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PCOA assumes no responsibility by providing this information. This list is a community service and not an endorsement of any organization listed. We update information annually, however information could change over the course of a year. Please verify directly with the resource.
Listings for Financial / Emergency Utility Assistance
Financial
Finances impact every part of our lives. As we age, finances can be strained by a fixed income, familial obligations, changes in the economy, and more. Resources, both public and private, in the community can help you to navigate your personal financial situations.
Emergency Utility Assistance
These programs can help low-income people pay utility bills, including water, electric, phone service, trash, and more. Most programs have income limits, guidelines, and an application process. Organizations funded through the Low-Income Senior Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are only able to help with one utility bill per person per year.
See the glossary for descriptions of all categories
Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group
Arivaca Human Resource building
17252 W. 5th St.
Arivaca, AZ 85601
(520) 398-2771
Fax: (520) 398-9788Email: arivacahr@gmail.com
description
Hunger Relief in the form of Meals and Food Boxes.
Energy Assistance for Trico, TEP, Propane, SWGas, and Firewood for cooking/heating
On-site Thrift Store offering gently used clothing, accessories, and linens.
Referral and support services.
service area
Arivaca
business hours
M - Th 8:00 AM - 4:00 Pm
costs
Many of our services are provided by volunteers, emphasizing hope and dignity for the individual. Confidentiality is of extreme importance. While helping the community, we encourage self-sufficiency through assistance and education. Services are provided free of charge. The exception is clothing and linens from our on-site Thrift Store. Most items are priced at $.50/each.
Chicanos por la Causa (CPLC)
Housing Counseling
1525 N. Oracle Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 882-0018
Fax: (520) 884-9007Email: carmen.lopez@cplc.org
description
Chicanos por la Causa (CPLC) provides Down Payment Assistance, Foreclosure Prevention, Utility Assistance, Emergency Rent Assistance
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friendly House, Inc.
113 W. Sherman St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-1870
Fax: (602) 257-8278description
Friendly House, Inc. provides adult education (including GED and English Language classes), workforce development, immigration legal services, emergency support services such as utility assistance, food assistance, and more. Please visit our website for a complete list of services and their descriptions at: friendlyhouse.org
For more information on employment resources, visit this webpage: www.friendlyhouse.org/arizona-workforce-development
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
costs
Most services are free. Immigration services may involve modest fees.
International Sonoran Desert Alliance
Utility Assistance
38 N. Plaza St.
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-3570
Fax: (520) 387-3005Email: liz@isdanet.org
description
This agency can assist with emergency utility and water assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) between May and October. You may only receive assistance once per year. To obtain service, call for an appointment.
service area
Ajo
business hours
M-F 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Jewish Family & Children's Services of Southern Arizona (JFCS)
description
At JFCS, our goal is to increase the well-being of individuals, families, and ultimately our community by providing trauma-informed, person-centered services to people from all backgrounds. JFCS includes counseling, therapy, services for Older Adults, Abuse and Neglect prevention services for families, Divorce Recovery groups, emergency financial assistance, and Refugee Resettlement Services.
service area
Tucson
MAP (Map-A-Plan)
Rent and Utility Assistance
3950 S Camino del Heroe
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 625-5966
Fax: (520) 625-1261description
Valley Assistance Services' MAP (MAP-a-Plan) program offers money for rent and utilities to prevent evictions and homelessness. This program includes required attendance for 6 hours of budgeting classes, savings, and benefits information and resources, including online SNAP (food stamps) application assistance. MAP program applications are provided on-site / in-person.
service area
Green Valley
business hours
M - F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
costs
No cost for this program.
Pima County Community Action Agency
(520) 724-2667
Fax: (520) 838-7434http://az-pimacounty.civicplus.pro/887/Community-Assistance-Division
description
The Pima County Community Assistance Division's mission is to assist low-income individuals and families with reaching higher levels of economic and social self-sufficiency through the delivery of basic needs services and to advocate for low-income individuals. The Community Assistance Division will deliver services in a respectful, timely, and compassionate manner.
Community Assistance Division
The Pima County Community Assistance Division's mission is to assist low-income individuals and families with reaching higher levels of economic and social self-sufficiency through the delivery of basic needs services and to advocate for low-income individuals. The Community Assistance Division will deliver services in a respectful, timely, and compassionate manner.
Contact the Pima County Community Action Agency at 520-724-2667 for rent, mortgage, and utility assistance. Calls are answered by staff, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m). Funding is dependent on availability and whether the applicant meets federal eligibility requirements
service area
Pima County
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pima County Housing Center
description
The Pima County Housing Center provides one-on-one meetings and formal classes on homebuyer education and financial literacy. Services provided may include homebuyer education and counseling, money management, budgeting, debt counseling, foreclosure prevention, housing discrimination, and other issues related to housing. Please visit our website for detailed information.
Salvation Army
1002 N. Main Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 795-9671 | (520) 404-5733 Lock Boxes
http://salvationarmytucson.orgdescription
The Salvation Army provides family services to disaster relief to those affected by substance abuse. It helps families in need with our food pantry, hospitality house shelter, rent/mortgage assistance, employment, and emergency lock boxes for the firedepartment.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM,
St. Vincent de Paul of Southern Arizona - Thrift Store
description
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul operates thrift stores that sell furniture and household items. For a list of store locations, please visit our website or call our administrative office at 520-628-7837.
business hours
M-F 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM