Special Services Fund
The Alamance County Service League's Special Services Fund is designed to assist individuals and families experiencing an active financial hardship within Alamance County. Our goal is to provide meaningful support while helping as many members of our community as possible. Due to limited funding, individuals or families may receive assistance once every 365 days.
The Special Services Fund provides assistance for the following:
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Utilities (electric, gas, water) facing disconnection or shut-off
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Rent to prevent eviction
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Food and basic groceries
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Prescription medications and basic medical expenses
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Clothing for children and families in need
The following are not covered by the Special Services Fund:
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Mortgage payments or housing deposits
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Hotel or temporary lodging expenses
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Cash payments directly to applicants
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Non-emergency or discretionary expenses
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Balances exceeding $350
Assistance Limit
Our fund provides a maximum of $350 in assistance per request. Applications where the total balance due exceeds $350 are not eligible for assistance. We are unable to coordinate payment across multiple organizations or hold applications pending confirmation of outside funding. When possible, we encourage applicants to request only the portion they truly need so that we can help as many families as possible throughout the year.
Crisis Requirement
Assistance is available for active, documented emergencies only. For utility assistance, a disconnection notice or shut-off warning must be present. For rent assistance, an eviction notice or documented past-due balance must be on file. Ongoing financial hardship without a specific documented crisis does not qualify. All applications must include proof of balance such as a current utility statement or rental statement dated within the current billing period. Applications submitted without documentation cannot be reviewed.
Referral Requirement
All requests must include a referral from a valid governmental or social service agency, nonprofit organization, or school social worker. Applications without a valid referral cannot be reviewed. This requirement helps ensure applicants are connected with ongoing support and additional resources beyond what our organization is able to provide.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for assistance applicants must:
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Reside in Alamance County
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Have a household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
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Not reside in subsidized or income-based housing (including Section 8) for rent or utility requests
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Have not received assistance from our fund within the last 365 days
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Have a total balance due of $350 or less
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Have an active, documented crisis with supporting documentation
Review & Payment Process
The Alamance County Service League is run entirely by volunteers. Please allow:
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Up to 2 business days for confirmation that your application has been received
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Up to 2 weeks for application review and payment to be issued if approved
If approved, payment will be made directly to the business, agency, or landlord. Payments are never made directly to applicants.
We kindly ask for your patience during the review process. Our team is made up entirely of volunteers and excessive follow-up emails may slow our ability to review and respond to all requests.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.