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Financial assistance programs in Alabama.

Get financial help, grant money to help pay bills and free stuff in all Alabama cities and counties. Find free money for paying housing costs, energy or utility bills, or a mortgage. Or get free food, a car to get to work, health care and social services for pay bills. Find places that offer financial assistance near you in AL.

Low-income families, seniors, single moms and the disabled will get support. There is emergency financial help as well as long term assistance in Alabama. There may be funds to pay for rent to stop homeless as well as free furniture. Or job training is combined with car payment assistance or free gas cards for work. Charities also have free furniture, clothes, as well as debt help or credit repair services.

Get assistance with bills or housing, free items, or grant money in AL

Social Services from Department Human Resources - A number of low income government assistance programs are provided. Get help with medical bills, housing/rent, emergency cash payments, transportation for work and other assistance. Learn more on Alabama public assistance.

  • Money is provided for free to qualified low-income families. The state, as well as some non-profits, offer emergency funds to help pay bills, with the money only offered to families in AL that are facing a hardship and meet other qualifications. Locate other ways to get free money for a hardship.

Financial and Emergency Assistance - A number of resources, including counseling, rental assistance and limited amounts of cash, may be provided by the Salvation Army to those who need help with basic needs. The charity organization has dozens of locations across Alabama. Read more about the Alabama Salvation Army.

Assistance for low-income tenants or the homeless - Get emergency rental assistance from state of AL resources as well as local charities. There are funds to help the elderly, seniors and people with no money pay for housing. Grants and other financial help is offered, and learn more on rental assistance in Alabama.

  • Homeless Prevention Programs and Eviction Assistance - Funding from HUD and the Continuum of Care is available in Alabama. Non-profits will offer free legal support to tenants, emergency funds to pay rent to stop an eviction, as well as security deposits for a new low income home or apartment. More on Alabama eviction prevention and homeless assistance.

 

 

 

  • Housing Vouchers - Alabama low income residents can get a portion of their rent paid from Housing and Urban Development section 8 housing vouchers. Additional services may be case management, self-sufficiency and other support, including for disabled individuals and lower income elderly. Click more information Alabama section 8 HUD vouchers.

Free Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) - The Alabama office of Child Care Subsidy manages the state’s child care program. The goal of this government assistance program is to provide Alabama’s lower and moderate income families with access to both quality and affordable child care services so that these families can participate in work, training, and educational activities. This program can help pay for child care related bills and expenses. (334) 242-1310, or more on free child care assistance in Alabama.

Legal Assistance - Legal Services of Alabama offers free legal advice, lawyers and counseling for civil cases. The organization has volunteer attorneys that will work closely with individuals, for free, to ensure they have full access to legal representation. Learn more on free legal aid from Alabama lawyers.

Family Assistance Program - Provides financial assistance, government cash aid and grants to families to help them meet basic needs. It focuses on families with a dependent child under age 18 or age 19 if the student is a full time student in a secondary school, such as a vocational school or taking technical training. It supports families whose income and resources do not meet state standards. Call (334) 242-1773

Alabama Energy Bill Assistance Programs - The low income, elderly, disabled, and others facing a hardship may be able to qualify for help paying utility bills. The energy companies that operate in the state all offer some form of financial assistance or cash grants. Learn more on Alabama utility bill assistance programs.

  • Energy Company Assistance Programs - Utility companies that operate in Alabama provide customers with grants and weatherization services. Get information on Alabama energy bill assistance programs.
  • Low Income Energy Bill Assistance and Free Weatherization - Conservation - LIHEAP is the primary government assistance grant program. Weatherization is also a free conservation service. Between the two programs, they provide funds to pay electric or energy bills, free conservation for homes, and support for ow income families, the disabled and seniors. More on Alabama LIHEAP energy bill help.

 

 

 

Lifeline Telephone Discounts - The state and FCC provide help with phone bills, in the form of a discount, to low income families and the working poor. There may also be assistance for paying connection fees. Continue read Alabama Lifeline program.

Help for Disability in Alabama - The state offers assistance for residents with a disability. Financial aid as well as government benefits can help low income individuals with needs such as housing, food, or utilities. Several departments coordinate home care, vocational training, and offer respite services as well. More on disability benefits in Alabama.

Financial help in AlabamaHelp for Seniors - Adults over 55 years of age, the elderly, and senior citizens can receive assistance. Alabama programs can help with medical care and bills, food, prescriptions, and other needs specific to seniors. More on Alabama Agency on Aging resources are offered as well.

Free Transportation - Charities, government programs and non-profits provide financial help to fix a car for a person to get to work or an auto mechanic in Alabama will repair the car for free. There are also places that give away a free car, truck or vehicle to the low income. Find where to get a free car.

Free Food Pantries and Food Banks - Get free or low cost food, groceries, perishable items and more from food banks that are located around the state. More on Alabama free food banks.

SNAP Food Stamp Program in Alabama - The goal is to end hunger and also to improve nutrition by providing monthly food benefits to eligible lower income households. Cash aid, EBT cards and grants are meant to help families buy the food and groceries they need for good health. Call (334) 242-1310, or find details on free school lunches and breakfasts for students.

Job Training, Government Grants, and Case Management in Alabama - A number of community action agencies can help low income families and people faced with a crisis. Counselors can help them look for jobs, apply for government or charitable grants for paying bills, and offer other support. More details on Alabama community action agencies.

  • Unemployed residents and individuals looking to gain new skills can receive career and job placement assistance from the state. Career counselors provide free referrals, help clients register for training, and offer several other employment services. Read job training in Alabama.

 

 

 

Foreclosure Advice and Counseling - Homeowners in many parts of Alabama can receive free legal advice and mortgage assistance. In certain cases attorneys may even be able to deal directly with your lender or bank. Read more on getting mortgage help in Alabama.

Debt Reduction and Credit Counseling - Alabama is served by a number of federal government certified credit counseling agencies. The non-profit organizations can help individuals eliminate and consolidate debts, pay off loans, improve credit scores, and much more. Click here for free credit counseling in Alabama.

Help in local Alabama counties and cities

Select a city or county below to find local resources. As charities as well as government agencies provide emergency financial help for bills, social services and free stuff at a local level in Alabama.

Autauga County (Prattville)

Baldwin County (Bay Minette)

Barbour County (Clayton)

Bibb County (Centreville)

Blount County (Oneonta)

Bullock County (Union Springs)

Butler County (Greenville)

Calhoun County (Anniston)

Cherokee County (Centre)

Clarke County (Grove Hill)

Coffee County (Elba)

Colbert County (Tuscumbia)

Conecuh County (Evergreen)

Covington County (Andalusia)

Crenshaw County (Luverne)

Cullman County

Dale County (Ozark)

 

 

 

De Kalb (Fort Payne)

Elmore County (Wetumpka)

Escambia County (Brewton)

Etowah County (Gadsden)

Fayette County

Geneva County

Greene County (Eutaw)

Hale County (Greensboro)

Houston County (Dothan)

Jackson County (Scottsboro)

Jefferson County (Birmingham)

Lamar County (Vernon)

Lauderdale County (Florence)

Lee County (Opelika)

Lowndes County (Hayneville)

Madison County (Huntsville)

Marion County (Hamilton)

Marshall County (Guntersville)

Mobile County

Monroe County (Monroeville)

Montgomery

Morgan County (Decatur)

Pike County (Troy)

Russell County (Phenix City)

 

 

 

Shelby County (Columbiana)

St. Clair County (Ashville and Pell City)

Talladega County (Talladega)

Tuscaloosa County

Walker County (Jasper)

Washington County (Chatom)

Wilcox County (Camden)

Winston County (Double Springs)

More low-income assistance programs in Alabama

There are other organizations that help struggling people, including by giving out grant money to pay for bills or housing, job programs, help with finding benefits and more. The Alabama United Way has a free intake and referral services to use for help. Call 334-269-4505 for information on local, emergency assistance programs.

 

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