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Offers rent assistance (does not help with rental deposits), prescription medications assistance, and funeral expense assistance for indigent individuals.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
General Relief
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Housing Authority, Section 8, HUD Housing, rental assistance and rental deposit through Section 8 and other housing programs.

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Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Section 8/Rental Assistance Program Rental Listings
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Housing Authorities
Rental Deposit Assistance
Offers rent and utility assistance when grant money is available.
Hartland Township provides emergency assistance as a last resort for life-threatening situations such as rent, utilities, etc.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

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

Offers a summary of assistance programs through Troy Township:


- General Assistance provides monthly payments to help residents meet basic needs.
- Emergency Assistance is available to qualified individuals and families facing emergencies that are work related or life threatening such as eviction, utility disconnection, and transportation.
- Salvation Army Service Extension Program funds are available once in any 12-month period for residents which also may be helped using Salvation Army welfare guidelines.
- Nicor Sharing is a one-time annual grant given, with no requirement to be paid back to qualified residential customers to make payments to Nicor Gas on resident's behalf.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance

Provides help with rent and rent deposit assistance. Can also help with financial counseling.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

Offers emergency assistance for Rent and Power Bills.

Also provides aid to those veterans and their families that reside in the county that may qualify for and need assistance and may not be available from other agencies.

Offers assistance in filing claims to the Veterans Administration for such benefits as Service-Connected Compensation, VA home loans, VA healthcare benefits, educational benefits, widows/survivors' benefits, GI insurance claims, Non-Service-Connected Pension, transportation to VA Hospital. Or any other benefits that the veteran or his/her family may be seeking from the Veterans Administration.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Utility Bill Payment Plans
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Offers cash assistance and homelessness prevention to those in need. Assistance can include help with rent or mortgage, water/sewer, and emergency shelter.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
SSVF is a Veterans Affairs funded program which is delivered through Primary Health Care. This program is focused on helping homeless and unstably-housed Veterans and their families living in Warren, Polk, Dallas, Jasper, Story, and Marshall Counties. Services provided include:

CASE MANAGEMENT services that will assist participants in obtaining VA and other public benefits, including: health care referrals, daily living referrals, personal financial planning, fiduciary and payee referrals, legal services, housing counseling services, employment and training referrals.

TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (TFA) which may include rent assistance, moving expenses, security and utility deposits, transportation, and child care. All financial services based on eligibility and available funding.

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Veteran Benefits Assistance
Case/Care Management
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Moving Services
Utility Deposit 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 utility payments, burial and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Prescription Medication Services

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

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

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

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

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Prescription Medication Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent and/or utilities for Kankakee Township residents who've received a legal eviction notice and/or a disconnect notice from their utility supplier. This program is an income based program.

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

Rental Assistance

Utility Assistance

Food and Non-food Provisions

Pre-authorized/Medication Refills

Burial Expenses

Application approval is required to receive benefits. Payments are made directly to landlords and/or service providers. No cash benefits are available. Application decisions are guaranteed within 30 days or less of applying.

Program benefits no more than one time every six months. Applicants must include household information on their application. No utility payments are authorized during the November 1 to April 1 disconnection moratorium.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Food Pantries
General Household Goods Provision
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides General Assistance as a monthly stipend to eligible residents. Financial services include help with rent and utilities.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides basic financial assistance for people who are indigent, usually adults who have no minor children in the home and are ineligible for any of the federally-funded cash grant programs. Assistance available on a month-to-month basis for rent, utility bills, water, etc.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
General Relief

Rent payment assistance for individuals in Champaign County with past-due rent. Must show proof that the next months' rent can be paid.

Services include assistance for homeless prevention and moving out of homelessness; basic needs assistance (rent and utilities); gas vouchers, car repairs, and other transportation assistance; and prescription assistance.

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Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides limited financial services for basic needs to individuals who do not qualify for public aid from the state and are not already on Social Security Disability or SSI.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Assists veterans, their widows, widowers, wives, and minor children with filling out forms to enroll in VA Healthcare system as well as burial benefits, education, home loan assistance, VA pensions, and Veterans Affairs Medical Van Available.

If a veteran needs a ride to a medical appointment, they may contact the Veterans Affairs Director at 641-373-0349 to arrange transportation with the VA Medical Van.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Medical Expense 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
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance

Provides financial assistance for those experiencing financial hardship from a layoff, mental health issues, or strain from medical bills. Various assistance includes, rent, utilities, gas vouchers and prescriptions.

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