St. Clare's Center serving our  Neighbors in Need
                               
                                             PROGRAMS


    In addition to the Soup Kitchen, Thrift Shop, Food Pantry and emergency financial assistance,
    the following Programs are also offered:  

    •        Birth Certificates and IDs: assistance with obtaining these documents, which are needed
              to apply for housing and other basic benefits

    •        Financial Literacy: a series of classes on taking control of personal finances through
              budgeting, ways to spend less, avoiding money traps and organizing finances

    •        Grandparents’ Day:  usually meet monthly to hear a featured speaker on health issues or other
              pertinent topics (including Senior Driver Safety Classes); blood pressure checks, plus     
              refreshments and fellowship

    •        Household Necessities:  assistance with setting up an apartment for the first time or after an
              emergency (fire, flooding) with kitchen items, bedding etc.

    •        Kids Dress for Success:  assistance with new school uniforms with focus on importance of
              school attendance

    •        Prescriptions:  
  •  assistance with accessing programs available for long-term prescription needs through   
                     pharmaceutical companies
  •  co-pay assistance through local mental health facility
  •  emergency financial assistance with prescriptions

    •        Step into the Future: assistance for adults being re-trained for new jobs/careers with
              registration, book fees or work clothing

For for more information, please contact the Neighbors in Need Office at 229.883.2872.