RELIEVING THE BURDEN
RESOURCES
FOR
JOB SEEKERS
“Come to me, all you who are weary
and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
Getting Started
Are you currently out of work or underemployed? Are you having trouble making ends meet? The Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens has compiled the following list of resources and ideas for helping you to get by as you look for the perfect job.
If you are having trouble dealing with some of the issues related to being unemployed or underemployed, let us know and we will try to help you. If you do not know how to use the Internet, let us know, we’ll try to help.
We welcome your feedback on the resource list provided. Tell us about your experiences with these agencies and let us know if you have a suggestion to add to our list. You can contact us at nurse@webstergardenschurch.org or at 314-961-5275. May God encourage and bless you on your journey and provide for your every need.
Disclaimer: The Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens (hereinafter referred to as LCWG) provides the enclosed list of resources as a service and makes no endorsement of the
services provided by any of the listed companies and/or agencies. Neither does LCWG make any representation or warranty of any kind whatsoever as to the usefulness, timeliness, or completeness of any of the content herein or accessible hereby in whole or in part. You are responsible for checking or verifying the usefulness, timeliness, or completeness and value to you to whatever extent you deem necessary, in reliance on other advisors, consultants, experts and resources you deem necessary. You shall indemnify and hold harmless LCWG, its agents, employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries and affiliates from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, claim, cost, expense, including without limitation attorneys’ and accountants’ fees and costs caused by, or arising out of or related directly or indirectly to your reliance on any content contained in this packet or information.
JOB SEARCH
Job Search Tips Online is a website for the serious job seeker. Go to http://www.jobsearchtipsonline.com/ for tips on resume writing, networking, interviewing, researching and finding job openings plus links to salary surveys, job boards, sample letters, networking groups, coaches and other misc. job related tools.
Career One Stop is a U.S. Dept. of Labor website dedicated to helping individuals explore careers, find education & training, write resumes, find interview tips, plan your job search and find other people who can help. Go to http://careeronestop.org for information.
The Missouri Dept. of Labor & Industrial Relations website has links to many job search resources at www.dolir.mo.gov/jobfind.html
The Missouri Division of Workforce Development website www.ded.mo.gov/wfd/ provides services for job seekers through the Missouri Career Centers and www.MissouriCareerSource.com
A wealth of information and resources about workforce services can also be found at www.worksmart.ded.mo.gov
Missouri Career Center
St. Louis County South
7545 South Lindbergh, Suite 140
St. Louis, MO 63125
314-416-2917
Missouri Career Center
St. Louis County – Deer Creek
3256 Laclede Station Road, Suite 103
St. Louis, MO 63143
314-877-0001
Missouri Career Center
SLATE/St. Louis
1017 Olive Street, Suite 13
St. Louis, MO 63101
314-589-8000
Businesspersons Between Jobs is a local group that meets at 9:00 a.m. every Monday morning at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 601 Claymont Drive, Ballwin, MO. BBJ offers networking, interview practice, resume review and employment speakers to jobseekers. Call 636-394-1440 or visit their website at www.bbj.org. See their Networking Calendars for other
opportunities.
For a list of St. Louis business networking events visit www.peacefrog.biz.
Possible additional networking includes:
UHY meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Lodge of Des Peres for their Tax Advising clients. Networking is from 7:30 – 8:00 p.m. with a free program from 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
The website www.LinkedIn.com is an internet-based network to find past and present colleagues, discover inside connections when looking for a job and get answers from industry experts.
The Catholic Employment Network (CEN) website and local church job search groups will provide you with spiritual support and help to improve your job search skills. They offer regular meetings plus have a 90+ page Job Search Manual on their
website at www.catholicemploymentnetwork.org.
Online job listings can be found at:
www.usajobs.opm.gov - the official job site of the United States Federal Government
www.missouricareersource.com - the official workforce website for the State of Missouri.
www.moreap.net - the website for teaching and support staff job opportunities in Missouri public schools.
www.stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/jobs/ - the St. Louis Business Journal website where jobs are listed and you can post your resume.
Government Assistance and Taxes
File for unemployment benefits either by phone or online.
Visit the Missouri Division of Employment Security's Unemployment Insurance On-Line Claims Filing System at https://www.ui.dolir.mo.gov/som/
To file an unemployment claim by telephone, call the Regional Claims Center in St. Louis at:
Local Calling Area 314-340-4950
Outside Local Calling Area 800-320-2519
For income assistance available through the State of Missouri such as Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Welfare), MO HealthNet for Kids and Families and MoRx see www.dss.mo.gov
Food Stamp Case Information 1-800-392-1261
Temporary Assistance Information 1-800-392-1261
MO HealthNet 1-888-275-5908
MoRx 1-800-375-1406
As a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, if you were involuntarily terminated between 9/1/08 and 12/31/09, you may be eligible to receive COBRA health coverage for just 35% of the premium for up to nine months. If this applies to you, your former employer should notify you and provide instructions on how to participate. To learn about COBRA and other labor issues, visit www.dol.gov.
Medical expenses greater than 7.5% of Adjusted Gross Income can be deducted from income taxes. This includes COBRA insurance premiums. Keep records of all medical expenses. Visit www.irs.gov for more information.
HOUSING - MORTGAGES
Listen to videos about the housing situation in St. Louis at “Facing the Financial Crisis” as seen on KETC-Channel 9. Go to: http://stlmortgagecrisis.wordpress.com/category/mortgage-crisis-in-st-louis/
Don’t lose your home. Get advice as soon as you realize you will have a problem in order to avoid foreclosure. The federal government urges homeowners to be alert to foreclosure recovery scams. Find housing counseling agencies, credit counseling agencies, Veterans Affairs Regional Loan Center and legal assistance in Missouri. For guidance on default and foreclosure prevention: http://www.hud.gov/local/mo/homeownership/foreclosure.cfm
Catholic Charities Housing Resource Center
800 North Tucker
St. Louis, MO 63101
314-802-5440
Hotline: 314-802-5444 or 314-241-5600
Service Area: St. Louis City & St. Louis County
People in need of housing assistance are urged to contact a housing counselor. The CCHRC can help families stay in their homes by protecting housing options for clients.
Beyond Housing/Neighborhood Housing Services
Home Ownership Center
Foreclosure Intervention and Prevention Program
4156 Manchester Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-533-0600 ext. 22
314-533-0476 Fax
Hotline: 888-995-HOPE
http:// www.beyondhousing.org
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
The Urban League helps families to prevent evictions and
foreclosures by providing rent or mortgage assistance.
http://www.urbanleague-stl.org
St. Louis City Division
3701 Grandel Square
St. Louis, MO 63108
Contact: Todd Gilyard
(314) 615-3654
St. Louis County Division
8960 Jennings Station Road
St. Louis, MO 63136
Contact: Edgar Muniz
(314) 388-9840 x 133
St. Clair County Division
1401 East Broadway
East St. Louis, IL 62201
Contact: Crystal Scott
(618) 274-1150 x 223
Hope Now
Hope Now is an alliance between HUD approved counseling agents, mortgage companies, investors and other mortgage market participants that provides free foreclosure prevention
assistance. They can help you find ways to work with your home loan lender and have links to many of the most common lenders. Visit their website at www.hopenow.com or call 888-995-HOPE.
HOUSING - RENT
For assistance with your rent contact the following:
CAASTL (St. Louis County) 314-863-0015
Human Development Corp (St. Louis City) 314-535-7607
St. Vincent De Paul 314-531-7837
Salvation Army 314-636-3000
Urban League (St. Louis County) 314-388-9840
Urban League (St. Louis City) 314-615-3600
Housing Resource Center 314-802-5444
FOOD
For a list of St. Louis Area Food Pantries visit:
www.stjohnsmercy.org/services/neighborhoodministry/food_pantries.pdf.
Circle Of Concern
Providing emergency food and other aid to families residing in the Parkway, Rockwood, and Valley Park school districts. All services are by appointment.
Call 636-861-2623 for information.
Valley Park Center
112 St. Louis Avenue
Valley Park, MO 63088
Open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call or go to www.circleofconcern.org to learn other dates and times office is open.
Circle of Concern has a food pantry and provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, prescriptions, gas vouchers and other necessities. Each spring high school seniors from low and moderate-income families can apply for a scholarship through Circle. These scholarships are used for college tuition as well as trade or professional schools.
Feed My People
Feed My People provides the following services: computer training, budget counseling, emergency and long-term food assistance, heaters, blanket and fans, housing assistance, job counseling, infant products, thrift store, school supplies, children’s shoes, smoke detectors, vegetable seeds, tax assistance and home weatherization.
Webster-Rock Hill Ministries
Webster-Rock Hill Ministries provides services to residents in the Webster Groves and Rock Hill – 63119 zip code. They help with weatherization, utility bills and heating and cooling equipment. Also provide assistance with needed food and personal care items. Call 314-961-5082 for more information.
KirkCare
KirkCare operates a food pantry and provides assistance with rent and utilities for families residing within the Kirkwood R-7 school district. Call 314-965-0406 for information.
Affton Christian Food Pantry
Food assistance is provided to residents in zip code 63123 twice a month at:
4975 Heege Road
St. Louis, MO 63123
314-352-3544
Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Glendale Food Pantry
Glendale Food Pantry serves anyone with need on the third Saturday of the month at:
719 Bismark
Glendale, MO 63122
314-962-7314
Hi Pointe Center
Providing food assistance to those in the 63139 zip code Monday-Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
6020 Southwest
St. Louis, MO 63139
314-781-1617
Angel Food Ministries
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States.
Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $60. Comparison shopping has been done across the country in various communities using a wide range of retail grocery stores and has resulted in the same food items costing from between $42 and $78.
Generally, one unit of food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. The food is all the same high quality one could purchase at a grocery store. There are no second-hand items, no damaged or out-dated goods, no dented cans without labels, no day-old breads and no produce that is almost too ripe.
Also offered are specialty boxes such as steaks, chicken and pork. Many participants in this bonus program appreciate the expanded choices. Additionally, there is no limit to the number of units or bonus foods an individual can receive, and there are no applications to complete or qualifications to which participants must adhere. Angel Food Ministries also participates in the U.S. Food Stamp program, using the Off-Line Food Stamp Voucher
system. There are no qualifications, minimums, income restrictions, or applications.
Go to www.angelfoodministries.com to find a pick up location in your area and to learn more about the U.S. Food Stamp program.
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING
Most consumer credit counselors are associated with the National Foundation For Consumer Credit Counseling. Their website is http://www.nfcc.org. When considering credit counselors or debt reduction, check with the Better Business Bureau www.stlouis.bbb.org and the Attorney General’s office www.ago.mo.gov/Consumer-Protection.htm to see if any
complaints have been filed.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of St. Louis
A Nonprofit Community Service - for a timely reply to your questions or requests, or to find out how to schedule an appointment, please send an email to contactus@cccsstl.org.
1300 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139
(314) 867-7049
ClearPoint Financial Solution, Inc.
19 Fox Valley Ctr.
Arnold, MO 63010
636-282-3839
800-966-3328
Medical and Dental Services
County Health Center Services
South County Health Center (Sunset Hills)
4580 South Lindbergh Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63127
Phone: (314) 615-0400
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed on the first Thursday morning of each month.
Adult Medical Services
Home Visits
Dental Services
Health Education Classes
Childbirth classes
HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling
Immunizations (Including Childhood)
Walk-in immunizations: 8:30—10:30 a.m., 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Travel Immunizations (by appointment only)
Lead Screening and Treatment Services
Nutrition Counseling
Ophthalmology Clinic (Eye Clinic)
Pediatric (Children's) Services
Podiatry (Foot Care) Clinic
Teen Care
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Nutrition Program
Women's Health Services
Obstetrics/Gynecology Clinic
Family Planning Services
Pregnancy Testing
Services provided on a sliding scale.
Free preventative health screenings are provided at various times of the year by area hospitals. Call hospitals in your area to be put on their mailing list. For a list of free screenings, go to the health calendar at www.STLtoday.com/thrive
Dental Care
The Greater St. Louis Dental Society sponsors Give Kids A Smile each February and October providing free dental care for underserved children. See www.gkas.org or call 636-397-6453 for information on free comprehensive dental care, including examinations, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, restorations, oral surgery and x-rays.
Reach Out Health Care America offers free mobile dental care for children on Medicaid or who have no dental insurance. The dentist will come to the school and provide an exam, cleaning, x-ray, fluoride, sealants and even fillings for children on Medicaid and will provide uninsured students an exam, x-ray, sealants, cleanings and fillings. This program is currently offered in
Hancock Place, Bayless, Maplewood-Richmond Heights, University City, Valley Park and some St. Louis Public Schools. Ask your school nurse or call Reach Out Health Care America
at 1-800-409-2563.
St. Louis Community College – Forest Park offers dental cleaning and x-rays for adults and children performed by students in their dental hygiene program. The fees are as follows:
Initial fee $ 3.00
Cleaning $12.00
Bite-wing x-rays $ 8.00
Full-mouth x-rays $15.00
Call 314-644-9331 to schedule an appointment. Hours are M-Th 8:00 – 4:00 and 8:00 – 12:00 on Friday.
Prescription Assistance
Most drug companies provide discounted medications for individuals with financial need. Visit the drug manufacturer’s website. To learn more about free medications visit:
Some pharmacies such as Walmart and Target offer low fixed rates on generic drugs. Check with your local pharmacy for details.
A St. Louis-based company, RX Outreach, supplies a 90-day supply of many medications for only $20. Visit their website at www.rxoutreach.com
Free Health Care Services
Demonstrating their commitment to families during tough economic times, Walgreens and Take Care Health Systems has launched the Take Care Clinic Take Care Recovery Plan - an offer of free health care services at Take Care Clinics throughout the remainder of 2009 to all current and future Take Care Clinic patients, and their families, that suffer a job loss on or after March 31, 2009 and have no health insurance benefits.
Under the Take Care Recovery Plan, patients can access these services anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Health evaluations, vaccinations, physicals and injection/infusion administration are excluded from the offer.
Those interested in participating in the Take Care Recovery Plan offer can visit www.takecarerecoveryplan.com or call 1-866-Take-Care (1-866-825-3227) to understand the process for determining whether they and their dependents qualify for the offer. All forms associated with the offer are available online.
Vision
VISION USA provides basic eye health and vision care services free to uninsured, low-income people and families. To apply online visit: www.aoa.org/visionusa.xml. For a paper application call or visit VISION USA at:
243 North Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63141
800-766-4466
7 a.m. – 7 p.m. CST (M-F)
Email: visionusa@aoa.org
Hearing
Hearing aids are distributed to the financially needy through a nationwide network to fit recipients with donated hearing aids.
HEAR NOW PROGRAM
6700 Washington Ave. South
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
800-769-2799
Assistance With Utilities
Need heating or cooling assistance? Check out our Partnering Social Service Agencies but first you must call your local utility company and tell them of your inability to pay. Thanks!
St. Louis City Salvation Army 314-646-3000
St. Vincent 314-531-7837
DePaul 314-613-2200
HDC 314-615-3600
Urban League
St. Louis County CAA 314-863-0015
Urban League 314-388-9840
St. Charles County NECAC 636-272-3477
Lincoln County NECAC 636-528-7604
Jefferson County Salvation Army 636-464-0787
Franklin County Loving Hearts 636-390-8300
St. Clair County Urban League 618-274-1150
Madison County Urban League 618-463-1906
St. Clair County &
Southern Illinois Catholic Urban Programs 618-398-5616
Butler County SCMEOC 573-325-4255
St. Genevieve,
Iron, & Madison
Counties EMAA 573-431-5191
If you can’t find your social service or community action agency on this list, please call our resource hotline for additional information, at 314-241-7668.
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc.
Services for residents of St. Louis County with utility bills, energy efficiency, food pantry, employment development, family counseling and much more, http://www.caastlc.org
CAASTLC, Inc.
2709 Woodson Rd.
Overland, MO 63114-4817
(314) 863-0015, FAX (314) 863-1252
Email: info@caastlc.org
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Human Development Corporation of Metropolitan St. Louis
Emergency food pantry, school supplies, energy assistance and housing-related assistance for residents of St. Louis City and Wellston, www.hdcstl.org/index.html
Family Counseling Services
Lutheran Family & Children’s Services of Missouri
St. Louis Office
8631 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63124
314-787-5100 or 1-866-326-LFCS
314-534-1515 (fax)
Windgate Christian Counseling
636-405-1352
www.windgatechristiancounseling.com
Catholic Family Services
9200 Watson Road G101
St. Louis, MO 63126
314-544-3800
Counseling Locations:
St. Charles 636-498-2273 x 10
West 636-391-9966
South 314-544-3800
Northwest 314-831-1533
Saving Money
Get free music on the Internet at:
Cancel your cable service and watch free movies and television programs at:
Find free tax preparation at www.irs.gov.
Learn of special savings and free samples available at www.walmart.com “In Stores Now”.
Learn of free samples and print online coupons at:
Search for promotional codes at www.topromotionalcodes.com
Do-it-yourself advice can be found at:
Enjoy an evening out with your family and sit in the free seats at The Muny in Forest Park. Free seats are available for every Muny performance. There are approximately 1500 free seats in the last nine rows of the theatre that are available on a first come, first served basis. The entrances to the free seating area are located at the top of the theatre seating area. The free seat gates open at 7:00 p.m.
The Magic House located at 516 S. Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood, MO is free from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. the third Friday of each month.
For more ideas go to www.STLtoday.com/spendsmart.
Start a garden. Grow your own vegetables. Find bargains and giveaways at www.STLtoday.com/blogzone/steals-and-deals
Carpool - Ride Finders matches clients driving to the same destination. Call 800-847-7433 or visit www.ridefinders.org.
Miscellaneous Information
Contact the United Way for referrals for all of your needs at:
www.211missouri.org or 1-800-427-4626
