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A program that helps people get insurance or keep insurance they already have by paying for the premiums.

Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.

The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)." When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).

Provides a monthly income for individuals to be used to pay for food, rent/shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, or other items considered essential.

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Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Clothing Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance

- CAREGIVER AND SELF-CARE HUDDLES: These 30-minute retreats are a relaxing and rejuvenating pause for survivors and caregivers. Learn to find inner calm and a connection to others. Caregiver Huddle meets every Wednesday morning on Zoom, Self-Care Huddle meets early evening on Tuesdays on Zoom.

- COMPANION COUNSELING: Companion counseling services are a combination of generous listening and compassionate presence. Schedule a telephone, Zoom or in-person conversation during the week.

- SUPPORT GROUPS: Join others on the cancer journey by connecting in a support group. Meetings are facilitated by Carolyn Ettinger and are offered in a hybrid fashion (in person and on Zoom).

- MOVEMENT CLASSES: Held twice a month in person and on Zoom. Linda Robicheau, instructor.

- LEARNING CIRCLES: Through healing and discovery circles, Wings of Hope affirms that we all have our own healing powers. The circles provide a safe and supportive environment where anyone can explore and engage in their own healing.

- GUIDED IMAGERY: This evidence-based meditation technique promotes relaxation and healing. Streaming audios are available online.

- HEALING GARDEN PROGRAMMING: In addition to opportunities for individual healing in our indoor garden space, Wings collaborates with community experts to offer complementary medicine programs on a monthly basis.

- HOPE CHEST RENEWAL ROOM: Provides free wigs, hats and other practical care items.

- HEALING TOUCH: A certified Healing Touch Practitioner provides therapy that works with each person's energy field to support their natural ability to heal. Gentle Touch assists in balancing the individual's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

- HOPE PROGRAM: The cost of treatment can be overwhelming. Wings of Hope provides vouchers to assist qualified patients with symptom management medications, nutritional supplements, transportation assistance and home medical equipment.

- WINGSOFHOPE.ORG: Register by phone or by email.

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Health/Disability Related Counseling
Disease/Disability Information
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

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 for Veterans and their dependents. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.


Provides rides to medical appointments to the VA Hospital in either Knoxville or Des Moines. Call at least 5 days ahead with the date of appointment and the time and location.

***Please note our transportation is not handicap accessible***

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Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Retirement Benefits
Food Vouchers

The program will assist customers needing health or dental assistance, up to $300, with vision screenings, prescription payments, prescribed lift chairs, hearing aid assistance, dental cleanings/services, etc.

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

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Temporary Financial Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent 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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Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Food Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance

Provides emergency assistance:

- Rent

- Utilities

- Mortgage

- Medicine

- Temporary financial assistance

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Temporary Financial Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Financial assistance offered for rent, utilities, and shelter, if you qualify. Referrals to food pantries also available.



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General Relief
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Locates and pays for medical services to children with major medical problems. Child must be medically and financially eligible. Diagnostic services can be considered.

Services includes payment for medical care, hospitalization, specific equipment, and other services. Potential Disabled Children's Program services include transportation, lodging, and respite care.

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.

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

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.

Categories

Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Food Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance

Basic Needs Assistance Program is designed to meet the emergency needs of low-income persons age 18-59 years with a disability and adults over 60 with or without a disability. Funds are available for material aid: for emergency needs such as rent payment assistance, utility bills, eyeglasses, prescription medications, and minor home repairs. The limit for a request is $400 every 2 years. If a service or funds are available elsewhere the assistance will not be approved until all resources have been explored. Assistance can only be issued when funding is available.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
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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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.

The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)." When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).

Prescription drug discount card program through FamilyWize.Org.
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

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

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

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance

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

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Limited funds for camps, respite care, disability-related items when no other funding is available.

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

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Case/Care Management
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Work Clothing
Medical Expense Assistance
Provides general assistance which helps aid with emergency food assistance, shelter, utilities, medical services and burial.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Offers financial assistance for hospital bills to families who are enduring financial burdens due to the loss of a child because of a miscarriage or a stillbirth.

Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.

The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)." When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).