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GENERAL ASSISTANCE | EAST CENTRAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL ASSOCIATION

7600 Commerce Park, Dubuque, IA 52002

Eligibility

Open to low income individuals in need

Required documents

Call for details

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4 pm Tue 8 am - 4 pm Wed 8 am - 4 pm Thu 8 am - 4 pm Fri 8 am - 4 pm
(563) 589-7840

Voice - Main | Veteran's Assistance

(563) 583-1394

Voice - After Hours | Dubuque Rescue Mission

(833) 587-8322

Voice - Main | Coordinated Entry Access Point

https://www.dubuquecountyiowa.gov/551/General-Assistance

Languages

English

Application process

Must have been referred by a Coordinated Entry partner agency

Fees

None

Service area

Dubuque County, Iowa

Description

Provides short-term monetary help to Dubuque County very low income residents in financial crisis.

Persons interested in rent or utility assistance should first contact ECIA (East Central intergovernmental Association) at 1-833-587-8322 before completing a General Assistance application. ECIA is the Coordinated Entry agency in Dubuque County for persons in need of rent or utility assistance, and will assist in directing persons to assistance resources.

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

Persons interested in burial assistance should contact the Dubuque County Veterans Affairs office at (563) 589-7840.

Providing organization

EAST CENTRAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL ASSOCIATION

Provides services and programs for community and economic development.