Vanderburgh County, Evansville and southwestern Indiana Catholic Charities assistance programs.
The Catholic Charities of Evansville provides assistance to all of southwestern Indiana, including the cities and towns of Newburgh, Jasper, and Vincennes. Qualified low income and working poor families can receive emergency funds for food, rent, and heating bills. Some of the resources are administered directly by Catholic Charities while others are offered in partnership with other non-profits or local churches.
Free gasoline vouchers may be provided for medical travel. This is a very limited resource and is only offered as funding allows. A focus is on those local Indiana families with children who need treatment at distant hospitals and other medical facilities. 812-423-5456.
Limited emergency financial assistance may be provided by the Evansville Diocese Catholic Charities and its various partner organizations. They have some funding available and it can be issued in an effort to assist lower income individuals. The money can help pay for small, basic purchases when qualified applicants find themselves without any other options or funds. Money from the charity will be issued to pay for an unexpected expense. As indicated, Catholic Charities also partnered with a variety of non-profits and government agencies in the region, including in Washington and Princeton Indiana, to create a voucher system. This can supply or pay for basic needs such as utility bills, rent, or even a mortgage payment. You need to make an appointment with outreach staff or a case manager, and dial 812-423-5456 to start this process.
Referral and information is a key service offered by Catholic Charities. They provide information about a variety of services and organizations that are available throughout the Diocese of Evansville Indiana. The program has the staff, volunteers and resources that can help connect people with services and assistance programs in your area. Among other things find emergency free food and gently used clothing. Telephone - 812-423-5456.
Parish Outreach is when churches and groups formally utilize the Catholic Charities staff and case managers to develop and implement social ministry/social concerns programs and to assist persons in need. They may create programs which enrich, heal and promote the independence of people in need.
Christian Sharing Funds is another financial aid program that is offered through churches and the St. Vincent DePaul Society. It can help satisfy emergency financial needs of the low income and poor. This resource is funded from donations and contributions from the community, so please do donate if you can. 812-423-5456.
Christmas Giving is sponsored by Catholic Charities in southwestern Indiana. It will pair families and individuals in need of help with groups, non-profits or businesses who adopt a family's or child's Christmas wish list. Those who choose to adopt the local family will be provided with specific information regarding their needs. This can include, but is not limited to, clothing needs and sizes, food, as well as household items or toys that the family wants or needs. Those looking to apply can contact a caseworker. They work regularly in Warrick and Vanderburgh Counties. The Indiana Department of Child Services also tends to play a role.
Counseling and outreach tries to deal with the root cause of poverty or the hardship. Case managers from Catholic Charities will seek to engage the client who comes to them in a self improvement process in an effort to better their overall situation. Some services include budget development, credit repair, and the creation of a problem-solving plan to start the process. The organization will seek to help each family and try to get them to use his or her abilities to move forward.
Programs are also put into place for the elderly as part of Senior Services. Volunteers and staff will try to ensure they are cared for, healthy and have the food and support they need. A number of community resources are available for older residents.
Apply for Catholic Charity programs in Evansville area
Various regional churches and other groups are part of the Evansville Indiana Catholic Charities. Services are provided in over 10 counties including the regions of Warrick and Gibson County, Newburgh, and neighboring areas. Call (812) 423-5456 for intake.
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