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Emergency Services provides cash assistance to income-eligible clients facing a one-time emergency. These services may include but are not limited to those individuals and families that are in need of help with rental and shelter assistance; gas, light, and other utilities assistance; and mortgage payment assistance. KCCSI also offers crisis intervention and case management services to those individuals and families who are facing homelessness. A range of services are considered, including motel assistance or referral to a local shelter. If funds are available, KCCSI is also able to help with first month's rent if a client in need can cover the security deposit.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Temporary Financial Assistance
Homeless Motel Vouchers
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Distributes emergency hotel vouchers for those unable to stay in a shelter due to family size or medical conditions when funding is available.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) - Rapid Re-Housing Program: Assist homeless individuals and families in gaining or maintaining housing. Homeless Prevention Program: Assist individuals and families with one-time assistance with rent/deposit to prevent homelessness . Voucher Shelter: Assist individuals with voucher shelter in an emergency to prevent homelessness.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Emergency grants to help prevent eviction or find emergency shelter for homeless individuals.
Emergency housing in times of dangerous weather, personal tragedy, or natural disaster.
Emergency grants to help prevent eviction or find emergency shelter for homeless individuals.
- Coordinated Point of Entry: Acts as a centralized hub for all people experiencing homelessness in McLean County. During business hours, callers experiencing homelessness should typically be transferred to Homeless Services. Homeless individuals and families may also be directed to Coordinated Entry to be placed on a housing-related prioritization list. - Outreach for the Homeless: Provides assessment and linkage for people who are HUD homeless. Administers funds for direct services through case managers at the local shelters. Helps in obtaining a birth certificate and ID cards for clients seeking a clearance card in order to stay at one of the local shelters. Can sometimes assist with relocations, bus tokens for medical appointments, and homeless verifications. Completes VI-SPDAT housing assessments with clients in order to add them to the Prioritization List. - Motel funds may be available to homeless families when no other emergency shelter can be found.

Services

Outreach Programs
Birth Certificates
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Identification Cards
Emergency grants to help prevent eviction or find emergency shelter for homeless individuals.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) - Rapid Re-Housing Program: Assist homeless individuals and families in gaining or maintaining housing. Homeless Prevention Program: Assist individuals and families with one-time assistance with rent/deposit to prevent homelessness . Voucher Shelter: Assist individuals with voucher shelter in an emergency to prevent homelessness.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Emergency grants to help prevent eviction or find emergency shelter for homeless individuals.
Provides the following homeless services for individuals and families: - Intensive case management services. - Emergency shelter program. - Emergency motel vouchers.
Salem Ministerial Alliance provides funds for rent, utilities, and prescriptions. Other emergency situations may also be considered, but are not guaranteed. May be able to provide motel vouchers depending on circumstances. Limit of $200 per year for financial assistance or 3 nights per year for motel vouchers.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Prescription Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Emergency shelter can be provided for homeless families for a short period of time when funds are available.
Tuscola Area Ministerial Alliance will help travelers stranded in Tuscola with gas money, food, and lodging if needed.

Services

Transportation Expense Assistance
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Emergency grants to help prevent eviction or find emergency shelter for homeless individuals.
Emergency grants to help prevent eviction or find emergency shelter for homeless individuals.
Depending on available funds, vouchers are available for one-night lodging for transients only (those passing through the community). Can also provide a very small amount of gas (enough to get to the next town) and one meal.

Services

Homeless Motel Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance