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Salvation Army- www.salvationarmywaco.org or www.Facebook.com/salarmywaco
The mission of the Salvation Army is “…to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.” The Salvation Army operates several programs which are open to the public, including The Red Shield Men’s Lodge and Community Kitchen, Sally’s House- an Emergency Shelter for Women and Women with Children, Family Store and Donation Center, Housing for Seniors and the Disabled, Rental and Utility Assistance, Food Pantry, Clothing/Furniture/Gas Vouchers based on referrals, and First time Prescription Assistance. Beginning in August 2011 we will be able to assist homeless Veterans and their families and surviving spouses. The Salvation Army Social Services are open to those who live in McLennan County, for more information contact Social Services at 254.756.7271. The Shelters and Community Kitchen are open to who so ever needs a meal and or bed. There are volunteer opportunities available throughout the year with our different programs; for more information please contact the Salvation Army at 254.756.7271.
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Meals & Wheels – www.seniorministry.org
Meals & Wheels serves Falls, Hill, and McLennan Counties. We provide homedelivered meals to 60+ population, fellowship and food for Senior Center participants, public transportation in rural areas, grocery shopping trips for older adults in Waco, Pet Meals for Meals On Wheels clients, and Groceries to Go for Meals On Wheels clients.
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Lutheran Ministries and Social Services of Waco – www.lmss-waco.org
Lutheran Ministries and Social Services of Waco (LMSS-Waco) sponsors the Legal Assistance Project, Families in Transition, and Seniors Count programs. The Legal Assistance Project is one of only 14 self-help or assisted pro se legal aid clinics in the State of Texas for self-representing civil litigants. Families in Transition provides support services for relative caregivers who are going through a child custody court process for children who have been placed in their care by CPS. Seniors Count provides free legal education forums and legal documents on advanced health care and end-of-life-decision-making for adults, with a focus on senior citizens and their caregivers.
