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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.

Provides immediate assistance to those struggling to pay rent or utilities through the Family Support Services Program.

Offers limited emergency assistance for, rent (last $100), utilities (last $75), diapers, other basic needs (such as hygiene products) for individuals and families who are experiencing economic hardship, assistance based on an immediate precipitating event, refers callers to appropriate community agencies that may be able to assist.

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.

Rent and utility assistance for those with an immediate need, such as a utility disconnection notice or an eviction notice from the landlord.

- Those who live outside of Douglas or Sarpy County and are in need of utility assistance must call the HeatShare program: (402) 898-5942 or (402) 898-5894.

- Those who live inside of Douglas or Sarpy County and need help paying utility bills must call the Utility Help line at (402) 898-5966.

HeatShare is a Salvation Army-Black Hills Energy partnership that provides emergency utility assistance for individuals and families in greater Nebraska.

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)

Offers assistance when funding is available, 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.

Provides one time financial assistance to residents who have received a utility shut off notice.

LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) provides assistance with a utility bill. Applications are accepted November 1 – April 30; for elderly or disabled individuals applications are accepted starting October 1. Income must fall within 200% of poverty guideline. Call for an appointment. A letter has been sent to those who may be eligible for early application in August or September.

**This program is not designed to pay a household's total energy costs. The program will provide supplemental assistance based on several factors. This is a one-time payment to your energy provider.

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

Provides financial assistance for residents with little or no income through the General Assistance program, including assistance for rent and utilities, food, and personal/household items.

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.

Provides a one-time payment option to assist with water and wastewater bills.

Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent, interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water, for clients who are unable to work. 

Offers help with limited financial assistance (as funding allows) for basic needs such as rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, and more.

Clients must participate in ongoing case management.

Provides a one-time payment option to assist with water and wastewater bills.

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 expense may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Provides assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility payments when funds are available.

Provides basic life necessities that helps keep clients in their homes.

MORE is not able to provide unlimited funds to anyone; however, it is available to provide advice and, if available, some funds to those facing eviction or utility shut-offs. The MORE Center is also a facilitator for Salvation Army assistance.

Those facing eviction or utility shut-off (gas, electric) may visit the MORE Center during regular hours to receive an application. Must provide proof of residence, all family income, 5 day notice to vacate or utility shut-off notice, social security number, and any other pertinent documentation. A case worker will call back to evaluate immediate needs and advise on a course of action.

Offers the Warm Neighbors program which is a matching fund program to help with utility bills for customers of Ameren only.

Financial assistance, including rent assistance to prevent eviction and utility assistance to prevent shut-offs.

Provides emergency assistance for utilities, housing (including rent and mortgage assistance), some medical expenses, and gas vouchers. Consideration may be given to other emergencies to determine if it is a necessity. Does not assist with housing/utility deposits.

Assists low-income homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. Assistance is based on household income, size, type of fuel and type of housing. The application period is from October 1-April 30 for elderly and disabled households and November 1-April 30th for the rest of the households. Persons applying must meet 200% poverty guidelines.

LIHEAP also offers a crisis program that may be able to assist homeowners who are with no heat or limited heat. The furnace component for crisis runs October 1-April 30th. May be able to help with repairs on a furnace but cannot replace the furnace. Keep checking back on the furnace program as it is dependent on funding that changes frequently.