Emergency Financial Assistance | Salvation Army Heartland Division - Ottawa
516 West Madison Street, Ottawa, IL 61350
Salvation Army Heartland Division - Ottawa
Eligibility
Open to northern LaSalle County region, must complete application and qualify; for electricity and gas assistance must apply through LIHEAP first
Required documents
For rent/mortgage assistance: completed rental assistance application, photo ID, utility bill as proof of residence, bank statement or cash card printout for last 30 days, proof of income/unemployment letter/ss letter/disability letter, we provide letter to give to landlord and W9 form completed by landlord
for utility assistance: completed utility assistance application, photo ID, bill that needs to be paid, bank statement or cash card printout for last 30 days and proof of employment/income
(815) 433-0789
Voice·
Main Phone
Email[email protected]
Application process
Come to office to complete or pick up application
Fees
None
Service area
Ottawa, IL
Financial assistance for mortgage, rent, or utilities, including water bill, if qualified. Do not provide security deposit or first month's rent. Do not help with utilities that have been turned off.
Last Assured
04/23/2026
Providing organization
Salvation Army Heartland Division - Ottawa
Offers emergency financial assistance, including rent, utilities (must apply with LIHEAP first), and emergency food pantry.