Emergency Assistance Network

The Emergency Assistance Network offers direct emergency financial assistance to families and individuals in crisis for basic needs such as rent, utilities, food, clothing, gasoline, prescriptions, medical needs, job related expenses, and homelessness prevention services.

In cooperation with the Ministerial Alliance and the Salvation Army, Mission Granbury initiated the Emergency Assistance Network (EAN) during March of 1999. Today, this consortium includes 24 local churches, Hood County Children’s Charities, and several other small social service providers. The EAN provides emergency financial assistance to individuals and families, many of whom are victims of family violence. Donated funds help provide continuation of utility service, prevent eviction or foreclosures, and enable adults and children to get necessary prescription and dental services. Mission Granbury provides life skills education to help families regain and maintain self-sufficiency so that they can get back on their feet and take care of their household bills.

Classes and individual case management provide useful information on budgeting, community resources, parenting education, stress management, hygiene, and nutrition. As part of the initial assessment, EAN applicants are screened for domestic violence experience, and appropriate referrals are made to Mission Granbury victims’ assistance.

Success Story:

“When I came through the door I was so heavy with worry and did not want to ask for help, but now I feel as though a great burden has been lifted off and I feel so much better.”
-- Heather, a 35-year old single mother of four who came in crying—her electricity was going to be turned off, and she would not be getting a paycheck for a month. MG paid her electric bill and provided food and gas to help her get by until her next paycheck.

CASA of Hood Somervell

Emergency Assistance Network

Victims Assistance Program

Family Violence Shelter Center

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