Emergency Assistance

Helping Our Neighbors in Crisis.

MACAA’s Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) was established to assist families and individuals in crisis. We offer financial assistance to residents of Fluvanna, Louisa and Nelson Counties who are in need due to an unexpected hardship or crisis. We are currently focusing our efforts on those who need temporary help paying utility bills (electric, water/sewer, and gas). EAP does not currently cover rental/mortgage, internet, phone, gasoline or offer any other financial assistance for material goods. To receive emergency assistance with utility payments, applicants for services must be experiencing a crisis beyond their control. Assistance is provided on a first come first serve basis after all documentation has been received.

Required documentation includes:

• Photo identification card

• Social Security numbers for all household members

• Proof of crisis (bills, etc.)

• Proof of income (pay stubs for the last 4-week period, statement from employer, or income tax statements)

• Additional documents may be required depending upon the situation

Our assistance is designed to be a temporary measure only. Caseworkers assist each client to connect them with resources that can provide more permanent help. EAP has been possible through the generosity of our community partners including local county governments, Dominion, the Fluvanna Christian Service Society and other faith-based partners, and donors.