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Provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, mortgage, medications, and other needs.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance

Offers Single Family Housing Programs. These programs provide home ownership opportunities to low- and moderate-income rural Americans through several loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs. Also makes funding available to individuals to finance vital improvements necessary to make their homes decent, safe, and sanitary.

Offers Single Family Housing Programs. These programs provide home ownership opportunities to low- and moderate-income rural Americans through several loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs. Also makes funding available to individuals to finance vital improvements necessary to make their homes decent, safe, and sanitary.

Financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities.

Emergency services to homeless and other individuals in need, including motel vouchers.

Food pantry.

Gas vouchers.

Prescription expense assistance.

Money management education.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Homeless Shelter
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Community Action Agencies
Food Pantries

Provides mortgage assistance. Individuals must have a default letter either from the bank or the individual that property is being purchased from.

County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Douglas County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes, and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran/Military Health Insurance

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.

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Veteran Benefits Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Seward County.

State level services do not require wartime service and assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes, and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans

County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs; personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Saline County.

Ride to the VA Medical Clinics for medical appointments only. Some help with current bills for housing, food, and electrical, gas for the home, medical bills, and burials for the veterans and family members.

State level services (do not require wartime service) assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund. Fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes, and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Buffalo County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund; fee exempt fishing and hunting permits; applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes; and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Community development, including education and affordable-interest loans and grants for purchase and/or rehabilitation of owner-occupied structures.

Technical assistance on home repair and maintenance is offered free.

Foreclosure prevention counseling.

Affordable rental properties.

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Housing Down Payment Loans/Grants
Housing Counseling
Housing Development

Provides financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities to residents facing eviction or utility disconnection, assistance amount varies.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.

**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Down payment assistance.
General Assistance provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Polk County.

RENTAL ASSISTANCE (Potential First Month's Rent Assistance as well) may be available to those in need. For First Month's Rent - Must be able to prove the following - property must have a valid housing certificate, must be able to show that housing is affordable, utilities must be set up in applicants name and if newly employed, must provide 2-3 check stubs.

**FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE: November 1-April 30 anyone seeking help for Electric MUST go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP. Must have a disconnect notice and 12 month billing and payment history from the utility company. For water help - call to check on availability of funds.

CREMATION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available to those who meet the income guidelines.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE may be available to those that need assistance with beds, refrigerators or stoves.

MEDICAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available for medical supplies (no longer helps with prescription costs) and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments.

MORTGAGE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to those needing help with their mortgage payment.

PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to assist elderly (aged 65 and older) and disabled homeowners who may qualify for suspension of property taxes.

TRAVELER'S ASSISTANCE may provide transient transportation expenses to person stranded in Polk County for 24 hours or less. Applicant may be eligible if they are not a resident of Polk County and is traveling to another destination where he/she has family or other housing available to them.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Travelers Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Furniture
Property Tax Payment Assistance
General Appliance Provision
Medical Expense Assistance
County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Iowa for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Muscatine County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Iowa Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, applications to the Iowa Veterans Home, waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

Categories

Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Burial Benefits

County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Boone County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund; fee exempt fishing and hunting permits; applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes; and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Provides emergency rent, mortgage, and utility assistance for senior residents of Harlem Township.
Maximum of $500 provided for utility assistance.
Maximum of $500 towards rent/mortgage assistance.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Kearney County.

State level services do not require wartime service and assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes, and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

Categories

Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Veteran/Military Health Insurance

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

Categories

Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Finances the creation and preservation of affordable housing throughout the state to increase the supply of decent and safe places for people of low or moderate means to live.

Provides first-time home buyer information and home purchase and loan assistance.

HUD-certified housing counselors across the state offer financial tools to help with finances and housing. The directory of counselors is available on the website.

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Housing Counseling
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities.

Emergency services to homeless and other individuals in need, including motel vouchers.

Food pantry.

Gas vouchers.

Prescription expense assistance.

Money management education.

Categories

Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Homeless Shelter
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Community Action Agencies
Food Pantries

Provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, mortgage, medications, and other needs.

Categories

Temporary Financial Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Gage County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes, and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

Categories

Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits