To apply ask your bank if they are participating in the SBA-PPP (Payroll Protection Program) Loan Program. If no bank, then go straight to the SBA Website, click here, and get the forms online. You must fill the forms as soon as possible and submit.

Self-employed and independent contractors can apply directly
 

Unemployment Claims and Filing, tips and links

Please find the six forms as follows:

The first four forms are in one same file, please make sure you print all four: Please, click here;  The next two forms need to be completed by your apartment manager, or landlord: First form, click here, second one, here. In addition, if you need assistance with Atmos Energy, please click here.

A valid picture ID is needed, and it needs to match the name in the lease agreement as well as in the utility bills. We will need a full copy of your lease agreement. Once you have all the documents ready, please call our help line at 817-260-0376 or send us an email to: svdpsmg1200@gmail.com.

Thank you and God Bless!

Por favor comenzar con los primeros cuatro documentos que estan todos bajo el primer vinculo, asegurese de imprimir las cuatro hojas, por favor- dele aqui. Los siguientes dos formularios debe presentar al gerente del complejo de apartamentos, y son: - dele aqui y el ultimo aca.

En adicion, necesitamos una forma de identificacion con foto que sea valida, no expirada, y que sea de la misma persona, mismo nombre que aparezca en la copia del contrato de arrendamiento. 

Para asistencia con Atmos, por favor dele aqui. 

Para la entrega de los documentos pueden llamar al 817-260-0376, o bien, enviar un correo a: svdpsmg1200@gmail.com.

Muchas gracias y que Dios les Bendiga.

“I ask Our Lord to be your light and strength in all the events of this life.”      Saint Vincent de Paul
 
Monday, July 5, 2020 – As we continue witnessing the events of the pandemic, and all its repercussions, our desire is to keep you informed with the most up to date information available to us.

Referrals and information:
 
Eviction Courts and Public Utility Commission of Texas - Most evictions are still not taking place, and no utility power disconnections taking place, BUT:
Most eviction proceedings are currently halted in Texas, and the TX Public Utility Commission suspended disconnections due to non-payment, but there are certain guidelines that you must follow in order to meet and qualify for the extensions. For instance, if your landlord indicates that you represent a physical threat, or if you have committed a criminal offense, a special court will evict you. For more information, watch the following Legal Aid video. If you have questions regarding any proceeding, call Legal Aid of North Texas at 972-542-9405 Ext. 200, and in Fort Worth: 817-336-3943, or visit their web site here. 
 
In regards to qualifying for utility payment postponement, you must be added to a list. How do you get added to the list? "If you are a residential electricity customer in areas of Texas open to retail competition who qualifies for unemployment benefits and is in genuinely dire economic straits as a result of COVID-19, you can contact the state’s Low-Income List Administrator (LILA) at 866-454-8387 to request enrollment. Their call center is operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week (PUC)." Please click here to learn more about the TX Public Utility Commission. SEE BELOW UNDER ELECTRIC RELIEF PROGRAM additional information too. 
 
As you have heard and seen on the news, the current date for the courts to start eviction proceedings is set for August, 2020, unless an extension is granted. "Currently, very few are getting evicted through the courts. Unfortunately, this does not mean that the Landlord cannot issue a notice to vacate or a notice of intent to file eviction. If you have received any of these two notices, please stay in place for now, and if you can pay your rent, pay it.  If not, ask the landlord if he can work with you. The landlord can also change the locks while you are out, but they are required by law to place a notice on the door of the unit telling tenants where to call to be let back into the unit.  The landlord is required to respond.  Legal Aid of North Texas is a great resource if your landlord is acting outside of the rules (Arlington Housing Authority comments)."
We also invite you to visit the please visit the Texas Apartment Association-LINK- to obtain renters resources and helpful information, and learn about the renters initiatives and point of view. 
 
Mortgage Information and foreclosures
Regarding home mortgages and payment plans, the advice is to contact your mortgage company and negotiate with them a payment plan, let them know you would be behind due to the Shelter in Home ordinance. Please visit here for more information, and learn about the 120 day eviction moratorium.
 
Short Term Financial Assistance
The Federal Government, through the HUD, as well as the State of Texas, is currently working a rescue plan to provide limited short-term financial assistance in Arlington, TX, through the City of Arlington Housing Authority. They can be reached by calling 817-276-6713. Likewise Arlington Urban Ministries will be assisting, and they can be reached at: 817-861-8585. If you are not in Arlington, but in Tarrant County, please download the following update from Tarrant County here to learn who to call. Another number you can use is Tarrant County Human Services help line, and their phone number is: 817-531-5620 Option 2.
 
State of Texas COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program
A new state program is helping eligible Texans keep their power on. If you’ve recently filed for unemployment with the Texas Workforce Commission, you’re eligible. Apply online or call the Texas Lifeline 24/7 at 866-454-8387. If you receive SNAP or Medicaid, you’re automatically enrolled and do not need to apply. The state of Texas has partnered with SOLIX to process all relief fund applications through the Texas Lifeline. If you call, you may experience long wait times as agents work to serve all Texans in need of assistance. Click here to file your request electronically.
 
Who qualifies and how do I apply?
If you receive assistance through SNAP or Medicaid, you’re automatically enrolled and don’t need to apply. If you’ve filed for unemployment with the Texas Workforce Commission, you may also qualify. Apply online or call the Texas Lifeline 24/7 at 866-454-8387. If you call, you may experience long wait times as agents work to serve all Texans in need of assistance.
 
What information will I need to provide when I apply?
To get approved quickly, have your Texas Workforce Commission documents and a recent electricity bill ready.
 
What information will I need to provide after I apply?
You’ll need to send a copy of your acceptance from the Texas Workforce Commission and a copy of your electricity bill within 30 days of applying. You can send this via email or mail.
1. Email: TX_COVID-19ELECTRICITY_RELIEF@SOLIXINC.COM 
2. Mail: SOLIX P.O. Box 4060 Killeen, Texas 76540-4060
3. Online Application - Self enrollment process, click here
 
City of Arlington, resource agencies assisting during the outbreak and food banks, including Saint Padre Pio Food Pantry
Several food banks are currently assisting in our area, including Saint Maria Goretti’s Saint Padre Pio Food Pantry. You can reach our Social Ministry Office by calling: 817-274-0643, Ext. 235. For a list of local food banks, please click here. In addition, the Tarrant Area Food Bank,  https://tafb.org/ has additional sources all across Tarrant County. The City of Arlington also enumerates a number of additional resources for families impacted by the disaster, such as personal computers, low cost internet service, health clinics, child care, and more: click here. 
 
Additionally, you can visit Tarrant County that also has sources for food banks, housing, and financial resources to support residents. Additional resources are listed below:


United Way of Tarrant County - https://www.unitedwaytarrant.org/
Catholic Charities Fort Worth - https://www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org/
Tarrant County Homeless Coalition website provides a range of community resources - https://ahomewithhope.org/education/links-resources/< /a> and https://ahomewithhope.org/help/
 
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SERVICES
Lastly, we hope that you can keep informed of the latest news by visiting the Texas Department of Health and Services website in a consistent basis to learn the latest news and policies dealing with the pandemic.
You can click here to enter their website.