New or Returning Client Instructions
The info below is VERY important and each of the steps will help us help you in the ways we are able.
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We aren’t available after 5:00 or on weekends.
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We really believe that if you can work, you should be employed. If you’re on disability, there are options for additional income as well through places like Ability Works. Express Employment offers temp work that can mean quick pay. Delivery services are are a solid option for extra cash if you have transportation. Reminder: We don’t do same day financial assistance, but we can certainly get you started on knowing what your options are. Reminder: We require multiple steps to be completed that will benefit you but will also help us help you.
❗️We are 85% community funded, often times we don’t have the funds to help with financial assistance but can direct you toward those who might.❗️
You MUST complete ALL STEPS assigned for us to move forward with your case.
Step 1.
Complete 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 Meeting This is a mandatory meeting for us to assess your situation and learn more about you. Please be ready to provide all relevant info: ID, social security card, birth certificate, resume, lease, past due bills, disability paperwork, SSI paperwork, proof of income, proof of seeking income, etc.
To schedule an intake or follow up meeting appointment, please email, call or text our Case Manager, Kimberly Christy.
Give a DETAILED description of your situation and she will get in touch with you.
You will be contacted in the order your message is received.
662-314-4648 or starkvillestrong2020@gmail.com
Step 2.
Read through these resources and begin filling out applications for assistance that are relevant to your situation. If you can’t access them through your phone, please use the computers at the public library. These resources include food, housing, homelessness resources, employment, health and more.
Homeless & Housing Instability
Starkville Strong - We can help you find and secure affordable housing using our existing resources and connect you to other relevant resources in our area. Based on each person’s unique situation, we can help create a plan of action that will move you closer to housing stability.
While waiting on help from the organizations below, consider staying with family or friends. There are incentives we can provide to convince them to let you stay.
Organizations that help with Homelessness
Recovery House – 662-329-4333 Ext. 3
They service Starkville, West Point and Columbus.
To qualify: sleeping in car, sleeping on on streets, sleeping in hotel paid for by an organization
They might come and investigate the situation for proof.
MUTEH:
Application: www.muteh.org
601-960-0557
To Qualify: sleeping in car, sleeping on streets, sleeping in hotel paid for by organization
They will come and investigate your situation for proof
The Mission in West Point for Men:
Section 8 Immediate Assistance for those on Disability
662-327-0136 ext 8023
Community Counseling
Must have children
Help with rent, mental health services, employment, or connect to other resources
To qualify: sleeping in car, sleeping on on streets, sleeping in hotel paid for by an organization
Homeless Veterans - National Guard Veterans Programs
769-234-7316
Provide information and referral to essential resources to veterans.
Nearest Shelters:
Hospitality Hub in Memphis
https://www.hospitalityhub.org/
Tupelo, MS
Tuscaloosa, AL
Jackson, MS
Transportation to Shelter: Greyhound
Affordable housing:
https://starkvillestrong.info/qv5Rgq
If you’re working, Prairie Opportunities might be an option.
Compiled resources that can assist with food, clothing, employment, etc.
https://starkvillestrong.info/Resources
Alternatives: Neighbor Exchange Program
If you have burned bridges with friends or family, please work on mending those.
The friends and family who will allow you to stay while getting back on your feet might qualify for assistance with food or utility assistance during the time you are staying with them.