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Emergency/Crisis Assistance | Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA)

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Resource Name:Emergency/Crisis Assistance | Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA)

address

115 South Kentucky, Greenup, IL 62428

Eligibility

Must meet income requirements, for rent assistance, applicant must have an eviction notice from the landlord, call for water assistance

Required documents

Proof of income for past 90 days for all family members, photo ID for applicant, Social Security cards for all family members, others upon request

Hours

Mon 10 am-6 pm, Tue-Fri 8 am-4 pm
(217) 921-5505

Voice

·

Main Phone

Application process

Call, visit in person, or schedule an appointment for services

Fees

None

Service area

Clark County, IL Coles County, IL Crawford County, IL Cumberland County, IL Douglas County, IL Edgar County, IL Jasper County, IL Lawrence County, IL Richland County, IL

Financial assistance available (when funding is available) to income eligible applicants who have suffered a loss of income through an event that was out of their control. These funds can be used to pay one month rent (no deposits) for those in danger of being evicted from their home due to nonpayment of rent. Assistance is also available to help with water bills.

Date of Last Formal Update

04/25/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA)

Provides critical support programs for those in need.