Need financial help as the pandemic continues? Here’s how to get assistance to avoid homelessness, Texans Second round of funds -- $61M across the state -- aims to help prevent homelessness Published: Tags: HOUSTON – There’s a new source of help for people facing homelessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has announced more than $61 million has been awarded to approximately 50 organizations statewide to assist people experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. Here are the steps outlined on that page: STEP 1: Select the type of help you need – This includes reduced-rent apartments, home repair and accessibility modifications, long-term rent payment help, utility bill payment help, emergency and homeless services, weatherization, help buying a home and homebuyer education and counseling, as well as a number of other resources.