
General Financial Assistance
The St. Vincent de Paul Society provides rent & utility assistance through one-on-one appointments with a financial coordinator who is able to assess the needs of each person served as well as develop strategies to encourage self-sufficiency.
Please Note:
This program is for people who have NOT had a COVID-19 related job loss. If you have had a COVID-19 related job loss, please click here to apply to the ERA program.
Upcoming Sign-Up Dates:
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Tuesday, July 5th
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Monday, July 18th
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Monday, August 1st
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Monday, August 15th
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Tuesday, September 6th
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Monday, September 19th
The application opens at 10am. Documents are required at the time of application.
Applying for Assistance:
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Limited slots for financial assistance will open online on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 10am (with exceptions for holidays).
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Documents must be uploaded with your application. All documents are required, EVEN IF WE HAVE HELPED YOU BEFORE.
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If you do not have your documents, or you only submit partial documents, your application will be denied and you will have to reapply.
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You will receive a follow-up email stating whether your application was approved or denied.
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If your application is approved, you will receive instructions on how to schedule your appointment.
Applications are received and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please do not submit more than one application.
Need Help?
If you do not have a computer, go to any branch of your South Bend Public Library to access one. If you have trouble uploading your documents, ask a librarian to make a tech appointment.
Required Documentation:
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Identity Documents:
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Your Photo ID (Drivers License/State ID/Passport or SB City ID)
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AND one of the following documents for EVERY person living in the home, including children: Birth Certificate, Photo ID or Social Security Card
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Proof of current address:
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Current lease or a piece of mail with your address on it - utility bill, etc.
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Lease Agreement or Mortgage statement
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Signed, Current, ALL Pages
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Documentation of Income for ALL adults in the household. Examples of this documentation include:
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Employment Income
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Work Earnings - pay stubs/payroll printout, etc.
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Unemployment Benefits - screenshot or scan of most recent payment
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Workman's Compensation
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Alimony/Spousal Support
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Child Support
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Business Earnings - tax return for a business you own
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State/Government Benefits
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Disability Income (SSI/SSDI) - printout
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SSI benefits for any dependents or benefits received by a widow
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TANF - statement
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SNAP (food stamps) statement
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Section 8 benefits - including utility check
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VA disability compensation
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Private insurance disability benefits statement
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Social Security/Retirement
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Statement of Monthly Benefit from Social Security
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VA Pension
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Private pension benefits
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Earned Income Tax Credit
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Investment Income
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For help with utilities - most current utility bill with supporting detail of charges for EVERY utility you seek help with.
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For help with rental assistance - statement from the landlord of rent amount due with the landlord's name and mailing address. (You will need to ask your landlord for this - typically called a Rent Ledger or Rent Statement).
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Additional documentation, if it applies to you:
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EAP (Energy assistance program) document from REAL Services
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Documents from visits to any other agency that you have received financial assistance from for the same bills you scanned before.
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Budgeting assistance, job searches & resume creation services are also available by appointment.