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Provides crisis assistance to households. Includes utility assistance as well as assistance for incidental items that are needed to attain/maintain employment (car repairs, work clothes, etc.). Amount of crisis assistance available depends upon funding.
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Temporary Financial Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Clothing Vouchers
Offers a low-interest, revolving loan for households that need financial assistance for unexpected large expenses such as emergency home repair, vehicle repairs, and/or employment-related expenses. Typical financial assistance is under $2,000. Applicants receiving revolving loan assistance will be required to participate in financial literacy courses in addition to repayment of the loan within an agreed-upon timeframe.
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Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans
Families facing financial hardships may be provided with high-quality vehicle repair services at an affordable price.
Those who qualify will receive a deeply discounted rate on parts and labor at the Chariots4Hope shop. The client will be provided an estimate of repair costs before approval, and clients are responsible for paying for repairs approved.
Individuals may call to request assistance for basic life needs, which may include financial assistance for utilities and rent, furniture, prescriptions (non-narcotic), and car repair. If St. Vincent de Paul may be able to assist, a home visit will need to be scheduled. If St. Vincent de Paul cannot help, the person will receive information regarding other organizations that may be able to assist. Home visits are completed in person and in pairs, to determine how to provide assistance appropriately related to basic needs.
Does not provide assistance for rent deposit.
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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Furniture
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Offers a low-interest, revolving loan for households that need financial assistance for unexpected large expenses such as emergency home repair, vehicle repairs, and/or employment-related expenses. Typical financial assistance is under $2,000. Applicants receiving revolving loan assistance will be required to participate in financial literacy courses in addition to repayment of the loan within an agreed-upon timeframe.
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Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
May provide grants for gas, insurance, DMV fees (licensing and registration), vehicle repairs, bus/Uber/Lyft rides, and more, for local transportation only.
This grant program focuses on persons in a temporary transportation crisis, including persons who have lost a job, lost income due to a death of a loved one, experienced high medical bills, experienced a natural disaster, or are starting over due to domestic violence, as well as other possible emergencies.
Those who qualify need a way to show stability moving forward past the temporary assistance provided.
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Transportation Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Records/Licenses/Permits Fee Payment Assistance
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Services include assistance for homeless prevention and moving out of homelessness; basic needs assistance (rent and utilities); gas vouchers, car repairs, and other transportation assistance; and prescription assistance.
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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Provides crisis assistance to households. Includes utility assistance as well as assistance for incidental items that are needed to attain/maintain employment (car repairs, work clothes, etc.). Amount of crisis assistance available depends upon funding.
Categories
Temporary Financial Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Clothing Vouchers
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Offers a low-interest, revolving loan for households that need financial assistance for unexpected large expenses such as emergency home repair, vehicle repairs, and/or employment-related expenses. Typical financial assistance is under $2,000. Applicants receiving revolving loan assistance will be required to participate in financial literacy courses in addition to repayment of the loan within an agreed-upon timeframe.
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Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans
Community Vehicle Checkup offers FREE windshield wiper blade replacements, fluids topped off, battery connector check, light bulb replacement, visual inspection, maintenance related items, and referrals for other services. Car seat safety checks also provided.
LOCATION: North High School Parking Lot, 501 Holcomb Avenue, Des Moines, 50313.
LOCATION: North High School Parking Lot, 501 Holcomb Avenue, Des Moines, 50313.
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Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Offers a low-interest, revolving loan for households that need financial assistance for unexpected large expenses such as emergency home repair, vehicle repairs, and/or employment-related expenses. Typical financial assistance is under $2,000. Applicants receiving revolving loan assistance will be required to participate in financial literacy courses in addition to repayment of the loan within an agreed-upon timeframe.
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Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans
Offers a low-interest, revolving loan for households that need financial assistance for unexpected large expenses such as emergency home repair, vehicle repairs, and/or employment-related expenses. Typical financial assistance is under $2,000. Applicants receiving revolving loan assistance will be required to participate in financial literacy courses in addition to repayment of the loan within an agreed-upon timeframe.
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Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
Categories
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Offers a low-interest, revolving loan for households that need financial assistance for unexpected large expenses such as emergency home repair, vehicle repairs, and/or employment-related expenses. Typical financial assistance is under $2,000. Applicants receiving revolving loan assistance will be required to participate in financial literacy courses in addition to repayment of the loan within an agreed-upon timeframe.
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Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
Categories
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides standard and emergency assistance to Air Force and Space Force families when unexpected financial emergencies arise with no-interest loans and grants. The programs are intended to help meet immediate financial emergency needs and help make a positive step toward a lasting financial solution. Assistance many be in the form of loans or grants.
Assistance programs may help with emergency assistance for rent or utilities, medical or dental care costs, funeral expenses, vehicle expenses (repair, payment, insurance, gas, etc.), pet medical care or transportation to/from an overseas assignment, food, personal hygiene items, child care expenses, and more.
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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides crisis assistance to households. Includes utility assistance as well as assistance for incidental items that are needed to attain/maintain employment (car repairs, work clothes, etc.). Amount of crisis assistance available depends upon funding.
Categories
Temporary Financial Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Clothing Vouchers
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
Categories
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.
Limited funding sometimes available for vehicle repair, minor home repairs and dental work.
Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.
Limited funding sometimes available for vehicle repair, minor home repairs and dental work.
Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.
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Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Dental Care
Medical Expense Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Work Clothing
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Offers a low-interest, revolving loan for households that need financial assistance for unexpected large expenses such as emergency home repair, vehicle repairs, and/or employment-related expenses. Typical financial assistance is under $2,000. Applicants receiving revolving loan assistance will be required to participate in financial literacy courses in addition to repayment of the loan within an agreed-upon timeframe.
Categories
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
Categories
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance