We understand that some clients will need help with challenges that are beyond our range of services. This page serves as a hub for links to external resources or websites, where you might find the help you need.

Helpful Links to More Help

Contact Us:

(704)-216-2738

West End Business & Community Center
1400 W. Bank Street
Salisbury, NC 28144

Monday — Friday
8:00am-5:00pm

  • The State of North Carolina has created the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). This is a federally-funded program that provides emergency assistance to low-income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for drinking water and wastewater services.

    If interested in applying for these funds, please contact Rowan County Department of Social Services at (704) 216-8330, between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday- Friday and ask for the water assistance program. These funds are limited and Social Services is responsible for approval decisions.

  • Offers help with utilities, rent, and some medication. Also offers health and behavioral health care through Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Center.

  • The City of Salisbury recognizes citizens face financial hardships. Payment plans facilitate the repayment of past due balances while alleviating financial stressors for customers.

    Salisbury-Rowan Utility (SRU) customers who are having financial difficulty can now apply for the City’s Share2Care Water and Sewer Assistance program to assist with their utility bill. Customers also are able to donate to the fund which will be administered by Rowan Helping Ministries.

    For more information, please visit rowanhelpingministries.org or call (704) 638-5300.

  • Offers emergency financial help with rent and utilities. Does not help with deposits.

  • Offers financial help with utility bills for heating or cooling emergencies. Other help may be available for rent and medication payment assistance, based on circumstances. Limited funds available.

  • Offers services and support for people with low income who need help because of Coronavirus. Offers financial help with rent, utilities, legal fees, and more.

  • Family Crisis Council provides temporary emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children for roughly 30 days.

  • Legal Aid of NC provides free legal help to low-income North Carolinians in civil cases involving basic human needs like safety, shelter, income and more.