Assistance Center-Collin County - Approved

• Serves the residents of Collin County by providing holiday programs, utility programs, and Covid-19 mortgage programs
• • Owner
    Chelsea Gignilliat
  • Created On
    05-26-2020
  • Updated On
    09-01-2023
  • Update Reminder
    N/A

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Assistance Helpline
  • Phone
    (972) 422-1850
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    xx@xx
  • Alt Name
    Office
  • Alt Phone
    (972) 422-1125
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
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  • Address
    900 East 18th Street
  • City
    Plano
  • State
    TX

• More Information

  • Start Date
    N/A
  • Expiration Date
    09-28-2024
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    N/A
  • Organization
    Assistance Center-Collin County
  • Zip Code
    75074

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://assistancecenter.org/

• Detailed Information

  • Information & Referral 

    
    

    The Assistance Center's Volunteer Advocates are available to answer calls on the assistance line during the days and times listed below. While they guide potential clients through the process of receiving assistance from the Center, they can also provide information and referrals to other local human services organizations based on each caller's unique situation. Even if you are outside of our service area but reside in Collin County, please give us a call and one of our Advocates will help point you in the right direction as you seek out resources in your community

    Financial Assistance

    
    

    The Assistance Center of Collin County can provide limited financial assistance with rent or utilities to individuals and families experiencing a financial crisis who reside within Collin County. Applicants must be willing to provide identification for all household members, proof of all household income and proof of residency and documentation of their current crisis. Additionally, applicants must have or be willing to form a workable plan for how they will meet their expenses going forward. Initial applications must be made over the phone. If approved, applicants will come into the Center to meet a caseworker to discuss their situation and plan. Please call our assistance line for more information. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

    Auxiliary Programs

    
    

    Through various partnerships in the community, the Assistance Center provides school supplies for Pre-K-12th Grade, Christmas gifts for children and Thanksgiving meals  for residents living within Plano ISD boundaries. Application for these services can be made over the phone via our assistance line.

    In-person assistance signing up for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) every Wednesday from 9am to 1pm. No appointment necessary.

    Financial Education

    
    

    The Assistance Center provides financial education through its "Money Matters" classes. These classes focus on budgeting and cover a variety of other areas such as credit building and repair, banking, loans and much more.  Money Matters is open to the community at large. Reserve your spot by calling our assistance line today!

    Homeless Support Services

    
    

    For Collin County Families experiencing homelessness, the Assistance Center partners with Housing Forward to provide one on one support in (a) meeting some basic needs (b) housing assessments (c) placement on housing priority list. Please call our partner Housing Forward at 214-531-1111 for more information.

    Showers are offered weekly on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm through our community partner, Streetside Showers.

• Eligibility Information

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    • Collin County
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