El Paso County assistance programs.

Get help with rent and housing expenses

The county has received over three million dollars from the federal government. The money will be used to help people pay rent, utility bills, security deposits, and really prevent people from being evicted from their homes and apartments. The funds are part of a federal government homeless prevention program.

Low to moderate income families and individuals who are facing eviction can get their rent and utilities paid for in full for three months and have those bills partly paid for up 15 more months. So the total assistance that is provided can be equivalent to 18 months of housing expenses.

It is widely recognized that is is far more effective, and less costly, to provide people with help before they lose their homes. If someone is homeless, it is much more challenging, and expensive, to get them back on the feet and into a home. That is why this assistance program was created. The idea is to provide short term emergency help and then wean recipients off the program as people get reestablished.

El Paso based TVP Non-profit Corp. is administering the program. Call them at 887-0899, or click here to find other rental assistance programs.

Financial assistance programs in El Paso

Some of the other non-profit agencies in El Paso that provide help with numerous expenses, including rent, mortgage, utility bills, prescriptions, and more include.

El Paso County General Assistance - This agency provides emergency financial assistance and cash grants for  paying rent, mortgage, utilities, prescription medications, offers free food and other basic living necessities and expenses. (915)546-8150

El Paso Community Action Program, Project BRAVO - This local community action agency also offer numerous assistance programs and information to low income individuals. Housing counseling is offered, and this program provides free advice and financial assistance to individuals and clients who are either undergoing or who are at risk of rental delinquency or mortgage default or foreclosure counseling. Other services provided by the El Paso community action agency include: housing consumer education, debt advice and reduction services, and pre-purchase counseling. No income guidelines apply in order to receive aid.

 

 

 

To continue other programs offered be the El Paso community action agency include the Patient Assistance Program (PAP). This service was created to address the need for health care services and free medications. The PAP program helps patients and low income individuals obtain, complete and submit applications to the drug manufacture companies that provide free and reduced medications to qualified patients, diabetic supplies, smoking cessation inhalers, and nutritional supplement drinks. Learn more on patient assistance programs.

Last but not least the agency offers numerous utility and cooling bill assistance programs. They include weatherization, appliance replacements, and the CEAP Heating & Cooling Program, which provides cash grants.

Call the El Paso Community Action Program, Project BRAVO at (915) 562-4100.

Free Health Care

If you can’t afford to pay for your medical bills, Centro San Vincent (CSV) family health center is a federally funded nonprofit community health center located in El Paso Texas. CSV provides patients with a comprehensive range of health care services that ensure high quality, compassionate, accessible healthcare and peace of mind in an atmosphere of respect, dignity and cultural sensitivity. No people will be turned away, and all services provided are free if you can’t pay. Call them at (915) 859-7545. Click here to find other ways to get free health care.

Emergency assistance programs for paying bills

Another local charity, St. Vincent De Paul, offers several resources and programs. They include food, rent help, and money for paying electric bills. Call them at (915) 832-0447.

Assistance with rent is offered as funding allows. If you do apply and are found to be qualified, help will be provided only once every 2 years, so use the program sparingly.

On the other hand, assistance for paying gas, electric, and water bills is available only once every year. Please contact the agency to learn more or to apply.

They also have a food pantry on site. Families need food for many reason. For example, high fuel costs and expensive housing are making it difficult for families to make ends meet, and millions of people across the country are turning to agencies for food assistance.

 

 

The Salvation Army of El Paso (915) 544-9811 may also be able to assist. From time to time they will have funding available to provide assistance for people facing an emergency or crisis. For example, money may be available to help pay back rent or an utility bills. They also have an on site food pantry, and other resources at their disposal that they can offer.

Our Lady of Guadalupe – A listing of the resources offered includes Free Food Bank, Clothing and Furniture Closet, help for the Purchase of Medication for ill/sick. The agency may assist with a partial payment of a residents monthly rent or deposits. Can provide food, funds to pay utility bills, prescription medications, and transportation. Also get information and referral to other agencies and charities. 2709 Alabama, El Paso, Texas 79930, phone (915)545-4234

Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Similar to above, this church can also offer rent assistance, money for utilities, food, clothing, medications, and a number of other assistance programs. 131 S. Zaragosa, El Paso, TX 79907, dial (915)545-4223

St. Thomas Aquinas – Call them to apply for rent, utility, food, clothing assistance programs. 10970 Bywood Dr., El Paso, Texas 79935,dial (915)592-1313

Assistance from St. Vincent DePaul – The churches below can all offer one or more of the following. The specifics will depend on the church and your circumstances, so call for more information. They may have free food, clothing, medications, and a thrift store. From time to time limited funds to help people pay their rent or utilities may be offered too.

• Blessed Sacrament Church, 9025 Diana, El Paso, Texas 79904, call (915)545-4005
• Christ the Saviors, 5301 Wadsworth, El Paso, TX 79924, telephone (915)545-4079
• La Puricima Socorro Mission, 238 Nevarez Road, El Paso, Texas 79927, (915)859-7939
• Sacred Heart Church, 610 S. Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79901, (915)532-5447
• Mother Cabrini, 12200 Vista Del Sol, El Paso, Texas 79936, dial (915)545-4217
• Saint Mark, 11700 Pebble Hills Blvd., El Paso, Texas 79936, dial (915)545-4252
• St. Frances Xavier Mother Cabrini, 12200 Vista del Sol, El Paso, TX 79936, (915)857-1263
• St. Patrick, Canutillo, 7045 2nd St, Canutillo, TX 79835, (915)545-4278
• St. Raphl, 2301 Zanzibar Rd., El Paso, TX 79925, (915)598-3431
• St. Stephen, 1700 George Dieter, El Paso, TX 79936, phone number (915)855-1661

Non-profit rent assistance - Find the addressees and phone number of various agencies that offer rent help in El Paso Texas County. A number of organizations and churches can help people avoid an eviction by offering emergency funds. In addition, they coordinate government housing programs and also offer programs to get the homeless into new homes or apartments. Find El Paso Texas rental agencies and programs.

Free food and pantries in El Paso

Contact any of the local churches, pantries, or distribution centers for free food, groceries, or vouchers. Paso Del Norte Food Bank ((915)544-5592)

Trinity First U.M.C. - Qualified low income, working poor, and/or unemployed clients receive up to two weeks of free food and groceries when they visit the center. (Dial (915)-533-2674)

Visitors Chapel A.M.E. Church, which can be reached at (915)565-2370, provides discounted groceries to qualified individuals.

Find more food pantries in El Paso Texas, and find information on the services they administer.

Mortgage, debt, free legal and credit counseling

El Paso Affordable Housing - This is a non-profit agency that provides one- on- one housing counseling, financial education and advice, debt assistance, and other services to area homeowners. (915)838-9608, or learn about starting a debt management plan.

Non-profit law firms and attorneys in the county can also help people deal with these issues. For example, Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid is a non-profit law in which attorneys will work closely with residents and homeowners.  The firm provides high quality. free legal assistance and related educational and support services for a wide variety of needs. Receive Mortgage Foreclosures Assistance and Counseling, Help with Consumer Debt Issues and Predatory Lending, Information on Texas Foreclosure Prevention Programs, as well as advice on how to deal with debt collectors. Call the law firm at (915)585-5100.

Low cost community health care clinics

Centro De Salud Familiar La Fe Inc. - This community clinic provides Adult Medical Services, X-ray, pharmacy and medications, WIC, Lab, Adult Dental Care, Parental, and Social Services. Call (915)545-4550.

Another community clinic in the El Paso area is Project Vida Health Center. Their services are based on a sliding scale that is determined on household income and family size. The clinic provides general check ups, physical exams, referrals, prescription drug medications, and follow-ups for patients. In addition, Project Vida also has a daycare for low income families, they offer after school program, housing economic development, and homeless prevention and recovery programs. Call (915)-533-7057 for more information or an appointment.

Other options include Montwood Medical Centers ((915)855-8550) as well as Sun City Medical (915-562-4246). Or click here for additional information on how to apply for medical bill help.

El Paso County is also served my many other government qualified clinics and health centers. They can provide physicals, medications, dental care, specialized services, and other forms of medical care to the low income and uninsured. Find a listing of more El Paso clinics, including information on the programs they administer and phone numbers to call to apply for help.