EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD

5141 West Bull Valley Road, Mchenry, IL 60050

Eligibility

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 (that is, caller must have continued income to address future bills), Lease/Utility must be in caller's name, Available once per year

Required documents

Proof of residence

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

(815) 344-6956

Voice

(779) 210-8701

Voice - Main | Counseling Program

https://catholiccharities.rockforddiocese.org/services/emergency-assistance/

[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call for more information

Fees

None

Service area

Kane County, Illinois
Boone County, Illinois
Mchenry County, Illinois
Carroll County, Illinois
Whiteside County, Illinois
Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Ogle County, Illinois
Lee County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois
Dekalb County, Illinois

Description

Offers limited emergency assistance for, rent (last $100), utilities (last $75), diapers, other basic needs (such as hygiene products) for individuals and families who are experiencing economic hardship, assistance based on an immediate precipitating event, refers callers to appropriate community agencies that may be able to assist.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/24/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

What's Here

Utility Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Diapers Temporary Financial Assistance Personal/Grooming Needs

Providing organization

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD

Faith-based agency providing basic needs assistance.