To apply for assistance you must be a McNairy County resident. Please click APPLY FOR UTILITY/RENT/MISC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE and fill out the application.
Guidelines for financial assistance can be picked up at the office or you can read them online by clicking here.
To apply in-person, walk-ins are welcome:
Tuesday-Thursday 9am-12pm. or call 731-645-4388 to make an appointment.
For those who find themselves without a home, it can seem impossible to regain financial security. We know that a stable home is critical for all families to achieve self-sufficiency. We work with clients to help find temporary emergency housing and permanent housing for those who have sustainable income. To start the process you must first visit https://westtncoc.org/
Once you open the West Tennessee Continuum of Care website please click the “Need Help” button and complete the questionnaire.
Utility/Rent/Misc Assistance
During the heating and cooling seasons utility bills are at their highest. Families experiencing unforeseen financial hardship, or those living on marginal or fixed incomes may be vulnerable to utility or rental hardships. To help prevent lapses in these services we offer emergency utility assistance for electricity, gas, sewer, water, and rent. Emergency propane assistance and first-time utility setup fees are also available on a case-by-case basis.
The Jesus Cares Home Program provides compassionate, hands-on support for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Through personalized case management, we work with each person to address a wide range of challenges and create a path toward stability. Our team connects individuals with the most appropriate housing programs across the region, helping to both prevent homelessness and secure safe, stable living situations. In partnership with organizations such as U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), West Tennessee Continuum of Care, and other local resources, we are committed to helping individuals achieve long-term independence and a renewed sense of hope.
Homeless Assistance
Without a solid foundation of financial knowledge, it can be hard for families to break out of poverty and establish long-term stability. We work one-on-one with clients to create household budgets and determine the ratio of overall expenses to income. We help to educate families in need on how to prioritize bill payments and differentiate between wants and needs to better make use of often limited resources.
Budget & Financial Counseling
Barriers to financial security are not always obvious and are sometimes easily overcome with a little assistance. Among our other regular services, we also offer help to individuals who require things like proper documentation to receive additional assistance, gain employment, or affordable housing. We can help those in need complete requests for birth certificates, state ID’s, and more. We also try to help to find financial resources for assistance with medication as well as home and car repairs.
