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Provides cash assistance and medical assistance to persons who are aged, blind or disabled.
Provides cash assistance and medical assistance to persons who are aged, blind or disabled.
Provides cash assistance and medical assistance to persons who are aged, blind or disabled.
The Blind Pension program was established in 1921 and is financed entirely by state funds. This program provides assistance for blind persons who do not qualify under the Supplemental Aid to the Blind law and who are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits. Each eligible person receives a monthly cash grant of $541, as well as state funded medical assistance.
Provides cash assistance and medical assistance to persons who are aged, blind or disabled.
Provides cash assistance and medical assistance to persons who are aged, blind or disabled.
Providing temporary assistance to individuals and families in need. The amount of assistance provided will be limited by the availability of funds.The Ministry reserves the right to deny assistance on the basis of information received in processing a client's application.
Leyden Township General Assistance program is a state-mandated, locally administered welfare program designed to support township residents experiencing financial hardship. General Assistance is designed to be a safety net after all other resources have been exhausted. The General Assistance program can provide monthly financial assistance to eligible Leyden Township residents, who currently have no income due to lack of employment or are awaiting a decision on their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim. Eligible individuals can receive up to $319.00 a month towards rent or utilities, paid directly to the vendor on behalf of the client. The General Assistance office also offers referrals and information regarding eligibility for other assistance programs.

Offers general assistance which is a locally administered welfare program which provides monthly financial assistance to persons who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs.

Offers general assistance, which provides a rental assistance program for Rockford residents who have no minor children residing with them. This program provides assistance to individuals who do not qualify for any other governmental programs.

This is an eligibility-based program, and clients must participate in the community work and job training program to offset the amount of their grant.

General assistance for rent, utilities, medical expenses, and transportation.

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
General Relief
Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment 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
Provides a monthly income for individuals to be used to pay for food, rent/shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, or other items considered essential.

Services

General Relief
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
The Allamakee County Relief Office provides emergency financial assistance in the areas of rent, gas money, utilities, prescription drugs, and funeral and cemetery expenses. This financial aid can be granted in addition to other types of financial aid the person may be receiving such as Social Security or Food Stamps on a one-time emergency basis. All financial assistance payments are made to the service providers, not to the clients themselves.

Services

Prescription Expense Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Gas Money
Gas Service Payment Assistance
General Relief
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Provides monthly financial assistance to persons who are ineligible for any other state or federal assistance program and who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their needs.
Provides cash assistance that pays a monthly benefit to those who qualify.

Provides assistance to individuals and families in Clay County who need help with rent, utility bills, and burial services.

The program is designed to provide short-term emergency assistance to persons who are experiencing a financial crisis and are unable to be supported by their own means, relatives, or other public and private sources and cannot obtain assistance from any other source. It is not intended to provide on-going, long term aid to any individual or family. Must meet current income and resource guidelines to be eligible for assistance.

Services

General Relief
Rent Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

General assistance programs for low income residents.

Monthly financial assistance to persons who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs.

Administers the General Assistance Program. Eligible clients may receive a maximum of $435 per month towards rent, utilities (MidAmerican or City of Rock Island), personal needs and food. Vouchers are issued to clients and checks are mailed to the rental property owners. All rental properties must be registered with the City of Rock Island.

Typically, clients are single, unemployed or applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) and have no other means of financial self-support. The application process can take up to 30 days.

In February or March, the Township usually receives a grant for help to families by paying one month's rent or mortgage. The maximum grant is $450.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
General Relief
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Financial assistance for shelter, utilities, and other basic needs. Emergency assistance available for rental eviction or utility disconnection. Assistance for car repair assistance for those employed or seeking employment.

General Assistance provides assistance to single individuals who are not eligible for other state assistance and do not have the financial resources to provide for their own needs.

Provides general assistance for basic needs, such as rent or utilities, to those in need that live within Santa Anna Township.

General Assistance, including rental and utility assistance.

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
General Relief
Rent Payment Assistance

Offers General Assistance (GA) for residence with in Marengo Township. GA is a locally administered welfare program which provides monthly financial assistance to persons who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs.

The General Assistance Program is primarily for those adults without minor children, without adequate income, and ineligible for any other monetary forms of assistance.