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Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Services

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

Services

Medical Expense Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Rental Deposit Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Work Clothing
Rent Payment Assistance
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Case/Care Management
Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

Services

Case/Care Management
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Work Clothing
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

Provides assistance to help prevent homelessness, including, but not limited to:
- Emergency rent assistance for families in imminent danger of eviction
- Security deposits or first month's rent to help a family move into permanent housing in order to divert homelessness
- Emergency financial assistance to prevent housing foreclosure
- Referrals to other services to help prevent homelessness

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals and families with up to two (2) months' payment of a security deposit, utility deposit, past due rent, past due mortgage or past due utility. Along with the partial financial assistance, customers also receive one on one support.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Assists with rent, rent deposit, mortgage, and utility bills for households impacted by COVID. Anyone who receives funding will be offered 3-6 months of case management.

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides low-income clients with rent and security deposit assistance to help a household maintain housing. To qualify for this program the client needs to be behind on their rent and the landlord has to have served them a legal eviction notice. The client will also be required to have some type of income (employment, social security, TANF, unemployment, etc.) to qualify for assistance. Babysitting (or some other type of working) for cash will NOT be accepted as income. A client can only be assisted every two years through this program.

Transitional Housing is designed to move homeless families from streets and shelters into temporary housing and to maximize self-sufficiency, this program is for families only and they must be homeless in order to receive assistance. Homeless means living on the street, in an emergency shelter, or a place not meant for human habitation (cars, parks, sidewalks, abandoned building, etc.) Occupancy is limited.

Supportive Housing is designed to move homeless families/individuals with documented disabilities from streets and shelters into temporary housing and to maximize self-sufficiency. Enrollment is limited based on availability.

For more information regarding any of these programs, please call or schedule an appointment. ALL PROGRAMS ARE DEPENDANT UPON AVAILABLE FUNDING, AND APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE TAKEN BASED ON CLIENT INCOME ELIGIBILITY AND ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

When funding allows, may be able to help with limited financial assistance for basic needs such as childcare payments, rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, car repairs, transportation, prescription costs, etc., through the Community Services Block Grant. Eligibility requirements will apply, and ongoing case management will be required. Contact your local County Outreach Office for more information.

Services

Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance

Provides rent, rent deposit, and utility assistance for people who are in a homeless situation. Case management services are also available as part of this program.

Homeless Case Manager Counties and Contact Information:

Lyn Carlen - Housing Coordinator 217-923-3113 ext. 274, cell 217-208-9175

Courtney Arnold - Cumberland and Edgar County Case Manager 217-921-5505 ext. 276, cell 217-549-115

Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manger 217-961-0831 ext. 405, cell 217-549-1081

Honey Arnold - Coles and Douglas County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 602, cell 217-549-2463

Greg Ridenhour - Coles County Case Manager 217-500-3120 ext. 585, cell 217-549-4122

Romana Rodriquez - Crawford, Lawrence, and Richland Counties Case Manager 618-395-5505 ext. 264, cell 217-508-8070

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. The goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

Services

Mental Health Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Work Clothing
Rent Payment Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Medical Expense Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs

Provides rent payment assistance for households with an eviction notice and utility assistance for households with a utility disconnect.

May also help with deposit payment for new rental housing.

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, medical expenses, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

Services

Comprehensive Information and Referral
Transportation Expense Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Case/Care Management

Provides rent, rent deposit, and utility assistance for people who are in a homeless situation. Case management services are also available as part of this program.

Homeless Case Manager Counties and Contact Information:

Lyn Carlen - Housing Coordinator 217-923-3113 ext. 274, cell 217-208-9175

Courtney Arnold - Cumberland and Edgar County Case Manager 217-921-5505 ext. 276, cell 217-549-115

Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manger 217-961-0831 ext. 405, cell 217-549-1081

Honey Arnold - Coles and Douglas County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 602, cell 217-549-2463

Greg Ridenhour - Coles County Case Manager 217-500-3120 ext. 585, cell 217-549-4122

Romana Rodriquez - Crawford, Lawrence, and Richland Counties Case Manager 618-395-5505 ext. 264, cell 217-508-8070

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Services

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides rent, rent deposit, and utility assistance for people who are in a homeless situation. Case management services are also available as part of this program.

Homeless Case Manager Counties and Contact Information:

Lyn Carlen - Housing Coordinator 217-923-3113 ext. 274, cell 217-208-9175

Courtney Arnold - Cumberland and Edgar County Case Manager 217-921-5505 ext. 276, cell 217-549-115

Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manger 217-961-0831 ext. 405, cell 217-549-1081

Honey Arnold - Coles and Douglas County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 602, cell 217-549-2463

Greg Ridenhour - Coles County Case Manager 217-500-3120 ext. 585, cell 217-549-4122

Romana Rodriquez - Crawford, Lawrence, and Richland Counties Case Manager 618-395-5505 ext. 264, cell 217-508-8070

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Accepts applications for Omaha World-Herald Goodfellows funds, which may be used for emergencies such as rent, rent deposit, or utilities; applications accepted by phone only; eligible individuals may be assisted once in a lifetime.

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides help with rent and rent deposit assistance. Can also help with financial counseling.

Offers to assist HIV positive individuals with housing referrals, rent, deposit, mortgage, and utility assistance. Encompasses both long-term and short-term assistance and is offered in 64 central and southern counties.

Services

Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

Provides medical and financial assistance including: rent and rental deposit assistance, assisted living financial assistance with a written statement from physician indicating client is in need of that level of care. Medical care provided through the Primary Health Care Clinic or authorized by clinic physician. Bus passes at a reduced rate and personal hygiene vouchers. Burial (cremation) expenses.

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
General Relief
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Housing expense assistance provided as part of Case Management services.
Coordinated Entry is the front door to homeless services. It is the first point of contact for those who need housing assistance. It provides guidance to anyone experiencing homelessness to the correct support and housing programs most appropriate to their situation.

PROACTIVE AND SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS
STREET OUTREACH: collaborate with local partners to meet individuals and families experiencing homelessness where they are and offer assistance in camps and on the street.
LIBRARY OUTREACH: regular hours at libraries in Ames, Boone and Marshalltown where people experiencing homelessness can meet with a case worker and work on a housing plan.
EMERGENCY SHELTER: short-term emergency shelter and housing support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Provides food, financial education, and health and wellbeing assistance.

LONG-TERM PROGRAMS
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: client-focused services based on the degree of need and the severity of barriers individual/families are facing. Will help clients secure affordable housing and provide the tools needed to overcome financial barriers and maintain a permanent home. Individualized support services, including life skills counseling, employment assistance, budgeting and financial literacy, and community resources referrals are also provided.
RAPID RE-HOUSING: is a time limited program, with temporary financial housing assistance and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness leading to permanent housing and self-sufficiency. The timeframe will be from a minimum of one month to typically a maximum of six months of rental assistance.
CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES: connects clients to various external programs and community resources to help them achieve sustainable, healthy outcomes.

Services

Homeless Shelter
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Rental Deposit Assistance
Administrative Entity that oversees programs for families and individuals in crisis. Services and resources delivered out of this location include rental assistance, food, transportation assistance, medication, and clothing assistance to those who demonstrate a need. Also provides immigrant-related services and support in goal planning and assistance in accessing available resources. Services can be provided over the phone, through email, virtually and in person.
Security deposit payment assistance for those who are experiencing homelessness and are requiring this assistance to gain housing in DuPage County.