Churches that Help Pay Bills
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There are many churches that help pay bills out there. The types of assistance offered will vary by location. Whether Christian, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, or almost any other denomination, you are sure to find some assistance if you are willing to look for it and ask for it. Listed in this article will be places you can look to find them, what types of programs they generally offer, and some other pertinent information that you may find of value.
Where to Look
It’s pretty easy to find the list of churches in your area, some of which will help you pay your bills. You can simply check out the yellow pages in your area to find a good list. If you want to keep within your own personal views, stick with the same denomination that matches your beliefs.
To make matters easier, it may be wise to first start with your own place of worship. Where do you go to church? If you are a good standing, respected member, they are likely to help you pay your bills if you are in need of financial assistance.
What Programs are Offered?
There are tons of different programs out there, which will vary by church group. Some will offer assistance with rent, utility/electric costs, water bills, mortgage assistance, gas assistance, and just about anything else you can imagine.
Some will offer alternative programs as well. For example, in my area, one in particular will put low income families up in a hotel if they are in danger of losing their home or apartment, so they don’t end up homeless. Others will hold attractions like benefit sales, bake sales, and just about anything else you can imagine to offer assistance to those in need. Churches are well known to help people.
Form Of Emergency Aid for Needy Families
Alternative Programs
Some churches don’t directly help to pay bills, but they offer other forms of assistance to the poor or those in need. Some offer emergency aid in different forms. Listed below are some of the alternative programs to assist people with their payments.
Gas Cards: Makes it easy to get to and from work and frees up money to pay for other monthly expenses. It’s a good alternative.
Cash Payments: Some will offer a one-time payment of cash to assist the member with any type of bills they need help paying.
Food: It’s not at all uncommon for people of the church to cook up a huge, massive, delicious meal and surprise a member of their congregation in need.
Christmas Gifts: Christmas assistance for low income families is offered by local churches all the time. While it’s not a direct payment of bills, it does ease the mind knowing children will be taken care of for the holidays. These are just one of the ways that churches help pay bills for people in need.
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Michelle Hasty 8 months ago
I have not had a steady income since school let out. I truly need help with my light(198.83) and gas bill(143.63). I`m so far behind. I applied for unemployment however the school is nonprofitting they turned me down. Will you please call me if your able to help me.