Financial Assistance, Other

The Human Services Agency provides payment for cremation or burial costs for a deceased indigent person. In order to qualify for assistance individuals must be a Washoe County resident or a non-Nevada resident who fell ill and died within Washoe County, and meet all other financial and non-financial requirements for their household size.

Provides Cremation and Burial assistance for indigent individuals who die within Clark County and meet eligibility guidelines.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>**As COVID-19 continues to impact our community, Clark County Social Service offices are closed to the public.&nbsp; Please see our website for options on applying for services.</em>

Provides resources for back to school supplies and backpacks.

A banking program in partnership with Nevada State Bank and Bank of Nevada to assist those needing to re-establish a banking relationship after having an account closed for misuse, other than fraud/ATM abuse.

The Maggie Welby Foundation was created to provide financial assistance for children in need, families in need, and organizations benefiting children. Applications for Grants and Fellowships online. Grants may extend to children and families in need of help with bills, athletic opportunities, medical needs, or an opportunity that a child would not otherwise have. All grants are awarded to the family, but are paid directly to the specific purpose for which the grant was applied.

Organizations that directly benefit children can also receive grants on an annual need.

Provides burial / cremation assistance.

Provides pro bono civil legal services for eligible low-income individuals. Although the attorney will not charge a fee for his/her services, the client is responsible for the payment of court costs which cannot be waived or any other out-of-pocket expenses incurred on the client’s behalf.

Monthly outreach event that offers services including showers, housing, healthcare, legal aid, and behavioral health support.

Program works with the IRS to establish a repayment plan for consumers with past due taxes.

Provides financial aid to people who suffer deafness or hearing impairment and who need assistance in obtaining mechanical devices, medical or specialized treatment or specialized education as well as speech classes, note takers, interpreters, etc. and in other areas of need that are directly related to hearing impairment.

Quarterly review of applications

Assists low income individuals with a range of needs including mobility equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, vehicle modifications such as hand controls and lifts), ramps and minor house modifications for accessibility, medical equipment (not including medical bills or back bills), and prostheses.&nbsp; Applications accepted from referring professionals only (social worker, case manager, teacher, school counselor, minister, etc.).

We help people resolve tax problems with the IRS and recommend changes that will prevent problems.&nbsp; Our service is free.&nbsp; You may be eligible for our help if your IRS problem is causing financial difficulty or you believe an IRS procedure isn't working as it should.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A banking program in partnership with Nevada State Bank and Bank of Nevada to assist those needing to re-establish a banking relationship after having an account closed for misuse, other than fraud/ATM abuse.