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Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.

Provides assistance to veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits, including compensation or pension claims, and benefits available through federal, state, or local laws. Offers emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, burial benefits, transportation assistance (bus tokens) and food.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance

Administers the General Assistance Program. Eligible clients may receive a maximum of $435 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.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
General Relief
Rent Payment Assistance
Helps with partial rent/mortgage and utility payments to qualifying individuals.

Backpack/school supplies (Stuff the Bus).

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Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
School Supplies
Utility Service 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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Medical Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance

Provides assistance to discharged veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits, including compensation or pension claims, as well as benefits available under federal, state, or local laws. Services may include emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, burial benefits, transportation assistance (bus tokens) and food.

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

When funds are available, one-time financial assistance is available for emergency situations for medications, housing, food, utilities, etc.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage 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 or mortgage payments, utilities, transportation assistance (bus tokens) and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Categories

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

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

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

Provides short-term rental, mortgage, utility, and food assistance to stabilize households and prevent homelessness. The program prioritizes families with children, seniors, survivors of violence, and individuals with chronic conditions.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, mortgage, and life-saving prescription medications to those that meet income guidelines.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
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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Medical Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance

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

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

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

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

Provides emergency assistance:

-- Rent.

-- Utilities.

-- Mortgage.

-- Medicine.

-- Temporary financial assistance.

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

Cross Outreach is an outreach program established to assist people in crisis with basic survival needs. Can offer a one-time gift toward the payment of mortgage as time and funding permits.

Does not assist with car gas.

2025 Intake Dates are as follows (3rd Monday of each month, 8 am-8 pm): Apr 21, May 19, Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 18, Sep 15, Oct 20, Nov 17 and Dec 15, 2025.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance

Offers to assist HIV positive individuals with housing referrals, rent, deposit, mortgage, and utility assistance. Encompasses both long-term and short-term assistance and is offered in 64 central and southern counties.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage 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.

Categories

Medical Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Housing counseling, foreclosure counseling. Closing cost assistance for homebuyers. Some funds available for households in foreclosure due to COVID.

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Community Development Corporations
Housing Down Payment Loans/Grants
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Housing Counseling
Debt Management

Provides rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, approved case management, and approved supportive services directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible individuals and families located in Kendall County who are in danger of eviction, foreclosure, or homelessness or are currently homeless.

Eligible individuals in Grundy County can contact We Care of Grundy County at (815) 942-6389

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Case/Care Management
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance

Offers rent and mortgage payment assistance for individuals with income experiencing a temporary crisis beyond their control.