Emergency Services
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has a long history of helping the low-income household population in the Salem area. As funds are available; St. Vincent de Paul’s goal is to be available to assist with a portion of past due rent or utility bill.
We do NOT make appointments for assistance. We are able to provide assistance on a first come, first served basis, as funds are available, during a 12 month period. Please come in for an emergency services interview during our normal business hours Monday through Friday from 10am to 12:45pm.
For utilities, please bring a copy of your past due billing notice.
If your rent is late, bring in your rental agreement.
Bills we can assist with are the following:
- Rent
- Electric (PGE, Salem Electric, & Pacific Power)
- Water
- Garbage
Bills we DO NOT pay:
- Motel/Hotel stays or fees • Credit Cards
- NW Natural bills • Payday Loans
- Gasoline bills • Late Fees
- Car payments • Insurance
- Landline telephone or cell phones • Most medical bills
Services for the Homeless
Currently the population of those becoming and remaining un-housed has increased in our community. Although SVdP does NOT provide temporary or permanent housing for the homeless, we can offer the following services at our Emergency Services Office:
- Oregon ID • Clothing & shoes • Sleeping bags & blankets
- Birth Certificate • Coats, hats & gloves • Cherriot Bus Tickets
- Propane • Hygiene Items & First Aid Supplies
Food boxes, and for those that have no cooking ability or supplies, food bags of ready to eat items.
Our goal is to make sure that all basic living needs of an individual or household are being met. Therefore we offer assistance, guidance and referral to the appropriate service agency in our community.
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