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Helps active military members with delinquent financial matters including rent/mortgage assistance, utility bill assistance, food assistance, and auto repairs.
Helps active military members with delinquent financial matters including rent/mortgage assistance, utility bill assistance, food assistance, and auto repairs.
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Clients need to have been LIHEAP approved during our program year (October 1 through April 30) or they can complete a crisis application.
Clients need to have been LIHEAP approved during our program year (October 1 through April 30) or they can complete a crisis application.
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Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.
First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (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.
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.
First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (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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Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for burial expenses 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 burial expenses may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.
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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 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 and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.
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Provides a utility assistance program to households who do not qualify for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) but are in need of help with their utility bills.
Provides a utility assistance program to households who do not qualify for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) but are in need of help with their utility bills.
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CASE MANAGEMENT services that will assist participants in obtaining VA and other public benefits, including: health care referrals, daily living referrals, personal financial planning, fiduciary and payee referrals, legal services, housing counseling services, employment and training referrals.
TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (TFA) which may include rent assistance, moving expenses, security and utility deposits, transportation, and child care. All financial services based on eligibility and available funding.
CASE MANAGEMENT services that will assist participants in obtaining VA and other public benefits, including: health care referrals, daily living referrals, personal financial planning, fiduciary and payee referrals, legal services, housing counseling services, employment and training referrals.
TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (TFA) which may include rent assistance, moving expenses, security and utility deposits, transportation, and child care. All financial services based on eligibility and available funding.
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Provides one time financial assistance to residents who have received a utility shut off notice.
Provides one time financial assistance to residents who have received a utility shut off notice.
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Provides emergency assistance, which is considered for "short-term" (generally for less than one month) assistance in meeting basic living needs for those requiring immediate emergency help.
Provides emergency assistance, which is considered for "short-term" (generally for less than one month) assistance in meeting basic living needs for those requiring immediate emergency help.
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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 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
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LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) 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 during the off months of the LIHEAP program (May-September). The furnace component for crisis runs October 1-April 30th.
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) 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 during the off months of the LIHEAP program (May-September). The furnace component for crisis runs October 1-April 30th.
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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.
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.
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$30/month high-speed internet plan.
Price, availability, internet speed, and features may vary.
$30/month high-speed internet plan.
Price, availability, internet speed, and features may vary.
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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; food vouchers for clients who are unable to work.
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; food vouchers for clients who are unable to work.
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- General Assistance: Financial aid for basic maintenance needs, such as rent, utilities, or food.
- Emergency Assistance: Temporary financial assistance to alleviate a life-threatening circumstance or to meet basic needs such as food, rent, utilities, etc.
- General Assistance: Financial aid for basic maintenance needs, such as rent, utilities, or food.
- Emergency Assistance: Temporary financial assistance to alleviate a life-threatening circumstance or to meet basic needs such as food, rent, utilities, etc.
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Offers energy assistance for eligible low income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households, or directly to renters if the utility costs are included in their rent.
Some applicants may qualify for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), where an eligible client pays a percentage of their income, receives a monthly benefit towards their utility bill, and receives a reduction in overdue payments for every on-time payment they make by the bill due date.
If the homeowner's furnace is not working or is dangerous or emitting carbon monoxide into the household, LIHEAP may be able to provide a furnace repair or replacement.
Offers energy assistance for eligible low income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households, or directly to renters if the utility costs are included in their rent.
Some applicants may qualify for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), where an eligible client pays a percentage of their income, receives a monthly benefit towards their utility bill, and receives a reduction in overdue payments for every on-time payment they make by the bill due date.
If the homeowner's furnace is not working or is dangerous or emitting carbon monoxide into the household, LIHEAP may be able to provide a furnace repair or replacement.
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Utility assistance for low income households, including the LIHEAP program during winter months.
LIHEAP aids qualifying low-income Iowa households (homeowners and renters) in the payment of a portion of their residential heating costs for the winter heating season, to encourage regular utility payments and promote energy awareness, and to encourage reduction of energy usage through energy efficiency and client education.
Utility assistance for low income households, including the LIHEAP program during winter months.
LIHEAP aids qualifying low-income Iowa households (homeowners and renters) in the payment of a portion of their residential heating costs for the winter heating season, to encourage regular utility payments and promote energy awareness, and to encourage reduction of energy usage through energy efficiency and client education.
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Financial assistance provided through this program may include rent, mortgage payments, board and room, utilities, clothing and non-food items.
Assistance is limited to those persons in Douglas County between the ages of 19 and 64-67 (dependent upon when an individual is eligible for Social Security benefits) who are not eligible for other public assistance and/or do not have sufficient income or resources to meet all or part of their shelter needs. Eligibility is based on income and resources. Monthly income and resource guidelines vary based on the number of persons in the household. For example, a one-person household's monthly net income cannot exceed $825.00 and a two-person household's monthly net income cannot exceed $950.00. Households with monthly income that exceeds those amounts are not eligible for assistance.
All General Assistance payments are made directly to the landlord, and/or utility company.
Financial assistance provided through this program may include rent, mortgage payments, board and room, utilities, clothing and non-food items.
Assistance is limited to those persons in Douglas County between the ages of 19 and 64-67 (dependent upon when an individual is eligible for Social Security benefits) who are not eligible for other public assistance and/or do not have sufficient income or resources to meet all or part of their shelter needs. Eligibility is based on income and resources. Monthly income and resource guidelines vary based on the number of persons in the household. For example, a one-person household's monthly net income cannot exceed $825.00 and a two-person household's monthly net income cannot exceed $950.00. Households with monthly income that exceeds those amounts are not eligible for assistance.
All General Assistance payments are made directly to the landlord, and/or utility company.
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