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Snohomish County assistance programs

Almost $2 million in federal government assistance and grants is going to Snohomish County and Everett to help families pay for rent, utility bills, provide food aid, mortgage help, and more.

More families then ever are seeking help to pay for basic everyday needs such as shelter, food, utility and heating bills. This is according to reports from local charities and government social service agencies in Snohomish County.

The Everett City Council will be voting on a proposal to provide its share of federal stimulus grants and funds which is aimed at keeping people in their homes by providing rent and mortgage assistance to the nonprofit group Volunteers of America. Contact them for aid.

In addition, this federal government assistance money can be used to help pay for a range of everyday life necessities, such as utility and energy bills, rent, utility bills, security deposits, moving expenses and even storage costs. In addition, it can also be used to provide help to people already on the streets by providing temporary housing and other shelter.

Last, but not least, the City and County is taking a list of people who may need heating bill help in the winter.