The service 'Clothing Vouchers' is offered at the following sites:
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Catholic Social Services - Diocese of Lincoln http://www.cssisus.org (external link)
FOOD BASKETS
DIAPERS
TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING, case management
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE class
TOY ROOM open a specific date in December; first come first served; no registration necessary; must bring names of children, proof of residence, and proof of children (i.e. Social Security cards); parents may shop for one toy per child -
Catholic Social Services - Hastings
FOOD PANTRY
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for rent and utilities
CLOTHING VOUCHERS
DAILY sack lunches
FURNITURE
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
HOUSING AND SUPPORT services for domestic violence victims -
Columbus Emergency Relief
FOOD, if they have exhausted food pantry usage
CLOTHING VOUCHERS for thrift stores
RENT, or mortgage assistance
GASOLINE VOUCHERS for those who are working or looking for work, or doctor's appointments. Proof needed.
PRESCRIPTION VOUCHERS, new and refill
UTILITY BILL payment assistance
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE limited to $100 a year and only 2 years in a row and then have to skip a year before they can get service again -
Community Action Partnership - Kearney County http://www.mnca.net (external link)
COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR takes applications for Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska programs and refers clients to other services and agencies in the community.
LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE provided to prevent rent eviction, mortgage foreclosure or utility disconnection; may also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate. First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services, www.accessnebraska.ne.gov for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with Mid's Community Service Coordinator at 308-832-1829 or 308-865-5680 to apply for assistance.
THE CLOSET is a thrift store located at 341 E. 4th Street, Minden, 308-832-1221, open Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm and Sat 10 am-3 pm; a redistribution center for gently-used clothing and small household goods; on-going bag sales; clothing vouchers available from Mid's Community Services Coordinator for those unable to leave a cash donation; no residence requirement to shop - everyone is welcome
FOOD PANTRY provides emergency food assistance, personal care items and diapers by appointment up to 4 times a year - only for Kearney County residents.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT offers assistance for start-up and expansion of opportunities providing part time or full time employment. Services include research and assistance writing business plans; business loans in amounts of $100 to $5,000; individual and group pre-business training; and technical assistance for existing small business. For more information please call 308-865-5675.
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM offers insulation, sealing of direct air penetrations and energy efficiency measures for renters (with landlord's signed approval) and owners of owner-occupied homes; income may be up to 150% of federal poverty guidelines (3 months income verification required with application). Please call 308-832-1829 or 308-865-5680.
COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM for pregnant or postpartum women, children under the age of six years (150% of poverty level or Kids Connection eligible), and adults age 60 years and older (130% of poverty level), for a package of canned meats, fruits, vegetables and dry goods every other month. Please call 308-832-1829 or 308-865-5680.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM for Kearney County residents: Caring Tree enrollment is the last two weeks of October through the first week of December for children ages 14 and under - income eligibility up to 130%. Christmas dinner baskets are provided by Kearney County Goodfellows - income eligibility up to 130%.
THANKSGIVING pantries available to very low income households. Please call 308-832-1829.
BABY ITEMS available - please call 308-832-1829.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES assistance program - please call 308-832-1829.
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL program allows the community to donate funds to purchase books, which are then distributed at community events - please call 308-832-1829.
C.A.R.E. offering Love & Logic parenting classes, Happy Bear - child abuse prevention education to young children, I'm In Charge - latch-key children education program, Bullying prevention education program, plus Cooperative Parenting in Divorce classes. Please call CARE coordinator at 308-865-5675 for scheduling and more information.
WIC (1-877-803-1712), a supplemental nutrition education program which provides health referrals, breast feeding promotions and nutritious free foods to income eligible pregnant, breast feeding or postpartum women, infants and children up to age five; must meet income guidelines (150% poverty level or Kids Connection eligible).
WELL CHILD CLINIC offering physical exams, immunizations, school physicals, development, hearing, vision, and lead screenings to families regardless of income for a fee or Medicaid reimbursement - please call 308-865-5675 to schedule an appointment.
IMMUNIZATIONS are provided to children by appointment only; no income guidelines apply; administration fee - please call 308-865-5675 to schedule an appointment.
INCOME TAX PREPARATION (VITA) assistance February 1st through April 15th - for an appointment in Minden please call 402-290-9763.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES through the RSVP program - please call 308-856-5675. -
Inter-Faith Response Inc.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, including rent assistance to prevent eviction and utilities assistance to prevent shut-offs
PRESCRIPTION and optical vouchers
PANTRY REFERRALS
CLOTHING vouchers
BUS TICKETS for stranded travelers -
Neighborhood Closet - Project Response, Inc.
THRIFT STORE provides donated clothing at a low cost to individuals
CLOTHING VOUCHERS for those who are unable to purchase clothing -
Ready-Set-Go - Beatrice Community Hospital
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
SCHOOL PHYSICALS
HEALTH KITS
KIDS' CONNECTION insurance sign-up
CLOTHING AND HAIRCUT VOUCHERS
IMMUNIZATIONS
LEAD SCREENING
LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP -
Salvation Army - Columbus Outpost
RENT payment assistance
UTLITY payment assistance
FOOD PANTRY
DISASTER relief
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
THRIFT STORE, including vouchers for clothing, furniture, etc.
SCHOOL SUPPLY distribution -
Salvation Army Material Assistance http://www.salvationarmyomaha.org (external link)
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE limited to new prescriptions; referrals from clinics or physicians; assistance limited to once a year; certain types of prescriptions excluded (pain medications, etc.); if a refill, must have a new written prescription from doctor
CLOTHING ASSISTANCE is available for immediate needs and special consideration for children needing school clothing; vouchers which are redeemed at a Salvation Army Thrift Store, are limited to once every six months
RENT ASSISTANCE, January through November, is available for individuals with twelve month residency or more; must be employed or a student; must not be receiving public assistance or living in public housing; this assistance is a once in a lifetime help and consists of a portion of the total amount needed
DISASTER ASSISTANCE occurs after the American Red Cross has met the immediate crisis; partial replacement of destroyed belongings is offered; must provide paperwork showing assistance from American Red Cross
UTILITY ASSISTANCE for MUD (Metropolitan Utilities District) bills year round, for those over 60, disabled (proof of disability is required), and with special needs; must apply at Energy Assistance first; call the utility assistance phone number, listen to message for qualifications, leave name and number, and a Salvation Army employee will return the call
FAN PROGRAM June 1 - mid-September for people 50 and older, or who are disabled; clients can't receive a fan if they have received one in the past year unless it is broken, in which case they must return it to the Salvation Army for a new one
ASSISTANCE FOR DEPOLYED MILITARY FAMILIES, or 'Heartland Fund', for child care expenses, material assistance, family enrichment programs; they have a list of volunteers who might help with car repairs, home repairs, lawn services -
Simon House
THRIFT SHOP with vouchers provided by most churches, government offices, and community agencies
SCHOOL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION will start handing out supplies on August 1st -
Society of St Vincent De Paul
CLOTHING assistance includes one change of clothing provided every 90 days per request; one free coat per year; walk in help available for needed resources; no bus tickets or gas vouchers available
APPLICANTS for rent, utilities, or furniture will be referred to the Catholic Church in their neighborhood
THRIFT STORE hours Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8 am-3:30 pm, Sat 9 am-4:30 pm
ACCEPTS DONATIONS of useable and clean clothing, furniture, household items, etc
FOOD PANTRY (listed separately)