Emergency Assistance
CHP provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, propane, gasoline, and some minor
prescription needs after client’s financial information is verified and if funds are available at that time.
Checks are only written to providers such as landlords, utility companies or pharmacies. Cash or checks are
never presented to the individual clients. We have worked out a voucher agreement with a local Chevron
station to allow our clients to present gasoline vouchers that are then billed back to CHP on a monthly
basis. We also provide a voucher system through our own Thrift and Furniture Store as well as Baby Pantry
to meet basic needs such as clothing for adults and children, or formula, baby food, diapers or clothing
for infants. Upon receipt and verification of a request from another agency or through our own intake
process, clients are able to receive merchandise at no charge through our Thrift Store or Baby Pantry. The
requests for assistance from the Emergency Assistance program increased 72% over last year, and while we
were able to provide over $41,000.00 in direct assistance in 2005, funding was depleted most months within
the first two weeks of the month.
Hours: Food Pantry & Client Assistance Intake Monday-Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM To apply for assistance call for an appointment, 706-867-9621 |