Charities - where to go or call
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This number will put you in touch with organizations like The United Way, Salvation Army, and other charities in the area. Each town/city will have different churches or organizations that will be willing to lend a hand. Don't be ashamed or afraid to call if you really need help. It's the first step in finding your way to a better you.
The United Way
The United Way is a worldwide charity that is willing to lend a hand with rent, or utilities, or food or shelter. You will have to search on your favorite search engine for more local support and local contact numbers. Click here for the worldwide site.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an organization that will usually have a soup kitchen to get a hot meal, sometimes more than once per day. They may also offer day old pastry or bread that have been donated by local stores. The Salvation Army also offers fellowship with their religion based organization. Click here for the worldwide site.
LEAVEN
Leaven is great at offering financial assistance in time of crisis. They are located in The Fox Cities. They will work together with you to develop a plan for short and long-term goals. Click here to go to their site and begin your search.
Your local charities may vary.
Please use our form to submit your entry for a local charity and we can add them to our community list.
A Path to Hope
Oshkosh, WI
937-830-7684
(I know this isn't a Wisconsin phone number, but I just moved back. It will get updated once I get a new number).