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EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

114 North 3rd Street, Watseka, IL 60970

Eligibility

Open to residents of Ford, Iroquois, or Vermillion County who have an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines

Required documents

Income for past 30 days for everyone in the household (if no income, then written verification of how financial obligations are met), signed lease, SNAP benefits information, Social Security cards for everyone in household, documentation of a related emergency (eviction notice, evidence of unsafe environment, evidence of new and improved housing)

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
https://www.commaction.org

Languages

English

Application process

Call or email to obtain an application, may submit application for assistance on the website when funding is available

Fees

None

Service area

Vermilion County, Illinois
Iroquois County, Illinois
Ford County, Illinois

Description

Offers assistance when funding is available, 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.

Providing organization

EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Provides critical support programs for those in need.