Assistance programs Barry, Dade, and Dallas County
Find a list of resources (including financial help and free stuff) that can help low income families. Non-profit provide rent assistance or funds to pay utility bills in Barry as well as Dade County. Loan programs can assist with home repairs, security deposits, or transportation costs in Dallas County and the area too. Also find churches or charities that may provide free food or clothes, housing programs, and other assistance in the 3 county region.
Places for financial help with bills
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) provides support in the region. Neighborhood Centers from OACAC throughout Dade, Dallas, and Barry counties work closely with individuals and families to help anyone who needs help achieve self-sufficiency. There is emergency grant money to pay bills along with long term stability. Counseling and advice is free.
- Services offered by the local community action agency include one time emergency financial assistance to pay bills, including rent or utility. Mortgage relief is also offered in the Barry County MO area as well as money to help with other needs. Read more on free money for the working poor.
- Community action arranged Life Skills workshops, one-on-one Family Support and Targeted Coaching around employment.
- The Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation also runs the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Barry, Dallas, and nearby counties. which provides a one-time grant/financial payment for assistance with paying winter heating bills for low income eligible households. The other part of LIHEAP is the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP), which can help prevent a disconnection.
- Head Start is also offered, which can cover preschool, child care, and health issues for low income children.
Many other social services are provided. There is also referrals to other community programs, charities, or government programs. Call the community action agency at (417) 862-4314. Or look here for programs from Ozarks Area Community Action.
Salvation Army of Barry, Dade and Dallas County Missouri helps the homeless, working poor, single moms and others. Several different energy bill programs are offered, many in partnership with local utility companies. The programs include the following.
- Kansas Gas Service - The program they run is known as Gift of Warmth. There are certain low income standards that need to be met. There is financial help to pay gas and electric bills.
- Atmos Energy - The HeatShare utility/heating bill assistance program was created by this power company and the Salvation Army administers it. The program runs from October 1 to April 30 of each and every year, and funds are limited. So apply early.
- HeatShare - This program is available across Kansas. It is a utility bill assistance program that is administered through local Salvation Army office including in Barry County. The programs really serves as a safety net for households who need a helping hand and can show that provable need, and if they have no other options to turn to for help. Assistance can be offered to the low income for heating, cooling, electric, and all forms of utility bills.
- Emergency rent assistance - Funds can help pay for rent, housing costs, mobile home lots and more in Barry, Dallas, and Dade County,
- Food banks and pantries - The Salvation Army has information on local food banks and pantries in Missouri. Get free food, groceries, perishable items, and other aid from a local Missouri food pantry.
- Seasonal assistance programs are available. The Salvation Army can offer everything from free Christmas toys to backpacks for of school supplies through Dallas and nearby Counties. Or get free Christmas meals, Thanksgiving turkey dinners, and more.
Other programs, such as adult rehab, homeless shelters and free school supplies are offered. Call the nearest Salvation Army at (479) 636-8522 or (417) 862-5509.
Central Community United Methodist Church has free stuff for the low-income and limited emergency financial help. The church provides money to help pay a utility bill, car repair or rent through the Emergency Food and Shelter Grant Program. Financial aid can also be used to pay for food and water bills. Call (417) 858-6707 for additional details. (417) 858-6707. The address is 25682 State Hwy YY, Shell Knob, MO 65747.
Community Action Dallas County Neighborhood Center provides various social services. It is a free food bank for groceries, baby formula, and holiday food baskets. There are also free grants to help people pay bills, meals for the homeless, and a clothing closet. The location is N Pine St, Buffalo, MO 65622 or dial (417) 345-7964.
Free medical or dental services from the Dallas County Walk-In Clinic are offered. This is a federally qualified, sliding fee medical center. However people with no money or insurance can get free care, including physicals, immunizations, OBGYN, and even dental or root canals from 201 Ash St, Buffalo, MO 65622. Referrals to other medical is provided too. Call (417) 345-6100, or locate a free income based clinic in your area.
Missouri Department of Social Services, or DSS, has a few offices in the region. Whether free government money from TANF - Temporary assistance, medical care from Medicaid, SSI grant money or something else, the government office can help. A focus is on the unemployed, elderly, and families living in poverty. There are also SNAP applications and food programs, and look here for Missouri MYDSS benefits.
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