COVID-19 Community Resource Assistance Programs

Rental & Mortgage Assistance
International Institute
International Institute has received a portion of CARES Act funding that the City of St. Louis has allocated to rental and mortgage assistance. With these funds, the organization will provide assistance to a number of qualified refugees and immigrants. For details and the application process, please send an email to burgessa@iistl.org or call 314-773-9090 ext. 115. Email is preferred. Visit the International Institute’s website.
Employment Connection
Employment Connection is committed to assisting qualified families with eviction prevention. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please call 314-333-5627 or visit their website.
Utility Assistance
The Ameren Missouri COVID-19 Clean Slate program includes $3 million to help residential electric customers with past-due balances pay off their utility bills. Multiple community partners and agencies will participate in administering the program and determining income eligibility. Once the agency determines your eligibility, the program can help you clear the remaining balance on your account after you make a down payment of 25% of your current balance owed.
- Must be a residential electric customer
- Must pay 25% down on the balance due
- Must be at 250% or lower of the federal poverty rate
- Example: A family of four with a household income of $65,500/year or $5,458/month or less may qualify
Food Assistance
- Summer Meal Distribution Programs and food bank locations
- SNAP program enrollment (via phone)
- SNAP program details and updates
- WIC program details and update
For details, visit:
Legal Assistance
Visit their website for additional information.
Additional Resources
St. Louis County Cares
The St. Louis County Cares website has a variety of available resources for individuals, children and families in need. On their Humanitarian Response Program Organization webpage, you will find information concerning housing, utility assistance, technology, child advocacy, senior services and more. Click here for details.
The Urban League of St. Louis provides support programs for assistance with utility, housing, food, weatherization and employment needs.
Check out their website for further details and options for help.
United Way 2-1-1 Community Resources
United Way 2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps people find a variety of local resources from social service agencies and nonprofit organizations 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Internet Resources for Low-Income Families (inmyarea.com)
This site provides information on local organizations that offer discounted distance learning devices, remote learning programs, virtual childcare centers and free wireless internet access in the St. Louis area. Click here for details.
COVID-19 Related Information
St. Louis City:
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/health/communicable-disease/covid-19/economic-recovery/emergency-resource-guide.cfm
St. Louis County:
https://stlcorona.com
For a detailed list of community resources available in Missouri and Illinois, click here.