Salvation Army emergency assistance programs Greene County and Springfield.
Families in a crisis, or living in or near poverty, can get help from the Greene County Missouri Salvation Army. The charity organization offers both short term, emergency assistance (rent, utility bills, medications, etc.) from Social Services as well as long term, anti-poverty fighting case management. Programs offer solutions to the disabled as well as non-disabled, youth as well as elderly, and individuals all between...no discrimination takes place.
Financial help and Greene County social services
However, in order to get financial aid from Social Services in Springfield for paying for housing, bills, or medical needs, the client needs to participate in a self-sufficiency service. This will ensure that the family is giving the tools they need to achieve personal as well as financial success. As any Springfield Salvation Army resources are one time, short term solutions.
What may be offered includes free food (on Wednesdays), rent or energy bill help for housing related issues, information on affordable or free health insurance as well as prescription medications, advocacy, mental health case management and referrals to other local Greene County based community resources. There is also free clothes, winter coats, diapers, and gasoline cards too. As the charity is one of the many options in the region, any of which may or may not be able to assist the family. Much of the funding for their bill paying programs comes from the sale of goods at the thrift store.
The Springfield Missouri Salvation Army food pantry assists both families as well as individuals in the community. The hours and days of the week change (it is mostly Wednesday), but it is generally from Monday to Friday. Call for the latest. The address is 1707 West Chestnut Expressway.
When qualified, there may be enough groceries to last 3 days. There are also applications provided for public benefits ranging from WIC vouchers to SNAP food stamps. Staff also help clients meet other non-food item needs. Examples of what the pantry may have in those cases includes diapers, cleaning products, hygiene supplies, and even free infant formula. Any assistance given, for this or another request from the client, is based on individual need. Flexibility is also given by those with special diets or the homebound.
The soup kitchen serves free nutritionally balanced lunches as well as breakfasts at Harbor House or the pantry. There are different programs available and they focus on different participants. There are meals for the homeless as well as hungry seniors. Both of them have different components to them. Not only are hot meals served by the Greene County Salvation Army, but there is other support too. Senior citizens over the age of 55 can also get food from the Senior Citizens Lunch Program. They include:
-Computer instruction to help people apply for job, take training, or seek financial aid.
-Health and Wellness, includes exercise and strength training, yoga, and more.
-Participants from Salvation Army services get basic medical care too such as enrollment into diabetic support, health monitoring and education.
-Food is served along with recreational activities. Topics may be crafts, ceramics, music, as well as field trips in Missouri and spiritual programs and personal enrichment.
-Other meals are offered too, and find free Salvation Army soup kitchens.
Hundreds of volunteers, both individuals and businesses, make the Christmas and Thanksgiving season happen for struggling families. The Salvation Army Springfield operates holiday meal boxes, given Angel Tree and Adopt a toy programs, and more. There is also a Toy Shop.
Kids who qualify can be given free clothes, book, Christmas gifts, a toy and a stocking stuffer. They also arrange for holiday dinners, such as volunteers that serve turkeys and all the toppings. Some families are even given a gift card to get food from a local grocery store for a holiday dinner. Also, kids under the age of 14 can use the after school camp or Summer camp, which includes fieldtrips, a free computer lab, meals, outdoor activities and more.
Homeless assistance and Salvation Army short term housing
Springfield Salvation Army emergency shelters combine housing and other support services. One program is Harbor house at 36 North Booneville Avenue, Springfield Missouri. The charity will provide both overnight, temporary emergency housing. There is also hot meals from the Frontline feeding Program.
In addition to the bed to sleep in, the church gives out other support ranging from counseling services, on-site referral for treatment and services, outreach as well as case management, job programs, and more. During the cold Green County winters, cold weather shelters are run by the Salvation Army as well as East Sunshine Church of Christ.
Adult Rehabilitation is for a wide variety of needs. The Springfield Missouri Salvation Army helps with abuse matters, such as alcohol or drugs. People who enroll into the centers will need to pay low costs for this, or insurance may be used too. Clients are given shelter, meals, clothing, and free medical care from local clinics. The center will also allow clients to engage in work therapy. The Salvation Army takes a holistic approach to dealing with the client in the center.
A host of other Springfield Missouri Salvation Army social services are arranged. They include referral to case management services or grants for bills, transportation to a doctor or job from volunteers, a low cost thrift store, disaster relief, advocacy, employment, as well as other community resources. The Greene County Salvation Army Family Store is where anyone can shop for gently, used cost goods. Or find a list of other free Missouri employment programs for income.
Applications
For more details on this assistance program, the main Greene County Salvation Army Thrift Store and Social Service center is at 1737 S. Campbell Avenue, Springfield MO 65807. Or call 417-866-9426 for more information.
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