CEAP
Chinese Community Center (CCC) with supporting from National Council on Aging (NCOA) and AARP Foundation does the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) yearly, known as Utility Assistance program which is Federal Benefit Program, helps individuals and families to pay for utilities bills and residents can apply at no cost at CCC office in every year. Applicants are able to see below eligibilities and required documents of the program:
Eligibilities
- Legal residents in counties (Harris, Brazoria and Galveston)
- Must meet at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (please contact CCC staff for consultation)
- Using one of eligible Utility Companies (please view Utility Companies List below)
View Utility Companies List
Required Documents (applied for all Household members)
- Proof of Citizenship (for all HH members):US Passport / Certificate of US Naturalization / US Birth Certificate / Permanent Resident Card
- Proof of Identification (for all HH members): Texas Driver License or ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Records (for under 18)
- Proof of Income:
- 2024 Social Security Award Letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
- Last 30-day pay-stubs or checks
- Company Retirement / Pension letter
- Child Support letter
- Veteran Award Letter
- SNAP/Food Stamp Award Letter
- Unemployment statement
- Any documents proved income
- Last 30-day Utility bills: Electricity (required) and/or Gas and Propane (if any)
- 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 papers, please prepare and provide all to program staff
- If having documents in paperless / online / cell phone, please print them out before coming
Working Schedules
- Every Monday and Wednesday | 9.00am – 3.00pm
- Notes:
- Lunch & break: 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Schedule an appointment
SNAP/TSAP
Chinese Community Center (CCC) with supporting from National Council on Aging (NCOA) and AARP Foundation does the SNAP/TSAP program yearly, known as Food Stamps which is Federal Benefit Program, helps individuals and families to buy essential foods for good health and 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 US
- Low incomers (schedule an appointment thru below button to see Income Limits or contact CCC staff for consultation)
- 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
- Proof of Citizenship (for all HH members): US Passport / Certificate of US Naturalization / US Birth Certificate / Permanent Resident Card
- Proof of Identification (for all HH members): Texas Driver License or ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Records
- Proof of Income:
- 2024 Social Security Award Letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
- Last 30-day pay-stubs or checks
- Last 30-day Bank Statements
- Company Retirement letter
- Child Support letter
- Veteran Award Letter
- Unemployment statement
- Current Self-Tax Return IRS 1040/1040A (all pages)
- Cash Income Documents
- Any documents proved income
- Proof of Residency & Expenses:
- Last 30-day Utility bills: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone, Trash
- 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 papers, please prepare and provide all to program staff
- If having documents in paperless / online / cell phone, please print them out before coming
Working Schedules
- Only Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 3.00pm
- Notes:
- Lunch & break: 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Schedule an appointment
Gold Card
Chinese Community Center (CCC) with supporting from National Council on Aging (NCOA) and AARP Foundation does the Harris Health Financial Assistance Program (Gold Card), which is the State Benefit Program, helps individuals and families to get Financial Assistance in medical matters and the program can be applied 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, Houston, Texas
- Low / no incomers (schedule an appointment thru below button to see Income Limits or contact CCC staff for consultation)
Required Documents
- Proof of Citizenship (for all HH members): US Passport / Certificate of US Naturalization / US Birth Certificate / Permanent Resident Card
- Proof of Identification (for all HH members): Texas Driver License or ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Records
- Proof of Income:
- 2024 Social Security Award letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
- Last 30-day pay-stubs or checks
- SNAP Award letter
- Company Retirement letter
- Child Support letter
- Veteran Award letter
- Unemployment statement
- Current Self-Tax Return IRS 1040/1040A (all pages)
- Cash Income Documents
- Income from Rental Property
- Proof of Residency & Expenses: (one or more of following documents dated within 60 days)
- Utility bills: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone, Trash
- Credit Card Statements
- Medicare / Medicaid letters
- Medical bills: doctors, hospitals, drug stores
- Leasing/Mortgage 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 papers, please prepare and provide all to program staff
- If having documents in paperless / online / cell phone, please print them out before coming
Working Schedules
- Only Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 3.00pm
- Notes:
- Lunch & break: 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Schedule an appointment
Medicaid
Chinese Community Center (CCC) with supporting from National Council on Aging (NCOA) and AARP Foundation does the Medicaid benefit service which is the Federal Benefits Program helping individuals and families to have supports on medical as well as financial matters. The program 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
- US Citizens
- Low incomers (please contact CCC staff for consultation)
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
- Proof of Citizenship (for all HH members): US Passport / Certificate of US Naturalization / US Birth Certificate / Permanent Resident Card
- Proof of Identification (for all HH members): Texas Driver License / ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Records/Vaccine Card
- Proof of Income (for age 18 and older):
- 2024 Social Security Award Letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
- Last 30-day pay-stubs or checks or self-employment records
- Last 90-day Bank Statements
- Company Retirement letter
- Child Support letter (if you get), District Clerk Payment Record
- Veteran Award Letter
- Unemployment statement / Worker Comp.
- Other Government Benefit Letters
- Proof of Residency & Expenses:
- Last 30-day Utility bills: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone, Trash
- Leasing/mortgage contract or statement
- Medical bills: Doctors, Hospitals, Drug stores
- 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 papers, please prepare and provide all to program staff
- If having documents in paperless / online / cell phone, please print them out before coming
Working Schedules
- Only Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 3.00pm
- Notes:
- Lunch & break: 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Schedule an appointment
WIC
Chinese Community Center (CCC) with supporting from National Council on Aging (NCOA) and AARP Foundation does the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, popularly known as WIC which is State Benefit Program, helps pregnant, breastfeeding women & families with children under 5 years to buy essential foods, milks and vegetables women, infants and children. Applicants can be firstly applied or renewed when expired at no cost at CCC office. Applicants are able to see below eligibilities and required documents of the program:
Eligibilities
- Legal residents in Texas, US
- Low incomers (schedule an appointment thru below button to see Income Limits or contact CCC staff for consultation)
- 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
- Proof of Citizenship (for all HH members): US Passport / Certificate of US Naturalization / US Birth Certificate / Permanent Resident Card
- Proof of Identification (for all HH members): Texas Driver License or ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Records
- Proof of Income:
- 2024 Social Security Award Letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
- Last 30-day pay-stubs or checks
- Last 30-day Bank Statements
- Company Retirement letter
- Child Support letter
- Veteran Award Letter
- Unemployment statement
- Current Self-Tax Return IRS 1040/1040A (all pages)
- Cash Income Documents
- Any documents proved income
- Proof of Residency & Expenses:
- Last 30-day Utility bills: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone, Trash
- 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 papers, please prepare and provide all to program staff
- If having documents in paperless / online / cell phone, please print them out before coming
Working Schedules
- Only Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 3.00pm
- Notes:
- Lunch & break: 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Schedule an appointment
Medicare Saving Program
Chinese Community Center (CCC) with supporting from National Council on Aging (NCOA) and AARP Foundation does the Medicare Saving Program (MSP) which is the Federal Benefits Program helping individuals and families to have supports of medical as well as financial matters. The program 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
- US Citizens
- Low incomers (please contact CCC staff for consultation)
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
- Proof of Citizenship (for all HH members):US Passport / Certificate of US Naturalization / US Birth Certificate / Permanent Resident card
- Proof of Identification (for all HH members):Texas Driver License or ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Record or Vaccine Card
- Proof of Income:
- 2024 Social Security Award Letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
- Last 30-day pay-stubs or checks
- Last 30-day Bank Statements
- Company Retirement letter
- Child Support documents (letter, divorce decree, court order, etc.)
- Unemployment statement
- Proof of Residency and Expenses:
- Last 30-day Utility bills: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone, Trash, etc.
- Leasing/renting contract/statement
- Medical bills: doctors, hospitals, drug-stores
- Insurance policies showing the current value: life, burial, health
- Stocks, bonds, trust, annuities statements or certificates
- 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 papers, please prepare and provide all to program staff
- If having documents in paperless / online / cell phone, please print them out before coming
Working Schedules
- Only Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 3.00pm
- Notes:
- Lunch & break: 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Schedule an appointment
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B.E.C HOURS
Dates: Monday – Friday
Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm
CONTACT US
Chinese Community Center
9800 Town Park Drive,
Houston, TX 77036
Vinh Nguyen (He/His/Him)
Phone: (713) 271 6100 Ext: 101
Email: vnguyen@ccchouston.org