SCMCAA Ripley County

Special Notes/Funding

SERVICE DESCRIPTION This project is a service designed to connect low-income families and individuals with concerned volunteers who can offer new resources and opportunities that families cannot find on their own. All families enrolled in this project work together to find solutions to their barriers. The families, volunteers and agency work as a team to make each person more self-sufficient.

Availability

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

low income families.

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call Or Walk In To Apply

Geography Served

Description

Helping individuals and families with enrollment in a health insurance plan through the Affordable Care Act.

Hours

Tues and Thurs - 9:00am to 3:00pm

Required Documents

- Basic family budget information - Email address

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

N/A

Intake Procedure

Call (573)325-4255 or email gingerhillscmcaa@hotmail.com for an appointment

Languages

English

Service Area

Ripley County, MO

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

COVID-19 UPDATE: All outreach offices, head starts and job centers are closed. Please call your local county outreach office for assistance.

Description

SCMCAA of Ripley county is a community action agency.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Varies - Call for Details

Eligibility

Open to residents of Ripley County

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call or Walk In for Service

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Ripley County in Missouri

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

AREA SERVED Ripley County SERVICE DESCRIPTION Garden plots are available in local community garden for low income individuals.

Availability

Irregular - Call For Hours

Required Documents

Complete a Comprehensive Assessment Additional Participation Agreement may be Required.

Eligibility

Must meet eligibility requirements of 200% of poverty level. Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2010/popstate.htm.

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call Or Walk In To Apply and be placed on list for plot.

Languages

English

Geography Served

Description

Provides computer skills classes to low-income job seekers. Stipend may be available upon class completion.

Hours

Class times and locations vary, call for details

Required Documents

- Complete a Comprehensive Assessment - An additional Participation Agreement may be Required

Eligibility

- Income must be at or below 125% of poverty level and be seeking a job. - Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2011/popstate.htm

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call or Walk In to Apply - will be placed on list for next available class

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Ripley County in Missouri

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

AREA SERVED Ripley County SERVICE DESCRIPTION Basic Lifesaving Certification provided. Offers CPR and first aid workshops.

Availability

Class times, dates and locations vary, call for details.

Required Documents

Complete a Comprehensive Assessment An additional Participation Agreement may be required

Eligibility

Income must be at or below 125% of poverty level Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2011/popstate.htm.

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call Or Walk In To Apply to be placed on list for next available class.

Languages

English

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

SERVICE DESCRIPTION This program provides funding for disaster related home repair including weatherheads and frozen pipes. Please contact 573-325-8271 for more details.

Availability

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Needed documents will be discussed at time of application.

Eligibility

- Must have experienced a disaster - Applicants must meet the income eligibility guidelines - Households receiving SSI or TANF are qualified regardless of income - Priority given to the elderly, individuals with disabilities, or who have children under 5 years.

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call Or Walk In To Apply

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

COVID-19 UPDATE: All outreach offices, head starts and job centers are closed. Please call your local county outreach office for assistance.

Description

Offers assistance with paying utility bills, which may include: metered services such as electric and gas bills, and non-metered services such as oil, wood, coal and propane. May also pay reconnect fees. Currently funding available as of October 1, 2011 for elderly and disabled only. November 1, funding will open for others. If clients have received assistance in the past they will receive an application in the mail after the appropriate date. If they did not receive assistance last year they need to call for an application after the appropriate date.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

- Proof Of Income - Social Security Card for everyone in household - Proof of Service (Utility bill or shut off notice) - Some programs may require proof of resources (i.e. Savings and retirement account statements, CDs, etc.)

Eligibility

- Ripley County residents at or below 200% of the Poverty Guideline. - Due to funding fluctuations, sometimes eligibility is reduced to those at or below 135% of the poverty guideline, or is cut off completely, when this occurs a waiting list will be started. - Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2011/popstate.htm

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call or Walk In to Apply

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Ripley County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Early childhood Literacy Project teaches parents how to read to their children and teaches young children basic literacy skills. Parents attend workshops where they are taught the skills to help their children, while the children are in another room and are being assisted with basic reading skills.

Hours

Class times and days vary, Call for details.

Required Documents

- Complete a Comprehensive Assessment - An additional Participation Agreement may be required

Eligibility

- Parents with young children income must must be at or below 125% of poverty level. - Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2011/popstate.htm

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call or Walk In to Apply - will be placed on list for next class

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Ripley County in Missouri

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

AREA SERVED Ripley County SERVICE DESCRIPTION Provides food vouchers and/or funds for food to families in emergency situations. Assistance is limited to the funds on hand.

Availability

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Low income families in emergency situations.

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call Or Walk In For Service

Languages

English

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

COVID-19 UPDATE: All outreach offices, head starts and job centers are closed. Please call your local county outreach office for assistance.

Description

Offers assistance with paying utility bills, which may include: metered services such as electric and gas bills, and non-metered services such as oil, wood, coal and propane. May also pay reconnect fees. Currently funding available as of October 1, for elderly and disabled only. November 1, 2011 funding will open for others. If clients have received assistance in the past they will receive an application in the mail after the appropriate date. If they did not receive assistance last year they need to call for an application after the appropriate date.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

- Proof Of Income - Social Security Card for everyone in household - Proof of Service (Utility bill or shut off notice) - Some programs may require proof of resources (i.e. Savings and retirement account statements, CDs, etc.)

Eligibility

- Ripley County residents at or below 200% of the Poverty Guideline. - Due to funding fluctuations, sometimes eligibility is reduced to those at or below 135% of the poverty guideline, or is cut off completely, when this occurs a waiting list will be started. - Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2011/popstate.htm

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call or Walk In to Apply

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Ripley County in Missouri

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

AREA SERVED Ripley County SERVICE DESCRIPTION Basic Lifesaving Certification provided. Offers CPR and first aid workshops.

Availability

Class times, dates and locations vary, call for details.

Required Documents

Complete a Comprehensive Assessment An additional Participation Agreement may be required

Eligibility

Income must be at or below 125% of poverty level Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2011/popstate.htm.

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call Or Walk In To Apply to be placed on list for next available class.

Languages

English

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

COVID-19 UPDATE: All outreach offices, head starts and job centers are closed. Please call your local county outreach office for assistance.

Description

Offers assistance with paying utility bills, which may include: metered services such as electric and gas bills, and non-metered services such as oil, wood, coal and propane. May also pay reconnect fees.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

- Proof Of Income - Social Security Card for everyone in household - Proof of Service (Utility bill or shut off notice) - Some programs may require: - Proof of Resources (i.e. Savings and retirement account statements, CDs, etc.)

Eligibility

- Ripley County residents at or below 125% of the Poverty Guideline. - Due to funding fluctuations, sometimes eligibility is reduced or is cut off completely, when this occurs a waiting list will be started. - Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2011/popstate.htm

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call or Walk In for Service

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Ripley County in Missouri

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

SERVICE DESCRIPTION Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) help low-to-moderate income people achieve economic stability through a savings plan that rewards discipline. A qualified individual can put away up to $2,000 in a savings account that will be matched 2-to-1 by other funds. In other words, for every $1 a participant puts intoan account, another $2 would be added. The money can be used for one of three savings goals: buying a home, starting a business or achieving post-secondary education .

Availability

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Participants must have incomes of less than 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline and can remain in the program for up to three years..

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call Or Walk In To Apply

Geography Served

Description

Provides a Leadership Training Program that addresses issues of self-esteem and empowerment with classes on how to be a board member, how to run a meeting, and how to apply for a 501(c)3 among others. Some program graduates may be selected to be sent to training as volunteer program facilitators to provide the training to upcoming classes.

Hours

Class time vary, call for details

Required Documents

- Complete a comprehensive assessment - Social Security Card

Eligibility

- Must meet income guidelines of 125% of poverty level. - Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2011/popstate.htm

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call or Walk In to Apply

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Ripley County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Life Skills Training is a multi-hour workshop designed to provide family members with helpful information in the areas of employment, education, budgeting, etc.

Hours

Irregular - Call for Hours

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call or Walk In to Apply

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Ripley County in Missouri

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

AREA SERVED Ripley County SERVICE DESCRIPTION Provides assistance with past due rent and mortgage payments, will cover only one month or payment and covers the principle and interest only on mortgage payments-no late fees.

Availability

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Proof Of Income Social Security Card for all members of household Proof of Need (notice of eviction or foreclosure)

Eligibility

Must be a US Citizen or legal resident. Ripley County residents at or below 200% of the Poverty Guideline. Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2010/popstate.htm.

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call Or Walk In For Service

Languages

English

Geography Served

Description

Assistance in preparing Circuit Breaker (partial or full rebate on paid real estate taxes) forms.

Hours

By Appointment Only (Mar 6 to Apr 12, 2017) Mon 8:00am to 4:30pm Wed 8:00am to 4:30pm Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

- Photo ID - Social Security (SSA 1099) or Railroad Retirement Award Letter - W-2's from Employers - 1099s for Dividends, Interest, Pensions - Previous year's PAID Real Estate Receipts/Personal Property Tax Receipts - Disabled Veterans need letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs

Eligibility

- Homeowners and nursing home residents who lived in Missouri for the entire calendar year - Individual or their spouse age 65 years and older - Individual or their spouse under age 65 years and 100% disabled - Individual age 60-64 years and received surviving spouse social security benefits - Gross annual income must not have exceeded (Single - $27,500 if owned home less than the full year, $30,000 if owned and occupied home for the entire year, Married - $29,000 if owned home less than the full year, $34,000 if owned and occupied home for the entire year) - Gross annual income includes Social Security (SSA 1099) or Railroad Retirement, Wages (W-2's), Dividends, Interest and Pensions (1099s)

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call (573) 996-3713 to schedule an appointment.

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Ripley County in Missouri

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

AREA SERVED Ripley County SERVICE DESCRIPTION Provides assistance with past due rent and mortgage payments, will cover only one month or payment and covers the principle and interest only on mortgage payments-no late fees.

Availability

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Proof Of Income Social Security Card for all members of household Proof of Need (notice of eviction or foreclosure)

Eligibility

Must be a US Citizen or legal resident. Ripley County residents at or below 200% of the Poverty Guideline. Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2010/popstate.htm.

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call Or Walk In For Service

Languages

English

Geography Served

Description

Back to School Fair

Hours

July 26th, 2016 10:00am to 2:00pm Church of God

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Low income families Families with children age 5 to 18

Fees

Call for details

Intake Procedure

Telephone to Apply - 573-996-3713 Walk In for Service

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Ripley County

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

AREA SERVED Ripley County SERVICE DESCRIPTION Offers assistance with paying utility bills, which may include: metered services such as electric and gas bills, and non-metered services such as oil, wood, coal and propane. Also Water/sewer bills. May also pay reconnect fees.

Availability

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Proof Of Income Social Security Card for everyone in household Proof of Service (Utility bill or shut off notice) Some programs may require: Proof of Resources (i.e. Savings and retirement account statements, CDs, etc.)

Eligibility

Each member of household must be a citizen of the United States or an alien admitted for permanent residence Ripley County residents at or below 200% of the Poverty Guideline. Due to funding flucuations, sometimes eligibility is reduced to those at or below 135% of the poverty guideline, or is cut off completely, when this occurs a waiting list will be started. Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2010/popstate.htm.

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call Or Walk In For Service

Languages

English

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

COVID-19 UPDATE: All outreach offices, head starts and job centers are closed. Please call your local county outreach office for assistance.

Description

Weatherization and minor home repairs to assist low-income people, especially the elderly, individuals with disabilities and/or those with small children to conserve energy through the installation of weatherization materials. Weatherization uses an energy audit procedure to establish cost effective weatherization measures. The audit also calculates the reduction in energy usage.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Proof Of Income

Eligibility

- Low Income - Elderly - Individuals with disabilities - Families with small children

Fees

No Fees- N/a

Intake Procedure

Call or Walk In to Apply

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Ripley County in Missouri

Geography Served