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Emergency Services offered at Washington Council of the Blind

Emergency Services offered at Washington Council of the Blind

Provides once-in-a-lifetime financial assistance for food, medicine or utilities. Can also help pay veterinarian bills for service dogs. Agency does not give cash; the recipient's bill is paid to the vendor.   Does not help with rent or move-in assistance.

Categories

Veterinary Care Expense AssistanceFood VouchersPrescription Expense AssistanceGas Service Payment AssistanceHeating Fuel Payment AssistanceElectric Service Payment AssistanceWater Service Payment AssistanceSewer Service Payment Assistance

Physical Address

11409 88th Avenue East, Puyallup, WA 98373

Hours

M-F, 9am-noon.

Voice

(800) 255-1147

Application process

Call for initial screening. Caller's information will be given to the crisis committee. Someone from the committee will call back, interview the applicant over the phone and make an eligibility determination.   Agency does not give cash; the recipient's bill is paid by the agency to the vendor.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Those who are legally blind and residents of Washington state.   May require verification by a physician.

Agency info

Washington Council of the Blind

Provides information and referral to statewide resources for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Offers once-per-lifetime financial assistance for food, medicine or utilities for individuals who are blind. Provides educational scholarships.