Resident Services
Unemployment Resources
Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides grant funds for states to
provide families with financial assistance and related support services.
Tennesseans are eligible for up to $1000 for a family of five who have
experienced the loss of a job and qualify for funding. The fastest way to apply
is online at https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/613.
Unemployment
Insurance trust fund has unemployment benefits for those who lose a job, but it
also will be providing benefits for those who are quarantined by a doctor and
are out of work for a period of time and temporarily suspended from their jobs.
More information is available here: https://www.tn.gov/workforce/unemployment/apply-for-benefits.html
Sevier County Food Ministries
Sevier County Food Ministries has reopened with onsite drive
around service to pick up supplemental groceries only. Please consider making a
food or monetary donation during this time of need as many families in the area
may need additional support due to the economic impact of the COVID-19
outbreak. Visit www.seviercountyfoodministries.org
for more information or to learn how to get help.
The thrift shop will remain closed until further notice, and
it will not be accepting thrift store donations at this time. For additional
assistance, visit the United Way of Sevier County’s website at www.uwosc.org.
IRS Extension
The United States Treasury and Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) has extended the deadline to pay income taxes owed for 2019 to July 15,
2020. The 90-day reprieve is meant to help individuals and small businesses
affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Please visit www.irs.gov/coronavirus for more
inform