220 E. Idaho
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Administrative Contact
Sabina Urbina, Family Services Coordinator
(575) 524-1044
Agency Telephone Numbers
- Administrative
- (575) 527-5095
- FAX
- (575) 524-4713
- Family Services
- (575) 524-1044
- Main Office
- (575) 524-1590
- Thrift Store
- (575) 524-1590
Administration Office Travel Instructions
Located between El Paseo and Main right next to Austin Jewelers and KFC.
Agency Type
Non-Profit
Administrative Hours
M - F: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Governed By
Volunteer Board of Directors
Administrative Overview
Operates administrative office where client needs are assessed and The
Salvation Army thrift store. There are eight
staff members and numerous volunteers. All staff report to the
commanding officer or to the store manager. The
Sierra County Service Chair located in Truth or Consequences provides
emergency assistance in Sierra County.
Agency Sites
SALVATION ARMY, THE
220 E Idaho
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Administrative (575) 524-5095
FAX (575) 524-4713
THE SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE (LAS CRUCES)
220 E Idaho
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Administrative (575) 524-5095
SIERRA COUNTY SERVICE COMMITTEE (TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES)
Confidential Address
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Service/Intake (575) 894-3755 Sierra County Discretionary Fund
Search Terms (AIRS Taxonomy)
Clothing
Food Pantries
Occasional Emergency Food Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Thrift Shops
Travelers' Assistance
Utility Bill Payment Assistance
Agency Services
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (LAS CRUCES)
| DESCRIPTION |
We provide case management services, food,
clothes, some emergency housing, counseling, and network community resources to all
clients without discrimination. We have dress a child program,
school supplies to the neediest, holiday food and winter
clothing. We also provide crisis counseling and help people with
grief issues related to accidents and terminal illness and assistance with utilities and rent
or mortgage. These services are provided if The Salvation Army
has funding to support them. |
| FEES |
None |
| HOURS |
Tuesday 1 - 4:30 pm, Wed. Thursday & Friday 9 - 11:30 am & 1 - 4:30 pm |
| APPLICATION |
You must have the following items in order to be assisted:
Picture ID for person applying For everyone in the household:
Social Security cards or print out from Social Security office
w/ name & number, proof of income for everyone in the household,
last 2 receipts of paid rent or mortgage, receipts for all bills
and other expenses paid for the for the last 30 days. Food
Stamps (Current months print out) and Medicaid card |
| ELIGIBILITY |
> No deposits will be made. For Utility Assistance - Termination
notice for electric/Disconnect notice for gas. Letter stating
minimum amount of Propane delivered without tax. Families must
be earning enough money to support the household under usual
circumstances. Rental or Mortgage Assistance - Eviction notice
or past due notice for Mortgage. Prescription Assistance - copy
of prescription with dollar amount. To receive these services,
at least one member of the family must be a United States
citizen. Must be prepared to show or discuss crisis |
| LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
COMMODITY FOOD PROGRAM
| DESCRIPTION |
A food box is given to families who meet income guidelines and
apply with the Family Services Coordinator. |
| FEES> |
None |
| HOURS |
Tuesday 1 - 4:30 pm, Wed. Thursday & Friday 9 - 11:30 am; 1 - 4:30 pm |
| APPLICATION |
Meet with Family Services Coordinator. First come, first serve. |
| ELIGIBILITY |
Must meet income guidelines. Bring picture ID, social security
cards or print out form from social security office with name
and number (for everyone living in the home). Clients also need
to bring proof of income for everyone in the household for the
last 30 days. Also, bring the electric bill showing your name
and address. If receiving food stamps, bring a letter showing
that you receive them. |
| LANGUAGES> |
English and Spanish |
LAS CRUCES THRIFT
|
| ELIGIBILITY |
Anyone can use the Thrift Store. Clients, who are given vouchers
for merchandise by The Salvation Army, must meet the gross
income guidelines and have an interview with the Family Services
Coordinator. |
| DESCRIPTION |
The Thrift Store accepts a variety of donations and is always in
need of volunteers to sort, clean, hang clothing, price items
and keep furniture and electrical appliances in a presentable
manner. |
| APPLICATION |
The Family Service Coordinator is available Tuesday from 1 pm to
4:30 pm and on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 am to
11:30 am and from 1 pm to 4:30 pm. |
| FEES> |
Items are priced reasonably, cost of merchandise or voucher |
| HOURS |
M -
Sat: 9 am - 5 pm
|
| LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
SIERRA COUNTY DISCRETIONARY FUND
|
| DESCRIPTION |
Provides travel assistance, food assistance, help paying utility
bills
and prescription expense assistance. Needs assessed on a
case-by-case basis for peoplein need in Sierra County who are
not served by other agencies, when
funds are available. |
| FEES |
None |
| APPLICATION |
Telephone intake only. Call Director of Family Services, Rev.
Dale Twyeffort
at (575) 894-3755. |
| HOURS |
> Generally Tuesday - Friday; 9 am - 5 pm, however hours may vary,
call for info. |
| LANGUAGES |
English
only |
Report date: 4/21/06 |