Each month GSM provides three individuals/families with assistance for housing, utilities, or various other financial needs. Recipients are eligible for one grant per year and must first pass through an application and interview process.  Grants are awarded to individuals and families associated with the Good Samaritan Center in Washington Park at the discretion of the person conducting the interview.

If you have received a GSM grant within one year of the month in which you wish to apply in, you are not eligibile and will be declined.

Grants are awarded to companies (utility, rental, banks, etc,) and can not be awarded directly to the applicants.

If you have questions regarding the GSM grants, please call our office:

(618)345-1678


Please be sure to bring all of the items listed below to your grant appointment.  If you have any questions, please contact our office before your scheduled interview date:

  • Current Photo ID
  • Proof of Current Income
  • Copy of Current Bill and/or Shut-Off Notice
  • Current Amount Due
  • Electricity
  • Gas (home heating
  • Medical Bills
  • Medical Prescriptions
  • Water/Sewer/Trash
  • Mortgage/Rent