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1405 Riverside Boulevard, PO Box 293, Norfolk, NE 68701

Financial assistance to help customers with a partial one month past due utility or one month past due rent, resulting from an emergency. Deposits are excluded from this funding.

2nd Avenue Services Building, 19 2nd Avenue NW, Le Mars, IA 51031

Provides general assistance services, including rent assistance and utility/utility deposit assistance.

2475 South E Street, Broken Bow, NE 68822

Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

490 East 5th Street, Imperial, NE 69033

Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

100 South Main Street, Osceola, IA 50213

Provides short-term emergency type assistance to individuals lacking the resources to meet their basic needs. It is not intended to provide on-going, long-term aid to any individual and/or family. Funds cannot be used for any utility or rent deposits. Funds cannot be used to reconnect utilities once disconnected.

515 Court Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579

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.

1501 Plum Creek Parkway, Suite 2B, Lexington, NE 68850

Connects youth and families with resources and support.

Navigators are able to “fill gaps” for families by connecting them with local resources and/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 community supports for youth and families.

Coordinates existing resources and matches participants with resources to solve an immediate need.

270 Public Square, Greenfield, IA 50849

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***

1600 East Clear Lake Avenue, Springfield, IL 62703

Matching fund program to help with utility bills for customers of Ameren only.

415 Pleasant Street, Osage, IA 50461

Provides limited assistance for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent, utilities, gas, electric, and water for clients who are in need. May also be able to help with some prescription medication fees and burial/cremation expenses.

301 North 4th Street, Champaign, IL 61820

Provides weekly financial assistant for various essential needs, including rent, utility bills, and other necessities, gas for a vehicle or bus tokens. Ten calls are accepted Monday mornings, starting at 9 AM for help up to $35. This Helping Appointment assistance is provided to an individual no more than once every 90 days. Only referral agencies can request help with rent or utilities for individuals needing more than $35.

Applications are accepted as long as weekly funding is available.

316 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120

Provides emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, and other needs to keep families in their homes and ensure access to essential services.

302 Fisk Avenue, Dekalb, IL 60115

Offers financial assistance for rent and utilities. 

A volunteer will try and attempt to call back within 5 business days after you submit a request or leave a message. If you have a blocking feature on the phone it must be turned off to receive the call from a private or unknown number.

* If  applying online and the form will not submit, the helpline has been turned off as the maximum number of help seekers has been met for that week, please try again the following week. 

216 Columbus Drive, Burlington, IA 52601

Provides assistance when funds are available and on a limited basis for utility assistance.

133 West Jackson Street, Macomb, IL 61455

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.

808 Chase Avenue, Creighton, NE 68729

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.

114 Andrew Street, Paris, IL 61944

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

1 Industrial Park, Steeleville, IL 62288

Provides emergency financial assistance to those who qualify. Assistance includes rent, mortgage and utility payment assistance, and the cost of life saving prescription medications.

114 South Fillmore Street, Suite 2, Osceola, IA 50213

LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) is a federally-funded program that helps income eligible households pay for a portion of their heating bills during the winter months. 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. 

May also be considered for the weatherization program if LIHEAP eligible.

**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: 
Household size            annual gross income
1                                            $25,760
2                                            $34,840
3                                            $43,920
4                                            $53,000
5                                            $62,080
6                                            $71,160
7                                            $80,240
8                                            $89,320

3433 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) provides supplemental help for the winter heating bills November 1-April 30. Those over 60 or disabled may apply for the season starting in October.

LIHEAP Crisis Assistance, when funding is available, may help with disconnect notices, furnace repair or furnace replacement for homeowners. Crisis assistance is dependent upon funding availability and may be available between April-October.

May have some crisis funding available outside the normal LIHEAP months with local funding, call local County Outreach Office for availability of funding.

696 Castle Drive, Charleston, IL 61920

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.

2176 Lexington Boulevard, Building 1, Washington, IA 52353

Offers to assist home owners or renters who have a disconnect notice or have missed a payment on a pay arrangement. Can also assist homeowners who have a back bill. If funds are available, households may receive emergency assistance with furnace repair/replacement (if a homeowner) and/or emergency delivery of deliverable fuel.

Clients need to have been LIHEAP approved during our program year (October 1 through April 30) or they can complete a crisis application.

500 9th Street, Corning, IA 50841

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 including burial benefits.

110 West Water Street, Suite 3, Pontiac, IL 61764

Veterans are assisted with obtaining medical treatment at VA hospitals, pensions, compensation benefits, burial allowance, document processing, food, rent, utilities, and life skills. The agency also works closely with other service agencies who, at times, will share cost of assistance to veterans.

701 Main Street, Norwalk, IA 50211

Offers emergency financial assistance with basic needs such as rent, utilities, and food to Norwalk area residents.