South Central Family Center
Address
921 S Beckett Street
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3840
AKA:
The Family Center - Columbia
Description:
The South Central Family Center helps people in crisis find services that will get them back on their feet, including a food pantry, financial assistance for rent and utilities through the Good Samaritan program, and a housing program for people experiencing homelessness. Agency also provides assistance with medication, eyeglass payment/exam assistance, a food pantry and more, including Our Chance, a long term economic mobility program for families that pair them with personal finance coaches. Also provides turkey boxes at Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts for children for eligible families in Maury County.
Hours:
Office Hours: Tue - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Intake Process:
Call to schedule an appointment and learn more about the programs; may just walk in for food pantry assistance. Call in the fall for details on Holiday programs. Requires photo ID, proof of residence and financial assistance programs require proof of financial need.
Program Fees:
No Fee
Eligibility:
Low income Maury County residents
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
May 23, 2023
Wishlist:
See website or call for current donation needs
Volunteer Opportunities:
Call for current volunteer opportunities
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
921 S Beckett Street
Columbia, TN 38401
Contacts
Dawn Taylor
Primary Contact
Executive Director
Jennifer Archibald
2023 Email Update Contact
Phone Numbers
Main Number
(931) 388-3840
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
Services
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Description
Provides electric payment assistance through a program called the Good Samaritan Program.
Hours
Office Hours: Tues - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Required Documents
Applicants must provide a state issued ID, a social security card, and a proof of income.
Eligibility
Must be a Maury County resident and present a need for financial assistance.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an appointment and learn more about the program.
Service Area
Maury County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Maury County
- Maury County
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Description
Provides payment to pay for eye glasses through a program called the Good Samaritan Program.
Hours
Office Hours: Tues - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Required Documents
Applicants must provide a state issued ID, a social security card, and a proof of income.
Eligibility
Must be a Maury County resident and present a need for financial assistance.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an appointment and learn more about the program.
Service Area
Maury County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Maury County
- Maury County
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Description
Provides a food pantry to the residents of Maury County who are in need of food.
Hours
Office Hours: Tues - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Required Documents
Applicants must bring a proof of residence and a state issued ID.
Eligibility
Must be a resident of Maury County and have proof of identification and residence.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Walk in to receive services.
Service Area
Maury County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Maury County
- Maury County
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Description
Provides gas payment assistance through a program called the Good Samaritan Program.
Required Documents
Applicants must provide a state issued ID, a social security card, and a proof of income.
Eligibility
Must be a Maury County resident and present a need for financial assistance.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an appointment and learn more about the program.
Service Area
Maury County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Maury County
- Maury County
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Description
Provides rental assistance through a program called the Good Samaritan Program.
Hours
Office Hours: Tues - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Required Documents
Applicants must provide a state issued ID, a social security card, and a proof of income.
Eligibility
Must be a Maury County resident and present a need for financial assistance.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an appointment and learn more about the program.
Service Area
Maury County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Maury County
- Maury County
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Description
Provides help with securing permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Hours
Office Hours: Tues - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Required Documents
Applicants must bring a state issued ID.
Eligibility
Anyone that is homeless and ready to find permanent housing.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Walk in or call to schedule an appointment to learn more information about this program.
Service Area
Maury County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Maury County
- Maury County
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Description
Provides water payment assistance through a program called the Good Samaritan Program.
Hours
Office Hours: Tues - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Required Documents
Applicants must provide a state issued ID, a social security card, and a proof of income.
Eligibility
Must be a Maury County resident and present a need for financial assistance.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an appointment and learn more about the program.
Service Area
Maury County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Maury County
- Maury County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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