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Description
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SERVICES OFFERED: - The Power To Care - Utility Assistance for disabled & elderly
- Only for Entergy bill
- Applicant must have an unexpected event that prevents them from paying the bill.
- Applicants must be over 65, have a mental/physical disability, or have a disabled dependent
- Bill must be in applicant's name, legal spouse or legal caregiver.
- Case Management - Low Income Families
- Food Pantry – Shelf stable food
- Eligible every 3 months
- Limited to 3 consecutive visits
- Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - For Ouachita; (EFSP funds for Richland Parish are no longer being distributed at this location). Client must contact Wayne Lee to see what resources are available.(there will be a temporary message when funds are available) for Gas,Water and Electricity. Other wise there is no funding available.
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Agency Status
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Active
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Coverage Area
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Region 8 Area
Defined coverage areas:
Louisiana - Caldwell Parish
Louisiana - East Carroll Parish
Louisiana - Franklin Parish
Louisiana - Jackson Parish
Louisiana - Lincoln Parish
Louisiana - Madison Parish
Louisiana - Ouachita Parish
Louisiana - Richland Parish
Louisiana - Union Parish
Louisiana - West Carroll Parish
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Physical Address
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105 Hart Street
Monroe LA
71201 United States
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Hours Of Operation
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Power To Care ONLY
NO Walk-in Hours - By Appointment ONLY
Food Pantry ONLY: Tues & Thurs 9-3:30
Fri: 9:00am 2:30pm
Thu: 9:00am 4:00pm
Wed: 9:00am 4:00pm
Tue: 9:00am 4:00pm
Mon: 9:00am 4:00pm
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Physical Location Description
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Located near Monroe City Bus Terminal (Downtown).
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Disabilities Access
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Yes
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Bus Service Access
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Monroe Transit System (Bus)
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Eligibility
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Eligibility determined by caseworker after interview;
EFSP Eligibility:
-it cannot be used to pay deposits
-it does not cover late fees
-it can only be used for a one month amount and the amount paid by the referral agency must guarantee additional month’s service/housing for the applicant
-utility bills are eligible 10 days before due date or past due
utility assistance is for water, gas( natural or propane) and electric
-can only be helped once in a phase (funding cycle) per category of service. (a person could only get utility bill paid once. Some agencies might help with 2 different utilities.)
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Languages Offered
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English
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Program Fees
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Free
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Application Process
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Must have an appointment, please contact Wayne Lee to schedule appointment at 318-325-1755
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Documents Required
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Current Photo ID, Proof of Residency, Proof of all income (including Food Stamps), Proof of all expenses, Proof of your emergency.
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Volunteer Requirements
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For volunteer opportunities contact: Salvation Army - Monroe Unit at 318-325-1755
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Volunteer Duties
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Varies according to need
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Programs at this agency
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Salvation Army Monroe Unit - Emergency Shelter
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Salvation Army Monroe Unit - Angel Tree Christmas Program
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Mailing Address
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PO Box 1623
Monroe LA
71210-1623 United States
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Business
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318-325-1755
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Fax Number
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318-325-9890
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Main Email Address
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wayne.lee@uss.salvationarmy.org
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Main Contact Name
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Wayne Lee
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Main Contact Title
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Social Service Contact
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Main Contact Phone
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318-325-1755
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Main Contact Email Address
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wayne.lee@uss.salvationarmy.org
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Allyssia Darby
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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HR/Office Manager
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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318-325-1755
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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allyssia.darby@uss.salvationarmy.org
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Tax Status
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Legal Status
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None or unknown
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Last Verified On: 10/3/2023
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