Martin County, Big Sandy Area Community Action Program

Description

Provides a voucher up to $50 in value that can be exchanged at Goodwill for clothing.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Social Security cards for household * Proof of income

Eligibility

Must meet income guidelines

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Walk-in or call

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Description

Provides electric service payment assistance for people whose electricity has been or is at risk of being shut off. Provides assistance through the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) generally in the form of a credit, usually available 1 time per calendar year.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Please bring with you: * Proof of residency * Picture ID * Copy of electric bill * Proof of household income * Proof of household expenses

Eligibility

Must have/meet: * Resident of Martin County * Household income at or below 150% of poverty level

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Walk-in or call

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Description

Provides assistance for people whose gas service has been or is at risk of being shut off. Provides assistance through the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) generally in the form of a credit, usually available 1 time per calendar year.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Please bring with you: * Proof of residency * Picture ID * Copy of gas bill * Proof of household income * Proof of household expenses

Eligibility

Must have/meet: * Resident of Martin County * Income guidelines of 150% of poverty level

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Walk-in or call

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Description

Provides educational experiences, medical and dental services and nutritional meals to children between 3 and 4 years of age from low-income families or to children with disabilities.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-1:30 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Please bring with you: * Proof of Martin County residency * Immunization records for all enrolled children * Proof of income

Eligibility

Must have/meet: * Resident children of Martin County * Ages 3 to 4 years old * Income guidelines

Fees

Sliding scale based on income

Intake Procedure

Registration required, please call

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Description

Provides assistance for people whose have less than a quarter tank of heating fuel or less than 10 day supply of deliverable energy. Provides assistance through the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) generally in the form of a credit, usually available 1 time per calendar year.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Please bring with you: * Proof of residency * Picture ID * Copy of heating fuel bill * Proof of household income * Proof of household expenses

Eligibility

Must have/meet: * Resident of Martin County * Household income at or below 150% of poverty level

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Walk-in or call

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Description

Provides vouchers to purchase seeds, fertilizer and/or plants from local vendors.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Please bring with you: * Names and Social Security numbers of all household members * Metered utility bill to verify residence * Proof of household income

Eligibility

Must have/meet: * Resident of Martin County * Household income at or below 150% of poverty level

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Walk-in or call

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Description

Provides housing assistance for low-income individuals and families through the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA).

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

Eligibility

Call for more information

Fees

Varies based on eligibility

Intake Procedure

Appointment preferred, please call

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Description

Receives and manages SS/SSI monthly payments on behalf of individuals determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to be in need of assistance.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

Eligibility

Must have/meet: * Resident of Martin County * Beneficiaries determined by a court of law to be legally incompetent * Beneficiaries determined by SSA to be incapable of handling their money

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Appointment preferred, please call

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Description

Provides one-time scholarships, competitively awarded, to eligible residents in each county of service area to assist them in paying for their college or vocational school tuition, books and other expenses.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Please bring with you: * Proof of residency * Completed application * High School Diploma or GED * Proof of a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better * Two letters of reference * Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary educational institution * Essay on why the applicant feels he/she should receive the award

Eligibility

Must have/meet: * Resident of Martin County * Income guidelines

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Walk-in or call

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Description

Provides a link for low-income individuals 55 years or older to on-the-job training that can help them move into paid employment. Provides services through the Senior Community Employment Service Program (SCSEP).

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

Eligibility

Must have/meet: * Resident of Martin County * Older adults who are age 55 years or older * Household income at or below 150% of poverty level * Eligible to work in the United States

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Appointment preferred, please call

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Description

Provides assistance to help low-income homeowners or renters to improve energy efficiency in their homes. Offers ceiling insulation, attic venting, weather-stripping, minor housing envelope repairs and other related energy conservation measures.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

Eligibility

Must have/meet: * Resident of Martin County * Household income at or below 200% of poverty level * If renter, must have written approval of landlord

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Appointment preferred, please call

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Description

Provides work-readiness training for youth age 14 through 24 from low-income households or are at risk of dropping out of school. Also serves adults age 18 and older who are low-income and/or receiving public assistance and are unemployed.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

Eligibility

Call for more information

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Appointment preferred, please call

Geography Served

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