Need help?
Everyone hits a bump in the road. We're here to help.
For residents of the Litchfield school district area Hearts may be able to assist with the following:
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Utilities: If no other agencies have programs of assistance available.
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Rent and mortgage: must be verified by typed & signed lease. Client must be able to pay bill for next month. Limited assistance for clients in housing crisis provided (see HUA Homeless Policy).
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Emergency travel: Greyhound or Amtrak fares to an immediate family member's sickness or death or for transient relocation. Must be able to confirm.
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Gas for medical appointments or job interview: Must confirm by an appointment card.
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Emergency repairs (auto, appliance, and property): Must confirm true emergency & necessity.
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Food: we refer to Food Pantries & free local meals first (found on Resource List).
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Clothing: Blessings Program- Clients must live in the Litchfield School District unless authorized by Case Manager (circumstances would include referrals from other organizations and transients).
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Clothing or shoes for work: Item may be bought with check to retail store for the exact amount of item after confirming with employer.
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Medicine: We can help with limited medical assistance. Due to safety & liability we are unable help with:
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Pain meds of any kind or muscle relaxers
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Controlled substances or narcotics
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ADHD meds
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any other meds at our discretion.
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Identification: If client needs for job securement or is homeless we can assist in getting ID.
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Referrals: If HUA cannot meet needs, we work hard to refer to places that can. We’ll be praying for you!
HOW TO GET HELP?
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Please CALL to schedule an appointment with a case worker. Appointments are scheduled Mon-Thurs and last approx. 30 minutes. Clients complete a short application and meet with our case worker.
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Payments made directly to Vendors only (utility co, landlord, etc).
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Limited assistance per household per year.
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Unfortunately we are not able to assist with phones, insurance, car payments or loan payments.
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We know everyone hits a bump in the road. God's put us here to give a "hand up" for those tough times. We write the checks but He has the answers.
"Devoted to Our Community"