Emergency Assistance Programs
UCM's Emergency Assistance program helps people in
crisis meet
basic needs and learn about resources for long-term self-sufficiency.
The working poor and those on fixed incomes have hardships that require
concrete, immediate help to prevent outcomes like homelessness, utility
cut-off, malnutrition, or worsening of illnesses such as diabetes. The
program serves over 10,00 people per year. We often work with Fairfax
County, complementing their resources when they cannot fully address a
crisis alone. For further information see our Program Participant Statistical Report for FY'06 - FY'08.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm
Targets and Goals:
1. Provide assistance to people in short-term
crisis who
cannot meet basic needs, including:
* parents with children
* victims of domestic violence
* the elderly
* the disabled
* laid off workers
* people who need treatment for substance abuse
* single people
* immigrants
* others with needs
2. Flexibility to tailor solutions to individual needs
3. Focus on concrete emergency services
Services Available:
* One-time loans or grants for rent,
mortgage
or utilities
* Dental care/Medical Assistance
* Medicine for a sick child
* Gifts of used clothing, furniture and household items
from UCM's Back Porch Shop
* Emergency Food and personal need items from UCM's Food Pantry
* Crisis information and referral services
* Budget counseling
* Referrals to UCM's Workforce Development Center, legal
clinics and other services
* Other assistance as needed - determined on an individual
basis
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