We provide assistance to individuals or families in our community with insufficient income or dire circumstances by helping with basic needs such as rent, utilities, and/or food. Situations which may warrant assistance include, but are not limited to, loss of employment, illness/disability, and loss of support due to separation, desertion, death, or domestic violence.
MRT assistance is a one time only assistance available to applicants in our community who meet the eligibility guidelines as determined by an initial screening.
Eligibility Criteria:
*Applicant(s) must be a resident of the Sullivan area to receive assistance.
*Applicant(s) must request assistance in person to qualify. Applications will not be taken electronically or over the phone.
*Applicant(s) must provide a valid state ID or driver’s license, a breakdown of monthly income and expenses, and the SSN of each individual living in the household.
*Applicant(s) seeking help with rent or utility assistance must bring the bill and it must be in their name.
*Applicant(s) must provide a signature giving permission to contact the police, utilities, landlords, or other officials to gather additional information.
