When individuals are in crisis and cannot find their way, they provide basic necessities and help them find the path to self-sufficiency. W work with families to help map out solutions to their problems so that they can regain their dignity. They provide guidance, case management, referral and advocacy. They also may provide food, clothing and household vouchers, rent and utility assistance, or special food baskets and gifts during the holiday seasons. People in crisis need someone who cares and that is why they are here. * The Springfield Area Office also provides transportation assistance. * This program generates no client fees for support, so donations are always needed. * In 2008, 21,953 clients were assisted through their Crisis Assistance programs throughout the diocese. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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CSBG is designed to provide services that assist low-income people to attain the skills, knowledge, and motivation necessary to achieve self-sufficiency. Components of the program include: Rental assistance, emergency dental services, short-term prescription medication, emergency summer fans; economic development loans to small businesses; scholarships for higher education. Maximum Income Guidelines: 125% - Emergency Services (CSBG) .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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Counties served: Sangamon County(Heartland CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Danielle Gude .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Security Deposits, Utility Assistance .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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*Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program* On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program. Grantees may provide rental assistance or services to eligible program participants who are residing or would like to reside outside their jurisdiction. They may also fund ubgrantees that serve persons outside of the jurisdiction, subgrantees that are located outside of the jurisdiction, and subgrantees that serve multiple jurisdictions. A grantee may establish more stringent requirements, such as requiring that HPRP funds be spent within the jurisdiction or establishing a residency requirement,but HUD is not setting these requirements. Counties served:Kane County .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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*Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program* On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program. Grantees may provide rental assistance or services to eligible program participants who are residing or would like to reside outside their jurisdiction. They may also fund ubgrantees that serve persons outside of the jurisdiction, subgrantees that are located outside of the jurisdiction, and subgrantees that serve multiple jurisdictions. A grantee may establish more stringent requirements, such as requiring that HPRP funds be spent within the jurisdiction or establishing a residency requirement,but HUD is not setting these requirements. Counties served:St. Clair County .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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