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Financial Assistance - Listed By City

AUBURN     BELLEVUE     BLACK DIAMOND     BURIEN     CARNATION      COVINGTON     

DES MOINES     ENUMCLAW     FEDERAL WAY     HOBART     ISSAQUAH     KENT     SEATTLE     SHORELINE     TUKWILA     WASHINGTON STATE

Almost all require documentation of need such as shut off notice or eviction notice.

 

AUBURN

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AUBURN FOOD BANK

Help with eviction prevention, prescriptions, utilities. Once a year only. Auburn residents 

206-833-8925

Click the address to find directions: 930 18th Place NE - Auburn                                                                               

CITY OF  AUBURN

Energy assistance programs for electricity, gas propane, wood, or oil.

May be able to get help with LIHEAP (low-income energy assistance program) or HELP (Puget Sound Energy Assistance Program)                                                                                        

800-348-7144

Click the address to find directions: DSHS   810 28th St NE - Auburn

 

MUCKLESHOOT FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

Tribal members only cash Assistance for emergency needs                                

253-876-3336

 

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BELLEVUE

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BELLEVUE LIFE SPRING

Eviction prevention, first month’s rent, utility assistance for families with children in Bellevue

Click the address to find directions: 302 Bellevue Square - Bellevue                                                       425-482-5285

 

CITY OF BELLEVUE

Utility assistance. Disabled or 62% AMI

Click the address to find directions: 450 110th Ave NE - Bellevue                                                        

425-7452-5285

 

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES

Eviction prevention, move-in assistance, utility assistance, prescriptions. Families with children

in East King County only. Motel vouchers (for families with children)  HEN assistance.

Click the address to find directions: 11061 NE 2nd - Bellevue 

425-213-1963

 

DSHS CASH ASSISTANCE

Click the address to find directions: 805 156TH Ave NE - Bellevue                                                     

877-501-2233

 

HOPELINK     

Emergency financial assistance for prescriptions, bus tickets or utilities.

Click the address to find directions: 14812 S Main St - Bellevue                        

425-943-7555

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HOPELINK NORTH SHORE PANTRY

Food, energy bill, rent help, emergency housing, financial assistance, clothing bank.

Click the address to find directions: 18220 96th NE - Bellevue                                  

425-485-6521

 

SALVATION ARMY

Eviction prevention or move-in costs or utilities. Call for an appointment.

Click the address to find directions: 911 164th Ave NE - Bellevue

425-452-7300

 

WASHINGTON WOMEN IN NEED

Apply HERE for financial assistance for health care or mental health not covered by Medicaid 

Click the address to find directions: 700 108th Ave #207 - Bellevue                                

425-451-8838

 

BLACK DIAMOND

           

BLACK DIAMOND COMMUNITY CENTER

Emergency assistance with gas and electric, eviction prevention.

Click the address to find directions: 31605 3rd Ave - Black Diamond

360-886-10141

 

MAPLE VALLEY FOOD AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Eviction prevention and move-in assistance

Covington, Hobart, Ravensdale, Black diamond, and Maple Valley.

425-432-8139

 

VINE MAPLE PLACE

For those in danger of becoming homeless, with past due rents, 3-6months

of housing stabilization for single-parent families.

425-432-2119

 

BURIEN

           

HIGHLINE AREA FOOD BANK

Boxes of groceries with soup, fruit, and canned goods, clothing.

Manhattan Community Center serves the Highland area. Can visit once a week.

Click the address to find directions: 18300 fourth Ave S. - Burien

206-433-9900

 

CARNATION 

      

Hopelink

First month’s rent and eviction prevention assistance for Eastside residents.

Financial support for prescriptions, utilities, and other misc. needs. Limited Services in Duvall.

Click the address to find directions: 31957 E Commercial St. Carnation

425-333-4163

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COVINGTON

     

MAPLE VALLEY FOOD AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Eviction prevention and move-in assistance in Covington, Hobart, Ravensdale,

Black Diamond, and Maple Valley                          

Click the address to find directions: 21415 Maple Valley Highway - Maple Valley                                         

425-432-8139

 

VINE MAPLE PLACE

For those in danger of becoming homeless, with past due rents,3 - 6 months of hosing stabilization for single-parent families. Maple Valley, Black Diamond & Covington.

Click the address to find directions: 21730 Dorre Don Way SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038

425-432-2119

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DES MOINES

     

CITY OF DES MOINES

25% Garbage collection discount. Seniors 62+ or disabled low income                 

206-946-1346

 

SALVATION ARMY

Finance assistance for gas, repair/gas- security deposits and move-in rent assistance.

Click the address to find directions: 26419 16th Ave S, Des Moines, WA                                                        

253-946-1346

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ENUMCLAW

      

ENUMCLAW HELPING HANDS

Emergency financial assistance for eviction prevention and utilities. Limited

help gasoline, tooth extractions, prescriptions. Enumclaw School District only.

Click the address to find directions: 1350 Cole ST. Enumclaw

360-825-6188

 

PLATEAU OUTREACH MINISTRIES FOOD BANK & CLOTHING CENTER     

Eviction prevention, move-in costs, utilities, prescriptions, school supplies,

winter shelter. Enumclaw residents only.

Click the address to find directions: 1806 Cole St.-Enumclaw

360-825-8961

 

FEDERAL WAY
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FEDERAL WAY COMMUNITY CAREGIVING NETWORK CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

Emergency rent or move assistance, gas vouchers, (limited), bus tickets. Emergency food bags

Federal Way School District

Click the address to find directions: 345 S 312th St – Federal Way  Walk-in only.

     

FEDERAL WAY FOOD BANK - MULTI SERVICE CENTER

Foodbank and possible energy assistance  South King County residents

Click the address to find directions: 1200 S 336th St-Federal Way

253-538-6810

 

KOREAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION

LIHEAP utility assistance

Click the address to find directions: 31635 23rd Ave S Suite A - Federal Way

253-946-1997

 

HOBART
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MAPLE VALLEY FOOD AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Eviction prevention, move-in costs, mortgage payments, and utilities.

Covington, Hobart, Ravensdale, Black Diamond, and Maple Valley.

Click the address to find directions: 21415 Maple Valley Highway - Maple Valley  Walk-in only.

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ISSAQUAH

 

ISSAQUAH COMMUNITY CENTER

Emergency rent assistance, utilities. Residents of Issaquah School District only

Click the address to find directions: 180 E Sunset Way-Community Center – Issaquah

425-837-3125

 

HIV EARLY PREVENTION AND EDUCATION

Medical finance assistance to eligible individuals with HIV/AIDS

Click the address to find directions: 111 Israel Road - Issaquah

877-376-9316

 

KENT

 

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES

Eviction prevention, move-in assistance, prescriptions, utility assistance.

Families with children in King County only.

Click the address to find directions: 1229 W Smith St - Kent

253-850-2523

 

KENT FOOD BANK AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Eviction prevention, move-in assistance, prescriptions

Serves all South King County, does not serve Section 8 or public housing.

Click the address to find directions: 515 W Harrison St - Kent Alliance Center

253-520-3550

 

KENT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Eviction prevention and utility shut off Kent School District only.

Click the address to find directions: 11010 SE 248th St - Kent

253-852-0993

 

SALVATION ARMY

Eviction prevention or move-in cost.

Click the address to find directions: 206 S Tobin St - Renton

425-255-5969

 

WAY BACK INN

Voice mail only. Rent or utility assistance to families with children in Renton or Tukwila.

206-682-7382

 

SEATTLE

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SEATTLE BALLARD FOOD BANK

Emergency assistance for rent, utilities and move in (once a year).

Documentation required.

Click the address to find directions: 5130 Leary Ave NW - Ballard-Seattle

206-789-7800

 

BYRD BARR PLACE (was Cornerstone & CAMP Central Area Motivation Program)

Eviction prevention-once a year. Income at or below 125% of the poverty level.

Click the address to find directions: 722 18th Ave-Central Seattle

206-812-4940

 

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES-EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

Eviction prevention, move in, utility, prescription assistance for families with children in King County only. HEN program.

Click the address to find directions: 1008 James St - Seattle

206-223-0907

 

CENTERSTONE

Capitol Hill residents with heating and energy bills.

Click the address to find directions: 722 18th Ave - Seattle

800-348-7144

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CITY OF SEATTLE - HUMAN SERVICES DEPT MAYORS OFFICE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

Discount programs, FLASH or GOLD cards, pet licenses.

Click the address to find directions: 810 3RD Ave - #350-Seattle

206-684-0268

 

COMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE

Check cashing. Maintains bank accounts and budgeting assistance.

Click the address to find directions: 77 Washington St - Seattle

206-357-3200

 

CRISIS CLINIC

Rent and utility assistance 24/7.

Click the address to find directions: 9725 3rd Ave NE #300 – Seattle

Call 2-1-1 or (888) 487-4747

 

DSHS CASH ASSISTANCE

2106 2nd Ave - Seattle

9600 College Way N. - Seattle

3600 S. Graham St. - Seattle

9650 15th Ave SW - White Center

TANF - For families

ABD - Aged blind disabled

SFA - State family assistance

RCA - Refugee cash assistance (legal immigrants)

877-501-2233

 

EL CENTRO de la RAZA

Eviction prevention

Click the address to find directions: 2254 16th Ave S - Seattle 

206-323-6484

 

INTERIM CDA

1st month, deposit, short term rental.

Click the address to find directions: 310 Maynard Ave S. - Seattle

206-624-1802

 

HEN (HOUSING AND ESSENTIAL NEEDS)

Assist with rent (eviction prevention), move-in assistance, utilities, motel vouchers,

food vouchers. Serves adults without minor children who are disabled.

Click the address to find directions: 100 23rd Ave-Randolph Carter Center - Seattle

206-328-5755

 

HOPELINK

Eviction prevention move-in costs, prescriptions, and utilities. Once a year.

Must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Lake Forest Park and Shoreline. Documentation Required.

Click the address to find directions: 17837 Aurora Ave N - Seattle

206-440-7300

 

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES

Move-in help for Jewish families. Eviction prevention for the vulnerable

Click the address to find directions: 1601 16th Ave - Seattle

206-461-3240

 

KING COUNTY-DEPT OF COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICE-VETERANS PROGRAM

Help veterans with clothing, housing, utilities, work clothes, and more.

Click the address to find directions: 2106 3rd Ave-Seattle                                                                        206-477-8282

 

LIHEAP AND PSE HELP

Financial assistance for energy bills. No drop-in services. No fees

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LIFELONG AIDS ALLIANCE

Pays medical premiums for eligible HIV/AIDS pat8ebnts and helps fi8nd insurance if not insured

Click the address to find directions: 1016 E Pike St. - Seattle

206-328-8979

 

NAVIGATION PROGRAM BY UNITED WAY

Pairs a caseworker with a homeless person and provides discretionary funds

to get a person's life back on track.

Click the address to find directions: 82 2nd Ave - Seattle 

206-461-5005

 

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE - HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Will provide up to $75 for rent heat or utilities

Click the address to find directions: 1225 S Weller St #510 - Seattle

206-356-1028

 

NORTH HELPLINE

Financial assistance for utilities, rent assistance, move-in costs, North Seattle, Lake City, and Shoreline residents. Once a year. Low income or proof of hardship

Click the address to find directions:

12736 33rd Ave NE-Seattle Financial assist TU / W / TH 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 

206-365-8043

 

PUGET SOUND LABOR AGENCY

Click the address to find directions: 2800 1st Ave - Seattle

206-448-9277

 

QUEEN ANNE HELPLINE

Rent and utilities, low income, or hardship. Up to 2 times a year. Queen Anne and Magnolia

Click the address to find directions: 311 W McGraw St - Seattle

206-282-1540

 

ReWA (REFUGEE WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION)

Emergency assistance for rent and utilities for refugees and immigrants

Click the address to find directions: 4008 MLK Jr Way S  -Seattle

206-721-0243

Click the address to find directions: 5245 International Blvd #207 - Seattle

206-957-2029

 

SALVATION ARMY

Eviction prevention, move-in cost, utilities Pike St location provides aid

with prescriptions, diapers, formals, Christmas toys to children.

Click the address to find directions: 1101 Pike St – Capitol Hill  -Seattle

206-447-9944

Click the address to find directions: 9501 Greenwood Ave N - Seattle

206-783-1226

Click the address to find directions: 9050 16th Ave SW - South Seattle

206-767-3150

 

SEATTLE CITY LIGHT - UTILITY DISCOUNT PROGRAM

Qualified low income may be eligible for program (does not include Section 8,

Seattle Housing or shelter+Care) Offers 60% discount on Seattle Light and

50% on public utility bills.

206-684-3417

 

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL COUNCIL OF SEATTLE AREA

Rent and utility assistance voucher to the thrift shop, bus tickets No walk-in service.

206-767-6449

 

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Help0 with late SS checks, Social Security numbers, applications.

800-772-1213

 

SOLANUS CASEY GUILD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES

Usually has emergency funds available.

Click the address to find directions: 804 9th Ave - Seattle

206.223.0907

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UNIVERSITY CHURCHES EMERGENCY FUND

Assistance to homeless moving into housing, rent, move-in costs, and utilities.

North Seattle zip codes documentation required.

4515 16TH Ave NE Seattle

206.524.7885

 

WELLSPRING FAMILY SERVICES HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICES

Missed rent payments, dispute with your landlord or other difficulties

Can provide short term assistance.

206.826.3050

 

WEST SEATTLE HELPLINE

Rent and utility assistance. Must be past due. West Seattle resident only.

6516 35th Ave SW #204 - Seattle

206.932.4357

 

WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITY

Part of North Seattle Community College financial support for young people

18-25 who are imminent danger of losing housing or for first and last month’s rent

 or security deposit

9600 College Way N. - Seattle

206.441.2500

 

YWCA - PROJECT SELF SUFFICIENCY-THE WILLOWS

Financial assistance to Seattle renters having an immediate housing crisis

3800 S Myrtle St - Seattle

206.209.5677

 

YMCA - YOUNG ADULTS SERVICES

2100 24TH Ave s #250 - Seattle

206.209.5677

 
SHORELINE

      

HOPELINK

First month’s rent and eviction prevention assistance. Financial support for prescriptions, utilities, and other misc needs.

15809 Westminster Way N. - Shoreline 

206.440.7300

 

LIHEAP AND PSE HELP

Financial assistance for energy bills No drop-in services. No fees.

 

17837 Aurora Ave N Shoreline

425.658.2592

 

BEREAN BIBLE CHURCH

Rent, utility assistance. Once a year. Only residents of Shoreline.

 

2435 N 185th St. - Schedule appointment.

206.496.3116

 

TANKS BY DALLAS

Donates to low-income family’s usable oil from decommissioned or abandoned tanks.

Only when available.

 

20340 14th Ave NE - Shoreline

206.682.7382

 

TUKWILA

 

TUKWILA PANTRY (Basement of Riverton Park United Methodist Church)

Financial assistance for utility bills, rental/lease agreement, hotel/motel receipt.

Help with Driver’s License or State ID, passport picture ID card.

Wednesday -Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

3118 S 140th St. - Tukwila

206.431.8293               

           

WAY BACK INN

Voice mail only. Rent or utility assistance to families with children in Renton or Tukwila.

206.682.7382

 

 

WASHINGTON STATE

 

WASHINGTON STATE SFA (State Family Assistance)

2106 Second Ave - Seattle

206.501.2233

 

WASHINGTON STATE SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

(DBA) Diversion Cash Assistance. Short Term. Cannot get if on TANF. 

Needs Social Security Number.

807.501.2233

 

BANK ON SEATTLE - KING COUNTY

Integrates people who are currently unbanked or underbanked into affordable

Mainstream financial services including checking and savings.

206.386.4636

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COMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE

Banking & Mailing (Client Services Office) Free savings account as well as free mailing

Services (can have mail sent there to pick up).

206.357.3100

Auburn
Bellevue
Black Diamond
Burien
Carnation
Covington
Des Moines
Enumclaw
Fed Way
Hobart
Issaquah
Kent
Seattle
Shoreline
Tukwila
Washington State
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