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Assists people who need help with rent, utilities, and funeral services.

The assistance program is designed to provide short-term emergency type assistance to persons lacking the resources to meet basic needs for energy and shelter. It is not intended to provide ongoing or long-term aid to any individual and/or family.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment 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
Homeless Diversion Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental 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, 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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Veteran Burial Benefits
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits

Offers information of affordable housing for low-income migrant and farmworkers. Services include outreach and referrals for Illinois low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP), emergency overnight shelter for low-income farmworkers, referrals to Illinois agencies providing rent assistance services and housing foreclosure prevention counseling, housing information and education, rent smart, fair housing, tenant's rights, and coordination and housing advocates.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Utility Service 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 utility payments, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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County Government Departments/Offices
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Transitional shelter for up to 24 months and assistance in finding permanent shelter. Rent assistance.

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Transitional Housing/Shelter
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 expense 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
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
County Government Departments/Offices
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Offers financial assistance including rent, utilities, or gas cards for those who meet requirements.

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Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Donated funds are used to assist low-income people (with proof of need) with small emergencies. Utility bills and rent are occasionally paid by the agency.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides emergency assistance for utilities, housing (including rent and mortgage assistance), some medical expenses, and gas vouchers. Consideration may be given to other emergencies to determine if it is a necessity. Does not assist with housing/utility deposits.

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

Rent and utility assistance for those with an immediate need, such as a utility disconnection notice or an eviction notice from the landlord.

- Those who live outside of Douglas or Sarpy County and are in need of utility assistance must call the HeatShare program: (402) 898-5942 or (402) 898-5894.

- Those who live inside of Douglas or Sarpy County and need help paying utility bills must call the Utility Help line at (402) 898-5966.

HeatShare is a Salvation Army-Black Hills Energy partnership that provides emergency utility assistance for individuals and families in greater Nebraska.

Emergency assistance provides financial aid for families with children to alleviate a life threatening circumstance or to assist in attaining self-sufficiency; residents must have a late, eviction or disconnect (utilities) notice to be eligible for this program.

Also covers residents of Andalusia Township, IL.

Emergency housing assistance through FEMA funds; those seeking assistance may apply when the money becomes available around February or March and it is first come first serve basis; must have been denied both General and Emergency Assistance through the township.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment 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, transportation, 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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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Work Clothing
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Case/Care Management
Rental Deposit Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Transportation Expense Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Medical Expense Assistance
Provides support of low income individuals and families, that includes assistance with rent, utilities, medication, medical assistance, cremation assistance and some work related transportation expense assistance.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance

Basic Needs Assistance Program is designed to meet the emergency needs of low-income individuals age 60 or over. Funds are available for material aid: for emergency needs such as rent payment assistance, utility bills, eyeglasses, prescription medications, and minor home repairs. The limit for a request is $400 every 2 years. If a service or funds are available elsewhere the assistance will not be approved until all resources have been explored. Assistance can only be issued when funding is available.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Expense Assistance

Provides basic necessities and help those in crisis find the path to self-sufficiency.

Provides guidance, case management, referral, and advocacy.

When available, food, clothing and household vouchers, and rent and utility assistance may be offered. Does not provide assistance with security deposits.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Food Vouchers
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Rent Payment Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Case/Care Management

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

Transitional shelter for up to 24 months and assistance in finding permanent shelter. Rent assistance.

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Transitional Housing/Shelter
Rent Payment Assistance
Care team members provide one-on-one support. Personalized help in the areas of finance, housing, parenting, and more. Faith and Finances course available.

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Personal Financial Counseling
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment 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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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Transportation 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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Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Temporary Financial Assistance

Offers emergency assistance, including help with rent and utility bills, prescriptions, and transportation expenses. Provides personal hygiene and baby supplies, such as diapers and formula. Offers thrift store vouchers for clothing and household supplies.

Provides fans during the summer to eligible households.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Formula/Baby Food
Personal/Grooming Needs
Medical Expense Assistance
Fans
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Diapers
Clothing Vouchers
Household Goods Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance