Williamson County assistance programs.

Grants for energy bills, rent, and weatherization programs

Crosswalk Community Action Agency is a local, non-profit organization that provides services and resources for low to moderate income families and individuals. The goal of the agency is to provide services and resources that both improve and promote the level of self sufficiency, while at the same time, addressing day to day needs by providing grants for bills, mortgage payments, rent and other expenses.

Mortgage Assistance and Rent Help

If an individual or a family is facing an eviction, or a foreclosure filing, they may be able to receive aid from Crosswalk Homeless Prevention Services. This is a series of programs and resources that are targeted toward people who are about to become homeless, or who may be homeless right now. Assistance provided could include a number of different approaches, including grants and cash that could help with rent or mortgage payments. In addition, the Homeless Prevention Program provides utility bill assistance rental assistance, and other supportive services that are directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible individuals and families. The funds and grants are designed for those who are in danger of foreclosure, eviction, homelessness or who are currently homeless right now. Also, find additional mortgage assistance programs. Learn more.

Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

This is an option for low-income households who need help paying for winter energy services and heating bills. The amount of assistance that is provided to low income families will be is determined by a number of factors and criteria, including the applicants household income, number of people who live in the home, and the type of fuel used for heating (such as propane or heating oil). An applicant to the LIHEAP program does not have to own their home or even pay energy bills directly to get assistance. They can just be renters. Another item to note is that an overdue utility bill or service shut-off notice is not required in order to get help from LIHEAP. There is a crisis component that will provide emergency assistance, and that is available if the household is facing a disconnection or if they are disconnected from any energy source needed for heating and/or a delivered fuel supplier.

 

 

 

Scholarships

The scholarship program is designed to provide grants and other types of financial assistance to low-income and disadvantaged persons of high academic attainment or potential who are seeking assistance for educational expenses.

Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP)

This is an energy conservation program that was created by the federal government. It was designed to help low-income residents, the elderly, and other who may be struggling. The goal is to help them save fuel and money on their energy bills, while increasing the comfort of their homes at the same time. Weatherization assistance is free to applicants. Clients can reduce their energy bills by hundreds of dollars per year.

Emergency Services Program

Applicants can use this resources only once. It will provide onetime only cash assistance and grants to families, individuals and households who are truly experiencing an emergency or some type of crisis situation. The aid is targeted at those who need of immediate life necessities, such as shelter, prescription medicine, health care, etc. Also, find other ways to get free health care. Click here.

While the Crosswalk Community Action Agency main office is located in West Frankfort, they do also assist people who live in Marion and Williamson County Illinois. You can contact them at (618) 932-6438 to apply for assistance or learn more.