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AARP Tax-Aide: This organization offers free assistance for electronically filing federal and Arizona state returns. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program offers free assistance to individuals 50 and older, who can’t afford a tax preparation service, to file federal and Arizona State returns. Visit the AARP Tax-Aide website(link is external) for more information.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA): The VITA Program offers free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers. Visit the IRS website (link is external) for more information on VITA.
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Some taxpayers may qualify to e-file under the Arizona Free File Alliance, which is a public-private partnership between ADOR and a consortium of tax preparation software companies. The Free File Program is open to Arizona taxpayers who meet certain criteria.
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211 Resources & Assistance ProgramsLast Updated: 1/18/2023
Dial: 2-1-1 within Arizona Dial: 877-211-8661 from anywhere |
Find Help For: "Rent Payment Assistance". Arizona Dept of Housing
"Eviction and Foreclosure Information". "Mortgage Payment Assistance". "Rental Deposit Assistance". "Mental And Substance Use Disorders".
"Arizona COVID-19 Information and Housing Assistance Programs".
"Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990"
"Eviction and Foreclosure Information". "Mortgage Payment Assistance". "Rental Deposit Assistance". "Mental And Substance Use Disorders".
"Arizona COVID-19 Information and Housing Assistance Programs".
"Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990"
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Financial assistance programs, get financial help immediately. There is financial assistance from agencies or non-profits that work together to offer immediate help to families or individuals in need. There is also free emergency financial help, grants or government money issued from community action agencies or local partners. The resources offer assistance during a hardship. Below are a few financial support programs, by state, if you need financial help.
Find Help For: "Medical Assistance". "Shelter and Housing". "Domestic Violence". "Unemployment Benefits". "Community Resources". "Veterans". "Long-Term Care". "Rehabilitation Services". "Mental And Substance Use Disorders".
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Help For Small Businesses & Covid 19 |
The COVID-19 public health crisis and resulting economic crisis have created a variety of challenges for small, micro, and solo businesses in communities across the country. The Treasury Department is providing critical assistance to small businesses across the country, facilitating the urgent deployment of capital and support to help these organizations not just persevere, but recover on solid footing.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (2020) and the Coronavirus Response and Consolidated Appropriations Act (2021) was created to provide fast and direct economic assistance for American workers, families, small businesses, and industries. The CARES Act has implemented a variety of programs to address issues related to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below you can find help and educational programs for individuals, your family, and small businesses:
"For Assistance for American Families and Workers". "For Assistance for Small Businesses".
"Assistance for American Industry".
"For Assistance for American Families and Workers". "For Assistance for Small Businesses".
"Assistance for American Industry".
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Grant Money For College Students Who Are In Debt
College Students may be eligible to have all or a portion of your Perkins Loan canceled (based on your employment or volunteer service) or discharged (under certain conditions). First it is important to learn the difference between: "Forgiveness", "Cancellation", and "Discharge" of Debt". For more information see the website called: studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
Federal Grant Money to Help Pay For College or Career
The federal government provides grants for students attending college or career school. Most types of grants, unlike loans, are sources of financial aid that generally do not have to be repaid. Grants can come from the federal government, your state government, your college or career school, or a private or nonprofit organization. Do your research, apply for any grants you might be eligible for, and be sure to meet application deadlines!
Free or Discounted Prescription Drug Programs
There are numerous prescription drug assistance programs available to low income as well as uninsured families. Qualifications and income limits will vary widely. Some of the assistance is offered for the low income, seniors, or those without health insurance. Other programs and agencies can help more moderate or middle income patients. In many cases people with an unexpected financial emergency or hardship may qualify for free or affordable medications, both generic or brand name drugs:
Government Prescription Drug Assistance Programs
Many benefit programs are available at the state and federal government level, including Medicaid, CHIP as well as Medicare Part D among others. They can help offset some of the costs of any needed medications. In some instances, the patient can be given free prescription drugs if their income is low enough or if they meet poverty guidelines. A free discount prescription drug card is offered by many county governments. It will save consumers about 20-40% on all of their medicines. See NaCo discount prescription card.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps patients who do not have prescription drug insurance coverage on their plans. They can get the medicines they need for a condition, for free or low cost, through various long term as well as emergency programs. Even if the household does have health insurance coverage they may still qualify if their plan doesn’t cover the total cost of certain medications. Continue with Partnership for Prescription Assistance Resources.
NeedyMeds helps people who can’t pay for the medicine they need or other healthcare costs. The agency will try to help them with paying their medical bills and debt. They provide free information on hundreds of resources that are available and serve as a national database for anyone to access. Read more on on NeedyMeds.
The HealthWell Foundation provides assistance with paying for prescription drugs. Some of the assistance they provide includes help with copayments, prescription drug coinsurance, as well as funds to pay for deductibles. Most of the aid is offered for patients with chronic or serious medical conditions.
The Patient Advocate Foundation provides access to health care, free prescription medicines, and other medical assistance. People who need help or may be experiencing a medical emergency may be eligible for this program. Get help in accessing the medical care you need by using the services of this organization. Find how to apply for Patient Advocate Foundation programs.
The Dispensary of Hope is a program that works with numerous local government organizations, health care clinics, and charity organizations. They collect surplus generic prescriptions as well as other items and disburse them to struggling families. The goal is to help uninsured residents get their medication free of charge or for a low of a price as possible. Click here Dispensary of Hope.
Another plan that can save people hundreds of dollar per year on their medications is the Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP). The plan can be used at many retailers and not just Wal-Mart. It is estimated that this program can save patients almost $500 per year on their prescription drugs. It has the full support of Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer. The premium and co-payments for this service are the lowest available in the industry. Learn more on the Walmart Humana prescription plan.
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Grant Money & Services
Desert Mission, Inc. - This Phoenix based Arizona provides undeserved and low income children, families and the elderly with services and resources. Some of the assistance programs run include a food bank, medical and dental care, and case management services to prevent child abuse and neglect. Call 602.331.5792 or (602) 870-6062.
Labor's Community Service Agency - This non-profit organization provides basic services and assistance for people and families in need. Contact for for information and help, including affordable and transitional housing, case management, and career resources. There is free job training, career counseling, housing rehabilitation, or foreclosure intervention. From time to time the non-profit will have emergency financial assistance for bills and unexpected expenses, and a transportation program. Call 602.263.5741. Click here for additional Arizona foreclosure prevention programs.
Lutheran Social Services - This center assists with paying one month past due on rent or even a homeowners mortgage or first month's rent. Also provides utility and cooling bill payment assistance. They also administer several other emergency assistance programs and self-sufficiency. Examples include Caring Food Program, information on employment resources and programs in Phoenix, assistance for seniors, shelter, and more. Call (480) 654-4539. Or more on Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest.
Tolleson Community Services Division (phone (623) 936-7111) can assists with paying one month past due on rent or mortgage. There may also be some grant money or loans for first month's rent or security deposit.
Other possible options are:
- Salvation Army Mesa Social Services Department (80-833-8322) and Glendale Corps (623-934-0469)
- Community Services of Arizona (480-963-6276)
- Chandler Community Action Program (CAP) (480-963-4321)
- Interfaith Cooperative Ministries (602-254-7450)
- Quality of Life Community Services, Inc. (623-937-9034)
Catholic Charities Community Services operates across Maricopa County. While they do offer a number of assistance programs, the ones in highest demand many be housing, including short term transitionary units. Other programs include credit and housing counseling, income tax preparation and more. Catholic Charities also help immigrants and refugees in the Phoenix area.
They can coordinate housing units and charge people rent based on their household income. Other resources include transportation and immigration services. Call 602-285-1999, or read more Phoenix Catholic Charities assistance.
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Diocese of Phoenix - Phone 602-254-3338. The charity organization administers a number of social services, referrals, and possible financial assistance programs for Maricopa County families. Homeless prevention can help with paying rent or energy bills. Food pantries and thrift stores can provide free food or items such as clothing. Holiday assistance is offered too. Click here for more details on St. Vincent in Maricopa County.
ICM - While the focus is on free food, meals, and clothing, they have other support too, namely a medical clinic run by Cathedral Health Services. Other support is also available from the Maricopa County based ICM, and it may include referrals to low income apartments, case management, and applications to benefits such as WIC. Find more on services from ICM.
Tempe Housing Services Division administers the Section 8 Rental Assistance voucher program, which often has a waiting list and backlog. Using government grants, the agency provides rent subsidies to eligible very low-income families in the county. Referrals may be available to other resources, such as job training, loans for utility or security deposits, and eviction prevention services. This is part of the HUD created Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. 21 E 6th St, Tempe, Arizona 85281, dial (480) 350-8950.
Students from struggling households can get free back to school supplies. There are books, clothes, classroom materials, and much more provided by charities. The giveaways and registrations happen annually. Find free school supplies in Maricopa County.
Chicanos Por La Causa offers low income housing, eviction prevention, education, and job training. The focus is on seniors, women or single moms, and immigrants, however others may qualify. They offer emergency financial aid for paying back rent from Terri Cruz Social Service, low income apartments, and self-sufficiency services such as ESL classes or GED training. Read Chicanos Por La Causa assistance programs.
Community Housing Partnership Phoenix - The Arizona Department of Housing runs an Emergency Homeless Housing (EPEH) as well as their Eviction Prevention Program out of this office. Services offered by the government program include mortgage foreclosure help, rental eviction prevention, rental security and even utility help deposits. Dial 602-253-6905.
Human Services from PPEP helps the low income in the county, including Phoenix. Assistance is for the working poor, immigrants, seniors, and others. Numerous financial assistance, even including loans, is available for housing costs, including rent, utility bills, mortgage payments and security deposits. Most of this is from referrals.
The community action agency also coordinates job placement from government resources such as the Workforce Investment Act. PPEP can also help with other needs in Maricopa County, including GED testing, information on government benefits such as SSDI and more. Find more information on PPEP assistance programs in Maricopa County.
Dozens of churches help members of their parish and immediate community. No matter a religion, or what causes a hardship, these organizations do their best to help struggling and/or the poor in Maricopa County. They may offer the following:
Water and electric bill assistance from GWP is available as part of a program known as Helping Hands. The company, in partnership with non-profit agencies in Glendale Arizona, can provide grants to pay for a portion of the water or utility bill of qualified customers. Funds can also pay for a deposit. A priority is on the elderly, households with young children, and the disabled. Read Glendale water and utility Helping Hand.
Broadway Christian Church is at 6915 E University Drive in Mesa, AZ 85207. They offer free food, clothing, occasional haircuts, and utility bill help in Mesa. Clothing for work or school and other social services may also be provided. Call 480-807-1668.
Regional community service organizations and agencies - Several dozen non-profit groups operate in the county, including Phoenix and Glendale Arizona. They provide residents with services ranging from food to emergency financial aid, employment assistance, and more. While priority is for low income families with children, senior citizens, unemployed, immigrants, and the disabled, others can get assistance as well. Examples of services in Maricopa County include.
Social services and Family Services Centers - Maricopa County residents have almost 20 different locations that they can stop by at to apply for social services and emergency financial help. Services can help pay bills, rent, and help people meet other basic needs. Most of the centers can also offer case management, counseling, and referrals as well. Read more on how to get help from the emergency assistance in the greater Phoenix area.
Many low income families needs help paying car loans, and assistance is offered. There are ways to modify an auto payment, banks that can refinance a loan, free credit counseling services and much more. Find a list of resources that can help pay car loans.
Phoenix Indian Center Rent and Mortgage Assistance is operated from 4520 N Central Ave Ste 250. Call (602) 264-6768. This non-profit may be able to assist with one month past due on mortgage or rent.
Save the Family Foundation Chandler Financial Assistance. The location is 450 W 4th Pl of Mesa, phone (480) 898-0228. The agency may be able to provides financial assistance for residents with at least one child age 17 or younger who have received an eviction notice or utility disconnect notice. This includes help for single mothers in Maricopa County as well as pregnant women.
Chicanos Por La Causa offers low income housing, eviction prevention, education, and job training. The focus is on seniors, women or single moms, and immigrants, however others may qualify. They offer emergency financial aid for paying back rent from Terri Cruz Social Service, low income apartments, and self-sufficiency services such as ESL classes or GED training. Read Chicanos Por La Causa assistance programs.
Community Housing Partnership Phoenix - The Arizona Department of Housing runs an Emergency Homeless Housing (EPEH) as well as their Eviction Prevention Program out of this office. Services offered by the government program include mortgage foreclosure help, rental eviction prevention, rental security and even utility help deposits. Dial 602-253-6905.
Human Services from PPEP helps the low income in the county, including Phoenix. Assistance is for the working poor, immigrants, seniors, and others. Numerous financial assistance, even including loans, is available for housing costs, including rent, utility bills, mortgage payments and security deposits. Most of this is from referrals.
The community action agency also coordinates job placement from government resources such as the Workforce Investment Act. PPEP can also help with other needs in Maricopa County, including GED testing, information on government benefits such as SSDI and more. Find more information on PPEP assistance programs in Maricopa County.
Dozens of churches help members of their parish and immediate community. No matter a religion, or what causes a hardship, these organizations do their best to help struggling and/or the poor in Maricopa County. They may offer the following:
- Free food and hot meals are offered from churches.
- Help is given to non-English speakers, including immigrants.
- Spiritual guidance, counseling, and advice is offered.
- Basic needs and financial aid can be paid out for certain living expenses.
- Other help can be offered too, and find assistance from Phoenix churches.
Water and electric bill assistance from GWP is available as part of a program known as Helping Hands. The company, in partnership with non-profit agencies in Glendale Arizona, can provide grants to pay for a portion of the water or utility bill of qualified customers. Funds can also pay for a deposit. A priority is on the elderly, households with young children, and the disabled. Read Glendale water and utility Helping Hand.
Broadway Christian Church is at 6915 E University Drive in Mesa, AZ 85207. They offer free food, clothing, occasional haircuts, and utility bill help in Mesa. Clothing for work or school and other social services may also be provided. Call 480-807-1668.
Regional community service organizations and agencies - Several dozen non-profit groups operate in the county, including Phoenix and Glendale Arizona. They provide residents with services ranging from food to emergency financial aid, employment assistance, and more. While priority is for low income families with children, senior citizens, unemployed, immigrants, and the disabled, others can get assistance as well. Examples of services in Maricopa County include.
- Housing assistance. Receive funds for rent, rehousing, transitional living apartments, and more.
- Help for seniors. Programs provide home care, nursing, low cost home delivered meals, and information on medical care.
- Job training is a focus of the community service agencies. Get help from workshops, conduction job searches, understanding unemployment compensation and more.
- Energy bill assistance. Grants for paying utility bills, discount programs, and disconnection prevention is offered.
- Numerous other resources are offered, including in Mesa as well. Find assistance from Maricopa County community service agencies.
Social services and Family Services Centers - Maricopa County residents have almost 20 different locations that they can stop by at to apply for social services and emergency financial help. Services can help pay bills, rent, and help people meet other basic needs. Most of the centers can also offer case management, counseling, and referrals as well. Read more on how to get help from the emergency assistance in the greater Phoenix area.
Many low income families needs help paying car loans, and assistance is offered. There are ways to modify an auto payment, banks that can refinance a loan, free credit counseling services and much more. Find a list of resources that can help pay car loans.
Phoenix Indian Center Rent and Mortgage Assistance is operated from 4520 N Central Ave Ste 250. Call (602) 264-6768. This non-profit may be able to assist with one month past due on mortgage or rent.
Save the Family Foundation Chandler Financial Assistance. The location is 450 W 4th Pl of Mesa, phone (480) 898-0228. The agency may be able to provides financial assistance for residents with at least one child age 17 or younger who have received an eviction notice or utility disconnect notice. This includes help for single mothers in Maricopa County as well as pregnant women.
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Help For Homeowners
If your ability to pay your mortgage is impacted, and your loan is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (use the "loan lookup" tools: https://www.knowyouroptions.com/loanlookup for Fannie Mae or https://ww3.freddiemac.com/loanlookup/ for Freddie Mac to find out) if you may be eligible to delay making your monthly mortgage payments for a temporary period, during which:
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There are hardship programs in place to help homeowners who have been directly or indirectly affected by the coronavirus and are struggling to make their mortgage payments. The Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, encourages homeowners adversely impacted by the coronavirus who are having difficulty paying their mortgages to reach out to their mortgage servicers as soon as possible. You can find the number for your mortgage servicer on your monthly mortgage statement or coupon book.
FHFA has established a dedicated webpage with relevant updates and resources available here: www.fhfa.gov/coronavirus(link is external)
Additionally, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have their own dedicated webpages for homeowners, with online tools for determining if your mortgage is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac:
Fannie Mae: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Help(link is external)
FHFA has established a dedicated webpage with relevant updates and resources available here: www.fhfa.gov/coronavirus(link is external)
Additionally, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have their own dedicated webpages for homeowners, with online tools for determining if your mortgage is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac:
Fannie Mae: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Help(link is external)
- Use Fannie Mae’s Loan Lookup Tool(link is external)
- Or call 1-800-2FANNIE (1-800-232-6643)
- Use Freddie Mac’s Loan Lookup Tool(link is external)
- Or call 1-800-FREDDIE (1-800-373-3343)
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Short-Term Crisis Services (STCS)
Program provides temporary assistance to low-income families experiencing an emergency need that cannot be met immediately by their own income, and resources to help stabilize an immediate financial crisis. A dependent child must live in the home.
The STCS Program provides emergency assistance with:
A crisis, according to the STCS program, may be defined as one of the following:
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Program provides temporary assistance to low-income families experiencing an emergency need that cannot be met immediately by their own income, and resources to help stabilize an immediate financial crisis. A dependent child must live in the home.
The STCS Program provides emergency assistance with:
- Preventing homelessness by helping with rent or mortgage payments
- Emergency shelter
- Utility payments and utility deposit assistance
- Special needs related to maintaining or securing employment
- Rental deposits
A crisis, according to the STCS program, may be defined as one of the following:
- A separation from the family that resulted from domestic violence where the applicant is unable to return home
- Loss of income
- An unforeseen event that makes it difficult to meet one’s expenses
- A situation that endangers the health and safety of the family
- Applicant must be able to explain and provide proof of emergency need for assistance.
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