Galveston assistance programs.

Find assistance with utility bills, rent, and food

A program exists in Galveston that provides assistance for many needs. The Beacon of Hope Center, on 45th Street, is an all encompassing organization run by Catholic Charities that provides help to all people of all religions.

Assistance offered to Galveston families includes supportive services such as financial assistance and case coordination for families that are facing eviction. They will also help you with energy and electric bills if you are about to receive termination of your utility service. The aid provided is in the form of a grant for one-time financial assistance with paying rent and/or utility bills. They also will provide food and ways to ensure your family does not go hungry or homeless. More on electric bill help. Phone 409-762-2143.

The Galveston Salvation Army offers several programs and resources for people who need help. Some of the services they offer to qualified individuals includes. Phone (409) 763-1691.

• Food and energy bills - The Salvation Army provide cash assistance for paying rent, preventing evictions and providing utility bill payment assistance.
• Food Pantries - People who are struggling, whether families, senior citizens or individuals are eligible to receive free groceries and food boxes containing nutritious food items.
• Clothing and household items - Receive free or discounted clothes and other household products.
• Christmas Assistance - Receive meals for the holiday, or gifts for your children.

St. Vincent’s House provides social services and other forms of assistance to the unemployed, the disadvantaged, working poor and underserved population of the greater Galveston Texas community. (409) 763-8521

• Free food - You can stop by the Food Pantry to get free, nonperishable food items, groceries, canned goods and nutritionally balanced snack-packs.
• Financial assistance - They may have limited funding to help people pay bills, housing expenses, or other costs.

 

 

 

Another organization to contact is the Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc. Call them at (409) 765-7878. This organization can help you apply for the low income energy assistance programs (which provides grants for utility bills) and help you lower your utility bills from the weatherization program.

The Children's Center, Inc. (Galveston Texas (409) 765-6561) - Among other services, they offer a homeless prevention program that may be able to provide financial support for paying rent and utilities to assist families and individuals who are at risk for homelessness. It is an eviction prevention offering.

Galveston County Social Services may be able to offer short-term emergency assistance. Help can be provided to county residents who are unable to meet or pay for their utility, housing, food, or rent expenses because of a temporary medical condition or unemployment that the individual may have. Call (409) 770-5803. League City Texas.

Rent, security deposits, and low income housing - Several churches, social services and government organizations, and charities specialize in offering housing assistance. It can range from funds and grants for security deposits, moving expenses, and monthly rent expenses. Some organizations run eviction prevention programs too. Find a listing of Galveston rental assistance programs.

Health care and prescriptions in Galveston

The Jesse Tree connects low income and uninsured patients with ways to get help for medical needs and prescriptions. Among other programs offered include the Prescription Assistance Program and access to health care clinics. (409) 762-2233

If addition to the programs mentioned above, St. Vincent’s also runs a House Free Clinic. This medical facility offers free primary health care to those women, men and children who might otherwise go without adequate medical or health care or treatment. Some of the people who can access the facility include the indigent, unemployed, transient (homeless), low income, and those who are under and/or uninsured members of the local community. Dial (409) 763-8521 to learn more or make an appointment.

Galveston County Health District offers health care on a sliding scale. Services include primary and preventative medical services, family planning, referrals to specialty providers, immunization, medications, WIC, and breast screenings. (409) 763-7246

CHRISTUS St. John Hospital of Dickinson Texas ((281) 534-3983) runs the Point Of Light Clinic, which may be able to help with medical needs.

Groceries, food, clothing, and more

Non-financial aid, including free food, groceries, and other support may be offered to low income by the following. You will need to call to get the specifics of the programs offered.

Gleanings From The Harvest for Galveston, Inc. - Galveston County Food Bank - Provides low income and working poor with nutritional food, cleaning supplies, and personal hygiene products. (409) 744-4384. They also partner with other local food banks and pantries.

Locate more regional food banks, clothing closets, and charities organizations that offer free food, meals, and other aid. Read more Galveston food banks.