| Adams County assistance programs. Help with bills, rent, job training, and more The Salvation Army, located at 732 Hampshire Quincy, Illinois (217) 222-2087), has several different programs that provide local residents with assistance. Any individual or family who lives in Adams County or Quincy IL, and who needs help, is eligible for assistance. While they have seen major increases in requests for mortgage help, rent payment, money for fuel and heating bills, and food assistance, they still do have funds available to distribute. The Types of Services offered include Free Medical Prescriptions, Rent & Utility Bill Assistance, Transportation, Auto Repairs, Fans & Heaters, Food Aid, and much more. Contact them to apply or learn more information. Additional programs and resources Another option for Adams County residents is the Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials. They provide resources and administer programs and policies which aid the economically disadvantaged and struggling families throughout the Quincy and Adams County region. A sampling of the programs they offer are below. Contact them 936 Broadway, Quincy, IL 62301 Phone: 217-224-8171. Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
This is a federal government and state funded program and it is administered through Illinois Department of Public Aid. The purpose of LIHEAP is to assist low to moderate income persons by offsetting the rising cost of home energy. They can help them pay the bills through direct financial assistance, free cash grants, energy counseling, education and outreach. Help fro LIHEAP can also be provided for propane, natural gas, heating oil, fuel oil, coal, electricity, and gas bills. In addition, emergency service and crisis grants are available if a household has been or is about to be disconnected from their energy source or a delivered fuel supplier has refused to deliver and their fuel source or heating tank contains 10% or less of its capacity. Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP)
Another way to save on energy bills is from free weatherization upgrades. This was designed to help the elderly, low income, and the disabled make their homes more energy efficient. The savings can be achieved by insulating floors, attics, sidewalls, replacing broken glass, windows and doors, and sealing cracks throughout the structure. People can save hundreds of dollars per year. Free School Supplies
The Two Rivers School Supply project provides free book bags and school supplies in the fall for income eligible students Pre-K through high school in Adams, Brown, Pike and Schuyler counties. Grants For Housing Repairs
If you are a homeowner that meets household income eligibility guidelines and if you are in need of home repairs, accessibility modifications or rehabilitation to address either the health and / or safety concerns, you may be eligible for low interest loans or cash grants from this housing program. |
