Assistance programs in Chaves County.
Find where to get financial help in Roswell NM as well as throughout the Chavez County area. While the resources are limited, there are organizations that provide money to help pay bills ranging from housing costs (rent, electric, etc.) to transportation costs and others. Or get free items, ranging from food to clothes and more. Get details below, including contact information, on where to get help in Chavez County.
Organizations in the Roswell NM that help pay bills
The first place to call for help in Chaves County New Mexico is the Southeast New Mexico Community Action Corporation, also known as SENM. This non-profit agency may be able to direct people to programs that can provide short term help and also ensure people become self-sufficient over the long term. The programs run by the agency include the following
- Community Service Block Grant for paying a Mortgage, Rent and Utility Bills is one option. Emergency and crisis funding may be provided for help to pay past due housing expenses The applicant to this assistance program which is offered by the community action agency needs to meet the total household income guidelines and provides the required documentation, or look here for more ways to get help with rent.
- Additional emergency funding can address other needs, including for prescription medication, car repairs, gasoline to get to work or other bills. This service depends directly on funds that SENM may have.
- The federal government LIHEAP program can be applied to in order to receive cash grants for paying heating and cooling bills. The Southeast New Mexico Community Action Corporation processes applications to the NM LIHEAP program for lower-income residents.
- Head Start is for preschool aged children who are from low to moderate income families. Children who attend the federal government Head Start program will be able to participate in a variety of educational activities. They also receive free or low cost medical and dental care, provides children with healthy meals and snacks.
- Transportation programs are for job-seekers in Chavez County. Community action will help people get to an interview or first few days at a job, with even money to pay for gasoline available in some cases.
Call the Southeast New Mexico Community Action Corporation at (575) 689-7956 in order to learn more or to apply for help. The main address is 209 East Hendricks Street, Roswell, NM 88203.
The Salvation Army helps struggling people from the Roswell Corps. The programs are extensive, and while emergency help to pay rent or bills is limited, there are various service. The Chavez County charity also give out free food as well as school supplies, provides free Christmas toys and operates short term shelters for the unhoused - including migrants. Other support is provided too from 612 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM 88201 and call (575) 622-8700.
ENM Region Housing Authority (HUD), also known as Region Vi Housing Authority, helps people get long term rent assistance from section 8. The vouchers pay the rent on income based homes or apartments in Chavez County. Find more details on NM section 8 or try the authority at 106 E Reed St, Roswell, NM 88203, call (575) 622-0881.
Chavez County 211 is another place to look for emergency or long term help. It is a free website to query and its lists everything from community health care centers to housing programs, food distribution centers and more - search here https://www.chavescountyhc.org/chavco-211.
First Baptist Church and Jireh Ministries also gives out supplies to people in need. Programs range from a free clothes closet to food bank. In some cases a few dollars may help pay for bills - but that is more limited. The address is 500 N Pennsylvania Ave, Roswell, NM 88201. They help anyone in Chavez County, whether an immigrant, seniors or homeless people get something to eat or wear. Call (575) 623-2640
Charities and churches in Chavez County that provide free food, clothes and more
Harvest Ministries Center provides free stuff to the area, ranging from hot meals to clothes for work or school. There is also a food pantry with free groceries, produce and holiday boxes too. The charity is at 601 N. Main Street, Roswell NM 88201, and dial 575-624-2415 for details.
Waymaker Church is at 202 S Sunset Ave, Roswell, NM 88203. They have a food pantry and soup kitchen. Canned groceries, hot lunches or dinners and hygiene supplies are offered too. Call (575) 627-9190
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