Financial Assistance

A prescription for a sick child, eyeglasses for a senior citizen, bus fare to get to a job interview: Hopelink can help with needs that often “fall through the cracks” of other available assistance.

Rent
Our Eviction Prevention program can help a family stay in their home in times of financial crisis by providing a portion of the funds required. And our First Month's Rent program is there to support families who are getting back on their feet, assisting with a portion of the high costs of setting up a new home. To apply for assistance, contact the Hopelink center nearest you. Center Directory

Emergency Financial Assistance
On a case-by-case basis, Hopelink can often help with those costs which might make the difference between a family going hungry or homeless, and the family surviving. To apply for assistance, contact the Hopelink center nearest you. Center Directory

All Hopelink sites serve as community resources, providing information and referrals to thousands seeking help with medical care, employment, housing, counseling and other critical needs.

BenefitsCheckUp
What Benefits Do You Qualify For? Hopelink, in partnership with the National Council on Aging, brings you an exciting and free new product that will assist in determining what benefits you or a loved one may qualify for. By filling a confidential, anonymous survey, you can find out what programs you or a loved one may qualify for at a reduced price or for free. If you would like to do this yourself, simply click on the attached link and follow the directions. Click here to continue with BenefitsCheckUp.

Tax Preparation
Low-income working individuals and families who file a federal income tax return may be able to receive money back from the government through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).  If you meet the requirements, the Earned Income Tax Credit can help you and your family keep more of what you earn.  The federal government can provide you with more information about the EITC.

Free tax preparation services are available through the United Way of King County and the King County EITC Campaign at sites across King County from January 15 to April 15, 2008.  IRS trained and certified volunteers will be available to prepare taxes with an emphasis on tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.  The United Way of King County offers more details about these
free income tax preparation services.