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Vermilion County, IL and surrounding area
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East Central Illinois Community Action Agency (Vermilion)

Non-profit
Bed and Bedding Assistance for Homeless

ECICAA will assist with the purchase of new beds and bedding for individuals who are transitioning from homelessness into permanent housing. Purchase of new beds and bedding will be arranged with vendors such as: Walmart, Costco, Sam's, Big Lot's, Mattress Firm or This Is It Furniture. Applicants may choose a twin, full or queen-sized bed. Each bed includes a mattress, box spring, frame, comforter, sheet set and two pillows (one pillow for twin).

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East Central Illinois Community Action Agency (Vermilion)

Non-profit
CSBG &SNAP BRP Housing Payment Assistance Program

CSBG and SNAP BRP Programs both Provide Rental Assistance and Security Deposit Assistance to Income Eligible families: 1. Rental assistance to prevent imminent homelessness 2. Security Deposit Assistance 3. Financial literacy with information and referrals to empower participant to manage budgets and become self-sufficient. Eligible customers must participate in a financial literacy class to receive this benefit. For the SNAP BRP Program, participants must be eligible for SNAP, TANF or Medicaid and be employed or actively seeking employment to receive SNAP BRP Assistance.

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The Dwelling Place (Vermilion)

Day Time Homeless Shelter

Open Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Resources available during open hours include: food, laundry, showers, hygiene products, laundry products, phone charging stations, computer and internet access, respite from weather, and hair cuts offered the first Monday of the month.

Monday and Friday
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Crosspoint Human Services (Vermilion)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER

Trained staff provide 24-hour crisis intervention, assistance with orders of protection, safety planning, legal advocacy, information & referral, supportive counseling and immediate access to emergency shelter.   24-hour response to the emergency room or hospital providing information and emotional support to a person experiencing domestic violence or homelessness. DV Hotline: 888-549-1800

Please call 217-442-3200 for hours of operation.
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Crosspoint Human Services (Vermilion)

DOMESTICE VIOLENCE AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER

Safe shelter and comprehensive services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for survivors of domestic violence, their children and any unsafe family or household member who have experienced or are at risk of abuse in their environment.  Transitional shelter offering comprehensive and supportive services for women and their minor children who are experiencing homelessness for up to one year.

Please call 217-442-3200 for hours of operation.
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CRIS Healthy-Aging Center

HOME, UTILITY, & FOOD ASSISTANCE

- Homemaker Assistance - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) -FREE Lifeline cellular phones and medical alert systems - Weatherization assistance - Low-cost internet service - License plate discount - Emergency food assistance - In-home flu vaccine - Home-delivered and congregate meals

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Vermilion Housing Authority

Government
Housing Choice Voucher Program

The housing choice voucher (HCV) program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments. The participant is free to choose housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects. A family that is issued a housing voucher is responsible for finding a suitable housing unit of the family's choice where the owner agrees to rent under the program. This unit may include the family's present residence. Rental units must meet minimum standards of health and safety, as determined by the PHA. The Public Housing Authority calculates the maximum amount of housing assistance allowable. The maximum housing assistance is generally the lesser of the payment standard (established by the PHA based on Fair Market Rents set by HUD) minus 30% of the family's monthly adjusted income, or the gross rent for the unit minus 30% of monthly adjusted income. A housing subsidy is paid to the landlord directly by the PHA on behalf of the participating family. The family then pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program. The Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. We are working to reopen in the near future.

Monday (closed from 12-1)
Tuesday (closed from 12-1)
Wednesday (closed from 12-1)
Thursday (closed from 12-1)
Friday (closed from 12-1)
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The Salvation Army of Vermilion County (Vermilion)

Power Assistance

Case by case. Call 442-5911 for more information.

Please call 217-442-5911 for hours of operation.
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New American Welcome Center at University YMCA (Champaign)

Relocation Collaborative

The Relocation Collaborative is a working group comprised of service providers and faith-based organizations to help address interagency challenges in local refugee relocation efforts (e.g. referrals, donations, storage, transportation, etc.) and to centralize information and communications. To get help relocating or to assist with relocation efforts, please contact La Línea, our community helpline, at (217) 417-5897 or email us at lalinea@universityymca.org.

Mon-Fri
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Second Church of Christ

Church
Rent

Partial Payment Assistance with Rent

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The Salvation Army of Vermilion County (Vermilion)

Rent Assistance

Case by case. Call 442-5911 for more information.

Please call 217-442-5911 for hours of operation.
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The Salvation Army of Vermilion County (Vermilion)

Shelter Assistance

Individual must have a source of income, and be in an emergency situation. He or she must fill out an application and then be approved by the Board of Directors. We can provide a hotel room for up to 1 week. Call 442-5911 for more information.

Please call 217-442-5911 for hours of operation.
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OSF Community Resource Center (Vermilion County)

Non-profit
Shelters

Can assist in finding shelters and/or agencies that can help with homelessness

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STEP Recovery Center

Transitional Housing/Shelter

We have one sober house for men currently open and we just purchased our second Sober House that is yet to be furnished. This one should be open by April 1st 2022. This one is also for men to transition them from the Department of Corrections or from inpatient drug and alcohol treatment into a less restrictive environment.

Please call 217-597-9653 for hours of operation.
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Second Church of Christ

Church
Utility Payments

Partial Assistance with Electric / Gas / Water Utility Bills

M-Th
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The Salvation Army of Vermilion County (Vermilion)

Water/Sewage Assistance

Must have shut-off notice. Will pay a portion for qualifying individuals. Call 442-5911 for more information.

Please call 217-442-5911 for hours of operation.
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