Various energy assistance programs are designed to help eligible households ease the financial impact of a portion of heating costs. Funding is limited, which means not all qualified households will receive assistance.

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.

(Does not serve Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Darrington).   ALL SERVICES ARE DEPENDENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING AT THE TIME OF THE REQUEST.  Offers clothing, furniture/beds, household items, food, rent/utilities assistance, prescription medication assistance, and other expenses on a case-by-case basis. Callers are referred to the St. Vincent de Paul volunteers in their area who may do a home visit to determine need.  Financial services are provided through a vouchering system.  Not all services are offered in all areas.

Various energy assistance programs are designed to help eligible households ease the financial impact of a portion of heating costs. Funding is limited, which means not all qualified households will receive assistance.

Provides one-time emergency assistance funds for undocumented immigrants in Benton-Franklin Counties who are dealing with emergencies, like severe illness, loss of a job, accidents, etc., and because of their legal status, do not qualify for other state or federal programs. If applicant is approved, a check in the amount of $250-$400 will be mailed.

Various energy assistance programs are designed to help eligible households ease the financial impact of a portion of heating costs. Funding is limited, which means not all qualified households will receive assistance.

Washington State law and the Kitsap County code have established the Veterans Assistance Fund as a steady source of tax dollars to be utilized for the needs of indigent veterans and their families.  A portion of property tax collected in Kitsap County is earmarked for the VAF.  The overall goal is to assist all veterans-in-the-need back into mainstream society by ensuring they understand all the programs available to them.  Temporary emergency assistance is available for:   Rental and mortgage assistance   Energy or utilities assistance   Food assistance   Transportation assistance   Medical and prescription coverage   Burial or cremation assistance   Auto repair   Appliance repair   Clothing

Provides various utility assistance programs for low-income families, seniors, and disabled individuals. Offers utility shut-off prevention for electric or natural gas, for those with a shut-off notice. Offers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP). LIBA provides rate reduction for Pacific Power customers on their electricity bill. CARES provides rate reduction to the customer on their Cascade Natural Gas bill. City water utilities provide a discount for low-income water customers who live in the cities of Walla Walla, College Place and City of Dayton.

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities to residents of the area served. Does not assist with the following:   -  Telephone or cable bills -  Propane, oil, wood costs   -  Gasoline

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.

Offer rent, food, transportation, utilities assistance, and Healthcare Navigation.

Washington State law and the Kitsap County code have established the Veterans Assistance Fund as a steady source of tax dollars to be utilized for the needs of indigent veterans and their families.  A portion of property tax collected in Kitsap County is earmarked for the VAF.  The overall goal is to assist all veterans-in-the-need back into mainstream society by ensuring they understand all the programs available to them.  Temporary emergency assistance is available for:   Rental and mortgage assistance   Energy or utilities assistance   Food assistance   Transportation assistance   Medical and prescription coverage   Burial or cremation assistance   Auto repair   Appliance repair   Clothing

This program provides financial assistance to help income-eligible households make home heating more affordable, avoid shut-off of utilities services during the winter, and maintain a warm and safe environment.  The LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) provides home heating assistance from November-March.

Provides financial assistance for rent, move-in and utility bills (gas, electric and water) for eligible area residents.

Provides ongoing help with monthly energy bills. Depending on your household income and household size, residential customers can save 5% to 45% a month on their bills. Amount of discount is based on several factors: - Household’s income - Number of people in household - County of residence Eligible applicants will be placed in one of six discount tiers. Also provides help for paying existing electric or gas bills through the Home Energy Lifeline Program (HELP). Those who qualify may receive up to $1000 in credit to their account.

Provides financial assistance for Upper Yakima Valley, Grant, and Adams counties residents in the form of a voucher to assist qualifying households at or below the federal poverty guidelines to offset household’s energy burden. This program assist eligible individuals with various heating sources including electric, gas, oil, wood pellet, and propane.

Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst): -  Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home. -  Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.   -  Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.   -  Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job. -  Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.   -  Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.   Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD): -  Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.     Emergency Assistance: -  TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.   -  Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.   -  Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.   - Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period. Pregnant Women's Assistance: - Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements. Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA): -  Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as: - Housing - Transportation - Child care - Food and employment-related expenses.   Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps. Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc. Housing and Essential Needs (HEN): -  Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.   Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): -  Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.   -  Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.   State Family Assistance: -  Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.

Rent and utility assistance, Covid relief, and Eviction Rental Assistance Program.

Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) may provide non-cash housing and other assistance for recipients of DSHS Medical Care Services (MCS).  Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds Grant funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness.  Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits.  Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits.  Essential Needs Essential Needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes.  Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates.  All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.

Provides wraparound financial support to adults who are deemed incapacitated by DSHS and have no income or are enrolled in ABD. May assist with rent, move-in, utilities, hygiene supplies and transportation costs.  Provides the following for individuals approved by DSHS: Transportation Assistance (gas card or bus pass), Essential Needs (hygienic and cleaning supplies once per month), Ongoing Rent/Utility Assistance (most housing situations qualify), Limited Rental/Utility Assistance (as funds are available), Limited Move in Cost Assistance (as funds are available), Housing Search Assistance for those experiencing homelessness, Employment Counseling. Payments are processed to landlords and/or utility companies on behalf of program participants. HEN can only guarantee monthly payments 90 days at a time.

Provides emergency financial assistance for eviction prevention and utility bills (gas, electric, water and basic home telephone service).  Assistance is for Muckleshoot tribal members ONLY.  Applicants must prove that they are experiencing an emergency, with extenuating circumstances. No move-in assistance.

ONLY METHOW VALLEY RESIDENTS. Assists families and individuals with emergency rental and utility assistance once a year. May also help with minor car & home repairs (call first to verify).

Helps low-income families with heating costs, as funding is available to defray the cost of a household's primary heat source, including: electricity, oil, propane, firewood, pellets, or kerosene. Home may be owned or rented. Some funds are also available for owner-occupied residences in need of repair to heat system, or other emergency repairs as approved.

Offers bill assistance to eligible households for their home heating and energy bills. Households must be income eligible to receive assistance.  Depending on the time of year, they may help with the electricity, natural gas, propane, heating oil, and wood bills. Households can receive assistance once from each program during program year (typically Oct-Sept).  A very limited number of crisis appointments are available on a weekly basis. To qualify for a crisis, you must be facing disconnection within the current week or without heat (less than 10% propane/oil, or less than 7-day supply of wood).  

Provides energy assistance for lower Yakima County residents who meet income guidelines. Also offers a summer program that provides energy assistance for Pacific Power customers; contact for more information.