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RENTAL ASSISTANCE (Potential First Month's Rent Assistance as well) may be available to those in need. For First Month's Rent - Must be able to prove the following - property must have a valid housing certificate, must be able to show that housing is affordable, utilities must be set up in applicants name and if newly employed, must provide 2-3 check stubs.
**FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE: November 1-April 30 anyone seeking help for Electric MUST go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP. Must have a disconnect notice and 12 month billing and payment history from the utility company. For water help - call to check on availability of funds.
CREMATION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available to those who meet the income guidelines.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE may be available to those that need assistance with beds, refrigerators or stoves.
MEDICAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available for medical supplies (no longer helps with prescription costs) and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments.
MORTGAGE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to those needing help with their mortgage payment.
PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to assist elderly (aged 65 and older) and disabled homeowners who may qualify for suspension of property taxes.
TRAVELER'S ASSISTANCE may provide transient transportation expenses to person stranded in Polk County for 24 hours or less. Applicant may be eligible if they are not a resident of Polk County and is traveling to another destination where he/she has family or other housing available to them.
RENTAL ASSISTANCE (Potential First Month's Rent Assistance as well) may be available to those in need. For First Month's Rent - Must be able to prove the following - property must have a valid housing certificate, must be able to show that housing is affordable, utilities must be set up in applicants name and if newly employed, must provide 2-3 check stubs.
**FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE: November 1-April 30 anyone seeking help for Electric MUST go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP. Must have a disconnect notice and 12 month billing and payment history from the utility company. For water help - call to check on availability of funds.
CREMATION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available to those who meet the income guidelines.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE may be available to those that need assistance with beds, refrigerators or stoves.
MEDICAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available for medical supplies (no longer helps with prescription costs) and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments.
MORTGAGE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to those needing help with their mortgage payment.
PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to assist elderly (aged 65 and older) and disabled homeowners who may qualify for suspension of property taxes.
TRAVELER'S ASSISTANCE may provide transient transportation expenses to person stranded in Polk County for 24 hours or less. Applicant may be eligible if they are not a resident of Polk County and is traveling to another destination where he/she has family or other housing available to them.
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Offers donated furniture that is picked up and delivered to households that have expressed a need.
Offers donated furniture that is picked up and delivered to households that have expressed a need.
Provides essential furniture to individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness or are unable to afford furniture. This program is for emergencies only and services may not be provided to all applicants.
Provides essential furniture to individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness or are unable to afford furniture. This program is for emergencies only and services may not be provided to all applicants.
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Offers to help low-income veterans who are facing eviction or are homelessness. Funds may be used to assist with rental arrears, security deposit, and first month's rent to return to housing. Furniture and household items available for those in need. Veterans who need more long-term support to remain in housing can be assisted through the veterans supportive housing program.
Offers to help low-income veterans who are facing eviction or are homelessness. Funds may be used to assist with rental arrears, security deposit, and first month's rent to return to housing. Furniture and household items available for those in need. Veterans who need more long-term support to remain in housing can be assisted through the veterans supportive housing program.
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Provides donated appliances and furniture at no charge to those in need.
Accepts most household items in good, clean, working conditions.
Provides donated appliances and furniture at no charge to those in need.
Accepts most household items in good, clean, working conditions.
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Accepts donations of household goods and furniture.
Accepts donations of household goods and furniture.
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Purchases new beds for McHenry County residents who are transitioning from a homeless situation in McHenry County into a permanent residence that is also located in McHenry County. Please note that this program has very limited funding.
Purchases new beds for McHenry County residents who are transitioning from a homeless situation in McHenry County into a permanent residence that is also located in McHenry County. Please note that this program has very limited funding.
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Personal items including toiletries, clothing, shoes, and coats.
Household items such as furniture, small appliances, beds, etc.
Personal items including toiletries, clothing, shoes, and coats.
Household items such as furniture, small appliances, beds, etc.
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Individuals and families can access resources once every 30 days for a supplementary food pantry, fresh food, toiletries, diapers, clothing, household goods, furniture, appliances, and other gently used items.
Expanded Parenting Program helps expecting mothers and parents with children up to 12 months with resources like diapers, education materials on parenting/breastfeeding, & consumer choice of other essential items.
Individuals and families can access resources once every 30 days for a supplementary food pantry, fresh food, toiletries, diapers, clothing, household goods, furniture, appliances, and other gently used items.
Expanded Parenting Program helps expecting mothers and parents with children up to 12 months with resources like diapers, education materials on parenting/breastfeeding, & consumer choice of other essential items.
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Household items, beds, bedding, TVs, couches, etc, provided free of charge for those who can't afford them. By referral only. Other available resources include financial assistance for prescription refills, fuel for vehicles for qualifying reasons, etc.
Thrift store is available to the general public with no restrictions.
Household items, beds, bedding, TVs, couches, etc, provided free of charge for those who can't afford them. By referral only. Other available resources include financial assistance for prescription refills, fuel for vehicles for qualifying reasons, etc.
Thrift store is available to the general public with no restrictions.
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Offers a portable crib distribution program which provides a Cribette for qualifying primary caregivers who are unable to secure a safe crib, bassinet, or other portable play yard for their newborn. Approved applicants will be assigned to a Health Educator who will provide education and complete the necessary paperwork to ship the Cribette package to the applicant.
Cribette package includes, a Cribette, fitted sheet, a onesie t-shirt, and printed educational material.
Offers a portable crib distribution program which provides a Cribette for qualifying primary caregivers who are unable to secure a safe crib, bassinet, or other portable play yard for their newborn. Approved applicants will be assigned to a Health Educator who will provide education and complete the necessary paperwork to ship the Cribette package to the applicant.
Cribette package includes, a Cribette, fitted sheet, a onesie t-shirt, and printed educational material.
Free and confidential services include pregnancy options information, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, adoption referrals, maternity and infant and child supplies, parent education program.
Offers a large resource center that can equip families with clothing, shoes, toys, toiletry items (limited), infant supplies, and larger infant items such as cribs, bouncy seats, pack-n-plays, and other items subject to availability. Items are gently used and vary based on donations received.
Free and confidential services include pregnancy options information, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, adoption referrals, maternity and infant and child supplies, parent education program.
Offers a large resource center that can equip families with clothing, shoes, toys, toiletry items (limited), infant supplies, and larger infant items such as cribs, bouncy seats, pack-n-plays, and other items subject to availability. Items are gently used and vary based on donations received.
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Families from the community donate gently used furniture and household items which are then distributed free of charge to the homeless program clients and/or to members of the community who need the items. These include, but are not limited to: beds, dressers, tables/chairs, sofas, dishes, and appliances.
Families from the community donate gently used furniture and household items which are then distributed free of charge to the homeless program clients and/or to members of the community who need the items. These include, but are not limited to: beds, dressers, tables/chairs, sofas, dishes, and appliances.
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Provides clothing, and some household items for residents of Warren County. No charge for items.
Provides clothing, and some household items for residents of Warren County. No charge for items.
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