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Financial Assistance

Information about the Program and Services Office. Located at 2001 Railroad Avenue operating hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM and the list of service areas covered by the programs.

The Caring Place Programs and Services Office

Location:  2001 Railroad Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4 PM, Last check in for financial assistance is at 2:30 PM

Service Area:  Georgetown, Andice, Bartlett, Florance, Granger, Jarrell, Jonah, Schwertner, Walburg, Weir, and the portion of Hutto within GISD.

 

Types of Financial Support Available; Housing: Rent, Mortgage, Utilities, Housing Deposit, Temporary Emergency Shelter based on assessment of need. Transportation such as Gasoline, Uber or Greyhound. Medical such as eye exams and glasses, emergency dental
Additional Programs Available which offer non-financial assistance such as Food Programs: Food pantry, Fresh Food for Families, HOPE box, Thrift Store Vouchers for clothing and household goods, Loads of Caring, and case management

To Learn More About Our Food Programs: caringplacetx.org/getfood

To Learn More About our Laundry Program Loads Of Caring: https://www.caringplacetx.org/ourservices/loads-of-caring.html


What Qualifies Me for Financial Assistance? These are examples only more information may be requested

We understand that unexpected situations arise that make paying rent or utilities difficult. Our assistance is not based on your regular income but instead is based on the financial crisis within the last 60 days. Because of this, we ask that you provide verification of the loss of money you have experienced, making paying your rent, mortgage or utility difficult. What is this?

  • Loss of Income (examples)
    • Did you lose your job or have fewer hours? We will need your paystubs showing normal and lost pay; unemployment statement; termination letter
    • Did you lose your benefits? We will need your SNAP letter, Social Security letter or unemployment statement showing normal and lost benefits.
    • Did you have to pay for medical expenses, funeral expenses, home repairs or car repairs? We
      will need paid invoices showing us that you paid this.
Required Documents and What's Accepted - We must have ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS and they MUST BE PRINTED in order to review and consider your request for assistance.
  • Proof of Residency within our service area (Not in our service area? Visit https://www.findhelp.org to find assistance in your area)
    • Current lease with terms and landlord/tenant signatures
    • Current mortgage statement or WCAD
    • Current utility bill
    • Postmarked mail from bank or government within 60 days
    • Current voter registration card
    • Current vehicle registration or insurance policy
    • Current home or renter’s insurance policy
  • Proof of Identification for ALL people in the home
    • Adults – picture ID with name and date of birth
    • Children – Birth certificate, health insurance card, school records, immunization record, SNAP letter
  • Support of the bill you are asking for assistance with
    • Lease, mortgage or utility statement or deposit information
    • For transportation assistance for medical appointments or job interviews, proof of appointment for a future date within the month
  • Proof of lost money (financial crisis) for rent, mortgage and utility assistance
How Can I Request Assistance?

The Caring Place is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Last check-in for financial assistance is 2:30 p.m.) 

You may walk in with ALL of your documents to have your request reviewed. If you are missing documentation, we will guide you on what is needed to consider your request for assistance.

If you would like to complete the application before arriving, please print and complete:


What if I work during your business hours? If you work during our business hours, we may be able to guide you in your process.  Please leave a message at 512-943-0700.  Please allow up to 2 business days for a response.
WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS ONLINE.  APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED THROUGH EMAIL.
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