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Helping Homes is designed to help elderly and low-income customers reduce their energy costs through energy-saving home improvements. This includes insulation, air sealing (i.e. caulking and weather stripping), lighting upgrades, or other measures shown to reduce energy costs. Program is open as funds are available.

Provides a summer camp June – August, Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm. Elementary and Middle School ages ages 5-12.

Offers law enforcement services to the Grundy County area. Issues gun/firearm permits, runs requested background checks, and manages the county Jail.

Offers, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program. Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for “Jump Start” training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Provides library services to the residents of Grundy and Will Counties. Will also provide delivery of books, DVDs, and CDs to card-holding patrons who are unable to physically come to the library. This service is offered on a long-term or temporary basis, depending on need. Library staff can assist in selecting materials for those that need it. Materials will be dropped off and picked up. Also provides Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) provides audio and braille service via mail or digital download to any Illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due to a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability.

Domestic violence support groups are available at the main location for both women and children. 

Provides education and support services to students online. Services aim to help students acquire an Illinois high school diploma, formerly known as a high school equivalency certificate, and acquire English language skills for English language learners by offering language acquisition (ELA) classes. Will also help students with the transition into college or a career pathway by offering career readiness curriculum in HSE and ELA classes and assistance transitioning into on-the-job training, college, and careers.

Provides assistance to individuals who have loans through a payday lending program and/or a car title. Services include a no-interest loan to assist with paying off all or some of the payday or title loan, on-going, intensive one-on-one financial counseling, financial and spiritual support and guidance, and referrals to other social service agencies for additional support.

Provides an outreach programs seeking to assure that limited-English-proficient immigrants and refugees eligible for WIC and SNAP benefits can successfully access these programs administered by IDHS.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) administers this program through a network of community-based partner agencies.

Provides in home support services to help individuals stay in their home. Homemaker assistance services include housekeeping, laundry, trash collection / disposal, meal planning/preparation, grocery shopping, and running errands.

Addresses local community planning and economic development through initiatives such as community engagement, leadership development, economic development, improving regional food systems and creating welcoming recreational and functional spaces.

Offers medical and behavioral services. Includes preventative medical care, acute illness care, injury care and behavioral health counseling.

Provides basic instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English for non-English speakers as a first language. Course content covers structure, pronunciation, vocabulary development, reading, and writing skills. Objective of the course is to develop an understanding of the language with a significant portion of class time devoted to hearing and discussion exercises. An oral assessment and/or standardized placement test will determine placement. Books are provided to students at no cost. 

Provides community-based youth services. Services include a 24-hour crisis response for homeless, runaway, and "locked out" youth individuals ages 11-17. Home-based family counseling, assistance in accessing community resources, anger management and life skills support groups is provided as a component of services. 

Grandparent aged volunteers serve as mentors, tutors and caregivers in schools and daycare classrooms for children and youth who need extra attention. Work one-on-one or in small groups under supervision of trained professional staff at school, Head Start and daycare centers. The program offers a tax-free stipend for those who meet income guidelines, transportation reimbursement, and monthly training sessions.

Offers Education Scholarships. The awards are offered annually to clients to aid them in obtaining formal education or occupational training. Scholarships may be used for tuition and fees, textbooks, supplies or room and/or board.