Catholic Center of Concern-Huntsville

06/05/2026

United Way of Marshall County, thank you for recognizing the work of Catholic Center of Concern in Huntsville and for supporting our mission.

We are grateful to be a 2026 United Way of Marshall County grant partner. This support allows our agency to continue helping families in Marshall County that are facing hardship with rent, utilities, and other basic needs.

Strong communities are built through strong partnerships, and we are thankful for the partnership with United Way and other nonprofit agencies.

When you support United Way, you help agencies like ours that work every day to help families remain stable.

Partners in Action: Catholic Center of Concern-Huntsville

💙 Who they are: The Catholic Center of Concern is a community-based nonprofit serving families across North Alabama, including Marshall County. The organization provides assistance with rent, utilities, and critical medications, as well as clothing, diapers, and newborn needs available at their physical location in Huntsville.

💙 The impact: The Catholic Center of Concern helped provide urgent, basic needs, including rent & utility assistance, clothing, and newborn supplies, for 124 households with a total of 288 household members in 2025.

💙 Join us: The Catholic Center of Concern received a 2026 United Way of Marshall County grant for its rent and utilities assistance programs. When you support United Way, you’re also supporting the Catholic Center of Concern and 21 other nonprofit partners that are making Marshall County better for everyone!

🔗 Learn more about the Catholic Center of Concern at https://catholiccenterofconcernhsv.org/.

06/04/2026

Jackson and Marshall County!

Residents who need assistance with summer cooling costs may qualify for help through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Appointments are required and can be scheduled by phone or online.

Phone: (256) 999-1166

Online Scheduling: https://www.caaneal.org/appointments

When calling, please select the option for Utility Assistance. Do not select Weatherization, as these are separate programs and Weatherization appointments cannot be used for utility assistance requests.

This program serves eligible residents in Blount, Cherokee, DeKalb, Jackson, Marshall, and St. Clair counties.

Documents Required for Your Appointment:

• Original Social Security cards for all household members
• Current Alabama photo ID for the head of household and spouse
• Proof of gross income for the previous month for all household members (pay stubs, Social Security, pensions, etc.)
• Lease agreement or voucher if residing in Public Housing or Section 8 Housing
• A copy of your most recent electric bill for your primary cooling source

For questions regarding eligibility or scheduling, please contact (256) 996-1166.

06/04/2026

Alabama WIC program has expanded their income guidelines! Fantastic! If you have an infant or toddler please contact your local WIC office.

06/04/2026

For more than five years, the Clothing Room at Catholic Center of Concern in Huntsville has experienced a significant increase in the number of families seeking assistance. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide clothing and basic necessities to our neighbors during times of need.

Our Clothing Room will remain open for shopping on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

After carefully reviewing attendance patterns, we have determined that very few families utilize our Friday shopping hours. Therefore, effective July 1, 2026, Friday will no longer be offered as a shopping day.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our volunteers, donors, community partners, and the thousands of families who have visited our Clothing Room over the years. Your support has transformed donated clothing into a practical resource for thousands of individuals and families throughout our community.

Thank you all for being part of this ministry of service.

06/04/2026

Food distribution for Marshall County residents.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION. The Marshall County School System will host a Food Distribution Drive-Thru on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The Food Bank of North Alabama is supplying boxes of kid-friendly, shelf stable foods for us to distribute. Each box contains a week of food for a child. We hope to give each child 5 boxes or 5 weeks of food.

06/03/2026

Have you heard of the Catholic Center of Concern in Huntsville?

Since 1963, we have been serving individuals and families across North Alabama who are experiencing financial hardship and housing instability.

Many people know us as the agency that facilitated the Huntsville Housing Helps Program, which provided financial assistance with rent and utilities to local households during and after the pandemic. While that program has ended, our commitment to helping our neighbors remains strong.

Today, our services include:
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance (only through eligible grant programs)
• Life-Threatening Prescribed Medication Assistance
• Diapers & Wipes (as available)
• Newborn Gift Packages (as available)
• Clothing Room (as available)
• Children's Books (as available)
• Infant Formula and Baby Food (as available)

We proudly serve nine North Alabama counties, including Colbert, Franklin, Jackson, Lawrence, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan counties.

Catholic Center of Concern in Huntsville
1010 Church Street NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
256-963-9355

The Catholic Center of Concern in Huntsville provides rental and utility assistance, clothing, diapers, newborn support, and more to families in nine North Alabama counties.

06/03/2026

Community Need Alert

The Clothing Room at Catholic Center of Concern in Huntsville urgently needs the following items:

Men's T-shirts (all sizes, preferably white)
New socks (all sizes for men, women, and children)
New underwear for women and children (all sizes)

These essentials are among the most requested by the families we serve, and our supply is running low. Your donation can provide comfort, dignity, and support to individuals and families facing difficult circumstances.

Donations may be dropped off at our office:
1010 Church Street NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thank you for helping us continue serving our community. Every donation makes a difference. ❤️

06/03/2026

READY TO HARVEST ON THE FARM
June 2-9

LOVE FIELD – Gated Area
Open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tomatoes (limited) & collard greens

BIG FIELD
Carrots (limited) and cucumbers

FIELD 2
Green beans

FIELD 3
Cucumbers, yellow squash, tomatoes (limited), white scallop squash (pattypan), and peppers: bell, cayenne, and jalapeño

Volunteer activity on Wednesday, June 3, from 9:00 AM to Noon
Tying up vines for grapes, cucumbers, and tomatoes

Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Also, bring gloves, water & sun protection.

The People's Patch is located at 3701 Meridian Street in Huntsville, AL. It is a u-pick farm that provides fresh produce to Madison County residents at no cost from dawn to dusk. So, bring your bag and harvesting tools, and pick enough for you and your family to enjoy!

Questions: Call the District 6 Madison County Commissioner's Office at (256) 532-1505.

06/03/2026

Our Clothing Room at Catholic Center of Concern in Huntsville is open today and fully stocked!

Shopping hours are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Families and individuals are welcome to shop for clothing at no cost. We have a wide variety of men's, women's, and children's clothing available.

Please bring a photo ID for all adults and Social Security cards for all household members.

Thank you to our community for your dedication and commitment in donating clothing to our agency!

We look forward to serving you today!

06/02/2026

More Alabama families could now qualify for food assistance. 🔗 in comments.