Assistance programs in Pope County AR.
Anyone that is struggling in Pope County can get help to pay their bills (rent, transportation, utilities, etc.) as well as free stuff to help them make it through a hardship. Find churches, charities and government agencies that provide financial assistance near you in Russellville as well as across Pope County.
Get help in the Russellville area with bills, rent, free food, and more
HELP Network - The non-profit agency provides financial help with gas costs including offering propane. The charity also will give rent payment assistance to families and individuals as well as other aid. In addition, emergency temporary lodging is offered for adults with children and the agency provides assistance with one utility bill payment. The organization also provides prescription expense vouchers, excluding psychological and pain medication. The address is 312 S Boulder Ave, Russellville, AR 72801. Phone (479) 967-7890
Area Agency on Aging West Central Arkansas - The agency helps older adults including seniors over the age of 60 to locate independent and semi-independent living facilities. The non-profit also offers meals on Wheels, Medicare applications and other social services. The Pope County organization, which is at 915 S Arkansas Ave, Russellville, AR 72801, also assists with paying for utility bills. Call (479) 967-9300, or look here for legit ways for seniors over 60 to get money.
The Salvation Army - Russellville Corps - This agency, which covers support Pope County, provides emergency shelter in crisis situations for people without homes or families. They run a free food pantry on site as well. In addition, the non-profit also offers temporary utility bill payment assistance after a major disaster that may have been experienced by the applicant. Other resources may be referrals to security deposit programs, loans, free holiday goods, rent money for tenants in People County and much more. Phone number is (479) 968-5358. The location is 1801 S Arkansas Ave, Russellville, AR 72801. More on Pope County Salvation Army.
Arkansas River Valley Area Council, Inc. (ARVAC) - Programs offered from the community action of People County are extensive. The goal is to offer short term grant money to help low-income families pay the bills while long term support is arranged. The programs are as follows.
- Emergency utility bill help from the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP). This is a service that can provide financial help for utility connection fees.
- Funds may also be available to pay a bill if the customer has a shutoff notices or when a propane tank is below 10% capacity. Another option is the Regular Assistance component, which provides financial assistance for paying energy bills eligible households with a one-time per year payment to the household's energy supplier. Find other ways to get help with electric bills.
- Emergency Food Assistance which can help people in a crisis get groceries, hot meals, or even infant formula.
- Another federal government funded program is the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. This assistance program is used to help families and individuals who are threatened to be evicted or foreclosed upon, or funds can help pay past due utility or energy bills. The assistance provided is in the form of a one-time payment paid to the mortgage company, the landlord, or the power or utility company.
- Case workers focuses on financial stability. Get tips on bankruptcies, offer credit counseling, debt management plans, and foreclosure assistance Also, learn about ways to get back on track with your mortgage. More on assistance with home loans from mortgage programs.
There are other social services offered too, including job training, day care vouchers, and also free cars or trucks in your area. The main office is at 227 SR 333, Russellville, AR 72802. Dial (479) 219-5292.
The Riverview United Way, based in Russellville, helps anyone in need find resources. The non-profit has information on everything from government benefits to medical care, income tax help, educational programs and more. The details on the Peope County organization are here. https://rivervalleyunitedway.org/.
Russellville Housing Authority has long term rent assistance from section 8. They help people find an income based house or apartment to live in. The HUD office is at 115 S Denver Ave, Russellville, AR 72801. Phone: (479) 968-5440
Lake Hills Church has a free clothes closet as well as food pantry. People with no moeny can get work or school clothes, sneakers, coats and more, with some shelf stable food also offered at 1505 Marina Rd, Russellville, AR 72802. Call (479) 968-6003
Medical care from public clinics and the government is offered. Arkansas Department of Health - Public Health (Pope County) runs a community clinic for low income and people without insurance. Dial (479) 968-6004. There are vaccinations, basic medical check ups and other free services from 203 Weir Rd, Russellville, AR 72801.
Food banks and pantries give out groceries in Pope County. They help feed kids, adults, the homeless and others in need. The main centers include the following.
- First United Methodist Church (address is 304 S Commerce Ave, Russellville, AR 72801 and call (479) 968-1232). A food bank and soup kitchen is also at Main Street Mission (location is 1110 E 2nd St, Russellville, AR 72801 or dial (479) 968-8303)), and Russellville Missionary Baptist Church (call (479) 967-4038). All the locations all may be able to provide free food to people who need help.
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