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Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent, lot rent, electric, water, medications, and funeral services. Ineligible if an eligible Veteran.
***County rent and utilities assistance is not distributed from the General Assistance office.
For Rent Assistance, applicants must call Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center or Eastside Ministerial Alliance for help as they do the intake for General Assistance.
For Utility Assistance, applicants must call Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center, Eastside Ministerial Alliance, or Operation Threshold for help as they do the intake for General Assistance.
Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent, lot rent, electric, water, medications, and funeral services. Ineligible if an eligible Veteran.
***County rent and utilities assistance is not distributed from the General Assistance office.
For Rent Assistance, applicants must call Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center or Eastside Ministerial Alliance for help as they do the intake for General Assistance.
For Utility Assistance, applicants must call Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center, Eastside Ministerial Alliance, or Operation Threshold for help as they do the intake for General Assistance.
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Free clinic that provides primary care, specialty care, diagnostic tests and labs, prescription medications, therapies, surgeries, dental services, and patient education.
Free clinic that provides primary care, specialty care, diagnostic tests and labs, prescription medications, therapies, surgeries, dental services, and patient education.
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Offers emergency assistance for past due rent, utilities, medical co-pays, health and work-related transportation costs. Program must be the last resort, and the amount of assistance is limited. Services may also include access up to 50 pounds of food. All items must be for personal household consumption.
Offers emergency assistance for past due rent, utilities, medical co-pays, health and work-related transportation costs. Program must be the last resort, and the amount of assistance is limited. Services may also include access up to 50 pounds of food. All items must be for personal household consumption.
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Provides emergency assistance when funds are available. Assistance is provided through vouchers written directly to the service provider and may include assistance with rent, utilities, medical prescriptions, clothing, and food.
Also participates with the Nicor Gas Sharing program, which provides assistance with natural gas bills for those in need. Applications are available during those months in which the program is operating.
Provides emergency assistance when funds are available. Assistance is provided through vouchers written directly to the service provider and may include assistance with rent, utilities, medical prescriptions, clothing, and food.
Also participates with the Nicor Gas Sharing program, which provides assistance with natural gas bills for those in need. Applications are available during those months in which the program is operating.
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Provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, mortgage, medications, and other needs.
Provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, mortgage, medications, and other needs.
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Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.
The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)." When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).
Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.
The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)." When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).
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Provides primary health care for acute and chronic problems. Also offers
- Orthopedic medical services (available once per month, by appointment)
- Eye doctor (available once per month, by appointment)
- Women's health services
- Diabetes education
- Pharmaceutical assistance program, including dispensary for in-house prescriptions
Provides primary health care for acute and chronic problems. Also offers
- Orthopedic medical services (available once per month, by appointment)
- Eye doctor (available once per month, by appointment)
- Women's health services
- Diabetes education
- Pharmaceutical assistance program, including dispensary for in-house prescriptions
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Aims to improve the health and well-being of people with rare diseases by driving advances in care, research, and policy.
Patient Assistance Program: Provides patient assistance programs to help individuals living with rare diseases. NORD's website provides a listing of all of their Patient Assistance Programs, and it is kept current.
NORD's Information and Resource Services team is always available to help by phone or email.
Aims to improve the health and well-being of people with rare diseases by driving advances in care, research, and policy.
Patient Assistance Program: Provides patient assistance programs to help individuals living with rare diseases. NORD's website provides a listing of all of their Patient Assistance Programs, and it is kept current.
NORD's Information and Resource Services team is always available to help by phone or email.
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**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
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Offers a Drug Donation Repository that accepts donated medicines that are unexpired, in tamper-evident packaging, non-controlled, and do not require refrigeration. With these donations, SafeNetRx is able to provide discounted medicines to those that are underinsured, uninsured, or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level through their Charitable Mail-Order Pharmacy in Iowa.
Offers a Drug Donation Repository that accepts donated medicines that are unexpired, in tamper-evident packaging, non-controlled, and do not require refrigeration. With these donations, SafeNetRx is able to provide discounted medicines to those that are underinsured, uninsured, or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level through their Charitable Mail-Order Pharmacy in Iowa.
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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.
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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Offers emergency assistance, including help with rent and utility bills, prescriptions, and transportation expenses. Provides personal hygiene and baby supplies, such as diapers and formula. Offers thrift store vouchers for clothing and household supplies.
Provides fans during the summer to eligible households.
Offers emergency assistance, including help with rent and utility bills, prescriptions, and transportation expenses. Provides personal hygiene and baby supplies, such as diapers and formula. Offers thrift store vouchers for clothing and household supplies.
Provides fans during the summer to eligible households.
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**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
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Provides financial assistance to senior and disabled individuals with unmet needs. Services could include car repairs, eye glasses, medical equipment, dental care, or help with clothing.
Senior Basket Program assists seniors with various items that cannot be acquired with food stamps. Basket varieties include things like cleaning supplies, kitchen items, or personal hygiene supplies. Two Baskets are distributed each year in the Spring and Fall.
Provides financial assistance to senior and disabled individuals with unmet needs. Services could include car repairs, eye glasses, medical equipment, dental care, or help with clothing.
Senior Basket Program assists seniors with various items that cannot be acquired with food stamps. Basket varieties include things like cleaning supplies, kitchen items, or personal hygiene supplies. Two Baskets are distributed each year in the Spring and Fall.
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Staff help individuals determine their eligibility and assist their applications for the programs that the pharmaceutical companies have for the uninsured/under-insured. Also offers additional assistance with immediate medication costs/co-pays, depending on the situation.
Staff help individuals determine their eligibility and assist their applications for the programs that the pharmaceutical companies have for the uninsured/under-insured. Also offers additional assistance with immediate medication costs/co-pays, depending on the situation.
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