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There are organizations that offer people in need a variety of aid. Services offered by the Battle Creek and Calhoun County Salvation Army (269-963-3640), as well as the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, Inc., include the following. Families and individuals can receive grants and assistance to help those in need with rent and housing expenses, utilities - including gas & electric bills, clothing, prescription medication, personal care items, emergency food, and from time to time there may even be funds to partially pay a mortgage.
Last year the Salvation Army served Calhoun County residents with almost 7,000 bags of groceries. In addition, almost 250 families were assisted with paying their monthly rent. Specifically, in Marshall over $6,000 has been spent assisting families with rent, electric, gas and heating bills, food, prescription drug medication and furniture. In the city of Albion, over $15,000 has been spent by the Salvation Army and the money was used to help families with rent, mortgages, electric, gas, food, and prescription medication. Contact this organization at (269) 963-3640 to learn more or to apply for assistance.
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Another local non profit community action agency that people can turn to is the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, Inc. They provide these services.
If you are struggling with providing for your next meal, this organization can offer those in need foods such as spaghetti, peanut butter, meat, beans, rice, flour, fruit, and other food. This assistance is distributed every three months to eligible families and individuals. The food aid is distributed from a variety of locations throughout CAA’s four-county service area.
The agency also provides low and moderate income homeowners emergency repairs and home rehabilitation for those living in Calhoun County. Rehabilitation and improvements will be is limited to up to $10,000 for lead remediation and $25,000 in home renovations. The funding for this program is being made possible through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and other government agencies. Click here to find additional home repair programs.
This assistance program will provide referrals to families and individuals who need food, free or discounted clothing, and other personal items, but who cannot afford to pay for them.
This program is wide ranging. It will assist in providing one-time emergency utility bill assistance, grants for rent and shelter, and even funds for paying property taxes, emergency hotel/motel assistance, etc. Click here to find additional property tax assistance.
In addition, it can also assist with providing up to a 30-day supply of primary fuel, electric and water to the household. Applicant must show proof of all household income, they need to have received a utility shut off notice, provide payment history, regular monthly bill, and they also need a so called decision notice from the Department of Human Services.
The community action agency can be reached at (269) 965-7766.
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