ASIAN AMERICAN
COUNCIL SERVICES
Benefit Assistance program
Asian American Council assists persons in negotiating and accessing public benefits and services including SNAP, Emergency TANF, Medicaid, Utility assistance, and Social Security applications. We also accompany clients to interviews, follow-ups and re-determinations and assessments
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Required Documents in Benefits Assistance:
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Proof you reside in one of the following school districts listed above by providing copy of lease or mortgage information.
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Proof of income for the entire household, i.e. wages, SSI, SSDI, Veterans, SNAP, child support, section 8/Housing Assistance, cash, other).
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Copies of most recent utility bills (gas, water and electric) in the applicant(s) name(s).
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Copy of your signed lease in the applicant(s) name(s)
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Documentation of crisis that caused you to lose income and need assistance.