"A cup of water in Jesus' name"

Mark 9:41

As donations allow, Overlake Christian Church offers financial assistance up to three times per year to members and attendees of OCC to help cover rent, mortgage, or utilities. We are able to offer help to other local residents of Bothell, Redmond, Kirkland and Woodinville once a year. 

COVID-19 UPDATE: Typically Aid & Assistance applications are only available at the church office and interviews are conducted in-person; but due to recent health mandates and the closure of our church offices, the application will be available online during this season. 

1. Download the Aid & Assistance application HERE.

2. Complete the application IN FULL and email to . Incomplete applications may not be processed. In your email, please include any related bills, statements, or rental agreements. Also, attach a picture of your photo ID.

3. You will be contacted by an interviewer to set-up an appointment for a phone interview. If you haven't been contacted within three business days, you may email  to check on the status of your application.

4. On the Thursday following your interview you may email to find out if we were able to provide you with any assistance. Financial assistance checks are mailed directly to the landlord or utility company on Thursdays. 

WHAT WE CAN HELP WITH:

• rent or mortgage (including move-in costs)
• utilities
• some car repairs for those living in the vehicles

WHAT WE CAN'T HELP WITH:

• hotel/motel vouchers
• greyhound bus tickets, plane tickets, train tickets
• medications
• clothes
• furniture

If you're in need of immediate shelter or food, we can provide you with referrals. Email or you can call "211" for additional resources in the area. You can also access many agencies in the Puget Sound region via the 211 website.

Generous donations from people who support Overlake Christian Church along with some corporate/non-profit matching donations, help cover some of the administrative costs of OCC’s Aid & Assistance ministry.