Fight Poverty
Sturgis, MI Corps Fight Poverty Information
Programs and Services
Everyday The Salvation Army helps those in need around the world and right here in our community. We reach out in times of life's disasters and help meet the basic human needs of food, shelter, and restoring hope.
The Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope initiative provides individualized services to families with children who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability that repeats generation after generation. It seeks to address the root causes of poverty in addition to The Army's history of compassionate serving. By helping families overcome challenges like unemployment, unstable housing, and lack of education, we can lead families down a path toward increased stability and, ultimately, self-sufficiency. Learn more >
Energy Assistance Services
Michigan residents are now required to apply for utility assistance by registering online with MI Bridges. The online application is: https://www.michigan.gov/mibridges Once a determination of assistance has been made and there is a co-pay you need assistance with, choose The Salvation Army and we will be in contact with you within two business days to schedule an appointment. If you need help applying, please contact our main office at 269-651-4275 to schedule an appointment.
Branch County
To inquire about assistance in any of the categories below please call our Sturgis office at 269-651-4275 for an appointment with a case worker. Appointments for Branch County residents will be in Coldwater. Our social services office is located inside the Coach Eby Family Center.
- Utility Assistance - after you apply with MI Bridges
- Housing Crisis Assistance - call for details.
- Rent or Mortgage Assistance
- Holiday Toy Assistance
- Referrals
St. Joseph County
The office in Sturgis serves all those who reside within the county of St. Joseph Michigan.
To inquire about assistance in any of the categories below you can call our Sturgis office (269-651-4275) for an appointment with a caseworker. DUE TO COVID-19 ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE CURRENTLY HANDLED BY PHONE.
To be eligible for assistance in any of the following areas a client must verify their identity by way of a photo ID and their address via an official document (bills, government document etc) with their name and service address on present.
- Utility Assistance - after you apply with MI Bridges
- Holiday Assistance
- Food Pantry
- Hot Lunch Program - no eligibility verification needed.
- Referrals
Other Services
