About Find programs that offer emergency and temporary financial assistance. Emergency Assistance (link is external) Temporary Cash Assistance (link is external) Utility Assistance DSS (link is external) Salvation Army (link is external) CAC (link is external) Services Emergency Assistance Get emergency cash assistance to help pay for rent, utilities, etc. View Form Temporary Cash Assistance Submit an application for temporary cash assistance. Learn More Howard County DSS Financial assistance for low-income families. Learn More MultiService Center Financial, housing, immigration, legal, utility assistance and more. Learn More Community Action Council Food, housing, financial, and utility assistance. Learn More Humanim Support for individuals facing social and economic challenges. Learn More FISH of Howard County Food, financial assistance, referral information, and other aid. Learn More The Salvation Army Shelter, food, relief, and financial assistance. Learn More Utility Assistance View services that offer assistance with utility bills and needs. Learn More Burial Assistance Financial assistance for funeral expenses for eligible individuals. View Form