EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND HOMELESS PREVENTION | SALVATION ARMY OF DECATUR AND MACON COUNTY

Provides assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility payments when funds are available.

Physical Address

137 South Church Street, Decatur, IL 62523

Hours

Mon 8 am - 3 pm; Tue 8 am - 3 pm; Wed 8 am - 3 pm; Thu 8 am - 3 pm; Fri 8 am - 3 pm;

Application process

Call for information about income guidelines

Fee

Call for information

Required documents

Landlord's Late or Utility Shut-off notice; Proof of 30 days' income or application for Unemployment; Proof of verifiable emergency or hardship; Government issued Photo ID; Social Security Cards for entire household; Link Card if applicable; Medical Card if applicable; Current Utility bill; Lease; Most recent rent receipt; Signed returned Housing Agreement/Assistance Voucher (sent from Social Services to landlord)

Eligibility

Assistance while funding lasts for rent/mortgage and utilities; Households in situations with the following qualifiers may be eligible: Utility shut off or landlord late notice required; Proof of 30 days income that exceeds rent and utilities OR Unemployment Application; Verifiable hardship with documentation, including job loss, reduced hours, unemployment, hospitalization, surgery, divorce, etc

Languages

English

Service area

Macon County, Illinois

Agency info

SALVATION ARMY OF DECATUR AND MACON COUNTY

Faith-based agency providing a variety of services for individuals and families.