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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.

Categories

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

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.

Categories

Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Utility Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Coordinated Entry is the front door to homeless services. It is the first point of contact for those who need housing assistance. It provides guidance to anyone experiencing homelessness to the correct support and housing programs most appropriate to their situation.

PROACTIVE AND SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS
STREET OUTREACH: collaborate with local partners to meet individuals and families experiencing homelessness where they are and offer assistance in camps and on the street.
LIBRARY OUTREACH: regular hours at libraries in Ames, Boone and Marshalltown where people experiencing homelessness can meet with a case worker and work on a housing plan.
EMERGENCY SHELTER: short-term emergency shelter and housing support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Provides food, financial education, and health and wellbeing assistance.

LONG-TERM PROGRAMS
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: client-focused services based on the degree of need and the severity of barriers individual/families are facing. Will help clients secure affordable housing and provide the tools needed to overcome financial barriers and maintain a permanent home. Individualized support services, including life skills counseling, employment assistance, budgeting and financial literacy, and community resources referrals are also provided.
RAPID RE-HOUSING: is a time limited program, with temporary financial housing assistance and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness leading to permanent housing and self-sufficiency. The timeframe will be from a minimum of one month to typically a maximum of six months of rental assistance.
CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES: connects clients to various external programs and community resources to help them achieve sustainable, healthy outcomes.

Categories

Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Shelter
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Rent Payment Assistance
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Utility Deposit Assistance

Provides financial and support services to Veteran families that are homeless or imminently at risk of being homeless. The goal is to stabilize the families in housing, while providing on-going support as needed to sustain independent living. Services may include rental and utility deposits and limited assistance, some moving costs and emergency supplies, case management services, transportation assistance, assistance in obtaining VA benefits and other public benefits.

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Indigent Transportation
Moving Expense Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Veteran Burial Benefits
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance

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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Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Temporary Financial Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Utility Bill Payment Plans
Furniture

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 (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.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

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.

Categories

Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Utility Deposit 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.

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.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

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 (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.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

Provides general assistance services.

Categories

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance

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 (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.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

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.

Categories

Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Utility Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Limited financial aid for emergency situations including utility deposits, rent, prescription medications, glasses, clothing, school supplies, holiday assistance, transportation, birth certificate retrieval, Iowa identification, books for GED testing, etc.

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Rent Payment Assistance
School Supplies
Christmas Programs
Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Records/Licenses/Permits Fee Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance

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 (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.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

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.

Categories

Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Utility Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Offers assistance for a wide range of benefits to veterans, service members, and their families, including Federal, State, and County benefits.

County benefits include rent, utilities, transportation for medical care, medications, and burial expenses.

Categories

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices

Individuals can receive up to $150/year when funds are available.

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.

Categories

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

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.

Categories

Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Utility Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
A fund that provides emergency assistance to help with utility or rent deposits, disconnects, rent eviction prevention, and utility(disconnect) prevention. Payments are made directly to the vendors and landlords. Maximum assistance is $200.

Categories

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

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.

Categories

Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Utility Deposit 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.

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.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

Homelessness prevention services and assistance for individuals and families with children who are in danger of experiencing homelessness within the next 14 days. Program may assist with utility bills and deposits, and rental bills and deposits.

Provides wrap-around case management.

Categories

Homelessness Prevention Programs
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Homeless prevention, rental counseling, housing assistance and advocacy to assist persons to avoid homelessness and locate permanent housing.

Due to funding limitations, each inquiry or application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility and available support.

Categories

Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
SSVF is a Veterans Affairs funded program which is delivered through Primary Health Care. This program is focused on helping homeless and unstably-housed Veterans and their families living in Warren, Polk, Dallas, Jasper, Story, and Marshall Counties. Services provided include:

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.

Categories

Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Moving Services
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Case/Care Management