Scott Valley Salvation Army help available to those in need
Siskiyou Daily News
Funds are once again available through the Scott Valley Salvation Army unit for emergency help with home heating costs, transportation, rental assistance, and other one-time critical emergency needs.
The Division of Family Assistance (DFA) provides Emergency Assistance (EA) in the form of payments to vendors for permanent housing for New Hampshire families that meet the eligibility requirements for Financial Assistance to Needy Families. EA payments can be applied to rent, mortgage and utility arrearages; rent and utility deposits; and fuel deliveries. EA payments allow families to obtain or retain safe and healthy housing.
Seminole County, Florida has several emergency grant programs to assist its residents. The hardship must have occurred a period of 90 days prior to the application. Availability of assistance depends on the amount of funds the county has available.
The Maine State Housing Authority offers a first time home buyer’s program called the “Gift of Green.” The program provides a grant of $5,000, but no more than 4 percent of the loan amount. Additionally, there is a $500 weatherization coupon available.
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority offers assistance and services to homeowners facing foreclosure. They administrate an Emergency Mortgage Payment Assistance program. This program provides financial assistance for up to five years (wow!) for Connecticut homeowners who have received a foreclosure notice. There are other eligibility requirements so be sure to read their brochure carefully.
