Emergency Assistance Program | Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockford
Resource Name:Emergency Assistance Program | Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockford
address
521 South State Street, Suite 2, Belvidere, IL 61008
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockford - Belvidere
Eligibility
Must reside within the Diocese of Rockford, assistance has to provide some type of resolution to the emergency, either independently or in collaboration with case management from other social service agencies (that is, caller must have continued income to address future bills), lease/utility must be in caller's name, available once per year
Required documents
Proof of residence
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
(815) 544-5434
Voice
·Main Phone
(779) 210-8701
Voice
·Alternate Phone
Application process
Complete application online, call for more information
Fees
None
Service area
Boone County, IL
Carroll County, IL
Dekalb County, IL
Jo Daviess County, IL
Kane County, IL
Lee County, IL
Mchenry County, IL
Ogle County, IL
Stephenson County, IL
Whiteside County, IL
Winnebago County, IL
Offers limited emergency assistance for, rent (last $100), utilities (last $75), diapers, other basic needs (such as hygiene products) for individuals and families who are experiencing economic hardship, assistance based on an immediate precipitating event, refers callers to appropriate community agencies that may be able to assist.
Last Assured
05/11/2026
Providing organization
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockford
Faith-based agency providing basic needs assistance.