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.

Cross Outreach is a homelessness prevention program offering limited assistance with basic needs for households in transition, subject to available funding. Services include help with rent, security deposits, electric or water bills, laundry vouchers, storage costs, and support for moving-related needs. While assistance with car gas is not provided, the program also offers resources to help individuals maintain clean and sanitary living environments.

***Rent, security deposits, electric, water and laundry voucher assistance requires clients to email a help request on the 3rd Monday of every month between 8 am-8 pm.

2026 Intake Dates are as follows (3rd Monday of each month, 8 am-8 pm): Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16. Rest of year TBD.

Provides short-term rental, mortgage, utility, and food assistance to stabilize households and prevent homelessness. The program prioritizes families with children, seniors, survivors of violence, and individuals with chronic conditions.

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.

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.

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.

Provides basic needs and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness or facing other hardships. Services may include food, hotel accommodations in extreme emergency situations, safe travel back home to family by bus or train, resume building and job assistance, housing representation, eviction representation in court, and rental assistance may be available for those with eviction notices. The program may also help individuals gain fast access to essential services such as the DMV and the social security administration.

Assists families with a portion of heating utilities, burials, medical expenses, rent or mortgage payments, bus tokens, cab fare, or a one way bus ticket. Must meet qualification guidelines.

Offers assistance to low-income veterans who are facing eviction or homelessness. Services include financial support for rental arrears, security deposits, first month's rent, and utility deposit assistance to help establish housing stability. Furniture and household items are available for those in need. Veterans can also access utility bill payment plans to manage delinquent accounts and maintain essential services. For those requiring long-term support to remain in housing, the veterans supportive housing program provides additional 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 rent assistance, up to $800, for those in need. There are requirements to be approved. See website for complete details. Once approved, applicant must attend a Financial Literacy workshop before payment is made to the landlord.

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.

Provides assistance to individuals and families in Clay County who need help with rent, utility bills, and burial services.

The program is designed to provide short-term emergency assistance to persons who are experiencing a financial crisis and are unable to be supported by their own means, relatives, or other public and private sources and cannot obtain assistance from any other source. It is not intended to provide on-going, long term aid to any individual or family. Must meet current income and resource guidelines to be eligible for assistance.

Provides rent and utility assistance for those in need.

Offers financial assistance for Indianola residents once a year for rent or their IMU utility bill.

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.

Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)