EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE
The Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance Program is a voluntary service designed to meet emergency needs of persons who are faced with a life-sustaining crisis. It is not intended to provide on-going financial assistance.
The target population is families in crisis who reside in the geographical area of the diocese of Pensacola/Tallahassee. Caseworkers will normally prioritize and assist potential clients according to need, immediacy of need and family situation; families with children, expectant mothers, homeless, and individuals lacking immediate necessities are all priorities.
Catholic Charities attempts to assist all applicants, eligible or ineligible, with the emergency situation they face and by providing financial counseling, and information and referral to other resources as appropriate. Catholic Charities does not have income eligibility restrictions.
To view the 2008 Christmas Newsletter and see how the Emergency Assistance Program helped the community please click the link below:
2008 CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER
Available in all locations.
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Hebrews xiii. 2
Changing Lives
“I feel that even if Catholic Charities is unable to assist me and my family, they were very friendly, understanding and caring.”
“Sometimes all you may need is just a “caring ear” and [the caseworker] was more than that.”
“”I’m glad I heard about you. Thank you for helping me and my kids.”
“This agency has been a great blessing to me, as I’m sure to many others. My work with the agency has been a most positive experience.”
“I’m impressed with the number of volunteers.”
“…Keep up the good work, it’s worth it. You really help people. I will never forget you guys!”
“Without your help, my mother wouldn’t be here. Thank you!”
Other Useful Links
Pregnancy Resource Centers
County Health Departments
Florida Legal Assistance to the Poor Programs
Florida Department of Revenue
Internal Revenue Service
Social Security Administration