St. Theresa Catholic Church is a benevolent provider of rent help in Marion County

St. Theresa Catholic Church surprises many in the Greater Belleview area and southern Marion County when it helps with rent payments for those who have encountered recent financial problems.

Social Services

St. Theresa Catholic Church operates a social services program to help parishioners as well as residents of Marion County who may or may not be church members. The church helps everyone regardless of whether or not they are members.

The Social Services Department of St. Theresa’s Parish provides comprehensive relief to local residents who need emergency help. They do this to strengthen the community and to help those who need help the most.

The most popular services of St. Theresa’s include food assistance and thrift shop purchases. The program provides thousands of food baskets or prepared meals every month which are offered to local residents in need. Utility help is also provided when disconnection notices have been received, so long as the funds are available.

Rent Assistance

If you live in southern Marion County including Belleview, Florida, then you may be able to receive a portion of your rent payment if it will allow you to avoid an impending eviction. The Social Services Department considers requests for rental assistance when the need justifies the dollar amount requested.

It may be unreasonable to expect the church to provide two months of back rent when you are falling behind. However, if you need an extra $300 in order to come up with a full month’s rent, then that might be a more reasonable request.

Even so, you should be very upfront about your situation when talking with the church. They can help you manage your emergency situation with a comprehensive approach that helps with rent, utilities and food. Even a gift card might be in order if it helps you to buy food or gasoline.

Beyond the church assistance, you may also receive a referral to one of the other organizations that serve Marion County. Some tenants find that they can receive emergency rental aid from a couple of different organizations, thereby giving them the funds they need to complete their rent payment to their landlord.

If you are in need and want to talk with a church representative, call 352-245-1359. The Social Services Department is a community service of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Belleview, Florida.