Utility Rent Assistance
How We Equip Families
The Salvation Army Has been helping people in need for more than 150 years. We have seen many changes since then, but one thing remains constant: God calls us to serve those who are most vulnerable. Today, The Salvation Army provides emergency services, including food, clothing, shelter, a safe space, and a hopeful word to everyone who needs it — regardless of religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
For many, making ends meet is a daily challenge, forcing people to choose between things like heating their homes and putting food on the table. We understand the stress these situations put on families and are here to help.
With utility assistance, our goal is to provide resources that will help families stay in their homes.
Rent/Mortgage Assistance
As we saw in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people across the country were forced into making a choice between things like keeping a roof over their heads and putting food on their familiy's tables. We believe no one should have to make a decision like that, so we provide rent and mortgage relief to those who need it.
Utility Bill Assistance
We have always fought to ensure that no one goes without heat in the coldest winters, air conditioning in the brutal summers, or fresh water to drink and bathe in.
Ways to Give
Project Share is funded primarily by contributions from the customers of Alabama Power Company. Customers simply pledge to donate $1, $2, $5, $10 or any other whole-dollar amount to Project Share by checking the box on their monthly utility bill. This amount is conveniently added to each monthly bill and all donations will be forwarded to The Salvation Army Greater Birmingham Area Command. These donations will be spent assisting neighbors across Alabama who need assistance paying their power bills.
If you would like to make a financial contribution to assist neighbors in Alabama, you can give directly to Project Share through The Salvation Army.
Donate by Mail: The Salvation Army Greater Birmingham Area Command, 2015 26th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35234. Please designate ‘Project Share’ on all checks.
Donate by Phone: Call 205-328-2420 to make your donation; please designate your gift for Project SHARE.
How to Receive Help
If you are faced with a crisis, applicants need to apply for Project Share assistance at the office in their county of residence. If you need help with your power bill, please call The Salvation Army Greater Birmingham Area Command at 205-328-2420 or contact the local servicing agency in your county listed below:
| County | Agency | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autauga | Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama | 116 Chilton Place Clanton, AL 35045 |
205-755-1204 |
| Baldwin | Community Action Agency of South Alabama | 26440 Pollard Road Daphne, AL 36526 |
251-626-2646 |
| Barbour | Family Service Center/United Way Clearing House | P.O. Box 972 Eufaula, AL 36027 |
334-687-2896 |
| Barbour | Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership | 100 George Wallace Drive Enterprise, AL 36331 |
334-897-2667 |
| Bibb | Community Service Programs of West Alabama | 200 Second Street Centreville, AL 35042 |
205-926-9384 |
| Bullock | Bullock County Aging Program | P.O. Box 472 Union Springs, AL 36089 |
334-738-2928 |
| Butler | Butler County Department of Human Resources | 182 West Adams Street Greenville, AL 36037 |
334-382-4419 |
| Calhoun | The Salvation Army Anniston | 404 Noble Street Anniston, AL 36201 |
256-236-5643 |
| Chambers | Circle of Care Center for Families | 14 Medical Park Valley, AL 36854 |
334-768-4091 ext. 228 |
| Chilton | Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama | 116 Chilton Place Clanton, AL 35045 |
205-258-5198 |
| Choctaw | Community Service Programs of West Alabama | 129 N. Mulberry Ave Butler, AL 36904 |
205-932-3218 |
| Clarke | Community Action Agency of South Alabama | 120 Court Street Grove Hill, AL 36451 |
251-275-8498 |
| Clay | The Salvation Army Anniston | 404 Noble Street Anniston, AL 36201 |
256-236-5643 |
| Cleburne | The Salvation Army Anniston | 404 Noble Street Anniston, AL 36201 |
256-236-5643 |
| Coffee | The Salvation Army Dale and Coffee Counties | 1177 Andrews Ave, Ste. E Ozark, AL 36360 |
334-445-3070 |
| Coffee | Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership | 100 George Wallace Drive Enterprise, AL 36331 |
334-347-0881 |
| Conecuh | Community Action Agency of South Alabama | 690 West Front Street Evergreen, AL 36401 |
251-578-2331 |
| Coosa | The Salvation Army Coosa County | 6800 Hwy 280 Alexander City, AL 35010 |
256-215-3730 |
| Covington | Organized Community Action Program Covington County | 260 Hillcrest Drive Andalusia, AL 36420 |
334-428-2660 |
| Crenshaw | Crenshaw County Department of Human Resources | 25 Hospital Drive Luverne, AL 36049 |
334-335-7000 |
| Dale | The Salvation Army Dale and Coffee Counties | 1177 Andrews Ave, Ste. E Ozark, AL 36360 |
334-389-0732 |
| Dallas | Dallas County Family Resource Center | 22 Church Street Selma, AL 36701 |
334-526-4567 |
| Elmore | Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama | 116 Chilton Place Clanton, AL 35045 |
334-514-5906 |
| Escambia | Community Action Agency of South Alabama | 3227 Pea Ridge Road Brewton, AL 36426 |
251-867-4759 |
| Etowah | The Salvation Army Etowah County | 114 North 11th Street Gadsden, AL 35902 |
256-546-4673 |
| Fayette | Community Service Programs of West Alabama | 1640 Temple Avenue N, Ste. 6 Fayette, AL 35555 |
205-932-3218 |
| Geneva | The Salvation Army Dothan | 1007 South Bell Street Dothan, AL 36301 |
334-792-1911 |
| Geneva | Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership | 100 George Wallace Drive Enterprise, AL 36331 |
334-347-0881 |
| Greene | Community Service Programs of West Alabama | 116 Prairie Avenue Eutaw, AL 35462 |
205-372-4562 |
| Hale | Community Service Programs of West Alabama | 800 Hall Street Greensboro, AL 36744 |
334-624-4455 |
| Henry | Henry County Department of Human Resources | P.O. Box 367 Abbeville, AL 36310 |
334-585-4128 |
| Henry | Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership | 100 George Wallace Drive Enterprise, AL 36331 |
334-347-0881 |
| Houston | The Salvation Army Dothan | 1007 South Bell Street Dothan, AL 36301 |
334-792-1911 |
| Houston | Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership | 100 George Wallace Drive Enterprise, AL 36331 |
334-347-0881 |
| Jefferson | Positive Maturity | 106 Oxmoor Rd., Suite 152 Birmingham, AL 35209 |
205-803-1665 |
| Jefferson | The Salvation Army Bessemer Service Center | 525 13th Street N. Bessemer, AL 35020 |
205-425-4303 |
| Jefferson | Urban Ministry | 1229 Cotton Ave. SW Birmingham, AL 25211 |
205-781-0517 |
| Lamar | Community Service Programs of West Alabama | 141 2nd Ave. NW Vernon, AL 35592 |
205-695-9573 |
| Lee | The Salvation Army of Lee County | 1038 Opelika Road Auburn, AL 36830 |
601-961-7711 |
| Lowndes | Organized Community Action Program | 133 E Lafayette Street Hayneville, AL 36040 |
334-548-2768 |
| Macon | Macon-Russell Community Action Agency | 501 South School Street, Ste. B Tuskegee, AL 36083 |
334-727-6100 |
| Marengo | Community Action Agency of South Alabama | 101 East Coats Avenue Linden, AL 36748 |
334-295-2244 |
| Marion | Community Action Agency of North Alabama | 1909 Central Parkway S.W. Decatur, AL 35601 |
205-921-4224 256-355-7843 |
| Mobile | The Salvation Army Mobile | 1009 Dauphin Street Mobile, AL 36604 |
251-438-1625 |
| Monroe | Community Action Agency of South Alabama | 301 West Claiborne Street Monroeville, AL 36460 |
251-743-3137 |
| Montgomery | The Salvation Army Montgomery | 3460 Carter Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36107 |
334-833-9586 |
| Perry | Sowing Seeds of Hope | 1728 South Washington Street Marion, AL 36756 |
334-683-4666 |
| Pickens | Community Action Agency of Pickens County | 71 Lakeside Street Carrollton, AL 35442 |
205-367-8166 |
| Pike | Organized Community Action Program | 507 N. Three Notch Street Troy, AL 36081 |
334-566-1712 |
| Russell | Macon-Russell Community Action Agency | 501 South School Street, Ste. B Tuskegee, AL 36083 |
334-727-6100 |
| Russell | The Salvation Army Columbus, GA | 5201 Warm Springs Road Columbus, GA 31909 |
706-561-9026 |
| Shelby | Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama | 116 Chilton Place Clanton, AL 35045 |
205-669-3836 |
| Shelby | The Salvation Army Alabaster Corps | 108 Plaza Circle, Ste. E Alabaster, AL 35007 |
205-663-7105 |
| Sumter | Community Service Programs of West Alabama | 601 Black Bears Way Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 |
205-652-1346 |
| Talladega | The Salvation Army Anniston | 404 Noble Street Anniston, AL 36201 |
256-236-5643 |
| Tallapoosa | The Salvation Army Tallapoosa | 6800 Hwy 280 Alexander City, AL 35010 |
256-215-3730 |
| Tuscaloosa | Community Service Programs of West Alabama | 601 Black Bears Way Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 |
205-752-5429 |
| Tuscaloosa | The Salvation Army Tuscaloosa | 2902 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 |
205-860-6180 |
| Walker | The Salvation Army Walker | 207 20th Street Jasper, AL 35501 |
205-221-7737 |
| Washington | Mobile Community Action Agency | P.O. Box 460 Mt. Vernon, AL 36560 |
251-829-5418 |
| Wilcox | Community Action Agency of South Alabama | 219 Claiborne Street Camden, AL 36726 |
334-682-4863 |
| Winston | Community Action Agency of North Alabama | 1909 Central Parkway S.W. Decatur, AL 35601 |
205-921-4224 256-355-7843 |
Birmingham Area Command Utility Rent Assistance Information
Utility, Mortgage, and Rent Assistance at Birmingham Area Command
Facing financial hardship and struggling to pay your rent or utility bills? The Salvation Army is here to help. We understand the stress and anxiety that financial difficulties can cause, and we’re committed to providing support to those in need in our community.
Our dedicated local team works closely with area individuals and families to assess their specific needs and connect them with appropriate resources. We offer a variety of assistance programs designed to help our neighbors find or maintain housing stability and avoid homelessness.
By providing timely financial assistance, we aim to alleviate the burden of overdue or unexpected utility, rent, and housing costs, allowing individuals and families to focus on other essential needs. Our goal is to enable people in our community to overcome financial crises and housing stability challenges to build a stronger future.
If you’re struggling to make ends meet, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help.
How You Can Help
You can help support individuals and families in need by:
- Donating: Your financial support helps us provide essential services to those in need.
By working together, we can help our neighbors pay their bills and support their families.
Find rent help and utility assistance if you’re struggling to pay your bills
The Salvation Army understands the impact of unexpected life changes that can affect household income and lead to housing instability. Maybe you lost your job. Maybe you’re a senior living on a fixed income. Maybe you’re living with a long-term disability. If so, we are here for you. Throughout the country, The Salvation Army’s emergency assistance programs are helping families with rent assistance and utility help so they can keep the power and water on, fill prescriptions, and access transportation when necessary. The Salvation Army connects people with the resources they need to help their families stay afloat.
Stats
1,575,098
households in America were provided with financial assistance, including housing, Medical, utilities, transportation and more
7.6 million
renters are at risk of eviction every year open_in_new
22.9 million
American households pay more than half their income for rent, often forgoing necessities, like food or medicine open_in_new
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