FAMILY ASSISTANCE

BASIC NEEDS

We provide the following:

Rental/Mortgage Assistance, Utility Assistance, Prescription Drug Assistance

for those living in the following Zip Codes: 77084, 77090, 77095, 77375, 77377, 77379, 77388, 77429, 77433, 77447, 77449, 77493

Beginning February 1, 2025, our process, and our procedures for receiving financial assistance are changing.   Please read before clicking on the link and submitting your application.

We are dedicated to providing financial assistance to families in need through a fair and transparent process. Our assistance program now operates on a lottery system, with random selections conducted on the last Thursday of each month. The applications selected will be for current month needs. If your application is pulled, you will be notified within 48 hours (business hours) via email. Please note that being selected does not guarantee assistance. If you do not hear from us, you are encouraged to submit a new application. It is essential to provide a current email address that you can check regularly to ensure timely communication.

*If you are elderly and need assistance with the online application process, please call our office at 832-857-6449 for support. We are here to help ensure that everyone has access to the financial assistance they need.

Please make sure to complete the entire application. If your application is selected, other qualifications must be met. Due to the time-sensitive process, it can take a minimum of 7-15 business days for your application to go through the approval process. All communication will be conducted through email.

To qualify for rent, mortgage, or utility assistance you must live in one of our zip code areas, you must provide proof of a reduction and/or loss of income or a paid emergency expense within the last 60 days. Every application selected will be evaluated to determine if all qualifications are met.  Please understand that you will need to be able to send and receive emails during the approval process. If your application is selected, you will be communicated with via email. Please insure that your provide a current email address that you have access to and can check on a regular basis.

You may be asked to provide some or all of the following documents if your application is selected.

  1. Photo Identification for ALL adults living in the home. (Driver license or passport)

  2. Proof of Employment Income or loss of Income for ALL adults living in the home

  3. Benefit Income Letter for SS, SSI, SNAP, TANF, Child Support, Housing Assistance, etc.

  4. Current Lease Agreement – must be full signed lease

  5. Notice to Vacate

  6. Rental Payment Ledger for the past 12 months (history).

  7. Current Mortgage Statement

  8. Disconnect Notice

  9. Current Utility Bill

  10. Current Tax Return

  11. All Bank/Savings Account Statements

PLEASE SIGN UP USING THE LINK BELOW

We don’t take walk-ins. Please apply online or by email.

If you have questions or concerns, please call 832-857-6449.

Si necesita ayuda en español, llame al 346-544-6803.

Our Integrated Client Journey program helps those who are struggling to afford the basic necessities of life, and who are ready to get started on a pathway to a stable and secure future.

Our navigators are coaches and personal guides who will work with individuals and families one-on-one to build a personalized pathway to achieving financial stability while accessing services along the way.

If you are ready to start your journey to financial stability, please call us at 832-857-6449.

Si necesita ayuda en español, llame al 346-544-6803.

ALICE

ALICE ( Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) represents those who are working but struggle to afford the basic necessities of life. A childcare worker, the cashier at a local supermarket, a home health aide, an office clerk are just a few examples of people experiencing ALICE. They are often forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality childcare or paying the rent, which have long-term consequences - not only for their families, but for us all.

In our community, 14% of families are surviving on incomes below the Federal Poverty Level, and another 33% are employed, but struggling to afford necessities like food, housing, and healthcare.

CHALLENGES FACED BY ALICE HOUSEHOLDS

Food

Having enough food is a basic challenge. Chronic food insecurity leads to less healthy eating and increased stress, both of which contribute to poor health.

Health

Achieving and maintaining good health is difficult. When health issues go untreated, they become more serious and costly.

Financial

Struggling to afford day-to-day expenses makes it nearly impossible to save for emergencies or future financial goals. Without savings, families are more vulnerable to unexpected emergencies and ongoing financial hardships.

COVID-19

Economic repercussions from COVID-19 have increased the number of households that are ALICE and made life even tougher for those who are already ALICE.

Education

Few means to change the educational course that places low-income students in poorer quality schools and increases their risk for not graduating high school or attending college.

If you are experiencing ALICE, call us at 832-857-6449 or sign up using the link below to get started on a path to a stronger future.

Si necesita ayuda en español, llame al 346-544-6803

If you would like to donate to help provide families with Basic Needs, or those experiencing ALICE, please use the link below.