COVID – 19 Community Resources

Baker Ripley Central

https://www.bakerripley.org/services/utility-assistance-program 

Utility Assistance Hotline 713-590-2327

Must call to make an appointment.  Assists with utility bills only.

Utility Assistance Requirements:

• Resident of Harris County
• Must meet the US Department of Health and Human Services Income Guidelines
• Proof of identity – Current/Valid Texas Driver’s License, Texas ID, US Passport, US Military ID or US
• Permanent Resident Card
• Provide proof of income for the last 30 days for all household members eighteen (18) years of age and older such as employer gross wages, Social Security, Unemployment, Food Stamp Award Letter, Retirement, VA Disability, etc.
• Provide a current Electric Bill – Reliant customers must provide their meter number
• Provide a current Gas Bill (If applicable)
• Electric and/or Gas Disconnection Notices (If applicable)

Salvation Army of Greater Houston

http://salvationarmyhouston.org/get-help/

713-752-0677 (1500, Austin Street, Houston, Texas 77002) Rent, utilities, food and clothing assistance.  Call in advance to insure funds are available.  

Requirements:

You must live within the Harris County Appraisal District and be able to demonstrate loss of income, ability to maintain home after assistance, and financial need.  Please bring the following documents to the appointment:

• Late notice, eviction notice or court eviction documents
• Lease (all pages include addendums)
• Bring two forms of ID
• Documentation of unexpected loss of income

City of Houston W.A.T.E.R. Fund

713-371-1400 (water bills only)

Gulf Coast Community Services

https://www.gccsa.org/emergency-assistance-2/

713-393-4700 (9320 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77054) 

Rent or Electric Assistance Requirements:

• Must complete and submit an online or paper application
  You will be contacted for an appointment after application is submitted and reviewed.
• During the appointment each neighbor is expected to complete a Service Agreement with a GCCS professional order to receive a rental or utility assistance. Service Agreements consist of participation in at least one ongoing class (ABE/GED, Nutrition, ESL, SSL, Business Applications, Money Management, etc.) during a two-month period.
• You must have an eviction or disconnect notice from landlord or electricity provider.
  You must be a resident of Harris County.
• You must meet Federal Income Guidelines for poverty in accordance with number living in household.

My Brother’s Keeper

Provides partial financial assistance for rent and/or utilities.

http://mybkoutreach.org/services-programs.php

281-498-9933

Rent and Utility Assistance:

Individuals or families assistance is provided for a documented crisis, primarily for rent and utilities. Clients that are seeking employment may sign up to use our computer room for internet access. Also, they are given information on any jobs that they may have information on at the time of their visit.