EMERGENCY/CRISIS ASSISTANCE | EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY (ERBA)

696 Castle Drive, Charleston, IL 61920

Eligibility

Must meet income requirements, for rent assistance, applicant must have an eviction notice from the landlord, call for water assistance

Required documents

Proof of income for past 90 days for all family members, photo ID for applicant, Social Security cards for all family members, others upon request

Hours

Mon 10 am - 6 pm Tue 8 am - 4 pm Wed 8 am - 4 pm Thu 8 am - 4 pm Fri 8 am - 4 pm

(217) 500-3120

Voice

https://www.erbainc.org/csbg/

Languages

English

Application process

Call, visit in person, or schedule an appointment for services

Fees

None

Service area

Clark County, Illinois
Edgar County, Illinois
Lawrence County, Illinois
Richland County, Illinois
Cumberland County, Illinois
Coles County, Illinois
Jasper County, Illinois
Crawford County, Illinois

Description

Financial assistance available (when funding is available) to income eligible applicants who have suffered a loss of income through an event that was out of their control. These funds can be used to pay one month rent (no deposits) for those in danger of being evicted from their home due to nonpayment of rent. Assistance is also available to help with water bills.

What's Here

Utility Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance

Providing organization

EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY (ERBA)

Provides critical support programs for those in need.