Salvation Army emergency assistance programs Alexandria and Rapides Parish.
The Salvation Army is a leading church based charity in Rapides Parish. They offer everything from emergency rent assistance to grants to pay utility bills, free food, hot meals, a homeless shelter and more. Volunteers, professional social workers, and others from the organization work to help the less fortunate with everything from their basic needs to advice, mentoring, and referrals. There are also seasonal programs including free Christmas gifts, Thanksgiving turkeys and school supplies.
Other resources are offered by the Salvation Army in Alexandria. The key services that are offered from the Rapides Parish Salvation Army will include the following.
Emergency help from Salvation Army in Alexandria
Thrift store – Volunteers work here several days per week. The site is open to the public, and it sells everything from vintage clothing to furniture, birthday toys, kitchen utensils, winter attire, and much more. Anyone can shop there, and donations as well as volunteers from Rapides Parish are always needed.
Youth Development – Rapides Parish children from low income families or single parent households often use these Salvation Army programs. The options include a summer camp, after school care, free government grants to pay for daycare, mentoring, and even homework counseling from teachers.
Free Thanksgiving, Christmas, and School programs – The Salvation Army center in Alexandria of course has the free food pantry and clothing bank for this (see below). They also have other programs that they are involved with, and they include Angel Tree as well as Adopt a Family, which provide free gifts or presents to children. Students from K to 12 can also get free school supplies or backpacks.
Emergency financial assistance – This is rare, but using money from the Family Store, some assistance may be available. It generally covers utility or water bills, rent, medications, and any emergency which could lead to homelessness. There are also programs such as financial help from Louisiana utility companies.
When applying for help, the following information should be available. The process will require proof of income, residency, as well as identification from all household members. If there is an eviction or disconnection letter (from landlord or utility company) please be sure to bring it. The salvation Army also wants to be sure the recipient can pay future bills on their own too.
Free food and clothing – There tools used to provide this type of support include the clothing bank and free food pantry. Both are client choice, and this means clients will be able to select only what they need. What may be offered is as follows:
- -Canned groceries.
- -Perishable fruit, meats, vegetables, dairy, cheese, and similar goods.
- -Supplies for seniors (ensure) and newborns (baby formula).
- -School supplies and clothing, including uniforms, boots, hats, backpacks, and more.
- -Work attire for job seekers, and this may be free suits, dresses, slacks, and more.
Rapides Parish Salvation Army case management – Social workers meet with the client to go over their needs, and create some type of plan of action for getting them back on track. Whether financial, employment, or budgeting needs, various tasks are covered.
Referrals and information - They offer other support services too to the poor, unemployed, and struggling. Each application can be assessed on a one off basis. There may be assistance including the following:
- -Senior citizen supportive housing.
- -Volunteers can conduct nursing home visits for the sick, elderly, and disabled.
- -There is referrals to other government programs that operate in the region, and the Rapides Parish Salvation Army also has details on financial aid from charities, shelters in the area, and much more.
Salvation Army ministry and disaster programs
Disaster recovery – The Rapides Parish Salvation Army responds in both man made and natural disaster. They feed the “victims”, provide clothing, counseling, and try to uplift them during a difficult period of time.
Men and Women Ministry – The Salvation Army offers this program to help the community grow and develop. It provides counseling, faith-based practices, and other support to people seeking a new direction or to improve themselves.
Applying to help and contact for Alexandria Salvation Army
For more details on what the charity can or can't do, the church can be reached at the following location of 620 Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301. Or the Salvation Army in Rapides Parish phone number is 318-442-0445.
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