Assistance (noun)

1. Help or support given to someone or something.
2. Aid or support given to someone in need.
3. The act of helping or supporting someone or something.
4. Support or help provided by a person or thing.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from latin assistentia, from assistere "be present at" (see assist).

Examples:

1. He received assistance from the government.
2. The assistance of a guide was necessary for the hike.
3. The company provided financial assistance to the employees.
4. The soldier received medical assistance.
5. The organization provided assistance to the disaster victims.