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If you are behind on your bills and expenses, and need some help to make it through a short term hardship or financial emergency, there are several organizations and charities in the Greensboro and Guilford County area that may be able to help. They range from the Salvation Army, Greensboro Urban Ministry, Legal Aid of North Carolina and the local community action agency, the Welfare Reform Liaison Project, Inc. These groups may be able to provide you resources to help pay your utility bills, rent, and they even offer housing assistance.
Find help for paying your rent, electric bills, free food, and even funds to pay your mortgage. The Greensboro Urban Ministry (336-271-5959) offers several services to local families, as funding allows. The Emergency Assistance Program (EAP), which they administer, provides household goods, free food, clothing, and financial aid to people in need in the Greensboro North Carolina area. The EAP program does have some qualification, and counselors will interview clients for financial assistance by written referral only. Referrals need to be made by the Department of Social Services or by other EAP approved human services agencies or charities in the area.
Money for resources for emergency assistance are available for security deposits for rent, water, electric, and gas, past due rent, utility bills, past due mortgage payments, food, and clothing. The Greensboro Urban Ministry also operates a food pantry on the site.
Open Door Ministries of High Point, which can be reached at (336) 885-0191, offers emergency assistance programs for those in need of help, such as food, rent assistance, a soup kitchen, shelter, and clothing. High Point North Carolina.
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Guilford County Department of Social Services may be able to offer temporary financial assistance and cash grants for paying rent and utilities. Help may be provided for local county residents who may be experiencing personal crisis when other resources, including government programs, are not available. Call (336) 845-7756
St. Vincent de Paul Society, which is based in Greensboro, provides financial assistance of up to $50.00 to help pay for rent, utilities, cooling bills, rent, and prescription medications. The program also provides secondhand furniture to those in need. (336) 272-0336
High Point Salvation Army is a United Way funded not profit agency. The organization can offer emergency assistance for paying rent, electric bills, utilities, food, household products and furniture. They offer extensive emergency and transitional housing for families, children and single women, and also run a Boy's and Girl's Club. 301 Thrift Shops, Clothing Banks, and other aid offered too. West Green Drive, High Point, North Carolina 27260, (336) 881-5400
Guilford Low Income Energy Assistance Program – This is offered for Guilford County families. The federal government created Low Income Energy Assistance Program provides a one-time cash grant payment to help eligible low-income families pay their electric and heating bills. 1203 Maple Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27405, (336) 641-3000
Government and Cash Assistance - The county administers several emergency and self-sufficiency programs. Residents of Guilford NC can get help with energy bills and food, rent, and other expenses. In addition, work with a case manager who may be able to help you find a job or improve your employment skills. More Guilford public assistance.
High Point Emergency Assistance – A program offers emergency utility and rent funds for greater High Point area residents. The program can also provide counseling and referrals to charities and government programs. Also provides food and a free meal program that serves lunch Mondays - Saturdays and dinner seven days per week to individuals in the community. 400 North Centennial Street, High Point, North Carolina 27262, (336) 885-0191
Many of the non-profits and programs mentioned above are all inclusive, meaning they can meet many needs of the low income, such as energy bills, food, rent, and more. However there are several organizations that focus just on rent and housing. Read more on rent assistance in Greensboro region.
If you need free legal advice on civili issues, such as foreclosures, evictions, utility bill disconnection, government programs, domestic issues and more, Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services and counsel to lower income people, seniors, disabled, and others. The goal is to ensure everyone has access to justice and fair representation. Call them at 866-219-5262, or click here to learn more about North Carolina free legal assistance programs.
The Salvation Army is another organization that can provide people with cash grants and funds to pay bills. Their assistance depends on funding, and the demand for help is always very high. They can provide cash to help pay rent, a missed mortgage payment, or gas, electric, and water bills. But the assistance doesn’t stop there. They also have a food pantry on site, which can provide food once every three (3) months to people who need help. The Greensboro Salvation Army can also offer a clothing voucher once every three (3) months for a maximum three (3) times. After receiving this voucher over that period of time, applicants can receive this aid one every six (6) months after that. (336) 273-5572.
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The Welfare Reform Liaison Project, Inc, which can be reached at (336) 691-5780 is the local community action agency, and they can refer people to resources and government programs. Apply for LIHEAP, weatherization, and rent assistance from the Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention Program.
Housing Counseling and Education is also offered by Family Service of the Piedmont. The agency (phone number is below) is a federal government HUD certified housing counseling agency providing foreclosure advice and counseling. They offer mortgage resolution counseling and also reverse mortgage counseling. Counselors can direct people to both federal government mortgage programs, as well as North Carolina foreclosure assistance options.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service has locations in Greensboro and High Point. They run debt and foreclosure prevention programs for local families. A sampling of the programs offered include both Budget and Housing Counseling. This includes money management, financial advice, budget review and development of a written action plan with a nationally certified non-profit consumer credit counselor to help solve specific individual financial problems. In addition, housing and mortgage counselors can also provide pre- and post-purchase homeownership counseling, default resolution counseling (to prevent foreclosure) and reverse mortgage counseling. A Debt Management Program allows people and families with a high level of credit card or medical debt to consolidate and repay consumer debt and loans to creditors and rebuild positive credit ratings and scores. (336) 387-6161 x2604
Receive free counseling and debt help from Family Service of the Piedmont. The Greensboro based agency can be reached at (336) 387-6161. The counselors provide free help, and the services include budget counseling. This will help people manage their expenses and set goals. They also offer a Debt Solver Program, which will help individuals consolidate their debts and become debt free. Most of the workshops and services are free.
Five of the leading health and dental centers are listed below. They may be able to provide medication, physicals, dental care, and general family care to residents of all incomes and backgrounds across the region. Some of the programs focus on the low income and underinsured. However if these clinics can’t meet your needs, find information and details on more clinics in Guilford North Carolina.
Some of the options include Community Clinic of High Point. This center provides free or low cost health care to low-income adults 18 - 64, who have no health insurance. Among other services offered include a pharmacy and eye clinic. Phone (336) 841-7154
HealthServe Community Health Clinic, which is located in Greensboro, is a community clinic that provides primary medical and health care to uninsured and underinsured adults and families, as well as the low income, in the greater Greensboro area on a sliding-fee scale. Call (336) 271-5999
Guilford Adult Dental Program - They run a dental assistance program that is organized by Guilford Adult Health, Inc. to provide dental services and aid to Guilford county residents. Services offered by the dental clinic are limited to extractions, pain management, and minor restorative care. (336) 641-7777
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Guilford Child Health has locations in High Point and Greensboro. The community clinics provide complete pediatric care including primary health, mental health, social work, neurology, cardiology, asthma. Dial (336) 884-0224.
In addition to those Greensboro and High Point community clinics, find other free community clinics in North Carolina and across the county.
Some of the local food pantries and distribution centers to call for free food and groceries include The Hive of Greensboro NC (phone (336) 617-5328), The Servant Center (phone (336) 275-8585) and also Food Assistance Incorporated. Dial (336) 988-8899.
Several other food banks in the region provide clothing, free food and meals, access to soup kitchens and other help. Find the addresses and phone numbers of more food pantries in Guilford County.
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