St. Clair and Madison County area St. Vincent assistance programs.
Churches and parishes that are part of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Belleville and southern Illinois provide services to low income families and the needy. Examples of some of their assistance programs are listed below. In general, St. Vincent de Paul will try to meet basic needs and/or help qualified families that are faced with a crisis. The conferences that are part of this charity organization cover the southern part of Illinois, including Madison, Monroe and St. Clair County. Other regions are supported too. Some examples of those core services that are offered are done so through a local parish group known as a conference, and many churches and religious organizations administer this. There are almost 20 different conferences in the region and they provide various forms of material and financial assistance. While funding is limited, and many centers rely heavily on donations, some of what can be offered is as follows. Rent and utilities – This can include assistance for people faced with a crisis, eviction, or utility disconnection. Or if your heat is to be turned off or if you are out of oil, then assistance may be offered. Energy, natural gas, and electricity assistance is offered. Transportation – While not as common, the society may have funds for vehicle repairs or maybe vouchers for gasoline, if you need transportation for work. Basic needs – St. Vincent can facilitate clothing, food, personal hygiene, free school supplies, winter coats and similar aid for the Belleville region. Some seasonal and holiday programs may be facilitated. Medical needs – This is limited, and very basis. It can include pharmacy and doctor visits. The churches serve as one of the key charity organizations for the region. These local conferences are the basic unit of organization of the Society of Saint Vincent and the services and assistance they provide are a key function of the group.
Holy Childhood of Jesus Conference
104 North Independence Mascoutah, Illinois 62258 Dial 618-566-2958 for intake
Blessed Sacrament Conference
Address is 8707 West Main Street Belleville, Illinois 62223 Phone number is 618-397-2287 One of the key charities for the St. Clair County region. Food, emergency financial aid and case management is available.
Holy Family Conference
Main address of the church is 116 Church Street Cahokia, IL 62206 618-337-4548
Immaculate Conception Conference
117 East Madison Street
Columbia, Illinois 62236 618-281-5105 This parish serves the low income in Monroe County Illinois. Food, limited financial assistance for utilities, clothing, coats, and more may be offered.
Queen of Peace Conference
Address - 5923 North Belt West Belleville, IL 62223-4299 Phone - 618-234-6196 St. Mary Conference Location is 1722 West Main Street Belleville, Illinois 62226 618-233-2391
Special Works Conference
#13 Vieux Carre East St. Louis, Illinois 62203 618-398-5616 Directly across the river from the city of Saint Louis, this charity supports the portion of the city in St. Clair County. St. Augustine of Hippo Conference 408 Columbia Place East St. Louis, Illinois 62205 Call 618-274-0655 for hours
St. Boniface Conference – Clinton County Illinois
402 Munster Street Germantown, IL 62245 Contact: 618-523-4271 Emergency rental assistance, referrals, spiritual guidance, and a free hot meal may be offered. St. Clare/St. Nicholas/Corpus Christi Conference O'Fallon, Illinois Phone number is 618-632-4270 St. Nicholas 625 St. Nicholas Drive O'Fallon, IL 62269 Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Conference 204 West Mill St. Waterloo, IL 62298 Telephone number is 618-939-6426 The church/conference supports the low income in Monroe County with food, financial assistance, medications, and basic needs. St. Francis Conference 251 S. Clinton Street Aviston, Illinois 62216 Call 618-228-7219 St. Henry Conference
5315 West Main Street
Belleville, Illinois 62226 Phone number 618-463-2411. Homeless prevention resources or available, including landlord/tenant mediation. St. James Conference Address of church is 405 West Madison Millstadt, Illinois Contact: 476-3513 Food, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, clothing, and a food pantry are available.
St Teresa Conference
1201 Lebanon Ave. Belleville, Illinois 62221 Main telephone 618-233-6461 St. Clare of Assisi 1411 Cross O'Fallon, IL 62269 St. Bruno Conference 204 N. Gordon Street Pinckneyville, IL 62274 618-357-5510 Residents of Perry County Illinois should call this charity for help. Heating bill assistance, clothing, and Christmas meals and activities for children are facilitated. St. Joseph Conference 901 N. Alton Lebanon, Illinois 62254 618-537-2575 Another St. Clair area conference that is part of St. Vincent. St. Luke Conference
301 North Church Street
Belleville, Illinois 62220 Phone 233-0076 The location partners with other churches and charities in the region. Christmas assistance and financial aid for basic needs may be offered.
St. Peter Cathedral Conference
200 W. Harrison Street Belleville, Illinois 62220 618-277-7837 St. Stephen/Holy Trinity Conference Call 618-397-2218 for hours.
St. Stephen Catholic Church
901 S. Main Street PO Box 458 Caseyville, IL 62232 Free food, clothing, medications, and more may be distributed. May have information on where to turn to for transportation, job training, and self-sufficiency.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Address is 505 Fountains Parkway Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208 By