Modest Needs Resources for Texas Residents

(Not all links apply to each situation, of course. To find resources in your state for food, clothing, and financial help, access modestneeds.org/tools/resources and type in your location):

Allen Community Outreach (acocares.org)
ACO assists in times of crisis with rent, utilities, food, clothing. Helps the areas of Allen, Fairview, and Lucas. Bring ALL of the following paperwork and information with you: Social Security Card for each member of household, driver's license/picture ID, proof of residency, Medicaid and Medicare papers, proof of income (paycheck stub, child support, SSI papers,food stamps, TANF, unemployment check verification of housing cost like a rent receipt, rent contract, mortgage payment, or utility bills; gas, electric, water; other such as car payment, car Insurance, phone, cable, and medical bills, credit Cards, and loans. Allen Community Outreach Main Office, 301 W. Boyd, Suite A Allen, Texas 75013 at Boyd and Allen Drive, (across from the Allen Post Office); phone 972-727-9131, fax 972-727-1995.

Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative (bayloraids.org/houston) The staff of the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI) currently provide comprehensive primary and specialty care to 110 HIV-infected and HIV-affected infants and children ranging in age from three months to 19 years in Houston.

Bea's Kids (beaskids.org) Bea's Kids is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation which serves approximately 150 children from low-income families in the Carrollton and Farmers Branch community.

Caritas of Austin (caritasofaustin.org) Caritas of Austin provides rent, utilities, food, and support to people in need. (512)472-4135.

Carmel Temple in Houston (carmeltemple.org) Religious organization providing social services.

Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc.(cdofw.org/index.html) To call: (817) 534-0814.

Center for Housing Resources (chrdallas.org) CHR provides an opportunity for partnership between elderly and disabled low-income homeowners and volunteer groups from non-profit organizations, financial institutions, churches, and other volunteer groups. The Volunteer Home Repair and Weatherization Program provides materials and tools to volunteer groups assisting homeowners by painting and repairing the exterior of the home and improving energy efficiency. Together with these groups the program provides basic exterior repairs to homes in the Dallas area. The repairs focus on health and sanitation, safety, and energy efficiency.

Christian Community Action of North Texas (ccahelps.org) Christian Community Action Family Assistance Coordinators provide financial, emotional, and spiritual assistance to families. Immediate and ongoing needs are determined and a plan is designed to enable families to progress permanently out of economic crisis into an independent future. For more information call 972-436-HELP or e-mail info@ccahelps.org. Please see ccahelps.org/serviceareas.htm for a list of communities served.

Christmas Bureau of Austin & Travis County (volunteersolutions.org/austin/volunteer/agency/one_159121.html) The purpose of The Christmas Bureau of Austin & Travis County is to reach all families who are in need and may have only the barest of necessities at Christmas time. Found in 1964, they serve as an umbrella organization encompassing all community groups and citizens who work together in giving to the needy during the Christmas season. The Bureau matches needy families with agencies/sponsors who provide a suitable meal and/or toys and gifts to the applicants. 512-896-3680 CODE_XMAS.

Crossroads Community Services (ccsdallas.org) Mission: To provide individuals and families in economic transition the support necessary for stabilization and self- sufficiency in the local community. 214-560-2511.

Mission Arlington (missionarlington.org) is located in Arlington,Texas. They offer assistance with food, clothing,school supplies, dentist, and doctor visits and also assist with housing for the low-income families in the community. Tillie Burgin is Director. The address is 210 W. South Street, Arlington,TX.76010. Phone is 817-277-6620 and Fax is 817-277-3388. The "Allan Saxe Dental Clinic" is on a first come first serve basis. Email for more information or questions to mission@missionarlington.org. They also offer counseling and are based from First Baptist Church of Arlington. Good Folks!!

Family Eldercare's Summer Fan Drive (familyeldercare.org/fandrive.asp) Since 1990 Family Eldercare has distributed over 25,000 fans to low-income elderly, people with disabilities and families with young children to prevent heat-related illnesses and death due to the heat. This year over 30 nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies are assisting with distribution in a five-county area. If you know someone who needs a fan, please call 459-4FAN (4326) for more information.

First Baptist Church of The Colony (fbcthecolony.org) Offers free minor home and car repairs to single moms, widows, and senior citizens.

Galveston County Center Community Outreach (catholiccharities.org/galveston.html)
Serving Galveston, The Family Assistance program addresses community needs with direct emergency assistance (food, shelter, and utilities) in immediate crisis or disaster situations. Information and referral and special programs of "Back to School Supplies" and "Holiday Sponsors" for families in need. 4418 Avenue M, #1 Galveston, Texas 77550; 409.762.2143.

Good Samaritan Ministries (No website available) Located at 305 Clark St., Brownwood, Texas. (325) 643-2273. Good Samaritan helps provide many services. Rent, electricity, food, dentist help, meds, doctor visits, clothing; etc. Some services are limited to one time in a calendar year while recipients for food can receive food every 30 days.

H.O.P.E. Inc. (our-town.com/hope) H.O.P.E. Inc. (Helping Other People Effectively) was formed in May of 1984 to assist the needy residents of Erath County with food, clothing, comprehensive medical, and financial assistance in an effective manner.

Head and Heart Foundation of Dallas and Fort Worth (headandheart.org)
The Head and Heart Foundation of Dallas and Fort Worth Provides computer hardware, technical assistance, and information to the physically disabled in the Dallas and Fort Worth area.

Help in Texas (helpintexas.com)
Provides services specifically to temporary financial aid assistance for housing, rent, utilities, and food in the areas of Corpus Christi, Robstown, and Austin. If this is not quite what you are looking for go to the beginning of the website and scroll down to your specific city and specific need.

Heroes for Children (heroesforchildren.org)
Heroes for Children is a nonprofit organization providing financial and social assistance to families within the state of Texas with children (0-22 yrs of age) battling cancer. Office: 214-256-5824.

Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (lanwt.org/yb/ABILENE.asp)
Legal aid services. Many programs provided. Family - Preserving, protecting, supporting, and stabilizing the lives and rights of families, particularly regarding what remains of families ripped apart by violence and tragedies. Housing - Preserving, protecting, developing, obtaining, and removing obstacles to affordable, safe housing. Health - Preserving and protecting access to health care and health care benefits programs for the elderly and low-income. Elderly - Issues affecting the elderly, health care, abuse, and nursing home problems. Children/Youth Issues - Protecting, assisting, and supporting children and youths at risk, preserving and defending children's rights, and many others.

Lilith: A Fund for Reproductive Equity (lilithfund.org)
Provides direct financial assistance to low-income women and girls who wish to terminate an unwanted pregnancy but cannot raise enough funds to obtain a safe, legal abortion. Also provides financial and/or direct assistance for transportation, lodging, and child care to low-income women and girls who wish to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. 1-877-659-4304 (toll free).

Local Infant Formula for Emergency (LIFE) Houston (lifehouston.org)
L.I.F.E./Houston is about feeding hungry babies under the age of one year and assures the healthy growth and development of infants through emergency nutritional assistance, parental counseling, community outreach and education.

Marble Falls Helping Center (martinfoundation.org/helping.htm)
Whether it is the loss of a job, an unexpected illness, fire, or even severe weather, there are times we find ourselves unprepared. The Marble Falls Helping Center provides emergency aid in the form of fans, heaters, blankets, food, clothing and even help toward utility and medical bills to families and individuals in such times of need.

Mimosa Lane Baptist Church in Mesquite (mimosalane.org)
Offers some social services and counseling and ministers to the deaf, Spanish-Speaking, and African American communities.

PATH (tylerpath.org/index2.htm)
PATH currently operates programs that meet critical and basic human needs. These programs include emergency assistance for those in crisis. (903) 597-4044.

Project Mend (TX) (projectmend.org)
Providing low-income disabled people in Texas access to medical equipment, supplies, and services.

REACH Inc. (reachcils.org/index.php4)
REACH Inc is a nonprofit organization with the goal of advocating for and empowering people with disabilities to take charge of their lives and participate actively in community life. REACH stands for Rehabilitation, Education, and Advocacy for Citizens with Handicaps.

Spay-Neuter Subsidy Program (alcaldiadedallas.org/dallas/eng/html/spay_neuter_program.html)
Dallas offers free pet services to low-income residents. The town has become the first city in Texas to offer free spay and neuter services for pets owned by qualified, low-income Dallas residents. Most applicants will be approved for the program if they already receive some type of public assistance, such as food stamps or Medicaid. Low-income pet owners not receiving public assistance may still qualify for the program and are encouraged to apply.

Texas Low Income Housing Information Service (www.texashousing.org/txlihis)
Texas Low Income Housing Information Service (TxLIHIS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)corporation established in Austin in 1988 by a concerned group of community leaders, nonprofit, public and private housing providers, and low-income people. (512) 477-8910.

Texas Rural Legal Aid, Inc. (trla.org)
Texas Rural Legal Aid, Inc. provides free legal services to indigent residents of South and West Texas. 1-888-988-9996.

The Assistance Fund (theassistancefund.org)
THE ASSISTANCE FUND (TAF) provides much needed support to individuals living with AIDS by paying their health insurance premiums until they qualify for Medicare and by offering financial assistance for the purchase of medication. Those they help have reached a point in their disease process where work is no longer possible and available financial resources are inadequate to maintain quality of life, dignity, and peace of mind.

The Bethlehem Foundation (thebethlehemfoundation.org)
The Bethlehem Foundation exists to serve the needs of the poor, disadvantaged, and the outcast without regard for race, sex, or religious affiliation.

The Bridge Breast Network (bridgebreast.org/default.asp)
The Bridge Breast Network saves lives by linking low-income, uninsured individuals to diagnostic and treatment services for breast cancer. Toll-free: 1-877-258-1396.

The Caring Place (caringplacegeorgetown.com/index.html)
They provide food, clothing, household items, and school supplies to those in need. They also assist with home repair and provide financial assistance with rent, utilities, medical needs, and much more. In addition, they offer community education classes, self sufficiency programs, and supportive case management services. If you or someone you know needs help, please call (512) 869-4735.

The Rose (the-rose.org/index_2.html)
The Rose is Houston area's preeminent 501(c)(3) non-profit breast health care center providing cancer screening, diagnosis, and support to all women regardless of their ability to pay. EMPOWER HER is The Rose Sponsorship Program for Low-Income Uninsured Women.

White Rock Center of Hope (whiterockcenterofhope.org/index.html)
The White Rock Center of Hope is a community coalition of individuals, civic and social organizations, and over 50-Member churches and organizations united to provide emergency aid and steps toward self-sufficiency to their neighbors. The White Rock Center of Hope offers assistance to residents of Dallas zip codes 75218, 75228, 75238, and parts of 75214 and 75231. Client Services: 214-324.8996.

WINGS (Women Involved in Nurturing, Giving, Sharing) (texaswings.org)
WINGS (Women Involved in Nurturing, Giving, Sharing) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit Texas Corporation whose mission is to bring top-quality breast care to men and women of Central and South Texas regardless of their ability to pay. This includes funding for breast health care services, including physicians' fees, outpatient medication, and hospital charges. 210-946-9464.

With Love It's a Small World (smallworldwithlove.org/default.asp)
With Love It's a Small World is a partnership of Dallas-Fort Worth area schools, communities, and businesses. Our mission is to assist struggling families, focusing especially on the needs of children. To fulfill our mission, Small World is committed to addressing the void in students' daily needs such as food, clothing, and emergency funds.