DEMCO Foundation
The DEMCO Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization established in 1997 as a subsidiary of DEMCO to assist members in times of need. DEMCO members can apply for funding of up to $3,000 per calendar year.
Funded through a voluntary program called Operation Roundup®, DEMCO members throughout our seven-parish service area "round up" their monthly bill to the nearest dollar and contribute that extra change to the DEMCO Foundation. Approximately half of DEMCO members participate each year, and the average contribution by each is $6.00. Since its inception, the DEMCO Foundation has granted over $6.5 million to assist DEMCO members in times of hardship. DEMCO takes great pride in the DEMCO Foundation, as it provides a mechanism for our members to give back to the community.
The DEMCO Foundation will not pay utility bills nor grant money to political issues, candidates, or campaigns. No funds are given directly to the applying individual. Only individuals who are DEMCO members, not groups or organizations, are eligible for funding.
Eligibility
Only individuals who are DEMCO members, not groups or organizations, are eligible for funding. The DEMCO Foundation does not pay utility bills or provide funds to political issues, candidates, or campaigns. No funds are given directly to the applying individual.
Description of Projects
Examples of some types of assistance granted are:
- Shelter (rent payments, mortgage payments, etc.)
- Repairs and maintenance on homes
- Pharmacy and medical supplies
- Special assistance in emergencies*
- School Uniform Program
*The DEMCO Foundation defines an emergency as any natural disaster, such as flooding, tornado, house fire, etc.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Baton Rouge Food Bank - Food for those in need within the community
- Capitol Area United Way - Dial 2-1-1 for resource information
- Catholic Charities - Various assistance based on the availability of funds
- Department of Children And Family Services - SNAP Benefits, DSNAP-Assistance
- EBR Council on Aging - Meals on Wheels, Food Assistance
- Livingston Council on Aging -Meals on wheels and other assistance for Livingston Parish residents 60 or older
- Louisiana Medicaid Health Finder
- Louisiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program -Rental assistance for Louisiana residents facing financial hardships.
- Louisiana Health Services, Louisiana Department of Health
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Home energy bill assistance
- Louisiana Workforce Commission - Unemployment benefits
- Medicaid Information
- St. Vincent De Paul - Food Pantry, Prescription assistance
- Volunteers of America - Housing, Veteran Services, Disability Services