Financial crisis assistance is available for qualifying individuals within our service area, which includes Georgetown, Andice, Bartlett, Florence, Granger, Jarrell, Jonah, Schwertner, Walburg, Weir, and the portion of Hutto within GISD.
We want to help you through a financial crisis to keep you in your home. If you need help with rent, mortgage, or utilities due to a change in financial benefits, leaving a job, missing work, or paying an unexpected cost in the last two months, come see us. On your visit, bring documents to show your financial loss.
The Caring Place Programs & Services
2001 Railroad Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626
Financial Crisis Assistance services are in-person.
Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Please arrive no later than 2 PM to be seen the same day.
Learn more about the kinds of assistance offered below.
Please note, assistance is subject to availability and eligibility.
| Rent or Mortgage | Direct payments to landlord, lender, etc. |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Direct payments to utility provider |
| Coordinated Emergency Shelter | Emergency hotel assistance (i.e. gap between existing leases or referral from law enforcement) |
| Gasoline or Uber | Gas card or Uber card for transportation to medical appointments or job interviews |
| Greyhound | One-way tickets for relocation |
| Eye Exams & Glasses | Basic annual eye exams and glasses |
| Limited Dental | Emergency treatment, such as extractions |
| One-time Presciption Assistance | Limited medication support, not ongoing |
| Thrift Store Vouchers | Vouchers to The Shops at The Caring Place for clothing and household goods |
| Alternative Loan Program | Low interest loan to eliminate predatory loan debt up to $2,000 |
Forms are required to request assistance.
Before your visit, call 512-943-0700 to learn more about which forms you need to bring with you.
On your visit, bring documents to show your financial loss:
- Employment Wage Loss
- Employer letter of leave or termination
- Record of missed work (medical, school, or similar)
- Unemployment application or summary
- Financial Benefit Loss
- Benefit award or denial letter
- Opportunities Energy Assistance letter - current application
- Unexpected Expense Loss (PAID)
- repair invoice receipt(s)
- medical invoice(s) receipt(s)
- funeral expense invoice receipt(s) with obituary
- deposit / prorated rent ledger receipt(s)
- moving invoice receipt(s)
- utility deposit receipt(s)
For every request, also bring: your current signed lease or mortgage statement, and your most recent utility bills.
Persons age 65 and older: also bring a current Social Security or Retirement award letter.
If you need to schedule an appointment from 8:00 to 9:00 AM or 3:00 to 4:00 PM, call 512-943-0700. Please allow up to 2 business days for a response.
We are unable to accept applications online or through email.
