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The Application Portal Opens April 15 and closes April 30 at 11:59PM EST.

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H.O.P.E. in School Zones

Need Past-Due Rent, Utilities, & Car Repair Assistance?

PAST-DUE RENT ASSISTANCE

Financial support to help families catch up on rent and avoid eviction.

Our Program Can Help

PAST-DUE ESSENTIAL UTILITY ASSISTANCE 

Support for past-due bills (electricity, water, trash, or gas).

CAR REPAIR ASSISTANCE

Help with essential repairs to keep your vehicle reliable for school, work, and daily needs.

Based on the number of individuals in your household, is your income under 80% AMI (Area Median Income)? 

CHECK OUR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Are you a parent or guardian with a child attending one of these schools?

🎓 Impact Zone Schools:

  • Virgo Preparatory Academy

  • Freeman Elementary School

  • Snipes Elementary School

  • Gregory Elementary School

  • Williston Middle School

  • Forest Hills Elementary School

  • New Hanover High School

# in Household
1
2
3
4
5
80% AMI
$55,550
$63,500
$71,400
$79,350
$85,700

Is your car unreliable, making it hard to get your kids to school or get to work?

Has your power, water, or gas bill gone unpaid for months?

Are you doing your best—but just need a little help to get back on track?

Are you struggling to catch up on past-due rent and worried about eviction?​

IS THIS YOUR SITUATION?

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About Our Application Process

  • Before you continue to the application, please review our eligibility requirements above.

  • Applying does not mean you’ve been accepted. All applications will be reviewed by a case manager, and additional information and documents may be requested.

  • Applicant must be at least 18 years old as of the date of the application submission.

  • Applicant must be a legal guardian of a child attending one of the above schools in the target impact zone.

  • All fields must be completed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

  • Applicant must submit all required documentation & sign the agreement to abide by the program guidelines.

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