Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council

Address

1 Industrial Park
Steeleville, IL 62288

(618) 965-3458

www.weeoc.org

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

Primary Contact

Executive Director

(618) 965-3458

execdir@weeoc.org

Kim Deppe

Administrative Assistant

(618) 965-3458

Phone Numbers

Main

(618) 965-3458

Fax

(618) 965-9421

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

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

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

  • Illinois
    • Jackson County
      • Monroe County
        • Perry County
          • Randolph 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

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

          • Illinois
            • Jackson County
              • Monroe County
                • Perry County
                  • Randolph County
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-1100.1400) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  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

                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                  • Illinois
                    • Randolph County
                      • Steeleville
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TH-2600.1550) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  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

                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-180) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  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

                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  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

                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-250) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  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

                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HD-1800.3000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  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

                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-300) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  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

                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  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

                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-9200.8000-700) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  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

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                  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

                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3000.1800-950) and related services within the Service Tree.

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