Financial Assistance
Emergency Financial Aid When You Need It Most

Sunnyvale Community Services is here to help residents facing a financial emergency. Our one-time financial support program can assist with rent, rental deposits, utility bills, and other essential expenses. As the safety-net agency for Sunnyvale, we are committed to helping residents stay safe, stable, and housed.

How to Request Help

To apply for emergency financial assistance:

1. Visit our office – You will meet with a caseworker who will guide you through the process.
2. Share your information – We’ll ask for proof of your local address, financial details, and the challenges you are currently facing.
3. Create a plan – Our caseworkers will help you build a realistic budget and discuss options to address your financial needs.

If you need more than financial assistance, we can also connect you with trusted partner agencies and community resources for additional support.

What to Do Next

• Call our main line or visit our office to get started. (See the sidebar for contact details.)
• Be prepared to bring financial documents to your appointment.

Documents to Bring

Supportive documents are required to apply for financial assistance, please provide all documents that apply, to better assist you and confirm eligibility for assistance:

Identifying Documents 

• Valid photo ID for all adults in the household
• Birth certificates for minors

Housing

• Rent/Lease Agreement
• Recent rent increase letter
• New housing offer letter
• Mortgage
• Eviction notice
• Section 8 voucher
• Third party verification of homelessness

Expenses

• Current bank statements/Transaction history: For last two months and any transactions from last statement (If there is no Bank account: Must provide receipts for last two months (gas, food, clothes, etc.) 

Income

• Income verification for every adult: Paystubs for the last two months or a letter from your Employer confirming pay for last two months
• Cal Fresh Award Letter/Cash Aid Award Letter
• SSI/SSDI Benefits or pending benefits
• Job offer letter  

Most Recent Bills, Invoices or Statements  (last 30 days)

• PG&E bill
• Cable/Internet
• Cell phone
• Loans/Credit cards
• Auto payment
• Car insurance bill

Other

• Medical bills
• Car repair receipt
• Other monthly expenses