Douglass Community Services, Inc.

Description

Kids In Motion: A pre-employment/life success program for at-risk youth who learn work ethic, responsibility, and how to work with a supervisory authority and helps prepare youth for their first "real job". ( summer program runs in the month of June )

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Ages 12-15 years

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Bowling Green, Hannibal and Louisiana in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Distributes USDA food to eligible residents in need.

Hours

First Thursday of every month - 8:30am to 10:30am

Required Documents

Call for Details

Eligibility

- Must have less than 125% of the federal poverty income eligibility guidelines - Elderly or disabled individuals must be within 150% of the federal poverty income eligibility guidelines

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Marion County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Early Head Start: Provides early education, health, mental health, nutrition and social services.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:30pm

Required Documents

- Proof of Income - Social Security Card - Birth Certificate(s) - Proof of Residency

Eligibility

- Parent/guardian income must be below 100% of federal poverty guideline - Low-income mothers in third trimester of pregnancy - Families with children ages 0-3 years

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Apply In Person

Languages

English

Service Area

Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Randolph and Shelby counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

DCS Emergency Utility Assistance: Financial assistance to eligible families who have an electric utility cut-off notice one time in any 24-month period as long as funds last.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

- Proof of Residency - Picture ID/License - Eviction Notice - Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Utility cut-off notice

Eligibility

Income must be less than 50% of the statewide median income for their county

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Marion County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

An emergency food pantry available to anyone in need of food residing in service areas.

Hours

- Emergency Food Pantry: Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) - Third Thursday of each month from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Required Documents

Proof of Residency

Eligibility

Applicants will need to be able to get to 302 Broadway for pantry assistance.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Apply In Person

Languages

English

Service Area

Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, and Shelby Counties in Missouri (applicants will need to be able to get to 302 Broadway for pantry assistance.)

Geography Served

Description

Qualified advocates for abused and neglected children; researches the case, visit with him/her, monitors case progress, attends hearings and meetings on the child's behalf, assists the guardian ad litem, and makes recommendations in the best interests of the child.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Appointment Order from the Tenth Judicial Circuit

Eligibility

- Children of the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court due to allegations of child abuse and/or neglect - CASA volunteers are appointed by the judge and serve these children as long as they are under the court's jurisdiction

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Referred by courts

Languages

English

Service Area

Marion, Monroe and Ralls Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Head Start: Provides educational experiences, medical and dental services, nutritional meals, counseling and opportunities for parental involvement to help prepare low-income children and children with disabilities to enter and succeed in school.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:30pm

Required Documents

- Proof of Residency - Social Security Card - Birth Certificate(s) - Proof of Income

Eligibility

- Parent/guardian income must be below 100% of federal poverty guideline - Ages 3-5 years

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Apply In Person

Languages

English

Service Area

Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Randolph and Shelby counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Adopt a Family at Christmas: Families are adopted by companies, businesses, organizations and individuals; the number accepted is dependent on the donations and participation.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 12:00pm (Noon)

Required Documents

Referral Form

Eligibility

Needy residents of Marion and Ralls counties in Missouri are referred by participating agencies and schools in the covered area

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

-Referral required by participating agencies and schools -Referral Forms are available starting October 2, -Deadline for Submission October 31

Languages

English

Service Area

Marion and Ralls counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides toys through the United States Marines Toys for Tots Program.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm - Accepting applications beginning in September

Required Documents

Application

Eligibility

Children in Service Area

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

- Come In Person For Service - Applications available starting October 20th - Deadline for Submission December 1st

Languages

English

Service Area

Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls and Shelby counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Assistance for families or single parents who are in immediate danger of becoming homeless, services may include prevention programs, diversion programs, transitional housing/shelter, rapid re-housing programs, case management, rental deposits, rent assistance, utility deposits, housing search assistance, moving expenses, and other costs the family may incur in the process of acquiring or maintaining housing.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

- Proof of Income - Proof of Residence - Interview

Eligibility

Must have children under the age of 10

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Apply In Person

Languages

English

Service Area

Marion and Ralls Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Assistance in preparing Property Tax Rebate (partial or full rebate on paid real estate taxes) forms. These services will no longer be offered as of 7/26/23 via conversation with the agency

Hours

Call for assistance.

Required Documents

- Photo ID - Social Security (SSA 1099) or Railroad Retirement Award Letter - W-2's from Employers - 1099s for Dividends, Interest, Pensions - Previous year's PAID Real Estate Receipts/Personal Property Tax Receipts - Disabled Veterans need letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs

Eligibility

- Homeowners who owned and lived in their Missouri residence for the entire calendar year - Individual or their spouse age 65 years and older - Individual or their spouse under age 65 years and 100% disabled - Individual age 60-64 years and received surviving spouse social security benefits - Gross annual income includes Social Security (SSA 1099) or Railroad Retirement, Wages (W-2's), Dividends, Interest and Pensions (1099s)

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Appointment required by calling (573) 221-3892 ext. 247 to schedule an appointment

Languages

English

Service Area

Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Ralls and Shelby counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

These services will no longer be offered as of 7/26/23 via conversation with the agency. Assistance in preparing Circuit Breaker (partial rebate on rent paid during the year) forms.

Hours

Call to schedule an appointment.

Required Documents

- Photo ID - Social Security (SSA 1099) or Railroad Retirement Award Letter - W-2's from Employers - 1099s for Dividends, Interest, Pensions - Rent receipts/landlord statement of rent paid for the year - Disabled Veterans need letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs

Eligibility

- Renters who lived and paid rent in Missouri for the entire calendar - Individual or their spouse age 65 years and older - Individual or their spouse under age 65 years and 100% disabled - Individual ages 60-64 years and received surviving spouse social security benefits - 100% disabled veteran - Household income must be less than $54,000 last year - If rent from a facility that DOES NOT pay property taxes, person is not eligible for a Circuit Breaker

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Appointment required by calling (573) 221-3892 ext. 247 to schedule an appointment

Languages

English

Service Area

Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Ralls and Shelby counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program: Enables volunteers age 55 years and older to contribute their time, talent, knowledge, and interests in their communities serving not-for-profit agencies who benefit from their services.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Age 55 years and older seeking for volunteer opportunities

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Randolph and Shelby counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

These services will no longer be offered as of 7/26/23 via conversation with the agency. Assistance in preparing state and federal income tax returns, includes electronic filing of tax returns and tax credits.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm by appointment only

Required Documents

- Valid Picture ID (Driver's License or Passport) - Social Security Card for everyone listed on the tax return, letter from Social Security office of Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) - All W-2's, 1099-R, SSA-1099 and other income - For W-2G (Gambling Winnings) provide statement or proof of gambling losses - Bank interest 1099-INT/Dividends 1099-DIV - 1099G - Unemployment Income - Copy of 2013 tax return (if didn't file at this location) - Paid documents or statements for Schedule A (Itemized Deductions), including all charitable contributions from church or organization - Paid document for residential energy efficient credit or qualified deduction or expenses - Receipt for daycare expense (name, address, SSN or EIN of childcare provider) - Form 1098T for Education Expense or Credits, student ledger sheets school cashier's office with breakdown of fee and tuition assessments - Clients claiming Circuit Breaker - signed letter from property owner of rent paid by tenant to include property owner name, address, phone number, and taxpayer identifying number; paid rent receipts; paid real estate tax bill; other household income sources such as VA benefits, Social Security or SSI benefits received by other household members - Bank Routing and Account Number for direct deposit to checking or saving account or reloadable debit card or payment for tax balance due - If married filing jointly - both spouses must be present to sign tax returns

Eligibility

Household income must have been less than $52,427 last year

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Appointment required by calling (573) 221-3892 ext. 247 to schedule an appointment

Languages

English

Service Area

Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Ralls and Shelby counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Douglass Nifty Thrifty: Offers a thrift store to anyone in need, all items are priced very low.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 4:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

Fees charged for items purchased

Intake Procedure

Come In Person For Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Ralls and Shelby counties in Missouri

Geography Served