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covid-19 emergency assistance relief

At this time Phoenix CARES is no longer accepting applications. If you need help with rental assistance – click here. If you need help with utility (gas, electricity) assistance – click here.


En este momento, Phoenix CARES ya no esta aceptando solicitudes. Si necesita ayuda o asistencia para el alquiler, haga clic aquí. Si necesita ayuda con los servicios públicos (gas, electricidad), haga clic aquí.

Click here to learn more about eligiblity requirements for residents.

Click here to learn more about eligiblity requirements for residents with refugee or asylee qualified status.

City of Phoenix Residents

PAYMENT

Utility bills (electric, gas, and City Service bill), rent, or mortgage, for City of Phoenix households financially impacted by COVID-19. Eligible households may receive one-time assistance with utility, rent or mortgage obligations for charges incurred March 1, 2020 through December 30, 2020.

GRANT AMOUNT

Utility bills (electric $300 and gas $300); City Service bill $300; Rent or Mortgage payments $3,300 – Households in subsidized housing must have a rental obligation to qualify for rental assistance. The full payment amount listed above will be made on behalf of each eligible household assisted as applicable.

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

Households must be City of Phoenix residents and financially impacted by the COVID19 national pandemic. A household may be assisted with a one-time assistance with utility, rent or mortgage obligations through December 30, 2020. Only charges incurred after March 1, 2020 are eligible for payment.

Find an agency to apply for assistance from the list below:

Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC)

Phone number: (602) 900-0606

City of Phoenix Human Services Department

Phone number: (602) 534-AIDE

Click here for additional information available on the City of Phoenix website

Foundation for Senior Living (FSL)

Phone number: (602) 285-0505 ext. 180

Additional contact information: carebydesign@fsl.org

Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS)

Phone number: (480) 387-5381

Neighborhood Ministries

Phone number: (602) 900-1218

Click here to complete the Neighborhood Ministries assistance form

Pilgrim Rest

Phone number: (602) 258-0831

Additional contact information: familyservices@pilgrimrestphx.org

St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP)

Phone number: (602) 850-6948; must leave a message

Tanner Community Development Corporation

Phone number: 1 (844) 982-3200

Fax number: 1 (844) 982-3206

Additional contact information: tcdc@ourorgcares.com

Trellis

Phone number: (602) 424-4026

Additional contact information: COVID@trellisaz.org

City of Phoenix Residents with Refugee or Asylee Qualified Status

PAYMENT

Utility bills (electric, gas, and City Service bill), rent, or mortgage, for City of Phoenix households financially impacted by COVID-19. Eligible households may receive one-time assistance with utility, rent or mortgage obligations for charges incurred March 1, 2020 through December 30, 2020.

GRANT AMOUNT

Utility bills (electric $300 and gas $300); City Service bill $300; Rent or Mortgage payments $3,300 – Households in subsidized housing must have a rental obligation to qualify for rental assistance. The full payment amount listed above will be made on behalf of each eligible household assisted as applicable.

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

Households must be City of Phoenix residents and financially impacted by the COVID19 national pandemic. Primary applicant must have refugee or asylee qualified status. A household may be assisted with a one-time assistance with utility, rent or mortgage obligations through December 30, 2020. Only charges incurred after March 1, 2020 are eligible for payment.

Find an agency to apply for assistance from the list below:

Arizona Immigrant and Refugee Services

Phone number: (602) 476-1042

Catholic Charities Community Services

Phone number: (602) 316-0545

Email for clients: IAlObaidi@cc-az.org

International Rescue Committee

Phone number: (602) 358-6059

Additional phone number: (520) 329-7582

Email for clients: phoenix@rescue.org

Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest

Phone number: (602) 885-3403

Email for clients: refugeecares@lss-sw.org

Refugee & Immigrant Community Empowerment

Phone number: 602-666-0857

Email for clients: rice@riceaz.org

Somali American United Council of AZ

Phone number: (602) 522-2100

  • Interpreters in Somali, Swahili, Amharic, Arabic and Farsi will be available through the number listed above

Fax number: 602-667-9700

Email for clients: shannon.reber@somaliunitedcouncil.org

 

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