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Provides an emergency assistance program through Illinois American Water and the Salvation Army. Intended for temporary relief of water utility crisis beyond applicant's control.

Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

Offers a matching fund program to help with utility bills for Ameren customers only.

Provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, mortgage, medications, and other needs.

Agency of last resort for financial help with rent, rent deposit, and utilities.

Provides 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. Contact for more information.

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. Contact for more information.

Provides short-term monetary assistance to very low income residents in financial crisis.

Persons interested in rent or utility assistance must first contact the East Central Intergovernmental Association before completing a General Assistance application. ECIA will assist in directing persons to assistance resources.

Persons interested in burial assistance must contact the Dubuque County Veterans Affairs office.

** Applications for the Dubuque County General Assistance rent or utility assistance program must come through a referral from Coordinated Entry partner agencies.

Provides case management, counseling, financial counseling. Offers help on a case-by-case basis as funds are available for emergency rent, mortgage, or utility assistance.

LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) provides utility bill assistance. Applications are accepted from October 1 to August 15, or until funds are exhausted, whichever comes first. Income must fall at or below 60% of the State Median Income. Call for an appointment.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits and burial benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage interest payments, utilities and food may be available for Veterans and their dependents. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Provides rides to medical appointments to the VA Hospital in either Knoxville or Des Moines. Call at least 5 days ahead with the date of appointment and the time and location.

***Please note our transportation is not handicap accessible***

Provides assistance to veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits, including compensation or pension claims, and benefits available through federal, state, or local laws. Offers emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, burial benefits, transportation assistance (bus tokens) and food. 

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.

If the homeowner's furnace is not working or is dangerous or emitting carbon monoxide into the household, approved LIHEAP applicants may be able to apply for furnace repair or replacement.

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.

General Assistance to qualified applicants who live within the Township boundaries. Applicants must be in the process of applying for Social Security or have lost a job and searching for employment. Assistance includes help with rent, utilities, basic medical/dental expense, food, and bus tickets.

Emergency Assistance to qualified applicants who live within the Township boundaries who are facing a life-threatening situation and are awaiting other forms of assistance.

Provides emergency financial assistance for low-income individuals and families in Macon County. Assistance covers basic needs such as water bill and prescription payment costs.

Also offers financial support for the following on a case-by-case basis water bills, state issued IDs and birth certificates, GED testing fees, gas for out-of-town doctor appointments, bus cards and tokens, diapers and baby formula, and assistance with work-related items.

Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

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.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal, state, and local benefits, including compensation, pension claims, and burial benefits. Support for burial benefits includes assistance with applications for burial and funeral allowances, headstones, markers, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and interment in national cemeteries. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent, utilities, and food may also be available to eligible county residents.