Our Programs

The Pelagie Resource Center is dedicated to supporting individuals and families in need by offering a range of essential services. Here are the primary services we provide:

• Description: Provide vouchers for individuals and families to obtain necessary furniture items.
• Objective: Ensure that households have access to essential furniture to create a comfortable and safe living environment.
• Eligibility: Varies based on need and availability of resources; typically aimed at low-income families, individuals transitioning out of homelessness, and disaster-affected households.

• Description: Offer vouchers to cover the cost of obtaining or renewing government-issued identification documents.
• Objective: Help individuals acquire necessary identification for employment, housing, and access to services.
• Eligibility: Targeted at individuals who lack the financial means to obtain identification on their own, such as the homeless, low-income individuals, and those recently released from incarceration.

• Description: Connect job seekers with potential employers through a network of local businesses and organizations.
• Objective: Facilitate employment opportunities for individuals seeking work, including those facing barriers to employment.
• Eligibility: Open to all job seekers, with a focus on individuals facing significant employment challenges, such as long-term unemployment or lack of work experience.

• Description: Provide personalized resume writing and editing services to job seekers.
• Objective: Enhance the employability of individuals by helping them create professional and effective resumes.
• Eligibility: Available to all job seekers, especially those who need assistance in presenting their skills and experience effectively.

• Description: Offer information and assistance in accessing low-cost internet services.
• Objective: Ensure that individuals and families have access to affordable internet for education, job search, and communication.
• Eligibility: Targeted at low-income households, students, and individuals participating in public assistance programs.

• Description: Assist individuals and families in applying for public assistance programs such as Food Stamps (SNAP), Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
• Objective: Increase access to essential public benefits that provide food, healthcare, and financial support.
• Eligibility: Based on the eligibility criteria of each program; typically aimed at low-income families, individuals with disabilities, and those experiencing economic hardship.

• Description: Provide referrals and assistance in accessing emergency shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• Objective: Ensure that everyone has access to safe and immediate housing in times of crisis.
• Eligibility: Focused on individuals and families who are currently homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.