The goal of One22’s Emergency Assistance program is to provide relief to low- to moderate-income individuals and households who live or work in Teton County, Wyoming and have experienced a sudden, unexpected setback that impacts the ability to meet essential needs. The Emergency Assistance program can provide timely, responsive relief through client support and resource coordination, as well as emergency financial assistance. 

Eligible individuals and households for emergency assistance are those who:

• Have worked continuously for the past six months for at least 30 hours per week in Teton County, Wyoming. This can be the sum of hours from more than one job. Please note: this can be flexible as we understand emergencies are unexpected.
• Have household income at or below 80% Median Family Income for county of residence.
• Have at least 12 months between receiving assistance from this program and a subsequent application.

Median Family Income (MFI) is calculated and updated yearly by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and represents the middle income level for households in a geographical area. For example: in Teton County, Wyoming the yearly income limit for a family of four at 80% MFI is $113,200. If you have a question about MFI and your eligibility for our programs, please contact us – you may qualify!

To apply for emergency assistance, there are three steps you’ll need to complete:

1. Fill out an emergency assistance application online.  If you need assistance with completing the application form, please call us at (307) 739-4500.
2. Participate in a one-on-one meeting with a Client Services Coordinator. When we receive your application, a member of our Client Services team will contact you to schedule a meeting time.
3. Prepare necessary documents. The Client Services Coordinator will outline the specifics of necessary documents. Generally, this will include:
   • Proof of household income for the last 60 days
   • Verification of employment in Teton County, Wyoming 
   • Proof of residency
   • Income and expense sheet

We accept applications on a rolling basis for emergency assistance. Given the time-sensitive nature of the emergency, a Client Services Coordinator will be in touch within one business day upon receipt of your application. If your situation needs attention more immediately, please call us at (307) 739-4500 or visit us directly at 180 S Willow Street in Jackson, Wyoming, during our open hours. Please note that a household may only receive emergency assistance one time per 12-month period.

The Emergency Assistance program prioritizes emergency financial assistance for certain essential needs such as:

• Car repairs
• Medical prescriptions
• Small medical items
• Necessary travel for
  • Medical appointments outside Teton County, Wyoming
  • Funeral of an immediate family member
  • Relocation
• Short-term shelter for
  • Purposes of relocation
  • Households with children facing immediate safety concerns
• Child care specifically for the purpose of maintaining employment
• Utility payments (with proof of imminent threat of disconnection of the utility)
• Funeral expenses for an immediate family member

During the one-on-one meeting, we will learn more about your specific situation. Because emergency assistance is only considered one-time per a 12-month period, we will work with you to identify and coordinate resources for support moving forward.

Emergency assistance is not available for: expected reasons related to off-season, medical/dental/vision visits or treatment, debt reduction, legal fees, storage payments, tax relief or mortgage assistance.

The goal of One22’s Emergency Assistance program is to provide timely relief to help a household stabilize while they formulate a plan, consider options and garner the ongoing support they need. It is not intended as ongoing support. Because we have a limited budget for emergency assistance, multiple factors are taken into consideration such as: income, length of living or working in Teton County, Wyoming, household size and composition, available funds and access to, or eligibility for, other resources.

Yes, particularly if the emergency is unrelated to previous assistance requests. Please contact us about your situation. 

Please call our office at (307) 739-4500. A member of our Client Services team will be glad to assist you.