L.E.A.P. — Local Emergency Assistance Program
When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn, We’re Here to Help
A job loss, illness, unexpected bill, or natural disaster can put stress on you and your family. L.E.A.P. provides short-term financial help when you need it most — for housing, utilities, medical expenses, or disaster recovery.
You don’t have to go through this alone.
4 Areas of Support
Rent · Utilities · Medical · Disaster
3-Stage Process
Application, Review, Decision
Individual Review
Every application considered on its own
How We Can Help
Support across the moments that matter most
Rent Assistance
If you are struggling to pay rent due to a temporary hardship, L.E.A.P. may be able to help you stay in your home and avoid eviction.
Utility Assistance
If you are behind on electric, water, gas, or other essential utility bills, we may be able to provide support to keep your services connected.
Medical Assistance
Unexpected medical expenses can create financial stress. Assistance may be available for qualifying medical needs and emergency situations.
Disaster Assistance
If your family has been affected by a fire, flood, storm, or other disaster, L.E.A.P. may be able to help with emergency needs and recovery expenses.
Eligibility
Who Can Apply?
You may qualify for assistance if:
- You are experiencing an unexpected financial hardship.
- You live within 20 miles of a physical MOC location.
- You can provide documentation related to your emergency.
- Your situation meets program eligibility requirements.
Each request is reviewed individually. Meeting the basic requirements does not guarantee assistance, but we encourage you to apply if you need help.
Preparing to Apply
What You’ll Need
To help us process your application as quickly as possible, please be prepared to provide:
- Proof of address
- Documentation of your emergency or hardship
- Copies of bills, invoices, or notices related to your request
- Any other documents requested during the application process
Having these documents ready can help reduce delays.
Our Process
Three steps from application to decision
Application
Submit an online application with all required information. Applications reopen the first of each month and close one all funding for the month has been exhausted. Funding is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Review
A member of our team will review your application and required documentation. We may reach out to request more information. Please note, we will not hold funds while you secure additional documentation and funding may be depleted if there are delays getting the proper documentation.
Decision
Submit an online application with all required information. Applications reopen the first of each month and close one all funding for the month has been exhausted. Funding is available on a first come, first serve basis.
If you are approved …
Funds will be sent directly to the entity you owe (e.g. landlord, water company, hospital) via check. We do not give the money to the individual requesting and we cannot expedite payment.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Assistance amounts vary based on available funding, eligibility, and the nature of the emergency.
No. All applications are reviewed based on program guidelines and available resources.
Processing times may vary depending on application volume and the completeness of submitted documentation. Generally, you can expect a reply within 3 business days of your request.
Assistance is limited to once per 12 months and priority is given to help individuals who have not received support from us in the past.
You are not alone.
Take the first step today
Asking for help can be difficult. We understand that emergencies happen, and we believe everyone deserves support during challenging times — whether you are facing a housing crisis, utility shutoff, medical emergency, or disaster-related hardship. L.E.A.P. is here to help you regain stability and move forward with confidence.