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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.
Provides rent and utility assistance to those in need. Can also help with clothing/household good vouchers.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
General Clothing Provision

Limited funding, when available, for crisis situations including rent and medication assistance.

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Prescription Medication Services
Rent Payment Assistance

Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate. Utility assistance can also include cell phone bill help.

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

Offers emergency financial assistance, such as rent, utilities, and burial assistance, to residents of Marion County (maximum of 2 times per year).

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

Offers the following services:

- Rental assistance.

- Utility assistance. (No utility payments are authorized during the November 1 to April 1 disconnection moratorium.)

- 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 offered no more than one time every six months.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Food Pantries
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Provides rent and utility assistance, for residence of Leon (depending on funding).

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Offers short-term rental assistance for individuals that are unable to pay their rent or are currently behind on payments. Max yearly assistance of $300. Must fall at or below 175% of poverty guidelines. Long-term financial assistance may be available towards rent for 6 months and case management for 12 months. Must fall at or below 30% for poverty guidelines and only residents of Warren County may be eligible for long-term assistance.

The Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program may be eligible for household members for financial assistance for up to 2 years of rent if funding is available. Individuals must pay 30% of their income towards their rent.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial 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/Rental Assistance Program Rental Listings
Rent Payment Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Housing Authorities
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
A needs-based program based on income and family size. Qualified applicants may receive assistance with rent, utilities, non-narcotic prescription medications, and food vouchers.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance

Provides standard and emergency assistance to Air Force and Space Force families when unexpected financial emergencies arise with no-interest loans and grants. The programs are intended to help meet immediate financial emergency needs and help make a positive step toward a lasting financial solution. Assistance many be in the form of loans or grants.

Assistance programs may help with emergency assistance for rent or utilities, medical or dental care costs, funeral expenses, vehicle expenses (repair, payment, insurance, gas, etc.), pet medical care or transportation to/from an overseas assignment, food, personal hygiene items, child care expenses, and more.

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Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Child Care Expense Assistance

Provides a certain amount of money available each week for this program that changes from week to week. The agency will take applicants as long as the weekly funding holds out. Can be used for various needs, such as rent, power bills, and other essentials. Program may provide a referral for individuals needing more than $30.

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Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides assistance to veterans with utilities, rent, mortgage interest, funeral, burial expenses, and grave markers; assists Veterans apply for compensation and pension programs.

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

One-time emergency assistance, which may include rent or utility assistance that is offered in collaboration with Salvation Army - TriCity Corp.

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
Financial assistance for rent and utilities and up to $50 for prescription medicines.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Centralized Financial Assistance is open to anyone in Linn County that needs help with financial assistance (e.g. rent, utilities, etc.). Local area agencies that help with financial assistance in the Linn County area are transitioning to a Centralized Financial Assistance center that can help direct residents of Linn County to the appropriate financial assistance resources in their area. This is a collaborative effort between United Way of East Central Iowa, Linn County, Waypoint and local community agencies.

If you need help with rent, utilities or mortgage in the Linn County area you MUST call the Centralized Financial Assistance number to get help from the following participating agencies:

  • Linn County General Assistance
  • Salvation Army
  • Metro Catholic Outreach
  • Family Promise
  • Helping Hands
  • Willis Dady
  • Marion Cares


Please note: Waypoint is working to reach back out to those that leave a message with their request for help within 48 hours. Please make sure voicemails are set up and/or empty in case Waypoint calls you back and needs to leave you a message. If you would like to email your help request, you can send an email to: [email protected]

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance

Provides emergency financial assistance, once in a 12-month period, for rent evictions and utility shut-off notices.

Offers emergency financial assistance once per year to anyone in need. Assistance may be given in the areas of rental assistance, disaster relief, gasoline, utility (water/sewage/trash only), and uniforms assistance.

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Clothing Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Disaster Related Cash Grants
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Offers one time financial assistance to individuals and families experiencing a crisis that has caused a homeless or near homeless situation. Stability assistance can be used for past due rent, past due utilities, or propane (depending on county). Assistance is available sporadically and only when funding is available.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides emergency financial assistance for low-income individuals and families in Macon County. Assistance covers basic needs such as rent, prescription payment costs, and emergency shelter vouchers for those who are homeless and needing a place to stay,

Also offers financial support for the following on a case-by-case basis water bills, state issued IDs and birth certificates, GED testing fees, gas for out-of-town doctor appointments, bus cards and tokens, diapers and baby formula, and assistance with work-related items.

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Diapers
Records/Licenses/Permits Fee Payment Assistance
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Formula/Baby Food
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

A rental assistance program with case management, for individuals needing housing.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management

Provides emergency general relief, including rent and utility assistance, medical expense assistance and food vouchers when available. Also helps with Veteran benefits, Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits and burial benefits. This service is offered to legal residents, indigent individuals, honorably discharged Veterans, their spouses, widows, and dependent children.

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Veteran Burial Benefits
Medical Expense Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Shepherd of the Hills provides emergency assistance for rent payment, utility or fuel bills once per year.

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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance