emergency FINANCIAL assistance & workforce development
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.
HOW WE CAN HELP
- Emergency assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities & food
- Case Managed Workforce Development:
- Job placement assistance
- Job skills training/resume development
- Education and tuition assistance
- Financial literacy education
- Soft skills training
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must reside in Dallas County and meet income guidelines according to the Federal Income Guidelines (see table below)
- 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
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.
