Shelby County General Relief provides assistance to individuals or households of Shelby County who are poor or needy and is administered within the scope of monies appropriated.
Shelby County General Relief is understood to be "the payer of last resort" when all other means of assistance have been exhausted.
It is not intended to be, nor shall it be, an ongoing support
Assistance may be provided for:
RentEmergency shelterBurialPrescription medicationEmergency dental extractionUtilitiesFood
An application must be completed; those applications are available at the Community Services office.
All recipients of general relief shall agree to reimburse the County for assistance received.
Every applicant denied assistance is informed in writing of the right to appeal such decision to the Board of Supervisors.
Mission Statement: Our mission reflects the desire of our nation and congress to make our citizens more aware of the "disasters" which might effect them. Through education, planning, zoning and other direct actions, our aim is to minimize or eliminate the risk to life and property.
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