The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Clothing Services
• Home Visits
• Utility Assistance
• Medical Services
• School Supplies
• Thanksgiving Meals 
• Advent Angel Tree

Requirements:

• Must reside within parish boundary
• Valid ID
• Proof of residency (i.e. utility bill)
• Curbside pickup

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance
• Christmas Angel Tree
• Easter Baskets
• Coats for Kids

Must reside within parish boundary.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance

Must reside within parish boundary.

Our Programs at St Mark:

• Food Pantry
• Home and church visits to those requesting help
• Serving Meals at St Vinnies Bistro at the Haven for Hope Prospects Courtyard.
• Emergency rent and utility assistance
• Christmas Giving Tree

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Home Visits
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance
• Bus Passes

Food Pantry Requirements:

• Must reside within parish boundary.
• Must have valid ID.
• Application with household members and information filled out during food distribution.

Free.

At the MCECC we understand the financial burdens a family may face from time to time, especially during times of economic uncertainty.

While we rely entirely on donations, we do our very best in providing financial assistance to our congregants on a case-by-case basis. 

Assistance is not limited to providing funds for families in need, assisting with utility payments, or even rent.

Must be a congregant

Click here to request assistance

Our Veteran Services program offers Homelessness Prevention and Stabilization Services to Veterans and their families in Texas. These supportive services include outreach, case management, help in obtaining VA benefits, emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities and assistance in obtaining and coordinating other public benefits.

Endeavors provides services to very low income Veteran families, Veterans facing eviction, and/or Veterans currently homeless and scheduled to move into housing within 90 days. Our goal is to rapidly rehouse or prevent homelessness for Veterans and their families and enhance independent living skills and/or Income for very low-income Veteran families.

We provide the following services through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) at low to no cost:

• Case Management
  o Development of a Housing Stability Plan
  o Assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits
  o Referrals to Community Agencies
• Emergency Financial Assistance for rent and utilities (based on financial need)
  o Referrals for financial counseling and legal assistance
• Job placement assistance
• Parenting programs
• Skills Workshops

Eligibility:

• Low-income Veteran families
• Veterans facing eviction
• Veterans currently homeless and scheduled to move into housing within 90 days

We can place unsheltered veterans in emergency housing and can offer other services for veterans needing immediate shelter. Call (210) 469-9664.

Veterans seeking other services can contact us by phone at (210) 399-4838 or email here for information or other assistance.

Do you need financial assistance for overdue bills, repairs, or other critical family needs? If you are active duty, deployed, a veteran, or are a wounded, ill or injured service member or veteran with a service connected wound, illness or injury, and meet our criteria, you may be eligible for assistance from Operation Homefront’s Critical Financial Assistance.

Click here for eligibility requirements.

Click here for application and program information.

The application submission period will be from the 1st-10th every month.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Utility Assistance
• Clothing Assistance 

Requirements:

• Must reside within parish boundary
• Must show proof of residency (i.e. utility bill)
• Application with Household Members and information

Free.

Clients may seek help with rent, hotel nights, personal and household cleaning supplies, emergency food, and GRASP Thrift Store vouchers for clothing, housewares, furniture, and appliances.

OTHER RELATED HUMAN SERVICES FOR NEEDY INDIVIDUALS:

• CLOTHING ASSISTANCE
• EMERGENCY FOOD
• INFORMATION & REFERRAL
• RENTAL ASSISTANCE
• UTILITY ASSISTANCE
• PHARMACY ASSISTANCE
• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
• SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM
• SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

Families needing emergency assistance, those experiencing a loss of shelter due to a fire, flood, windstorm, or other natural disaster may be eligible for assistance from GRASP. An eviction does not qualify as a residential disaster. National events such as hurricanes will be addressed specifically as needed.

Program Requirements:

• Resident of Bexar County (Converse, Cibolo, Live Oak, Schertz, Selma, Universal City, Windcrest)
• Referred by the United Way Helpline 211 or Other Agencies (i.e., American Red Cross, Salvation Army or local Fire/Police Department)
• Event occurred within past 90 days.
• Proof of ID, Residency,& Income
• Interview with GRASP Caseworker

All applicants must complete the 2021 Client Services App Pack and meet with the caseworker at the office.

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Services are available subject to various income or other conditions and funding requirements. Some may not be available at the time of application if funding is exhausted at the time of your appointment.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance
• Christmas Angel Tree 

Must reside within parish boundary.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Home Visits
• Utility Assistance

Must reside within parish boundary.

The mission of the Advocacy Center is to support student success and wellbeing by providing integrated services and resources that address a variety of socioeconomic needs and mental health.

We will provide online counseling and case management support as well as emergency aid and access to community resources.  

Please contact the Alamo Colleges HELPLINE at 210-486-1111

8:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday-THursday and FRIday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

The Nighthawk's Nest Advocacy Center will continue to monitor its department email ([email protected]) and will check voicemail daily.  Please leave your name banner ID and student email.  A staff member will reach out to you within 2 business days.

Request forms

• Application for Advocacy Services
• Disability Support Services
• Mental Health Counseling Services

In-Person and Remote Services

• Case Management Services
• Counseling, Mental Health, and Recovery Support Services

Other Servicses

• Emergency Assistance
• Food Pantry
• Free or Low-Cost Internet & Devices

Click here to take a Mental Health test and for more information

It is free of charge for enrolled students. 

• Assistive Technology

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Home Visits
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance
• Medical Assistance

Free.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance

Must reside within parish boundary.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance
• Home Visits
• Medical Services

Must reside within parish boundary.

Free.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Home Visits
• Utility Assistance
• Thanksgiving Bags 
• Christmas Gift Cards

Must reside within parish boundary.

Free

Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ George Ricks School Based Health Centers provide pediatric primary health care and dental services.

Services include:

• Diagnosis and treatment of simple illness or injury
• Immunizations
• Well-child exams
• Physical exams
• Sports physicals
• Health promotion and education
• Prescription assistance
• Preventative dental care including examinations, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants
• Dental treatment including fillings, extractions and endodontic treatment available
• Sports mouthguards (in school colors)
• Counseling for students and their families
• Support groups
• Case management services
• Food assistance
• Assistance with Medicaid, CHIP and SNAP applications
• Referrals to other community resources
• Rent and utilities assistance for families of students

This program is for children enrolled in the Marion and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School Districts, as well as their siblings up to age 21.

RACAP works closely with local, county and state agencies to provide the most needed assistance to qualified clients.

In an effort to serve our friends and neighbors, our charter specifies the following zip codes, designated as Service Delivery Areas:

• 78108
• 78109
• 78124
• 78132
• 78148
• 78154
• 78233 (Live Oak only)
• 78247
• 78266

Click here to apply for assistance.

Please call 210-658-1613 and speak to the Director or Assistant Director before you come to the office.

Providing financial assistance for utility assistance payments for those who qualify. Intake applications processed per appointment at Senior Center.

Please call us for more information.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Furniture Assistance
• Clothing Assistance
• Home Visits
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance

Requirements:

• Valid ID
• Application with household members and information
• Curbside Food Distribution
• Utility Bill Assistance or any financial assistance requires that you must reside within parish boundary

The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.

CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.

Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:

• Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
• President or Governor declared disaster or
  Life threatening crisis.
• Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.

Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.

The counties serviced by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.

Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).

CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.

Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

How to Apply:

• Download the application
• Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county

Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ George Ricks School Based Health Centers provide pediatric primary health care and dental services.

Services include:

• Diagnosis and treatment of simple illness or injury
• Immunizations
• Well-child exams
• Physical exams
• Sports physicals
• Health promotion and education
• Prescription assistance
• Preventative dental care including examinations, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants
• Dental treatment including fillings, extractions and endodontic treatment available
• Sports mouthguards (in school colors)
• Counseling for students and their families
• Support groups
• Case management services
• Food assistance
• Assistance with Medicaid, CHIP and SNAP applications
• Referrals to other community resources
• Rent and utilities assistance for families of students

This program is for children enrolled in the Marion and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School Districts, as well as their siblings up to age 21.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Clothing Services
• Utility Assistance

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must also assume a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Clothing Assistance 
• Home Visits
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance

Our financial assistance is on a very limited basis.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Home Visits
• Utility Assistance
• Prescription Assistance
• Rental Assistance

We assist anyone living within a six-mile radius of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

If you need help with your utilities, rent, or other critical expenses, please call us at 830-980-HOPE or click here below to schedule a consultation. We are here to bring relief during your difficult financial season.

Please contact the office because there are documents that we will need you to bring to your scheduled appointment.

We are only able to provide financial assistance to residents of Bulverde, Blanco, Canyon Lake, Fisher, and Spring Branch.

Financial assistance is limited to once annually per household, typically about $250.

The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.

CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.

Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:

• Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
• President or Governor declared disaster or
  Life threatening crisis.
• Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.

Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.

The counties serviced by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Home Visits
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance
• Dental Assistance 

The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.

CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.

Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:

• Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
• President or Governor declared disaster or
  Life threatening crisis.
• Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.

Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.

The counties serviced by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.