Randolph County Hope Fund

Geographic Scope: Randolph County, Alabama

Purpose: Emergency assistance program providing financial support to individuals and families experiencing hardship

Focus Areas:

• Utility bill assistance (primary focus on Alabama Power bills)
• Emergency financial assistance
• Support for individuals unable to pay essential expenses

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Randolph County
• Individual or household experiencing financial hardship
• Request for assistance must be documented
• Must provide proof of income and monthly expenses
• Applicant contribution/co-pay may be required

What Can Be Requested:

• Utility bill assistance (primarily Alabama Power)
• Emergency financial assistance for essential expenses

Application Requirements:

• Detailed household information
• Employment history and current employment status
• Complete monthly expense breakdown
• Proof of hardship/reason for assistance request
• Utility bill copy (required)
• Photo ID/Driver's License copy (required)
• Authorization for utility account access

Contact Information:

• Email: uweca@uweca.org
• Phone: (256) 236-8229
• Address: 1505 Wilmer Ave, Anniston, AL 36201

Application Process

1. Access Application: Online form available at uweca.org/hopeapplication/
2. Provide Personal Information:
   • Full name and maiden name/other names used
   • Last 4 digits of Social Security Number
   • Current address and length of residency
   • Race and marital status
3. Household Information:
   • List all household members with:
   • Name, relationship, and date of birth
   • Last 4 digits of Social Security Number
   • Gender and race
   • Source of income and amount
   • Include food stamp receipt status and amount
   • Indicate if applying for child support
   • Veteran status for any household members
4. Employment Information:
   • Current employer name and job title
   • Hours per week and length of employment
   • Spouse/partner employment status (if applicable)
   • If unemployed, length of unemployment
5. Financial Assistance Request:
   • Describe what assistance is being requested
   • Amount of assistance needed
   • Amount applicant can contribute
   • Explanation of hardship/what happened
6. Monthly Expense Details:
   • Rent or mortgage
   • Power bill
   • Gas bill
   • Water bill
   • Car payment
   • Insurance
   • Prescription medications
   • Credit cards
   • Other monthly expenses
7. Contact Information:
   • Email address (required)
   • Phone number (required)
   • Best time to call (time selection required)
   • Preferred contact method (email or phone)
8. Documentation:
   • Upload copy of utility bill being requested assistance with (max 2 GB, up to 4 files)
   • Upload photo of Driver's License (max 2 GB)
9. Consent and Authorization:
   • Sign consent form authorizing access to Alabama Power account information
   • Confirm accuracy of information
   • Acknowledge understanding of authorization and revocation rights
   • If not account holder, confirm authorization as representative
10. Submit: Complete online form submission