Emergency Services

The Ballard Center knows that times are hard, and we all need a little help every now and again!

Most people are one unfortunate event away from poverty, and we want to be there to help those who need it. Once bills start to pile up, it can be difficult to get caught up again, and that can be a lonely feeling. We understand that admitting you need help can be difficult. The Ballard staff will assist you with no judgement. The Ballard Center is here for you!

Ballard Center continually balances the needs of individuals and families in Douglas County with the limited number of emergency funds available. The community need for crisis funding far outweighs the available resources. Please know that Ballard staff are working tirelessly to respond to all family requests for assistance.

While we understand that timing is important in many of these cases, please allow 1-2 business days to receive a response. To speed up the process, fill out the form below, and please upload any documentation that may help – a past due bill, eviction notice or ledger, repair bill, etc.

Rent and Utilities

We partner with community agencies to help families stay housed with utilities on.

Family Stabilization

We provide care coordination to support a household or individual facing any financial crisis and get them back on a path to stability. Examples can be car repairs, appliance repair, housing advocacy, etc.

Resource Acquisition

If Ballard does not have specific funding or resources for a family facing crisis, we will put in the work to help that family or individual find a community resource to step in and help. If the resource exists, we can find it. Examples are LIEAP, Warm Hearts, HSC, EWAP, SNAP, WIC, etc.

  • LIEAP - Low Income Energy Assistance Program (a DCF program)
  • Warm Hearts - Heat bill program
  • HSC - Housing Stabilization Collaborative- rent and utilities
  • EWAP - Emergency Water Assistance Program (a DCF program)
  • SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
  • WIC - Women, Infant, Children nutrition program.
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