Salvation Army assistance programs Grady County and Chickasha.
Social workers from the Grady County Salvation Army help income qualified residents or those facing a crisis, regardless of age, gender, or race. Whether it is a box of free food, Christmas toys for a child, rent or utility bill help, or information on job programs in the Grady County or Chickasha region, assistance is provided to the best of their ability. The faith based charity is one of the region's leading organizations to turn to for support during difficult times.
The primary programs available to needy families are below. Other than the low cost thrift store, the resources provided are intended to be a hand-up, meaning it is short term relief so the family can get back on track. In order to get the most effective support, the Salvation Army client should explore, and solve, what was causing their hardship to begin with.
Locate financial help for food, free groceries, pantries and social services
On site there are a number of free food assistance programs available. Emergency needs can be met by a pantry as well as Salvation Army food kitchen. However these two services will only help feed a family for a number of days and are not long term solutions.
So while the Salvation Army Grady County free food pantry may help in a crisis, the case workers will also tend to refer the client to other benefits. One of the most widely used is SNAP food stamps, and this public assistance program will help pay for a portion of groceries going forward. Another resource often used by low income parents to pay for baby formula is the WIC program.
The pantry is stocked based on donations from the greater Grady County community. The location will only be able to provide families what they have on site. Some of what is provided, and may be served to families, includes the following. There can be canned meats (such as ham or chicken), Peanut Butter, Cereal, beans, Rice, cereal, milk, baby formula and the like.
Salvation Army of Grady County provides case management to their clients, and others can apply for this service as well. This is the tool used to break the cycle of poverty, homelessness, and dependency on government aid and/or charitable assistance. Using the process that has been created over the years in Chickasha as well as the state of Oklahoma, the client will go through a comprehensive assessment of their needs, challenges, and barriers. Whether it is credit counseling or information on employment services in the community, the Salvation Army staff from the Grady County will try to help.
Basic needs and financial help is available, as resources allow. When seeking assistance from the Salvation Army of Grady County, they will require proof of income as well as hardship. The funds are very limited and is focused on housing (assistance with rent, mortgages or utilities), medical, employment costs and related. While in an ideal world they could assist anyone that needs it, the fact is only a small portion of clients will be qualified for financial aid or a voucher for the free use of the thrift store. Locate a list of free rent assistance programs.
Chickasha Salvation Army low cost and free items
The thrift, or Family store, sells items to the general public. People and businesses donate clothing, furniture, shoes, winter jackets, and more to the Salvation Army. The items are repackaged to be sold if they meet the standards of the charity. Based on the sale of these goods, financial aid is provided for bills or rental needs.
Any money paid out is made directly to the vendor or landlord. The client will never receive funds. Cash aid may be used to pay for expenses such as rent, energy or heating bills, or life saving medications. In some cases a voucher for a local bus pass is given too. When the Grady County Salvation Army can't help, referrals are given. Other non-monetary/seasonal aid is as follows.
-Christmas programs – They Salvation Army will provide free holiday meals, toys from the Angel Tree, gift cards, and support to the homebound.
-Thanksgiving meals in Chickasha and the county – These are organized by the Salvation Army. Turkeys, toppings, and other holiday support is provided by volunteers.
-Free back to school supplies – The Salvation Army and partners hold fund raisers. Based on the results, everything from uniforms to notebooks and educational tools are distributed to children. Or find other places for free school supplies or uniforms near you.
-Coats during the winter for children as well as senior citizens.
During times of disaster or crisis, the Salvation Army mobilizes to assist both those impacted as well as first responders. The organization brings a number of programs to the table in Grady County in an effort to help. Whether it is a hot meal, bottle of water, or vouchers to shop at a thrift store for new furniture, there is support available. They often sent up tents as well in which information on their services is disbursed.
Contact and applying to Grady County Salvation Army resources
Many other forms of assistance are offered. Whether someone needs referrals to utility bill assistance programs, a box of groceries, or just kindness of a social worker, the Grady County Salvation Army may meet those needs from their office at 2402 South 16th Street Chickasha, OK 73018. Or call 405-224-5647.
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