Assistance and At Home Resources for El Paso Tenants

Rob Carrillo • Apr 08, 2020
 Many people are experiencing unexpected difficulties during the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19).  Century 21 Haggerty Property Management has compiled a list of some of the available assistance programs and resources below.

To learn more and stay up to date about the steps you can take to keep safe and healthy during the coronavirus outbreak, refer to Coronavirus.gov, offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the White House. You can also visit USA.gov to learn more about the government's response to the outbreak. 


Assistance 
1. Texas Workforce Commission
To apply visit twc.texas.gov or call 800‐939‐6631. 
  • Anyone who has been separated from their job or their normal work hours have been reduced.
  • Benefit amounts are based on past wages and can range anywhere from $69 to $600 weekly.
  • Benefits available to self-employed and "gig" workers as well.
  • Resources for child care for Essential Workers.

2. The Salvation Army
Apply by calling 211 to create a case. 
  • Only Veterans at this time are eligible to apply
  • Will be open to help fund the public once the COVID‐19 situation calms down a bit.
  • Funds are dispersed approximately within 15 days
  • Documents needed DD214, current lease, SSC, NTV

3. El Paso County GeneralAssistance Socorro Rd.
https://www.epcounty.com/famcom/generalassistance.htm https://www.epcounty.com/famcom/documents/GA_Applicati on.pdf
https://www.epcounty.com/famcom/documents/reg‐en.pdf
  • Anyone is eligible to apply
  • Funds are dispersed approximately within 30 days

4. Project Bravo community ActionProgram
https://www.projectbravo.org/ , https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBravoEP/
Central 2000 Texas Ave, El Paso TX 79901 T: (915) 307‐4951 F: (915) 307‐5109
Westside 7000 5th St, Canutillo TX 79835 T: (915) 877‐7694 F: (915) 877‐7695
Northeast 8815 Dyer St, El Paso TX 79904 T: (915) 757‐0199 F: (915) 751‐1844
Eastside 14901 Whitetail Deer, El Paso TX 79938 T: (915) 565‐1377 F: (915) 225‐5187
Ysleta 8908 Old County Dr, El Paso TX 79907 T: (915) 629‐7664 F: (915) 591‐1264
Lower Valley 13680 Socorro Rd, San Elizario TX 79849 T: (915) 872‐3915F: (915) 225‐5187
  • Assistance available for low income families.
  • Funds will be available beginning April 2020
  • All claims will be processed in order of date received.

5. Veterans Assistance Office
4641 Cohen Ave. 915‐759‐7990 ext 1
  • Please call, offices are currently closed.
  • An emergency case can get started with the county by emailing efmontelongo@epcounty.com.

6. General Assistance Info
  • https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/el_paso_county_assistance_prog.html
  • United Way 866-211-9966


Free Services
Free Internet Access
Spectrum Cable Provider, 1‐844‐579‐3743
  • In an effort to ensure Americans have necessary access to online resources, qualifying households with students can get 60 days of FREE access with a Spectrum Internet account. Available for households with K‐12 or college students. Limited to new accounts who do not already have a Spectrum Internet subscription. Installation fees will be waived
  • In addition, Spectrum WiFi hotspots will be open for public use.


Local Food Pantries 
North East
Katie’s Pantry
4801 Sun Valley
Mon‐Fri ‐ 10am‐2pm

Central
Kelly Center For Hunger Relief
915 N.Florence
Tues‐Fri ‐ 10am‐2pm 

Lower Valley
Camino De Vida
7822 San Jose Rd.
Mon‐Fri ‐ 10am‐2pm

Socorro/Clint/San Elizario 
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger
9541 Plaza Circle
from 9am‐3pm

West
Abundant Living Faith Center West 
7100 N.Desert Blvd 
Mon‐Fri ‐ 10am‐2pm 


At Home Resources For Parents
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2020/03/18/free-educational-classes-and-programs-kids-home/5064311002/
https://www.weareteachers.com/free-online-learning-resources/


Utilities
Many utility service providers may be suspending disconnections or offering special allowances or programs at this time. We recommend that you check directly with your service provider if you have concerns about your service.


Restaurant Workers
Grants for restaurant workers who have been impacted by COVID-19: The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has information on grants available for restaurant industry workers affected by coronavirus. There are some qualifications for the grant based on time worked in the industry. More info at https://rerf.us/


Century 21 Haggerty Property Management
11400 Sean Haggerty Suite 202B
El Paso, TX 79934
915-433-4457
www.c21rentals.com

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