Basic Needs Assistance

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Emergency Services

Helping Clients struggling to afford food, clothing and financial security:

• Food Pantry
• Mobile Food Pantry
• Clothing Closet
• Financial Assistance (Limited to utilities and dependent on funding availability)

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Medical and Dental Voucher Program

The Network Medical and Dental Clinics have been at the forefront of assistance for uninsured children since their inception in 1992, working closely with the Richardson Independent School District and local medical agencies to ensure the best quality of care.

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Seniors’ Net

Basic needs assistance as provided with the Emergency Services Program but with a focus on the need of seniors aged 60 and above. Certain services such as our handyman program are available to all regardless of income.

• Supplemental Food Services: Home Food Delivery & Loaves of Love
• Information and Referral
• Handyman Program

Stabilization Programs

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Network’s help with critical basic needs – food, clothing, rent, and utility assistance- is a lifeline to many, often helping them get through challenging times, avoid eviction and even homelessness. However, sometimes these same individuals continue to return for assistance due to other obstacles and limitations that keep them from reaching stability.

To address these barriers, Network launched its Pathways Program last year as a “pilot” project intended to work deeper and more comprehensively with a small group of individuals. With a “stability plan” in place, these individuals can participate in job coaching, access to mainstream benefits, financial literacy classes, GED and ESL classes to improve their earning potential.

Pathways Program

Provides more comprehensive case management to address multiple barriers facing our clients and helps them work toward long term stability.

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Job Resource Center

Assists clients with job search activities, such as providing the use of phones and computers, a wide range of job leads, and resume preparation and assistance.

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Seasonal Youth Programs

Tooth Fairy Dental Outreach Program
Big Meals for Little Kids Summer Feeding Program
Tools 4 School
Toyland Express Program