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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.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits and burial benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities 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
County Government Departments/Offices
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Burial Benefits
Rent Payment Assistance
Assists Polk County honorably discharged veterans, their wives, widows, and dependent children. Financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or house payments, utilities and food. Assistance may also be provided for glasses and funeral expenses

APPLICATIONS/ADMISSIONS into Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown for disabled veterans and/or spouse.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Burial Benefits
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance

May be able to assist with past due rent to those who have dealt with circumstances beyond the household's control. This program does not assist with mortgages or property taxes.

Program availability depends on funding availability. Rents must fall within the local rent standards for the household's size. These programs are funded by a Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

Emergency Assistance may be granted to alleviate a life-threatening circumstance or to assist in attaining self-sufficiency. Funds are intended to assist in emergency situations, such as a disconnection notice on a utility bill, a letter of pending eviction, or an eviction notice.

If the amount needed to alleviate the emergency exceeds the payment amount adopted by the Township, the Township may not pay until the client comes up with the difference. The cooperation of several agencies may be needed to alleviate the problem.

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Temporary Financial Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
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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Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
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, 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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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals and families with up to two (2) months' payment of a security deposit, utility deposit, past due rent, past due mortgage or past due utility. Along with the partial financial assistance, customers also receive one on one support.

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Utility Deposit Assistance
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

Provides assistance to wartime veterans and spouses with emergency basic needs (medical, shelter, food, utilities, burial cost and special needs). Also helps with applying for compensation, pension, widow's benefits, obtaining military records, Federal, State and County Benefits they may qualify for.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Veteran Burial Benefits
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
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 rent assistance to Champaign County households at risk for homelessness due to a temporary hardship. Also provides information and referral to community resources, as well as housing counseling.

When funds are available, one-time financial assistance is available for emergency situations for medications, housing, food, utilities, etc.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Provides emergency rent, mortgage, and utility assistance for senior residents of Harlem Township.
Maximum of $500 provided for utility assistance.
Maximum of $500 towards rent/mortgage assistance.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides temporary assistance for limited time for basic needs that may include rent, utilities for Des Moines County residents who's income is below 50% poverty level.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides a monthly income for individuals to be used to pay for food, rent/shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, or other items considered essential.

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Temporary Financial Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
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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Utility Service Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Rent Payment Assistance

One-time payment for rental assistance, available once every 2 years.

Provides temporary (one time in one year) assistance for food, clothing, rent, and utility assistance. Vouchers are available for furniture and clothing at the Geneva store and Aurora warehouse. Assistance is based on individual/family circumstances.

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Food Vouchers
Household Goods Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Transitional shelter for up to 24 months and assistance in finding permanent shelter. Rent assistance.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Rent and utility assistance for families who have young children in the home and have been affected by COVID-19.

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

Provides case management, counseling, financial counseling. Offers help on a case-by-case basis as funds are available for emergency rent, mortgage, or utility assistance.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides a process through which clients in need may seek emergency financial aid. Funds are provided to help with the costs of clothes, transportation, medicine, rent,and utility shut-off notices for gas, electricity or water.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
General Relief
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Shoes
General Clothing Provision
Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Provides General Assistance for those who are ineligible for any other state or federal funding program.

Provides Emergency Assistance for rent to prevent eviction and disconnection of utilities.

Also provides:

- TRIAD Senior Program - Informational seminars for seniors focusing on reducing criminal victimization of older persons.

- Voter registration and early voting for Kane County residents.

- Household battery recycling.

- Notary Public services.

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Voter Registration Offices
Early Voting
Notary Public Services
Utility Service Payment Assistance
General Relief
Elder Abuse Prevention
Rent Payment Assistance