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Helping Work - Rent and Utility help | Empty Tomb

301 North 4th Street, Champaign, IL 61820

Eligibility

Open to all individuals

Required documents

Call for information

(217) 356-2262
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Must call on Monday mornings for a $35 appointment, and keep calling as the line may be busy, only referring agencies, such as a social service agency, school social worker, or pastors, are able to request help for an individual's need for more than $35

Fees

None

Service area

Urbana, IL Savoy, IL Champaign, IL

Provides weekly financial assistant for various essential needs, including rent, utility bills, and other necessities, gas for a vehicle or bus tokens. Ten calls are accepted Monday mornings, starting at 9 AM for help up to $35. This Helping Appointment assistance is provided to an individual no more than once every 90 days. Only referral agencies can request help with rent or utilities for individuals needing more than $35.

Applications are accepted as long as weekly funding is available.

Last assured

02/17/2026

Providing organization

Empty Tomb

Provides resources, clothing and used furniture for those in need. 

Helping Work - Rent and Utility help | Empty Tomb