Catholic Charities of Arkansas

Disaster Response Services

Parish Social Ministry Office

Catholic Charities of Arkansas Parish Emergency Assistance Provides limited financial assistance to parishes to help people in crisis

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Parish Emergency Assistance provides limited financial assistance through parishes to assist people in crisis. Financial assistance is provided on a case-by-case basis and is dependent on the availability of funds. It is granted only at the request of a parish on behalf of an individual or family. These requests may include assistance for the following:

• Utility bills

• Housing

• Emergency transportation

• Prescriptions

• Hearing aids/eyeglasses

• Special emergency requests

People who need a referral to community agencies that provide emergency assistance should also call 2-1-1 or visit the Web site: www.arkansas211.org.