Assistance programs in Barbour, Geneva, and Coffee County Alabama
Get a listing of churches, charities, and government programs (both Alabama and federal) that can help the low income. There is money to pay utility bills or housing costs (rent, mortgages, deposits, etc.). Or get free stuff in Geneva, Barbour and Coffee County, grants and other aid. Find financial help near you in Barbour, Coffee and Geneva County.
Help with bills from community action
The community action agency of Barbour, Coffee, and Geneva County areas of Alabama is SEACAP, also known as the Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership. The non-profit agency that provides the low to moderate income as well as the working poor with financial help, grant money, and long term support.
- Some of the help offered by the non-profit include funds to pay your light, power bills, and utility bill assistance. Qualified low to moderate income households, seniors or the disabled in the region are provided financial assistance in the form of cash payments and grants. The funds are made directly to Alabama utility companies, landlords and companies.
- SEACAP provides home pre-purchase education on subjects that include financial literacy, budgeting, credit repair, and debt reduction. Also get referrals to such places as Alabama HUD counseling agencies and mortgage assistance programs in AL.
- The non-profit offers or can refer people to debt, foreclosure, and credit repair services. Various housing and credit counselors provide free foreclosure counseling and intervention services that may assist consumers in buying a home, saving it from default, or in general improving their housing conditions.
- SEACAP food pantries help feed families, kids, and the homeless in Coffee, Geneva and other counties. There are groceries, holiday meals and other applications, including to SNAP. Or look here for free food.
- Rent and mortgage assistance, as well as emergency shelter services are available to eligible individuals through the community action program. There is also money for security deposits as well as motel vouchers for free extended stay rooms.
In addition, Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership partners with the Wiregrass Area Food Bank through its Brown Bag Program. They also offer emergency food to individuals and families in need through local food banks, pantries, and other non-profits. Dial (334) 347-0881 for help.
Housing, rent, energy, and food assistance in the region
Christian Mission Centers, Inc. of Enterprise Alabama offers a few different services. Among them include a small amount of rent/mortgage payment assistance when a client has received an eviction notice. Get up to $50 for housing expenses. Access medications that can help with Heart, Blood Pressure, and Insulin. Free grocery boxes are offered to help those facing hunger until they receive their food stamps from the government. A thrift store is also on site. Call the Enterprise Alabama agency at (334) 393-2607. The location is 231 Geneva Hwy, Enterprise, AL 36330.
Coffee County Salvation Army of Ozark Alabama (call (334) 445-3070) runs a program that may be able to offer access to an assistance program. There is free stuff, such as food, groceries or school supplies. Or get immediate financial help and guidance to the low income and those in need of help in Coffee County.
- Some of the resources offered include free food, clothing, transportation, or vouchers for prescription medicines,. There are also hardship funds for paying utility & rental/mortgage assistance, shelter, burial, thrift store, and other emergency needs. The location is 1177 Andrews Ave # E, Ozark, AL 36360.
Local churches offer a multitude of assistance programs, primarily for utilities, shelter and free food. They feed the homeless, unemployed and elderly among others. There are also free clothes, hot meals and other support.
- First United Methodist Church of Enterprise is at 217 Main St, Enterprise, AL 36330. The parish helps people in need, and call ((334) 347-3467).
- First Baptist Church of Elba has a food pantry, soup kitchen and clothing closet. The charity is at 606 Simmons St, Elba, AL 36323. Call (334) 897-2246.
- Covenant Community Church is at 2667 Hickman Ave, Elba, AL 36323. Call ((334) 897-2288).
Family Service Center of Barbour - A few programs can provide financial assistance. The charity will help people pay rent, get back on track with their mortgage, or offer funds for their energy and light bill. Or get grant money for gas bill, and/or water bill.
- Some free or basic medical care is arranged. Prescription medications as well as vision and eye care is also offered. In total, any type of assistance is currently limited to one months worth of bills or expenses, and at most a one time yearly emergency occurrence in household that prevents client's ability to pay their monthly bills.
- Government child care help is offered. Parents with a job, or that are in training, can get free subsidies, vouchers, or day care assistance for a period of time. Locate emergency help with daycare.
Other help is provided by the center too. The location is 113 Jackson St, Eufaula, AL 36027. Phone: (334) 687-2896.
Good Samaritan Helping Hands is at 708 South Main Street, Enterprise Alabama 36330 helps low-income families. There is a food bank, clothing closet and grants. Free clothes for adults or kids, school supplies, sleeping bags for the homeless and other support is given too. Call 334) 477-3816.
Places for free food are available. A number of churches, food banks, soup kitchens, and pantries offer food to the working poor and low-income. They include: Elba Church of Christ, which is at 715 Troy Rd, Elba, AL 36323. Dial (334) 897-2057). Hillcrest Baptist Church is also at 500 Alberta St, Enterprise, AL 36330, and they give out free food, pet supplies and holiday food baskets too.
Free health and dental clinics in Coffee, Barbour, and Geneva
Clayton Family Health Center of Clayton Alabama is a federal government funded community clinic/health center. The non-profit provides care for you, even if you have no health, dental or medical insurance. Get eye exams, physicals, check ups and basic dental too. Patients of the center will only need to pay what they can afford to pay based on their medical bills, based on their income. Call (334) 775-3235 or (334) 566-8822.
Low-income insurance programs are available in counties in Geneva, Barbour and Coffee. Clinic staff can help people get Medicaid or Medicare benefits. There is also CHIP insurance for kids or teens, policies for single moms or the unemployed and other support. Find Alabama Medicaid free insurance.
Slocomb Family Health Center is another Federal Qualified Health Center that also has rural health programs for those who need medical care in eligible areas. They help adults on Medicaid, the homeless and patients with no insurance too. Dial (334) 886-3023.
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