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Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, mortgage, and life-saving prescription medications to those that meet income guidelines.

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.

Provides housing stability support for residents of Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties who are at risk of eviction or losing essential services. Through federal and state funding, can help local households with rent, mortgage, or utility payments to prevent homelessness.

Assistance is not guaranteed and is based on available funding. Priority may be given to households with children, seniors, or individuals with disabilities.

Financial assistance is available for mortgage/rent payments, utilities, or car repairs.

Provides emergency assistance:

-- Rent

-- Utilities.

-- Mortgage.

-- Medicine.

-- Temporary financial 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

Provides assistance with rent, mortgage, and utilities. To receive help, funds must be available, and individuals must qualify according to grant requirements.

Cross Outreach is an outreach program established to assist people in crisis with basic survival needs. Can offer a one-time gift toward the payment of mortgage as time and funding permits.

Does not assist with car gas.

2026 Intake Dates are always on the 3rd Monday of each month, 8 am-8 pm.

Provides assistance to veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits, including compensation or pension claims, and benefits available through federal, state, or local laws. Offers emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, burial benefits, transportation assistance (bus tokens) and food.

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

Provides emergency financial assistance to those who qualify. Assistance includes rent, mortgage and utility payment assistance, and the cost of life saving prescription medications.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits and burial 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, including burial benefits.

Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.

Offers rent and mortgage payment assistance for individuals with income experiencing a temporary crisis beyond their control.

Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.

Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.

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.

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.

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.

Provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, mortgage, medications, and other needs.

Provides limited fixed rate benefits consisting of the bare necessities of life such as shelter, utilities, and food allowances. Offers short term support only. Temporary financial assistance may consist of:
- Rent/mortgage payments
- Utility payments
- Food/family essentials
- Indigent burial expenses
- Miscellaneous disability care expenses
- Transportation (bus tokens)
- Homeless/Transitional housing referrals
- Other assistance as needed and as available

Helps with partial rent/mortgage and utility payments to qualifying individuals.

Backpack/school supplies (Stuff the Bus).

Provides financial assistance designed for households with dependent children or individuals exceeding General Assistance budget guidelines and have an emergent need, such housing late payment or eviction notice, utility late payment or disconnect notice, or verified homelessness

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, utilities, burial expense and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Provides assistance to discharged veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits, including compensation or pension claims, as well as benefits available under federal, state, or local laws. Services may include emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, burial benefits, transportation assistance (bus tokens) and food.

Provides short-term rental, mortgage, utility, and food assistance to stabilize households and prevent homelessness. The program prioritizes families with children, seniors, survivors of violence, and individuals with chronic conditions.