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COVID-19 Emergency Funding for Families

United Way of Chaves County COVID-19 Relief Fund

The United Way of Chaves County COVID-19 Relief Fund is available to families in Chaves County who are experiencing a hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding was made possible by the following:

James and Amy Johns Trust - $74,500
United Way Worldwide - $20,000
Community Foundation of Sourthern New Mexcio - $5,000
Xcel Energy - $5,000

Applications for assistance will be reviewed within two business days of application being submitted, and payments will be made directly to utility companies or landlords within two business days after application has been approved AND all required documentation has been uploaded to United Way of Chaves County.

ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED for rent and/or utility assistance up to $500 per family in a single month.

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**We cannot process applications without ALL required information and documents. If required documents are not submitted within 5 business days of request, application will be denied**

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First Name: *

Last Name: *

Street Address: *

City: *

State: *

Zip Code: *

Phone Number: *

Email Address: *

Date of Birth: *

Month

Day

Year

Have you applied for assistance from United Way of Chaves County COVID-19 Relief Fund previously? *

Yes

No

Have you applied for unemployment through New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions? *

Yes

No

Were you approved to receive unemployment compensation? *

Yes

No

Household Size: *

Total Monthly Income: *

Income Source #1: *

Income Source #2:

Income Source #3:

Do you need assistance with a utility bill? *

Yes

No

Do you need assistance with paying your rent? *

Yes

No

What are your extenuating circumstances? (example: job loss, reduction in hours, or added expenses because of closures) *

IDENTIFICATION: Upload identification for everyone in your home. *

Upload identification for everyone in your home, including children and all adults. (Social Security cards are NOT accepted. For children, you may use school ID cards or medical card.)
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf doc docx.

INCOME: Upload all sources of income for everyone in the home. *

Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf doc docx.

BILLS: Upload a copy of the bills you are needing assistance for.

You will need to upload a copy of the entire utility bill. For rental assistance, you must upload a copy of the rental agreement.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf doc docx.

Authorization: *

I understand that the information provided in this application will be used for the sole purpose of determining financial need. I understand that my information will be kept confidential. I further understand that the information which I am submitting concerning my annual family income and family size is subject to verification. I understand that United Way of Chaves County may contact the Southeast NM Community Action Corporation, also known as the "CAP Office", to verify information and confirm payments made on my behalf by the CAP Office. If the information I have given is determined to be false, it may result in denial of the assistance for which I have applied. By selecting "Yes" below, I authorize United Way of Chaves County to verify all information provided in this application by contacting whatever agencies and government entities necessary. I certify that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Yes

No

If you have any quesitons about the application process, please contact United Way's office at 575-622-4150. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message. Your call will be returned.

We cannot process applications without ALL required information and documents.