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Offers to help low-income veterans who are facing eviction or are homelessness. Funds may be used to assist with rental arrears, security deposit, and first month's rent to return to housing. Furniture and household items available for those in need. Veterans who need more long-term support to remain in housing can be assisted through the veterans supportive housing program.

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General Household Goods Provision
Utility Bill Payment Plans
Furniture
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance

Offers limited emergency assistance for, rent (last $100), utilities (last $75), diapers, other basic needs for individuals and families who are experiencing economic hardship, assistance based on an immediate precipitating event, refers callers to appropriate community agencies that may be able to assist.

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Diapers
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Offers limited emergency assistance for, rent (last $100), utilities (last $75), diapers, other basic needs for individuals and families who are experiencing economic hardship, assistance based on an immediate precipitating event, refers callers to appropriate community agencies that may be able to assist.

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Diapers
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides limited financial help for, utilities, prescriptions, gasoline to health and medical appointments, out of town medical appointments, driver's License or state ID, work-related wear/needs that an individual cannot immediately obtain prior to first paycheck, gasoline to new job prior to first paycheck, other financial areas may be considered as each case is unique.

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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance

Basic needs assistance program available for Rural Polk County residents (Des Moines resident are not eligible for this program). Program can help with utility bills, rent, food and any other basic need the individual or family may need assistance with. Max yearly assistance of $250. Must fall at or below 200% of poverty guidelines.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Food Vouchers

Outreach Counselors work to connect seniors and disabled individuals, with emphasis on those with lower incomes, with those programs that will help them to remain independent. These programs include Benefit Access Applications. SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program), Real Estate tax reductions, Medicare Part D counseling. SNAP, LIHEAP, and other state and federal programs, Assistance with hearing, A small reserve of funds for occasional GAP funding for emergency needs.

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Case/Care Management
Eye Care
Medicare Information/Counseling
Medical Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance

Outreach Counselors work to connect seniors and disabled individuals, with emphasis on those with lower incomes, with those programs that will help them to remain independent. These programs include Benefit Access Applications. SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program), Real Estate tax reductions, Medicare Part D counseling. SNAP, LIHEAP, and other state and federal programs, Assistance with hearing, A small reserve of funds for occasional GAP funding for emergency needs.

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Case/Care Management
Eye Care
Medicare Information/Counseling
Medical Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance

Provides emergency assistance:

-- Rent.

-- Utilities.

-- Mortgage.

-- Medicine.

-- Temporary financial assistance.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides temporary support, up to $425 per month, for Urbana residents who are out of work or disabled. Participants cannot be receiving any other cash benefit such as SSI/SSDI, TANF, or AABD. Assistance is provided regardless of immigration or criminal conviction status to the extent allowed by law.

Free printing, scanning and help with emailing documentation can be found at the Urbana Library, across the street from the Township.

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

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance

Provides limited financial help for, utilities, prescriptions, gasoline to health and medical appointments, out of town medical appointments, driver's License or state ID, work-related wear/needs that an individual cannot immediately obtain prior to first paycheck, gasoline to new job prior to first paycheck, other financial areas may be considered as each case is unique.

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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance

Offers limited emergency assistance for, rent (last $100), utilities (last $75), diapers, other basic needs for individuals and families who are experiencing economic hardship, assistance based on an immediate precipitating event, refers callers to appropriate community agencies that may be able to assist.

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Diapers
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Embrace Iowa is a project through the Des Moines Register that is administered by Community Action Agencies in the state and is only accessible during a certain time period.

Requests that are considered for this project may include beds, clothing, car repairs, medical expenses (including pharmacy, dental and corrective lenses), furniture, rent, utilities, home repairs, household items, appliances, and miscellaneous other things (computer, etc.) If there is not a service available to assist someone, this could be a possibility for them to apply for these funds during this time period. The maximum dollar amount awarded per household is $500.

Offers limited emergency assistance for, rent (last $100), utilities (last $75), diapers, other basic needs for individuals and families who are experiencing economic hardship, assistance based on an immediate precipitating event, refers callers to appropriate community agencies that may be able to assist.

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Diapers
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Offers limited emergency assistance for, rent (last $100), utilities (last $75), diapers, other basic needs for individuals and families who are experiencing economic hardship, assistance based on an immediate precipitating event, refers callers to appropriate community agencies that may be able to assist.

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Diapers
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Helps administer emergency general relief for Veterans in need. Assists legal resident, indigent, honorably discharged Veterans, their spouses, widows, and dependent children.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Temporary Financial Assistance
Provides eligible applicants with limited financial help for basic needs.
Provides rent, utility assistance, and emergency financial support to people living with HIV/AIDS.

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Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Offers a full continuum of HIV services from HIV and STD testing to HIV medical treatment and care management. For a comprehensive list of services visit the website.

PREVENTION AND TESTING: free HIV and STD testing. Free safer-sex supplies are available as well as bleach kits for sterilizing needles. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis/Post-exposure Prophylaxis education and access (medications that significantly reduce the risk of becoming infected when taken as directed).

MEDICAL CARE: Comprehensive primary care and HIV specialty care.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE offers assistance when other community resources are exhausted. People living with HIV may qualify for emergency assistance from this fund. This service is intended to be temporary financial assistance.

CASE MANAGEMENT will work with clients individually to determine their needs, may assist clients in applying for these programs: Housing Assistance, Transportation, AIDS Drug Assistance Program,Disability, Medicaid, Food Stamps,General Relief, WIC, FIP, and others. Call for details.

MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM provides individuals living with HIV/AIDS culturally relevant psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, accepting environment by a therapist experienced in the complex issues associated with HIV/AIDS.

SUPPORT & COUNSELING GROUPS for people living with HIV, persons testing HIV positive, family and friends. Call for information on meeting times and locations.

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General Counseling Services
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Temporary Financial Assistance
Case/Care Management
Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
AIDS/HIV Clinics
Prescription Medication Services
Disease/Disability Information
HIV Testing
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
Emergency assistance for rent and utilities is available. Emergency assistance is limited to once every 12 months.

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

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

When funds are available, one-time financial assistance is available for emergency situations for medications, housing, food, utilities, etc.

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Temporary Financial Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
A needs-based program based on income and family size. Qualified applicants may receive assistance with rent, utilities, non-narcotic prescription medications, and food vouchers.
Provides rent, utility assistance, and emergency financial support to people living with HIV/AIDS.

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Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Outreach Counselors work to connect seniors and disabled individuals, with emphasis on those with lower incomes, with those programs that will help them to remain independent. These programs include Benefit Access Applications. SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program), Real Estate tax reductions, Medicare Part D counseling. SNAP, LIHEAP, and other state and federal programs, Assistance with hearing, A small reserve of funds for occasional GAP funding for emergency needs.

Categories

Case/Care Management
Eye Care
Medicare Information/Counseling
Medical Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance