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 to Catholic parishes and diocesan offices that operate ministries to assist people in need. These groups may contact Catholic Charities if they need guidance or limited funds to better respond to an emergency need for 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.