Salvation Army emergency assistance programs Kenosha County.
A leading social service charity in Kenosha County is the Salvation Army. The faith based organization helps the working poor and vulnerable in the community. There may be everything from free food to emergency financial assistance for bills, rent, or housing. Free seasonal support is offered too such as Christmas toys, back to school supplies, and holiday help.
Using money raised from the Red Kettle or the sale of goods from the thrift store, they try to feed, shelter, and give case management to the poor and those in a crisis. Some of the main programs available in the Kenosha County region are noted below.
The services include case management type help, which is a tool used for breaking the cycle of poverty. The Kenosha Salvation Army social workers will refer clients to places they can turn to for stability, whether it is a job or information on credit counseling agencies.
Basic needs for food, housing, and financial assistance from Salvation Army
Providing emergency homeless shelter/housing resources, financial assistance for bills or rent and free food is always an objective. The Salvation Army tries to make this happen as they believe everyone deserves a safe home and a meal(s) to eat daily. No matter the person's age or background, no one should go hungry. So the resources available around food and shelter include everything from lodging in Kenosha to the Salvation Army free food pantry.
Emergency, short term housing (including transitional) can be coordinated in the area, or nearby counties. This can house men, women, children, or people even recovering for a disaster such as their house burning down. While staying at a local shelter, some of which may be at churches, the guest is given a free hot meal and access to showers or hygiene needs. Other assistance can also be arranged.
When funding is available, there may be money (or vouchers) available for these shelter and food needs. This will mean that Kenosha Salvation Army may be able to offer some limited rental or energy bill assistance to keep the person housed. Or if the need is for money to pay heating or energy bills, then those expenses can be paid as well by the organization. These tools can help keep people safe in their current home. Or read more on utility bill assistance in Wisconsin.
Most of the requests for food are met through the pantry as well as soup kitchen. The center is open a few days per week and has a limited inventory. Only is extreme emergencies may a client be given a voucher to use at a local store, but that can always be an options as well.
Disaster relief services in Kenosha County
During times of disaster, such as if a family has had their home burnt down or if they are fleeing from a flood, the volunteers from the Salvation Army center in Kenosha step to the forefront. They usually work with groups such as the American Red Cross in Wisconsin to assist in anyway possible.
Services such as food, water, blankets, and shelter is not only given to the person or people impacted, but responders also get support. There can be a mobile canteen ever organized to bring disaster relief closer to the region impacted.
Free seasonal help – school and holiday from Salvation Army in Kenosha County
No child, senior, or family facing a hardship should go without during the holidays. Low income families should also be able to ensure their child goes back to school with the free supplies they need. Using donations to the Red Kettle, volunteers at soup kitchens and the Angel Tree program, the Salvation Army in Kenosha tries to help at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas as well as back to school supply season. They also partner with groups such as Toys for Tots, the national USMC service. There may be free Christmas toys, gift certificates, Thanksgiving meals and more.
How to apply for help from Kenosha County Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is also involved in other core services that are focused on more overall growth and development of the client. There is the opportunity for children to attend local summer camps or parents to meet with volunteers on GED opportunities. There are also recreational activities for senior citizens, workshops on everything from the use of a computer to accessing government benefits and more. These other social services are critical to the charities goals of self-sufficiency.
The Kenosha County based center is a leading location for struggling people to drop in at for support. Whether it is some material goods provided, such as a box of food, or financial aid, the social workers will try to assist. Or families can look into case management services. The Salvation Army of Kenosha County is based at 3116 75th St, Kenosha, WI 53142. Call (262) 564-0286.
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