Emergency Financial Assistance

For many low income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS, a sudden illness or unexpected medical bill can be financially devastating. Golden Rainbow's Emergency Financial Assistance program assists with emergency short-term needs and limited assistance for eligible clients so that they may maintain an adequate living environment and continue medical care. 

Golden Rainbow provides low-income clients with emergency assistance in the form of payments for rent, mortgage, utilities, and other essential goods and services directly related to their medical condition and health.

Important Notable Mentions:

  • ANY ACTS OF CHECK FRAUD BY DEFACING, ALTERING, DEPOSITING INTO YOUR PERSONAL ACCOUNT AND/OR CASHING ATTEMPTS ARE GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF ASSISTANCE AND PUNISHABLE BY THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW. 

  • EFA requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the provider and are subject to availability of funds; all assistance is not guaranteed or granted.

  • If you have any termination/disconnect notices, please contact the office or your Case Manager to immediately start the process for assistance.

  • Golden Rainbow Application & Assessment is required to determine eligibility prior to providing the assistance

  • All assistance is reviewed thoroughly and individually with the supported documentation. 

  • Golden Rainbow would never disclose your status nor your identity without your consent. This includes communication to anyone who hasn’t signed a release of information approved by the client. (Property owners, Managers, family members, strangers, etc.)

Timing of Assistance:

Referring Organization

  • The referring provider must ensure the specific requirements are met within the Referral Form. Incomplete or inaccurate referrals may be rejected, and/or delayed for assistance.

  • All assistance (Internal/External Referrals) will need to complete a Golden Rainbow Housing Application & Assessment Form prior to providing the assistance.

After Receiving the Referral from the referring Organization

  • All approved applications should be paid on the client’s behalf within 15 business days and no payments will be made directly to a client nor any reimbursements for any reason. 

Essential Utilities (Utility Assistance):

Required Documents

  • Must prove the inability to pay the bill (Must present documentation to show inability to pay)

  • Bill/Termination Notice

  • Person or a member of the resident household must present evidence that he/she is named on the utility bill

  • Individualized Housing Plan

Essential Housing (Rental Assistance):

Required Documents

  • Must prove the inability to pay the bill (must present documentation to show inability to pay)

  • Bill/Eviction Notice/Ledger

  • Person or a member of the resident household must present evidence that he/she is named on the lease agreement or mortgage. (No subleases)

  • Individualized Housing Plan

Permanent Housing Placement (Move-in Assistance):

Required Documents

  • Must prove the inability to pay the bill (must present documentation to show inability to pay)

  • Move-in Reservation Sheet or Lease (signed and dated by respective parties)

  • Proof of Income - All household income of persons living in the unit.  

  • Individualized Housing Plan

Supportive Services:
Employment Assistance & Legal Documentation

Type of Assistance

  • Legal Services

    • Identification Cards, Birth Certificates, other legal credentials 

      • Identification Cards, Birth Certificates, other legal credentials

  • Employment Services (Work Cards)

    • Food Handler, TAM, other training/credentials

Required Documents

  • Proof of Income – All household income (spouse, kin, etc)

  • Individualized Housing Plan 

  • Documented cost of service

All persons seeking to obtain these services through Golden Rainbow must qualify as low-income (0-80% of area median income).

REFERENCE LINKS FOR INCOME QUALIFICATIONS: