UTILITY/APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
Subject: Bastrop Wildfire Utility and Application Assistance (FEMA, Red Cross, Social Security) 9/14/11
External Source: Cidneye Godkin, 512-281-4180 with Advocacy Outreach
Entered By: Veronica Sharpe
Details
Summary: Advocacy Outreach is providing victims of the Bastrop Wildfire utility Assistance and application assistance (FEMA, Red Cross, Social Security)
County: Bastrop
Location: Advocacy Outreach 200-A Depot Street Elgin, TX 78621
Phone: 512-281-4180
Web Site: http://www.advocacyoutreach.org
Description: Advocacty Outreach is Providing financial assistance up to $250 for deposits on utilities; also helps with outstanding utility bills (disconnect notice required).
Bastrop-county fire victims are currently a priority. Assists families with filling out paperwork for FEMA, Red Cross, and Social Security benefits.
Also functions as a homeless day shelter, with showering facilities and free use of phone/fax/copier/computer.
Eligibility:
Must meet federal poverty guidelines and/or be a currently displaced Bastrop County fire victim; serves undocumented individuals
Intake:
Call for eligibility and screening
Hours;
Tues.-Thurs.
9:00am - 5:00pm
Closed Noon - 1:00pm for lunch
Documents:
photo ID, proof of income, proof of crisis (lost job, unemployment, eviction notice), poof of residence
Location:
Advocacy Outreach
200-A Depot Street
Elgin, TX 78621