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Direct Emergency Assistance Program (DEAP)


The Leon County sponsored Direct Emergency Assistance Program provides emergency rent and utility payment / deposit assistance, prescriptions, transportation, and food assistance to households whose member are employed, but are experiencing a financial emergency. During the 2004-2005 program year, 223 households received $40,378 in emergency financial assistance.