COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund On April 15, 2020, the Division of Community Services was designated $500,000 to establish the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Program to provide social services for residents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund program offers three (3) categories of designated relief: Rent/Mortgage Assistance Utility Assistance Emergency Food/Essentials/Prescription Assistance Eligibility Shelby County residents are eligible to apply under the following criteria: Must be a resident of Shelby County, Tennessee. Must be able to show two (2) forms of proof of residency and loss of employment or at least 50% of earned income as of March 11, 2020. Must have a current household monthly income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines... Must be able to meet additional criteria as outlined by the specific relief offered. For questions, email the Division of Community Services at Covid19relief@shelbycountytn.gov or call (901) 222-0050. 13
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