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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; 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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Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Rent Payment Assistance

Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (through ACCESSNebraska at www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

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Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Offers crisis funding for those needing transportation assistance, rent, utilities, medicine and other bills to help families out in a crisis situation.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance

Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

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Case/Care Management
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Work Clothing
Medical Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs

Locally administered welfare program which provides monthly financial assistance to persons who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs.

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Food Vouchers
Clothing Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Vouchers will be used to promote family unification of families for whom the lack of adequate housing is a primary factor in the separation, or the threat of imminent separation, of children from their families. Family must be involved with the Child Protective Services Unit or an individual currently 18-21 years old that left foster care at age 16 or older. FUP Vouchers provide rental assistance to eligible applicants who wish to rent from a private property owner. If you feel you meet one of the above criteria, applications may be picked up and returned to the Iowa Department of Human Services main office at 2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50310. The DMMHA does not have the Family Unification Program applications at its Administrative Offices.
Emergency financial assistance may be available for electric, water, or rent.

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

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Rent Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits 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 mortgage payments, utilities and food may be available for Veterans and their dependents. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.


Provides rides to medical appointments to the VA Hospital in either Knoxville or Des Moines. Call at least 5 days ahead with the date of appointment and the time and location.

***Please note our transportation is not handicap accessible***

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Retirement Benefits
Medical Expense Assistance
Offers programs for county residents who meet certain income and resource guidelines including general assistance such as rent, utilities, provisions for food and nonfood items, emergency medical and dental services, and funeral expenses. Also includes legal services when funding is available.

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General Relief
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
General Legal Aid
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Food Vouchers
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Financial assistance to qualifying persons residing in the township for rent, utilities, medical expenses, and transportation expense.

General Assistance is available to those who qualify. Emergency assistance is available one time only.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
General Relief
Utility Service Payment Assistance

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

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

Provides assistance to Veteran's with utilities, rent, mortgage interest, funeral, burial expenses, and grave markers. Assists Veteran's applying for compensation and pension programs, and with pension forms, information and claims assistance for all VA benefits.

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Veteran Benefits Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides assistance for rent and utilities, and other basic needs if funds are available.When a crisis emerges The Salvation Army Lincoln 360 Life Center can help. Tell us what crisis occurred to cause the current financial situation.

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Temporary Financial Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides assistance to Veterans with utility assistance, rent, burial expenses, and grave markers. Assists Veterans applying for compensation and pension programs.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Veteran Burial Benefits
Provides assistance to wartime veterans and their spouses with emergency basic needs such as medical, shelter, food, utilities, burial cost and special needs. Also helps with applying for compensation, pension, retirement benefits and widow's benefits and obtaining military records.

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

Provides General Assistance as a monthly stipend to eligible residents. Financial services include help with rent and utilities. Applicants meet with a case manager who determines eligibility and manages the program.

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; 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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Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
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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Temporary Financial Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance in meeting emergency needs for rent, utilities, food, clothing, medical, prescription, fuel, car repair, appliances, minor furnace repair, etc.

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Transportation Expense Assistance
General Appliance Provision
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Furnaces
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Temporary Financial Assistance
Food Vouchers
Appliance Repair

Financial assistance available (when funding is available) to income eligible applicants who have suffered a loss of income through an event that was out of their control. These funds can be used to pay one month rent (no deposits) for those in danger of being evicted from their home due to nonpayment of rent. Assistance is also available to help with water bills.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Programs offered through Mills County General Relief are emergency rent and utility assistance, emergency food assistance (working in coordination with local food pantries), and burial assistance for indigent clients. Applications for Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority (SIRHA) and rent reimbursement claims are also available.

The Mills County General Relief office helps clients assess their needs, assists in client referrals, and coordinates with other community resources as necessary. The General Relief office works closely with local organizations to ensure services are not duplicated and to maximize resources for resolving local poverty issues.

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Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Tax Forms
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides a rental subsidy program that will help pay an individuals rent on a monthly basis. Must meet income guidelines. Subsidy is tied to housing and does not move with the individual.

Provides limited financial support as a last resort to those who are struggling in Marshall County for rent or utilities. Repayment is required.

Appointments are required; clients must call or email to set up an appointment for more information regarding eligibility and the application process. This program is administered by Veterans Affairs staff in Marshall County.

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County Government Departments/Offices
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, medication bills, and other needs to keep families in their homes.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance