Wood County assistance programs

Parkersburg and Wood County West Virginia have received federal government funds to help increase and supplement emergency shelter and food programs for the newly unemployed in the county.

The increase level of government funding is intended to bring immediate help and relief to communities to address poverty, unemployment, and other needs in light of the economy. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are intended to bolster food aid, provide shelter, help with rent, mortgage payments and utility bill assistance programs for Wood County residents who have non-disaster related emergencies.

Aid and funds will be provided to charities and agencies as determined by the local Emergency Food and Shelter Program board, and people must apply to those agencies, such as the Salvation Army. Dial (304) 485-0669

Community Resources Inc., which is located in Parkersburg in Wood County WV, offers the following services. Rent eviction prevention services, CSBG & FEMA Emergency Assistance on utility termination, medical prescription vouchers. Other assistance programs include LIEAP Applications, Winter and School Coats for Kids, Emergency Food Pantry, School Supplies, Self-sufficiency Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs, School Clothing Vouchers, Information & Referral to community action agencies and other government programs, as well as Dental Assistance in West Virginia for those who quality. Community Resources of Wood County Inc. also have a Weatherization Program to help people save money on their energy bills. Call 304) 422-5339.

Catholic Community Services - A limited amount of funds are available from this Parkersburg West Virginia agency that can offer emergency financial assistance for paying utilities, prescription voucher assistance, a health care / MedsAccess program. Other services and resources may be available for special considerations on case by case basis. Call (304) 424-3457

 

 

 

In addition to the programs mentioned at the top of this page, the Wood County West Virginia Salvation Army may be able to provide Housing and Rental Assistance, Free Clothing or Groceries, Furniture/Household Goods, Prescriptions, Utility Bill Assistance, Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Daily Meals, and Holiday Gifts and Meals. Call (304) 485-4529.

A place to turn to for free or low cost health or medical care is the Good Samaritan Clinic, Inc. You need to call to make an appointment, and the clinic may be able to offer free medical or health care. The clinic is involved in providing primary health and dental care to the low income and uninsured as well as medically indigent in the community. Health or medical care services are provided to individuals or families who have no private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare or any type of government health insurance and have incomes that fall around certain government poverty limits. Call (304) 422-7357.