assistance

The provision of help, support, or resources to someone in order to achieve a goal or handle a problem.

• She offered technical assistance to the clients who were struggling with the software.

• Do you need any assistance carrying those heavy boxes up the stairs?

Financial or material aid given by an organization or government to people in need.

• Many low-income families rely on public assistance to afford basic groceries.

• The grant provided emergency financial assistance to businesses damaged by the flood.