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Assists legally resident, indigent, honorably discharged veterans, their wives, widows, and dependent children. Administer emergency general relief for veterans in need.
Categories
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
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.
**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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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Homeless Prevention Services including assistance with rent payments and utility bills. Deposit assistance is available if funding allows. All payments are made directly to landlords/providers. Short-term emergency lodging is also available through hotel vouchers when funds and space allow.
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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage 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 or mortgage payments, and utilities may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Assists Polk County honorably discharged veterans, their wives, widows, and dependent children. Financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or house payments, utilities and food. Assistance may also be provided for glasses and funeral expenses
APPLICATIONS/ADMISSIONS into Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown for disabled veterans and/or spouse.
APPLICATIONS/ADMISSIONS into Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown for disabled veterans and/or spouse.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.
Categories
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.
Categories
Mortgage Payment 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 or mortgage payments, utilities and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.
Categories
Medical Expense Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Veteran Burial Benefits
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Burial/Cremation Expense 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.
**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.
Categories
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Medical Expense 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.
**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.
Categories
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides an additional pay intended to help service members pay for housing based on the housing costs in local civilian housing markets when government quarters are not provided. The allowance a service member receives is based on their rank, the housing location, and whether or not the service member has dependents.
Categories
Mortgage Payment Assistance
General Housing Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides assistance to veterans with utilities, rent, mortgage interest, funeral, burial expenses, food pantry and grave markers; assists Veterans applying for compensation and pension programs.
Categories
Veteran Burial Benefits
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Food Pantries
Helps administer emergency general relief for Veterans in need. Assists legal resident, indigent, honorably discharged Veterans, their spouses, widows, and dependent children.
Categories
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
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.
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
Community Action Agencies
Personal Financial Counseling
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Pantries
Food Stamps/SNAP
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Homeless Shelter
Provides emergency assistance for utilities, housing, gas vouchers, and a prescription if a mediction is needed for which client is unable to pay. Does not assist with housing/utility deposits.
Categories
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Administers the General Assistance Program. Eligible clients may receive a maximum of $347 per month towards rent, utilities (MidAmerican or City of Rock Island), personal needs and food. Vouchers are issued to clients and checks are mailed to the rental property owners. All rental properties must be registered with the City of Rock Island.
Typically, clients are single, unemployed or applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) and have no other means of financial self-support. The application process can take up to 30 days.
In February or March, the Township usually receives a grant for help to families by paying one month's rent or mortgage. The maximum grant is $450.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
General Relief
Mortgage 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.
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.
Categories
Property Tax Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
General Appliance Provision
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Travelers Assistance
Furniture
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Assists Polk County honorably discharged veterans, their wives, widows, and dependent children. Financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or house payments, utilities and food. Assistance may also be provided for glasses and funeral expenses
APPLICATIONS/ADMISSIONS into Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown for disabled veterans and/or spouse.
APPLICATIONS/ADMISSIONS into Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown for disabled veterans and/or spouse.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.
Categories
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.
Categories
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides eligible homeowners assistance with mortgage payments and related property expenses. The Iowa Finance Authority will be administering federal emergency funding for mortgage assistance for Homeowners that are income-eligible, have been impacted by COVID-19 and who are, or were, at risk of foreclosure.
Eligible Households include:
-Current homeowners (must own the property)
-Must be behind at least 30 days on payments for mortgage, contract sale, manufactured home or property taxes.
-Household income may not exceed 150% Area Median Income (AMI) at time of application
-Property must be in Iowa and be the primary resident of applicant
-Must be able to show a COVID-related financial hardship
Eligible Households include:
-Current homeowners (must own the property)
-Must be behind at least 30 days on payments for mortgage, contract sale, manufactured home or property taxes.
-Household income may not exceed 150% Area Median Income (AMI) at time of application
-Property must be in Iowa and be the primary resident of applicant
-Must be able to show a COVID-related financial hardship
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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Disaster Related Cash Grants
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.
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
Community Action Agencies
Personal Financial Counseling
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Pantries
Food Stamps/SNAP
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Homeless Shelter
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.
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
Community Action Agencies
Personal Financial Counseling
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Pantries
Food Stamps/SNAP
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Homeless Shelter
Provides assistance in determining eligibility and filing for veteran benefits. These services include completion of forms, referrals, follow-up services, and other assistance. Temporary assistance for indigent veterans with emergency needs.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
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.
**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.
Categories
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance