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Housing assistance in Illinois.

In addition to the number housing assistance programs listed throughout this site for Illinois and the counties in the state, additional resources are provided statewide by the Illinois Department of Human Services by county below. The focus is on homeless prevention. So qualified families or individuals facing a crisis may be able to qualify for grants to pay their rent and/or utility bills. While even more limited, there may occasionally be money available for a partial mortgage payment. The primary programs and agencies by county and town are listed below.

The funding is distributed on an annual basis to the agencies. Federal government and state of Illinois funds are used to run the programs. The amount provided will change from year to year, and the demand for housing assistance is very high. That means that only a small percentage of applicants will be able to qualify and there are a number of conditions that will need to be met by applicants.

Any funds paid out will for the prevention of homelessness and will be used to stabilize families. Both arrearage and current expenses can be paid. Only those Illinois residents facing imminent eviction, foreclosure and who are on the verge of homelessness may qualify.

In addition to any funding provided, applicants will need to participate in a number of case management service. This will include help with securing affordable housing, employment services, and financial literacy. Those supportive services include Housing Location/Inspection, Counseling, Follow-up, and Outreach.

Adams County
Two Rivers
936 Broadway Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Telephone number is (217) 224-8171
Grants can be used to pay rent, security deposits, mortgage, heating or utility bills.

 

 

 

Alexander County
Shawnee Area Development, Inc.
P.O. Box 298530
West Washington
Karnak, IL 62956
Call (618) 634-2201 for information.

Bond County
BCMW, Inc.
P.O. Box, 729909
East Rexford, Centralia, IL 62801
Main phone number (618) 532-7388
All components are covered, including rent, utilities, and home loans.

Boone County
Rockford Human Services
North Church Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103
(815) 987-5685

Brown County
Two Rivers
Location is 936 Broadway Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Call the non-profit at (217) 224-8171

Bureau County
Tri-County Opportunities Council
Emmons Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-7830
While funding is very limited, staff from the agency will do their best to meet the demands of the homeless and low income families. Referrals may be offered too.

 

 

 

 

Calhoun County
IL Valley Economic Development Corp.
S. Macoupin Street, Gillespie, IL 62033-0088
Telephone - (217) 839-4431
More than likely will not offer payments for energy bills. The focus is on shelter related costs, such as rent or your mortgage.

Carroll County
Tri-County Opportunities Council
Emmons Avenue
Rock Falls, IL 61071
Phone number is (815) 625-7830

Cass County
MCS Community Services
345 West State Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Main phone number is (217) 243-9404

Champaign County
Champaign County. Reg. Planning Commission
Mailing address - P.O. Box 177601776
East Washington Street, Urbana, IL 61803-7760
(217) 328-3313
Funding is provided by Human Services to this government agency. Contact them for more information on homeless prevention.

Christian County
CEFS Econ. Opportunity Corp.
Banker Street, Effingham, IL 62401-0928
Main phone number is (217) 342-2193

City of Chicago. This does not include Cook County and Evanston
Emergency Fund
208 S. LaSalle
Chicago, IL 60604-1000
The main non-profit, government organization is the Emergency Fund. Several centers are located around the city and offer rental assistance, case management, and even access to shelter for the currently homeless. Security deposit assistance may also be offered.

City of Evanston
Connections for the Homeless
2010 Dewey Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Main number is (847) 475-7070
They work closely with the state and their various departments.

Clark County
Embarras River Basin Agency
S. Kentucky Street
Greenup, IL 62428
Dial (217) 923-3113 for details on emergency housing programs.

Clark County
HOPE of East Central IL
P.O. Box 732701, Sixth Street,
Charleston, Illinois 61920
(217) 348-5931
In addition to the standard Department of Human Services programs, additional Domestic Violence Prevention services are available.

 

 

 

 

Clay County
CEFS Econ. Opportunity Corp.
P.O. Box 9281805, S. Banker Street
Effingham, Illinois 62401-0928
Main number is (217) 342-2193

Clinton County
The non-profit is BCMW, Inc.
P.O. Box 729909
E. Rexford, Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7388

Coles County
Embarras River Basin Agency
S. Kentucky Street
Greenup, Illinois 62428
Main number (217) 923-3113. Call for eviction and foreclosure prevention services.

Coles County
HOPE of East Central IL
Mailing address is P.O. Box 732701
Sixth Street, Charleston, IL 61920
Main number is (217) 348-5931

Cook County
If you live in the following regions, the contact information is below. NW Suburbs: Barrington, Berwyn, Cicero, Elk Grove, Hanover, Leyden, Oak Park, Palatine, Proviso, River Forest, Riverside, Schaumburg, Wheeling.
Call Catholic Charities of Chicago (NW)
721 N. LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60610-3529
(847) 376-2117

Additional housing resources are available in Cook County - NW Suburbs: Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover, Maine, New Trier, Niles, Northfield, Palatine, Schaumburg, Wheeling
Center of Concern
1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Main number is (847) 823-0453

Cook County - Northern Suburbs including the towns of Niles Township, Northfield Township
Connections for the Homeless
Address: 2010 Dewey Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 475-7070

Residents of Cook County - South Suburbs, including Bloom, Bremen, Cook County portion of Lemont, Orland, Palos, parts of Crete/Monee, Rich, Suburban Calumet, Thornton, Worth, should call the non-profit below.
South Suburban Council on Homelessness, Homewood, IL 60430
1005 West End Avenue
Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411
(708) 754-4357
The demand for assistance in Chicago and Cook County is very high. Applicants for rent or energy bill assistance may be placed onto a waiting list. Government grants may be issued during the winter to pay gas or heating bills.

Crawford County Cumberland County
Embarras River Basin Agency
S. Kentucky Street, Greenup, IL 62428
Telephone: (217) 923-3113

Cumberland County
HOPE of East Central IL
P.O. Box 732701 Sixth Street, Charleston, Illinois 61920
Main number is (217) 348-5931

DeKalb County
Community Services of DeKalb
Location of office is 2550 N. Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
Dial (815) 758-3910

DeWitt County
Community Action Partnership of Central IL
1800 Fifth Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2159

Douglas County
Embarras River Basin Agency
Address is P.O. Box 307115 S. Kentucky Street
Greenup, IL 62428
Call (217) 923-3113 for intake.

Douglas County
HOPE of East Central IL
Sixth Street, Charleston, Illinois 61920
Telephone - (217) 348-5931

 

 

 

 

 

 

DuPage County. Only the towns and cities of Addison, Bensenville, Bolingbrook (DuPage County portion), Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Itaska, Lombard, Medinah, Oakbrook, Oak Brook Terrace, Villa Park, Wood Dale, Woodridge
If you live in those area, call Catholic Charities of Joliet
203 N. Ottawa Street, 3rd Floor
Main number is (630) 495-8008
A number of social and human services are offered. The homeless may receive shelter and those behind on their rent may apply for a grant. Also general case management and advice is provided.

DuPage County for the towns of Aurora, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Hanover Park (DuPage County portion), Hinsdale, Keeneyville, Lemont (unincorporated), Lisle, Naperville, Ontarioville, Roselle, Warrenville, Wayne, West Chicago, Westmont, Wheaton, Willowbrook, Winfield
Call DuPage Department Human Services.
The office is at 421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Main number is (630) 407-6500

DuPage County, including regions of Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights (Milton Township portion), Warrenville, Wheaton, Winfield
Outreach Community Ministries
122 West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL 60187
Call (630) 682-1910
Shelters may be open during the hot summer or cold winter months.

The non-profit below covers all of DuPage County. This is in addition to the resources listed above.
Peoples Resource Center
Address - 201 S. Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Main number is (630) 682-5402
Or try Embarras River Basin Agency, P.O. Box 307115 S. Kentucky Street, Greenup, Illinois 62428. Phone (217) 923-3113
Both have case managers that can help qualified individuals apply for housing, mortgage/rent assistance and other aid.

Edgar County
HOPE of East Central IL
Sixth Street, Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-5931

Edwards County
SWAN
P.O. Box 1761114 S. West
Olney, IL 62450
Telephone number is (618) 392-3556

Edwards County
Wabash Area Development
Latham Street
Enfield, IL 62835

Effingham County and also Fayette County
Call CEFS Economic Opportunity Corp.
S. Banker Street
Effingham, Illinois 62401-0928
Call the center at (217) 342-2193

Ford County
Catholic Charities of Joliet
203 N. Ottawa Street, 3rd Floor
270 N. Schuyler Drive
Kankakee, IL 60901
Telephone number is (815) 933-7791

Franklin County
Crosswalk Community Action Agency
410 West Main Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896
Call (618) 937-3581 for information on this regions homeless prevention programs. Various assistance programs are in place for the very low income and poor.

Fulton County
Salvation Army of Peoria
401 N.E. Adams
Peoria, IL 61603
Main phone number is (309) 655-7272

Fulton County
YWCA of Peoria
826 S.W. Adams
Peoria, IL 61602
Applicants should dial (309) 672-1163

Gallatin County
Wabash Area Development, Inc.
Latham Street
Enfield, IL 62835
Main phone number is (618) 963-2387

Greene County
IL Valley Economic Development Corp.
P.O. Box 88223
S. Macoupin Street
Gillespie, IL 62033-0088
Call the center at (217) 839-4431

Grundy County
We Care of Grundy County
520 W. Illinois Avenue
Morris, Illinois 60450
Main phone - (815) 942-6389
Rent, utility bill help, mortgage, and money for paying security deposits are available from this Illinois non-profit.

Hamilton County
Wabash Area Development, Inc.
The address is P.O. Box 70110
Latham Street, Enfield, IL 62835
(618) 963-2387

Hancock County
Western Illinois Regional Council
223 South Randolph, Macomb, Illinois 61455
Call the center at (309) 837-2997

 

 

 

 

Hardin County
Shawnee Area Development, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 298530
W. Washington, Karnak, IL 62956
Call (618) 634-2201

Henderson County
Western Illinois Regional Council
Office is at 223 South Randolph
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2997

Henry County
Project Now, P.O. Box 3970418
19th Street
Rock Island, IL 61204-3970
Telephone - (309) 793-6391

Henry County
Prairie State Legal Services
208 18th Street, Suite 202
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 794-1328
In addition to funds for rent, some free legal advice and support, including landlord/tenant mediation, may be offered. The non-profit works closely with the Department of Human Services in Illinois.

Iroquois County
Catholic Charities of Joliet
270 N. Schuyler Drive
Kankakee, IL 60901
Main phone number is (815) 933-7791

Jackson County
Crosswalk Community Action Agency
410 West Main Street
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-3581
A number of social services, public and government assistance and more is offered. While some referrals to emergency rent may be offered, the focus is on helping people overcome barriers. So case management, information on low income/affordable housing, and job training may be provided.

Jasper County
Embarras River Basin Agency
Greenup, Illinois 62428
Main number is (217) 923-3113

Jefferson County
Crosswalk Community Action Agency
Main address - 410 West Main Street
West Frankfort, IL 62896
Dial the agency at (618) 937-3581
Part of the nationwide community action network. Case managers will help those facing eviction and poverty overcome barriers.

Jersey County
IL Valley Economic Development Corp.
P.O. Box 88223
S. Macoupin Street
Gillespie, IL 62033-0088
(217) 839-4431

Jo Daviess County
Northwestern IL Community Action
Address - 103-109 N. Chicago Avenue
Freeport, Illinois 61032
Phone - (815) 232-3141

Johnson County
Shawnee Area Development, Inc.
P.O. Box 298530 W. Washington
Karnak, IL 62956
(618) 634-2201

Kane County. This agency only supports the towns and cities as follows. Burlington, Carpentersville, East/West Dundee, Elgin/South Elgin, Gilberts, Hampshire, Kane County portions of Algonquin and Huntley, Plato Center, Sleepy Hollow, Udina, Valley View
Community Crisis Center, P.O. Box 139037
South Geneva, Elgin, IL 60121
Main phone number is (847) 697-2380

Kane County - Towns of Aurora, Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, Western Rural Kane County
Lazarus House
214 Walnut Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
Main number is (630) 587-2144
Low income, homeless, and people facing eviction in Kane County may receive emergency rental assistance. Or get help in locating a long term, permanent home or apartment to live in.

Kankakee County
Kankakee Community Services
657 East Court Street, Suite 207
Kankakee, IL 60901
Call (815) 933-7883

Kendall County
You need to call the Kendall County Health Department.
Address is 811 W. John Street
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
Main phone - (630) 553-9100

Knox County
Carver Community Action Agency
P.O. Box 28311
East Main Street, Suite 606
Galesburg, IL 61401
Call (309) 342-8178
Advice can help homeowners facing foreclosure or renters on the verge of eviction. Receive grants from LIHEAP or apply for emergency funds for paying rent, moving costs, and security deposits.

Lake County
Call the non-profit Catholic. Char. of Chicago (Waukegan)
Location is 671 South Lewis
Waukegan, IL 60085
Telephone - (847) 782-4000

Another option is to call Prairie State Legal Services, 325 W. Washington Street, Suite 100, Waukegan, IL 60085. Dial (847) 662-6925 for details on their housing resources.

LaSalle County
Tri-County Opportunities Council
P.O. Box 610405, Emmons Avenue
Rock Falls, IL 61071
Dial the center at (815) 625-7830

Lawrence County
SWAN
P.O. Box 1761114, S. West
Olney, IL 62450
Dial the non-profit at (618) 392-3556

Lee County
Tri-County Opportunities Council
P.O. Box 610405 Emmons Avenue
Rock Falls, IL 61071
Main number is (815) 625-7830

Livingston County
Salvation Army of Pontiac
P.O. Box 529112
North Division, Pontiac, IL 61764
Call (815) 844-5005
Several social and human services are administered by the Livingston County non-profit. Housing, shelter, funds for deposits, and more. Some foreclosure prevention may be offered as well as information on job training programs in Illinois. Processes applications for low income energy bill assistance as well.

Logan County
Community Action Partnership of Central IL
800 Fifth Street
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2159

McDonough County
Western Illinois Regional Council
223 South Randolph
Macomb, IL 61455
Main phone - (309) 837-2997
Supports towns and counties in the western part of the state. Several housing and human service resources are available.

 

 

 

 

McHenry County
McHenry County Housing Authority
P.O. Box 11091108
Seminary Avenue Woodstock, Illinois 60098
(815) 338-7752
The office works closely with the state’ human service department. Housing assistance even includes section 8 rental vouchers.

Or try calling Prairie State Legal Services
400 Russel Court, Suite
Woodstock, IL 60098
Main number (815) 206-5828

McLean County
Mid Central IL Comm. Action
1301 W. Washington Street
Bloomington, Illinois 61701
Call the center at (309) 829-0691

Macon County
Salvation Army of Decatur
229 West Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523
Main number (217) 428-4672
Shelter, transition housing programs, budgeting works, and other low income resources are available.

Macoupin County
IL Valley Econ. Development Corp.
S. Macoupin Street
Gillespie, Illinois 62033-0088
Main number is (217) 839-4431

Madison County, including the towns of Eagle Park, Granite, Madison, Mitchell, Newport, Pontoon Beach, Venice
Catholic Charities of Granite City
2105 State Street
Granite City, IL 62040
Call (618) 877-1184 to speak to a housing specialist.
Apply for emergency grants for paying deposits, rent, or even your mortgage. Also offers referrals and ongoing support.

Madison County, regions of Alhambra, Carpenter, Collinsville, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Grant Fork, Hamel, Highland, Livingston, Marine, Maryville, New Douglas, Prairie Town, St. Jacob, Troy, Worden
Glen-Ed Pantry
5th Avenue
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
(618) 656-7506

Madison County - Alton/East Alton, Bethalto, Cottage Hills, Godfrey, Roxana/ South Roxana, Woodriver
For information, call Madison County Urban League
408 E. Broadway Street
Alton, Illinois 62002
Phone - (618) 463-1906

Marion County
BCMW, Inc.
P.O. Box 729909
E. Rexford, Centralia, Illinois 62801
Main phone - (618) 532-7388

Marshall County
Tri-County Opportunities Council
Emmons Avenue
Rock Falls, IL 61071
Call the center at (815) 625-7830

Mason County
Community Action Partnership of Central IL
1800 Fifth Street
Lincoln, IL 62656
Telephone - (217) 732-2159

Massac County
Shawnee Area Development, Inc.
W. Washington, Karnak, IL 62956
(618) 634-2201
Try calling this agency if you are facing an eviction or foreclosure. The location works closely with government funding and organizations.

Menard County
Community Action Partnership of Central IL (CAPCIL, formerly CIEDC)
Location of the site: 1800 Fifth Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone number: (217) 732-2159

Mercer County
Project Now
19th Street, Rock Island, IL 61204-3970
Telephone: (309) 793-6391

A second non-profit is the Prairie State Legal Services
208 18th Street, Suite 202, Rock Island, IL 61201
Telephone - (309) 794-1328
Works closely with tenants on housing issues, including homeless prevention and unsafe living conditions.

Monroe County
Western Egyptian
P.O. Box 7#1 Industrial Park
Steeleville, IL 62288-0007
Number is (618) 965-3458

Montgomery County
CEFS Econ. Opportunity Corp
Location/address: S. Banker Street
Effingham, IL 62401-0928
(217) 342-2193

Morgan County
MCS Community Services
345 West State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Primary phone number - (217) 243-9404

Moultrie County
CEFS Econ. Opportunity Corp.
P.O. Box 9281805 S. Banker Street
Effingham, Illinois 62401-0928
Phone - (217) 342-2193

Moultrie County
HOPE of East Central IL
Sixth Street
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-5931
If you are facing eviction/homelessness/foreclosure, call for intake. Government funds may be paid out for human costs, maybe even including energy bills.

Ogle County
Tri-County Opportunities Council
P.O. Box 610405, Emmons Avenue
Rock Falls, IL 61071
Phone: (815) 625-7830

Peoria County
Center for Prevention of Abuse
Peoria, IL 61612-3855720
W. Joan Court, Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-0551

Peoria County
Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service
800 N.E. Madison Avenue
Peoria, Illinois 61603
(309) 671-5200
This non-profit runs homeless prevention services in the area. If you need to locate a place to live, or pay your current rent, try this center.

Another option is Peoria County is Human Service Center of Peoria, P.O. Box 1346600,  Fayette, Peoria, IL 61654-1346. Call (309) 674-7140

There are two other agencies that may have funding or that can provide guidance. Senior citizens, families with children, unemployed, and others may qualify for housing assistance.

Salvation Army of Peoria, 401 N.E. Adams, Peoria, Illinois 61603, (309) 655-7272
YWCA of Peoria, 826 S.W. Adams, Peoria, Illinois 61602, telephone (309) 672-1163

Perry County
Western Egyptian, P.O. Box 7#1 Industrial Park
Steeleville, IL 62288-0007
Main number is (618) 965-3458

 

 

 

 

Piatt County
Community Action Partnership of Central IL (CAPCIL, formerly CIEDC)
1800 Fifth Street
Lincoln, Illinois 62656
Main number is (217) 732-2159

Pike County
Two Rivers, 936 Broadway Street
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-8171

Pope and also Pulaski County
Shawnee Area Development, Inc.
W. Washington, Karnak, IL 62956
Call the center at (618) 634-2201 for information on rent, deposit, and even mortgage resources.

Putnam County
Tri-County Opportunities Council
P.O. Box 610405, Emmons Avenue
Rock Falls, IL 61071
Telephone: (815) 625-7830

Randolph County
Western Egyptian, P.O. Box 7, #1 Industrial Park
Steeleville, IL 62288-0007
Call (618) 965-3458
Apply for government housing programs. This can include rental assistance if you are faced with homelessness or eviction. The poor and low income, that are working, receive priority.

Richland County
SWAN
P.O. Box 1761114, S. West
Olney, IL 62450
Telephone - (618) 392-3556

Rock Island County
Project Now, P.O. Box 3970418
19th Street, Rock Island, IL 61204-3970
Telephone - (309) 793-6391

Rock Island County
Supplemental Emergency Assistance Program, or (SEAP)
It is run from an office at 418-19th Street, Rock Island, IL 61204-3970
Call (309) 793-6391
Or dial Prairie State Legal Services, 208-18th Street, Suite 202, Rock Island, Illinois 61201. Phone (309) 794-1328
Both offer a number of solutions and referrals to qualified clients.

St. Clair County
Allorton, Brooklyn, Centreville, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Lovejoy, Washington Park
Catholic Urban Programs #7 Vieuxcarre Drive, P.O. Box 3310
East St. Louis, Illinois 62203
Dial (618) 398-5616
Focuses more on distributing rental assistance and addresses housing. Or get referrals to local churches and charities in the area.

St. Clair County
Allorton, Brooklyn, Centreville, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Lovejoy, Washington Park
Ministers United Against Human Suffering
240 N. Sixth Street
East St. Louis, Illinois 62201
Main number - (618) 482-5662
This location focuses on people facing eviction due to unpaid energy or heating bills.

St. Clair County
Allorton, Brooklyn, Centreville, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Washington Park
Salvation Army of East St. Louis
616 North 16th Street
East St. Louis, Illinois 62205
(618) 874-3136
If you need funds for your mortgage, or foreclosure counseling, then try this office for help.

St. Clair County
St. Clair County Community Action Agency
#19 Public Square, Suite 200, Belleville, IL 62220-1695
(618) 277-6790
This non-profit provides security deposits, rent, and similar assistance to all of St. Clair County, except Allorton, Brooklyn, Centreville, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Lovejoy, Washington Park. Case management and anti-poverty resources are also provided.

St. Clair County
Call this location below if you are in the towns/regions that follow. Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Dupo, Fairview Heights, Lebanon, Marissa, Mascoutah, Millstadt, O'Fallon, Shiloh, Smithton, Swansea
Urban League of Metro St. Louis
3701 Grandel Square
St. Louis, MO 63108
Main phone - (618) 274-1150

Saline County
Wabash Area Development, Inc.
Mailing address - P.O. Box 70110
Latham Street, Enfield, Illinois 62835
(618) 963-2387

Sangamon County
Fifth St. Renaissance/SARA Center
1315 N. 5th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
Telephone number - (217) 523-2191

 

 

 

 

Schuyler County
Two Rivers
936 Broadway Street
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-8171
Rent, mortgage, and deposit assistance is available. The agency relies on federal and state funding as well as donations. Ongoing outreach is also available.

Scott County
MCS Community Services
Location is 345 West State Street
Jacksonville, Illinois 62650
Telephone - (217) 243-9404

Shelby County
CEFS Economic Opportunity Corp.
P.O. Box 9281805 S. Banker Street
Effingham, IL 62401-0928
Telephone number - (217) 342-2193

Shelby County
HOPE of East Central IL
P.O. Box 732701, Sixth Street
Charleston, Illinois 61920
Primary number is (217) 348-5931
Some of what may offered, in a crisis, are funds for utility bills, rent, mortgage, and security deposits (if you need an affordable home).

Stark County
Tri-County Opportunities Council
P.O. Box 610405, Emmons Avenue
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-7830

Stephenson County
Northwestern IL Community Action
103-109 N. Chicago Avenue
Freeport, Illinois 61032
Dial the center at (815) 232-3141

Tazewell County
Center for Prevention of Abuse
P.O. Box 3855, Peoria, IL or the office is at Joan Court, Peoria, Illinois 61614
(309) 691-0551
Or residents can call Salvation Army of Pekin. This center is at 243 Derby Street, Pekin, IL 61554 . Phone (309) 346-3010
The third non-profit that offers housing assistance is the YMCA of Peoria, 826 S.W. Adams Peoria, IL 61602. Call (309) 672-1163 to reach a case manager.

Union County
Shawnee Area Development, Inc., P.O. Box 298530
W. Washington, Karnak, IL 62956
Main number is (618) 634-2201

Vermilion County
Salvation Army of Danville
855 East Fairchild Street, Danville, Illinois 61832
Call (217) 442-5911
A number of assistance programs are offered. Some are financial (such as rent and utilities) while others offer food, Christmas assistance, and clothing for students.

Wabash County
SWAN - Domestic Violence Prevention Program
P.O. Box 1761114, S. West
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3556

Wabash County
Wabash Area Development, Inc.
P.O. Box 70110 Latham Street
Enfield, IL 62835
Call (618) 963-2387 for information on services available.

Warren County
Western Illinois Regional Council
Main address is 223 South Randolph
Macomb, IL 61455
Call (309) 837-2997

Washington County
BCMW, Inc., P.O. Box 729909, E. Rexford
Centralia, Illinois 62801
Dial (618) 532-7388

Wayne County
Domestic Violence Prevention), P.O. Box 1761114, S. West
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3556
Or try Wabash Area Development, Inc. at (618) 963-2387. Both offer counseling and emergency financial assistance. Most of the aid is targeted at those with eviction notices and that have no other available to them.

 

 

 

 

Whiteside County
Tri-County Opportunities Council, P.O. Box 610405, Emmons Avenue
Rock Falls, IL 61071
Call (815) 625-7830

Whiteside County
Prairie State Legal Services, 208 18th Street, Suite 202
Rock Island, Illinois 61201
Main number - (309) 794-1328
If you have an eviction notice, call for both legal advice and help in applying for financial aid.

Will County
Catholic Charities of Joliet,
611 E. Cass Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Applicants and clients should call (815) 774-4663

Williamson County
Crosswalk Community Action Agency
410 West Main Street
West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
Phone - (618) 937-3581

Winnebago County
Rockford Human Services Department
612 N. Church Street, Rockford, IL 61103
Main number is (815) 987-5685

Woodford County
Center for Prevention of Abuse (Domestic Violence Prevention)
Peoria, Illinois 61612
Call the agency at (309) 691-0551

Or try the YWCA of Peoria
826 S.W. Adams, Peoria, Illinois 61602 (Client Services)
Main phone (309) 672-1163

 

By Jon McNamara

 

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