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Request Assistance

Request Assistance

Complete this form with as much information as you can. Submitting a request does not guarantee assistance, but every request will be reviewed with care.

If you or someone you are helping has been affected by a fire, serious burn injury, or qualifying first-responder emergency, Engine of Hope may be able to provide essential items, a Recovery Box, helpful resources, or continued support.

Engine of Hope is not an emergency-response agency.

If anyone is in immediate danger or needs emergency medical help, call 911. For immediate shelter following a disaster, contact your local emergency management agency or the American Red Cross.

Who may apply

The affected person, a family member or caregiver, fire department or first responder, hospital or social worker, or authorized Engine of Hope staff.

What may be available

Recovery Boxes, essential items, approved emergency assistance, referrals, and continued support based on need, eligibility, location, and available resources.

What happens next

Staff reviews the request, may contact you for details, and coordinates support — or connects you with trusted community partners.

Step 0

A quick eligibility check

Four short questions before the full application.

I have a question first
Engine of Hope does not currently operate a public assistance phone line. Please use the Request Assistance form or email help@engineofhope.org. Requests are reviewed as promptly as possible, but response times and assistance cannot be guaranteed.

Before you submit

  • Engine of Hope is not an emergency-response agency.
  • Submitting a request does not guarantee assistance.
  • Assistance depends on eligibility, verified need, location, inventory, funding, and available resources.
  • Engine of Hope may provide referrals when direct assistance is unavailable.
  • Applicant information will be used only to review and coordinate the request, provide necessary case updates, maintain required records, and protect program integrity.

Read the full assistance disclaimer