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LCM offers financial assistance to help pay utilities for families in crisis. These funds are available to those who have a bill within five days of the due date or disconnect date. Utility assistance is provided with proof of payment for the remainder of bill with LCM paying the last portion of the bill. Assistance may be for electricity ($100 max), water ($50 max), gas ($50 max) and spaced at least two months apart. Utility assistance is limited to a maximum of 3 assists per utility (every 2 years), for a total of 9 utility assists in a lifetime. The bill must be presented, and must be in the name of the person requesting the assistance. Attendance of LCM’s financial management classes is required after the 2nd and 3rd utility assistance, in order to receive further financial assistance of any kind.

Call the office for a date to come and pick up an application for rental assistance.

Funding for emergency rental assistance is limited. Families must have LCM documentation completed before receiving rental application. LCM helps with a portion of rent, not the full amount. Families are eligible to for rent assistance once every 5 years

Each adult in a household may receive one dental extraction every two years at our monthly dental clinic. Proof of Longview residency, income, and completed intake paperwork are required for an appointment.

Items such as steel toed boots, birth certificates, or other work related necessities may be provided with appropriate documentation from employers. Also, fans and heaters for elderly (65+) or disabled, and families with children 12 years or younger may be available every two years.

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Comprehensive Support for Basic Needs and Services

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