You can get one-time help with expenses due to an unexpected situation or event. This emergency help is commonly known as a One Shot Deal.
You may be able to get emergency cash help if:
- You are experiencing homelessness, or will lose your housing if you do not get help, or have received a rent demand notice
- Your gas or electricity has been shut off, or you got a notice saying that it will be shut off
- You lost clothes, personal items, or furniture because of theft, a fire, or a natural disaster
- You are affected by domestic violence
- You have other issues that affect the health and safety of you or your family
Learn More
Online
Learn more about emergency cash help.
By Phone
- Agency: Human Resources Administration
- Phone Number: (718) 557-1399
- Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
- You can reach staff during business hours (except for City Holidays). You can get help in most languages. Automated Assistance is available in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
