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LAUNCHING SEPTEMBER 2025
Sometimes one unexpected bill is all it takes to push someone into a crisis.
Each week, United Way of Nevada County hears from Nevada County residents facing impossible choices—between fixing their only means of transportation or paying rent, between replacing a broken appliance or putting food on the table. These are hardworking individuals and families living on the edge of poverty, where a single unforeseen expense can mean going without a basic need.
To help bridge these critical gaps, United Way of Nevada County is proud to launch the Emergency Fund, beginning September 2025.
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What is the Emergency Fund?
The Nevada County Emergency Fund is a new program designed to offer short-term, discretionary financial assistance to low-income residents of Nevada and Sierra Counties who are facing urgent, unexpected needs and have no other available support.
This fund is not intended to solve chronic or long-term financial struggles. Instead, it’s here to help during an immediate, short-term crisis—when a small amount of help can make a big difference.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible, individuals must:
- Reside in Nevada County or Sierra County
- Demonstrate a critical, immediate need
- Show they have already attempted to access other available community or government resources
- Must be referred from trusted partners including the County of Nevada, County of Sierra, and Connecting Point/211.
What Can the Fund Help With?
The Emergency Fund may assist with urgent, essential needs, such as:
- Vehicle repairs required to maintain employment
- Rental deposits to secure new housing
- Replacement of necessary household appliances
- Unusually high utility bills
- Other emergency costs affecting health, safety, or basic well-being
All applications are reviewed by a committee that includes the Executive Director, Fund Manager, and a Board Officer.
How Can I Apply?
The application to receive funds from the Nevada County Emergency Fund can be found here once the program begins.