DIGITAL TRAINING
Chinese Community Center (CCC) with supporting from EveryoneOn to help participants, who join the Digital Connections Training, at no cost to learn more about digital skills for future access in computer, internet, email and other resources that will assist you to enroll online benefit programs like: food & financial assistances, children’s education, healthcare, employment, low-cost internet, and other online public benefit programs in your area. In order to be qualified for the program, there are general eligibilities for participants to meet:
Eligibilities
- Legal residents aged 18+; and
- Must have reliable internet service; and
- Required to complete 12 hours in different days selected by the program
Program Content
Program Schedules
- March 3, 4, 5 and 6, 2025 (4 days) | 9.00am – 12.00pm (3 hours/day)
- By phone: (713) 271-6100 | Mon – Fri | 9am – 3pm
- In-person: 9800 Town Park Dr, Houston, TX 77036 | Mon – Fri | 9am – 3pm
Contact Us
CEAP
***Thank you for choosing Chinese Community Center (CCC) to assist you with your Utility Assistance Program application. Unfortunately, the utility assistance portal is closed until April 1, 2025 and we are unable to submit any new applications at this time. Once the portal reopens, we will be able to assist with submitting applications. Please check back here regularly for any updates regarding the Utility Assistance Program. Thank you for your understanding and we hope to be able to assist you with your utility assistance in the near future. ***
SNAP
Chinese Community Center (CCC) does the SNAP/TSAP (Food Stamps) program yearly which is Federal Benefit Program, helps individuals and families to buy essential foods for good health monthly. Applicants can be firstly applied or renewed when expired at no cost at our office. Applicants are able to see below eligibilities and required documents of the program:
Eligibilities
- Legal residents in Texas
- Low income individuals or households
- SNAP is for age of 59 and under and TSAP is for age of 60 and older or person with disabilities and no income
Required Documents (all pages of documents in papers and only applied for HH members applying benefits)
- Proof of Citizenship: US Passport / Certificate of Naturalization / US Birth Certificate / Valid Permanent Resident Card
- Proof of Identification: Texas Driver License or ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Records
- Proof of Incomes:
- 2025 Social Security Award Letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
- Last 30-day paystubs or checks
- Last 90-day Bank Statements
- 2025 Pension / Retirement letter
- 2025 Child Support letter
- 2025 Veteran Award Letter
- 2025 Unemployment statement
- Current Self-Tax Return IRS 1040/1040A
- Cash Income Documents
- Any documents proved incomes or NO incomes
- Proof of Residency & Expenses:
- Last 30-day Utility bills (front & back): Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone, Sewer
- Leasing / Mortgage contract or statement
- Medical bills: doctors, hospitals, drug stores
- Vehicle insurance
- Notes:
- Making an appointment is required before coming
- The program is only applied in person at CCC office (not by phone or mail)
- If having documents in online / cell phone, please print them out or bring original documents in papers when coming
Program Schedules
- Every Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 12.00pm
Gold Card
Chinese Community Center (CCC) does the Harris Health Financial Assistance Program (Gold Card) helps individuals and families to receive financial assistance for medical supports in HARRIS county only. The program can be firstly applied or renewed at no cost at our office. Applicants are able to see below eligibilities and required documents of the program:
Eligibilities
- ONLY legal residents in Harris county (Texas)
- Gross Incomes must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Required Documents (all pages of documents in papers)
- Proof of Citizenship: US Passport / Certificate of Naturalization / US Birth Certificate / Valid Permanent Resident Card
- Proof of Identification: Texas Driver License or ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Records
- Proof of Incomes:
- 2025 Social Security Award letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
- Last 30-day Pay-stubs or Checks of household members aged 18+
- 2025 SNAP / Food Stamp / TANF Award letter
- 2025 Pension / Retirement letter
- 2025 Child Support letter
- 2025 Veteran Award letter
- 2025 Unemployment statement
- Current Self-Tax Return IRS 1040/1040A
- Cash Income Documents
- Last 60-day Incomes from Rental Property
- Marriage Certificate / Other proof of marriage (if both husband and wife apply)
- Proof of Residency & Expenses: (one or more of following documents dated within 60 days)
- Utility bills: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone, Sewer
- Credit Card Statements
- Medicare / Medicaid letters
- Medical bills: doctors, hospitals, drug stores
- Leasing/Mortgage/Loans contract or statement
- Vehicle Insurance
- Notes:
- Making an appointment is required before coming
- The program is only applied in person at CCC office (not by phone or mail)
- If having documents in online / cell phone, please print them out or bring original documents in papers when coming
Program Schedules
- Every Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 12.00pm
Medicaid/CHIP
Eligibilities
- Legal residents, under age of 18 or aged 65 and older in Texas
- Low income individuals or households
Service programs
- Medicaid and CHIP for children (age 18 and under)
- Medicaid for children with Disabilities
- Medicaid for People with Disabilities who working
- Medicaid for Elderly and People with Disabilities who not working
Required Documents (all pages of documents in papers & applied for HH members applying benefits)
- Proof of Citizenship: US Passport / Certificate of Naturalization / US Birth Certificate / Valid Permanent Resident Card
- Proof of Identification: Texas Driver License / ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Records/Vaccine Card
- Proof of Income (required for HH members aged 18 and older):
- 2025 Social Security Award Letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
- Last 60-day paystubs or checks or self-employment records
- Last 90-day Bank Statements
- 2025 Pension / Retirement Award letter
- 2025 Child Support letter (if you get), District Clerk Payment Record
- 2025 Veteran Award Letter
- 2025 Unemployment statement / Worker Comp.
- Other 2025 Government Benefit Letters
- Proof of Residency & Expenses:
- Last 30-day Utility bills: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone, Sewer
- Leasing / Mortgage contract or statement
- Medical bills: Doctors, Hospitals, Drug stores
- 2025 Child Support letter, District Record, Divorce decree (if you pay)
- Notes:
- Making an appointment is required before coming
- The program is only applied in person at CCC office (not by phone or mail)
- If having documents in online / cell phone, please print them out or bring original documents in physical when coming
Program Schedules
- Every Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 12.00pm
WIC
Eligibilities
- Legal residents in Texas
- Low income Individuals and Households
- If you or your children receive Medicaid/SNAP/TANF, you already meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC. Even if you do not receive these programs, you may still qualify for WIC by meeting the income guidelines for your household. Participating in other benefit programs does not affect the amount of WIC benefits you receive.
Required Documents (all pages of documents in papers & applied for HH members applying benefits)
- Proof of Citizenship: US Passport / Certificate of Naturalization / US Birth Certificate / Valid Permanent Resident Card
- Proof of Identification: Texas Driver License or ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Records
- Proof of Incomes:
- 2025 Social Security Award Letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
- Last 30-day paystubs or checks
- Last 30-day Bank Statements
- 2025 Pension / Retirement Award letter
- 2025 Child Support letter
- 2025 Veteran Award Letter
- 2025 Unemployment statement
- Current Self-Tax Return IRS 1040/1040A
- Cash Income Documents
- Any documents proved incomes or NO incomes
- Proof of Residency & Expenses:
- Last 30-day Utility bills: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone, Sewer
- Leasing / Mortgage contract or statement
- Medical bills: doctors, hospitals, drug stores
- Vehicle insurance
- Notes:
- Making an appointment is required before coming
- The program is only applied in person at CCC office (not by phone or mail)
- If having documents in online / cell phone, please print them out or bring original documents in papers when coming
Program Schedules
- Every Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 12.00pm
MSP
Eligibilities & Service Programs
- US Citizens at aged 65 and older in Texas
- Low income individuals or households
Service programs
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB)
- Specified Low-income Medicare Beneficiaries (SLMB)
- Qualifying Individuals (QI-1)
- Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI)
- Notes: a person is not eligible for MSP coverage if they
- are in the custody of penal authorities; or
- are over age 20 and under age 65 and lives in an institution for mental diseases (IMD)
Required Documents (all pages of documents in papers & applied for HH members applying benefits)
- Proof of Citizenship:US Passport or card / Certificate of US Naturalization / US Birth Certificate
- Proof of Identification:Texas Driver License or ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Record or Vaccine Card (under age 18)
- Proof of Incomes:
- 2025 Social Security Award Letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
- Last 30-day pay-stubs or checks
- Last 90-day Bank Statements
- 2025 Pension / Retirement Award letter
- 2025 Child Support documents (letter, divorce decree, court order, etc.)
- 2025 Unemployment statement
- Any documents proved incomes or NO incomes
- Proof of Residency and Expenses:
- Last 30-day Utility bills: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone, Sewer, etc.
- Leasing / Rental contract or agreement
- Medical bills: doctors, hospitals, drug-stores
- Insurance policies showing the current value: life, burial, health
- Stocks, bonds, trust, annuities statements or certificates
- Current Loans agreement, statement that someone re-paying bills for you with that person’s name, address, phone, signature and Gifts (included someone paying bills for you)
- Notes:
- Making an appointment is required before coming
- The program is only applied in person at CCC office (not by phone or mail)
- If having documents in online / cell phone, please print them out or bring original documents in papers when coming
Program Schedules
- Every Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 12.00pm
Other Assistances
Free Services
- Benefits Counseling: help individuals/families understand public benefits programs, provide guidance on applying, maintaining eligibility, and navigating the system.
- Computer Usage Hours: access computers for various purposes (browsing internet for public benefits programs, track online application status, system/email account set-ups, etc.)
- Digital Skills Training: design to train individuals how to use computers, digital tools effectively. Topics may include basic computer literacy, online safety, email usage, and proficiency with applications like Microsoft Office of Google Workspace.
- Documents Preparation or Follow-up Assistance: help with drafting, editing, scanning or completing important documents when applying or perform the follow-up after application submitted for public benefits programs at CCC
- Documents Printing/Copying: support for printing or copying documents. This service is often to help individuals prepare materials for public benefit programs application, or forms/templates that need to be filled-out before submission.
- Benefit Resources Navigation: assist with locating and understanding the various public or private benefits programs available, including how to access these resources. This service also helps individuals or families identify the support they need and connect with the appropriate agencies or platforms.
Documents & Information
- Information needing to ask for help
- Documents needing for assistance (e.g. application, letters, statement, notice, receipts, bills)
- Others asking for clarification and assistance (public benefits cards or info, etc.)
- Making an appointment is required before coming
- The service is only in person at CCC office (not by phone or mail)
- Please prepare and provide documents that you need for help to program staff
Service Schedules
- Every Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 12.00pm
BEC PROGRAMS & SERVICES
WORKING SCHEDULES
Dates: Monday – Friday
Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm (lunch/break: 12pm-1pm)
CONTACT US
Chinese Community Center
9800 Town Park Drive,
Houston, TX 77036
Vinh Nguyen (He/him)
Benefits Project Director
Phone: (713) 271 6100
Email: vnguyen@ccchouston.org