EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | C.E.F.S. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION

220 West Franklin, Taylorville, IL 62568

Eligibility

Open to those who meet income guidelines

Required documents

Upon request

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

(217) 342-2193

Voice

https://www.cefseoc.org

[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call local outreach office for further assistance

Fees

None

Service area

Effingham County, Illinois
Christian County, Illinois
Fayette County, Illinois
Clay County, Illinois
Shelby County, Illinois
Moultrie County, Illinois
Montgomery County, Illinois

Description

Offers help with limited financial assistance (as funding allows) for basic needs such as rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, and more.

Clients must participate in ongoing case management.

Date of Last Formal Update

02/04/2026

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

What's Here

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

Providing organization

C.E.F.S. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION

Nonprofit community action agency that develops, implements, and evaluates social service programs to assist economically and socially disadvantaged people.