EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Offers assistance to individuals and families who are past due on their rent or utility payments and are at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless due to a recent financial crisis affecting their ability to pay housing costs. If funding available, may also be able to help with car repair assistance.

Physical Address

56 North Vermilion Street, Danville, IL 61832

Hours

Mon 7:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 7:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 7:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm;

Application process

Call or email to obtain an application, may submit application for assistance on the website

Fee

None

Required documents

Income for past 30 days for everyone in the household (if no income, then written verification of how financial obligations are met), signed lease, SNAP benefits information, Social Security cards for everyone in household, documentation of a related emergency (eviction notice, evidence of unsafe environment, evidence of new and improved housing)

Eligibility

Must be a resident of Ford, Iroquois, or Vermillion County and have an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines

Languages

English

Service area

Vermilion County, Illinois Iroquois County, Illinois Ford County, Illinois

Agency info

EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Provides critical support programs for those in need.