Organization:
Housing Counseling Services (HCS)
HCS offers financial assistance to persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) residing in the District of Columbia and Suburban Maryland who are experiencing financial hardship. This assistance is offered through the Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA) Program. EFA financial assistance is supported by the District of Columbia Eligible Metropolitan Area Ryan White Program funding. The EFA Program provides financial assistance in the following areas: first month’s rent, delinquent rent, delinquent utilities, delinquent telephone bill, moving assistance, emergency food, and emergency medication assistance.
Application: PLWH may apply for the EFA Program by contacting the HCS MHAP Program at (202) 667-2681 to schedule an appointment to meet with a HCS Case Manager or a community based Case Manager/Social Worker may submit an EFA application on their behalf.