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EMERGENCY NEEDS FUND | GREATER BENNINGTON COMMUNITY SERVICES

Provides emergency funds to pay for rent, mortgage payments, shelter, utility payments, or other household necessities. Those already working with case managers from other organizations should consult them before requesting funds.

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Rental Deposit Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

VETERAN SUPPORT | FRIENDS OF VETERANS

Provides funding which includes assistance for utility shut-offs, security deposits, back rent, fuel assistance, car repairs for vehicles needed for work and/or medical appointments and livability-related home repairs for veterans who are homeowners. Other services include individual advocacy, information about other service providers, connecting combat veterans with PTSD to services, as well as helping to obtain a service animal.

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Service Animal Purchase Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Individual Advocacy
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE | SALVATION ARMY, THE - BURLINGTON

Offers an emergency financial program to assist on a case-by-case basis. An interview process is used to determine the extent of need and assistance.

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Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance

HEATING HELPERS | LISTEN COMMUNITY SERVICES

Provides financial assistance for heating and utility expenses. Also acts as an advocate for the client with their fuel supplier. One Assist Per Household in a 12 Month Period

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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance

EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | SALVATION ARMY, THE - RUTLAND

Provides financial assistance with clothing, utilities, and rent. Payment Issued Only On Certain Days and Requires Approval From Regional Office. Payments are made to the vendor only.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Clothing Vouchers

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES | VETERANS INC

Provides wraparound services that include case management, benefits counseling, housing assistance in the form of time-limited payments to third parties for rent, utilities, moving costs, security and utility deposits, transportation, child care and emergency supplies.

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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rental Application Fee Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Telephone Service Payment Assistance
Individual Advocacy
Moving Expense Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance

BASIC NEEDS | HOPE

Provides limited funds to help pay for housing and utility costs (including wood and electric for heating), and other needs.

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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

DIRECT AID | SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL

Provides financial assistance on a case-by-case basis for utility disconnects, personal care items, food vouchers, laundry vouchers, clothing vouchers, bus passes, and photo ID payment assistance. Provides personal hygiene items and diapers when available. Also provides information about other services in the community. Does not provide assistance for gas vouchers, car repairs, internet/cable bills, or phone bills. Must have a disconnect notice for utility assistance.

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Laundry Vouchers
Bus Fare
Clothing Vouchers
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
Food Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Diapers
Gas Service Payment Assistance

CASTLETON CARES | CASTLETON CARES

Provides assistance to those in crisis due to an unexpected emergency with direct financial assistance for utility bills. Also offers information and support services. The Castleton Cares office is in the basement of the Federated Church via the rear entrance.

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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance

JUMP SERVICES | JOINT URBAN MINISTRY PROJECT

Offers assistance on a first come/first served basis. Helps to meet basic needs ranging from groceries, utilities, gas and bus vouchers, thrift shop and laundromat vouchers, and hygiene items. Provides choice of 50 dollar food card voucher/support for groceries (including drug store at Hannaford and City Market), bus passes, gas vouchers (Must have current driver's license and registration) OR 75 dollar utility payment assistance. And, if needed, thrift store vouchers and laundry vouchers. Referrals are also provided to other agencies that administer to needs beyond the specific services offered by JUMP. Due to limited resources, JUMP DOES NOT provide back rent assistance, housing deposits, housing, bus tickets, gas cards, cell phones, auto repair, sober housing fees, drug addiction treatment fees, or employment. Provides choice of food vouchers to Hannaford or City Market OR payment for utility bill; payment will be directly to utility company. Also offers bus passes, gas vouchers ONLY at Mobil/Handy's in South Winooski, vouchers for laundry either at Grier's in South Burlington or Clothes Quarters in Winooski. In addition, provides vouchers/cards to two thrift shops: the Possibility Shop and Every Monday Thrift Shop. Funding for financial assistance is limited. No cash assistance is provided.

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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Family Services Related Volunteer Opportunities
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Laundry Vouchers