Rent & Utility 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 will be scheduled twice each month. These sign-up days will take place at the SVdP Center, 520 Crescent Avenue (Directions). The dates for sign-up are the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month. At that time we schedule appointments for the following two weeks. 

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This service is offered on a first come, first served basis. Since the number of clients served is limited, it is recommended that you arrive by the scheduled time on the scheduled date.

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You will need to bring the following with you to the sign-up:

• 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.