Nonprofit basic-income support
HELD Financial Assistance
We are a nonprofit organization focused on basic-income support. Our mission is to give money directly to people who need help meeting their everyday needs.
- Nonprofit organization
- No SSN required to apply
- Private & secure
How we help
Money for basic needs. Support with dignity.
We believe people should be able to meet their basic needs. Our focus is direct financial support, not debt negotiation or loans. Our team reviews each request and communicates the next steps clearly.
Everyday needs
Support for the essentials of daily life
Everyday essentials
Food, clothing and other everyday needs can put pressure on a limited income.
Housing costs
A stable place to live is a basic need. Tell us about your housing costs.
Household bills
Electricity, water and other essential bills are part of keeping a household going.
Health needs
Tell us how health-related costs affect your ability to meet everyday needs.
Transportation
Getting to work, appointments and essential services is part of everyday life.
Other essential needs
Everyone's situation is different. Share what you need help with.
How the process works
Five clear steps, at your own pace
- 1
Start a conversation
Chat with our assistant to share what you're facing — no commitment required.
- 2
Tell us about your situation
Answer a few simple questions about your needs, income and household.
- 3
Complete your application
Create a secure account and complete a guided, step-by-step application.
- 4
Our team reviews your submission
A member of our team reviews your information and may request documents.
- 5
Receive a decision and next steps
We share an eligibility decision and clearly explain any options available.
Why choose HELD
Built on dignity, honesty and care
Respectful, human support
Every application is reviewed by a real person who takes the time to understand your circumstances.
Honest and transparent
Clear communication about your application, the decision and any support offered.
Your information protected
We never ask for your Social Security number or bank logins in our standard application.
Clear next steps
Track your application, respond to requests and message our team from one secure dashboard.
FAQ
Questions, answered plainly
Have a question before you apply?
Our team is here to listen. Reach out and we'll get back to you.