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CCAP (Community Congregational Action Project), which is based in Martinsburg, provides qualified individuals with emergency financial assistance, and funds are made available to Berkeley County residents. They meet the needs of local residents by issuing vouchers that can be used to pay for rent, water bill and sewer expenses, prescription medicine, and other basic needs that people may have. If you need help or want to learn more, dial (304) 267-2810.
Another group to contact is Catholic Community Services. If you can prove you have a need, you may be able to receive Rental and Housing Assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance; Prescription Medication Assistance and also Utility and Water Assistance. Call them at (304) 267-8837.
Martinsburg Salvation Army, which can be reached at (304) 267-4612, also offers numerous assistance programs and information to those who need help. Some of the services they offer to low income, the unemployed, working poor, and elderly include heating and utility assistance; food assistance; assistance with clothing, prescription vouchers, house wares, beds from donations; house wares, furniture; prescription drug assistance; referrals to West Virginia and federal government programs, Christmas assistance-, and even gasoline.
One of the local health clinics that offers medical services on a sliding scale is Big Otter Clinic. You can reach the health care center at (304) 286-4200.
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The non-profit credit counseling agency that serves the area is Clearpoint Financial Solutions, Inc. Dial (877) 877-1995. This non-profit agency offer consumers and homeowners with financial counseling, free foreclosure advice, education, and debt management programs to help low income and other people take control of their financial situation. These voluntary debt management, foreclosure, and budgeting plans serve the dual role of helping clients repay and reduce their debts, helps people avoid a foreclosure, and offer clients low term financial plans. Find additional non-profit credit counseling agencies.
The following charities, churches, and organizations distribute free food to low income and others who need help.
Eastern Panhandle Information & Referral Center ((304) 262-0048) they provide basic human needs and food.
Loaves and Fishes - While they do have an interesting name, this Berkeley County organization provides direct grant of food.
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