Emergency Services Program

 

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The Emergency Services Program provides limited financial assistance once per year to alleviate emergency crisis situations. Services are available based on funding. Persons seeking assistance should call their service area office to set up an appointment.

Services Provided:

  • Electric/Gas
  • Water
  • Rent/Mortgage
  • POC is unable to assist with Deposits

Contact Information:

St. Petersburg – 727-822-4492

Largo – 727-202-6803

Clearwater/Tarpon Springs – 727-937-9393

Administration – 727-823-4101 ext. 110

Residents of Pinellas Park will need to apply directly with the City of Pinellas Park: www.pinellas-park.com, 727-369-5749, angelfund@pinellas-park.com

PLEASE CALL THE NUMBER LISTED ABOVE, FOR YOUR AREA, TO APPLY FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION WILL BE REQUIRED IF ASSISTANCE IS APPROVED:

  1. Picture ID for everyone age 18 and over (Driver’ s License, Non-Driver ID issued by the State, Passport etc.)
  2. Proof of ID for everyone under the age of 18 (Birth Certificates, School ID, Passport, SNAP letter with parent and child names listed, school record showing name of child and parent, etc.)
  3. Proof of Address IF Head of Households picture ID does not show the same address as bill being paid (Any mail/bills with name and current address listed on it)
  4. Social Security Cards for ALL household members
  5. Proof of any current year’s income earned for all household members 18 years and older, such as:
  6. Checks stubs: 2 stubs if paid weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Do not submit W2 Tax forms.
    b. Current year’s Award Letter(s) (Social Security, SSD, VA, TANF, SSI, etc.)
    c. Pension Statements
    d. Receipt Book if paid in cash
    e. Child Support Statement
    f. Unemployment Income Statement
  7. Current utility bill (front) and any disconnection notice for: Electric, Gas, or Water (POC can only assist with one)
  8. If seeking rent or mortgage assistance, scan copy of mortgage statement or rental agreement.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT APPLYING FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE SERVICE.

 

COMMUNIITY SERVCIES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG)
200% OF THE POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES*
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024

 

Persons in Family/Household 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
1 $30,120
2 $40,880
3 $51,640
4 $62,400
5 $73,160
6 $83,920
7 $94,680
8 $105,440
Families with more than 8 persons Add $10,760 for each additional person

* The above figures are based on the 2024 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) poverty guidelines published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2024.