The poverty rate in Dallas is the third highest in the country and considered one of its top challenges. Community Council of Greater Dallas believes access to education and employment opportunities for people with disadvantaged backgrounds is a major component to the solution, as well as providing emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, and food.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must reside in Dallas County and meet income guidelines according to the Federal Income Guidelines (see tables to the right)
Applicants will be required to provide the following documents:
Social Security Card
Utility Bill
Full Rental Lease
Benefits Support Letter such as food stamps, SSI
Pay Stubs for last 30 days
Additional documentation may be requested
Please have an ID with you. A social security card is preferred but not required.
How does it Work?
After your information has been received, you will be contacted by one of our case managers or application specialists who will assist in determining your eligibility for services. After approval, forms will be sent for your electronic signature. If you do not have access to an email or computer, we will do our best to assist with getting your application signed in person.
How Soon Will I Hear from Someone?
As mentioned, services are provided on a first come, first served basis and we will contact everyone as soon as possible. WE ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS THE FIRST WEEK OF EVERY MONTH. APPLYING DOES NOT GUARANTEE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. If you want to check on the status of your application, please email erem@ccadvance.org.
How Long Does The Process Take?
Once an application is signed, we will send a pledge to your utility company, landlord or leasing office showing the balance that we agree to pay within 45 days. You will be provided a copy of the pledge as well and we will notify you as soon as the check is ready.
If you have received a copy of our pledge, you can check on your current client application by clicking on:
FAST TRACK ONLINE APPLICATION
Do you need emergency assistance or want to become financially independent and secure? Apply here for help.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Dallas County residents only.
- Adding ALL family members to your online application is beneficial to confirm eligibility in a timely manner.
- Be prepared to submit ALL necessary documents to support application for assistance to your assigned Community Council staff member.
- If you have questions, please email sdelacruz@ccadvance.org You may also call (214) 954-4241 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm and ask to speak with Sandra de la Cruz.
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
- Solo para residentes del condado de Dallas.
- Agregue a TODOS los miembros de su familia a su solicitud para confirmar su elegibilidad de manera correcta.
- Esté preparado para enviar TODOS los documentos necesarios para respaldar la solicitud de asistencia a nuestro trabajador asignado.
- Si tiene preguntas, por favor mande un correo electrónico a sdelacruz@ccadvance.org.
