Madison County Urban League Madison Office

Description

- LIHEAP: Beginning November 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. - The Summer Assistance Program: Accepting applications for electric service assistance for the summer.

Hours

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

Required Documents

- LIHEAP: - Proof of Income for the past 30 days - Rent/Mortgage Statement - Utility Bill - Proof of Residence - Social Security Card for everyone in the household - The Summer Assistance Program: - Photo ID - Utility Bill - Proof of Income - Proof of Residency - Certification Letter from Doctor Documenting Disability - dated within 90 days, stating that the medical condition would be aggravated by extreme heat - Letter of Determination from the Social Security Administration documenting a pending determination case at the Social Security Administration

Eligibility

- LIHEAP: - Income Guidelines Apply - Households at or below 150% of the federal poverty income level based on the household's gross income for 30 days prior to application date - Call For Details - The Summer Assistance Program: - Income Guidelines Apply - Must have at least one individual with a medical condition that can be improved by air conditioning, such as asthma, emphysema, coronary disease and terminal illnesses - An individual age 60 years and older - At least one child age 5 years and under as of the date of application - At least one individual receiving Social Security Disability benefits or a pending determination case at the Social Security Administration - Current PIPP (Percentage of Income Payment Plan) participating households that are receiving PIPP benefits on their electric ARE NOT eligible for summer cooling assistance - Also households that received PIPP benefits anytime during the period of September 2013 through August 31, 2014 ARE NOT eligible for summer cooling assistance

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

- Call To Schedule An Appointment - Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis

Languages

English

Service Area

Madison County in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

LIHEAP: - Beginning November 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

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

Required Documents

- Proof of Income from all household members for the past 30 days - Utility Bill - Proof of Social Security number(s) for all household members

Eligibility

- Home energy assistance payments made to eligible households are approved on a one-time basis - Income Guidelines Apply - Call For Details

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

- Call To Schedule An Appointment - Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis

Languages

English

Service Area

Madison County in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

LIHEAP: - Beginning November 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

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

Required Documents

- Photo ID - Proof of Income from all household members for the past 30 days - Utility Bill - Proof of Social Security number(s) for all household members

Eligibility

- Home energy assistance payments made to eligible households are approved on a one-time basis - Income Guidelines Apply - Call For Details

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

- Call To Schedule An Appointment - Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis

Languages

English

Service Area

Madison County in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Provides housing counseling such as budgeting for purchasing a home, home purchase counseling and preparation and more.

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 - Utility Bill

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

- Homebuyer Program Fee

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Madison County in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Annual Turkey Giveaway

Hours

Saturday, November 20, 2021 - 10:00am at Alton Amphitheater located at 1 Riverfront Dr. Alton IL 62002

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

- First Come First Served - Drive Thru Pick Up

Languages

English

Service Area

Clifton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison and St. Clair Counties in Illinois

Geography Served