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Salvation Army - Southern Illinois

46. Resources Beyond St. Louis - Southern Illinois The Salvation Army operates 7,546 centers in communities across the United States. These include food distribution, disaster relief, rehabilitation centers, anti-human trafficking efforts, and a wealth of children's programs.
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1-618-236-2167
·  Belleville Location
1-618-465-7764
·  Alton Location

Saints Joachim & Ann Care Service

Housing Assistance, Children and Family Development, Food Pantry, Adopt-A-Family, Workforce Development, Disaster Relief. The Care Service is the largest comprehensive social support agency in the region (St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren Counties.) Our mission is “to serve those in crisis and to prevent homelessness and hunger.” We offer comprehensive case management and wrap around services that connect those in need with many community partners. Together, we work to stabilize and move them toward a state of sustainability. We have the ability to address homeless prevention issues with intensive assessments and case management by a highly trained staff. We are able advocate on behalf of families in need and provide hope and the necessary foundation for getting them back on the path Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty and impact systemic change one family at a time. All of the Care Service programs are in place to help individuals and families combat the threat of homelessness, sickness, malnutrition and despair, so that they may work confidently towards sustainability and become productive citizens in our communities. The Care Service is able to assist clients in finding housing through services and activities, starting with the certification and intake process to identify the needs of each client. We also provide services that lead the household toward stability, such as with after-care planning, budgeting/credit repair, career counseling, food pantry, holiday packages, and any other services deemed critical for the household to become more self-reliant. These programs include Housing Assistance, Children and Family Development, Food Pantry, Street Outreach, and Adopt-A-Family at Christmas.
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1-636-441-1302
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Post-Disaster Housing

Intended for emergency managers and service providers seeking resources to help individuals, families, and communities with post-disaster housing, this one-page fact sheet describes four ACF programs that provide funding that may be used for post-disaster housing support. Grants, temporary assistance, energy assistance and support for qualifying people. Spanish version at https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/Recursos-para-Viviendas-tras-una-Cat%C3%A1strofe-de-ACF.pdf
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Warming Shelters

The websites list warming shelters __in St. Louis City__, __Missouri__, and __Illinois__. Warming Centers agree to open their doors for individuals to seek shelter from excessive cold conditions during the hours listed. They're open mostly during the day. Excessive cold indicators are: wind chill is expected to be -15 degrees or less or the stagnant air temperature is 15 degrees To ensure a site is operating during the time you plan to visit, please call the site ahead of time.
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Cooling Shelters

The website includes a list of cooling sites in __Missouri__ and __Southwest Illinois__, compiled by United Way. These are open mostly during daytime hours. Cooling Sites offer the general public air-conditioned relief and cool water during the hottest part of the day. Sites are activated if an Excessive Heat Advisory or Warning is issued by the National Weather Service. To ensure a site is operating during the time you plan to visit, please call the site ahead of time.
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St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen & Food Distribution Center

Izzy at MTUG recommends 3718 State Street, East St. Louis, IL 62205 There's someone there named Ms. Pat who helps people find work and housing/shelter. This resource is useful because it gives people a place to stay during the day, not just at night. Assistance Programs: - Air Conditioning Assistance: Air conditioning units are provided to Neighbors in Need during the hot summer months. - Bridges Program: The Bridges Program is an assistance program resource for Neighbors to move out of poverty. - Burial and Cremation: The Society of St. Vincent De Paul works with Calvary Cemetery to provide Christian burials for people and families who have no insurance or material means for a burial. - Car Purchase: The Society has created partnerships with various organizations to provide car purchases to help those in need to maintain reliable transportation. - Car Repair: The Society’s vehicle repair program will help pay repair costs for eligible and approved clients. - Disaster Relief: The Society partners with a variety of community partners such as the American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri to help victims access the resources they need in times of declared disasters. - Bed Program: Conferences can give a Neighbor in Need a voucher which may be redeemed for a complete bed. Pillows, sheet sets, and bed frames are included, too. - Prescription Drug Assistance: SVdP partners with Castia Rx to provide prescription drugs at no cost to those in need. - Thrift Stores: Families can find furniture for their home, clothing, bedding, household goods, books, toys and more. Often during home visits, our volunteers discover that a family may not have furniture to sit on, a kitchen table to eat on, or beds to sleep in. In these cases, a voucher is provided to the family, which they can redeem for specific goods in the stores. - Utility Assistance: SVdP of St. Louis responds to the critical need of utility assistance for our Neighbors in Need, helping neighbors meet the basic needs of a healthy, safe place to live. - Housing Assistance: Help can be provided with rent, mortgage payments, and for some, short/long-term housing needs.
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Disaster Distress Helpline

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/ "1-800-985-5990 Text TalkWithUs to 66746"

ST. LOUIS CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ALERTS

Sign up for City of St. Louis Emergency Management Alerts by texting STLCEMA to 888777. https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/ (314) 444-5466 1915 Olive Street, Sixth Floor, CEMA Communications Center 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon. - Fri.

Americorps

AmeriCorps St. Louis is a nonprofit based in the Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. Our Emergency Response Team (ERT) was one of the first AmeriCorps programs to exist, since the inception of AmeriCorps National Service, and has been operational every year since 1994. Our ERT program has three areas of focus: Disaster Response, Environmental Stewardship, and Wildland Fire. Responding to natural disasters when we are called is our first priority, while conservation projects are a constant part of the year. ACSTL focuses on the training and development of the next generation of public service leaders while building the capacity of partner agencies to achieve impactful community results. AmeriCorps Members serve within a 42-Member Corps for 11-month terms, earning a monthly living stipend and an AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of their term. Year round recruitment.
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