Emergency Assistance
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Families get behind on rent or utilities because of a large medical bill, a job change, and unexpected car repair, etc. KI BOIS Community Action can step in to provide the band-aid that makes all the difference. KI BOIS Community Action offers yearly one-time rental or utility assistance to families in financial crisis. For low-income working families, homelessness may be just one missed paycheck away.
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Allocations often keep utilities from being shut off. The utility assistance provides breathing room to find a long-term solution. KI BOIS Community Action does not provide ongoing support - this is emergency support only.​
Applications are accepted between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm. You must provide the appropriate documents with your application.​All assistance is paid directly to the utility company or rental agent. No applications will be accepted by mail. You must apply in person for assistance.
KI BOIS has three food pantries to provide food to individuals or families who are in a food crisis.
LeFlore County, 219 Kerr Avenue – Poteau, 918.647.3267
Latimer County, 300 W. Main – Wilburton, 918.465.3381
Haskell County, 1007 East Main – Stigler, 918.967.9017
This program will assist families with past due utility payments, past due rent and food. KI BOIS acts as the Salvation Army Service Unit in Haskell, Latimer and Pittsburg Counties. They offer yearly, one-time, one month utility assistance for up to $100 to keep utilities from being shut off. This is emergency support only, not on-going support. Each county coordinates the annual Red Kettle campaign to raise funds help those in need.
