Our Benevolence Program
We serve those in our community who need help with past-due utility bills. This help is available on the First Wednesday of Each Month and is limited to $60-$100 per person as funds allow. We have a committee of six people who meet with those who come to our building from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon) only on that day. We interview the applicants and confirm their past-due bills with the utility company. Each applicant can receive help once a year for a maximum of 3 years.
UPDATE: Benevolence Committee decided to postpone helping with utilities due to the extreme cold weather and snow prediction for January 8th, 2025.
The Committee will meet on January 15th, 2025 from 10:00 AM - NOON.
Request Assistance
When: Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Where: Las Cruces Church of Christ 2025 N. Valley Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88007 (Fellowship Hall)
Purpose: To help people who are behind on utility payments.
Area Covered: Las Cruces area only: includes Tortugas, Mesilla, Dona Ana, Organ.
Info Needed: Past due or shut off notice for utilities. Bill must be in the name of the person requesting the help. Personal ID.
Process: The team member will call the utility company for verification of amount owed and checks will be written to the utility company.
How often: Help will be given once a year for 3 years maximum.
Translation: Spanish language is available.
Benevolence Team: Dart Finch, Paul and Idella Cantrell, Mark Gaytan, Carmen Stamm and Jennie Lou Needham.
If we are unable to assist you, please refer to the other sources provided below.