About Christian Service Center - Baldwin
Last-Modified: 2024-01-25 00:47:24
Christian Service Center offers emergency aid to those in need that qualify. Applicants are also given referrals for other needs and services that they may have that the agency is unable to assist with. Assistance is limited and dependent upon available funding.
Services:
Emergency Aid:
The Christian Service Center works to provide help with housing, utilities, and medical expenses to persons who have financial emergencies.
Clients are also given help in finding other sources to answer their needs.
Clients are provided budget counseling, assistance in solving their problems and referrals to other agencies to further meet their needs.
Food Pantry:
The food pantry is stocked by the local churches, the Pleasure Island Ministerial Association, businesses, clubs, local citizens, and our winter visitors.
OZANAM Charitable Pharmacy:
Clients who need financial help with Prescription Drugs will be screened for eligibility for this program.
Medical Equipment:
Durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs etc.) is available for anyone. There is no charge and no time limit for this service.
Meals on Wheels:
Meals on Wheels provides hot nourishing meals five days a week for home bound persons unable to prepare their own meals. Please contact Dolly Crewes at 251-968-3634 or 205-531-8374 if you need assistance.
Repair Baldwin:
Clients who own a home in need of repairs which they cannot afford will be evaluated for assistance and referred to Repair Baldwin.
Christmas Cheer:
The Center conducts the Christmas Cheer Program for Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan families. The program provides clients with food boxes and gifts for their children.
Christmas Spirit:
The Christian Service Center has a program to spread cheer during the Holiday season. Names can be given to the Center of those who might welcome a visit from a volunteer with a bag of small gifts or goodies. There is no age or financial requirement for this program.
Childrens Birthday Club:
Many of our clients have little left over each month to provide a birthday celebration for their children. The Christian Service Center will provide participants with a cake mix, frosting, candles and a toy for their child. This program covers children through twelve years of age.
Back-up Pantry:
The Back-up Pantry is available to any older, disabled adult who has no dependable support system in our community. The recipient will receive a free box of non-perishable food providing 16+ meals. The box can be refilled six times a year.
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Please contact them directly to obtain more detailed program information such as availability of assistance, eligibility requirements and their application process.
Mission Statement: The Christian Service Center is the organized expression of the Pleasure Island Ministerial Association’s social welfare concerns for the people living in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. This concern is expressed through the provision of direct and indirect services to assist in meeting the needs of the population without regard to race, creed, nationality or gender.