Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council
Address
1 Industrial Park
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3458
AKA:
Community Action Agency
Description:
Community Action Agency covering Jackson, Monroe, Perry and Randolph counties in Illinois. Services include Food Pantries, Weatherization Programs, Rent Payment Assistance, Thrift Shops, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance, Head Start, RSVP Program, Case/Care Management, Community Action Agencies, and Disaster Related Clothing/Emergency Supplies.
Hours:
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
November 20, 2022
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1 Industrial Park
Steeleville, IL 62288
P.O. Box
PO Box 7
Steeleville, IL 62288
Contacts
Paulette Hamlin
Kim Deppe
Administrative Assistant
(618) 965-3458
Phone Numbers
Main
(618) 965-3458
Fax
(618) 965-9421
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Assesses the needs of families and individuals in need by providing linkage to appropriate services; may provide limited assistance with up to 2 months rent and back rent and may assist with other emergency needs.
Hours
Hours vary for each location, call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm for details
Required Documents
Proof of Income Proof of Need
Eligibility
Homelessness related issues
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Jackson, Monroe, Perry and Randolph counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Jackson County
- Monroe County
- Perry County
- Randolph County
- Jackson County
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Description
Community Action Agencies (CAAs), also known as Community Action Programs (CAPs), operate a variety of core services including GED and ESL education, job training programs, Head Start and day care, weatherization and energy assistance programs, health services, services for older adults (e.g., Foster Grandparents and RSVP), emergency food assistance and homelessness prevention programs.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Varies - call for details
Eligibility
Vary by program - call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Jackson, Monroe, Perry and Randolph counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Jackson County
- Monroe County
- Perry County
- Randolph County
- Jackson County
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Description
Provides clothing to families faced with emergencies, such as fire, etc., through the thrift shop.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Documentation of Need
Eligibility
Must be experiencing an emergency situation such as fire, etc.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Steeleville in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Randolph County
- Steeleville
- Randolph County
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Description
Provides limited financial assistance for electric bills.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Proof of Income Rent/Mortgage Statement Utility Bills Proof of Residence Social Security Card Medicaid Card
Eligibility
Income restrictions exist - call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Jackson, Monroe, Perry and Randolph counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Operates several food pantries for area residents in need of a short-term supply of food.
Hours
Call For Hours
Required Documents
Social Security Cards for everyone in the household Proof of all income for the past 30 days Proof of Residence Medical Card
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Monroe, Perry and Randolph Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides limited financial assistance for gas bills.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Proof of Income Rent/Mortgage Statement Utility Bills Proof of Residence Social Security Card Medicaid Card
Eligibility
Income restrictions exist - call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Jackson, Monroe, Perry and Randolph counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Head Start: Offers a comprehensive early childhood development program for children from economically disadvantaged families.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Birth Certificate Proof of Age Proof of Income Written Parental Consent Immunization Record
Eligibility
Parent(s) must meet income restrictions - call for details Serves ages 3-5 years
Fees
Co-pay required - call for details
Intake Procedure
Self Referral
Languages
English
Service Area
Jackson, Monroe, Perry and Randolph counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides limited financial assistance for home energy, such as propane/wood.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Proof of Income Rent/Mortgage Statement Utility Bills Medicaid Card
Eligibility
Income restrictions exist - call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Jackson, Monroe, Perry and Randolph counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
May provide limited assistance with up to 2 months rent and back rent and may assist with other emergency needs.
Hours
Hours varies for each location - call for details
Required Documents
- Proof of Income - Proof of Need
Eligibility
Homelessness related issues
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English O
Service Area
Jackson, Monroe, Perry and Randolph counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Retired + Senior Volunteer Program: Provides retired or semi-retired persons with opportunities for meaningful services within their own communities.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Age 55 years and older
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Monroe, Perry and Randolph counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Sponsors a thrift shop which features clothing.
Hours
Call for information
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Items purchased fees are charged
Intake Procedure
Come In Person For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Monroe County in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP): Provides weatherization to eligible low-income consumers to assist them in lowering home energy costs.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Proof of Income Proof of Home Ownership
Eligibility
Income restrictions exist - call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Jackson, Monroe, Perry and Randolph counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
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