Some low income families can get help from a combination of basis needs, government grants, or loans from the Columbia County Salvation Army. The limited amount of money is combined with resources from DFCS. Families may also access budgeting classes or a free box of food from a food bank. This is done to break the cycle of poverty in the Appling Georgia area.
The Salvation Army provides assistance to people in Columbia County who need help paying for seasonal expenses, such as school supplies or heating bills in winter. Project Share or the Red Kettle are two programs that provide this assistance. The Family Store is a service that is available all year long. If you are not eligible for this program, you may be referred to other state or government programs.
The Salvation Army of Columbia County is given surplus food items from organizations such as the United Way and the USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program. There are also donations from religious organizations and grocery stores as well as the state government of Georgia. Local donors, the State Food Purchase Program, and the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program all contribute additional funding and grocery items.
Applications are required. A priority for families is a crisis. If you qualify, you can get a box of food from the Salvation Army Food Bank.
Salvation Army programs in Columbia County can help during Christmas and other holidays. There is also a place that gives out food for free to people who need it, operating all year round. Families who are struggling to make ends meet may need help purchasing Christmas gifts for their children. perhaps they need school supplies or uniforms for their children that they cannot afford. Some people may need help feeding their children or family members throughout the year.
The Salvation Army provides food assistance to low-income families both during the holidays and throughout the year. They also have a program where you can get supplies for back to school. There are many programs available to help families during the holidays, from Adopt a Family to free Thanksgiving meals.
The clients should already be taken care of by other parts of the agency. Families in need are often referred to this program by the United Way, diocesan parishes, DSS, and schools in the Columbia County Georgia area. The family is given a meal box, free Christmas gifts, canned groceries, winter warm goods, and much more based on when the request comes across.
The Salvation Army in Columbia County provides financial assistance to help pay utility bills. This assistance is available throughout the region and is funded by Project Share. Those who are struggling financially and are at risk of having their utility service interrupted can work with a social service caseworker to get the help they need. This assistance is only available during a crisis.
The Salvation army has information on many energy bill assistance programs in the state of Georgia. There are some services available for low income families in Columbia County, such as payment plans and government resources such as LIHEAP.
If you are homeless, you can get help to pay for part of your rent. This means that the money available for this will only cover part of what the family may require. The apartment or home being lived in also needs to be affordable, so the financial aid is one time only and not a continuing help.
Requests for cash grants can be made at any time during normal business hours, in person, by telephone, or through referrals from other supportive services. The Salvation Army has a partnership with the Appling County Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS). Appling County residents in need of financial assistance can contact The Salvation Army at (912) 366-1010 to begin the process of applying for a loan or grant.
The Salvation Army in Columbia County has programs to help people who are unemployed find jobs and people who are employed to improve their careers.
The agency’s program staff members are trained in guiding clients through the JobLink system, providing assistance with completing and submitting applications, finding positions in close proximity to the clients’ homes in Appling, and conducting classes for training clients in computer use. The Salvation Army in Georgia is partnered with the Department of Workforce Service in order to provide this service.
Other social service agencies may also partner with DFCS in Columbia County to provide additional services. For information on financial aid from Project Share, or even Medical Care from Project Hope, call the intake line at (912) 366-1010.