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Donated funds are used to assist low-income people (with proof of need) with small emergencies. Utility bills and rent are occasionally paid by the agency.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
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. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

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County Government Departments/Offices
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Rent Payment Assistance

Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

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Work Clothing
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
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. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Assists veterans, their widows, widowers, wives, and minor children with filling out forms to enroll in VA Healthcare system as well as burial benefits, education, home loan assistance, VA pensions, and Veterans Affairs Medical Van Available.

If a veteran needs a ride to a medical appointment, they may contact the Veterans Affairs Director at 641-373-0349 to arrange transportation with the VA Medical Van.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Food Vouchers
Veteran Burial Benefits

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.

Assists individuals who are homeless or disadvantaged with a variety of needs, including but not limited to rent, utilities, car repairs, and medical expenses.

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Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

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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Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Homeless Shelter
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs

Provides assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility payments when funds are available.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Offers assistance to individuals and families who are past due on their rent or utility payments and are at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless due to a recent financial crisis affecting their ability to pay housing costs. If funding available, may also be able to help with car repair assistance.

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Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Energy assistance program for low income households with assistance paying part of fuel bills through the winter months (Federal Fuel Assistance Program). Applications are accepted November-April. For those that are elderly or disabled, applications are accepted October-April. 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.

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

Each additional household member add $10,760

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.

Clayton County General Assistance provides relief to county residents to help in removing barriers to self-sufficiency and encourage self-support. Assistance may available in the areas of of fuel, rent, clothing, groceries, prescriptions, heat and electricity, burial services, or other basic needs services. Relief payments are made to service providers, not to the clients themselves.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
General Relief
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance

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.

Rent or utility assistance may be available to individuals or families with an eviction notice or utility shut-off notice.

Emergency aid limited to once every 12 months.

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.

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.
Provides limited financial services for basic needs to individuals who do not qualify for public aid from the state and are not already on Social Security Disability or SSI.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
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. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Food Vouchers

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 utilities may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Provides a process through which clients in need may seek emergency financial aid. Funds are provided to help with the costs of clothes, transportation, medicine, rent,and utility shut-off notices for gas, electricity or water.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
General Relief
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Shoes
General Clothing Provision
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Provides emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

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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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Can provided some financial assistance for utility bills if the person's budget going forward is sustainable, and if the total amount owed will be covered with our contribution.
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation is a Community Action Agency. Family Service Specialists work with individuals and families facing difficult and crisis situations. They are able to provide assistance in connecting to needed community programs and services. In addition, base on funding and donations, the office can support a crisis fund which allows them to provide assistance with rent, medical and prescription expenses, gas money, utilities, and other basic necessities when the household is facing an emergency situation. The agency actively seeks funds for the crisis program and all funds donated to a county stay in that county and are used to support the residents of that county.

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General Relief
Rent Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Gas Money
Community Action Agencies
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance

Provides financial and support services to Veteran Families who are homeless or imminently at-risk of being homeless.

Aims to stabilize these families in housing, while providing on-going support as needed to sustain independent living.

Services may include, rental and utility deposits, limited rental and utility assistance, limited moving costs and emergency supplies, case management services, transportation assistance, information and referrals to community resources, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, assistance in obtaining and securing other public benefits, and assistance in securing permanent housing.

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Temporary Financial Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance