BCMW Community Services

Address

625 North 2nd Street
Breese, IL 62230

(618) 526-7123

www.bcmwcommunityservices.org

AKA:

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Description:

BCMW Community Services is a community action agency that serves Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington counties in Illinois. Services include Food Pantries, Community Shelters, Weatherization Programs, Rent Payment Assistance, Gas Money, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance, Community Action Agencies and Comprehensive Information and Referral.

ALSO KNOWN AS

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY/BCMW

Hours:

Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Closed for lunch - 12:00pm(Noon) to 1:00pm

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

December 19, 2023

Year Incorporated:

1967

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

625 North 2nd Street
Breese, IL 62230

Contacts

Liz Garner

Primary Contact

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Coordinator

(618) 532-7388 x146

liz.garner@bcmw-il.org

Jodie Ramsey

Community Resource Specialist

(618) 526-7123

jodie.ramsey@bcmw-il.org

Lisa

Energy Program Manager

(618) 526-7123

Sue Castleman

Executive Director

(618) 532-7388 x112

sue.castleman@bcmw-il.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(618) 526-7123

Fax

(618) 526-7446

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Accessibility:

Designated Parking, Outside Ramps, Wheelchair Access

Description

Private, nonprofit human service and advocacy organizations established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 that provide emergency assistance to people in crisis; address the causes of poverty through programs that fight unemployment, inadequate housing, poor nutrition and lack of educational opportunity and provide training in advocacy skills.

Hours

- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed for lunch - 12:00pm(Noon) to 1:00pm

Required Documents

Varies - call office for documents to bring with for appointment

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Schedule An Appointment

Languages

- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request

Service Area

Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington 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
    • Bond County
      • Clinton County
        • Marion County
          • Washington County
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-1100.1400) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Provides temporary shelter for homeless individuals.

          Hours

          Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

          Required Documents

          - Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Picture ID - Medical Card - Link Card

          Eligibility

          Must be homeless

          Fees

          No Fees

          Intake Procedure

          Call To Apply

          Languages

          - English - Spanish interpreter available upon request

          Service Area

          Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington counties in Illinois

          Geography Served

          None

          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-1800.8500-150) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Provides information and referral to low-income clients to appropriate social agencies.

          Hours

          - Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed for lunch - 12:00pm(Noon) to 1:00pm

          Required Documents

          No Documentation Required

          Eligibility

          No Restrictions

          Fees

          No Fees

          Intake Procedure

          Call or Visit website at www.bcmwcommunityservices.org For Service

          Languages

          - English - Spanish interpreter available upon request

          Service Area

          Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington 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
            • Bond County
              • Clinton County
                • Marion County
                  • Washington County
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-3000.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Description

                  LIHEAP: Beginning September 1, elderly, age 60 years and older and/or disabled household member, who may also be disconnected or under imminent threat to be disconnected from their electric service may apply for assistance. - Beginning November 1, households with children under the age of six years and households who are disconnected or have a disconnected notice from their electric service may apply for assistance. - General public can apply for assistance starting December 1 through May 31, or until funds are depleted whichever comes first.

                  Hours

                  - Call Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm for appointment - Closed for lunch 12:00pm (Noon) to 1:00pm

                  Required Documents

                  - Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Rent Statement - Utility Bills - Proof of Residence - Picture ID - Medical Card - Link Card

                  Eligibility

                  - Verification of need - Income guidelines apply

                  Fees

                  No Fees

                  Intake Procedure

                  Call To Schedule An Appointment

                  Languages

                  - English - Spanish interpreter available upon request

                  Service Area

                  Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington 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
                    • Bond County
                      • Clinton County
                        • Marion County
                          • Washington County
                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-180) and related services within the Service Tree.

                          Description

                          Emergency Food Pantry: Provides emergency food on case-by-case basis.

                          Hours

                          Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm Closed for lunch - 12:00pm(Noon) to 1:00pm

                          Required Documents

                          - Photo ID - Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Rent Statement - Proof of Residence - Medical Card - Link Card

                          Eligibility

                          Age 18 years and older

                          Fees

                          No Fees

                          Intake Procedure

                          Call To Schedule An Appointment

                          Languages

                          English

                          Service Area

                          Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington 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
                            • Bond County
                              • Clinton County
                                • Marion County
                                  • Washington County
                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                  Description

                                  Provides emergency funds for gasoline; funding is limited; call for details.

                                  Hours

                                  - Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed for lunch - 12:00pm(Noon) to 1:00pm

                                  Required Documents

                                  Call for details

                                  Eligibility

                                  Call for details

                                  Fees

                                  No Fees

                                  Intake Procedure

                                  Appointment Required

                                  Languages

                                  - English - Spanish interpreter available upon request

                                  Service Area

                                  Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington counties in Illinois

                                  Geography Served

                                  None

                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-8300.2500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                  Description

                                  LIHEAP: Beginning September 1, elderly, age 60 years and older and/or disabled household member, who may also be disconnected or under imminent threat to be disconnected from their gas service may apply for assistance. - Beginning November 1, households with children under the age of six years and households who are disconnected or have a disconnected notice from their gas service may apply for assistance. - General public can apply for assistance starting December 1 through May 31, or until funds are depleted whichever comes first.

                                  Hours

                                  - Call Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm for appointment - Closed for lunch 12:00pm (Noon) to 1:00pm

                                  Required Documents

                                  - Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Rent Statement - Utility Bills - Proof of Residence - Picture ID - Medical Card - Link Card

                                  Eligibility

                                  - Verification of need - Income guidelines apply

                                  Fees

                                  No Fees

                                  Intake Procedure

                                  Call To Schedule An Appointment

                                  Languages

                                  - English - Spanish interpreter available upon request

                                  Service Area

                                  Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington 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
                                    • Bond County
                                      • Clinton County
                                        • Marion County
                                          • Washington County
                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-250) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                          Description

                                          LIHEAP: - Beginning September 1, elderly, age 60 years and older and/or disabled household member, who may also be disconnected from their utilities or under imminent threat of losing their heating source from propane/wood may apply for assistance. - Beginning November 1 households with children under the age of six years and households who are disconnected from their utilities and under imminent threat of losing their heating source from propane/wood may apply for assistance. - General public can apply for assistance starting December 1-May 31, or until funds are depleted whichever comes first.

                                          Hours

                                          - Call Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm for appointment - Closed for lunch 12:00pm (Noon) to 1:00pm

                                          Required Documents

                                          - Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Rent Statement - Utility Bills - Proof of Residence - Picture ID - Medical Card - Link Card

                                          Eligibility

                                          - Verification of need - Income guidelines apply

                                          Fees

                                          No Fees

                                          Intake Procedure

                                          Call To Schedule An Appointment

                                          Languages

                                          - English - Spanish interpreter available upon request

                                          Service Area

                                          Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington 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
                                            • Bond County
                                              • Clinton County
                                                • Marion County
                                                  • Washington County
                                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-300) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                  Description

                                                  Provides pharmacy vouchers for individuals in crisis or emergency situations.

                                                  Hours

                                                  - Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed for lunch - 12:00pm(Noon) to 1:00pm

                                                  Required Documents

                                                  - Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Rent Statement - Utility Bills - Proof of Residence - Picture ID - Medical Card - Link Card

                                                  Eligibility

                                                  - Must be age 18 years and older - Verification of need - Income guidelines apply

                                                  Fees

                                                  No Fees

                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                  Call To Schedule An Appointment

                                                  Languages

                                                  - English - Spanish interpreter available upon request

                                                  Service Area

                                                  Clinton County 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
                                                    • Clinton County
                                                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-5100.6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                    Description

                                                    Rental Housing Support Program: a rent subsidy program for individuals who meet income guidelines.

                                                    Hours

                                                    Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                                    Required Documents

                                                    - Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Rent Statement/Lease - Proof of Residence

                                                    Eligibility

                                                    - Income Guidelines Apply - Call For Details

                                                    Fees

                                                    No Fees

                                                    Intake Procedure

                                                    Call To Apply

                                                    Languages

                                                    - English - Spanish interpreter available upon request

                                                    Service Area

                                                    Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington 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
                                                      • Bond County
                                                        • Clinton County
                                                          • Marion County
                                                            • Washington County
                                                            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                            Description

                                                            Weatherization Program: Provides labor and material for home repairs related to weatherization for low-income families.

                                                            Hours

                                                            - Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed for lunch - 12:00pm(Noon) to 1:00pm

                                                            Required Documents

                                                            - Proof of Income (12 months) - Utility Bills - Proof of Home Ownership - Medical Card - Link Card

                                                            Eligibility

                                                            - Income guidelines apply - Age 18 years and older

                                                            Fees

                                                            No Fees

                                                            Intake Procedure

                                                            Call To Schedule An Appointment

                                                            Languages

                                                            - English - Spanish interpreter available upon request

                                                            Service Area

                                                            Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington 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
                                                              • Bond County
                                                                • Clinton County
                                                                  • Marion County
                                                                    • Washington County
                                                                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3000.1800-950) and related services within the Service Tree.

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