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 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), which can assist with heating costs, including electricity, gas, wood, oil, or propane. - State Home Energy Assistance Program (SHEAP) may be available for clients not eligible for LIHEAP. SHEAP is an electric benefit only. PSE HELP can assist Puget Sound Energy residential customers with gas and electric bills in addition to LIHEAP/SHEAP 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 their account 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 email [email protected] or call their local Hopelink main office number during office hours. LIHEAP eligible clients without home cooling access may receive a one-time air conditioning unit delivered directly to their home by indicating their interest/need during their appointment or application. FAQ : - On average, appointments are scheduled for four-six 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), which can assist with heating costs, including electricity, gas, wood, oil, or propane. - State Home Energy Assistance Program (SHEAP) may be available for clients not eligible for LIHEAP. SHEAP is an electric benefit only. PSE HELP can assist Puget Sound Energy residential customers with gas and electric bills in addition to LIHEAP/SHEAP 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 their account 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 email [email protected] or call their local Hopelink main office number during office hours. LIHEAP eligible clients without home cooling access may receive a one-time air conditioning unit delivered directly to their home by indicating their interest/need during their appointment or application. FAQ : - On average, appointments are scheduled for four-six 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.

Offers water bill payment assistance.

Provides one-time emergency grants up to $250 to post 9/11 wounded servicemembers or their caregivers for assistance with basic needs. Grant money is paid directly to the person owed the debt such as a landlord or utility company whenever possible. Examples of small grants include food, utilities, housing, clothing, health expenses, assistance with child care, vehicle repairs & other routine household expenses, home & vehicle adaption, funeral expenses, adaptive equipment, moving assistance, travel, etc.

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), which can assist with heating costs, including electricity, gas, wood, oil, or propane. - State Home Energy Assistance Program (SHEAP) may be available for clients not eligible for LIHEAP. SHEAP is an electric benefit only. PSE HELP can assist Puget Sound Energy residential customers with gas and electric bills in addition to LIHEAP/SHEAP 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 their account 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 email [email protected] or call their local Hopelink main office number during office hours. LIHEAP eligible clients without home cooling access may receive a one-time air conditioning unit delivered directly to their home by indicating their interest/need during their appointment or application. FAQ : - On average, appointments are scheduled for four-six 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.

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 a discount on landline telephone service to eligible low-income customers.

Offers emergency financial assistance for eviction prevention, move-in costs, utilities, propane and limited prescriptions.   Offers limited financial help for gasoline, prescriptions and medical bills. Services include case management, when needed.

Provides one-time financial assistance for past-due utilities and rent. Also provides limited move-in cost assistance for help with paying the deposit.

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 financial counseling and may help with a grant to cover critical needs for qualifying military households. Grants provided but not limited to: - Bereavement Travel - Car Insurance - Critical baby items( cribs, car seats, diapers etc.) - Major car repairs - Medical Travel - Rent/Utilities - Sewer service - Service Dog Care

Provides emergency financial assistance to musicians and recording industry professionals in times of need.   Assistance grants may be applied to medical and dental expenses, such as doctor/dentist/hospital bills, prescriptions, addiction recovery treatment, psychotherapy and treatment for chronic illnesses.   Assistance may also be provided for emergency rent and utility payments.   Also provides addiction recovery services and support and referrals to other appropriate agencies.

Provides case management and financial assistance for renters within Seattle city limits who are at imminent risk of losing their housing and who have exhausted all efforts and resources elsewhere. Also assists with utility payments for those with a shut-off or disconnection notice. Program helps renters:   - Stabilize housing and maintain a permanent residence - Develop and implement personal and professional skills and goals that will lead to economic self-sufficiency and personal success

Provides financial assistance for help with heating energy costs for Black Diamond, Covington, Maple Valley, Ravensdale. Funded by Salvation Army's Warm Home Fund.

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

Provides limited basic needs and financial assistance to eligible applicants needing help as result of a current or recent (within 6 months) intimate partner abuse situation. Services are confidential. Provides financial assistance based on funding availability with: - Utility bill arrears - Housing: funds for landlord applications and move-in costs subject to funders guidelines while funds last. No rental assistance is available. - Food/Grocery items - Basic Clothing - Hygiene items/Toiletries - Prescriptions - Eyeglasses - Bus tickets/ Transport - Diapers - Baby formula   - Other infant needs Language interpretation is available in person or over the phone.

Provides emergency financial assistance for various needs, such as: -  Rent -  Move-in (first month's rent only) -  Utilities -  Food -  Transportation (bus and/or ferry) -  Laundry (provides coins for nearby laundromat Tu, 1-2pm) -  Medical costs - Showers (at the church Th, 6-7pm)

Provides financial assistance to income-eligible households to help with heating and other energy bills when funds are available. Water and sewer assistance is currently unavailable. LIHEAP heating costs include: - Electricity - Gas - Wood - Oil - Propane   Those who have received LIHEAP assistance may also be eligible to apply for a free air conditioning unit if funding is available. Puget Sound Energy's Home Energy Lifeline Program (PSE HELP) is able to assist with PSE gas and electric bills in addition to any assistance received from the LIHEAP program; PSE HELP can also assist with PSE gas and electric bills that do not contribute to heating the household.   Once 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 if the applicant has an appointment with LIHEAP or PSE HELP. Clients can confirm or cancel an appointment by going to the website and clicking on the button marked 'Check or Cancel Existing Appointment. ' Clients can also call the automated Appointment and Information Line to confirm or cancel an appointment, to hear program eligibility and to get other helpful information about the Energy Assistance Program.    Additional Information: -  On average, appointments are scheduled for two to four weeks after 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.   -  It may take six to eight weeks for utility company to receive the payment.

Offers emergency financial assistance to families and individuals who are experiencing a short-term financial crisis. Possible types of assistance include rent, move-in costs, power bills, prescriptions, water or sewer bills, auto repair, medical bills and others.

Provides emergency assistance for groceries, gasoline, prescriptions, rent and utility bills.  Client can be helped once every 6 months. Amount of assistance TBD. Does NOT offer cash payments to clients.

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 emergency financial assistance to help with utility bills. Pays directly to the utility company, including the following providers: - Puget Sound Energy - Sammamish Water District   - Issaquah Water District   - Various propane or heating oil providers   - Conservice Utility bill must be past due; shut-off notice not required. Amount of assistance varies with funding availability.

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

Provides financial assistance for utility bills for eligible residents.