Emergency Assistance
Catholic Charities established the Emergency Assistance program to assist those who are experiencing a one-time financial crisis in their lives. We help in the prevention of homelessness and the cut-off of essential utilities. We serve residents of the Diocese of Arlington regardless of their race, creed, religion or national origin.
The demand for these services is very high and we have limited funds, so assistance is given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those who are eligible for assistance must be seen in person at a Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance office.
We have three Emergency Assistance office locations:
Eligibility Requirements
You must bring a hard copy of all required documents to the Catholic Charities office location at the time of the scheduled appointment. No digital copies of documents will be accepted.
Eligibility Requirements:
Resident of the Diocese of Arlington
- Check the office locations below to find the office that serves your County
Proof of income:
- 1099
- Court-ordered child support
- Worker’s compensation
- Unemployment
- Social security
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Recent pay stubs
Rental Assistance:
- Market rent
- Written lease in your name
- Late or eviction notice in your name
- W-9 form (completed by landlord/property manager)
Utility Assistance:
- Market rent
- Written lease in your name
- Past due bill in your name with cut-off notice
Our Eligibility Requirements are intended to ensure that we assist those in greatest need in a fair and just manner.
Other:
- No walk-ins. By scheduled appointment only.
- You are responsible to pay the amount of your rent or utility bill above the amount Catholic Charities can pledge prior to the scheduled appointment (through individual payments and/or pledges)
- You must provide proof of other payments and/or pledges. Catholic Charities is the last payer on the bill and provides referrals to locate supportive funds.
- Eligible clients may receive Emergency Assistance once in a 12 month period, up to 2 times in a ten year period.
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