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General Assistance
The Davie County General Assistance Program provides temporary financial assistance in emergency situations. This program is completely funded by the county who determines how the money is to be used.
Crisis Intervention Program
The Crisis Intervention Program provides emergency financial assistance to low income families or individuals who are faced with a heating or cooling related crisis.
Who might be eligible?
1. Household must meet an income test.
2. Household must be in a heating or cooling-related emergency.
3. Household must include a U.S. citizen or an eligible alien.
Where to Apply?
In Mocksville at 154 Government Center Drive.
Applications are taken 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
North Carolina's Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program, running through September 2023 or until funds are exhausted, that will help eligible families afford water and wastewater services. A one-time payment for eligible low-income households will be paid directly to the utility company.
Who is eligible to receive LIHWAP?
A household must have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen and:- Have income equal to or less than 150% of the federal poverty level,
- Has household services that are disconnected, in jeopardy of disconnection or have a current outstanding bill, and
- Is responsible for the water bill
Households that currently receive Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Work First services, or those that received Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) services between Oct. 1, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021, are automatically eligible to receive this benefit.
Where to apply?
In Mocksville at 154 Government Center Drive.Applications are taken 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
North Carolina's Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program gives families a one-time vendor payment to help pay their heating bills.
Who might be eligible?
Families that meet all of the following:
1. Household must meet an income test.
2. Household must be responsible for its heating bills.
3. Household cannot have resources over $2,250.00
4. The household must include a U.S. citizen or an eligible alien.
5. Priority in eligibility is given to disabled persons receiving services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services or households containing a person age 60 and above from December 1st through December 31st. All households can apply January through March or until funds are exhausted.
Where to Apply?
In Mocksville at 154 Government Center Drive.
Applications are taken 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Emergency Assistance
Emergency assistance services provides short-term assistance to citizens in crisis when no other funds are available to alleviate the crisis.
Services to the Blind
Services to enable visually impaired persons to regain or maintain a level of safety and independence and remain in their current living and work situations.
Transportation Services
Transportation services enable individuals for whom transportation is not otherwise available to have access to medical and health resources, shopping facilities, education, recreational, and employment and training opportunities.
Contact Us
For questions about the General Assistance Program or how you can apply for this resource, please contact the Social Services Department at (336) 753-6180.