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CRCKY SERVICES

CONSULTATION WITH AN IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY

​CRCKY will pay for the initial consultation with a reputable immigration lawyer, to determine if you qualify for legal assistance.
RENT AND UTILITIES ASSISTANCE
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  • To qualify, families MUST have a plan for how to pay for the next month's rent/utilities.  We unfortunately cannot provide ongoing assistance.   

  • In order to receive help with rent or utilities, someone in the household must have experienced a recent catastrophic event preventing then from paying rent, or have a life-threatening illness. Examples of such events include but are not limited to undergoing recent domestic violence, surviving an assault, someone in the household having Covid, needing to pay for car repairs after a car crash, or having a one-time health event that requires they pay for treatment instead of rent.  In such cases, we can help pay rent and/or utilities for a month, provide food, and whatever else they need to stay in your home.   

  • Households with serious illnesses (such as Covid-19, cancer, or an injury that prevents individuals from working) may be eligible for up to three months of rent/utilities assistance, if their treatment is ending soon.

  • Assistance is given on a case by case basis .
FOOD DELIVERIES
 

  • In partnership with Trader Joe's - which generously donates extra food to us -  CRCKY picks up and delivers food to immigrants who do not qualify for other forms of assistance every Saturday.  Many our clients do not have access to transportation and these deliveries are a lifeline.

  • In partnership with the Woodhill International Market, we pick up fresh vegetables and fruits every two weeks during growing season.  Clients then come pick them up at out office.

  • CRCKY also works with God's Pantry and FoodChain to deliver food to clients in Fayette County.

  • For clients outside of Fayette Co., CRCKY will pay for a one-time food delivery from Kroger or ALDI

  • If you are an immigrant in need of food, please call us at 1-800-674-9217.  We collaborate with Trader Joe's to bring fresh produce and meats to clients on Saturday mornings.  While there is a waiting list to receive these weekly food packets, CRCKY can refer you to other organizations in the meantime.  Please look at our "Where to Find Help" resource packet (see yellow button above) to get a list of food options in Lexington, arranged by zip code.

FREE PASSPORTS FOR US CITIZEN CHILDREN 15 AND UNDER

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  • Free passports for US citizen children of parents who are not currently U.S. citizens

  • Immigrant parents of children 15 and younger are eligible to get passports for their US citizen children, FREE of charge to them, from CRCKY.

  • Free Special Power of Attorney workshops to ensure children have a legal guardian if parents must leave the country without them or are incapacitated by illness.

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HELP FOR THE SICK 
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  • Provide rent and utility assistance to people with life-threatening illnesses for up to 3 months, on a case by case basis.  Illnesses covered include Covid19, cancer, leukemia, and serious injuries preventing clients from working.

  • Deliver food and baby supplies to those quarantined at home of with no access to transportation.

  • Referral to free mental health services, medical clinics, pharmacies, and eye care, for adults and children.

REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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  • Assist families with emergency needs by connecting with local resources in the community

  • Referral for LexTran training on how to use the bus system: one-time bus pass with 20 rides on it.

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DROP-IN WIFI HOURS

Drop-in WIFI hours for clients - Fridays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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DETENTION SERVICES
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  • Help clients locate family members in ICE Detention Centers

  • Assist families' access to video visitation with their family member(s) at the ICE facility

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HOUSEHOLD GOODS

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Imagine you just fled your home country in genuine fear of being persecuted for your life.  You make it to the U.S. after a grueling journey and you have only the clothes you are wearing.  You have no coat, no closed-toe shoes, and nothing to furnish your apartment with, when you are finally able to get one.   That's why CRCKY keeps gently used coats, shoes, kitchen and small items of furniture in their office.

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