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Hamilton County Social Services Programs |
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Social Services Director
215 M. L. King Building
317 Oak Street
Chattanooga, TN 37403
423-209-6840
FAX 423-209-6841
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Emergency Food & Shelter Program
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Funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program, the Emergency
Food and Shelter program provides temporary rent assistance to persons in dire circumstances.
Eligible persons must live in Hamilton County outside the City of Chattanooga and
have an income less than 125% of Federal poverty Guidelines or demonstrated temporary
need. There is a one time or a $500 limit per family per fiscal year. |
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Project Water Help |
Project Water Help funds are used to fill the gap for needy families to pay their
water bills to avoid having service disrupted. The program is funded by contributions
added to water bill payments by private citizens. Eligible persons must live in
Hamilton County outside the City of Chattanooga and have an income less than 125%
of Federal poverty Guidelines.
These funds are restricted to customers of Tennessee American Water Company. |
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Power Share |
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Power Share, formerly known as Warm Neighbors, funds are used to fill the gap for needy families to pay their utility
bills in order to avoid having service disrupted. The program is funded by contributions
added to utility payments by private citizens. Eligible persons must live in Hamilton
County outside the City of Chattanooga and have an income less than 125% of Federal
poverty Guidelines. |
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