The Salvation Army
Provides assistance with the following: Rent/mortgage, emergency shelter, utilities, healthcare (non-narcotic medication), steel toe work boots, transportation and disaster relief.
The Salvation Army Services:
o Rent/Mortgage
o Motel (Circumstantial) (Max is one night)
o Utilities (Can only assist towards the disconnect amount)
o Healthcare (Non-narcotic medication)
o Clothing (Work boots)
o Transportation (Circumstantial)
o Disaster Relief
In the event of a house fire, flood or any type of natural disaster we can offer additional assistance to the household and/or households.
Items required for all assistance given through The Salvation Army:
• Appointment required.
• Intake Sheet.
• Social Security Cards for all household members.
• ID for all adults in the household.
• Income documentation for all adults (No income guideline):
o Work One Wage & Voucher.
o Most recent check stub(s).
o Social Security and/or SSI Award letter or most recent bank statement.
o Pension/Retirement Benefit letter (Cannot accept bank statements).
o Temporary disability most recent check stubs or benefit letter.
o Veterans benefit award letter.
o Self-employed – 1040 and Schedule C Tax documents from most recent year.
o Zero income form (Use for those who have zero income, gaps in their employment, or need to self-declare their income).
o Child Support – 12 months print out.
o TANF – 12 months print out.
Additional documents needed for each specific type of assistance:
Rent Assistance
• Landlord Affidavit
NOTE: The participant is required to pay all but the remaining portion of the rent before The Salvation Army can assist. Must guarantee 30 days of service with funds. The Salvation Army does not pay towards security deposits.
Utility Assistance
• Most recent utility bill.
• Housing information:
o Rent: Landlord Affidavit.
o Own: Property tax documentation, deed, land contract, mortgage statement, or mobile home title.
NOTE: The participant is required to pay all but the remaining portion of the disconnect amount before The Salvation Army can assist. Must be able to guarantee 30 days of service with funds. The Salvation Army does NOT pay towards security deposits, reconnect fees, or any tampering/fraudulent charges.
Assistance with Work boots
• Training receipt (A receipt that shows how much the item will cost with tax included. Vendors: Wal-Mart & Shoe Sensation).
NOTE: If the item exceeds the amount The Salvation Army can assist with, the participant is required to pay the remaining portion, or no assistance will be issued.
Healthcare
• Pharmacy Profile (A document that states the exact amount needed for the prescription after insurance if applicable).
NOTE: Cannot assist with narcotics. If the prescription(s) exceed(s) the amount The Salvation Army can assist with, the participant is required to pay the remaining portion, or no assistance will be issued.
Gasoline
• Documentation from doctor listing the scheduled appointment.
NOTE: Can only assist with gasoline for transportation if there is a medical need or family death. (Examples: A doctor’s appointment/procedure/surgery or a funeral out of town for an immediate family member). Salvation Army does NOT pay for vehicle repairs.
Motel Voucher
• Verify there is a legitimate need for the emergency shelter.
NOTE: Can only assist with a one-night stay.
Disaster Relief
• In the event of a house fire or flood or any type of natural disaster we can offer additional assistance to the household and/or households if the situation can be verified.
Contact Info
Address: 136 E Washington Street Shelbyville IN 46176
Phone: 317-398-7421
