Provides assistance to registered clients living within the Tahoma School District, Maple Valley, or Black Diamond, with past-due water and gas bills.

Provides limited financial assistance for rent, move-in costs and utilities, May have limited assistance for bus tickets. CANNOT assist with: - ID - motel vouchers   $ 250 max per request. Funds are sent directly to the landlord or utility company.   Volunteers conduct an interview to determine need.   Participation in a local church not required to receive help. Clients may receive assistance once every 12 months.

Provides rent assistance, move-in costs, and utility assistance for residents with shut-off notices through North Helpline's Homelessness Prevention Program.  Funds of up to $600 are available twice in any 12-month period.

Provides assistance for water, gas and electricity bills.   Funds are paid directly to the service provider.   Maximum payment is $250.

Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst): -  Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home. -  Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.   -  Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.   -  Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job. -  Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.   -  Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.   Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD): -  Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.     Emergency Assistance: -  TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.   -  Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.   -  Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.   - Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period. Pregnant Women's Assistance: - Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements. Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA): -  Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as: - Housing - Transportation - Child care - Food and employment-related expenses.   Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps. Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc. Housing and Essential Needs (HEN): -  Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.   Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): -  Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.   -  Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.   State Family Assistance: -  Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.

Provides emergency financial assistance for eviction prevention and utility bills (gas, electric, water and basic home telephone service).  Assistance is for Muckleshoot tribal members ONLY.  Applicants must prove that they are experiencing an emergency, with extenuating circumstances. No move-in assistance.

Provides financial assistance to income-eligible households to help with heating and other energy bills. There are two types of funding available: Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can assist with heating costs, including electricity, gas, wood, oil or propane PSE HELP can assist Puget Sound Energy customers with gas and electric bills in addition to LIHEAP assistance. Once an appointment is scheduled, applicants should contact their utility company with their appointment confirmation number. In most cases, the utility company can put a hold on the shut-off process once the applicant has a confirmed energy assistance appointment. To prepare for their appointment, applicants can go to hopelink.org/energy to get information on eligibility and required documentation. The scheduling webpage also has a link to check or cancel an existing appointment. If clients do not have internet access, they can call the scheduling line to check or cancel their appointment, or to listen to eligibility and required documentation. Clients with questions not answered on the website or the Appointment and Information Line can call their local Hopelink main office number during office hours. Clients who have already received or been approved for LIHEAP energy assistance this program season may be eligible to receive a free portable air conditioning unit. Hopelink may not be able to get an AC unit to everyone who requests one. Those who have not yet applied for LIHEAP this year will not be able to request an AC unit until the next program year. FAQ : - On average, appointments are scheduled for four weeks from the day the appointment is set. - Qualified applicants will have a fixed amount paid to the utility company depending on housing type, household income and energy use.

Provides financial assistance to income-eligible households to help with heating and other energy bills. There are two types of funding available: Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can assist with heating costs, including electricity, gas, wood, oil or propane PSE HELP can assist Puget Sound Energy customers with gas and electric bills in addition to LIHEAP assistance. Once an appointment is scheduled, applicants should contact their utility company with their appointment confirmation number. In most cases, the utility company can put a hold on the shut-off process once the applicant has a confirmed energy assistance appointment. To prepare for their appointment, applicants can go to hopelink.org/energy to get information on eligibility and required documentation. The scheduling webpage also has a link to check or cancel an existing appointment. If clients do not have internet access, they can call the scheduling line to check or cancel their appointment, or to listen to eligibility and required documentation. Clients with questions not answered on the website or the Appointment and Information Line can call their local Hopelink main office number during office hours. Clients who have already received or been approved for LIHEAP energy assistance this program season may be eligible to receive a free portable air conditioning unit. Hopelink may not be able to get an AC unit to everyone who requests one. Those who have not yet applied for LIHEAP this year will not be able to request an AC unit until the next program year. FAQ : - On average, appointments are scheduled for four weeks from the day the appointment is set. - Qualified applicants will have a fixed amount paid to the utility company depending on housing type, household income and energy use.

Provides water bill utility payment assistance to customers of Lakehaven Utility District.

Offers financial assistance for the following: -  Eviction prevention -  Water bills -  Gas bills -  Prescriptions Unable to help with deposits for utility set-up. No cash is given directly to clients. Assistance is typically between $300 (contact for more information). Offers limited printed materials in Ukrainian, Russian and Spanish.

Provides limited assistance with the following: - Rent payment assistance - Move-in costs   - Utilities - Short-term case management - Information and referral - Sometimes has help for bus tickets

Administers the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help households pay for electric, gas, wood, propane and oil heating and Puget Sound Energy’s Home Energy Lifeline Program (PSE HELP) for Puget Sound Energy customers who use gas heat. With both programs, payment support ranges from $100 to $1,000; the average household receives $422 per year. Payment support is made by Byrd Barr Place directly to the utility company. Tenants who pay their power costs directly to the landlord may also get assistance in the form of a direct check. Those who qualify for the LIHEAP program may also qualify for a free portable air conditioning unit during the LIHEAP program year.

Provides limited financial assistance through local neighborhood chapters. - Helps with rent payments. - Provides Metro bus tickets. - Helps paying utility bills. - Telephone bills ( may be provided depending on parish conference and circumstance). - Helps with other needs either through financial assistance or through a voucher to a SVDP thrift store - No cable bills Not all areas of King County are served by a chapter; not all existing neighborhood chapters have financial assistance available.

Provides financial assistance for Kent area residents who have an urgent, FINAL or shutoff notice from Puget Sound Energy, any water company, or apartment management.  May assist up to $100 in a 12-month period.

Provides assistance for clients who have a shut-off or urgent notice. Funds are available through Seattle City Light, Puget Sound Energy's Warm Home Fund, Midway Sewer District and Valley View Sewer District (Valley View is for homeowners only). **SHUT-OFF NOTICE OR OTHER VERIFICATION NEEDED**

Utility Rate Relief: The City of Bellevue offers low–income seniors (62 and older) and low–income permanently disabled persons relief on their utility costs for water, wastewater and drainage. Rate Relief offers up to 75 percent off utility costs for seniors and permanently disabled persons who meet specific residency and income guidelines. Program applies to citizens that pay for their utility costs directly to the city and to those who pay their utility costs through rent or other third party.   Utility Tax Relief: Bellevue’s Tax Relief Program offers a year-end rebate check for a portion of the Utility Occupation Taxes paid to the city. This program is open to persons living in the service area of Bellevue Utilities that meet low–income guidelines. Emergency Assistance Offers a 100% discount on a basic level of service (benefit not to exceed $289 per bill) for up to 2 bills (4 months) of utility service charges if experiencing a one-time financial shock that interferes with the household’s ability to cover basic needs. This assistance is available once every 3 years.

Provides financial assistance for utility bills for eligible residents.

Helps military service members and their families who run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other hardships directly related to military service.   Assists with basic life needs and unanticipated financial needs such as:   -  Mortgage and rent -  Car payment -  Home and auto repairs -  Insurance   -  Utilities -  Food -  Clothing.    The financial assistance is in the form of up to $1,500 in grants that do not need to be repaid.   All grants are paid directly to the "creditor" (such as the electric company), and not to the individual.   Each case is reviewed individually and acceptance determined by a committee.   Applicants can receive funds only once every 18 months, and only twice total.   Second requests for assistance must be caused by a new situation and deployment.

Provides critical financial assistance for military families. Examples of financial assistance include: -  Car repair -  Essential home items -  Rent or mortgage -  Utilities -  Dental   -  Food   -  Moving -  Emergency travel & transportation   -  Eyeglasses   Must be able to show that financial resources are insufficient to meet current expenses, and that those expenses are already due or past due.   Can provide only emergency food assistance and eyeglasses to individuals in the general eligibility group.

At the risk of shutoff or behind on your electricity bill? If you have received an urgent or final shutoff notice OR have a past due balance of $250 or more, and meet the below income eligibility requirements, our Emergency Bill Assistance Program can help. Eligible customers may receive up to $660 per calendar year in emergency assistance to reduce their past-due balances. Households with children under the age of 18 may be eligible for up to $1320 in assistance per calendar year. More information is located here: https://seattle.gov/city-light/residential-services/billing-information/bill-assistance-programs

Provides one-time emergency financial assistance for rent to residents of Kent.   Focuses on serving low-income refugees and immigrants.

Provides ongoing help with monthly energy bills. Depending on your household income and household size, residential customers can save 5% to 45% a month on their bills. Amount of discount is based on several factors: - Household’s income - Number of people in household - County of residence Eligible applicants will be placed in one of six discount tiers. Also provides help for paying existing electric or gas bills through the Home Energy Lifeline Program (HELP). Those who qualify may receive up to $1000 in credit to their account.

Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst): -  Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home. -  Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.   -  Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.   -  Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job. -  Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.   -  Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.   Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD): -  Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.     Emergency Assistance: -  TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.   -  Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.   -  Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.   - Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period. Pregnant Women's Assistance: - Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements. Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA): -  Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as: - Housing - Transportation - Child care - Food and employment-related expenses.   Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps. Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc. Housing and Essential Needs (HEN): -  Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.   Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): -  Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.   -  Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.   State Family Assistance: -  Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities to residents of the area served. Does not assist with the following:   -  Telephone or cable bills -  Propane, oil, wood costs   -  Gasoline

Offers financial assistance to cancer patients in urgent need who are within a three-month window of treatment. Cancer patients may be eligible for a one-time grant of up to $450 to help with expenses including the following: -  Rent/mortgage -  Utilities -  Food -  Transportation -  Dental care -  Childcare -  Medical supplies - Prescription copays Financial assistance may take up to two to three months, so program is not able to assist with immediate shut-off or eviction notices.