Winter Disaster Assistance

By Joni Foster, EGBI Program Director

For you and your household

  • First: Claim against your Insurance
  • FEMA grant assistance available for uninsured or underinsured households.
  • Citizenship requirements: A member of the household must be a citizen, non-citizen national or qualified alien of the US, including a minor child who is a citizen, non-citizen national or qualified alien of the US with a parent or guardian in the house applying on their behalf.
  • FEMA assistance does not have to be repaid and is not taxable income. It has no effect on Social Security, Medicaid or other social safety net programs.
  • Temporary housing, lodging expenses, home repair, home replacement permanent housing construction AND child care expenses, medical and dental expenses, funeral and burial expenses, damage to household items, fuel for primary heat source, clean up items, damage to essential vehicles, moving, storage and other expenses or serious needs as determined by FEMA.

For your business

  • First: Claim against your insurance
  • SBA Disaster Loans
    • Business Physical Disaster Loan
    • Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
    • Home Disaster Loans
  • Multiple disaster loans can be given since multiple declarations were declared. (Covid and Winter Disaster) There cannot be any overlap(double dipping) as far as funds go, but two separate disaster loans can be active for the two declarations. 
  • Credit history acceptable to SBA
  • Show repayment ability
  • Collateral needed for loans over $25K
  • $2 million ceiling; interest rate between 1.25 and 6%; terms from 7 – 30 years

EGBI Clients Have Services TO help you recover from the Winter storm

Do you need help recovering from the winter storm? Our clients have businesses that can be of service.

JMR Services is a Master Plumber RMP # 41721. He can be reached at this number 512-964-3140 .

Castillo Drywall specializes in drywall and can do different textures. Their number is 512-558-1800 .

Delta Painting does water damage restoration. They can be reached at 512-577-0241.

Grandes Painting can handle your water damage restoration needs. They can be reached at 512-552-3920 .

J& L Framing, LLC Can assist with any siding damage or your framing needs. His number is 512-550-4354 .

MasterBuilt Construction, LLC – This company does full remodels. One of their services is water damage restoration. Contact them at 512-308-6262 .

MTZ Brothers Painting and Drywall – Can assist with drywall repair. Please contact them at this number 512-699-0070 .

Smiley’s Junk Removal & Recycling, LLC – Will haul off most junk, trash, or unwanted items. Call 512-787-1319 .

Please refer to our directory if you are in need of any companies to assist with your cleaning needs. For a list of our clients with Cleaning Companies, click HERE. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Client Conversation with Todos Juntos Learning Center

Todos Junto learning Center is a bilingual, 2Gen nonprofit that works with children and parents simultaneously, building them up together to create meaningful opportunities for both.

We were proud to have a conversation with Christina Collazo, Founder & Executive Director at Todos Juntos Learning Center her journey, challenges during COVID-19, how EGBI has assisted them through coaching and bookkeeping services, and the impact of her programming in the community. We were also joined by EGBI’s board member and supporter Yolanda Davila, Community Relations Executive at BBVA.

  Interview with Christina Collazo, Founder & Executive Director at Todos Juntos Learning Center below.

Client Conversation with Method Hair

Centrally located in the vibrant Saltillo Lofts, Method.Hair has assembled a team of some of Austin’s most eclectic, seasoned stylists in an effort to offer every client a fashion-forward and high quality experience. Known for its award-winning team of cut and color specialists, Method.Hair has become one of the most sought-after salons since its inception in July of 2006.

We were proud to have a conversation with Sarah Statham of Method.Hair about their entrepreneur journey, challenges during COVID-19, how EGBI has assisted them through coaching, and how she has beenfited from EGBI’s bookkeeping services. We were joined by Christopher Rios of Texas Capital Bank. With the help of Texas Capital Bank, we were able to start our bookkeeping services.

Interview with Sarah Statham of Method.Hair below.

Client Conversation with Royal Arms Cleaning, LLC

Royal Arms Cleaning services specializes in cleaning commercial spaces for various industries, including, but not limited to offices, schools, retail, medical, industrial/manufacturing, restaurants, dealerships, religious facilities, event venues, etc. The company offers full cleaning services in the general night clean: vacuum, sweep and mop, garbage/recycling removal, kitchen/breakroom, restroom, etc. Additional services provided: day porter, deep clean; make-ready (move in/move out) service, post-construction clean up, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, water extraction, floor maintenance (strip and wax, machine scrub and recoat, and spray buff), power washing, and disinfecting (fogger). They use hospital grade disinfectant products that help to eliminate viruses, germs, and more.

We were proud to have a conversation  with Anne Hardin, coowner of Royal Arms Cleaning, LLC about their entrepreneur journey, challenges during COVID-19, how EGBI has assisted them through coaching, and much more. We were also joined with our supporter Cristina Valdés, local realtor with Realty Austin.

Interview with Anne Hardin below.