North County Emergency Outreach Network assistance programs.
Relying on donations or the occasional support from federal programs such as Emergency Food and Shelter Program, North County Emergency Outreach Network provides assistance and guidance to families facing poverty or homelessness. The charity, which is made up of churches from across Anne Arundel County, has very limited funds for clients, but can be a great place for referrals.
Any support will be on a first come and served basis, with priority given to people that are facing an unexpected crisis that they did not create. Any funds will also come with conditions, such as the client needs to be otherwise stable and working towards self-sufficiency. Resources are offered in the area, including Linthicum, Pasadena, and Severn Maryland.
Emergency financial aid from NCEON
Occasionally, the donation levels or possible grant funding allows NCEON to provide financial assistance to individuals and families who are facing eviction, that are behind on their rent, or currently homeless. There may be financial aid for security deposits, overdue rent, or maybe a utility bill that would lead to homelessness if it not paid.
Eligible applicants must be North County residents and have documentation of the cause of recent financial difficulties, such as a medical emergency, reduction in work hours, car repair or loss of employment. Moreover, all clients are expected to work toward self-sufficiency during their time as participants in the financial assistance program.
Any type of monetary aid paid out by the faith based group will be very limited, and it is intended for housing or related expenses. As noted, clients are required to develop budgets, attend follow-up appointments, and also take part in family service plans. The amount of time a resident can qualify for financial assistance is contingent upon program regulations and the individual’s willingness to adhere to guidelines and activities established by volunteers and case managers.
North County Emergency Outreach Network uses both private donations as well as federal grant funding from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program to help individuals and families facing a crisis pay for rent. According to federal regulations, EFSP funding is offered to individuals or families who have experienced a recent emergency that has caused financial hardship, such as a fire, death of a spouse, medical crisis, car repair, temporary loss of employment or unexpected, short term wage reduction.
As with any application submitted, the person seeking help must provide documentation of a crisis in order to qualify for financial assistance and be able to progress toward financial stability. This will be required in order to receive a loan or any form of rental assistance from NCEON. Also, any support is available for very short term needs, and it will only be a partial payment.
Some other emergency services may be offered in the county. This can include medications or support for life threatening conditions. Churches in the region, including Glen Burnie, want to ensure everyone in the area is safe and healthy.
Housing counseling services when combined with budgeting helps tenants as well as potential homeowners develop financial plans to obtain and maintain housing. The non-profit intends to set clients up for long-term success by providing budgeting classes, credit repair as well as education on financial management skills. This advice and guidance is available to anyone in need of such support, regardless of income or circumstances.
Referrals to local shelters and housing centers
The agency has information on shelters as well as transitional housing services as well, and this is done in partnership with churches and charities in Annapolis and nearby towns. This will help families develop the financial stability needed to live in permanent housing. It gives them time to gain stability or even save money. This program can accommodate families in apartments provided through cooperative agreement with local community housing partners.
There will be fees and rent due for these housing sites, and clients must pay security deposits and a percentage of their adjusted gross income for expenses, including utilities. The transitional housing program will generally cover the remaining portion of rent payments and utility bills. In addition to financial assistance, the resource provides a number of other services, including long-term intervention and intensive case management.
These other resources are usually offered for one year, with more time offered to clients who have made sufficient progress on the goals that they and their case manager established at the onset of program participation. In addition to all of that, the agency also helps clients develop basic financial and decision-making skills.
The Anne Arundel County based transitional housing program is designed for families with children who are minors as well as veterans, single moms and others. Eligible clients must be homeless according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) definition. Furthermore, individuals must be willing and able to work and prepared to do what is necessary to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency by enhancing their education and job skills.
While it is fully understood that barriers to self-sufficiency may need more than a few months to overcome, anyone seeking help from the North County Emergency Outreach Network is expected to move past these barriers in one or two years.
The location is 304 5th Ave SE, Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061. Call 410-766-1826.
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