HELP of Southern Nevada emergency assistance programs.
Tens of thousands of struggling families turn to HELP of Southern Nevada each year for assistance. The organization is involved in addressing a number of needs in the greater Clark County region and surrounding towns and cities. If the programs can’t meet your needs, then referrals may be offered.
Christmas, holiday assistance and toy drives
While relying on the generosity of individuals and companies to donate new toys or gifts, this program assists numerous children around the holidays. It can ensure they have some type of gift, toy, or present to unwrap under the tree or around Christmas. When apply, and if approved, families are able to “shop” at the HELP toy store for just what they need. So they can only select what their child may like or desire, which leads to less waste and unwanted gifts.
Other Christmastime programs in Nevada include Turkey-A-Thon and Adopt-A-Family. This will provide free meals and other support to the less fortunate. Adopt a Family also allows people to give back by donating food, canned items, toys, coats, and other goods to a family, senior, or child in need. Call (702) 369-4357.
Financial assistance resources from HELP
The aid is from their Emergency Resource Services center. This serves as a critical link between people needing access to benefits and those providing human services in the Clark County Nevada region. Services offered include rental assistance, free bus passes, utility assistance, clothing and food vouchers, HOPWA, and personal hygiene products. There are also extensive referrals to other services and cash aid as well as case management. This emergency aid provides time to clients of HELP so that self-sufficiency is obtained. Many people in southern Nevada are prevented from becoming homeless through this program.
Apply for Utility Assistance at HELP. The non-profit works with the state of Nevada to assist lower income and senior clients applying for energy assistance. When qualified, the funds can pay part of the electric bill for those that are low income and meet other application conditions. While more limited, the program can also pay for reconnections, arrearages, previous addresses bills and deposits on an account. Locate a number of other utility bill assistance programs in Nevada.
A New Path is another way to get utility bill or rental assistance. There may also be funds to pay security deposit in the Las Vegas area. Financial support is for low income families facing evictions or the currently homelessness. The program offers either cash grants or a short term loans for these housing expenses. It also focuses on providing clients with case management, support, programming and more so that people become self-sufficient. Telephone 702-369-4357.
Additional resources in southern Nevada
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, is also offered by HELP of Southern Nevada. Those from the community can receive assistance and support while filling out the application for government subsidies and food stamps. Other information is also given to qualified low income clients on other public aid programs.
HOPWA is also known as Housing Opportunities for People with Aids. The primary resource offered is free food vouchers, information on low income housing, and support for other dietary needs.
Formula, diapers and more is part of Baby First Services. This HELP of Southern Nevada program provides information, early pre and post natal care guidance and more general mother-to-mother support for at-risk pregnant women. Examples of the outreach services include assistance with diapers, Baby Find, formula, wipes and pre-natal vitamins. Dial 702-369-4357, or find other free diaper banks.
Free Bus Passes may be passed out for those that need transportation to employment, a job interview, or doctor appointment. This can only be used at most twice per year. The passes are very limited in quantity.
HELP of Southern Nevada also partners with pantries to serve Food Vouchers. Canned goods, groceries, fruits, vegetables, and perishable items are just some of what is available.
Energy conservation services are offered as part of Weatherization. The program assists low-income households in Clark County and nearby regions. The priority is on homes that are occupied by seniors, the disabled or physically challenged, and homes with very young children.
Examples of weatherization assistance includes weather stripping, installation of solar screens, repairing windows, and testing of gas appliances. HELP can also assist with refrigerator efficiency checks, heating and air conditioning evaluations and other energy saving devices such as CFL bulbs. The program can address owner occupied single family homes, condos in Las Vegas, and mobile homes. Rentals with landlord/owner approval are even allowed as part of this federal program. Telephone number is (702) 795-0575.
HELP tries to stress education and employment. This is for both adults as well as younger students. They refer adults to job placement or workshops in the area. As far as the younger generation of elementary to high school students, they can get assistance too. This includes various free school supplies.
The HELP Work Opportunities Readiness Center, or W.O.R.C., provides support to those seeking a new or better job. The non-profit coordinates pre-employment services that empower clients to either enter or re-enter the labor market. Support groups, Workshops, networking, decision-making skills development, one-to-one personal or vocational counseling, job-seeking, leadership development, and assistance with activities such as developing an action plan are just some of the serves from W.O.R.C.
The W.O.R.C. programs can also help people that have recently lost his or her primary source of income due to unexpected job lay-offs, divorce, disability, or death. The Displaced Homemaker Program will allow clients to evaluate their current needs. After that is done, work with a specialist on sharpening job seeking skills as well as helping with placement and job referrals. Free workshops are offered as part of this. Receive access to basic educational and employment skills, high school diplomas, completion of academic certificates and much more. (702) 369-4357.
HELP of Southern Nevada also runs homeless shelters, in particular for youth. Social workers motivate residents towards reaching self-sufficiency by providing the job training and other skills that are needed in an effort to further their employment, education, social and life skills. Staff work with clients on locating permanent housing in Las Vegas and offer guidance in applying for security deposits. Other services are intensive case management, mental health referrals, money management, and credit repair.
Applying for, and contact information for HELP in Nevada
To learn more on programs coordinated by HELP of Nevada, stop by 1640 E. Flamingo Road #100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 or dial (702) 369-4357.
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