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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.
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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**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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Provides eligible homeowners with mortgage assistance who have had economic hardship to sustain housing.
Provides eligible homeowners with mortgage assistance who have had economic hardship to sustain housing.
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Financial assistance is available for mortgage/rent payments, utilities, or car repairs.
Financial assistance is available for mortgage/rent payments, utilities, or car repairs.
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Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, mortgage, and life-saving prescription medications to those that meet income guidelines.
Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, mortgage, and life-saving prescription medications to those that meet income guidelines.
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Backpack/school supplies (Stuff the Bus).
Backpack/school supplies (Stuff the Bus).
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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.
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.
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.
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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Provides monthly financial assistance to persons who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs. Funds may be disbursed for specific basic maintenance needs such as shelter (rental/mortgage assistance), utilities, food, clothing, household supplies, personal essentials, and laundry.
General Assistance eligibility is re-determined monthly, by appointment, and as long as the recipient maintains his/her eligibility, they may continue to receive a monthly General Assistance grant.
Provides monthly financial assistance to persons who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs. Funds may be disbursed for specific basic maintenance needs such as shelter (rental/mortgage assistance), utilities, food, clothing, household supplies, personal essentials, and laundry.
General Assistance eligibility is re-determined monthly, by appointment, and as long as the recipient maintains his/her eligibility, they may continue to receive a monthly General Assistance grant.
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Provides emergency assistance:
- Rent
- Utilities
- Mortgage
- Medicine
- Temporary financial assistance
Provides emergency assistance:
- Rent
- Utilities
- Mortgage
- Medicine
- Temporary financial assistance
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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.
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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Provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, mortgage, medications, and other needs.
Provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, mortgage, medications, and other needs.
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**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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Provides mortgage assistance. Individuals must have a default letter either from the bank or the individual that property is being purchased from.
Provides mortgage assistance. Individuals must have a default letter either from the bank or the individual that property is being purchased from.
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Maximum of $500 provided for utility assistance.
Maximum of $500 towards rent/mortgage assistance.
Maximum of $500 provided for utility assistance.
Maximum of $500 towards rent/mortgage assistance.
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Provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, mortgage, medications, and other needs.
Provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, mortgage, medications, and other needs.
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Provides emergency assistance for power, rent, mortgage, and more for individuals and families who are asset limited, income constrained, and employed.
Provides emergency assistance for power, rent, mortgage, and more for individuals and families who are asset limited, income constrained, and employed.
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Provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, mortgage, medications, and other needs.
Provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, mortgage, medications, and other needs.
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General Assistance: Financial aid program that helps residents meet basic needs until employment or other sources of income, such as social security, disability or public aid is obtained.
Emergency Assistance: Short-term financial assistance to alleviate life-threatening circumstances or to assist in obtaining self-sufficiency. Available once every 24 months.
General Assistance: Financial aid program that helps residents meet basic needs until employment or other sources of income, such as social security, disability or public aid is obtained.
Emergency Assistance: Short-term financial assistance to alleviate life-threatening circumstances or to assist in obtaining self-sufficiency. Available once every 24 months.
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Provides financial literacy workshops to help families and individuals achieve stability and secure homeownership. Can also help, when funding is available, with back rent and overdue mortgage payments. Services include credit building, debt reduction coaching, homeownership/homebuyer education, access to income support services (emergency rent and mortgage help when funding available), employment coaching/career services, and financial education and coaching.
Provides financial literacy workshops to help families and individuals achieve stability and secure homeownership. Can also help, when funding is available, with back rent and overdue mortgage payments. Services include credit building, debt reduction coaching, homeownership/homebuyer education, access to income support services (emergency rent and mortgage help when funding available), employment coaching/career services, and financial education and coaching.
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Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, food, and prescription medication costs.
Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, food, and prescription medication costs.
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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.
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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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.
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**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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Provides assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility payments when funds are available.
Provides assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility payments when funds are available.
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