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    Frequently Asked Questions

     

    I was kicked out of where I was living and have nowhere to go. What do I do?

    Contact Christian Shelter 410-749-5673 or Halo at 410-742-9356 between 8:30-9:30 a.m.

    My electricity has been or is about to be cut off for non-payment, can anyone help?

    Call Shore-Up!’s Energy Assistance Program at 410-341-9634

    I am struggling to pay my electric and/or heating bill, can any agencies help?

    Shore Up! offers budget billing, Maryland Energy Assistance (for heating), and Electric Universal Service Programs.

    Call them at 410-341-9634.

    I have enough money to pay for my rent each month, but I can’t afford the security deposit. Where can I go?

    Contact Diakonia for Worcester and Wicomico 410-213-0923 or Seton Center for Somerset and Wicomico 410-651-9608 and ask for Rapid Rehousing funding.

    I am being evicted for non-payment of rent. I can pay my rent/utilities now, but just fell behind.

    Contact Diakonia or Seton Center for non-COVID related issues, OR if your change in income is COVID related and you live in the City limits, contact Salisbury Neighborhood Housing at 410-543-4626 or for more info visit: https://www.salisburynhs.org/products-and-services/covid19-ra/

    If you do not live in the City limits, contact Habitat for Humanity 410-546-1551or visit: https://www.wicomicohabitat.org/wicomico-county-emergency-rental-assistance/

    Or contact the Wicomico Local Management Board 443-359-2265 or visit https://www.wicomicocounty.org/140/Local-Management-Board-Wicomico-Partners

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