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Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Categories

Homeless Diversion Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Categories

Homeless Diversion Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals and families with up to two (2) months' payment of a security deposit, utility deposit, past due rent, past due mortgage or past due utility. Along with the partial financial assistance, customers also receive one on one support.

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Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Deptartment of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

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

When funding allows, may be able to help with limited financial assistance for basic needs such as childcare payments, rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, car repairs, transportation, prescription costs, etc., through the Community Services Block Grant. Eligibility requirements will apply, and ongoing case management will be required. Contact your local County Outreach Office for more information.

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Personal/Grooming Needs
Child Care Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Deptartment of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Categories

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

Provides financial and support services to Veteran families that are homeless or imminently at risk of being homeless. The goal is to stabilize the families in housing, while providing on-going support as needed to sustain independent living. Services may include rental and utility deposits and limited assistance, some moving costs and emergency supplies, case management services, transportation assistance, assistance in obtaining VA benefits and other public benefits.

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Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Indigent Transportation
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Moving Expense Assistance
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Deptartment of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Categories

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

Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, medical expenses, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

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Mental Health Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Case/Care Management
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Comprehensive Information and Referral

Provides rent, rent deposit, and utility assistance for people who are in a homeless situation. Case management services are also available as part of this program.

Homeless Case Manager Counties and Contact Information:

Lyn Carlen - Housing Coordinator 217-923-3113 ext. 274, cell 217-208-9175

Courtney Arnold - Cumberland and Edgar County Case Manager 217-921-5505 ext. 276, cell 217-549-115

Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manger 217-961-0831 ext. 405, cell 217-549-1081

Honey Arnold - Coles and Douglas County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 602, cell 217-549-2463

Greg Ridenhour - Coles County Case Manager 217-500-3120 ext. 585, cell 217-549-4122

Romana Rodriquez - Crawford, Lawrence, and Richland Counties Case Manager 618-395-5505 ext. 264, cell 217-508-8070

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Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides rent payment assistance for households with an eviction notice and utility assistance for households with a utility disconnect.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Agency of last resort for financial help with rent, rent deposit, and utilities.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
General Relief

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Categories

Homeless Diversion Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance

Homelessness prevention services and assistance for individuals and families with children who are in danger of experiencing homelessness within the next 14 days. Program may assist with utility bills and deposits, and rental bills and deposits.

Provides wrap-around case management.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
CommUnity is able to help with security deposits on new housing within Iowa City city limits. Call for further information.

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Categories

Homeless Diversion Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance

Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. The goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

Categories

Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Work Clothing
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Case/Care Management
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Rental Deposit Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Limited funding sometimes available for vehicle repair, minor home repairs and dental work.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

Categories

Case/Care Management
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Work Clothing
Dental Care
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Connects youth and families to resources and support. Navigators help "fill gaps" by helping agencies partner around a common goal or by utilizing flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Community Prevention reduces unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. Coordinates existing resources and matches participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

Categories

Rental Deposit Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Work Clothing
Medical Expense Assistance

COUNCIL BLUFFS OFFICE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (12/2/2024, Pat). Please visit office at 2401 Lake Street in Omaha.


Homeless prevention, rental counseling, housing assistance and advocacy to assist persons to avoid homelessness and locate permanent housing.

ELIGIBILITY:
-- Household must have eviction notice (rent) or shut-off notice (utilities - no funds for Black Hills Energy)

-- Household must be at or below 30%-50% of area median income

-- Household must meet both of the following conditions:
No appropriate subsequent housing options have been identified
AND
The household lacks the financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in its existing housing (i.e. without this assistance, the household would become homeless)

Categories

Utility Deposit Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides limited rent or rent deposit assistance to those in need.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Categories

Homeless Diversion Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance

Provides medical and financial assistance including: rent and rental deposit assistance, assisted living financial assistance with a written statement from physician indicating client is in need of that level of care. Medical care provided through the Primary Health Care Clinic or authorized by clinic physician. Bus passes at a reduced rate and personal hygiene vouchers. Burial (cremation) expenses.

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Transportation Expense Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
General Relief
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals and families with up to two (2) months' payment of a security deposit, utility deposit, past due rent, past due mortgage or past due utility. Along with the partial financial assistance, customers also receive one on one support.

Categories

Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance