Birmingham Alabama Financial Assistance

Birmingham, AL Financial Assistance

This guide demonstrates various options available to individuals and families in Birmingham, Alabama that are currently facing financial challenges. It details available government financial assistance programs, eligibility requirements, and application procedures. It also outlines relevant non-profit organizations that can be contacted for further assistance.

Government Financial Assistance Options

There are several state, local, and federal programs designed to assist individuals and families facing financial difficulties. Here are some key programs:

1. Alabama Family Assistance Program (FA)

The Family Assistance Program provides temporary assistance to needy families with children under 18 years of age. It aims to promote job preparation, work, and family stability.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a resident of Alabama
  • Must have a child under 18 years of age (or under 19 years if still attending school)
  • Income must be below a certain threshold

How to apply:

You can apply in person at your county Department of Human Resources or online at myDHR.

2. Alabama Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The SNAP program provides prescribed food benefits to individuals and families with low-income.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a resident of Alabama
  • Income and resources must fall within certain limits

How to apply:

You can apply in person at your county Department of Human Resources or online at myDHR.

3. Alabama Medicaid Agency

This program offers medical assistance programs for low-income families and individuals.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a resident of Alabama
  • Income and resources must fall within certain limits

How to apply:

You can apply in person at your county Department of Human Resources or online at the Alabama Medicaid Agency website.

Non-Profit Aid Agencies in Birmingham

These non-profit organizations in Birmingham can also provide support:

1. United Way of Central Alabama

They provide a wide range of support, including food, health services, and financial education.

2. Greater Birmingham Ministries

Gives assistance with food, utilities, and some medications.

3. Salvation Army

Offers a variety of support such as food, temporary housing, utility payments, and other emergency services.

Getting Out of Financial Need:

While assistance programs provide immediate relief, long-term financial stability is essential. Some strategies include:

  • Increasing Your Income: Consider looking for a better paying job, part-time work, or even freelance work.
  • Creating a budget: Figuring out your monthly income and essential expenses can help you manage your money better.
  • Downsizing: If you are living beyond your means, consider moving to a cheaper residence or cutting out unnecessary expenses.
  • Paying off debts: High interest debts can put a significant financial burden. Making a plan to pay these off can greatly improve your financial situation.

Taking control of your financial situation can be a daunting task, but with the right tools and resources, it is possible. Make use of available help from government agencies and non-profit organizations, and implement the strategies discussed above to achieve long-term financial stability.

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Alabama Child Caring Foundation

Health and Dental Insurance Company, Blue Cross/Blue Shield PMD insurance for primary/preventive care to children with no other access to medical care .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
33.3661567,-86.7903174

Phone
(800) 726-2289
Location
Birmingham, AL

Muscular Dystrophy Association, Alabama

* Information about muscular dystrophy, mail outs* Financial assistance for wheelchairs, leg braces, and repairs on wheelchairs* Summer camps* ALS support groups .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
33.4168701,-86.8109185

Phone
(205) 823-8191
Location
Birmingham, AL

Aids Alabama - Jefferson

Description:Provides housing (transitional and permanent), case management, prevention education, transportation, substance abuse treatment, health insurance continuation, emergency utility assistance, and rental assistance for housing. Hours:8:00am to 5:00pm, Mon. - Fri. Intake procedure:Caseworker Referral Eligibility:HIV Positive and Low-Income, Resident Description:Provides housing (transitional and permanent), case management, prevention education, transportation, substance abuse treatment, health insurance continuation, emergency utility assistance, and rental assistance for housing. Hours:8:00am to 5:00pm, Mon. - Fri. Intake procedure:Caseworker Referral Eligibility:HIV Positive and Low-Income, Resident of Alabama Fees:No Fee for Service. Services:aids/hiv clinics, aids/hiv prevention counseling, electric bill payment assistance for aids/hiv, gas bill payment assistance for aids/hiv, medical transportation for aids/hiv, rent payment assistance for aids/hiv, transitional housing/shelter for aids/hiv, water bill payment assistance for aids/hiv .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
33.5162000,-86.7784850

Phone
(205) 324-9822
Location
Birmingham, AL

Bridge Ministries - Jefferson

This organization provides emergency financial assistance to homeless or low income (but only residents of jefferson county - excluding cities of hoover and bessemer.) hours:8:30am to 12:30pm, monday - thursday, appointment required. Intake procedure:Initial interview and appointments scheduled by telephone. Appointments taken at 8:30am mondays only. Eligibility:Low income or homeless people. HUD income guidelines for all financial assistance. Assists one time only! Services:electric bill payment assistance, gas bill payment assistance, rent payment assistance, water bill payment assistance .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
33.4852371,-86.8127720

Phone
(205) 930-0309
Location
Birmingham, AL

Collat Jewish Family Services - Jefferson

Community crisis fund services: food pantries, prescription expense assistance, rent payment assistance intake procedure:call for appointmenteligibility:low income, must meet guidelines fees:no fee for service .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
33.5090651,-86.7570966

Phone
(205) 879-3438
Location
Birmingham, AL

Greater Birmingham Ministries - Jefferson

Intake procedure:call for appointment 205-716-2168 services:electric bill payment assistance, food pantries, gas bill payment assistance, mortgage payment assistance, rent payment assistance, water bill payment assistance .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
33.5292864,-86.8098457

Phone
(205) 326-6821
Location
Birmingham, AL

Dannon Project

The mission of Dannon Project is to insure maximum utilization of resources available from private charitable sources and from local, state and federal governments to assist in the development of healthy communities and lifestyles, thereby, preventing violence and other at-risk behaviors that lead to unemployment, disease, incarceration and re-incarceration, premature death and generational cycles of poverty and economic exclusion. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
33.5152490,-86.8046600

Phone
(205) 202-4072
Location
Birmingham, AL

Jefferson County Office of Community Development - JEFFERSON COUNTY

*Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program* On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program. Grantees may provide rental assistance or services to eligible program participants who are residing or would like to reside outside their jurisdiction. They may also fund ubgrantees that serve persons outside of the jurisdiction, subgrantees that are located outside of the jurisdiction, and subgrantees that serve multiple jurisdictions. A grantee may establish more stringent requirements, such as requiring that HPRP funds be spent within the jurisdiction or establishing a residency requirement,but HUD is not setting these requirements. Counties served:Mobile County .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
33.5223632,-86.8091760

Phone
(205) 3255761
Location
Birmingham, AL

Community Development Department - BIRMINGHAM

*Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program* On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program. Grantees may provide rental assistance or services to eligible program participants who are residing or would like to reside outside their jurisdiction. They may also fund ubgrantees that serve persons outside of the jurisdiction, subgrantees that are located outside of the jurisdiction, and subgrantees that serve multiple jurisdictions. A grantee may establish more stringent requirements, such as requiring that HPRP funds be spent within the jurisdiction or establishing a residency requirement,but HUD is not setting these requirements. Counties served:Madison County .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
33.5200350,-86.8108710

Phone
(205) 2542483
Location
Birmingham, AL

Jefferson County Human Resources Family Assistance Birmingham Birmingham

For more information, about Financial assistance and other services provided by this office, contact them directly to the number provided. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
33.5263847,-86.8136433

Phone
(205) 423-4900
Location
Birmingham, AL