Provides emergency assistance for families or individuals from being without shelter, food or utilities. Grand Praire United Charities is dedicated to providing immediate emergency assistance and referrals to the residents of Grand Prairie. GPUC provides housing assistance (rent/mortgage) Call for details.
Persons applying for service must: reside in Grand Prairie

Provides rent assistance and housing support. The goal of the White Rock Center of Hope is to help people who are trying to help themselves avoid eviction and maintain utility services, and help them provide food and clothing for their family members.

The Wilkinson Center transforms the lives of Dallas families by providing pathways to self-sufficiency with dignity and respect.

ASD currently operates four Special Care Facilities licensed by the Texas Department of Health: The Ewing Center, Revlon Apartments, Hillcrest House, and Spencer Gardens. ASD serves an average of 175 men, women and children in 152 total bedrooms within 125 privately configured units.Seventy-six percent (76%) of the agency's resident population are racial or ethnic minorities, 24 percent were women

Dickinson Place was established in 1971 because there was a high need for low-income housing for the elderly and physically disabled in East Dallas and its surrounding areas. The mission of Dickison Place is to provide comfortable, affordable apartment living and programming to enhance spiritual, personal and social well-being of all residents. Sponsored by Highland Park United Methodist Church, D

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Community Housing Fund assists low-income families to purchase safe, affordable, newly rehabilitated homes. Because most families are unable to qualify immediately for their mortgage, they are allowed to rent the property for as long as needed to clear mortgage obstacles such as credit, job stability, or down payment. In this way, they can be daily reminded of their long-term goal of home ownershi

Hope Restoration grew out of a need to help indigent people develop the ability to provide for themselves. To lead people away from destructive habits and lifestyles toward positive alternatives. We strongly advocate faith in God, and adherence to good code of ethical and moral standards. We collaborate with other Non-Profit and Faith Based organization to meet physical and spiritual needs of our

The Clayton Dabney Foundation provides needy families, with children in the last stages of terminal cancer, assistance in creating everlasting memories. This 501c3 organization was established in honor of Clayton Dabney who died at the age of six from mucle tissue cancer in 1995. Children's Medical Center of Dallas estimates that they will diagnose approxiamtely 180 new children's cancer malignanc

The Texas Tenants' Union empowers tenants through education and organizing to protect their rights, preserve their homes, improve their living conditions, and enhance the quality of life in their communities.

Voice of Hope Ministries exists to provide children living in the neighborhoods of West Dallas with strong character models, educational support, life skills, and family support services needed to become productive Christian citizens. Inner-city families are equipped with resources and skills needed to overcome and break the poverty cycle. The ministry seeks to meet the needs by addressing the who

Since 1918, Hope Cottage has helped more than 26,000 pregnant women make the best possible choices for themselves and their children. Our services for pregnant women are always free. Services include pregnancy counseling, case management services, assistance with basic needs and referrals to community resources.Hope Cottage's mission is to nurture and build families through eductaion, counseling a

New Friends New Life helps women and their children by accessing legal, medical, and educational services so that they can find conventional work. Additionally, we provide rent assistance and help with car payments, etc. while the women get on their feet. Our hope is to help each woman find a career path and get more education,often beginning with a GED.

Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex assists those people who 'fall through the cracks' and are not able to help themselves or cannot receive adequate help in other ways.

ACO Transforms Lives by addressing basic human sercie neeeds for the residents of Allen, Fairview, and Lucas.

Irving Cares, in partnership with the Irving, Texas community, is dedicated to providing assistance.

Irving Cares has funding available to assist Irving residents experiencing a temporary financial crisis. Clients who need help with rent, mortgage, or utility payments must pre-qualify by phoning (972) 721-9181. Our receptionist will gather relevant inf

Lancaster Outreach Center, founded in 1986, receives a broad base of support from area businesses, churches, and the United Way of Dallas. LOC provides emergency assistance in the form of food, rent and utility assistance, and job placement services. Additionally, LOC operates a sliding scale counseling center and provides school supplies and Christmas toys for children. Our Thrift Store is anothe

Heroes for Children provides financial and social assistance to families, within the state of Texas, with children (0-22 years of age) battling cancer.

An average of $750 is donated directly to families.  Common types of requests include:

• Mortgage and rent payments
• Utilities, phone, gas, car payments
• Hotel and travel expenses for families to travel t

Alpha Assistance Inc. recognizes that there may be a need for down payment and cost of living assistance when buying a home. Our mission is to see that families can live better lifestyles while owning their own home.

Mon -Fri 7:45am-5:00pm. Financial assistance and casework for individuals and families who have health problems which prevent gainful employment and who meet eligibility requirements. Emergency assistance funds available as well as food vouchers for the medically indigent. Must be medically disabled and without income. Clients must have a current medical statement.

Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm. Offers individual and family counseling, senior center, support groups, Information and Referral, food pantry, legal and other services by appointment. Emergency assistance with rent, electric, water and gas for zip codes75217,75232,75241. This agency is a FEMA recipient. Must live in zip codes 75216, 75241 and 75232 for financial assistance.

Mon-Fri 9:00am-Noon, 1:00pm-5:00pm.

Offers emergency rent, water, gas and electric. Food pantry available to low income families in East Dallas area.Neighborhood center provide senior citizens aged 60 and above daily noon meals, recreation, education, social services, nutrition, welfare counseling and information and referral, as well as nurse-managed health maintenance cli

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm. Provides limited financial assistance with rent, mortgage, water, gas and electric bill assistance. The Companies they do not assist with are Atmos, Reliant, and Direct Engery. This agency is a FEMA recipient. Must live in Dallas County. FEMA requires eviction notices and a utility termination is required. Call to schedule an appointment. Current picture ID for themselves an

Mon-Fri 9:00am-Noon. Food pantry available. Agency provides emergency financial assistance with gas, water and electric bills. Must live in zip codes 75038, 75039, 75060, 75061, 75062 and 75063. Must have valid picture identification card, a copy of the lease agreement, last 3 check stubs, a bill from address and social security cards for each household member.

hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Food pantry available. Information and referral service for all callers. Financial aid on limited emergency basis to residents of Mesquite, Balch Springs, Sunnyvale and zip code 75149, 75150, 75181, 75180, 75182, and partial assistance for 75159 only when other resources are not available. This agency is a FEMA recipient.
Must live in zip codes 751

hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Provides limited financial assistance with rent, mortgage, water, gas and electric bill assistance. The Companies they do not assist with are Atmos, Reliant, and Direct Engery. This agency is a FEMA recipient.

hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm
Food and clothing available. Provides financial assistance with rent and TXU and Garland electric and gas only. For water bill assistance must have Garland water. This agecny is a FEMA recipient.
Must live in zip codes 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044. Will aslo so serve residents of Rowlett 75088, and parts of Wylie and Sachse.

hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm
Information about, and referrals to, social services for residents of Collin County. Maintains current files on community resources. Provides limited emergency financial assistance. Contact agency for food and clothes. Publishes Collin County Cares, a directory of services for Collin County residents. Designated Community Information Center for Collin County.F

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra