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Program services include rental assistance up to HUD Fair Market Rent allowance and case management. Can remain on program as long as eligibility requirements are met.

Homeless Case Manager Counties and Contact Information:

Lyn Carlen - Housing Coordinator 217-923-3113 ext. 274, cell 217-208-9175

Courtney Arnold - Cumberland and Edgar County Case Manager 217-921-5505 ext. 276; cell 217-549-1152

Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 405, cell 217-549-1081

Honey Arnold - Coles and Douglas County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 602, cell 217-549-2463

Greg Ridenhour - Coles County Case Manager 217-500-3120 ext. 585, cell 217-549-4122

Romana Rodriquez - Crawford, Lawrence, and Richland Counties Case Manager 618-395-5505 ext. 264, cell 217-508-8070

Individuals may call to request assistance for basic life needs, which may include financial assistance for utilities and rent, furniture, prescriptions (non-narcotic), and car repair. If St. Vincent de Paul may be able to assist, a home visit will need to be scheduled. If St. Vincent de Paul cannot help, the person will receive information regarding other organizations that may be able to assist. Home visits are completed in person and in pairs, to determine how to provide assistance appropriately related to basic needs.

Does not provide assistance for rent deposit.

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Furniture
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical 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, 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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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
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.

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

Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Burial Benefits
Medical Expense Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance

Provides general assistance for basic needs, such as rent or utilities, to those in need that live within Santa Anna Township.

The Campbell Fund distributes funds to those that are considered very low income for temporary financial needs. Help given is to cover basic needs.

The Campbell fund will consider the following requests:
  • Medical needs (including dental and vision)
  • City Utilities (excluding deposits and late fees)
  • Gas and Electric Utilities (excluding deposits)
  • Rent only if need is caused by medical issues or domestic violence
  • Grocery vouchers - one-time emergency
  • People Rides

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Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Temporary Financial Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent, interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water. Can also help with food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Prescription Medication Services
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Provides rent assistance to Champaign County households at risk for homelessness due to a temporary hardship. Also provides information and referral to community resources, as well as housing counseling.
Good Neighbor is currently working through the Story County Collaboration which is housed and staffed by Story County General Assistance. People should apply there first (126 S Kellogg, Ste 001, Call (515) 663-2930).

Provides emergency rent and utility assistance to Story County residents that have current or past due utility or rent bills.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Offers limited emergency assistance for, rent (last $100), utilities (last $75), diapers, other basic needs (such as hygiene products) for individuals and families who are experiencing economic hardship, assistance based on an immediate precipitating event, refers callers to appropriate community agencies that may be able to assist.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Diapers
Provides rent deposit and/or rent assistance for those in need. One time payment.

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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, and burial expenses may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Categories

Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
County Government Departments/Offices
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Burial/Cremation 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, 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

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

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

Offers rent and utility assistance when funds are available. May also help with household goods, clothing, and eyeglasses.

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Rent Payment Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Clothing Vouchers

Offers rent and utility assistance. Amounts for help vary depending on the donations and/or grants awarded. Average amount of help may not meet the full rent amount requested.

**If needing help with a large amount of money for bills and rent, try calling Waypoint (listed separately).

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Utility Service 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 utilities may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Categories

Veteran Burial Benefits
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits

Offers short-term financial assistance to qualified persons residing in Carroll County. Assistance can be for rent, utilities, transportation for medical care, prescription medications, and burial expenses.

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

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

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Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

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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Food Vouchers
Medical Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Supplies a locally administered welfare program which provides monthly financial assistance to persons who are not eligible for any other State or Federal assistance programs, and who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs.
Assists families with a portion of heating or water utilities, burials, medical expenses, rent or mortgage payments, bus tokens, cab fare, or a one way bus ticket. Must meet qualification guidelines.

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General Relief
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Dental Care
Transportation Expense Assistance
Provides assistance one time, once a year, for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent, utilities-gas, electric, water, and food vouchers. Cannot be receiving FIP, be on Subsidized Housing, or a student.

Categories

Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
General Relief
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance