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Basic needs assistance program available for Rural Polk County residents (Des Moines resident are not eligible for this program). Program can help with utility bills, rent, food and any other basic need the individual or family may need assistance with. Max yearly assistance of $250. Must fall at or below 200% of poverty guidelines.
Basic needs assistance program available for Rural Polk County residents (Des Moines resident are not eligible for this program). Program can help with utility bills, rent, food and any other basic need the individual or family may need assistance with. Max yearly assistance of $250. Must fall at or below 200% of poverty guidelines.
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Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless.
Crisis funds may be available for one month's rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.
Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless.
Crisis funds may be available for one month's rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.
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When funding allows, may be able to help with limited financial assistance for basic needs such as childcare payments, rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, car repairs, transportation, prescription costs, etc., through the Community Services Block Grant. Eligibility requirements will apply, and ongoing case management will be required. Contact your local County Outreach Office for more information.
When funding allows, may be able to help with limited financial assistance for basic needs such as childcare payments, rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, car repairs, transportation, prescription costs, etc., through the Community Services Block Grant. Eligibility requirements will apply, and ongoing case management will be required. Contact your local County Outreach Office for more information.
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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.
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.
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**3.4.25 Will start taking calls for applications beginning March 25, 2025 at 8:45 am. Do not leave a message, keep calling till you get through.
Helps those who need assistance with rent, utilities, and clothing. Funds are intended for dire need situations and when no other community resource is available to meet the need. All financial help is by Appointment only. ***Call the 4th Tue of the month to set up an appointment.
Rent Assistance: must have Letter of Decision from General Assistance, cannot reside in a transition housing program, cannot have received financial assistance from IMPACT in the last 12 months, cannot have received material assistance from The Salvation Army in the last 12 months.
Clothing Help: assistance will be in the form of vouchers for either work/interview clothing, back to school clothing, or clothing in general for someone who is homeless.
Utility Financial Assistance: must have a disconnect notice to get financial assistance for a utility bill, cannot have received financial assistance from IMPACT in the last 12 months, cannot have received material assistance from The Salvation Army in the last 12 months.
**3.4.25 Will start taking calls for applications beginning March 25, 2025 at 8:45 am. Do not leave a message, keep calling till you get through.
Helps those who need assistance with rent, utilities, and clothing. Funds are intended for dire need situations and when no other community resource is available to meet the need. All financial help is by Appointment only. ***Call the 4th Tue of the month to set up an appointment.
Rent Assistance: must have Letter of Decision from General Assistance, cannot reside in a transition housing program, cannot have received financial assistance from IMPACT in the last 12 months, cannot have received material assistance from The Salvation Army in the last 12 months.
Clothing Help: assistance will be in the form of vouchers for either work/interview clothing, back to school clothing, or clothing in general for someone who is homeless.
Utility Financial Assistance: must have a disconnect notice to get financial assistance for a utility bill, cannot have received financial assistance from IMPACT in the last 12 months, cannot have received material assistance from The Salvation Army in the last 12 months.
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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 or mortgage payments, utilities, burial expense, prescription medication co-pays, non-emergency medical transportation, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.
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 or mortgage payments, utilities, burial expense, prescription medication co-pays, non-emergency medical transportation, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.
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LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) provides supplemental help for the winter heating bills November 1st through April 15th: LIHEAP Crisis Assistance when funding available provides in a life threatening situation fuel, heaters, furnace repair; furnace replacement for homeowners when funds available. Applications are accepted October 1-April 30 for elderly or disabled households and November 1-April 30 for all other households.
INCOME MAXIMUMS (200% of federal poverty guidelines):
Household size annual gross income
1 $30,120
2 $40,880
3 $51,640
4 $62,400
5 $73,160
6 $83,920
May have some crisis funding available outside the normal LIHEAP months, call local County Outreach Office for availability of funding.
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) provides supplemental help for the winter heating bills November 1st through April 15th: LIHEAP Crisis Assistance when funding available provides in a life threatening situation fuel, heaters, furnace repair; furnace replacement for homeowners when funds available. Applications are accepted October 1-April 30 for elderly or disabled households and November 1-April 30 for all other households.
INCOME MAXIMUMS (200% of federal poverty guidelines):
Household size annual gross income
1 $30,120
2 $40,880
3 $51,640
4 $62,400
5 $73,160
6 $83,920
May have some crisis funding available outside the normal LIHEAP months, call local County Outreach Office for availability of funding.
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LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) provides supplemental help for the winter heating bills November 1st through April 15th: LIHEAP Crisis Assistance when funding available provides in a life threatening situation fuel, heaters, furnace repair; furnace replacement for homeowners when funds available. Applications are accepted October 1-April 30 for elderly or disabled households and November 1-April 30 for all other households.
INCOME MAXIMUMS (200% of federal poverty guidelines):
Household size annual gross income
1 $30,120
2 $40,880
3 $51,640
4 $62,400
5 $73,160
6 $83,920
May have some crisis funding available outside the normal LIHEAP months, call local County Outreach Office for availability of funding.
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) provides supplemental help for the winter heating bills November 1st through April 15th: LIHEAP Crisis Assistance when funding available provides in a life threatening situation fuel, heaters, furnace repair; furnace replacement for homeowners when funds available. Applications are accepted October 1-April 30 for elderly or disabled households and November 1-April 30 for all other households.
INCOME MAXIMUMS (200% of federal poverty guidelines):
Household size annual gross income
1 $30,120
2 $40,880
3 $51,640
4 $62,400
5 $73,160
6 $83,920
May have some crisis funding available outside the normal LIHEAP months, call local County Outreach Office for availability of funding.
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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 and utility payments, and burial assistance may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.
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 and utility payments, and burial assistance may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.
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Assistance may be provided for rent, utilities, or indigent burial, to name a few. A voucher system is utilized with direct payment to the vendor, never cash. General Relief is unable to assist with deposits or first month rent payments.
Assistance may be provided for rent, utilities, or indigent burial, to name a few. A voucher system is utilized with direct payment to the vendor, never cash. General Relief is unable to assist with deposits or first month rent payments.
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Offers rent assistance (does not help with rental deposits), prescription medications assistance, and funeral expense assistance for indigent individuals.
Offers rent assistance (does not help with rental deposits), prescription medications assistance, and funeral expense assistance for indigent individuals.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Provides assistance to Warren County residents who meet county guidelines. Assistance is given to those in need and poor who are unable to get assistance from other sources or that assistance is being delayed. Applicants must apply for all possible state and federal programs they may qualify for in order to receive assistance and comply with these programs.
Assistance includes the services food pantry, rental assistance, utility assistance (must have a disconnect and made payments), medical, dental, and prescription assistance, as well as information and referral for such needs.
Veterans that have served during designated times and have an honorable discharge would need to contact the office of Warren County Veteran Affairs to complete the application with them.
Provides assistance to Warren County residents who meet county guidelines. Assistance is given to those in need and poor who are unable to get assistance from other sources or that assistance is being delayed. Applicants must apply for all possible state and federal programs they may qualify for in order to receive assistance and comply with these programs.
Assistance includes the services food pantry, rental assistance, utility assistance (must have a disconnect and made payments), medical, dental, and prescription assistance, as well as information and referral for such needs.
Veterans that have served during designated times and have an honorable discharge would need to contact the office of Warren County Veteran Affairs to complete the application with them.
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Financial assistance for basic needs, such as rent and utilities, for residents of Nixon Township (includes the town of Weldon).
Financial assistance for basic needs, such as rent and utilities, for residents of Nixon Township (includes the town of Weldon).
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Provides eligible Jasper County residents with emergency financial assistance. A completed application and certain backup documents are required to determine eligibility. Will help one time with rent, utilities, medications, and burial costs.
Provides eligible Jasper County residents with emergency financial assistance. A completed application and certain backup documents are required to determine eligibility. Will help one time with rent, utilities, medications, and burial costs.
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May also be considered for the weatherization program if LIHEAP eligible.
**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.
INCOME MAXIMUMS:
Household size annual gross income
1 $25,760
2 $34,840
3 $43,920
4 $53,000
5 $62,080
6 $71,160
7 $80,240
8 $89,320
May also be considered for the weatherization program if LIHEAP eligible.
**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.
INCOME MAXIMUMS:
Household size annual gross income
1 $25,760
2 $34,840
3 $43,920
4 $53,000
5 $62,080
6 $71,160
7 $80,240
8 $89,320
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Provides emergency assistance for utilities, housing, and gas vouchers. Consideration may be given to other emergencies to determine if it is a necessity. Does not assist with housing/utility deposits.
Provides emergency assistance for utilities, housing, and gas vouchers. Consideration may be given to other emergencies to determine if it is a necessity. Does not assist with housing/utility deposits.
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