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Kanawha County assistance programs
Several organizations in Charleston and Kanawha County West Virginia offer aid and assistance to people in need of help. Qualified individuals can get grants to help them pay for rent, utilities, food, and even prescription medicine. In addition, most of these non-profit organizations can refer people to other government assistance programs.
Especially in these difficult times, the demand for help is extensive, and it continues to increase. Many of the people who are now struggling, and asking for support, have never had to do so before. You should never hesitate to ask for help when times are tough. Find information and details on various charities and resources that are available to local residents.
Emergency assistance programs
The Capital Resource Agency, Elk Valley Office, which can be contacted at 304.548.5392, offers several services. Applicants can get help to pay for their rent, free food, money for paying heating and utility bills, and even prescription medications. They can even counsel homeowners on how to get mortgage help.
Mountain Mission (304.344.3407) also offers funds to people who are facing a crisis situation. Apply for emergency assistance, including funds to pay back rent, utilities, food, clothing, and free prescription medication for struggling individuals and families who live in North Charleston, Tyler Mountain, and those who live anywhere from Sissonville Road to the Jackson County line.
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Nitro-St. Albans Care and Share also administers assistance programs for those who live in the Nitro and St. Albans areas. 304.755.2280
The Charleston West Virginia Salvation Army offers money to pay rent, utilities, mortgage assistance, free clothing, footwear, incidental household items, food assistance, and transportation help in specific cases, furniture as available, various types of sundry requests, and more. 304.343.4548
Apply for help at South Charleston Community Civic Council. They administer emergency assistance programs for individuals and families in South Charleston, Alum Creek, Tornado, and parts of St. Albans and Charleston. They can also refer people to other government programs or charities.
Another option is the Tyler Mountain/Cross Lanes Community Services. Contact this non-profit agency at 304.776.5813. They help people in Cross Lanes, Tyler Mountain, and surrounding areas, and can assist with rent arreages, prescription drugs, unpaid utility bills, and food. Or click here to find prescription assistance programs.
Weatherization Program
This is another service that is offered by Capital Resource Agency, Inc. They administer the Weatherization program, which provides assistance for low-income individuals, seniors, and the disabled in West Virginia. This federal government funded program assists qualified families or individuals by performing some energy conserving and weatherization work in their homes to improve energy efficiency and help them lower their energy bills. These services and updates can include repair and/or replacement of furnaces and air conditioners, repair and/or replacement of windows, and installing new insulation in the home. Phone number is 304.548.5392.
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Job Training
Government funds from the stimulus plan, formally called the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), have been extended to Capital Resource Agency, Inc. so that they can offer low income residents of Kanawha job training programs. The program, known as "Avenues to Employment", are completely free to low income participants.
The "Avenues to Employment" Programs include assistance starting in-home day cares, Certified Nursing Assistant classes, LPN educational supports, ,job placement, career development, and family development, as well as a partnership with Skylink to train technicians for DirecTV installations and opportunities.
Dental Care
Receive free dental care for school-age children, low income and the elderly. The Kanawha Dental Health Council, Inc. provides this service to meet individuals dental needs. Call them at 304.348.6613.
Other Programs
Receive free schools, clothes, and uniforms for school aged children from the Kanawha County Schools Shoe Fund. This organization can be reached at 304.348.1342, and they want to ensure that children have the supplies and clothes they need to be successful in school.
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