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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
Offers rent and utility assistance when grant money is available.
Financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities.

Emergency services to homeless and other individuals in need, including motel vouchers.

Food pantry.

Gas vouchers.

Prescription expense assistance.

Money management education.

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Food Pantries
Food Stamps/SNAP
Personal Financial Counseling
Homeless Shelter
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Community Action Agencies
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance

Provides rent, rent deposit, and utility assistance for people who are in a homeless situation. Case management services are also available as part of this program.

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 217-549-115

Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manger 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

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Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Assists area residents pay their rent or utility bills in order to prevent evictions or termination of services.

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

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

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

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Rent Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance

Offers assistance to individuals and families who are past due on their rent or utility payments and are at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless due to a recent financial crisis affecting their ability to pay housing costs. If funding available, may also be able to help with car repair assistance.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides rental assistance to single individuals who are not eligible for other state assistance and do not have the financial resources to provide for their own needs.

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

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

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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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
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.

Offers resources, application assistance, and case management for immigrants of a variety of language and cultural backgrounds in a manner consistent with their immigration status concerns and language needs.

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Case/Care Management
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

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

Provides rent assistance to those in need.

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 Deptartment of Health and Human Services (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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Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance

Provides general assistance to those in need. Must meet income guidelines.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Offers assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent or utilities if funding is available.

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County Government Departments/Offices
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

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

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

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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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Benefits 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.

Limited funding sometimes available for vehicle repair, minor home repairs and dental work.

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