Community Economic Fund

Community Economic Fund

Emergency Assistance
American Red Cross205-458-8282

Disaster/assistance for energy bill to low income families

Catholic Center of Concern 205-326-6821
Food, clothing and financial assistance with utilities and prescriptions
Food, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance to low income families

JCCEO (Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity) – 205-327-7500; 205-497-6591 Midfield

Emergency assistance for families meeting Federal poverty guidelines
Pathways 205-322-6854
Food and clothing assistance for women and their minor children
Salvation Army 205-328-5656
Emergency financial assistance; disaster relief services
Urban Ministries 205-781-0517
Food, prescription and utility assistance to families in need
Children’s Services
JCCDC (Jefferson County Child Development Council) – 205-933-1095
Head Start and Early Head Start for qualifying families
JCCEO (Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity) – 205-327-7500; 205-497-6591 Midfield
Head Start and Early Head Start for qualifying families
Assistance to parents regarding education of children in regular and special education classrooms
Urban Ministries 205-328-5656
Tutoring programs and summer camp (ages 6 – junior high)
Miscellaneous Services
Food Stamps, TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families), Medicaid applications
WIC program application (supplemental food for pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants and children)
Kid One Transport 205-978-1000
Transport children and expectant mothers to medical (physical and mental health) appointments
Legal representation in civil matters for low-income families

Information and referral to adult and child literacy programs

Social Security AdministrationJefferson County – 1-800-772-1213
Social Security cash benefits for disabled personals and dependents, survivors and dependents
Low- to moderate-income housing programs; rent supplements
Referral service to agencies for families with all types of needs from financial to educational to medical
Domestic Violence
The Family Violence Center 205-322-4878