Community Assistance Programs at SVDM
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Utility Assistance – Our mission is to prevent shut offs, to help reinstate electricity to families that has already been shut off, or arrange for a delivery of oil, wood, propane or gas to address a temporary financial crisis.
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Referrals – Our Outreach Team meets with guests at 617 Main Street to see where we can be helpful. Referrals may include referrals for medical assessment, mental health or addiction services, referrals for shelter/housing, for grocery assistance, even for clothing!
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Rental Assistance – a thorough assessment of a situation may call for a loan for a security deposit or a month’s rent. These funds originate in Middletown’s Faith Community. Funds are then distributed by trained SVDM staff, and recipients sign an agreement to repay SVDM once the emergency which created the need is over and once recipients have the ability to repay.
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Transportation – Sometimes life happens! If someone can’t get to work because of a car or other transportation problem, we may be able to help! We look at the whole picture with a careful mind to solve problems – not to put them off knowing that they are likely to recur.