Monsignor Sigur Center

The Msgr. Sigur Center offers resources for individuals and families in financial crisis. We serve both impoverished families and individuals, as well as people experiencing homelessness. Assistance may include, but is not limited to: utility assistance, bus fare, and prescription assistance; and fire, funeral or other disaster assistance.

Those who have experienced a short-term, unforeseen emergency, may be eligible to receive a one-time cash grant.

Criteria for Eligibility:

  • Emergency triggered by a concrete, non-chronic, discrete need that places the client in a circumstance where they may become unhoused

  • An eligible expense where the client has no other source of income available to cover the need

  • The situation that the grant resolved is likely to be stable going forward

    • Job Loss/Reduced Work Hours

    • Illness or Injury

    • Domestic Abuse

    • Error or Delay of Public Benefits

    • Car Trouble

    • Unsafe/Hazardous Living Conditions (mold, bed bugs, condemned building)

    • Unexpected Forced Move

    • Theft/Victim of Crime

    • Fire, Flood, or Natural Disaster

    • Change in Household Composition

    • Death in Household/Family

    • Wage Garnishment text goes here

    • Rent/Security Deposit/Mortgage

    • Utilities

    • Furniture/Essential Appliances/Household Items

    • Food

    • Medical

    • Moving/Storage

    • Transportation/Car Repair

    • Clothing

    • Childcare

    • Home Repair

 

If you are in need of financial assistance, please call to schedule an appointment.

 

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12pm and 1-3pm

Friday 8:30am-12pm

*Holidays may affect hours

337-235-4972 ext. 1116

401 St. John St.
Lafayette, LA