Financial Assistance
How to apply for financial assistance
Applications are accepted Monday – Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Applicants are urged to arrive early in the day (for in-person applications) to avoid long waiting times during peak periods. In these instances, late applicants may be asked to return the next day.
Note that active participation in Ashure Ministry’s case management is necessary for crisis assistance. Your case manager will work one-on-one with you and your specific situation, creating goals and action steps to best help you. One of those action steps may involve enrolling in Crisis Assistance Coaching Program classes. Classes include basic budgeting, debt reduction, effective shopping tips, menu preparation, and personal goal setting, which are designed to help you regain financial security and eliminate crisis situations. Ongoing case management is structured according to each individual’s needs.
Our Financial Assistance Programs
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Mortgage and Rent Payment
Mortgage and rent assistance are paid directly to the lending institution or landlord. Landlords must be on the approved Ashure Ministry vendor list.
Deposit assistance may be available depending on case criteria.
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Utility Assistance
Utility bill assistance is paid directly to the utility company. Assistance is provided to eliminate disconnection. Assistance may be available for deposits on a per-case basis depending on case criteria. Applicants are urged NOT to wait until the day of disconnect to apply for assistance as we cannot guarantee that a disconnect will not occur.
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Clothing Assistance
Free clothing is provided to qualifying families to alleviate crisis and clothe children for school. Additionally, the Thrift Store provides low-cost clothing, housewares, and furniture for those who are bargain shopping or treasure hunting.
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Fuel Oil & Kerosene Assistance
Fuel oil & kerosene assistance is paid directly to the vendor. Vendors must be on the approved Ashure Ministry vendor list.
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Vehicle Repairs
Eligible repairs are only those that are necessary for the continued safe and reliable operation of the automobile. The applicant must be the registered owner of the vehicle in question. Discretionary, elective, or custom work of any type does not qualify. To be considered the applicant must be actively employed, or actively and diligently searching for employment as verified by the case manager through NC Works or a verified staffing agency.
All repairs must be performed by an Ashure Ministry authorized repair facility with approval through Ashure Ministry case managers. Reimbursements for prior repairs will not be considered.
