Assistance programs in Dillon County
Several charities, churches and government organizations help low-income families in Dillon County. They provide money to help pay back rent as well as funds for paying electric bills. Or find where to get free stuff ranging from food to daycare vouchers and more. Get financial help near you in Dillon County.
Organizations that help pay rent, utility bills and food costs
The Pee Dee Community Action Partnership may be able to help. Both emergency and long term help is arranged for struggling families or single adults.
- Energy bill help - The organization takes applications for the federal government funded Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Grants and funds are limited on are paid out to applicants on a first-come, first served basis to low income families. The agency prefers those appointments be made by telephone. There is also program that assist people with paying for heating and cooling bill during appropriate seasons.
- General financial assistance - The Pee Dee Community action agency also offers many financial resources under the Human Services Program. All grants that are offered to low to moderate income families are based on the availability of funds. It is possible to get help fixing a car or a low-cost loan for home repairs, vouchers for a motel room and more.
- Head Start - The community action program will help break the cycle of poverty by providing children of low-income individuals and families with the support they need. It is a comprehensive program to meet their educational, emotional, physical, nutritional and psychological needs.
- Low interest mortgages and home loans - People who need help with buying a home can turn to the Mutual Self-Help Housing project. The goal is to provide affordable housing to those who can qualify for homeownership. Applicants in Dillon County can find themselves with the low interest loan housing program that provides houses to low and moderate income people with no down payment and no closing costs.
- Housing and rent assistance - The non-profit is part of the Continuum of Care in Dillon County. They partner with churches and charities to both prevent evictions and support the currently homeless. There may be applications to financial help for expenses such as rent, water bills, or a security deposit. There is also referrals to other Rent Assistance in the area and national resources.
They also offer support in Dillon County from the Human Services Program, which includes a wide variety of tools for families living in poverty. When applying, you do need some documentation. Bring the following to the appointment including proof of income for last 30 days; proof of disability; Social Security cards of all household members; photo ID; and a current utility bill with account number or final disconnection notice. Call the community action agency at (843) 774-9038 for information on the assistance programs. The local office is at 126 N MacArthur Ave, Dillon, SC 29536. Or read more on the Pee Dee Community Action Partnership.
Catholic Charities of Dillon County may also offer support. They are part of the Pee Dee network as well, and everything from food to basic needs such as clothing and advice is provided, mostly by volunteers. From time to time, there may be some funds for bills in a crisis. Click for more information on Catholic Charities of Pee Dee SC.
Helping Hands has free food, groceries and meals as well as a small clothing closet for Dillon County. The charity helps the poor, unemployed and low-income. Get free work clothes or school uniforms, canned groceries and other support from 100 W Calhoun St, Dillon, SC 29536. Call (843) 841-2266. There is also a medical clinic too.
Salvation Army social services in Dillon County are available. The Christian, faith based group helps struggling people as well as families with kids, including single mothers. There is emergency help to pay for housing costs, including rent or utilities. There are also free Christmas toys, holiday food baskets as well as vouchers for gas or other basic needs in the area. The Pee Dee Salvation Army can be reached at (843) 662-4461, or look here for a list of SC Salvation Army assistance programs.
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