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813 West Carpenter, Jerseyville, IL 62052
Provides emergency assistance with rent to individuals and families experiencing a temporary financial crisis.
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
24 West 16th Street, Kearney, NE 68847
Assists SNAP participants in finding employment and/or training for employment. Provides gas vouchers and other supportive services for independent job search, to attend job search training, vocational training and for job retention.
United Way of the Midlands
227 South Bench Street, Galena, IL 61036
Provides assistance to eligible families in need. Assistance may include rent, auto repairs, gas cards, help with medical care, homelessness, referrals to other organizations, etc. Clients must agree to allow a two person team to make an in-home visit to review the situation.
United Way of the Midlands
PO Box 2992, Omaha, NE 68103
Provides help to families in situations which are threatening the health or wellbeing of an eligible child and family.
Emergency Assistance payments may be made for shelter expenses, relocation expenses, or non-medical transportation. Payments are made directly to the provider of the service.
Assistance with rent, rental deposit, and/or utilities may not be available; that type of help is dependent on the client's situation. Call for information.
United Way of the Midlands
1110 11th Street, Nevada, IA 50201
Offers financial assistance including rent, utilities, or gas cards for those who meet requirements.
United Way of the Midlands
2419 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE 68131
Provides gas vouchers on a first come first serve basis, as funding allows. Clients must visit the office during the designated times to request a voucher. Eligible once every 6 months.
United Way of the Midlands
2625 Potter Street, Lincoln, NE 68503
Offers help with laundry, gas, clothing, and Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance.
For Thanksgiving 2025, Meal Box Registration is Nov 3-7, from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm. Bring photo ID, proof of address, and proof of household size (ID/Medical card, etc. for each household member). Food Boxes Distributed November 24, 2025.
For Christmas 2025, Toy Assistance and Meal Box Registration is Nov 17-18, 2025, from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm. Toy assistance is limited to 600 children, ages 0-12. Bring photo ID, proof of address, proof of household size, and proof of children's birthdates.
United Way of the Midlands
1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 809, Arlington, VA 22202
Provides standard and emergency assistance to Air Force and Space Force families when unexpected financial emergencies arise with no-interest loans and grants. The programs are intended to help meet immediate financial emergency needs and help make a positive step toward a lasting financial solution. Assistance many be in the form of loans or grants.
Assistance programs may help with emergency assistance for rent or utilities, medical or dental care costs, funeral expenses, vehicle expenses (repair, payment, insurance, gas, etc.), pet medical care or transportation to/from an overseas assignment, food, personal hygiene items, child care expenses, and more.
United Way of the Midlands
305 Montgomery Street, Decorah, IA 52101
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
United Way of the Midlands
200 West 7th Street, Suite 1, Lexington, NE 68850
Assists SNAP participants in finding employment and/or training for employment. Provides gas vouchers and other supportive services for independent job search, to attend job search training, vocational training and for job retention.
United Way of the Midlands
306 East Main, Olney, IL 62450
Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.
United Way of the Midlands
607 South Gridley Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL 61701
Provides financial help to individuals who do not live in Bloomington who are passing through the city of Bloomington to get to the next largest town or city. The most inexpensive form of transportation will be used. If traveling by car, assistance may be a voucher for gasoline.
United Way of the Midlands
620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Who is Eligible?
- Adults 65 and older
- Persons with disabilities
- Refugees
- Students (middle and high school)
Ride to Thrive Program:
DART’s half-fare program; acceptance in the program is good for two years with options to renew eligibility.
Who is Eligible?
- Individuals receiving food assistance
- Individuals receiving housing assistance
- Individuals receiving workforce assistance (including unemployment and childcare assistance)
How to Enroll in the Half Fare Program or DART's Ride to Thrive Program.
1. Go to the Customer Service window at DART Central Station, 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. Bring the required documents for your program, visit www.ridedart.com/halffare to see what documents are eligible.
2. Ask for a Half Fare or Ride to Thrive enrollment form and fill it out with your information. Students do not need to apply, but can simply show a current school year ID to buy passes.
3. A Customer Service member will review the form. This usually takes a few minutes unless more documentation is required.
4. If approved, your photo will be taken and you will be given a Half Fare or Ride to Thrive program ID card with your name and photo.
5. Use this ID card to pay with cash on the bus or to buy a bus pass. Ask Customer Service to add Half Fare or Ride to Thrive passes to your MyDART account if you are using the MyDART app to pay.
Cost to Ride:
Riders accepted into the Half Fare program or DART’s Ride to Thrive program will receive an ID card* to use when they pay with cash on the bus or buy passes in the MyDART app, at Customer Service or at pass sales outlets. *Students with a current school year ID do not need a separate Half Fare ID card.
Local, Express and On Call (Does not include Paratransit service)
- Single Ride - $0.75
- Day Pass - $2.00
- Weekly Pass - $7.00
- Monthly Pass - $24.00
- Tokens (1 token = 1 ride) - 10/$7.50
United Way of the Midlands
209 North 5th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701
Assists SNAP participants in finding employment and/or training for employment. Provides gas vouchers and other supportive services for independent job search, to attend job search training, vocational training and for job retention.
United Way of the Midlands
303 North Main Street, 3rd Floor, Rockford, IL 61101
Provides assistance to out-of-school youth ages 16-24 who are overcoming barriers to employment. Participants engage in academic programming to obtain a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and skill-building activities in construction or urban agriculture, such as building or rehabilitating housing for low-income families. Leadership development includes classes, activities, and organizational leadership roles.
The program provides transportation expense assistance, such as bus tokens or other financial support, for those who have no means of transportation. Additionally, assistance is available for individuals who have experienced discrimination or unfair treatment based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status. Services target youth facing low income, homelessness, or involvement with the judicial system.
United Way of the Midlands
110 East Jefferson Street, Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
Offers emergency financial assistance once per year to anyone in need. Assistance may be given in the areas of rental assistance, disaster relief, gasoline, utility (water/sewage/trash only), and uniforms assistance.
United Way of the Midlands
4330 11th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201
Provides residents unemployment bus tickets with a maximum of 20 free bus tickets in a twelve-month period. An ID and current piece of mail for proof of address is required to receive tickets.
United Way of the Midlands
119 West 12th Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Offers emergency financial assistance once per year to anyone in need. Assistance may be given in the areas of rental assistance, disaster relief, gasoline, utility (water/sewage/trash only), and uniforms assistance.
United Way of the Midlands
1351 Iowa Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Offers transportation passes for those who are in need of transportation for medical, mental health, dental appointments, or work.
United Way of the Midlands
23751 Highway 30 East, Carroll, IA 51401
Offers short-term financial assistance to qualified persons residing in Carroll County. Assistance can be for rent, utilities, transportation for medical care, prescription medications, and burial expenses.
United Way of the Midlands
300 West South River Road, North Platte, NE 69101
Travelers Aid may help with a voucher from the Salvation Army (when funds are available) for a tank of gas if person is on the highway outside Omaha city limits.
United Way of the Midlands
715 12th Street, Aurora, NE 68818
Law enforcement agency.
Vouchers for gas, meals, and lodging for stranded motorists may be provided by the Salvation Army when funds are available. Call for more information if needed.
United Way of the Midlands
424 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Provides vouchers for gasoline
211 DuPage County
850 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Subsidized Taxi Fare program.
211 DuPage County
336 West Center Street, Itasca, IL 60143
Limited assistance with gas money.
211 DuPage County