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The Salvation Army, in both Jackson and George counties, offers residents a variety of aid and assistance in today’s challenging economy. They provide people in need with short term rental assistance, help with paying utility bills and deposits, as well as pantries and other food assistance. They even have a program in which they can provide mortgage assistance.
They have seen unprecedented demand with the difficult economy and people losing their jobs. The Salvation Army is also asking for aid for the community so that they can replenish their coffers and redistribute the assistance to those in need.
They have offices and shelters located at 3217 Nathan Hale Ave. in Pascagoula or its church location at 3808 Arlington St, so if you need help from them, stop by, or if you have anything you can contribute, please do so today. Or call them at 601-982-4881.
Jackson Mississippi Catholic Social & Community Services (228.297.4982) offers low income, the unemployed, and working poor a host of assistance programs. They provide subsidized housing, rent assistance, basic needs, a food bank, and financial help for utility bills and medical expenses.
The Jackson County Civic Action Committee, Inc. which is headquartered at 5343 Jefferson St., Moss Point, MS 39562, phone: (228) 769-3292 , administers the low income energy assistance program for the area. The LIHEAP program, which is funded by the federal government, will assist qualified low to moderate income families and households in paying their heating and utility bills. A household may be eligible to apply for the low income assistance program on an annul basis. There are two types of assistance that people can qualify for and that are offered: the first is known as emergency assistance, and it is for a crisis or life threatening situations, such as someone about to have their service disconnected or if they run out of fuel. The second type of aid is just regular, and this is for non life threatening situations and short term help. The goal of the program is to focus on low to moderate income households who meet the program eligibility criteria. Apply early, as the funding is limited and assistance is provided on a first come, first serve basis and it is limited.
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Other programs that are run by the Jackson County Civic Action Committee, Inc. (phone number above) include the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), weatherization as well as the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). They also offer housing, mortgage, and foreclosure assistance, educational funds, and employment assistance.
Housing, Rent, and Mortgage Funds - This financial assistance is available to help people, and funds are based on certain situations to prevent home foreclosure and/or homelessness in Pascagoula and Jackson County Mississippi. Learn more on Mississippi mortgage programs.
Educational Assistance Funds are available to assist students and individuals who want to re-tool themselves by going back to school or college in order to secure a trade or a degree; which makes a person more marketable for employment opportunities and will help them increase their income. Learn more on student loan and government programs.
Employment Assistance Funds - This money can help pay bills and other expenses, and the assistance is used to assist families and individuals who may need some type of financial assistance while they are in an active job search status. The federal government stimulus funds are used to help assist and stabilize homes in various ways during this transition period.
The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offers utility assistance and can help people pay their heating, cooling and / or utility bills.
Weatherization Assistance Program will help people save on and reduce energy and electric bills. Services provided by the program and that are offered include air sealing, testing, repairs or replacement heating and cooling units or space heaters, additional wall and / or floor insulation, minor repairs and cleaning and other home upgrades.
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