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Welcome to Basic Needs

"The Poor We Will Always Have With Us..."

John 12:28

Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana functions as a safety net for those most in need in our communities, providing a broad spectrum of services so that people can access life’s basic necessities.

Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana offers the following services.
 

Budget Class

Emergency Assistance 

SNAP Enrollment Assistance 

 

Budget Class

Budget Class

Available Times
On Tuesdays, Twice per month at 10 am

Location
Westside Library
5416 Provine Place
Alexandria, LA 71303

Scheduled Appointments Only
NO WALK-INS  

As a certified Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach, our priority is helping people help themselves.  We will strive to understand your situation, provide information, and inject hope.

- Jeri Forbis

"God has not called us to see through each other, but to see each other through".

"A Budget is People Telling Their Money Where To Go, Instead of Wondering Where It Went."
Dave Ramsey
NOTE:  This educational class is open to everyone. Email info@cccenla.org for more information.

*In partnership with Red River Bank.

Emergency Assistance

Assist. Educate. Elevate.

With assistance and education, we hope to help you elevate out of budgeting challenges and achieve financial stability.

IMPORTANT POLICY CHANGE. Please Read Carefully.

As of January 2024, all applicants applying for emergency assistance MUST attend our Budget Class BEFORE an appointment can be scheduled. 

Classes are offered every two weeks on Tuesdays, 10 a.m., at Westside Regional Library, 5416 Provine Place, Alexandria, 71303—scheduled appointments only, NO walk-ins.
Your basic needs emergency assistance appointment will be scheduled at the end of your BUDGET class.

Available Times
Mondays and Wednesdays 

Location
Central Louisiana Homeless Coalition
1515 Jackson Street
Alexandria, LA 71301

Scheduled Appointments Only
NO WALK-INS  
IMPORTANT 
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL FOUR STEPS.

1. Complete Initial Registration Below

2. Confirm Your Registration in Your Email Inbox

3. Complete Your Application

4. Schedule Your Budget Class Time

CLICK HERE
Schedule Your Budget Class Now!

All basic needs appointments are full for September.  We will open for appointments  again on Sept 29th. Thank You! 

Basic Needs Emergency Assistance 

Your Information Will Never Be Shared or Sold and Will Only Be Used at Catholic Charities
Step 1 Please Register Here To Begin The Application Process

Please Begin the Application Process By Filling Out the Form Below

SNAP Enrollment Assistance

Assistance with SNAP Enrollment
Phone Enrollment Only 

Please complete all registration steps

SNAP ONLY
No Other Needs Assessments Allowed Thank You!
THIS IS FOR SNAP REGISTRATION ONLY
IMPORTANT BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
STEP 1: Please create an email address if you do not have one. These options are free
(Teenagers and young adults can be very helpful) Remember to save your password!
Google: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp
Yahoo: https://login.yahoo.com/account/create?.lang=en-US&.intl=us&.src=yhelp
STEP 2: Create a DCFS Café Account -- Click Here to set up your Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
https://sspweb.ie.dcfs.la.gov/selfservice/selfserviceJSPController?id=0.36816070782542765&tab=1

Write down any and all passwords in a secure place and bring with you to your appointment
Your Café Portal Username (using your email address is suggested)
Your Café Portal Password
Your Café Portal PIN#
 
REQUIRED PAPER WORK to BRING TO your appointment
BULLETS FOR THE FOLLOWING
Identity — driver's license, work or school ID, ID for health benefits or another social service program, voter's registration card, check stub, or birth certificate.
Alien status - if not a U.S. citizen, forms or cards from USCIS that prove the person is a legal alien (unless you choose not to apply for this person)
Wages - last 4 paycheck stubs or employer's statement for each person who works
Self-employment - income tax returns, sales records, quarterly tax records, personal wage record
Other income such as contributions, child support, alimony, Social Security, SSI, VA, retirement checks, Unemployment Compensation (UCB) - award letters, court orders, statements from contributors
Income that stopped within the last 3 months — pink slip, termination notice, or statement from former employer, termination notice or statement from source of any income that ended medical expenses - receipts, pharmacy printouts for last 3 months, doctor bills or other papers that show medical expenses for household members who are disabled or over age 59
Child support payments made to someone outside your home - court order or other legal papers and proof that you are making payments such as cancelled checks or wage withholding statements
 

Need More Help...

SNAP ENROLLMENT PARTNER SITE

For Additional Help with SNAP or To Book an Appointment, Please Call
(318) 227-0203

*For those who we are unable to assist, referrals to other community resources will be given.

Please complete and submit the online basic needs application and schedule an appointment.*

We’re Here For You!

IMPORTANT
Please Read

All individuals receiving assistance will be offered a budgeting class to improve the management of their finances, and participation will be required to receive assistance for a second time.
Since we wish to serve as many persons and families as possible, we can only help a household financially every six months.

To Access Immediate Assistance 
Please Visit Our Additional Resources Page
By Clicking HERE

For Assistance With Basic Needs
Please Check Back in January of 2023

Why We Do It . . .

Each human being is made in the image and likeness of God and deserves the help needed to reach one’s potential. With special concern for those who are vulnerable and considered outcasts by society, Catholic Charities staff and volunteers seek to protect the dignity of everyone whom they serve.

We Love Helping Others . . .

Each human being is made in the image and likeness of God and deserves the help needed to reach one’s potential. With special concern for those who are vulnerable and considered outcasts by society, Catholic Charities staff and volunteers seek to protect the dignity of everyone whom they serve.