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Mt. Laurel Church of God

Address:
1295 Piketown Rd
West Hanover Township, PA 17112
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.mtlaurelcog.org

Services:
The Church can only assist residents in the West Hanover and Lower Paxton Townships in the Harrisburg area. Limited financial assistance based on completion of a screening application and review by a Mission Commission Volunteers as available. The Church will pay up to $500 in a calendar year for rental assistance, first month’s rent, heating bills, electric bills or water bills or car payments, car insurance payments, etc.

Hours:
Monday and Tuesday, 8:00am to 12:00pm

Eligibility:
Anyone

Rockford Township Town Clerk

Address:
119 N Church St # 400
Rockford, IL 61101
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.twp.rockford.il.us

Services:
Emergency financial assistance for Rockford families and seniors. Bus passes may be available for newly employed people, up to their first paycheck.

Eligibility:
- Rockford residents.

Lifescape Community Services

Address:
705 Kilburn Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
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Website:
http://www.rockfordil.gov/human-services.aspx

Services:
Lifescape's SeniorAssist program provides information and assistance to persons age 60 or older to access needed services or benefits to retain or attain self-sufficiency or independence. These services may include: energy assistance, pharmaceutical assistance, housing assistance, resolution of issues with Medicare or social security, apply for Medicare D or resolve issues with Medicare D plan, find assistance for home repairs or other needs that threaten the person's independence, referrals for services such as homemakers, home health aid, counseling, etc. Follow-up is part of service.

Eligibility:
Age 60 or older. Eligibility requirements for some benefits are determined by the particular benefit that SeniorAssist may help participants to access.

Catholic Charities

Address:
554 S Main St
Belvidere, IL 61008
Map & Directions

Website:
http://catholiccharities.rockforddiocese.org

Services:
Catholic Charities offers limited emergency assistance for rent, utilities, food, diapers, and other basic needs for individuals and families who are experiencing economic hardship. Emergency Assistance Program personnel can also refer callers to appropriate community agencies that may be able to assist them.

Hours:
Mon-Thu, 10:15 am - 5:00 pm.

Eligibility:
Limited financial assistance based on an immediate precipitating event. Individuals 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.

Alden Township Garage

Address:
8515 Alden Rd
Harvard, IL 60033
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.alden-township.org

Services:
Emergency financial assistance is available for life-threatening situations (rent, utilities, prescriptions, etc.). Can receive help once every 12 months.

St Joseph Ministry Center

Address:
101 Church Blvd
Harvard, IL 60033
Map & Directions

Website:
http://stjosephharvard.org/home/contact-us

Services:
After receiving a phone call from a person in need, 2 members will make a home visit and provide emergency assistance, i.e. rent, utilities, medicine, etc. Calls will be returned within a few days after voicemail is left.

Hours:
No set operation hours; leave message on answering machine.

Eligibility:
No eligibility requirements.

Riley Twp Garage

Address:
24019 Grange Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.rileytwp.com

Services:
Emergency financial assistance may be available for electric, water, or rent.

Hours:
M-F, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Eligibility:
Must be past-due or have a shut off or eviction notice. This is only a preventative service, so it cannot help with security deposits or reconnecting utilities.

Marengo Twp Supervisor

Address:
4010 IL-23
Marengo, IL 60152
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.marengotownship.com

Services:
Emergency Assistance is considered for “short-term” (generally for less than one month) assistance in meeting basic living needs for those requiring immediate emergency help. May be helped once per calendar year if eligible.

Eligibility:
Must be a Marengo Township resident and the qualifying need for Emergency Assistance is determined by the applicant’s ability to prove that a situation exists that could otherwise compromise one's immediate safety, security, health, or well-being.

Seneca Twp Assessor

Address:
16506 Garden Valley Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
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Website:
http://www.senecatownship.com

Services:
Emergency assistance is available for rent and utilities. Can receive help once a year.

Eligibility:
Must have applied for other state assistance programs (TANF, SSI/SSDI, unemployment, etc.). Must have eviction or shut-off notice.

Hartland Township Assessor

Address:
15813 Nelson Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
Map & Directions

Website:
http://townships.toi.org/hartlandtownship

Services:
Hartland Township provides emergency assistance for life-threatening situations as a last resort (rent, utilities, etc.).

Eligibility:
Can receive assistance once in a calendar year.