Request Assistance

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Assistance application requests are processed on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

For financial assistance consideration register using the Assistance Application Form and submit the supporting documents using the applicable upload links below.

Required Documents Check list (see acceptable documents for each category in boxes below)

Completed Application Form
Identification
Proof of residence
Proof of income
Proof of financial challenge
Award letters (If applicable)

Note - Requests with incomplete documentation are not processed.
Golden Experiences (GEx) may pay a portion of a current month’s rent, mortgage, or utility bill for those in need.

*People seeking assistance are required to pay some of the amount due, or have a pledge for that amount, prior to GEx paying a pledged amount.

**Funds are limited; requests are processed in the order they are received.

***Currently financial assistance is only provided to underprivileged seniors, mothers and children in the following Zip codes 77429, 77433, 77065, 77095 and 77084

Identification

Please provide both:

Driver's license, birth certificate, passport, or Texas ID.
Social Security cards (if available) for everyone in the household.

Proof of Residence

Please provide both (no assistance can be given without proof of residency):

Current utility bill showing client name and address.
Current leasing agreement or mortgage statement; must be at residence for 4 months to receive rental assistance.

Proof of Income

Please provide proof of income for all you currently receive:

Pay stubs (one month - current)
Unemployment benefits
Child support (If applicable)

Award Letters

Please provide all pages of the following award letters:

SNAP (Food Stamps), TANF, Medicaid, Social Security, HUD/Section 8, SSI/SSD for all members of the household, and VA benefits
Current bank statements showing direct deposits for awards are acceptable

Proof of Financial Challenge

Please provide copies of any of the following that apply:

Documents to indicate any substantial unexpected expenses or changes in pay/employment (such as medical bills, accident report, or paperwork indicating loss of job or reduced hours and pay)
Documents required for assistance with rent/mortgage or utilities
Eviction notice or past due mortgage statemen
Disconnect notice and last regular bill for overdue utilities