family and social services

We feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and bring hope to the dispirited.

Poverty is so often the result of and the catalyst for chronic struggles with hunger, addiction, housing insecurity, mental illness, unemployment, educational voids and various forms of abuse. These interconnected struggles continue year after year, and often span generations. That's why The Salvation Army works to meet the needs of the whole person through short and long-term assistance first alleviating the symptoms of poverty and then addressing the root issues that cause it.

Utility Assistance

We help struggling families and individuals avoid falling into the cycle of crisis by supplementing their income with utility assistance. This service often becomes the difference between going hungry or being evicted. 

Seasonal Assistance

During certain times of the year there is assistance available to meet a specific seasonally based need. Seasonal assistance consists of help with a Back to School Shopping Spree, Winter Coat giveaway, community Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes, and toys for Children in need at Christmas.

The Salvation Army of Canton Family and Social Services & Programs

Clothing Vouchers

• All clients must fill out the Universal FES Application.
• Clients may receive items that add up to the specified amount of items per person in the household listed on the Checklist. Items and sizes are subject to availability.
• Families can come once every six months to ask for clothing due to seasons changing and child growth. 
• Clients are not able to get pink tags under any circumstance. 

Furniture Vouchers

• All clients must fill out the Universal FES Application.
• Families must show the need for basic/household furniture (just moved in, victims of fire/disaster, new member of household). 
• Needs to be determined by Caseworker/Director.
• Items distributed based on availability.

Hygiene Kits

• Hygiene kits will be provided upon the client's request.
• One kit per person, per visit. 
• Items subject to availability. 

Prescription Medication Assistance

• New clients seeking prescription medication assistance are required to complete the Universal FES application. Services provided to returning clients must be documented and a life-sustaining medication. Copies of receipts for medication must be placed in the client’s file. Petty cash may not be used to pay for medication.

Community Service Applications

• Community Service at our family store is a viable option for those who need Community Service hours in the Cherokee and Pickens Counties area.
• This gives an opportunity to improve one’s image while also giving back to the community

• All tentative community service worker applicants should be advised that we do not allow community service worker candidates to start community service work on the day they sign up. They should arrive after 10:00 AM for sign-up and must first fill out our application and bring a copy of their charge paperwork and valid non-expired photo identification. Once all paperwork is complete, they can be placed on the schedule to work on the next available day that is amendable to our schedule. We require community service workers to arrive promptly by 9:30 AM and expect to remain for a full eight-hour day until 5:30 PM on their scheduled day. Shoplifting, Theft, and any Domestic Violence or Abuse charges of any kind will not be permitted.

Other Services Include:

• Utilities
• Natural Gas
• Mortgage Assistance
• Rental Assistance
• Clothing for job interviews
• School Supplies
• Medical/Mental Health Counseling

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