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 Deptartment 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 Deptartment 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.
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.
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 Deptartment 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.
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.
Homelessness prevention services and assistance for individuals and families with children who are in danger of experiencing homelessness. Program may assist with utility bills and deposits, and rental bills and deposits.
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 Deptartment 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.
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.
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.
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 Deptartment 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.
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.
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 Deptartment 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.
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.
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 Deptartment 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 Deptartment 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Deptartment 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.
Homeless prevention, rental counseling, housing assistance and advocacy to assist persons to avoid homelessness and locate permanent housing.
ELIGIBILITY: -- Household must have eviction notice (rent) or shut-off notice (utilities - no funds for Black Hills Energy)
-- Household must be at or below 30%-50% of area median income
-- Household must meet both of the following conditions: No appropriate subsequent housing options have been identified AND The household lacks the financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in its existing housing (i.e. without this assistance, the household would become homeless)
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.
Homeless Prevention Program works to support households who are near homelessness avoid homelessness altogether and regain stability within their own housing.
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.