If you are in need of immediate financial assistance to help pay bills, rent and more, many churches and religious organizations can help. In most cases, these faith-based organizations offer a wide variety of social services for families and people in need. Here’s what you need to know:
This article will answer the following questions about churches and religious organizations:
How can I find and apply for financial help?
Do churches and religious organizations offer financial assistance?
Where can I locate churches or religious organizations near me?
What kind of help do they provide?
How can I find and apply for financial help?
Aside from calling 2-1-1 or clicking on any of the links above, you can also go to findhelp.org. Here, you can find all types of assistance in or around your zip code. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use findhelp.org. Findhelp.org will include the churches and religious nonprofits near you.
Do churches and religious organizations offer financial assistance?
Yes, many do! Here are a few national examples:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Where can I locate churches or religious organizations near me?
The easiest way to find an organization near you is to call United Way at 2-1-1. You will be able to speak to someone directly who can provide a list of places near you. Use any of the links above to find additional information about a specific organization and search for their local branch.
What kind of help do they provide?
The type of assistance that is offered varies widely depending on the church or organization, but the possibilities are almost endless. Generally, churches and religious organizations can help with anything from financial assistance to pay rent or bills to getting you access to food, shelter, clothing, education, counseling, and job training. Some have food banks where you can go to obtain food items without paying and they often provide a hands-on, personal approach to helping people in their community.
For example, the Lutheran Services Member Map has a wide variety of charities and organizations across the country that help with things like fostering and adoption services, retirement and senior care, and resources for refugees.
