• Debt Counseling and Money Management - The Central Arkansas Development Council runs a Money Management program as well as also provide Individual Development Accounts to people who need financial aid or to develop their skills. The various programs are designed to help people eliminate debt, whether it is medical or credit card debt and overall help people become more financially self-sufficient. The training that is provided covers 10 different classes that range from banking and saving, to credit card reduction and investing wisely. Individual Development Accounts are matched savings accounts that people can also apply for.
   
• Energy Bill Crisis Intervention - The Arkansas and federal government Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides individuals and families with short-term fuel assistance and cash grants to pay electric and energy bills. In addition to receiving financial aid, persons who are receiving LIHEAP funds are also connected to family development resources, which provide additional support in the form of a link to long-term resources to help families become self-reliant over the long term. Lastly, another benefit is the Emergency Food and Shelter program which utilizes FEMA funds to assist eligible households with paying their utility bills.
   
• Scholarship Fund - The Single Parent Scholarship fund provides education and financial assistance to single parents. The scholarship can be used to cover emergencies and other education bills. Click here for more scholarship programs.

• Job Finding Services - If you are looking for employment, or need some advice, The SHARE Network Access Point is available to jobseekers. Job seekers can get tips and advice from trained professionals, they can search for available jobs, post their résumé so they can be referred to jobs for which they may qualify, and also register with Arkansas’ State Employment Service, all in an effort to help people locate employment opportunities.

 

 

• The Weatherization program - This free program was designed to help people lower their energy bills by making their homes both more energy efficient and safe. The weatherization program is a proven method of reducing high-energy bills and costs, and it will help people conserve energy in the home. Qualified households can receive wall and attic insulation, caulking and sealing cracks and holes, weather-stripping of doors and windows, storm window installation, furnace and heating system retrofitting, and other measures to reduce the energy consumption in the home and help people save money.
   
• The Benefit Bank - This resources gives families and individuals access to several benefits at one centralized location. A counselor will provide assistance and free advice to help customers seeking benefits, including food stamps, health care, medical, information on government programs, health insurance, child care subsidy, debt help and more. Find more low income assistance programs.

Helping Hand of Greater Little Rock

This non-profit charity organizations will help in meeting the basic needs of the low-income, unemployed elderly or others who are impacted by the weak economy, or who may be suffering from emergencies or short term financial hardships. Get access to rent help, food, and other aid, as funding allows. Phone (501) 372-7257.

Help for rent, utility bills, medications, and other programs

Saint Francis House - The Benefit Bank of Arkansas may be able to provide (limited) financial assistance with paying for prescriptions, heating and utilities and rental assistance when funds are available. Low income, elderly, and others are targeted by the agency. Dial (501) 664-5036 to reach the Little Rock Arkansas based agency.

Arkansas Human Development Corporation provides help to migrants and seasonal workers. Money may be available for rent and paying utility bills. Call (501) 374-1103.

Watershed Human and Community Development Agency ((501) 378-0176) offers assistance with utilities and energy bills for people with limited income.

Little Rock Department of Housing and Urban Development - This local government agency can provide housing, rent, and utility help from the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). The program can offer up to 18 months of rent assistance, funds for paying security and utility deposits, emergency grants to prevent an eviction or disconnection, and more. Another benefit is a client can gain access to counseling, including credit repair and debt reduction. Call the Little Rock Arkansas agency at (501) 371-6825.

Jacksonville First United Methodist Church - The church coordinates the Benefit Bank on Arkansas for Pulaski County residents. In addition, they can provide a very limited amount of financial assistance. The funds are from the church and they can help people with paying rent, utilities, cooling bills, clothing, free food or whatever is needed. Also get help in applying for public assistance programs. 220 West Main Street
Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076, dial (501) 982-8176

Helping People With AIDS (HPWA) - Patients with HIV may qualify for help. Access shelter, rent assistance, and help for paying utilities. 1021 Jessie Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72214, (501) 666-6900

Financial assistance for paying rent - There are several churches and non-profits that focus on offering rental help to Pulaski County families. They may also assist individuals with paying deposits and locating affordable low income housing units, apartments and homes. Find a listing of Pulaski County rent programs.

Pulaski County Arkansas resources and programs that can help anyone across Arkansas

Find details and information on non-profits, organizations, and government programs that can help people in Little Rock and Pulaski. Get free food, help for rent, energy bill assistance, debt counseling, and mortgage help.

• Arkansas energy bill assistance
• Arkansas section 8 housing programs. Click here.
• Arkansas free HUD foreclosure counseling
• Arkansas food pantries and banks
• Arkansas health care clinics. Read more.
• Arkansas dental clinics.

 

 

Debt assistance, mortgage assistance, and foreclosure prevention

Credit Counseling of Little Rock Arkansas (phone (800) 889-4916) provides homeowners and consumers with a free credit counseling sessions, free personal finance seminars, free foreclosure assistance and review, a debt elimination program to help stop late and overlimit fees and reduce interest rates and monthly payments. Learn about programs that help with mortgage payments.

General Health Care

Some of the organizations and community clinics offer free health care, or medical services at a reduced rate. Some bills may be based on a sliding scale. Find ways to get prescriptions, medical and dental care, and other health care services.

Catholic Charities of Arkansas - (501) 664-0340. Little Rock. This center even offers bilingual medical clinics for Americans of Spanish or Latin American descent.

Harmony Health Clinic - This center provides a community clinic for those without insurance or limited income, and offers them access to quality medical care at no cost to patients in a private, community-based clinic. Call (501) 375-4400. Click here for additional medical bill help.

Westside Medical Clinic - Open certain days. Call (501) 664-0340

Or find more Pulaski County clinics and health centers if the locations above can’t meet your medical needs.

Food Banks, thrift stores and pantries in Pulaski County Arkansas

The following churches, non-profits, and agencies may provide food, clothing, household items, or other aid to Little Rock and county residents. Or click here to find other food banks in Pulaski County.

Fishnet Missions - (501) 983-9000. Based in Jacksonville. May provide food, free meals, and even delivery services.

Bullock Temple - (501) 375-1581

Crystal Hill Baptist Church - (501) 445-0669. Little Rock based facility runs a community food pantry.

Helping Hands of Little Rock - (501) 372-4388