• Benevolence

    Find Short Term Help

  • Benevolence

    Find Short Term Help

Community Resources

At times, many of us find ourselves in need of a little help to get by. Whether it is financial assistance for utilities, rent, or another urgent bill, groceries, someone to talk to, or temporary housing. Below are a few recommended community agencies that may be able to assist you. Internet search engines and phone books are also helpful tools for locating these agencies in our area.

Community Sharing: www.community-sharing.org

Salvation Army: www.salvationarmyusa.org

Gleaners Community Food Bank: www.gcfb.org/community-distribution-sites or 313.923.3535

State of Michigan Food Assistance Program: 800.481.4989

Forgotten Harvest: www.forgottenharvest.org/find-food

Hospitality House Food Pantry: www.hhfp.org/get-help/food-assistance/

Haven: www.haven-oakland.org or 877-922-1274

Lighthouse: lighthousemi.org/service

Grace Centers of Hope: www.gracecentersofhope.org/get-help or 1.855.HELP.GCH

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: dial 988 or 1.800.273.TALK

Common Ground Crisis Helpline: 1.800.231.1127

Matthew Holland, Career & Education Navigator: mholland@oakland80.org or 248-450-3049
Oakland County residents who want a college degree can get FREE support and guidance.

Nurse on Call: 1.800.848.5533

Women, Infants & Children (WIC): 1.248.858.1272

Tri-County Dental Health: 248.559.7767

Salvation Army: www.salvationarmyusa.org

United Way: 877.211.5253 or simply dial 211

THAW: 800.866.8429

Lighthouse: lighthousemi.org/service

Grace Centers of Hope: www.gracecentersofhope.org/get-help or 1.855.HELP.GCH

Peoples Express: www.peoplesexpressmi.com or 877-214-6073

WOTA: www.ridewota.org or 248-887-4979

St. Joseph’s Helpers

At St. Joseph’s Helpers, we strive to be more than just a home repair service. Our organization aims to help those in need with home repairs, companionship and to give our clients peace of mind and a sense of well being.

We match people in need of our services to our volunteers who have the desire to help, not only with physical tasks, but with spiritual needs as well as to build a sense of community and fellowship.

Requesting Short Term Help

Please note:
When benevolence is given, Oak Pointe’s approach is to directly pay the specific vendor or expense at issue; not to give any funds directly to an applicant.

When it’s to be used:
Benevolence is used for members of our community when they have exhausted ALL other resources that currently exist (see list of resources above).

Please note the following when requesting benevolence from Oak Pointe Church Milford:

  • Oak Pointe Church benevolence ministry has the right to deny assistance to any applicant. Completion of this form does not constitute approval.
  • When benevolence is approved, our approach is to pay the vendor or expense at issue directly; not to give the funds directly to the applicant.
  • Maximum financial assistance is capped at $300. Applicant needs to have a plan in place to cover any amount we are unable to assist with.
  • Financial assistance is meant for temporary rehabilitation. It should not be sought for supplemental income and no more than once per year.
  • Request forms must be received at least seven days prior to a bill due date. A picture ID as well as a current copy of the bill for which the applicant is seeking assistance are required. The bill must be in the applicant’s name and address.
  • All available resources ultimately come from God, whether you receive assistance from us or another organization/church.

Oak Pointe Church benevolence ministry has the right to deny assistance to any applicant.

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