emergency assistance

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OUTlast Emergency Assistance offers up to $200 in support for LGBTQ+ individuals in need, with applications open from the 1st to the 20th of each month.

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ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE MONTHLY | apply 1st-20th

Applications are considered on a rolling basis, meaning you can apply for assistance at any time. Applications will be reviewed on the last week of the month, and recipients will be notified by the first of the following month.


Priority Populations

  • Trans or Nonbinary people of color

  • LGBTQ+ People who are undocumented

  • LGBTQ+ People living with HIV

  • LGBTQ+ Seniors (55+)

Examples of assistance

  • Grocery Assistance - $100 in the form of a gift card  

  • Utility Assistance – up to $200 in the form of direct payment via MLGW portal 

  • Transportation Assistance - $200 value in Lyft/Uber Cards or Bus Passes