EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | SHAWNEE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Provides financial assistance in meeting emergency needs for rent, utilities, food, clothing, medical, prescription, fuel, car repair, appliances, minor furnace repair, etc.
Physical Address
2035 Washington Avenue, Cairo, IL 62914
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4 pm; Tue 8 am - 4 pm; Wed 8 am - 4 pm; Thu 8 am - 4 pm; Fri 8 am - 1 pm;
Voice
Application process
Call for information or appointment or visit for services
Fee
None
Required documents
- Photo ID - Social Security cards for all members of household - Documentation of need - Proof of Income (30 days) for all households members and/or Zero Income affidavits for all member over 18 years of age - Proof of monthly household expenses (examples: mortgage or rent, gas, electric, water, sewer, trash, phone [cell]) - Car Payment - Furniture or Appliance Payment - Eviction or Late Notice - Appliance Estimate - Furnace Repair Estimate - Car Repair Estimate or disconnect notice (if applicable)
Eligibility
Open to anyone; Depending on the source of funding, there may be limits on how often one can receive assistance and the monetary amount of assistance
Languages
English
Service area
Johnson County, Illinois
Pope County, Illinois
Hardin County, Illinois
Alexander County, Illinois
Union County, Illinois
Massac County, Illinois
Pulaski County, Illinois
Agency info
SHAWNEE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Non-profit Community Action Agency committed to enabling individuals, families, and communities to access the resources they need to accomplish their goals.