Emergency Housing Assistance Program

The JFS Emergency Housing Assistance program (EHAP) provides limited financial aid and case management to Denver-area individuals and families who are facing homelessness.

We focus our efforts on preventing homelessness by providing individuals and families living on very low incomes with rent assistance, case management, and access to other supportive services. This support can often help those in crisis remain in their homes while developing longer-term plans for self-sufficiency.

Everyone who receives financial assistance meets with a case manager to review their budget, resources, and future plans. Beyond meeting clients’ immediate need for emergency financial assistance, EHAP serves as a single-point-of-entry for other services at JFS, such as the Weinberg Food Pantry, counseling, holiday programs, school supplies, and more.

Register for the Weinberg Food Pantry by completing this application.

Housing Assistance

The Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program offered through the City of Denver provides eligible households with rental, utility, and relocation assistance. Please note that financial assistance is not guaranteed and is subject to the applicant’s continued program eligibility and availability of program funds. Learn more about eligibility and apply.

Utility Assistance

If you need help with your Xcel Energy bill, JFS and the Energy Outreach Colorado assistance program might be able to help. You can receive assistance once a year (October - September), and assistance can pay up to $1,000 (if you have only gas OR electric) and $2,000 (if you have gas AND electric). Apply here.

Rapid Rehousing

Our Rapid Rehousing program helps those currently experiencing homelessness by quickly moving them into permanent housing and providing assistance with initial rent, utilities, and deposits, and supporting them towards stability, including helping find employment.