Community Assistance
At Connect Church we strive to be actively involved in sharing the love of Christ in Fenton and the surrounding areas. Unfortunately we are not in a position to be able to help everyone in need of financial assistance. Due to our size, we focus our help in this manner to members and regular attenders of the church. We would love to offer prayers, guidance and advice to others in need. Below is a list of organizations who focus on helping with specific areas of need.
Please let us know if there is any other way we can display God's love for you.
Resource Listing:
UNITED WAY
1-800-427-4626
FORECLOSURE HELP
H.U.D. www.hud.gov/foreclosure
St. Louis office 314-539-6583
FEED MY PEOPLE
171 Kingston Drive 3295 Ottomeyer Rd
St. Louis, Mo 63125 High Ridge, MO 63049
314-631-4900 636-677-9885
Email: fmphelp@earthlink.net
www.Feed-My-People.org
Feed My People is an emergency help center. Appointments are necessary to receive help. If you qualify, you can receive food twice per month and you may be eligible for help in other areas of need. Call for an appointment.
JEFFERSON COUNTY RESCUE MISSION
8943 Commercial Blvd., PO Box 210
Pevely, MO 63070
636-475-3030
www.orgsites.com/mo/jeffersoncountyrescuemission/
Directions: Hwy 55 south to Exit 180, Hwy Z-left at fork then left on Hwy Z-right on Hwy 61 (Commercial Blvd) go .8 miles to 8943 Commercial Blvd.
Mission Statement: To provide assistance to needy families and individuals of Jefferson County Missouri. To provide shelter for needy men.
The Mission has been in existence in Jefferson County for more than 20 years, providing a caring place for shelter, food, counsel, household goods, clothes, and knowledgeable referrals, all at no charge to the recipient.
Food Pantry is open five days a week.
Monday - Friday
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
ARNOLD FOOD PANTRY
25 Village Plaza
Arnold, MO 63010
636-467-5959
Email: kathyflanigan@sbcglobal.net
www.arnoldfoodpantry.com
Directions: Village Plaza is on Jeffco Blvd just south of Telegraph Road
The Arnold Food Pantry is a non-profit food pantry, serving the citizens of Jefferson County, Missouri. Located in Arnold, Missouri, south of St. Louis. Temporary assistance to individuals and families seeking help with food and personal items.
OPERATION FOOD SEARCH HUNGER HOTLINE
Operation Food Search responds 7 days a week, 24 hours a day through the Hunger Hotline where those in need can find information on where to find food assistance as well as other kinds of help. Nearly 1,500 calls a month are received.
Do you need food assistance? Call the "HUNGER HOTLINE" at (314) 726-5355.
Mo LOW INCOME ENERGY PROGRAM
Through the Mo Department of Social Services (573) 751-4815
AMERENUE
If you are an AmerenUE customer and need help paying your electric bill call 1-800-552-7583 and follow the telephone prompts.
DOLLAR HELP
Dollar-Help grants are awarded on an as-needed basis by local social-service agencies when all public funds have been exhausted. Grants can range as high as $700 per household under certain circumstances. In FY 2006, more than 2,200 payments were made on behalf of low-income families and older adults. The grant size per household averaged approximately $319. Grants are limited to one per household per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). If you are in need of assistance, contact one of the following agencies or e-mail help@dollarhelp.org.
St. Louis City or County Jefferson County
EnergyCare Catholic Family Services
2758 Wyoming Street 110 Briarton Lane
St. Louis, MO 63118 Crystal City, MO 63019
(314) 773-5900 (636) 931-5859
SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN
314-452-6547
greaterstlouis@safe-families.org
safe-families.org
Parents experiencing a temporary crisis can ask Safe Families For Children to find a loving host family for their children (newborns through age 18) to stay with while the parents address the issues that led to their situation. Problems such as postpartum depression or unemployment can hit suddenly and be debilitating. There is no charge for SFFC.