding is usually limited. Read more Catholic Charities Tarrant County Catholic Charities Northeast-Bedford – The charity organization offers case management services. There is also money for back rent or utility bills.
The location also distribute fans does not include air conditioners. Location is 3713 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021, call (817) 283-8746 or (817)534-0814 Other housing assistance and rental programs
exist for the unemployed, low income, working poor, and seniors There is also support for families that may be at risk without some form of housing assistance, such as single parents or people with a medical issue.
In an effort to reduce homelessness or rehouse residents, many non-profit agencies offer rent help, and other services such as case management and referrals. Find a listing of rent assistance programs in Tarrant County
Credit repair, free debt relief, and mortgage help in Tarrant County
Government funded eviction prevention help
for low-income tenants is available from resources such as ESG grants. For those that are seeking free legal aid for housing issues, such as on dealing with a landlord, the State Bar of Texas as well as pro-bono firms also offer support. Various agencies use federal funds and combine resources to both stop an eviction and rehouse the homeless.
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eviction help in Tarrant County Transitional housing programs in Tarrant County are wide ranging. Low income families, the homeless, or recently evicted are the main beneficiaries. The county and non-profits provide individuals with emergency shelter, case management, and assistance in locating a new home.
Some of the non-profits in the Fort Worth Texas area may also help the very low income pay for a security deposit or first months rent as well, though this is less common. More on short term housing in Tarrant County Other local churches that may provide financial assistance for bills, including storage costs or lot rent.
Or get hardship funds to help pay rent or moving costs. There are also free food boxes, prescription medications, or money for utilities. There are parishes such as the HOPE Center that coordinate educational support, such as ESL classes for Spanish speakers and/or immigrants. Many also offer baby formula, prescription medication vouchers, and they even loan out medical equipment such as crutches or wheelchairs.
Good Shepherd Catholic Community Christ Care Ministry - The agency is located in Colleyville. Phone (817)488-5689 or (817) 421-1387: Grace Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange - Dial (817)488-7009. Matin United Method Church , based in Bedford Texas. (817)734-7057: Hurst Texas based: Peace Lutheran Church .
(817)284-1677 Saginaw United Methodist Church - (817)232-0390 Forth Worth located: South Central Alliance of Churches . Call the agency at (817)923-0486: St. Johns Outreach St. John The Apostle Catholic Church , located in North Richland Hills. Call (817) 284-4811 or (817)284-5912: St. Phillip Presbeteryian Church - (817)282-9181 Wesley Mission Center Faith based charity only supports the Mansfield Independent School District are.
The non-profit is located in Mansfield Texas. Dial (817)473-6650. There are many other resources available from local churches in Tarrant County . Much more is also offered, and more on: Fort Worth and Tarrant County churches Broadway Baptist Center only covers the zip code of 76104. The non-profit provides free food, clothing, and emergency assistance with paying for rent, water bills and utilities.
Money can also be used to pay security deposits on a new, affordable apartment. The agency only serves
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