How to get help

The Uplift Clearinghouse

Every Uplift service begins with a referral from one of our church or agency partners.

The Uplift Clearinghouse is a service available to Audrain County churches and agency partners. When someone comes to a partner asking for help, the partner can respond in love and refer that person to Uplift. We don’t automatically distribute funds. Instead, we look for the root cause of the need and work one-on-one to remove barriers, so the outcome lasts.

The process

How the Clearinghouse works

1. Ask a partner

The person visits one of our church or agency partners asking for help.

2. Partner refers

The church or agency partner submits a referral to Uplift.

3. Initial screening

Uplift reaches out to the person for a 15 to 30 minute screening to check eligibility.

4. In-depth interview

If the person qualifies, our team conducts a more in-depth interview to understand their background and identify barriers.

5. One-on-one support

Through Caring Connections, our team works with the person one-on-one to remove barriers to success and create a path forward.

6. Getting Ahead

All clients are encouraged to enroll in our 14-week Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World classes for further growth.

Good to know

Referral only

Uplift services are available only through the Uplift Clearinghouse, which requires a referral from one of our church or agency partners. The one exception is Heat & AC Assistance, which homeowners can apply for directly.

Not emergency assistance

Uplift is not an emergency response agency. Our goal is to help create long-term sustainability.

Eligibility

Qualifications

Here are some general guidelines we use to determine if a person qualifies for assistance:

Must be an Audrain County resident
Must be on the lease or account requiring assistance
Must have sustainable income (we essentially want to see a balanced, not a negative, budget). If the client doesn’t have sustainable income, mentorship is offered in budget, career, and resource acquisition.
Household must not have received financial assistance from Uplift in the past 12 months (once per rolling year)
For security deposit assistance, a household may only receive this kind of assistance once

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What our community says

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   Priscilla Johnson 
 
 
 
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   Amanda BIGGS 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Uplift is rightfully named. I am Muslim and I didn't think that they would help me with my past and present rent due to this. But they were gracious and even stood up on my behalf.  I thank Allah for Uplift's wonderful help. May Allah bless each of you.
  
 
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   Jennifer Caldwell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very greatful for all the people at uplift.
  
 
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   Cocoa Williams 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very friendly, very informative, and received help very quickly in a timely manner.
  
 
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   Heather Cole 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They helped me when no one else with. I would appreciate a call from a minister at this time of my life. Thank you Jesus for these ppl.
  
 
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   Duwane Robinett 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. God bless you for everything that you do for people you really made my life much easier now thank you so ever very much I thank you from the bottom of my heart may God bless you amen
  
 
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   Patty Al-kudri 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They helped me with an issue I had. They were wonderful. But the company they hired. Wasnt.
  
 
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   Deanna Roberts 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They were absolutely amazing I do much appreciate it ! Thankyou ❤️
  
 
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   Shelby Williams 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service and I highly recommend them if you ever get in a bind they are there to get you back up.
  
 
  
  
 
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