EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Offers assistance when funding is available, to individuals and families who are past due on their rent or utility payments and are at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless due to a recent financial crisis affecting their ability to pay housing costs. If funding available, may also be able to help with car repair assistance.
Date of Last Formal Update
04/29/2025
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211 Nebraska
Physical Address
219 North Central, Gilman, IL 60938
Hours
Mon 7:30 am - 4 pm; Tue 7:30 am - 4 pm; Wed 7:30 am - 4 pm; Thu 7:30 am - 4 pm; Fri 7:30 am - 4 pm;
Voice
Website
Application process
Call or email to obtain an application, may submit application for assistance on the website when funding is available
Fee
None
Required documents
Income for past 30 days for everyone in the household (if no income, then written verification of how financial obligations are met), signed lease, SNAP benefits information, Social Security cards for everyone in household, documentation of a related emergency (eviction notice, evidence of unsafe environment, evidence of new and improved housing)
Eligibility
Open to residents of Ford, Iroquois, or Vermillion County who have an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines
Languages
English
Service area
Iroquois County, Illinois
Vermilion County, Illinois
Ford County, Illinois
Agency info
EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Provides critical support programs for those in need.