Arlingtonians Meeting Emergency Needs (AMEN)
WISH LIST: $20: purchases a prescription for a homeless individual; $50: helps to keep a family's electricity on; $100: helps pay for a dental appointment; $500: provides funds for a security deposit to house a family
The cost of living in metro DC is among the highest in the nation, with rent on a one-bedroom apartment averaging $1,210 per month. Let's face it: making payments like these can be difficult for low-income families, especially when temporary unemployment, a prolonged or unexpected illness, or a sudden financial crisis, strikes. Since 1975, AMEN has been there to help, offering same-day emergency assistance to Arlington residents--up to $1,000 per person per year--for rent, pharmacy and medical bills, food, utilities, and transportation needs (checks are made out directly to the landlord, medical provider, company, or creditor). There's also a loan program for security deposits of up to $500 (fees are as low as $10/month), and collaboration with Dominion Power's EnergyShare program which provides up to $600 per client for heating costs. AMEN's Homelessness Prevention program aims to stop homelessness before it starts. With three part-time staff and 30 volunteers, AMEN annually serves approximately 2,500 clients in Arlington County. Knowing that AMEN is a vital front-line defense against homelessness, the county matches unrestricted donations 2:1--so your donation to this worthy cause is also an excellent investment. AMEN to that.
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