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Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless.

Crisis funds may be available for one month's rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Homeless Shelter
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers

When funding allows, may be able to help with limited financial assistance for basic needs such as childcare payments, rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, car repairs, transportation, prescription costs, etc., through the Community Services Block Grant. Eligibility requirements will apply, and ongoing case management will be required. Contact your local County Outreach Office for more information.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Food Vouchers
Child Care Expense Assistance
Administers the General Assistance Program for Chickasaw, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties to offer emergency financial assistance with rent, utilities, food, burial/cremation, and prescription medications.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent and utility payments, burial assistance, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Serves members of the Somali community and other immigrants experiencing financial hardships due to lack of employment and/or low-paying jobs.

Provides vouchers to buy food; low-income families may receive food distributed to their homes.

Provides information and referrals to sheltering/housing assistance programs.

These programs are not open to the general public; see eligibility requirements.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Food Vouchers
Housing Related Coordinated Entry

Provides financial assistance to military and veteran families, including rent/mortgage assistance, utility bill assistance, food assistance, and critical baby items.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers

Provides assistance to travelers stranded in Tuscola with gas money, food, and hotel vouchers may be available.

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Food Vouchers
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent, utilities, burial expense, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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Veteran Burial Benefits
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance

Provides assistance in determining eligibility and filing for veteran benefits, including burial benefits. These services include completion of forms, referrals, follow-up services, and other assistance. Temporary financial assistance may be available for rent or mortgage, utilities/propane, gas, and food.

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Transportation Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Offers financial assistance to members of the American Legion with children ages 18 and under who lives with the Veteran. Services include needs rental assistance, utility assistance, food, and more.

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Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Provides coupons which can be redeemed at participating farmers markets for fresh fruits and vegetables (June 1-Oct. 31). Applications are available at local Senior Centers or the Area Agency on Aging.
Provides coupons which can be redeemed at participating farmers markets for fresh fruits and vegetables (June 1-Oct. 31). Applications are available at local Senior Centers or the Area Agency on Aging.

When funding allows, may be able to help with limited financial assistance for basic needs such as childcare payments, rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, car repairs, transportation, prescription costs, etc., through the Community Services Block Grant. Eligibility requirements will apply, and ongoing case management will be required. Contact your local County Outreach Office for more information.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Food Vouchers
Child Care Expense Assistance

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or utility payments, burial expenses, dental/medical bill expenses, medically necessary prescriptions, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Categories

Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Medical Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits

Provides financial assistance for residents with little or no income through the General Assistance program, including assistance for rent and utilities, food, and personal/household items.

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Food Vouchers
General Relief
General Household Goods Provision
General Clothing Provision
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food pantry and voucher program.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or utilities and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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Veteran Benefits Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Food Vouchers
County Government Departments/Offices
Veteran Burial Benefits
Salvation Army maybe able to assist with emergency food, fuel, and motel vouchers; all if funding is available

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Homeless Motel Vouchers
Gas Money
Food Vouchers

Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

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Diapers
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Provides coupons which can be redeemed at participating farmers markets for fresh fruits and vegetables (June 1-Oct. 31). Applications are available at local Senior Centers or the Area Agency on Aging.

Provides temporary assistance for basic needs, including rent/lot rent, utilities, and food vouchers for eligible county residents. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, or a Veteran.

Additionally, the program may provide financial assistance for burial or cremation expenses to help families cover funeral and interment costs.

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Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent, mortgage interests payments, utilities, burial expense and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Categories

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Food Vouchers
Veteran Burial Benefits
County Government Departments/Offices
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless.

Crisis funds may be available for one month's rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Categories

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Homeless Shelter
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers

Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

Categories

Diapers
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Serves anyone in an emergency situation in the area. Will help with meals or vouchers for Hy-Vee in Leon. Refer locals to the Leon Public Library for further assistance. Refer transients to the sheriff's office to fill out a form.