Financial Assistance Inquiry

How We Help

Each year, ECCO provides help to hundreds of individuals facing unforeseen hardships through our Financial Assistance program. Whether you are facing an illness, are vulnerable to losing your home, are unemployed, or are simply unable to make ends meet, we are here to provide guidance and resources when you need emergency financial assistance.

As of March 1, 2023, the Financial Assistance application will only be open from the 1st through the 10th of each month. If the first day of the month falls on a weekend or ECCO holiday, the application will open the next business day. If financial requests exceed the monthly program allocation before the 10th, the application will close early. 

Assistance is available to current ECCO clients living or working in our 10 zip code service area. Clients may be eligible to receive assistance with:

  • Utility bills (electric, water, gas)
  • Monthly rent payment
  • Mortgage payment

ECCO Client? Please fill out this inquiry form and one of our Client Navigators will follow up with you within five business days.

Not a client? Click here to complete our online Client Eligibility Form.

Contact Us

Main ECCO Phone:
(843) 849-9220

Email:
financialassistance@eccocharleston.org

Service Hours

Monday – Thursday
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Friday – by appointment only

Apply For Assistance Here!

    Are you a current ECCO client?*

    What bill are you seeking assistance with?*

    Please attach the bill you are seeking assistance with:

    Which of the following unforeseen hardships best describes what has caused you to apply for financial assistance?"*

    If available, please attach documents/files that support your request for assistance (receipt from unexpected expense, loss of income from employer, etc.