Assistance programs Calhoun County Alabama.
Find information on local Calhoun County Alabama organizations that can help people pay their bills, get free stuff and save money. Low-income families can get help with paying back rent or an electric bill. There are also charities and churches that give out free clothes, food, transportation services and more. Get financial assistance in your area of Calhoun County.
Any emergency help, with housing or basic needs, is combined with job training and budgeting services. As the goal of the organizations in Oxford Alabama as well as Anniston is to offer both short term financial help and long term case management. Find details on these programs below.
Emergency assistance programs
Interfaith Ministries has one of its main goals, the mission of eliminating homelessness in the Anniston and Calhoun County region of Alabama. They do this by providing financial assistance for rent expenses. There is also money for utilities as well as mobile lot rent. The non-profit will also offer transportation services, free food and address other needs of low income families and others in the area who need aid. Call 256-237-1472. The location is 309 E 8th St, Anniston, AL 36207
The Community Action Agency of Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun & Cleburne Counties is another non-profit agency that can provide assistance. They offer applications to government grant money to pay bills, budgeting and employment resources and more. Examples of what is available in Calhoun County AL include the following.
- Weatherization assistance program - This is a federal government program that will help people reduce their monthly energy bills. Low income, elderly, and disabled families who apply and are found to be eligible for help can receive free energy conserving improvements to their homes, such as new windows, caulking of any drafts in your home, insulation, and other types of upgrades.
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program - This program is funded by both the federal government and the state of Alabama. It offers ongoing, regular financial assistance for utility bills and there is also a crisis component to will stop a shut off of power. Look here for more details on LIHEAP in Alabama.
- Community Action transportation programs help people with employment needs. Low-income families as well as single mothers, who need a vehicle can work, can get help. There are free refurbished cars or trucks, auto dealers with giveaways and other options. Learn more on how to get a free car with a low income.
- Budgeting and financial literacy is arranged. They show clients how to save money, shop smartly, use coupons and budget. Free workshops and sessions are held in Anniston.
The community action agency is part of the wider regional and statewide organization. The main location for Calhoun County is at 1427 Wilmer Ave, Anniston, AL 36201. Phone: (256) 237-4114.
Salvation Army of Anniston administers resources for the poor, unemployed, and low income in the Calhoun County region. Some basic needs can be met, including for food, groceries, hot meals, and shelter. While much more limited, financial assistance may be provided for paying rent or utility bills. Other basic needs include meals for students and free school supplies.
- The non-profit, faith based charity may sometimes not be able to help due to limited resources or the applicants qualifications. In that instance the case managers may refer clients to other programs in the Calhoun County Alabama region or maybe federal government resources, such as TANF cash assistance. The location will also encourage employment and strong families.
The main location is 404 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201. Call (256) 236-5643. Continue with more information on Salvation Army in Calhoun County.
The Right Place has a number of emergency programs. They offer grant money to help pay rent or a deposit. There are funds for electric or light bills, help getting an identification and free food and educational support. Or get vouchers for clothes, back to school backpacks for students in Calhoun County AL as well as other resources. The charity is at 105 W 15th St, Anniston, Alabama 36201. Call (256) 238-6231
State of Alabama rent relief programs also help tenants in Calhoun County AL. Several government and non-profit organizations have money to pay for back rent, a security deposit or other housing costs. There are other housing resources locally too, and locate AL emergency rent assistance programs.
Family Services Center only helps people with referrals from social services. They offer housing assistance to the disabled, seniors in Calhoun County and single moms. Get money for rent or moving costs. They also offer funds for utility deposits, help arrange for home repairs and other services from 105 W 15th St, Anniston, AL 36201. Call (256) 231-2240
Interfaith Ministries Free Dental Clinic provides services for low-income people who can’t afford to pay for dental bills or care. It also helps the uninsured. Persons will be screened in the Interfaith offices and can get free preventative cleanings, extraction and information on denture programs too. The location is 309 E 8th St, Anniston, AL 36207. Phone 256-237-1472.
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church gives away free beans and rice only a couple days per month. The distribution center is at 1000 West 18th Street Anniston, Alabama 36201. Call (256) 237-4011. However there are referrals to other places in AL for free food.
Baptist Service Center NW has a food pantry for Calhoun County. Free food, baby formula, groceries and even small personal toiletries are given out. The location is 201 Lenlock Lane, Anniston, AL 36206. Call (256) 847-3525
Word Alive has a free clothing closet, food bank, and thrift store. Vouchers are given out for furniture or get free clothes for low-income families, kids, or adults. There are also groceries, Christmas meals or toys for kids, and holiday baskets from 122 Allendale Rd, Oxford, Alabama 36203. Main phone: (256) 831-5280
Grace Episcopal Church also has a food bank and soup kitchen at 1000 Leighton Ave, Anniston, AL 36207. Get a box of groceries, pet food, produce and more. Call (256) 236-4457
Additional resources for low-income families
Struggling single people, or families, have other places they can turn to for financial help or material support. Whether grant money to pay bills or access to social services, the United Way in Anniston (call (256) 236-8229) can refer callers to other programs.
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