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Full Resource Name:
Catholic Urban Programs
Address
7 Vieux Carre Drive
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 398-5616
AKA:
CUP
Description:
Catholic Urban Programs advances the dignity of the human person, remediates the effects of poverty, and empowers people to become self-sufficient. Services include Food Pantries, Rent Payment Assistance, Air Conditioners, Fans, Clothing Vouchers, Local Transit Passes, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Water Service Payment Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance, and Holiday Gifts/Toys.
ALSO KNOWN AS
CUP
Hours:
Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon) and 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 14, 2025
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
7 Vieux Carre Drive
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
P.O. Box
PO Box 3310
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
Contacts
Toni Muhammad
Kristy Frawley
Phone Numbers
Main
(618) 398-5616
Fax
(618) 398-9005
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Providing air conditioners available for those who qualify.
Hours
Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon)
Required Documents
- Picture ID - Call For Details
Eligibility
- Age 60 years and older suffering from a medical condition that can be relieved by air conditioner - Must have not received an air conditioner from agency in the last four years - Call For Details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides clothing vouchers to local St. Vincent DePaul.
Hours
Please call Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon)
Required Documents
Picture ID
Eligibility
Occurs once every three months - call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Alorton, Cahokia, Caseyville, Centreville, East St. Louis and Lovejoy in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides assistance with electric bills if service is shut-off. Availability depends on funding.
Hours
Wed - 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon) First 25 callers
Required Documents
- Proof of Income - Utility Bill with documentation of 30 days behind - Proof of Residency - Photo ID
Eligibility
Individuals who reside in the service area and have a past due bill; at least 30 days behind
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Alorton, Cahokia, Caseyville, Centreville, East St. Louis and Lovejoy in Illinois
Geography Served
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Description
Providing fans available for those who qualify.
Hours
Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon)
Required Documents
- Picture ID - Call For Details
Eligibility
- Age 60 years and older suffering from a medical condition that can be relieved by air conditioner - Must have not received an air conditioner from agency in the last four years - Call For Details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Food provided by clients choice to individuals in need.
Hours
Tue, Wed and Thu - 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 618-396-5616 ext. 212
Languages
English
Service Area
Cities of Alorton, Cahokia, Caseyville, Centreville, East St. Louis and Lovejoy in Illinois
Geography Served
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Description
Provides assistance with gas bills if service is shut-off.
Hours
Mon - 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon) First 100 callers
Required Documents
- Proof of Income - Proof of Residence
Eligibility
- Must reside in service area - Income guidelines apply
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Alorton, Cahokia, Caseyville, Centreville, East St. Louis and Lovejoy in Illinois
Geography Served
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Description
Provides toys to children within the service area whose parents have applied.
Hours
Call For Details
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Proof of Residence (recent utility bill or piece of mail) - Medical Card for each child - Proof of Income and Social Security Cards for all household members (if no medical card) - You can only apply for your family
Eligibility
- Children must be 13 years old or younger -
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
November 6, 2019 - 9:00am to 6:00pm November 7, 2019 - 9:00am until applications run out
Languages
English
Service Area
Zip Codes 62201, 62203, 62204, 62205, 62207, 62232, and 62059 in St. Clair County, Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides Metro tickets assistance with transportation to place of employment.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon)
Required Documents
- Proof of Residence - Verification of employment with start date
Eligibility
Proof of new employment
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Alorton, Cahokia, Caseyville, Centreville, East St. Louis and Lovejoy in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Assists with Life Sustaining medication only.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
- Medication must be life sustaining - Must reside in service area - Income guidelines apply
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Cities of Alorton, Cahokia, Caseyville, Centreville, East St. Louis and Lovejoy in Illinois
Geography Served
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Description
Provides assistance with rent payments. Availability depends on funding.
Hours
Wed - 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon)
Required Documents
- Proof of Income - Proof of Residence - Must have an eviction notice or documentation of homelessness
Eligibility
- Individuals who are currently homeless or in threat of becoming homeless - Must have an eviction notice or documentation of homelessness
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Alorton, Cahokia, Caseyville, Centreville, East St. Louis and Lovejoy in Illinois
Geography Served
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Description
Provides assistance with water bills if service is shut-off or have shut-off notice.
Hours
Wednesdays Only - 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon) First 100 callers
Required Documents
- Proof of Income - Proof of Residence
Eligibility
- Must reside in service area - Income guidelines apply
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Alorton, Cahokia, Caseyville, Centreville, East St. Louis and Lovejoy in Illinois
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.