Salvation Army assistance programs Davidson County North Carolina.
A church – charity in Davidson County that helps struggling families is the Salvation Army. They are a Christian Faith group, and everything from emergency rent or energy bill help to free school supplies for kids, shelter for the homeless, Christmas toys, and case management services (among other programs) may be offered. There is also a low cost Family – Thrift store on site.
Donations, the sale of goods (like clothes and furniture) at the thrift store, and volunteers help keep the Davidson County and Lexington Army operating. The money and works funds everything from the financial aid programs to general operations.
Financial assistance from Salvation Army
While the Salvation Army does try to help as many applicants and struggling families in Davidson County as possible, the fact is that funds are limited. Funding also comes and goes, and many applicants are unable to be assisted.
Lexington area income qualified residents, with proof of identification, documentation of income from all sources, information on all family members, etc. may apply. When possible, there can be the following forms of one time, emergency financial assistance.
- -Funds to help pay rent or a mortgage. There is also homeless prevention and rehousing in North Carolina.
- -Utility bill help, including for electric, water, or light.
- -Some basic medical care, and the Salvation Army in Davidson County can offer free vouchers for medications, applications to discount cards or referrals to free community clinics.
- -Work expenses including gas vouchers, car repairs, a ride to work, and more.
- -Help recovering and responding to a disaster or assistance for alcohol and substance abusers.
Those tend to be the most commonly requested needs. When it comes to food or hunger prevention, the Davidson County Salvation Army helps there too. See below. But other critical, mostly life threatening bills or housing needs may be paid by the Salvation Army on a case by case basis, as funds allow.
Free seasonal programs, case management, basic needs and social services in Davidson County
A number of services, as well as “items” or “stuff” may also be given out for free too. This ranges from material items, like clothes, furniture, school supplies or Christmas toys along with free advice, case management, and non-financial support. Get free diapers, infant formula, wipes and other goods as well from the Salvation Army.
There are various criteria that clients need to meet as well, but the Salvation Army in Lexington tries to help the best they can. As above, the thrift store also helps pay for these programs too.
More details on these assistance programs is as follows. Often the clients who seek financial help, such as for their utilities or rent, also use these free services too.
- -Holiday programs, including free food baskets, Thanksgiving or Christmas meals, and toys or gifts from Angel Tree.
- -Advice and case management around employment, debt reduction, budgeting, money management and more.
- -Salvation Army Davidson County shelters, summer camps for children, and similar services.
- -Material items including back to school supplies, clothes, furniture, and much more.
- -Free soup kitchen serves hot meals, both for special events and year round.
- -Low income moms and parents can get help. Diapers and more. Locate free wipes near you.
Also keep in mind that if an applicant to the Davidson County Salvation Army is not given free items, say furniture or school items for their kid, the Family Store is open to the public. This is the location for anyone to shop at for low cost goods. While there is a cost, all sorts of goods that are gently used can be bought.
How to get assistance from Lexington and Davidson County Salvation Army
The main Salvation Army location for families, individuals, seniors, and struggling residents in Davidson County is at 314 W 9th Ave, Lexington, North Carolina 27292. For more information on their financial assistance programs, thrift store, or other services, call (336) 249-0336.
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