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Provides energy assistance for eligible low income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households, or directly to renters if the utility costs are included in their rent.

Some applicants may qualify for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), where an eligible client pays a percentage of their income, receives a monthly benefit towards their utility bill, and receives a reduction in overdue payments for every on-time payment they make by the bill due date. Contact for more information.

If the homeowner's furnace is not working or is dangerous or emitting carbon monoxide into the household, LIHEAP may be able to provide a furnace repair or replacement. Contact for more information.

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals in Will County, who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

• Beginning October 1, accepting applications for elderly, age 60 years and older and/or disabled household member
• Beginning November 1, accepting applications for households with children under the age of six years
• General public can apply for assistance starting December 1-May 31, or until funds are depleted whichever comes first

Animal services, including aid to surrendered animals and finding adoptive homes for the animals. Agency is volunteer-run.

Seniors can come in for Creative Senior Connections classes or have a Creativity on Wheels (COW) box delivered every other month. COW participants receive follow-up phone calls after receiving their boxes.

• Storm water management
• Sandbag distribution during emergency flooding
• Roadside mowing and tree trimming
• Snowplowing and ice control
• Street light and traffic sign maintenance

Offers early childhood education to children through the local school district. Half-day or full-day schedules may be available.

Workforce development through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Provides job training and job-seeking assistance to economically disadvantaged persons, dislocated workers, and youth.

Offers education of understanding dementia, how to effectively communicate with individuals with dementia, assist individuals with activities of daily living, problem solving for those who exhibit challenging behavior, fundamentals of dementia care, safe environments, and managing the activities of a person living with dementia. Services include social workers, nurses, physicians, physical therapist, occupational therapist, respiratory therapist, speech language pathologist, physician assistants, podiatrists, clinical psychologists, optometrists, and counselors.