United Way referral service (dial 211): http://www.211missouri.org/
General Lists and Utilities:
Vincent's List (from the St. Louis Council website): click on link http://www.wowstl.com/1.html
This is the Metro Council's guide to various sources of help.
Missouri Catholic Conference: http://www.mocatholic.org/ Check resources and join action network.
U. E. community services # from Sr. Annalee: Molly Martin, AMEREN UE, 314-554-2478
Dollar Help utility assistance http://www.dollarhelp.org/resources.htm
MO Attorney General http://ago.mo.gov/coldweatherrule.htm has list of agencies on the site
Financial Counseling
Clear Point http://www.cccsstl.org/ These people will give a free analysis, either over the phone or in person, of a person's situation. They provide each person with an "action plan" for getting on solid financial ground. They are above board and reliable. We use them for those whose situation is "iffy". It gives us an objective starting point to evaluate our level of involvement and to get people on a budget. Their local office is on Hampton at West Park (just south of HWY 40). info from Joe Komadina, St. James
Jobs and Training ( I'm working with Don Fitzpatrick of Mary, Queen of Peace, to develop this resource section. If you try one, please let us know how useful it is. My entry for Clear Point, under Financial Services can serve as a guide. JK)
These are taken from the Oasis website: St. Louis Career and Job Search Resources
BJC HealthCare HireDirecthttps://www.bjc.org/employment.htmlListings of jobs available in the BJC Healthcare, the largest employer in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis www.bamsl.org/public/info/seniorPublishes information on Laws and Programs affecting seniors in Missouri
Channel 9 Services for Adult Learners www.ketc.org/teach/teach_adultLearners.aspFor adults who are undereducated and underemployed, including people with limited English language skills. Offers a GED preparatory course.
Craigsliststlouis.craigslist.orgThe St. Louis section of Craigslist, which provides classified ads including job postings.
Great Hires.org www.greathires.org/index.shtmlThe official workforce resource website for the State of Missouri. It includes access to thousands of Missouri jobs, a job market search feature. You can also set up a personal homepage to store searches and position descriptions.
Jobs.comwww.st.louis.jobs.comPart of the Monster network, provides local job listings
Mid-east Area Agency on Agingwww.mid-eastaaa.org/guide.htmlClick on the Employment Program box for information on Title V training and jobs and MEAAA's Job Match Program.
New Traditions at Florissant Valleywww.stlcc.edu/fv/cfhPart of St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley, provides seminars for people who are re-entering the workforce, returning to school, changing jobs or careers, or redesigning their life plan.
St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) Career Centerwww.stlworks.comProvides career counseling, training, resume and interviewing workshops and links to local employers.
St. Louis Careersww.saintlouiscareers.comPart of the Career MVP Network, provides local job listings.
St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley Career and Employment Serviceswww.stlcc.edu/fv/ces/internet.htmlContains a directory of local employers and links to other career sites.
St. Louis Community College at Meramec - Reduced fees for people age 60+www.stlcc.edu/mc/conted/fees.htmExplains the college's fee discounts and scholarships for older adults.
St. Louis County Workforce Developmentwww.co.st-louis.mo.us/dhs/workforce.htmlPart of the Missouri Career Center System. Provides information on job openings, resume preparation, job training programs, job search seminars, career assessment, internet access for job search activities, computers and reference materials to make your job search easier.
St. Louis Area Training and Employment (SLATE) http://stlouis.missouri.org:80/citygov/slate/
I have an employment service number that is located in south city near Hosea House:Near Southside Employment Coalition2649 PestalozziSt. Louis, MO 63118314-865-4453 They also have a location at Kingdom House (11th and Park).Thanks, Steve Wiederkehr, president, St. Vincent de Paul Conference
Family and Senior Services:
SVdP Education Fund: Scholarship money for Catholic school students: Contact Elizabeth Daub at St. Louis Council Office for forms. /Joe Komadina
Child Abuse: Family Resource Center, www.frcmo.org 314-534-9350, an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) agency, provides programs and services in St. Louis City and County, and the surrounding counties of Jefferson, St. Charles and Franklin.
Catholic Charities Community Services:
Contact Info:
Counseling Locations:
Catholic Family Services (CFS) has been strengthening the family unit through counseling and other programs for over 50 years. It is our job to reach out to individuals, children, and families who are experienceing stress from a number of factors, including marital conflicts, abuse, loss, difficulties in parent/child relationships, and tensions among family members. Through counseling, family education, and other innovative programs, families become better prepared to live and participate as a community.
Beyond these counseling services, we sponsor a Marriage Clinic, a Fatherhood project, and counseling and staff development for Archdiocesan area Catholic schools.
Senior's Benefits http://www.benefitscheckup.org/ Check up on benefits available to seniors and if they are getting them. It's an online screening service.
If the above does not provide the information you need, please e-mail or call me. I'll try to find out more. Joe
RESOURCE LIST St. James the Greater Parish/ compiled by Christina Ortwein and verified by conference members:
These can be given out by visitors
FAMILY ASSISTANCEHuman Development Center (HDC)(314) 535-7607 -- This is a recording that provides information to individuals regarding energy assistance, employment, and W.I.C. which is a food supplement program (women, infants, children) for pregnant women, breast feeding mothers, and children under age 5.(314) 613-2200 – Main number at HDC. This location can provide assistance with rent/mortgage, help with employment for adults, and provides employment training for youth.(314) 631-0019 – Number for Southside HDC. This location can provide assistance with food, energy, and employment.Division of Family Services- (314) 933-7000, also for TANFChild Support- It depends on the last name of the parent of the child who is needs to pay the child support. For last names:A-Cn call (314) 877-2700Co- L or Smim-Z call (314) 340-7400M-Smil call (314) 877-3050Catholic Charities Dial Help- (314) 371-4357 Refers to other social services that may be able to assist the familyCatholic Family Services- (314) 367-5500
ENERGYHDC- (314) 535-7607Energy Care- (314) 773-5900 – Provides energy assistance, furnace and AC repair, emergency assistance, and weatherization.Urban League-Call (314) 615-3612 for weatherization or (314) 615-3654 for energy assistance Salvation Army- (314) 776-0688 located at 2740 ArsenalAssistance with utilities, rent, and food.MO Public Service Commission- (314) 340-4680 To file a complaint.
HOME/SHELTERCatholic Commission on Housing (314) 241-5600Healthy Home Repair makes repairs inside and outside the home. There is approximately a two year wait for repairs.Catholic Charities Housing Resource Center (314) 802-5444 Emergency Shelter
Assistance Agencies in the St. Louis Area
from Bryan Kirchoff, St. Vincent de Paul Conference
RESOURCES COMPILED BY ST. JOHN'S MERCY
ST. LOUIS AREA UTILITY and/or RENT ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
No Boundaries
Catholic Charities Dial Help (no gas assistance in summer) 371-4357Energy Care 773-5900Hope Hotline 1-888-995-4673(free foreclosure prevention counseling for homeowners) Housing Resource Center 802-5444Human Development Corp. (HDC) 535-7607Lutheran Children and Family Services 787-5100Lutheran Senior Services (60+ or 50+ and on disability) 446-2475Metro Christian Worship Center 772-8444New Life Evangelistic Center 421-3020Salvation Army Lindell: 534-1250 Arsenal: 771-3460St. Augustine’s – Fr. Bob (match funds) 385-1934St. Patrick Center 802-0700United Way 421-4636
Agencies with Specific Boundaries (South St. Louis City / County)
Catholic Community Services (63111) 351-6407Catholic Family Services Southside (city residents) 773-6100Franciscan Connection (63118 and part of 63111) 773-8485Guardian Angel Settlement at Hosea House (63104, 63118) 773-9027Good Samaritan (63104) 436-1282Hosea House (63118) 773-9027Isaiah 58 Ministries (N-Chouteau; S-Chippewa; E-Jefferson; W-Kingshighway) 776-1410Joint Neighborhood Ministry (63118 and part of 63104) 771-3987Midtown Center (63110 and part of 63104) 534-1180Patch Neighborhood Center (63111) 638-0150St. Vincent DePaul Society Central Office 531-7837 (see side 2 of this sheet)Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (county) 863-0015Urban League (city residents) 615-3600Urban League (county residents) 388-9840
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Central Office – Intake and Referral314-531-7837
South St. Louis DeanerySocieties providing utility and/or rent assistance within parish boundaries
63139Epiphany of Our Lord 781-1199St. James the Greater 289-6101 Box 1152St. Joan of Arc 832-2838
63118St. Agatha 772-4491St. Anthony of Padua (utility only) 289-6102 Box 1133St. Wenceslaus (utility only) 289-6101 Box 1185
63116Immaculate Heart of Mary 481-7543St. John the Baptist 353-1255St. Stephen Protomartyr 481-1133
63110St. Ambrose 771-1228St. Cronan 289-6101 Box 1143St. Margaret of Scotland 772-2219
63109St. Gabriel the Archangel 353-6303St. Mary Magdalen 352-2111 Ext. 4St. Raphael 352-8100Our Lady of Sorrows 351-1600
63104St. Vincent de Paul Parish 231-9328
