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November 16, 2021: Dallas County offers rent help through Emergency House Assistance Program
Mesquite, TX – November 16, 2021 – Dallas County Health & Human Services (DCHHS) continues to offer assistance to Dallas County residents through the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP). Mesquite residents affected by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 may qualify for up to $1,500 a month for up to six months. Visit RentHelp4Me.com or call 214-819-1968 to apply for assistance.
To be eligible, Mesquite residents must be living in Dallas County, they must be behind on mortgage, rent or utility bills, residents can not currently be receiving housing assistance from any other program and a resident’s income can not exceed the area Median Income.
November 8, 2021: COVID-19 Community Vaccine Event on Nov. 13
Mesquite, TX – November 8, 2021 – On Saturday, Nov. 13, State Representatives Toni Rose & Rhetta Bowers are hosting a COVID-19 Community Vaccine event at the Prosperity Bank in Balch Springs, 3636 Shepherd Lane. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., everyone who gets vaccinated will be entered into a raffle and will have the chance to win a barbecue grill or a bike.
There will be first, second and booster doses available of the Pfizer vaccine at the event. There will also be a limited number of single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines available.
Walk-ups to the event are welcome. People can also register online at www.ProjectUnity.net/Together-We-Vaccinate.