The Black Diamond Community Center is authorized to disburse vouchers up to the last $150 to help pay urgent and final shut-off notices for low-income families. The funds come from the Salvation Army in January and last until late spring or early summer, depending on supply and demand. In order to qualify, a client must bring the following to their appointment:

-Urgent or Final Notice from Puget Sound Energy

• Regular power bills, statements, and "Confirmation of Arrangements" letters will not be accepted by the Salvation Army's Finance Department!

-Social Security Cards for EVERY person in the household

-Medical Coupons to verify children living in the house

• School records or custody agreements may be accepted if
  medical coupons are not available.

-Proof of Monthly Income - any of the below forms:

• Pay stubs for the most recent month

• Award letter for DSHS, TANF, SSI, Social Security

-Proof of Disability for those living alone that:

• Do not have children OR

• Are not at least age 60

Clients must be from low-income household that have at least one of the following:
senior citizen, disability, or young children.