The mission of Samaritan House is to support challenged individuals and families as they move toward independence by providing housing, resources, and hope.
Do you live in Fort Worth and are unable to pay your rent due to COVID-19 hardships?
You may qualify for Emergency Rental Assistance!
See all the details below. For more information and the application, please reach out to programs@samaritanhouse.org
Our supporters are AMAZING!
With your help, we're restoring services following the winter storm. We're able to provide safe shelter to our community’s most vulnerable thanks to you!
Need more info? Reach out to Tasha @ treid@samaritanhouse.org
Donate: bit.ly/SamaritanGiver
During this winter storm, we've experienced significant damage across campus, multiple pipe breaks, loss of power & depleted kitchen resources.
Together, we can restore services & continue to provide safe shelter to the families of #SamHouse!
Donate: bit.ly/SamaritanGiver
On Sat. Feb. 20, The White House approved a Major Disaster Declaration in 77 TX counties including Dallas & Tarrant county. If you don’t have insurance & your home or business was damaged by the winter storm, apply for assistance now. #GPTX
Learn more ➡️ gptx.org/Home/Components/New…
Tips to follow now that boil water notice lifted.
Once water is restored to your house, here are some tips to follow:
Full update here: bit.ly/3bmF15c
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Texas: If you live in one of the 77 counties designated for Individual Assistance, here are steps to help you on your road to recovery.
If you live in another county, continue to report your damages to the state at: arcg.is/uOrOb
.@GovAbbott has announced that @POTUS Biden partially approved Texas’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration.
77 counties have been approved for @FEMA Individual Assistance.
Individuals who sustained losses in these counties can apply at disasterassistance.gov
The @TDEM is compiling damage assessment data from everyone affected by the historic winter storm. Your #FortWorth OEM Team is assisting in collecting this data. Please scan the QR code below & fill in the fields to document any damage to your home or apartment. [1/2]
UPDATE: Below is the schedule for water distribution in #FortWorth for Saturday (2/20). Please note the disclaimer if you bring your own container to the site. While all sites have a solid "open" time, they will stay open only as long as supplies last. Stay safe, Fort Worth.
Now that the snow and ice is thawing, so are the frozen pipes.
This is a good time to be diligent about looking for clues and address problems before they cause damage in your residences.
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (@TDHCA) has received Emergency Rental Assistance funds to help Texas renters pay rent and utility bills (including past due rent and utilities).
For more info and to apply, call 833-989-7369, or visit TexasRentRelief.com
NORTH FORT WORTH BOILING NOTICE IS NO LONGER NEEDED
Full update text included in picture & in a thread on this tweet.
This applies to the north FW area only. Boil water notice is still in effect for west parts of FW.
Full update: facebook.com/fortworthwater/…
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TODAY! Feb.19 we are hosting two #FoodBank distributions at our Panther Branch (1500 Hemphill St, Fort Worth 76104) from 12:00PM - 2:00 PM and at our Main Branch (608 N. Elm St, Arlington 76011) from 3:00PM - 5:00PM. @TAFoodBank#Food#Meals#TexasStrong#FreeFood#TarrantCounty
Our onsite programs are canceled for Friday, Feb 19. However, we are hosting 2 mobile food distributions at our Panther Branch (1500 Hemphill St, Fort Worth 76104) from 12:00PM - 2:00 PM and at our Main Branch (608 N. Elm St, Arlington 76011) from 3:00PM - 5:00PM. @TAFoodBank
(1/4) Yesterday, the @CityofFortWorth Water Department (@FWWater) extended the boil water notice for the western and northern areas of the city. The boil water notice is in effect until all water is tested and safe to drink. fortworthtexas.gov/news/2021…
Our onsite programs are canceled for Friday, Feb 19. However, we are hosting 2 mobile food distributions at our Panther Branch (1500 Hemphill St, Fort Worth 76104) from 12:00PM - 2:00 PM and at our Main Branch (608 N. Elm St, Arlington 76011) from 3:00PM - 5:00PM. @TAFoodBank
In addition our Emergency Food Box Distribution later this afternoon, we'll also be holding THREE distributions at Herman Clark Stadium in the coming days.
NOTE: For those visiting today's distribution, SNAP assistance (help submitting SNAP applications) will be available!