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Find where to get financial help with electric bills, housing, a mortgage, and other needs in Pima County. Temporary help in the Tucson AZ area is provided to low-income families and struggling people. Below are details on churches, charities or the government organizations that offer grant money as well as long term support. Find a list of local financial assistance that may be near you in your area of Pima County.

There is also free stuff, including job placement, food or medical care as well. Pima County agencies help anyone in Tucson AZ who is struggling, no matter their age or ethnicity. They also give out free vehicles to job seekers in need. Emergency financial assistance is combined with long term case management services as well, including auto loan payment help and debt management solutions in the Tucson area.

Places that offer financial assistance in Tucson AZ for utility bills, housing, and living  expenses

Community action addresses financial needs while focusing on employment.  Based on funding, and the applicant meeting requirements, there may be money to help with rent, utility or water bills.

  • The community action agency also operates the Utility Repair, Replacement, and Deposit Program (URRD). It is for deposits, emergency HVAC repairs, and other benefit. The funds can go for power, light, or water service.  The program can also help pay for the replacement of heating and cooling related appliances, or repairs as well.
     
  • Residents in a crisis can get help with paying their rent and/or mortgage. Financial aid is available to help avoid an eviction or foreclosure and to prevent homelessness. Note that assistance is restricted to one-time only per year.
     
  • Water or sewer bill help is from the Pima County community action agency, but for city residents. Some examples of what can be offered include utility-related water and sewer systems and also even appliances. Or even find how to turn on utilities with no money available.
     
  • Community Action also runs the Emergency Services Network. Non-profits, charities, and other groups across Pima County are part of the group and offer a wide range of services, including housing solutions such as rent or assistance for security deposits. They also work with clinics to offer reduced or free medical care, home repairs, and maybe even water bill assistance. Or get a free vehicle for work as emergency car payment assistance.

 

 

 

The Community Action Agency of course has limited funding available, but they may also provide referrals to other agencies in Pima County. Contact Community Action Agency at 100 W. 37th Street, Tucson, AZ 85713. The number is 520.724-2667 Read more Community Action Agency programs in Pima County.

Chicanos por la Causa or CPLC provides comprehensive housing, mortgage delinquency, and foreclosure counseling to struggling homeowners. The counselor will conduct a free financial analysis, provides information about options, mediate, negotiate, and in general act as an intermediary between lender/bank and client. CPLC also advocates for an affordable and sustainable solution. The agency may include mortgage payment assistance or relief to eligible clients as well. The address is 1525 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705. Call (520) 882-0018, or find additional mortgage help in Arizona.

Green Valley Assistance Services Temporary Monetary Assistance Programprovides help to low-income families, the unemployed and working poor. There is emergency financial help qualified households. Find more details on their resources offered, and click more information Green Valley Assistance.

  • Housing support is a focus. Green Valley Assistance Services, which only provides services in Amado, Arivaca, Sahuarita, Tubac,  Green Valley and Tumacacori Arizona, offers various solutions around rent, housing, and eviction prevention.
  • Budgeting and financial literacy is offered. In addition to this financial aid, at Green Valley’s Casa de Esperanza (or Posada Life Community Services) a counselor is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to those who may be stressed about their financial condition. They can discuss money, budgeting and medical issues. Call the Casa Care Line for this assistance.

There are some criteria. Before anyone can qualify for a cash grant, they must complete an application and a benefits checkup. The non-profit can also match them with such assistance programs such as food stamps, utility-bill reductions, and other aid to help them save money. The address is 3950 S Camino del Heroe, Green Valley, AZ 85614. Call Green Valley Assistance Services at (520) 625-5966. More on Green Valley Assistance.

Find a list of programs for free stuff. In addition to the organizations that help people pay their bills, there are many programs and places that give out free items to struggling people and really anyone in need. It can be food, medical care from clinics, gas cards and so much more. Find a list of programs in Pima County AZ for free stuff.

 

 

 

The Pima Council on Aging (phone (520) 790-7262) provides resources to senior citizens over the age of 60 or disabled people. They try to help those who may be concerned with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. The non-profit also helps with Medicare issues, Meals on Wheels, and other state or federal benefit programs, including for disabled senior citizens. Also look here for government help for seniors on social security.

  • Or get free pet food for the elderly. Many other programs are offered for the elderly in Pima County. The location is 600 S Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716. Get more details on assistance programs for seniors.

Interfaith Community Services provides emergency financial help with bills for people in need throughout Pima County. Includes assistance for rent, work-related expenses (such as bus passes and gas vouchers), mortgage help, utilities, and even car repairs if needed for work.

  • Other resources may be for housing needs, including funds to pay rent, eviction prevention advice or security deposits.
  • Free Christmas meals, gifts, and programs are available for children.
  • Senior citizens can also look into home care or free delivered meals.
  • Case managers also help with job training and educational needs.
  • Other programs are offered too from the charity at 8701 E Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85710. Call (520) 731-3076. Click here Interfaith Community Services assistance programs.

Financial help Pima CountyUnited Way ESG grants are only to help low income families that lease their home. The agency provides limited financial assistance for paying rent to prevent eviction and money for utilities to prevent shutoff. Also the agency may offer grocery gift cards, bus passes, and referrals to additional government programs. Call 877-211-8661.

Get help with paying sewer or water bills in Pima County. Non-profits and the utility companies offer support. There is a sewer and water bill assistance program to help people keep their services on. The CARE service provides residents credits or grants for those utilities. There are also free conservation measures.

To be qualified for assistance, the customers must be a residential sewer customer, meet income criteria, and also have a bill in their name. There also needs to be funding offered. Dial 520‑791‑5443 or (520) 326-4333 to learn more. Read more Tucson water bill help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tucson Urban League support the disadvantaged, including minorities, Latinos, and immigrants in Tucson County. They offer emergency financial assistance for paying a clients rent and mortgage payment to prevent eviction or a foreclosure. In addition, they provide utility payments to prevent shutoff including assistance for paying gas, electric, and even water bills.

  • Employment and career services are offered as well, including training. They help adult job seekers access internet or get work clothes too. The goal is to increase clients income. Or learn more on government job training near you.
  • Money management services are arranged. They offer budget counseling, debt reduction, financial literacy education, and information on credit card hardship programs..
  • The Urban League helps people start a business. Those and other services, even including business start up advice, are provided in the Tucson Office.
  • Homebuying and programs that help with mortgages are offered. The services from the Tucson AZ Urban Leaguer Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling, Homebuyer Education, as well as free Pre-purchase Homeownership Counseling. There is also renter assistance counseling for people struggling to find, or afford, a place to live. They can also direct people to state of Arizona mortgage programs.

The low income, youth, minorities and other can use their assistance programs. Dial (520) 791-9522, or read Urban League Tucson assistance programs.

The national non-profit headquarters of the Urban League has dozens of other offices in the nation and throughout Arizona. While the programs can change based on funding levels and location, each center is focused on the low income and poor. Click here for more on the Urban League.

The Salvation Army has many social service centers and thrift stores in the county. They offer numerous financial resources. Get financial help for paying your rent, utilities, and vouchers for medications when a crisis strikes. The agency also provides free clothing, household items, as well as free holiday assistance and meals. Or learn about back to school supply giveaways in Pima County or free Christmas toys for kids.

  • Several other Salvation Army centers operate in Pima County and Tucson Arizona. One of the main resources administered is known as Family Services, and the goal is emergency help with bills as well as stability. Credit counseling and life skills management is also offered. Find more details on Tucson Salvation Army centers.

 

 

 

Catholic Charities will provide a number of services, their main focus is on the following. However other support can be arranged as well.

  • A clinic provides low cost medical and dental care.
  • A pantry and soup kitchen also help feed people and it gives out free meals and food.
  • There is also credit counseling and budgeting advice.
  • Last, but not least, assistance is available for immigrants in Pima County from the Catholic Charity churches.

No matter your religion, this charity may be able to help. More Pima County Catholic Charities.

  • Saint Ambrose Catholic Church of Tucson Arizona can help people with the area, including free food boxes. They also help asylum seekers and immigrants in Pima County. There may also be free vouchers for food, limited assistance with rent and utilities, as also free clothing and household items. There are also free bus passes for work. Some basic household or personal stuff may also be offered by the church, which is part of SVDP. Call (520) 628-7837. The location is  829 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701.
  • Saint Pius X Catholic Church Samaritan Assistance & Food Pantry is another resource. Distributed food boxes and limited financial assistance for paying rent or utilities. There may be free groceries, healthy cooking or wellness workshops and other social services. Or get holiday food, meals for the homeless and social services for the poor. The location is 1800 N Camino Pío Décimo, Tucson, AZ 85715. Call (520) 885-3573
  • Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church assists struggling people in Pima County. Regardless of religion, stop by for free food and utility payment assistance. The elderly, disabled and single moms in Pima County among others will get help. The services cover people within parish boundaries. Address is 1946 E Lee St, Tucson, AZ 85719-4337, call (520) 327-6015
  • One of the best places to turn to is Catholic Community Services. They run their own programs, and can refer people to others. They provide emergency aid, counseling, senior programs, access to health care, and much more. Women facing DV, migrants, seniors and others will get free stuff or emergency hardship funds. Dial 1-800-234-0344

Human Services of Tucson is an option too. Get applications to SSI disability, SNAP food stamps (Nutrition Assistance), Medicaid, home Care for seniors, TANF cash assistance and more. Various federal government and state of Arizona resources are available for struggling low income families. The address is 310 N Commerce Park Loop, Tucson, AZ 85745. For details on government or cash benefits, dial (520) 744-5850 or (520) 791-4171. Learn more government benefits from from DES in Pima County.

  • Social services in general focus on struggling families with kids and the vulnerable. However single parents, in particular moms, or expectant women can get help. There are also resources for women who are pregnant, and look here for places that help pregnant mothers.

 

 

 

 

Arizona Youth Partnership offers assistance to those facing eviction and the currently homeless. Financial assistance, sometimes in the form of a loan may be for paying rent or security deposits. Other services includes job search assistance, life skills programs and also use of free computer labs. The location is 7575 W Twin Peaks Rd #165, Tucson, AZ 85743. Call (520) 744-9595.

Pima County rent and deposit programs are available from various sources. The focus will be on stopping evictions and providing information on accessing stable, low income housing in the Tucson region. There is also financial help for rent, security deposits or rehousing the homeless. Find a listing of other Tucson agencies that focus on rent assistance. Find help with rent in Pima County.

  • Pima County transitional housing programs and homeless shelters are available. Charities and churches can provide low income families and the homeless a place to stay and also other forms of support. Those that qualify,  will also receive assistance in finding and paying for a new home or apartment in Pima County Arizona. Also use the case management services, such as career counseling, employment search, and information on state and federal housing resources. Learn more on free transitional housing Pima County.
  • Emergency homeless prevention and rehousing programs rely on federal government HUD grants as well as coordination among a number of organizations in Pima County. Charities, churches, and social service offices partner together to help stop evictions or utility disconnections. Services include grants for paying electric bills or rent, motel vouchers, shelters, and information on specialty services, such as assistance for veterans or single mothers. Learn more homeless prevention and rehousing in Pima County.

Air Force Aid Society in Pima County can support both active duty and retired military personnel. The agency can offer emergency financial assistance for a variety of needs. This can include rent, security deposits, food, car repairs, medical costs and more. The agency may also have funds to pay for travel if there is a death in the family. Any money paid out to qualified Pima County families may be as a loan or a grant. Address is 5355 E Granite St, Airman & Family Readiness Center, Tucson, AZ 85707-3526, call (520) 228-5690.

  • Project Action for Veterans is based in Tucson. There are charity and government benefit programs are for veterans and their families in Pima County. Case management and financial assistance is for utility bills, rent, deposits as well as moving costs. The program is run by Primavera Foundation. There are free grants too. Other resources include job training and child care assistance. Call (520) 308-3093

Robles Junction/Three Points Community Information mostly provides referrals. Get information on, and help applying for, rent help or other public aid. Additional referrals may be for free food pantries, Medicaid applications, SNAP food stamps, or loan programs for bills such as security deposits. Telephone - (520) 822-4408 or (520) 822-4408. The location is 16150 W Ajo Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85735.

 

 

 

Pima County Chicanos Por La Causa provides social services and assistance. A focus is on seniors and immigrants, but others facing poverty may also qualify. Self-sufficiency includes job training at Workforce centers as well as ESL classes. Housing ranges from low income apartments / transitional centers to emergency cash assistance for back rent. They are also a HUD agency for mortgage counseling, provide home delivered meals, and other aid. More on financial help from Chicanos Por La Causa.

Arizona Department of Housing in Pima County helps with housing and related needs. The Arizona Department of Housing administers resources that include Eviction Prevention and Emergency Homeless Housing (EPEH) Program. Assistance programs offered include mortgage relief, eviction prevention, money to rental security deposits and grants to pay a deposit. In addition, they combine the financial help on housing with credit repair, budgeting and long term stability services. Location is 1110 W Washington St #280, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Call (602) 771-1000

Ajo Community Services of Pima County runs the Emergency Services Network (ESN). The program can provide rent, electric and utility assistance. The non-profit also accepts applications for resources such as Short Term Crisis Services (STCS), FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Administration), or Emergency Utility Repair to an HVAC.

  • Other programs from the center include Replacement and Deposit (URRD) and LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) applications. Renters can also apply for HUD housing as well as Section 8 vouchers.  Address is 120 W Estrella Ave, Ajo, Arizona 85321-2765, call (520) 387-5611

United Way of Tucson AZ coordinates services in the county too. Among them include the free 211 service which directs people to grants, medical clinics and more. They have Healthy Living programs, coordinate Housing Stability, offer financial Wellness and more. Find more details on the United Way in Pima County and how they help https://unitedwaytucson.org/find-help/.

Tucson Indian Center also offers a county wide Emergency Financial Assistance Program. Programs are not restricted to Native Americans. Anyone who needs help can apply for one-time funds to help pay for housing expenses such as rent and mortgage payments. Funds can prevent homelessness and there is also utility payment assistance to avoid shut-off of your power. Location is 160 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, call (520) 884-7131

Marana PPEP Human Services Department provides direct emergency financial assistance for paying rent and utilities. The organization can provide referrals for other needed services and charities too. They are a leading non-profit in the region.

  • Other services can include job training, food, and financial literacy workshops. Some assistance for those facing eviction may be available as well, including information on transitional housing and security deposit or home loan programs. Or look into senior assistance programs. Call 520.622.3553, or learn more PPEP Human Services assistance programs.

 

 

 

 

JFCS Emergency Financial Assistance Program helps people of the Jewish faith. If you are Jewish and also facing a disconnection of your utilities, then you may be able to qualify for financial assistance. Pima County residents facing an eviction may qualify for rent help. The non-profit also provides bus passes, grocery gift cards, and referrals to additional services and charities.

  • Some agencies, such as Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern Arizona, Inc., also offer referrals to this, however they support Jewish families only. The non-profit only provide emergency financial assistance to individuals of the Jewish Faith, practicing or non-practicing.
  • While much more limited, JFCS of Southern Arizona may offer information on one time security deposit, housing, or emergency rent assistance. Some federations may even provide certain individuals zero percent interest loans. More on rent payment assistance.

The organization also collaborates with other non-profit agencies in providing for the basic needs of people who are homeless or near-homeless.  The address is 4301 E 5th St, Tucson, AZ 85711-731 As noted, they only help people of the Jewish Faith. Call (520) 795-0300. More on assistance from Pima County Jewish Family Services.

Greater Littletown Human Resource Group can help people apply for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Also distributes eye glasses and emergency food boxes. Location is 6465 S Craycroft Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85756, call (520) 574-2263

Lutheran Services supports Pima County. The charity organization offers numerous programs, include housing, shelter, job training, and emergency assistance. Contact them for information on their Community Development services. Examples of programs are.

  • Housing and basic needs such as food or clothes from I-HELP.
  • Occasional emergency help for paying rent or electric bills.
  • Job placement/training for both adults and youth.
  • Other referrals and support is available too. More Lutheran Services of Pima County area.

Primavera provides help with rent and housing. In addition to the foreclosure prevention services mentioned below, Primavera also offers housing assistance for those who are able to be evicted, or who may be homeless. Some of the services offered include eviction prevention, case management, food and clothing are available. There are also free referrals to other organizations and charities. The phone number is (520) 882-9668, and click here to find other rent programs.

  • Mortgage help is offered. The Primavera Foundation is a local organization that partners with NeighborWorks America. The funds are to be used to provide intensive foreclosure mitigation assistance and support for its affordable housing. The Foundation is also involved in community development activities and initiatives. Contact them at (520) 882-9668, or click here for additional mortgage payment help.

Crisis Services are offered locally using state grants. This state program is run by non-profits such as community action agencies, shelters, and social service groups in Pima County. Among other resources, this program can offer financial assistance for paying bills such as rent, energy, and mortgages. Programs can also help people find a job, or gain new skills to keep their current job. More Arizona Short Term Crisis Services.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Tucson Diocesan Council works with local churches and other charity organizations. They offer emergency assistance programs for people in need, including clothing vouchers, rent payments, food pantries, and furniture too. The main office is at 829 S 6th Ave, Tucson, Arizona 85701, call (520) 628-7837 for intake. Click more information on how the Tucson Saint Vincent helps struggling people.

Pio Decimo Center provides free tax preparation services through an IRS trained volunteer staff. The staff also helps with managing and reducing debts, and the non-profit also encourages long-term savings through matched savings accounts. In addition, they are involved in providing budgeting assistance. Or even find information on free financial literacy programs to build wealth. The main location is at 848 S 7th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701. Phone: (520) 622-2801

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greenpath Debt Solutions of Tempe (call (888) 776-6735) provides clients with credit counseling including debt management programs. There is also help for auto loans. Low income families can often get free advice. All of these services can help clients get out of debt by waiving fees, lowering interest rates, and bringing credit card and medical accounts current. Learn more on debt consolidation loans near you.

  • The non-profit is a local HUD-approved housing counseling agency. This means they can offer mortgage delinquency, foreclosure prevention, first-time homebuyer and help people with reverse mortgage programs. Dial (888) 776-6735, or also learn more about HUD foreclosure counseling.

If you are interested in what other residents on Pima County and Tucson are saving about local financial assistance programs, or if you have questions, visit our Pima County focused forum to locate other resources. Real life experiences, tips and programs are posted.

 

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