Tarrant County Assistance Programs Fort Worth and Tarrant County Texas residents have multiple organizations that operate across the county that they can call for help. Some are located in churches, some in local nonprofit organizations, and some in government offices. Residents of the area can not only call a food bank or pantry for groceries, perishable and nonperishable items, and free food, but they can also learn about other assistance programs and resources that may be available to them. For example, some of the organizations and churches may offer clothing or limited financial assistance for bills and rent, in addition to free food. Many have social workers that can help families apply for food stamps. Food pantries will often provide meals around the holidays, including Thanksgiving and Christmas. If they do not have aid they can offer themselves, the agencies may very well be able to refer you to other organizations in the Arlington, Fort Worth, and Tarrant County region. Below is an extensive listing of the agencies, churches, and non-profits to call for help in the area. Community Action Partners may offer the most assistance in Fort Worth, Arlington, and Tarrant County. Rent/mortgage assistance will qualified people and provide help with paying rent and mortgage for Tarrant County residents. Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (known as CEAP) provides grants and financial assistance with utility bills electric, gas, and heating bill fuel assistance. In addition the CEAP program will also repair or replace an existing heater, propane tank, air conditioner, central air unit and/or heat unit, hot water heater and/or refrigerator. Medical Bill and Prescription Emergency Expense. Receive help with expenses that may be related to the repair of a vehicle used for work. Get access to the Atmos Energy "Share the Warmth", which provides assistance to Atmos Energy customers whose income is at or below 200% of Federal Income Guidelines or with extenuating circumstances. Assistance from Atmos is limited to once per year. Water Bill Utility/Plumbing Assistance: The agency will assist with past due water bills and pressurized water leak repair for families and households that pay for water from the Fort Worth Water Department. Program income eligibility is 175%-200% of Federal Income Guidelines depending on the exact funding source. Bus passes and gasoline vouchers may also available must meet guidelines for medical/social service agency appointments, transportation to job for limited time, and job search. TXU energy Aid provides utility and cooling assistance to TXU customers whose income is at or below 200% of Federal Income Guidelines or with extenuating circumstances. Utility assistance is limited to once per year. Minor home weatherization and repairs are available for Atmos Energy and Oncor service area customers. Cowboy Santas toys is a holiday assistance program for children ages 0-12 and Silver Stars gifts for seniors. Another resource is the Summer Food Service Program, which is offered during the summer when school is not in session and the After School Snack Program at Fort Worth Community Centers. Call Community Action Partners, which is based in Fort Worth Texas at (817)392-5790.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) To receive a TANF grant, a family must be below both resource and income limits that are set for the program. HHSC will look at a family s income and then compare it with the amount the family pays for bills including basic needs such as utilities, rent, child care, outstanding debts, and other work-related expenses. All resources such as money in the bank, cash on hand, and type of vehicles you own are also considered. Families who are approved for the TANF program will receive cash payments for six months to help with bills and debt. Families who receive TANF benefits can also receive Medicaid benefits. One-Time TANF One-time TANF grant payment will provide a $1,000 payment in cash for families that are in a short term crisis. Phone 1-877-541-7905. The purpose of the one-time TANF payment is to help families with a short-term crisis such as: Loss of a job. Not being able to get to their jobsite because their vehicle is not working. Loss of financial support they were receiving for a child, such as loss of child support. The payment can help with paying living expenses (utilities, rent, and food). Not being able to find a job after graduating from a college, university, junior college or technical training school. Loss of an apartment or home. Medical or health care emergency. One-Time TANF Grandparent Payment The One-Time TANF Grandparent Payment is a $1,000 payment in cash that is given to a grandparent who cares for a child receiving TANF. Food Stamp Program The Texas Food Stamp Program will helps people with lower incomes and resources buy the food they need for their good health. Food stamps are typically provided to a single family or person who meets the program s requirements. 1-877-541-7905
Assistance in Tarrant County and Fort Worth Arlington Urban Ministries Crisis situations can be addressed for emergency food, rent and utilities. They provide individualized assistance to people in need of help or transition with their lives. 701 Dugan Street Arlington, Texas 76010 Phone: 817-861-8585 Hours: Mon-Thur 9:00am-5:00pm, Closed Friday Arborlawn United Methodist Church Food Pantry This location is a free food pantry that offers assistance only and can provide nonperishable food only. Address - 5001 Briarhaven Road Fort Worth, Texas 76109 Phone number to call for food or assistance is 817-731-0701 Hours of the church: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-12:30pm Arlington Charities, Inc. Food and more is offered. Call for access to emergency food and clothing including school or work clothing. In addition, household items and linens are offered as available. Seasonal assistance too including school supplies and Thanksgiving & Christmas groceries. Address - 811 Secretary Dr Arlington, TX 76015 Call for help - 817-275-1511 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-1:00pm office, Client check-in 9:00am-noon. Azle Church of Christ The church provides limited food assistance and groceries through food pantry. 336 Northwest Parkway Azle, Texas 76020 Church phone number: 817-444-4202 Hours: Tues-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm office/service Battered Women's Foundation Emergency food pantry as well as free food and clothing-for battered and single women and their children-includes coats, blankets and other miscellaneous items. Center address - 4166 Willman Richland Hills, TX 76180 Telephone: 817-284-6343 Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm Bethlehem Center Call them for referrals to other local charities and agencies and services provided to increase support, resources and opportunities to increase self-sufficiency. An on site emergency food and clothing pantry and center is also available for low income families and fixed-income senior citizens in the region. 970 E Humbolt St Fort Worth, Texas 76104 Phone number: 817-332-7911 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm office, 2:30pm-6:00pm during school, 7:30am-6:00pm summer and holidays,9:00am-1:00pm/polytechnic and Bethlehem Centers, 9:00am-Noon
Christ the King Episcopal Church Call them to access limited emergency food and financial assistance only. 3290 Lackland Road Fort Worth, Texas 76116 Dial the church at: 817-732-3121 Center Hours: TUES ONLY 10:00am-Noon food distribution Bisbee Food Ministries Some perishable items are available based on need, as well as additional emergency food consisting of canned goods and produce among other items. Meals and gifts for the holidays may be distributed to the low income. 3001 Gertie Barrett Rd Mansfield, Texas 76063 Phone number: 817-478-9713 Hours: Thur 11:00am-1:00pm Bread Basket Ministries Supplemental food and clothing is available, as well as emergency food to persons age 55+ and/or disabled by appointment. 2809 Mansfield Hwy Fort Worth, TX 76119 Phone number: 817-535-2323 Hours of the center: Tues-Thur 9:00am-4:00pm office Broadway Baptist Center A on site food pantry provides groceries and free foodstuffs for residents in the designated service area. Families can get assistance every 30 days at most, so use wisely. The center is located at 305 W Broadway Fort Worth, TX 76104 Telephone: 817-336-7464 x-8254 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-Noon Christian Center of Forth Worth The center serves holiday meals on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day also, and it also provides free food Tuesdays and clothing Thursdays. 4301 NE 28th Street Haltom City, TX 76117 Phone: 817-834-5595 The center is open the following hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-Noon, 1:00pm-5:00pm office, Tues Thurs 9:00am-11:00am service hours Christian Community Assistance A partnership of local churches formed this group, and they provide help to individuals who are facing a hardship. Location - 1903 W Bowie Fort Worth, Texas 76110 Tarrant County Phone number to call for assistance: 817-921-9622 Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-Noon, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Community Action Partners-Far Northwest Center The Tarrant County community action agency operates FIT Families in Transition Program, which is a resource that was designed to help families overcome barriers and ultimately become financially independent over the long term. 920 Roberts Cut-off Road Fort Worth, TX 76114 Phone: 817-624-3139 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm Another office for the same program is located in Mansfield, TX 76063, and can be reached at 817-473-0253 Community Care Assistance This resource is an emergency assistance program and can help people in the form of a free food pantry and clothes closet for persons and families who have experienced an emergency or crisis in their lives. 1015 Gibbins Road Arlington, Texas 76011 Call for assistance - 817-860-9702 Hours: Wed-Fri 10:30am-1:30pm service, Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm office Community Caring Center Distributes household appliances, free food, clothing, furniture includes beds, TV, washerdryer and durable medical equipment based on availability. Address - 317 Commerce Street City - Azle, Texas 76020 Phone: 817-270-2962 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-Noon COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT CENTER INC. - FOOD SERVICES This non-profit provides direct aid food services. 6250 NE Loop 820 N Richland Hills, TX 76180 Dial for food: 817-281-1164 Hours of the site: Mon Tues Thur 10:00am-2:00pm, Wed 9:30am-12:30pm seniors only, Thur 6:00pm-8:00pm, Fri 10:00am-Noon Community Link Mission A collaboration of area churches can distribute emergency food from a pantry, and help is provided for residents in select zip codes. Food and non-financial assistance is available three times a year. 208 S Hampshire Saginaw, Texas 76179 Phone number: 817-847-4554 Hours: Tues Thur 9:00am-4:00pm, Sat 10:00am-2:00pm BIRCHMAN BAPTIST CHURCH- CORNERS OF THE FIELD Clothing assistance and food is provided through an assistance program called Corners of the Field-primarily canned goods are given, clothing available in all sizes to the low income and needy. 9100 N Normandale Street Fort Worth, TX 76116 Telephone: 817-244-6590 Hours of the site: Thurs 1:00pm-3:30pm service hrs, Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm office
Cornerstone Community Center Health care, advice, emergency assistance including food and clothing. In regards to health care, the center provides medical services which include mammograms, pap smears, health care classes, and pelvic exams. 915 East Peach Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 Phone: 817-336-1922 Hours: Mon Wed Fri 9:00am-2:00pm food, Tues Thur 10:00am-2:00pm clothing, Medical Services by appt Crowley House of Hope This charity organization provides free food, groceries and clothing assistance as well as financial assistance to be used for rent and bills limit of $200 per year based on availability of funds. 216 N Magnolia City of Crowley, Texas 76036 Dial - 817-297-6400 Hours: Mon Wed Fri Sat 9:00am-4:00pm office, service & thrift store hours Eastland Street Baptist Church Food pantry offers food assistance and other forms of non-financial aid. 4300 Eastland Street Fort Worth, TX 76119 Phone: 817-534-8931 Hours: Tues 6:30-8:00pm food pantry, Mon-Thurs 9:00am-1:00pm Eastside Ministries of Fort Worth Provides emergency free food including supplemental food for disabled/elderly, baby food, clothing, school supplies, blankets, diapers, and personal hygiene items. 5929 E Lancaster Fort Worth, Texas 76112 Call the center at - 817-446-3278 Center Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-11:00am new clients, 9:00am-Noon existing clients, 9:00am - 12:30pm donations The Salvation Army of Tarrant County Provides food and emergency financial assistance for rent, bills, medications and other aid and case management to eligible families in crisis depending on availability of funding. Apply early. 1855 East Lancaster Fort Worth, TX 76103 Phone: 817-344-1800 Salvation Army Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm ofc, Wed 9:00am-11:00am and 2:00pm- 4:00pm food boxes First Baptist Church-Azle Canned and dry goods are obtained from the food pantry. Food passed out includes perishable items as well as provided once a month on 2nd Wednesday, exceptions made in emergency situations to qualified people. Address - 1016 Boyd Road Azle, Texas 76020 Phone: 817-444-4828 Hours: 2nd Wed 11:30am-12:30pm food pantry, answering machine available.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-BRIAR Get groceries and food assistance through food pantry. 200 WN Woody Road Azle, TX 76020 Phone number of the church: 817-444-3484 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:30pm office/service FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-CASTLE HILLS Clothing and food are distributed on the third Thursday of each month to the low income and needy. The church also runs a general food pantry, provides clothing, and can provide some fresh perishables and frozen foods depending on donations to the center. 401 Beverly Road City - Azle, TX 76020 Dial: 817-237-7086 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm office, 3rd Thurs 9:00am-1:00pm service First Baptist Church - Everman This church runs a food pantry only Address - 501 W Barron Avenue Everman, Texas 76140 dial the center at 817-293-1694 Hours of the church: Mon-Fri 8:30am-1:00pm office/food First Missionary Baptist Church Community and Family Enrichment In addition to the food assistance that is available once a month to those in need, both family and individual counseling as well as parenting education classes also offered to the needy. Address of the center - 4928 Miller Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76119 Call - 817-534-8700 Hours: Call church for office hours, Third Sat 9:00am-Noon food distribution Fort Worth First Presbyterian church A food pantry and a clothing closet is offered by this center as well as other minimal staples. All assistance and resources are provided at the First H.A.N.D. Ministry. 1000 Penn Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Phone: number 817-335-1231 church Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm ofc hrs, Wed-Thurs Noon-4:00pm service hrs First United Methodist Church Arlington Get free food that requires no preparation, such as crackers, canned meat, etc. and groceries and food is offered on an emergency assistance basis. Address - 313 N Center Street Arlington, TX 76011 Dial for help - 817-274-2571 Hours of church: Mon-Thur 8:00am-4:30pm, Fri 8:00am-1:30pm office Harvesting International Ministry Center Food Pantry This food bank/pantry provides emergency food assistance and groceries to low income persons and families in need of help as well supplemental assistance to those in situations requiring continued help or some form of support. 560 Easy Drive Mansfield, TX 76063 Phone: 817-453-3663 Hours: Tue Thur 10:00am-Noon & 2:00pm-4:00pm food distribution
Forest Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church The food pantry run by the church offers both financial assistance for bills (as funds are available) and also distributes food. 7224 Forest Hill Drive Forest Hill, TX 76140 Phone: 817-293-2553 Hours: Appt time will be given when call is returned by contact person. Fort Worth First Seventh Day Adventist Church This particular church runs a food pantry only. The address of this church is 7051 McCart, Fort Worth, TX 76133 Phone: 817-294-5729 Hours: Tues 1:00pm-3:00pm service hours and pick up aid during this time Mission Arlington The center provides free food including clothing includes blankets, formula/baby food, emergency financial assistance, and furniture to those who need help. 210 West South Street Arlington, Texas 76010 Phone: 817-277-6620 Fort Worth Hope Center Both perishable and nonperishable food and clothing to families in need are offered, and it is in the form of a relief program. 3625 E Loop 820 South Fort Worth, Texas 76119 Phone: 817-451-6288 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm ofc, Tues 8:30am-9:30am food/clothing Grace Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange A limited amount of financial assistance and food is offered. Get help with water and rent assistance, clothing, fans, utility gas, prescription vouchers, electric, gasoline vouchers, and other limited aid as needed. Address - 610 Shady Brook Dr Grapevine, TX 76051 Call for help - 817-488-7009 The center is open for these hours: Mon Tues Thur Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, Wed 1:00pm-6:00pm, clinic is open on Tuesdays only doors open at 5:00pm and must be signed in by 5:30pm to be seen. Grace Temple Seventh Day Adventist Church The food pantry run by this church will offer nonperishable as well as perishable food to those in need. Food pantry consists of canned food, dairy items, frozen food as well as fresh produce. Address - 4200 E Berry Fort Worth, TX 76119 Phone number: 817-535-3800 Church hours: 5:00-7:00pm Monday service hours
LARRY JOE WRIGHT MINISTRIES/LIFE UNLIMITED The non-profit charity organization provides free food and clothing for the low income, poor and homeless. In addition, a holiday program is run and the agency Will distribute food and toys at both Christmas and Thanksgiving. Warehouse located at 3804 N Grove St but food distributed from Central Avenue location. 321 E Central Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76106 Phone: 817-624-3344 Hours: Wed 10:00am first come first serve Greater St. Paul Baptist Church The food pantry offers food assistance includes perishable items, such as breads and vegetables, as well as canned goods. 4628 Avenue J Fort Worth, Texas 76105 Phone: 817-534-6364 Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00am-Noon office, Wed 10:00am-1:00pm food distribution Hearts and Hands Ministries North Davis Church of Christ Clothing and food assistance is provided. 1601 N Davis Street Arlington, TX 76012 Telephone: 817-459-4950 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-11:00am screening, Mon-Fri 1:00pm-2:30pm, Sat 10:00am-11:30am service Helping Hands Ministry This particular center can provide for the distribution of clothing as well as nonperishable emergency food for people of all ages and incomes on first and third Wednesday only of each month. Can only use the center at most once per month. 1515 Long Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76114 Phone number of the ministry: 817-624-3918 Hours: 1st and 3rd Wed of month 1:00pm-3:00pm John Knox Presbyterian Church Not only do they run a limited food pantry, but the church can also provide prescriptions, including no pain medications are provided. 4350 River Oaks Blvd River Oaks, Texas 76114 Phone: 817-624-9265 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm office, Tues Fri 2:00pm-4:00pm food distribution only. Maplewood Baptist Church This church operates food pantry/bank that is open twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Saturday to those in need of assistance. Facility address - 7708 Maplewood Ave North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Phone: 817-485-0915 Church hours: 1st and 3rd Sat 10:00am-11:30a. Saturday is for convenience.
McMillan United Methodist Church This particular church runs both a food pantry and clothing outlet. Call them or stop by for canned goods and staples only. 3401 Mountcastle Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76119 Phone number to dial: 817-534-0268 Hours of center: Mon 9:00am-Noon and Wed 9:00am-2:00pm North East Emergency Distribution West (817) 759 1506 Tarrant County Food Bank (817) 332-9177 St. Andrew Catholic Church (817) 927-5383 Inasmuch Pantry (817) 444-0226 Rent Assistance in Tarrant County and Fort Worth A local nonprofit agency located in Fort Worth, Keller Community Storehouse (817-431- 3340), offers grants that can be used to pay rent, utility bills, security deposits, and more. The grant was funded with federal government stimulus dollars, and it is part of the governments Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program. This program was created to provide various types of housing assistance, and funds are even able to be used to help people who are currently homeless. Applicants for rent help are coming from Tarrant, Wise and Denton counties. The federal government grant money can be used to pay for rental assistance for three to 18 months. In addition, money can also be used to pay for security and utility deposits as well as some moving costs, according to the state of Texas. An eviction prevention program is run by the Catholic Charities of Fort Worth. They administer the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program, which can provide up to 18 months of rent assistance, as well as funds for energy bills and security deposits. Call them at (817) 274-2560 to learn more about the housing programs. Non-profit agencies and government programs provide rental assistance in Fort Worth and Tarrant County Texas. Listed below are many of the organizations that focus on providing emergency rent help, low income housing, shelter, and other basic needs to qualified low to moderate income individuals, the unemployed, and seniors in Tarrant County. Most of the agencies and government programs have limited funding and/or waiting lists, so unfortunately their resources are limited. However, even if an organization can t help you, they can oftentimes refer people to other local charities, churches, or government aid, such as section 8 housing vouchers. The primary goal of the Fort Worth rental programs is to prevent evictions. However some locations may also have money to assist with paying security deposits, moving costs, or first month s rent as well. Call to get more information and further details. The non-profit agencies, charities, and government programs below may all provide advice, funds for rent, and other aid.
Housing Choice Voucher Program - This section 8 housing program is run by the Housing Authority of the City of Arlington (AHA). It provides rental assistance for Arlington residents. 101 W. Abram Street, Arlington, Texas 76010, 817-459-6777 Martin United Methodist Church 2621 Bedford Road Bedford, TX 76021 Dial (817)734-7057 Arlington Housing Authority - Provides cash grants and rental assistance to eligible low to moderate income persons, senior citizens and persons with disabilities. City of Arlington, Texas, P.O. Box 90231, Arlington, TX 76004-3231, call 817-459-6777 Grace Grapevine Relief And Community Exchange Main address - 610 Shady Brook Dr. Grapevine, Texas 76051 Phone number - (817)488-7009 Fort Worth Housing Authority - The government agency offers an array of housing and rental assistance programs for individuals and families in crisis as well as low income families, including subsidized rental housing. 1201 East 13th Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102-5764, call 817-333-3400 Tarrant County Housing Assistance Program - Assistance is offered by the Housing Choice Voucher and other housing assistance programs. Get help with expenses such as rent, utility, and mortgage assistance for residents in Tarrant County. 2100 Circle Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76119, phone (817) 531-7640 Wesley Mission Center - Provides rental and housing assistance and utilities to qualified residents. 777 N. Walnut Creek Dr., Mansfield, Texas 76063, dial (817)473-6650 First United Methodist Church Rent Assistance Euless - It provides assistance for those in need of rent and other needs, including telephone and medications. Euless, Texas 76040, dial (817)283-4421 Tarrant County Department of Human Services This government agency can provide rental assistance, information on low income housing units, case management, and information and referrals. 100 E. Weatherford, Fort Worth, Texas 76196, call (817)531-5620. There is also a branch in Arlington, dial (817)531-5620 as well as Bedford, Texas, (817)531-5620. Salvation Army Tarrant This charity organization provides emergency financial assistance, grants and case management to qualified low to moderate income, unemployed, and seniors who are in a crisis situation. All assistance offered of course depends on availability of funding. Services include rent assistance, mortgage assistance, electric assistance and food boxes. 1855 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, Texas 76103, phone (817)344-1800 St. Philip Presbyterian Church Location is 745 W Pipeline Road Hurst, Texas 76053 (817)282-9181 South Central Alliance of Churches Get help for basic needs. Provides emergency financial assistance with basic needs, including limited rent and utilities, food, clothing, diapers, toiletries, and referrals to other agencies and housing programs. Fort Worth, Texas 76110, (817)923-0486.
St. John The Apostle Catholic Church - Low income resident families with children, disabled and elderly may qualify for limited financial assistance for rent. North Richland Hills, 76180, call (817)284-5912 Como Center - Community Action Partners Fort Worth - Rent and mortgage assistance is provided at this office, listed below. There are numerous other services also offered. 1100 NW 18th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76106, (817)871-5822 Martin Luther King Center Fort Worth - Rent assistance is provided at this office. 5565 Truman Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76112, dial (817)871-5962 Apartment Association of Tarrant County - A general information resource for Tarrant County residents is administered for those individuals who rent. Call 817-284-1121 Arlington Urban Ministries - Provides emergency assistance to people living in Arlington Texas with rent, food, and antibiotics. Arlington, TX 76010, call (817)861-8585 Broadway Baptist Center Fort Worth - Individuals who live in the designated service area of Tarrant County may qualify for emergency assistance with paying rent and utilities. Fort Worth, Texas 76104, call (817)336-7464 Tarrant County Housing Partnership Inc. Can direct families to safe, affordable low income housing. Also learn about public aid such as section 8 vouchers. 3204 Collinsworth Street Fort Worth, TX 76107-6528, (817) 924-5091 Tarrant County Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing They run the federal government created homeless prevention and rapid rehousing program. The program was created from government stimulus dollars. Grants can be paid to qualified individuals to help them pay rent, avoid evictions, and the program offers other services. For example, get credit counseling, hotel or motel vouchers, and funds for security deposits too. All of the non-profit agencies below run the program. Arlington Community Development and Planning, Arlington, Texas 76004, dial (817) 459-6251 Fort Worth Housing and Economic Development Department, Fort Worth, TX 76102, (817) 392-5804 Arlington Catholic Charities, Arlington, Texas 76013, phone number (817) 534-0814 Tarrant County Community Development Division, Fort Worth, TX 76107, (817) 8507940 Catholic Charities Northeast Bedford, Bedford, Texas 76021, call (817)534-0814 Arlington Housing Authority, Arlington, TX 76011, phone number (817)275-3351 Community Action Partners-Andrew Doc Session Center May have funds to help prevent evictions from homes or apartments. Also offers longer term self-sufficiency programs. Fort Worth, TX 76111, dial (817)871-6585 Tarrant County Department Of Human Services - Arlington Office - The housing programs main goals are to decrease the number of evictions, promote independence and selfsufficiency of lower income families, and to prevent homelessness. Arlington, Texas 76011, call (817)531-7627 Good Shepherd Catholic Community Christ Care Ministry This ministry provides emergency financial assistance for paying rent and utilities. 1000 Tinker Rd Colleyville, Texas 76182, dial (817) 488-5689.
Catholic Charities Diocese Of Fort Worth This charity organization provides emergency financial assistance, rent help and case management to qualified individuals and families in crisis depending on availability of funds. Primary assistance is with rent and housing expenses. 249 West Thornhill Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76115, (817) 534-0814 The Battered Women's Foundation This non-profit links support services to provide emergency rent, transitional housing, shelter, food, clothing, furniture, foreclosure and landlord/tenant counseling, job training, gas cards, college assistance, and more. Hurst, Texas 76054, phone (817) 427-0720 Christian Connection Address: 3713 Harwood Rd Bedford, Texas 76021 Phone number - (817)510-2741 Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex Inc. People who have no other options may be able to receive support from this organization. Arlington, TX 76010, call (817) 277-6620 Peace Lutheran Church 941 Bedford-Euless Rd Hurst, Texas 76053 Phone number - (817)284-1677 Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Free legal services, including landlord/tenant mediation and eviction prevention, is offered to residents of Tarrant County Texas. Call toll free 800-394-9734 Free or low cost health care in Tarrant County and Fort Worth There are several clinics that offer free or low cost health care to low income, the working poor, and to those patients who either have no or limited health insurance. Patients may be able to access dental services, prescription medications, eye exams, general health check ups, and numerous other medical services. Tarrant County and Fort Worth are served by a number of clinics and federal government qualified community health centers. They offer families and individuals a plethora of comprehensive primary and preventive health services. Programs are available from the San Antonio clinics for both children and adults. Most community clinics will offer low cost health care, and others will provide free medical or dental treatment such as access to pediatric care, adult medicine and women's health, and all services are available to families and individuals and families meeting applicable total household income levels who are uninsured, including those with no Medicaid or Medicare health insurance coverage. In addition, most of the Tarrant County Texas clinics can offer referrals to discounted prescription assistance programs and/or dental services, all of which are provided to patients of clinic. Beautiful Feet Ministries Address - 1709 E Hattie St. Fort Worth, Texas 76104 Phone number is (817)536-0505
Crowley House Of Hope Address: 208 N Magnolia Crowley, Texas 76036 Dial - (817)297-6495 Cook Children's Community Clinic-Arlington Address is 1525 S Cooper Arlington, TX 76010 Main phone number is (817)804-1100 Medical programs focus on children and teenagers in the community. The clinic has a few locations, and they are noted below. 2528 Jacksboro Hwy Fort Worth, TX 76114 (817) 624-1770 6421 McCart Fort Worth, Texas 76133 (817) 263-7500 2755 Miller Ave Fort Worth, TX 76105 (817) 534-7110 Cornerstone Assistance Network Location - 3500 Noble Ave Fort Worth, Texas 76111 Phone number is (817)632-6000 Implemented a sliding fee scale for the low income and people with no or limited health insurance. Grace Grapevine Relief And Community Exchange Location of clinic is 610 Shady Brook Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051 Phone number - (817)488-7009 JPS Health Center-Cypress Location of community clinic is 1513 Presidio Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Phone number - (817)852-8380 This federal qualified health center can help people with no insurance, and those faced with poverty. Several forms of medical assistance are offered to the low income and uninsured in the community. Mission Fort Worth Address is 4401 Vermont Ave. Stop by or call for more information. Fort Worth, Texas 76115 Call the center at (817)207-0229 Morris Center For Innovation In Children's Health 1729 Eighth Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76110 Main phone number - (682)885-3301 North Texas Area Community Health Centers Inc. 2106 N Main Fort Worth, TX 76164 (817)625-4254
Supports people in Tarrant County Texas, regardless of income. A variable rate billing scale is in place for patients who lack insurance, or who live on limited income. Programs can help the unemployed and others who are going through a difficult period in their lives. Southeast Community Health Center Address - 3212 Miller Fort Worth, Texas 76119 Phone number - (817)916-4333 Dial the health center at the number below. Various doctors, dentists, and support personnel provide help to families in the community. Payment plans and reduced fees can be used for the low income. Services for the homeless Families who are currently homeless or have an eviction notice and need to find alternate housing may be able to get help from the following. City of Fort Worth Homeless Resources - Offers resources and housing options for individuals or families in crisis. City of Arlington Eviction/Homeless Program - This organization provides federal government funded assistance and cash grants to homeless people and those who are in imminent danger of becoming homeless. The program is run by the Arlington Housing Authority, 501 W. Sanford Street, Suite 20, Arlington, Texas 76011. Call 817-860-1836 or 817-548-9885 Presbyterian Night Shelter - Homeless adults and children can get meals, beds, and basic care. 2400 Cypress Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 tel: (817) 632-7400 Arlington Life Shelter - Case management and meals are offered for homeless adults and children. 325 West Division Street Arlington, Texas 76011-7415, (817) 548-9885 Day Resource Center - People living in transition and the homeless can get help from this Fort Worth-based agency. Get assistance from case management, phone, and shelter for the homeless or people living in transition. 1415 East Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, call 817-810-9797 Community Enrichment Center - This organization is a faith-based / church non-profit agency that is serving Tarrant County families who are undergoing a housing crisis by providing the resources, tools, rent help and encouragement that is needed to both help these families make it through a hardship, and to help people become self-sufficient. 6250 Northeast Loop 820 Fort Worth, TX 76180-7842, (817) 577-2426 Domestic violence The following agencies can provide individuals, including women and children, with low income housing, shelter, or housing assistance. The programs are focused on victims of domestic violence. SafeHaven of Tarrant County - A 24-hour hotline and information and access to emergency shelter for domestic violence victims and their children. Call 817-536-5496 The Women's Center of Tarrant County Local non-profit that provides housing and rental counseling for sexual assault victims. Also can help victims find a job from employment counseling. 1723 Hemphill, Fort Worth, Texas 76110, call (817) 927-4040