All services are provided on a fund availability basis only. Electric Bill Assistance – SWEPCO & Ozark ONLY Bill must be no more than $250.00. Must schedule an appointment to request utility assistance. May also be able to help with rental assistance.
First United Methodist Church
Bread of Life - Able to assist with food each month and financial assistance once every three years, up to a maximum amount of $350 as your circumstances require and as our resources allow. To qualify for financial assistance, you must: - live in Springdale. - have a notice of eviction or a disconnect notice for utilities. Bring ID.
His Helping Hands - Open to those in need of assistance with clothing and household items. Families may come once a month to search through their donated inventory and select clothes free of charge to meet your needs.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program helps low-income households with their energy costs in winter and summer as part of the federal Low Income Home Energy Program. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 479-872-7479 or send an email to liheap@eoawc.org.
Second Mile seeks to reach out to the broader NWA community by meeting needs of food, clothing, monetary aid in small amounts, rent, utilities, and some medications.
First United Presbyterian Church, Cooperative Emergency Outreach (CEO)
Available for residents in Washington County living in areas south of the Fayetteville mall. Will only help the first 15 clients, first come first serve. When a financial emergency occurs, whether due to illness, job loss, natural disaster, or any other emergency, CEO can help by providing food, gasoline vouchers, clothing vouchers, utility assistance, rental assistance, and prescription vouchers.
Arkansas REALTORS® Association, Hearts and Homes
Grants are available to help pay rent, mortgage, utilities, or other every day housing-related expenses. Hearts & Homes of Arkansas does not provide housing to anyone, nor do they assist in finding housing. There is a $2000 limit per applicant, and grants are given at the discretion of the Hearts & Homes Board of Directors based on the need and qualifications of the applicants. Please see website for grant application, requirements, and eligibility.
First Presbyterian Church of Springdale
Samaritan Fridays - Weekly from 9:30 -11:00 a.m.in church's Narthex, volunteers from the congregation assist those in need. Applications are accepted for assistance with gasoline, food, and referrals to other agencies and programs.
Hark helps people across Northwest Arkansas get connected to needed resources.
Free/Low-cost Internet
Project 10 Million from T-Mobile
Free hotspots for students. If your student is on free or reduced lunch or SNAP, you can qualify.
Access from AT&T is a low cost home internet service available to eligible limited income AT&T Internet and AT&T Fiber households who participate in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), National School Lunch Program, or with a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines.*If you receive free or reduced lunch, you can contact Food Service at 479-750-8707, for proof of eligibility*
To qualify for Cox Connect2Compete, your household must have at least one K-12 student and participate in a government assistance program such as the National School Lunch Program (free and reduced lunch). Applicants may need to provide documentation for eligibility. No credit check or social security number is required to apply. If you receive free or reduced lunch, you can contact Food Service at 479-750-8707, for proof of eligibility.
Benton County
The majority of the resources in this section require the individual/family to currently be residing in Benton county.
Central United Methodist Church
Utility Assistance for Rogers, Lowell, and Avoca residents ONLY. Please arrive by 8AM. Must bring photo ID and utility bill. Assistance provided once every 12 months. Please enter from the West side entrance on the 26th street side.
2535 W. New Hope Rd., Rogers, AR 72758, 479-636-1630, Thursdays 8:00 am - 10:00 am.
First Baptist Church of Bentonville
Rent and utility assistance for Bentonville, Centerton, Bella Vista, Gravette, Decatur and Pea Ridge Residents ONLY. Please call Monday right after 8:30am, so they can schedule you on Thursday for an appointment. If you call later, they may not have any spots and you will have to wait for the following week. You are eligible to receive assistance every 6 months, but no more than three times.
200 SW A St., Bentonville, AR 72712, 479-273-3379, Mondays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
First Baptist Church Rogers
Financial assistance for non-members is limited to those with utility shut-off notices and rental delinquencies. If approved, a one-time payment of up to $100 will be offered if proof of ability to pay the remaining balance is provided. Assistance can only be offered to each household one time every six months.
3364 W. Pleasant Grove Rd., Rogers, AR 72758, 479-636-3451, by appointment only
First United Methodist Church, Bentonville 2nd Street Food Pantry
Only for Bentonville, Bella Vista, and Centerton residents. Apply for financial assistance at sspmission@gmail.com Requests without all required documents and information will not be considered. Requests received after 12:00 pm (noon) Monday will be considered the following week. The requests are reviewed each Tuesday morning.
Requirements:
• Attach a picture of your photo ID (driver's license, passport, etc.) • Describe your request for financial help in detail - what help are you requesting? • Give us a phone number where you can be contacted - you will be interviewed by our volunteer at this phone number. • List the first and last name of all individuals living in your household, and your current address. • If you want help with your utilities - attach a picture of your latest utility bill • If you want help with your rent - attach a picture of your eviction notice or late bill and provide contact information for your landlord (name and phone number) - If we cannot contact your landlord, your request will be denied! Make sure all photos submitted with your request are readable. • Any incomplete information will be returned to you for further clarification.
Energy assistance for Benton County residents ONLY. Water assistance is available NOW for residents in Rogers & Gravette ONLY. Regular Assistance: Approved applicants receive a one-time payment applied to the energy bill of their choice. It takes approximately 35 days for the payment to post to the utility account. Crisis Assistance: OHC provides connect, reconnect, or prevents disconnection with electric or gas accounts. Also, if you are at 10% or below in propane (and are not allowed to charge propane), OHC can assist with minimum delivery. Follow Up: Once your application is submitted, please do not call to check on your application. Once we process the initial application, you will receive a notification to finalize your application process.
506 E. Spruce St., Rogers, AR, 72757, 479-636-7301, Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30pm
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Utility assistance available for Rogers and Lowell residents ONLY. Please call (479) 616-1242 and leave a voicemail. They will check voicemails every Monday/Tuesday. One of their volunteers will return your call within 48 hours. If you are eligible for assistance and they have funds available for what you need, they will schedule a home visit as soon as possible to determine what type of assistance they are able to offer.
Helping Hands, Inc.
Utility, medical, and rent assistance available for the first 10 clients ONLY. Please arrive by 7:00am, at the latest, to be served at 10:00am. Please bring the following: • ID • Social Security Card • Utility Bill • Lease Contract • Medical bills.
320 Airport Rd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, 479-273-2511, Mon-Fri 10 am
St. Stephen Benevolent Conference
Utility and rent assistance to individuals and families in the Bentonville, Bella Vista, Cave Springs and Centerton areas ONLY. Please leave a voicemail with the following information: - Name - Phone Number - Brief description of your immediate need. The church checks messages on Mondays and Thursdays. If they have funds, they will call you back with additional information.
479-696-9361
Genesis House – Siloam Springs
Depending on funding, assistance for emergency shelter, eviction notices, or 1st month's rent/deposit will be available.
1402 N. Inglewood St., Siloam Springs, AR 72761, 479-549-3438, Mon – Fri 9:00 am - 11:30 am