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Offers voluntary programs to eligible landowners and agricultural producers to provide financial and technical assistance to help manage natural resources in a sustainable manner. Through these programs the agency approves contracts to provide financial assistance to help plan and implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns or opportunities to help save energy, improve soil, water, plant, air, animal and related resources on agricultural lands and non-industrial private forest land, with emphasis on market stability and commodity pricing.
Provides financial help with heating and electric bills. Applications are accepted starting October 1st through August 15th or when funding is exhausted.
October is a priority period reserved for elderly, disabled, families with children 5 and under, and disconnected households. The general population can apply starting November 1st.
This program is not designed to pay a household's total energy costs. The amount of the benefit is based on number in the household, the 30-day income of the household and the source of heat. This is a one-time payment to the household's energy provider.
State Supplement adds to the benefits of the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program to bring the income of aged and disabled individuals up to the need of standards of Nebraska. Additionally, some persons are not eligible for SSI payments, but qualify for a State Supplement payment because of different standards and regulations.
State Disability provides aid to needy persons who have a disability expected to last for at least six months, but less than the 12 months required to be eligible for the federal Supplemental Security Income Program.
Provides assistance to caregivers of Ogle County residents with applications and other benefits.
Offers free food and personal care items to anyone in need. We use the Link2Feed check in system. If not currently enrolled, we will help you enroll. It requires your name, address, and a few simple questions. Only takes about 5 minutes to complete and no income verification is required. All in need will be helped.
Offers comprehensive and continuing health care for people of all ages with a focus on disease prevention and wellness.
Provided for defendants who reside in Linn County. This program was established as a collaborative effort with Linn County Mental Health and Disability Services to provide jail diversion and reentry services for people who have been diagnosed or thought to have a mental illness.
Provides practical information for anyone to access in the areas served. Education services include agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer economics, nutrition and wellness, and youth development. The website has information about different programming options available.
Health center for care of acute and chronic illness. Services can include women's health care services, diabetes management, immunizations, flu, and pneumonia shots, infant checkups, pregnancy testing, physicals for school, sports, and work, and sexually transmitted disease tests and treatment.
Provides shelter and veterinary care to homeless animals and places suitable animals in new homes through an adoption program. Services also include dog training classes; pet-owner support programs, including a pet-food pantry and low-cost vaccine clinics; and a variety of humane education programs. The Society’s Humane Investigators respond to community concerns regarding animal neglect or cruelty under the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act. A robust volunteer program helps the Society fulfill its mission.
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Offers Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day meals at Crossroads Mission Avenue. Meals start at 1 pm.
Offers a weekly open-ended group facilitated by a profession social Worker. It is for individuals who desire to learn and improve skills to balance and maintain emotional well being.
Offers a program for parents and youth individuals ages 10-14 to work together and build relationships. Participants will practice skills, play learning games, and do family projects in highly interactive sessions. Sessions are designed to increase family bonding, build positive communication skills, and solve problems together.
Provides personal loans to underserved individuals. The loans are aimed to give financial education and debt reduction while also increasing financial mobility through savings and wealth attainment. The aim of the program is to combat payday loans and predatory lenders.
Loan terms are 6-8 months, with a maximum loan amount of $525, with a 10% APR.
Offers Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment. APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER. SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov
Provides mental health and substance abuse counseling services to veterans. Services include treatment for addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and OCD.
Provides support services for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who require housing with a 24/7 staffing presence. Program aims to enhance the independence of participants with life skills and social activities.
Staff in each office are knowledgeable about services provided by other agencies and institutions in each area. They network within their communities to make sure they provide the best solutions for people in need and avoid duplicating services.
Offers a program for parents and youth individuals ages 10-14 to work together and build relationships. Participants will practice skills, play learning games, and do family projects in highly interactive sessions. Sessions are designed to increase family bonding, build positive communication skills, and solve problems together.