Catholic Family Service, Inc.

 

Catholic Family Service is an organization that was created over 23 years ago with the purpose of serving those in need.  The needs of those who step through the doors of CFS are widely varied.  We invite you to take a closer look at this website to see for yourself the mission that is still being carried out today through the many services available.

 

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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Works to resolve crisis caused by a lack of funds and difficulty in management.

DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

 

HOUR OF OPERATION:

  • Mon. - Fri.

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  • 24-hour assistance not available

SERVICES PROVIDED:

  • Help with food, rent, utilities and medication

  • Counseling and referral to deal with long-term solutions

  • Client reimbursement program - Medication

  • United Way- sponsored program to assist low-income elderly persons with; eye glasses, prescriptions, hearing aids, dentures and transportation  (Lubbock County only.)

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Prescription drug assistance for persons of low-income families

INTAKE PROCEDURES:

  • Require documents: Proof of income, Income tax form for previous year

  • May Call for appointment or walk-in

COUNTIES SERVED:

  • All counties served by CFS

Contact Information:

Phone Number: 806-765-8475

Administrator/Director: Virginia Alamanza

 

Drug Assistance Program

 

HOUR OF OPERATION:

  • Mon. - Fri.

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  • 24-hour assistance not available

SERVICES PROVIDED:

  • Will assist with the application process to receive prescription assistance.

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Prescription drug assistance for persons of low-income families

INTAKE PROCEDURES:

  • Require documents: Proof of income, Income tax form for previous year

  • May Call for appointment or walk-in

COUNTIES SERVED:

  • All counties served by CFS

Contact Information:

Phone Number: 806-765-8475

Administrator/Director: Virginia Alamanza

Contact Person: Eva Chapa

 

DID YOU KNOW...

  • As of August 2004, Lubbock County has the ninth highest poverty rate in the United States (US Census Bureau)

  • According to the Catholic Charities USA, 81% of the agencies site an increase in the working poor seeking help.

  • Without volunteers and donations, the Emergency Assistance Program would not be able to meet its mission.

The Emergency Assistance Program assists low-income individuals and families with food, prescription medications, rent utilities, eye exams, and basic dental care.  The EA Program has its own Food and Hygiene Pantry making it more convenient for people to take care of their needs at one destination.

 

The EA program relies heavily on volunteers to conduct intakes for food, rent, prescription, and clothing assistance.  The volunteers also work in the pantry organizing the donations and handing out the food.  When you are an EA volunteer, you are part of the Living Social Gospel (as contained in Matthew 25:40) "Whenever you did it for one the least important of these, you did it for me".

 

"God is always there for us.  He always opens a door".

Virginia Alamanza - Emergency Assistance Coordinator (for the past 27+ years)

 

NOW THAT YOU KNOW...

WHAT IS YOUR HEART CALLING YOU TO DO?

 

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Last modified: 06/05/08