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Full Resource Name:

5th Squad

Address

653 Eldorado Street
Unit 109
Pearl, MS 39208

(601) 954-5160

https://5thsquad.com/

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Description:

Provides Mississippi military veterans with utility assistance and guides them through transitioning into civilian life.

Hours:

Mon-Sun 24 hours

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

December 8, 2025

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

653 Eldorado Street
Unit 109
Pearl, MS 39208

Contacts

Lee Stringer

Primary Contact

President

(601) 954-5160

lee@5thsqaud.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(601) 954-5160

Legal Status:

Nonprofit

Services

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Electric Service Payment Assistance

Description

Provides a program that pays all or a portion of the electric service expenses of veterans whose electricity has been or is at risk of being shut off.

Hours

Mon-Sun 24 hours

Required Documents

Please email the following: * Picture ID * Veteran Verification * Copy of electric bill

Eligibility

Must be a military veteran or was honorably discharged upon completing initial enlistment

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Registration required, please email: veterans@5thsquad.org or visit website at https://www.5thsquad.org/veterans-assistance-request

Geography Served

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  • Mississippi

    Contact

    Name:
    Lee Stringer
    Title:
    President
    Phone:
    601-954-5160
    Email:
    lee@5thsqaud.org

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    601-954-5160
    Type:
    Voice
    Name:
    Main
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    Heating Fuel Payment Assistance

    Description

    Provides a program that pays all or a portion of the gas service expenses of veterans whose gas has been or is at risk of being shut off.

    Hours

    Mon-Sun 24 hours

    Required Documents

    Please email the following: * Picture ID * Veteran Verification * Copy of gas bill

    Eligibility

    Must be a military veteran or was honorably discharged upon completing initial enlistment

    Fees

    Free

    Intake Procedure

    Registration required, please email: veterans@5thsquad.org or visit website at https://www.5thsquad.org/veterans-assistance-request

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Mississippi

      Contact

      Name:
      Lee Stringer
      Title:
      President
      Phone:
      601-954-5160
      Email:
      lee@5thsqaud.org

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      601-954-5160
      Type:
      Voice
      Name:
      Main
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      Military Transition Assistance Programs

      Description

      Provide guidance and information regarding benefits, services and outplacement assistance for active duty and retirees and their family members returning to civilian life with the objective of making the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible.

      Hours

      Mon-Sun 24 hours

      Required Documents

      Please email the following: * Picture ID * Veteran Verification

      Eligibility

      Must be a military veteran or was honorably discharged upon completing initial enlistment

      Fees

      Free

      Intake Procedure

      Registration required, please email: veterans@5thsquad.org or visit website at https://www.5thsquad.org/veterans-assistance-request

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Mississippi

        Contact

        Name:
        Lee Stringer
        Title:
        President
        Phone:
        601-954-5160
        Email:
        lee@5thsqaud.org

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        601-954-5160
        Type:
        Voice
        Name:
        Main
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        Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance

        Description

        Provides immediate, life-sustaining financial assistance to Veterans facing dire situations. This program aims to address urgent needs such as utilities, housing (permanent or temporary), groceries, and other essential expenses.

        Hours

        Mon-Sun 24 hours

        Required Documents

        Please email the following: * Picture ID * Veteran Verification * Copy of water bill

        Eligibility

        Must be a military veteran or was honorably discharged upon completing initial enlistment

        Fees

        Free

        Intake Procedure

        Registration required, please email: veterans@5thsquad.org or visit website at https://www.5thsquad.org/veterans-assistance-request

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Mississippi

          Contact

          Name:
          Lee Stringer
          Title:
          President
          Phone:
          601-954-5160
          Email:
          lee@5thsqaud.org

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          601-954-5160
          Type:
          Voice
          Name:
          Main
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NT-8900) and related services within the Service Tree.
          Water Service Payment Assistance

          Description

          Provides a program that pays all or a portion of the water service expenses of veterans whose water has been or is at risk of being shut off.

          Hours

          Mon-Sun 24 hours

          Required Documents

          Please email the following: * Picture ID * Veteran Verification * Copy of water bill

          Eligibility

          Must be a military veteran or was honorably discharged upon completing initial enlistment

          Fees

          Free

          Intake Procedure

          Registration required, please email: veterans@5thsquad.org or visit website at https://www.5thsquad.org/veterans-assistance-request

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Mississippi

            Contact

            Name:
            Lee Stringer
            Title:
            President
            Phone:
            601-954-5160
            Email:
            lee@5thsqaud.org

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            601-954-5160
            Type:
            Voice
            Name:
            Main
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