St. Vincent de Paul assistance programs in Arkansas.
Members of the church and St. Vincent in Arkansas can provide help to those who are less fortunate. The church-run Society offers emergency financial help, free food, household goods, and emotional support to people who are struggling with daily needs. It can range from financial assistance for basic needs to food, referrals, or just a kind ear to listen. Even though the resources are limited, the Arkansas conferences of St. Vincent de Paul as listed below with contact information make every effort to reach as many people as they can.
If you are found to be qualified, members of St. Vincent will visit families and individuals in their homes who are in need of emergency financial assistance or who need help obtaining basic needs. All services offered are confidential and are offered with respect and consideration. What makes the Society effective in Arkansas is its community-level approach. Each conference raises its own funding, knows the needs of its neighborhoods, and offers support in a personal and respectful way
Type of financial help offered
As indicated, resources are limited, especially when it comes to financial aid. For those individuals who are in need of emergency rent or utility bill assistance, interested residents will need to meet all requirements. After the application, if you are found to be qualified and if funding is available, then the St. Vincent de Paul organization, its churches and volunteers will schedule a home visit as soon as possible. Over the course of this process they will determine what type of financial assistance that they can offer.
- Emergency financial help for utilities (e.g., electric, water) or rent when imminent eviction or shut-off is at risk is often a core St. Vincent program in Arkansas. The assistance is offered without discrimination on the basis of race, religion or national origin, and the home-visit model emphasizes dignity, respectful conversation, and identification of need rather than simply dispensing aid. The visit can also help people find other organizations in AR for emergency rent payment help.
Many Society of Saint Vincent churches in Arkansas also run food pantries. For those who are struggling with feeding themselves or their families, call a center below for referrals to local pantries. In general, families can receive food or groceries up to once a month. Conditions will need to be met such as proof of residency, identification, and hardship. No financial assistance for paying bills will given out at any food pantry.
- Many of the pantries will also pass out paper goods, personal hygiene products and diapers. Most of those items are donated from individuals and local vendors. For example, the United Way Gift In Kind Warehouse, Walmart, and the Arkansas Food Bank with its locations all partner with St. Vincent. In addition, they have also begun receiving support from the federal government USDA Commodities Program. Food is offered monthly, without discrimination to gender, age or religion.
Contact information - locations of St. Vincent centers and churches in Arkansas
To request help, people in Arkansas start by contacting the conference that serves their address. The intake process usually begins by phone. Volunteers ask for basic details about the need, the size of the household, the current bill or notice, and the reason for the hardship.
The statewide coordination point is the Society of St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Arkansas in Rogers. Its current listing is 1416 W Poplar St, Rogers, AR 72758 phone (479) 636-4020. You can read the diocesan directory entry at https://www.dolr.org/boards-organizations. Or try a center below.
Mother Teresa, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 1416 W. Poplar, Rogers, Arkansas 72758, call (479) 616-1242. Supports Rogers and Lowell County.
St. Albert, 21 Park Rd, Heber Springs, AR 72543. Phone: (501) 362-2914 or call (501) 362-8751
St. John the Baptist, 589 W Grand Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901, call (501) 623-6201 for intake for this Hot Springs County St. Vincent center.
St. Michael, 49 Tekakwitha, Cherokee Village, AR 72529. Phone: (870) 257-2850. Programs are offered for all of Sharp County, including Cherokee Village, Ash Flat, Hardy, Williford, Evening Shade, and Mamoth Springs.
St. Peter the Fisherman is located at 201-237 Dyer St, Mountain Home, AR 72653. Call (870) 424-0926. Supports Baxter and Marion Counties. Resources are also available for Mountain Home, Gassville, Flippin, Lakeview, Bull Shoals, Henderson, and Yellville.
St. Stephen Benevolent is based at 1300 N.E. J St., Bentonville, Arkansas 72712. Phone (479) 696-9361. Counties include Bentonville, Bella Vista, and Centerton.
St. Anne Catholic Church of Little Rock covers the city and surrounding counties, including Pulaski. The parish is at 6150 Remount Rd, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118. Phone (501) 753-3977. More on Society of Saint Vincent Little Rock emergency help.
St. Anne's Conference Inc., 1844 Hwy. 62 West, Berryville, Arkansas 72616. Phone (870) 423-3572. Services are offered in Carroll County, including Berryville, Eureka Springs, Holiday Island, and Green Forrest.
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