Local in Covington County (6)
Angel's Attic - Central Church of Christ (Andalusia)
Local · Covington County, AL
Foster clothing closet: about a week of clothes for children placed on short notice, newborn-18; drop-off Tue-Thu 9-noon at church.
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- Foster families in Covington County
- Good to know
- No phone published; ask Covington County DHR.
Catholic Social Services of Dothan
Local · 8 Alabama counties
Emergency Assistance Ministry by appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: rent, utilities, medicine, transportation, food, clothing, furniture/appliances.
(334) 793-3601
- Who
- Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help.
- Where
- 557 E Main St, Dothan 36301
- Email
- cssdothan@mobarch.org
- Good to know
- Appointments may be scheduled via (251) 434-1500.
City Hope (formerly Fostering Hope Wiregrass)
Local · 8 Alabama counties
Free foster closet at Dogwood Court, Dothan: clothes, shoes, diapers, toiletries, cribs, frozen meals, birthday closet; monthly restock shopping; parent nights and training hours.
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- Licensed foster families in the Wiregrass
- Where
- Dogwood Court, Dothan, AL
- Good to know
- Run with City Church. Contact via website/Facebook; hours posted there.
Fostering Angels (Elba)
Local · Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Geneva, Pike Counties, AL
Free foster boutique: clothing, toiletries, school supplies, some furniture, suitcases, birthday cake kits; emergency placement requests by phone/Facebook; also helps grandparents raising grandkids. Open Tue, Thu, Sat.
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- Foster and kinship families in Southeast Alabama
- Good to know
- Founded 2024 by Melissa Wood. Phone/address not published; reach via Facebook 'Fostering Angels'. Counties approximate.
The Salvation Army - Andalusia office (Covington County)
Local · Covington County, AL
Local service-extension office; call to confirm services.
(334) 222-0112
- Who
- Low-income households in crisis in the service area; ID, proof of address/income and the past-due bill or lease usually required; aid depends on available funds.
- Where
- Northside Office Park, off U.S. Hwy 29 N, Andalusia
- Good to know
- From earlier local research, not on the official SA location finder; official directory routes Covington to Dale County Service Center (Ozark). Verify.
The Salvation Army Dale County Service Center (Dale & Coffee Counties)
Local · Butler, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Dale, Escambia Counties, AL
Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours.
(334) 445-3070
- Who
- Low-income households in crisis in the service area; ID, proof of address/income and the past-due bill or lease usually required; aid depends on available funds.
- Where
- 1177 Andrews Ave, Ste E, Ozark 36360
- Good to know
- Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/). Project SHARE lists (334) 389-0732 for Dale applicants.
Statewide programs that serve Covington County (1)
United Way 2-1-1
Anywhere
Free, 24/7 referral line. Finds the smaller church and community funds near their address that open up week to week. Also 1-888-421-1266, or text a ZIP code to 898-211.
2-1-1
- Who
- Anyone
Other help in Covington County