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McLennan County assistance programs.
There are several charities and non-profit agencies that provide help for utility bills, rent, free food, and health care in McLennan County and Waco Texas. Below you will find who to contact for help. these organizations can also refer people to both federal and state of Texas assistance programs.
Supplemental and emergency food
If you need a little extra food for yourself or your family, contact Caritas of Waco at 254-753-4593. This non-profit charity agency provides low income, the unemployed, and other local families with emergency and supplemental food assistance, and all people in need of help may be able to receive aid. Dial 254-753-4593.
Resources for heath care expenses
If you have cancer, the Community Cancer Association (phone number 254-202-8082) provides financial assistance and help with paying medical bills to cancer patients for medications, supplies, every day living expenses and transportation.
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Another free health care clinic in the area is the Family Health Center. Volunteer doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel have teamed together to provide primary health care services and offer free medical care to the vulnerable and under served in McLennan County. Some patents may need to pay for their medical and hospital bills on a sliding scale, while others will receive no cost health care. You can dial 254-750-8390 to learn more or to make an appointment.
Grants and financial assistance for paying bills
One agency that administers several different assistance programs is the McLennan and Waco Texas Salvation Army. They offer a wide variety of programs to those in need of help. If you apply and are found to be eligible, you may be able to receive financial assistance for paying your rent, utility bills, receive access to a food pantry, and also receive support from a holiday program, such as Christmas gifts and holiday meals. Call the Salvation Army at 254-756-7271.
One of the leading social service agencies in the area is the EOAC of Planning Region XI. This is the local Waco Texas based community action agency that services people throughout McLennan County. While the agency does offer some short term help for paying bills, they also want to ensure that people and families become self-sufficient over the long term. Some of the resources and services they offer include help for paying utility bills, access to rent assistance programs, debt and credit counseling and repair, and even advice on how to deal with a home foreclosure. The agency can be reached at (254) 753-0331.
Housing and rent assistance programs
Compassion Ministries (phone 254-755-7640) is a United Way supported agency that offers funds for housing expenses for individuals and families with children who may be facing a crisis situation. The non-profit does its best to ensure each and every person is treated with dignity and compassion as they deal with their hardship.
Find information on other churches, charities, and non-profits that provide emergency rent and housing assistance in McLennan County Texas. Click here to find phone numbers and addresses of places to apply at for help.
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