Rental, Mortgage & Utility Assistance
Rowan County Housing Authority -- Public housing
704-633-8380
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Community Link
Community Link helps homeless individuals and families find and keep rental housing and offers assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure. It also provides permanent supportive housing for individuals and families who are chronically homeless and have a disability.
704-943-9490 or 1-(800)-977-1969
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City of Salisbury Housing Authority
Section 8 Housing offers vouchers for rental assistance.
704-636-1410
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East Spencer Housing Authority
Section 8 Housing offers vouchers for rental assistance.
704-637-2284
Rowan Helping Ministries
Emergency financial assistance is available for rent, utilities, water/sewer and prescriptions (non-narcotics). Also provides food.
704-637-6838 Ext. 107
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*The Salvation Army of Rowan County
Offers financial assistance to qualified individuals for electricity, heat, gas, oil, water and rent. Food pantry is open to clients who meet guidelines.
704-636-6491
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Rowan County Department of Social Services
Provides utility assistance with heating and cooling costs. Only provides assistance for emergency situations; must have final notice.
704-216-8330
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Homeless, Transitional & Day Shelters
Rowan Helping Ministries Shelter
The Shelter provides temporary shelter and related services to those who have no alternative nighttime residence. Shelter residents receive supper and breakfast.
(704) 637-6838
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Community Link
This program assists homeless individuals and families find and keep rental housing.
704-943-9490
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Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens and Delivered Meals
Second Harvest Food Bank
The mobile pantry program distributes food directly to families in need during large-scale one-day distributions.
(704) 376-1785
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Meals on Wheels of Rowan County
Provides a friendly greeting, safety check, and nutritious meal to the homebound, disabled and senior citizens of Rowan County.
704-633-0352
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Main St. Market & Meeting Place
Marketplace provides fresh affordable healthy food options that can be purchased by a vast range of household income. Marketplace products are typically a lower cost than for-profit grocery stores and your purchase funds our organization’s mentoring programs.
704-859-1898
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Grateful Heart Community Services
A public charitable faith-based non-profit organization. We focus on providing no-cost, high-quality services for the disadvantaged communities of Rowan County. Emergency Food and Clothing Assistance are our primary programs.
704-209-2257
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