Cumberland County assistance programs

Get information on agencies and charities that provide help with bills, grants, and other assistance to Fayetteville and Cumberland County residents. Most of the resources they offer are free to people in need of help.

Fayetteville Urban Ministry

This charity offers four assistance programs to people in need of help. The phone number is 910-483-5944, and the programs offered include.

• Emergency Assistance - This provides people with food, clothing, and other household products.
• Home Repairs / Nehemiah Project - This is a program that provides for home repairs for low to moderate income Home Owners in the area. High quality contractors are used to complete the repairs and improvements.
• Adult Literacy - Teaches people basic reading, writing, and other skills that can help them get a job.

Emergency Assistance

This organization, Catholic Charities, offers a variety of services. All assistance programs are made available to families and individuals regardless of their race, religion, creed, or ability to pay for help. Catholic Charities will help assist people in need through advocating for social and / or economic justice. They can also provide for a person’s immediate needs by providing emergency resources, such as grants to pay rent, utility bills, or other direct services. (910) 424-2020

 

 

 

Grants and help to pay bills

The Fayetteville Salvation Army ((910) 483-8119) can also aid people who need help. The agency realizes that every day there are families and individuals who are faced with the fear of not being able to pay their bills or rent. Many of these people are trying to get ahead, and they are trying to budget money, but an emergency or crisis may come up. Maybe an unexpected medical bill, or job loss. When this happens, when income falls short of the budget, or if a crisis arises, many people may not have anywhere to turn. The Salvation Army may be able to help. They have limited funds and access to grants that can be used to help people pay an electric bill, buy a prescription drug, or even money to prevent an eviction. Contact them to learn more.

Another option is the Fayetteville Urban Ministry (FUM). This non-profit offers four main assistance programs, including Emergency Financial Assistance (Rent, Food and Clothing), Nehemiah Project (Home Repairs and Improvements for Low to Moderate Income Home Owners). Adult Literacy (The Gift of Reading and Employment Services), and the last program is Find-A-Friend (Youth Mentorship). Call them at 910.483.5944.

Last, but not least, call the Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc. This non-profit agency can help people. They can direct individuals to how to get shot term help for bills, rent expenses, and other costs. They also run programs that try to get people back on their feet over the long term. Contact them to learn about weatherization programs, grant programs, ways to get help with utility bills, and much more. (910) 485-6131.

 

 

SHARE - Heart of the Carolinas (Self Help and Resource Exchange) is based in Fayetteville NC. While they do not provide direct financial assistance, the agency does provide $25 to $30 worth of food and groceries in exchange for $15 in cash or food stamps plus two hours of community service in Cumberland County. Call (910) 485-6923.

Non-profit rent assistance - Several organizations, including churches, government agencies, and other non-profit organizations can help people pay their rent. The demand is high, and funding is limited, however find information on Fayetteville rent assistance programs and local agencies.

Debt and credit counseling

The Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc. partners with the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Fayetteville (CCCS). As a so called Neighborhood Financial Care Center, the agency offers a wide variety of services and resources to help people achieve their financial goals, and to help them eliminate their debts and pay bills. Services provided by CCCS include education in the wise use of credit cards, advice of preventing a foreclosure, and assistance with resolving debt problems (including medical and credit card) through counseling and debt management programs.

CCCS is a non-profit agency and a member of the National Foundation for Consumer Credit (NFCC). They are accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services and in addition, they are certified by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide comprehensive Debt and Housing Counseling services. Call them at (910) 485-6131, or click here to learn more on debt programs.

Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc. (phone (910) 485-6131) also runs various credit, bankruptcy, and mortgage programs. They partner with other local counselors to help people prevent a foreclosure of their home, and also deal with debt problems.

Food Assistance in Cumberland County North Carolina

Another resource offered by the community action agency is a food bank. The Food Bank's (phone (910) 485-8809) primary service area includes Fayetteville and Cumberland County. The local Food Bank provides nutritious food and groceries to those people who are at risk of hunger through locations around the county.

Health Care

Low income, and people with no or limited health insurance can turn to Better Health for aid. The organization was founded with a goal impact and improve the quality of life for all Cumberland County residents. They accomplish this goal by providing a commitment to improving both the access and availability of health care, medical, and dental services for the underserved, low-income resident in Fayetteville and Cumberland County NC. (910) 483-7534

The CARE Clinic is based in Fayetteville, and the goal of the organization is to provide free, high quality health care to  low income adults as well as eligible uninsured patients and individuals who live in Cumberland County NC. Phone 910-485-0555.

Foreclosure assistance

The State of North Carolina runs the Home Foreclosure Prevention Project (SHFPP). Homeowners can gain access to free legal assistance organizations, HUD-approved housing counseling agencies, mortgage servicers, government mortgage programs, and community organizations. (866) 234-4857