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General Assistance provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Polk County.

RENTAL ASSISTANCE (Potential First Month's Rent Assistance as well) may be available to those in need. For First Month's Rent - Must be able to prove the following - property must have a valid housing certificate, must be able to show that housing is affordable, utilities must be set up in applicants name and if newly employed, must provide 2-3 check stubs.

**FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE: November 1-April 30 anyone seeking help for Electric MUST go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP. Must have a disconnect notice and 12 month billing and payment history from the utility company. For water help - call to check on availability of funds.

CREMATION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available to those who meet the income guidelines.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE may be available to those that need assistance with beds, refrigerators or stoves.

MEDICAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available for medical supplies (no longer helps with prescription costs) and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments.

MORTGAGE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to those needing help with their mortgage payment.

PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to assist elderly (aged 65 and older) and disabled homeowners who may qualify for suspension of property taxes.

TRAVELER'S ASSISTANCE may provide transient transportation expenses to person stranded in Polk County for 24 hours or less. Applicant may be eligible if they are not a resident of Polk County and is traveling to another destination where he/she has family or other housing available to them.

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Transportation Expense Assistance
General Appliance Provision
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Property Tax Payment Assistance
Furniture
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Travelers Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.

**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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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance

Administers the General Assistance Program. Eligible clients may receive a maximum of $347 per month towards rent, utilities (MidAmerican or City of Rock Island), personal needs and food. Vouchers are issued to clients and checks are mailed to the rental property owners. All rental properties must be registered with the City of Rock Island.

Typically, clients are single, unemployed or applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) and have no other means of financial self-support. The application process can take up to 30 days.

In February or March, the Township usually receives a grant for help to families by paying one month's rent or mortgage. The maximum grant is $450.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
General Relief

Provides mortgage assistance. Individuals must have a default letter either from the bank or the individual that property is being purchased from.

Provides an additional pay intended to help service members pay for housing based on the housing costs in local civilian housing markets when government quarters are not provided. The allowance a service member receives is based on their rank, the housing location, and whether or not the service member has dependents.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
General Housing Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.

**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.

Categories

Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance

Offers assistance to individuals and families in Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties who are past due on their rent or mortgage and 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.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Assists Polk County honorably discharged veterans, their wives, widows, and dependent children. Financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or house payments, utilities and food. Assistance may also be provided for glasses and funeral expenses

APPLICATIONS/ADMISSIONS into Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown for disabled veterans and/or spouse.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Medical Expense Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Homeless Prevention Services including assistance with rent payments and utility bills. Deposit assistance is available if funding allows. All payments are made directly to landlords/providers. Short-term emergency lodging is also available through hotel vouchers when funds and space allow.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, approved case management, and approved supportive services directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible individuals and families located in Kendall County who are in danger of eviction, foreclosure, or homelessness or are currently homeless.

Eligible individuals in Grundy County can contact We Care of Grundy County at (815) 942-6389

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Case/Care Management
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Helps with partial rent/mortgage and utility payments to qualifying individuals.

Backpack/school supplies (Stuff the Bus).

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
School Supplies
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Centralized Financial Assistance is open to anyone in Linn County that needs help with financial assistance (e.g. rent, mortgage, utilities, etc.). Local area agencies that help with financial assistance in the Linn County area are transitioning to a Centralized Financial Assistance center that can help direct residents of Linn County to the appropriate financial assistance resources in their area. This is a collaborative effort between United Way of East Central Iowa, Linn County, Waypoint and local community agencies.

If you need help with rent, utilites or mortgage in the Linn County area you MUST call the Centralized Financial Assistance number to get help from the following participating agencies:
  • Linn County General Assistance
  • Salvation Army
  • Metro Catholic Outreach
  • Family Promise
  • Helping Hands
  • Willis Dady
  • Marion Cares

Please note: Waypoint is reaching back out to those that leave a message with their request for help within 48 hours. Please make sure voicemails are set up and/or empty in case Waypoint calls you back and needs to leave you a message. If you would like to email your help request you can send an email to: [email protected]

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Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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Veteran Benefits Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
County Government Departments/Offices
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities.

Emergency services to homeless and other individuals in need, including motel vouchers.

Food pantry.

Gas vouchers.

Prescription expense assistance.

Money management education.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Community Action Agencies
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Food Pantries
Homeless Shelter
Food Stamps/SNAP
Rent Payment Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Medical Expense Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent, mortgage interests payments, utilities, burial expense and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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Veteran Burial Benefits
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Mortgage Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices

Helps active military members with delinquent financial matters including rent/mortgage assistance, utility bill assistance, food assistance, and auto repairs.

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Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.

**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.

Categories

Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities.

Emergency services to homeless and other individuals in need, including motel vouchers.

Food pantry.

Gas vouchers.

Prescription expense assistance.

Money management education.

Categories

Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Community Action Agencies
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Food Pantries
Homeless Shelter
Food Stamps/SNAP
Rent Payment Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling

Provides emergency assistance for utilities, housing, and gas vouchers. Consideration may be given to other emergencies to determine if it is a necessity. Does not assist with housing/utility deposits.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.

**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.

Categories

Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.

**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.

Categories

Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance