To all of our residents …
We know how hard it can be to make your income stretch at times, especially during the holidays. To assist with that, we’re trying to come up with a master list of rental (and other!) assistance agencies. If you know of any we don’t have on file, PLEASE let us know of them and of their contact information/hours/days to contact/specific people to contact/specific people who qualify, and we will add them to our list so that everyone can benefit.
Weathering the recession with you,
The Management
Our Lady of Mercy/St Vincent de Paul (rent, food vouchers, gas vouchers, utilities)
225-924-1054; 225-928-7612
Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge (offers assistance with rent/utility bills/ finding a job)
225-336-8700
Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge ( food/rent/utilities/ find job/health care, etc)
225-355-4483
West Baton Rouge Helping Hand (emergency financial aid)
225-346-1008
Volunteers of America (helps disabled and veterans, but has list of other assist agencies)
225-925-2372
East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (assists only if you’re 60 yrs old +, but tons of stuff)
225-923-8000
Baton Rouge Office of Social Services (multiple programs)
225-358-4561
St Vincent de Paul Thrift Store (clothing, household items)
225-346-5158
Southeast Ministries (food, rent, utilities, prescriptions – YOU MUST BE EMPLOYED)
225-924-5122
Shiloh Baptist Church Bargain Center (food and clothes)
225-343-9300
Second Baptist Church (food and clothes)
225-344-1936
Delmont Service Center (rent/utility assistance if at risk. Food, meds, headstart 3-4yrs.)
225-357-5013
East Baton Rouge Office of Social Services (Surplus food. Rent.)
225-389-4814
Southeast Ministries Association, Inc (bus passes, rent, prescription assistance, utilities)
225-924-5122
Public & Social Services of Baton Rouge Parish (rent/utilities/ tax prep/clothes/food/etc)
225-389-7625
Connections for Life (single low income women)
3027 Nicholson Drive
Baton Rouge, La 70802
Office of Community Development (rent)
225-389-3039
Dept of Social Services Office of Community Services La State Program (rent)
225-342-4583
Office of Catholic Community Services
225-336-8770
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank (free food)
225-359-9940
Saint Paul Catholic Church (free food)
225-383-2537
United Methodist HOPE Ministries (free food)
225-355-0702
Community Health Charities of Louisiana Affiliated Agencies (free health care)
985-898-5946
DSS Childcare Assistance (helps pay for childcare)
225-922-3021
VOA Partnerships in Childcare-Childcare Key (helps pay for childcare)
225-926-8005; 1-888-926-8005
HeadStart (get your kids in pre-k)
225-358-4504
EBR Early Childhood Programs (get your kids in pre-k)
225-355-6197
EBR Early Childhood Special Education (get your kids in gifted pre-k)
HIPPY (help your 3 yr old get ready for pre-k! Referrals for adult literacy programs)
225-357-6788
ARC Day School (daycare!)
225-355-4461
Community Association for the Welfare of School Children-CAWSC (8 week summer camp. Clothes. Toys. After school programs for kindergarten through 8th grade)
225-924-7506
HOPWA
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
The HOPWA Program is designed for low-income persons who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The program creates and supports access to affordable housing by assisting clients to better maintain a stable living environment and reduce homelessness by offering assistance with rent, mortgage, and utilities. Other goals of the HOPWA Program include improving access to health care and supportive services.
Income Tax Service
The Office of Social Services Staff prepares State and Federal Income Tax forms at no cost for low income families.
LIHEAP
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
This program provides utility payments to energy vendors on behalf of eligible East Baton Rouge Parish residents. Eligibility for assistance is limited to one payment in a six month period, contingent upon availability of funds. Eligible individuals must meet income guidelines.
Project Care
Emergency Services to the Elderly & Disabled
The Office of Social Services accepts applications for emergency utility assistance for persons 60 and older and persons with a disability (Proof of disability needs to be provided) on behalf of Council on Aging.
