As our country continues to manage the COVID-19 emergency, Comcast is taking immediate steps to make it easier to connect low-income families to home Internet.

• 25 Mbps
• No Term Contract
• No Credit Check

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You may qualify if you are eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others.

Households with outstanding debt owed to Comcast may be eligible for Internet Essentials. We are waiving this qualification if you apply and are approved by 12/31/20. After 12/31/20, standard eligibility rules apply.

$9.95/month plus tax

Financial assistance offered for utility payments - a disconnection notice must be issued and the client must be able to pay half of the bill.
Financial assistance for prescription medications up to $40 annually.
School supplies and back packs available by sign up mid June to early July.

The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is a utility assistance program. CEAP is designed to assist low income households in meeting their immediate energy needs and to encourage consumers to control energy costs for years to come through energy education.

In order to receive assistance through Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) the applicant must:
• Reside in Bexar County
• Have income that does not exceed 150% of the Poverty Income Guideline (PDF) set by the Federal Government
• Be a U.S citizen, qualified alien or of verified legal immigration status

The following documents must be provided to determine eligibility:
• U.S Passport or
• Certificate of U.S Citizenship or
• Certificate of Naturalization

If you can not provide those documents then you would need the following:
• Valid state issued Driver License or
State-issued Identification Card and
Birth Certificate or Valid Voter Registration ID Card

Priority for utility assistance is given to low-income households:
• Elderly (60 years or older)
• Disabled
• Families with children 5 years of age or younger

This program provides utility assistance to CPS Energy ratepayers to support the health of families and individuals experiencing a financial hardship. Priority is given to individuals who are elderly, disabled, or a household with children 16 years of age and younger or a ratepayer enrolled in CPS Energy’s Critical Care Program.

In order to receive assistance the applicant must:
• Be a CPS Energy customer
• Reside in Bexar County outside the of San Antonio city limits
• Have income that does not exceed 125% of the Poverty Income Guideline (PDF)

This temporary program is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social Services provided by AARC include:

• Case Management: Medical and Non-medical case management help individuals living with HIV/AIDS become self–sufficient and virally suppressed. Case managers utilize assessments, care coordination, advocacy for options and services to meet client’s comprehensive health needs.
  • Referrals to community resources
  • Medication and medical adherence
  • Linkage to medical care
  • Assist with obtaining HIV medication
  • Assist with applications for medical benefits
  • Client-centered services
• Health Insurance: The Health Insurance Premium–Aids Pharmaceutical Assistance (HIPCSA) program is intended to help HIV positive individuals continue medical care without gaps in health insurance coverage or disruption of treatment. This includes premium payments, office visit/lab co-payments, deductibles and medication co-pays. Funds are NOT available for co-payments associated with hospitalization and/or emergency room care.
• Housing Services: Alamo Area Resource Center maintains an affordable housing data base and provides housing referral and placement services. AARC also provides HOPWA Short Term Rental, Mortgage, Utility assistance (STRMU), Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and housing case management for those who qualify.
• Patient Navigation: Patient navigation is a process by which an individual—a patient navigator—guides patients with HIV through and around barriers in the complex care system to help ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
• Outreach Services: Outreach Services is the identification of people with unknown HIV disease, as well as those who know their status but are out-of-care. For help receiving or returning to care contact 210-204-5964.
• Thrive Early Intervention: Assists individuals recently diagnosed with HIV or those with HIV who have not yet established a regimen of regular medical care.
• Transportation: AARC transportation offers a shared-ride service for consumers that because of their disability are unable to access the public transit system. The purpose is to transport our clients to and from their medical appointments. If an AARC shuttle van is not available, we may transport you in a contracted vehicle, such as a taxi. Hours and direct line: Mon-Fri: 8am–4:30pm; 210-625-7222
• Support Groups: Alamo Area Resource Center (AARC) offers and provides space for a variety of different types of discussion, harm reduction, therapy, support and Healthy Relationship groups. Some are presented by AARC, while others are peer-led, organized, and presented by groups or entities not affiliated with AARC. Groups are free to attend and RSVP is not necessary unless stated otherwise. For information about each group and/or to learn about attendance guidelines, restrictions or requirements, contact our Behavioral Health Department at 210-591-0216

During your first visit with us, you will be meeting with our Intake Specialist who will collect all the eligibility documents as well as our agency documents in order to be eligible for services. You can expect to spend about 30-50 minutes with the Intake Specialist.

Be prepared to bring:

• Proof of positivity
• Proof of income
• Proof of residency
• Picture I.D

The Goslinowski Social Services Center provides assistance to individuals and families in a crisis situation to meet their basic and emergency needs in order to prevent homelessness. Services include utility, and food assistance.

At the Bexar County Reentry Center, we believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to overcome the things that brought them into the criminal justice system. Everyone deserves a second chance to realize their full potential and to become a happy, fulfilled, productive citizen. Programs available through the center can increase a formerly incarcerated persons’ level of employability, help them obtain higher levels of education or vocational training, and give them pride of ownership in our community.

This program is for formerly incarcerated individuals who need resources to successfully transition back into the community.

Free

SAMMinistries' Homeless Prevention Services provide short-term rental assistance and/or utility assistance to individuals and families who are in imminent danger of eviction or of having utility service disconnected. Payments are made directly to landlords or utility companies. No payments are made directly to a client.

Clients must apply for assistance online at www.samm.org under the Get Help tab. Must have an eviction notice/notice to vacate or utility disconnection notice and must have some stable form of income.

SAMMinistries' Rapid Re-Housing Program serves individuals and families who meet HUD criteria as "literally homeless" and who are referred by the community's Coordinated Entry system. The Rapid Re-Housing Program assists individuals and families in locating housing, paying rent for periods between 6 months and 18 months. Length of assistance provided depends upon household need and specific Rapid Re-Housing Program within SAMMinistries by which the household is served.
Individuals and families served receive case management services throughout program enrollment, linkage to needed support services, assistance with paying rental and/or utility deposits and apartment application fees, and clients have access to SAMMinistries' Education Program, as well as to legal advocacy offered through SAMMinistries for individuals or families qualifying as victims of domestic violence or other crime.
Individuals and families are housed in apartments they select. Apartment must meet HUD habitability standards and must be within Fair Market Rent/rent reasonableness guidelines based upon household size.

Must be referred by the community's Coordinated Entry system. Individual or family must be "literally homeless" by HUD definition (living in emergency shelter, on the street, or in a place not meant for habitation)

In collaboration with others, we offer an array of services to the poor and vulnerable in and around San Antonio, including underserved, unincorporated areas of Bexar County with high levels of poverty. The program serves a broad population of all ages, with a special focus on veterans, the disabled, seniors, those with children under 5, the homeless, and those at high risk of becoming homeless.

Through our Essential Services Program, we offer an array of programs and services that address basic needs. In addition, limited financial assistance is provided for expenses such as utility bills, rent, and medication to low-income individuals as outlined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. We also offer a Rapid Rehousing Program funded by Bexar County Economic and Community Development Department Development Services Division and City of San Antonio - Dept. of Human Services.

In addition, because we guide and oversee a network of more than 59 Conference distribution sites in the community (offering an array of services), we can connect those in need to the conference located closest to them.

This program provides housing (rent or mortgage), utility, and internet assistance to qualifying individuals or families during the COVID-19 crisis. In addition, qualifying individuals or families will receive $150-$300 (based on household size) for food and other necessities through the Family Independence Initiative.

Please review the following eligibility and documentation requirements before beginning the application process.

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a current resident of the City of San Antonio;

• Be the primary lease or mortgage holder in a multifamily unit, mobile home, or single-family home within the city limits of San Antonio;

• May only apply for rent, mortgage, and utility assistance related to one primary property;

• Have a household income at or below 100% of the area median income (AMI) as defined by HUD; and

• Provide ID and proof of hardship. Acceptable forms of documentation are listed here.

Apply here

Provides assistance to eligible households that need help paying for utilities due to an emergency hardship that impacts their ability to pay.

Call or visit office for information and application process.

We strengthen communities by utilizing assets to create women-led programming. Together, we increase access to essential healthcare services, educational tools, and support positive change for our communities.

Free

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Must reside within parish boundary.

Our Individual and Family Services program provides short term emergency assistance to low income individuals and families in a crisis situation requiring immediate assistance with basic needs of food, clothing, utility and holiday assistance.  We partner with many organizations to meet client needs.

It is often the case that someone needs a hand up to escape the cycle of poverty. Matthew 25:35 “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me,” guides the continuum of services we provide at Catholic Charities’ Guadalupe Community Center. The Guadalupe Community Center is dedicated to providing support and advocacy services to individuals and families in need.

One of the oldest community centers in San Antonio, Catholic Charities’ Guadalupe Community Center has been providing social services since 1944. Committed to enhancing the culture, health and quality of life for individuals and families, Guadalupe Community Center provides a multitude of social services free of charge. We pride ourselves on providing wrap around services to the community in the hopes that each individual will ultimately work towards self-sufficiency.

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One-time emergency financial assistance to prevent utility disconnection, financial coaching, and budget assessment for income-eligible individuals and families.

Please contact Guadalupe Community Service for additional information.