| AGE RANGE |
No restrictions |
| DESCRIPTION |
Many positions are available within
the organization for people who are willing to offer
their services and work on a part-time basis without
remuneration. Positions include: secretarial
work, general accounting, food sorting & re-stocking and
fundraising. |
| HOURS |
Vary, call for information |
| APPLICATION |
Call or walk in for information |
| LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
RENT ASSISTANCE |
| DESCRIPTION |
This program helps with making rental
payments for individuals and families who cannot afford
to make the payments themselves, who are at risk of
homelessness without assistance and who qualify for this
service on the basis of income or need. |
| FEES |
No fee |
| HOURS |
Vary, call for information |
| APPLICATION |
Call or walk in for information, we
have volunteers to help guide you through the process |
| LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
| UTILITY ASSISTANCE |
| DESCRIPTION |
This program helps provide financial
assistance for individuals and families who are unable
to pay their utility bills or which offer special
services which support people's ability to make their
payments. This includes assistance in paying for
metered and non-metered items, such as: electric, gas,
phone, propane, firewood, etc. We will not help pay for
cell phones, internet, cable or satellite TV. |
| FEES |
No fee |
| HOURS |
Vary, call for information |
| APPLICATION |
Call or walk in for information, we
have volunteers to help guide you through the process |
| LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
| FOOD VOUCHERS |
| DESCRIPTION |
To supply individuals and families who
are in emergency situations with food coupons which can
be exchanged in designated grocery stores and/or
restaurants for food proucts that have been approved by
the issuing agency as nutritious. |
| FEES |
No fee |
| HOURS |
Vouchers can be picked up M – F from 9 am
– noon at the First United Methodist Church or after
hours by calling Helen at (575) 740-2401 or in the event
of an emergency from the local police department 24/7. |
| APPLICATION |
Call or walk in
for information, we have volunteers to help guide you
through the process |
| LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
| MOTEL VOUCHERS |
| DESCRIPTION |
To provide homeless individuals and
families in the community with a temporary place to stay
(usually one to three nights) utilizing a hotel or motel
with which the referring agency has a prior agreement.
Also, at the discretion of the Board of Directors,
camping passes to the local state park and assistance
with purchasing basic camping supplies may be issued.
For those with long term need, transportation to long
term shelters in other counties may be provided. |
| FEES |
No fee |
| HOURS |
Vouchers can be picked up M - F from 9 am
- noon at the First United Methodist Church or after
hours by calling Helen at (575) 740-2401 or in the event
of an emergency from the local police department 24/7. |
| APPLICATION |
Call or walk in
for information, we have volunteers to help guide you
through the process |
| LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
| DONOR SERVICES |
| DESCRIPTION |
This program accepts donations of
material goods such as: food, hygiene products,
clothing, blankets, sleeping bags, tents, cook stoves,
firewood, other camping supplies, etc. and/or money to
purchase them and coordinates the distribution of
donations to disadvantaged community residents. Call
Helen at (575) 740-2401 for drop off locations |
| HOURS |
Vary, call for information |
| LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |