Financial Assistance

St. Vincent's provides emergency financial assistance to individuals and families suffering financial hardship. These services are currently available for residents of St. Joseph County.

A staff member meets with the person in need to determine need and to help make a plan to address that need. Once determined, SVdP is able to offer rent and utility assistance.

Sign-up days for Rent and Utilities Assistance have been taken virtual due to Covid-19.  Phone requests for financial assistance will be taken every other Monday, beginning at 9am by calling 574-234-6000 x2.  The next date to sign up is June 29, 2020.

You will be asked to leave a message and your phone call will be returned to schedule a virtual appointment.  Please answer all blocked calls until you hear from us.

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This service is offered on a first come, first served basis, and appointments are available on a limited basis. 

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When your phone call is returned, you will be asked to provide the following information:

• Note from the Trustee’s Office

• Photo Identification & Proof of Address

• Photo ID/ Social Security Card or birth certificate for each member of the household

• Current Utility Bill/Rental Agreement

• Substantiation of all income sources for any member of the household including but not limited to those items listed below: 

  • Earnings/ Unemployment Benefits/ Child Support/ SSI/SSDI / TANF/ SS Retirement/ VA Pension/ EITC

  • Note with a Referral from a St. Vincent Conference (if applicable)

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Budgeting Assistance, Job Searches & Resume Creation services are also available by appointment.

These services are provided in part through CSBG funds provided by Real Services, Inc.