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The North Pekin Village Hall serves as a cooling or warming center in extreme weather, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Healthier Homes Initiative is a no-cost program providing eligible Ameren Illinois residential customers with home upgrades and minor repairs to improve safety, comfort, indoor air quality and overall home health. Eligible customers may receive energy efficiency improvements to their home such as air sealing, insulation, lighting replacement, ventilation and moisture control measures, and other safety measures. Upgrades and minor repairs are based on an assessment conducted by qualified contractors.

Family House offers family housing to those outside of the peoria area who have a family member in the hospital for medical reasons.

The Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria offers baby formula and food, diapers, and occasionally other baby items for those in need.

The Fulton County Health Department administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the county. LIHEAP provides energy assistance for eligible low income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households, or directly to renters if the utility costs are included in their rent. The benefit amount will be credited to the households primary winter heating source (gas vs. electric). The program can also occasionally assist with emergency furnace repair/replacement. ================================= 2025-26 LIHEAP LIHEAP runs October 1, 2025 to August 15, 2026, or until funding is exhausted.

The Peoria Friendship House is a faith-based organization reaching out to all those in need, regardless of faith. Core programs include- *Financial Stability Program The purpose of the Financial Stability program is to help participants to increase their revenue while decreasing their expenses, thus helping them to improve their quality of life. This is a case management program that provides financial, credit and employment education, training, coaching and mentorship while providing basic needs like food, clothing, transportation, healthcare, and hygiene products. *Citizenship Classes Includes assistance with application process & Individual Attention/Support. Completely free. *La Familia La Familia Program that strives to restore dignity and protect our local Latino community by providing culturally responsive and healing support across the lifespan, from children to seniors. *S.T.E.A.M.S Academy An after-school program for K-8th graders that focuses on increasing learning potential with a concentration on one-on-one tutoring, enrichment activities and service learning opportunities. It features the S.T.E.A.M.S curriculum, which includes First Lego League, allowing children to research, design, and build Lego Robot. The goal is that the children grow to love learning and look beyond simply passing their school courses, but dream to excel far beyond. When school is out for the summer, there is an eight-week Summer Camp program focusing on leadership development that provides four consecutive 2-week camp themes with an enriching diverse program in a fun and safe environment. The children learn about healthy living, giving back to one's community through service learning, and social and emotional well-being. *Pathway to YOUR Future Designed specifically to prepare, teach, and support high school students' transition into adulthood. The goal is to be able to provide high school students with resources to develop life skills and different course certification opportunities to increase post-grad jobs right out of high school. *Parent Mentor Program Parent Mentors volunteer in classrooms for 2 hours/day for at least 100 hours. The Parent Mentors are supported by weekly training on classroom instructional practices and leadership training. As a result, they support each other to pursue their goals and unite the school community for long-term change. *Peoria Peacekeepers The Peoria Peacekeepers Network is a referral program established by the Peoria Friendship House that focuses on using a restorative justice approach to provide juvenile offenders who have admitted to committing certain eligible offenses, misdemeanors, or felony. Juvenile offenders are given the opportunity to make restitution, connect with the community, and receive needed services and support. Peoria Friendship House works in tandem with various organizations to provide aid to juvenile offenders via referral sources such as the Peoria Police Department Station Adjustments, Peoria Public Schools discipline referrals, and Peoria County Probation Informal Supervision.

Adult Protective Services investigates the reported abuse of adults 60 years of age or older, and disabled individuals age 18 to 59.

FACs can provide information, resources, and referral to various military and civilian agencies that assist with an array of the unique needs of military families including: emergency food and shelter, military related assistance and referral appropriate casualty assistance channels. They can also provide information on employment resources and opportunities.

Glen Oak Towers is an income-based apartment community for seniors age 62 and older, as well as individuals age 18 and older with a disabling condition.

The West Jersey Township Office administers limited community assistance/general relief for qualifying township residents. General relief is considered a form of assistance of "last resort" and is often very limited when compared to other public assistance programs. IMPORTANT: West Jersey Township covers a sparsely-populated rural area in Stark County that contains no cities, towns, or villages. It is largely in the 61483 (Toulon) zip code, but does NOT include the actual city of Toulon. It also includes some of the Laura zip code of 61451 but NOT the actual town of Laura. PLEASE CONFIRM your township using the map link below. To confirm that you are in West Jersey Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/West+Jersey+Township,+IL

Some people with MS experience difficulty with balance and coordination, fine motor skills, and mobility. The MSAA Equipment Distribution Program offers clients products designed to improve safety, dignity, mobility, and independence. MSAA provides these products at no charge and ships directly to the client. Items distributed through the program include home safety products such as shower chairs and grab bars, as well as mobility devices including canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.

Associates in Mental Health, SC offer cognitive behavioral therapy.

St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Pekin offers a monthly food pantry.

North Central Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit behavioral health care organization serving La Salle, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam, Fulton, McDonough, and Grundy counties.

The Morton Township Office offers limited financial assistance for eligible township residents, as well as providing voter registration, absentee voting, and notary public services. To confirm that you are in Morton Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Morton+Township,+IL

Tazwood Community Services, Inc. is the community action agency now serving Peoria County, in addition to Tazewell and Woodford counties.

Carle Health Methodist Hospital offers acute inpatient mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children.

The JFLOCI is dedicated to young athletes who participate within our organization and to their safety and enjoyment. The JFLOCI will serve affiliated members by providing at a reasonable price equipment, organization, insurance and a fundraising program for youth football participants, while promoting the sport of contact football, education and character development to young people between the ages of 8 and 14 years old. Flag football has different age requirements, please refer to rules. Cheerleaders must be the age of 8 years old, please see rules for more info. The JFLOCI is committed to providing a positive youth sports experience for all participants.

Mercy Medical Angels provides free, non-emergency transportation assistance for patients who must travel long distances for medically necessary care. Transportation may be provided by volunteer pilots, commercial flights, or ground transportation, depending on availability. Services are not immediate and require advance application and eligibility screening. Assistance is not guaranteed and is subject to volunteer and funding availability. Appropriate for individuals traveling to specialized medical appointments when local or insurance-based transportation options are unavailable. Use only after local transportation options (Medicaid, public transit, local nonprofits, hospital programs) have been explored.

Kickapoo Township is situated northwest of the city of Peoria, covering the unincorporated communities of Kickapoo, Edwards, and Pottstown, along with the rural territory in between. The Kickapoo Township Office offers limited community assistance to qualifying residents. To confirm that you are in Kickapoo Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kickapoo+Township,+IL

Associates in Mental Health, SC offers eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.

Good Beginnings is a prenatal and postpartum home visiting program that provides services and support to qualified first-time and second-time caregivers in Peoria and Tazewell counties. Good Beginnings program offerings include: -Community-based doulas provide labor support, education, postpartum care, and home visits to mothers in the program beginning at the third trimester through six weeks postpartum. -Home-Visiting Family Support Specialists provide activities, education, and resources to help you be the best caregiver you can be. -Prenatal classes are available for expectant birthing people and their partners to learn the best ways to keep everyone healthy during pregnancy. ----------------------------------------------------------- Additional exclusive programs for all enrolled Good Beginnings families include: -Spanish and English parent support groups provide additional resources to help caregivers create safe and stable home environments for children in their care

Community Harvest is a provisional food pantry that has been in operation out of Trinity Church in Morton since March 2008.

Carle Health Methodist Hospital offers acute inpatient mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children.

Startup Businesses: -Guidance through business startup steps, including license/permit issues, choosing legal structure, name registration, startup financing, and sales/income tax responsibilities. -Training on how to write a Business Plan, with an emphasis on bank expectations. -Critique and suggestions on Business Plan content, financial projections and marketing plans. -Analysis of feasibility of new business ideas. -Provide low cost marketing ideas. -Referrals to area professional services providers and lending institutions. Existing Businesses: -Complete analysis of past financial performance and comparison to industry benchmarks. -Diagnosis of cash flow problems and recommended solutions. -Assistance with preparation of Business Plans and financial projections. -Marketing ideas, eBusiness strategies, and general business advice. -Facilitation of company strategic/growth planning process. -Free consulting projects by teams of senior-level Bradley business students. Financing: -Information on federal, state and local loan programs for new and existing businesses. -Guidance through the bank financing process and contact information for local lenders. -Advice on structuring company debt and equity. -Referral to angel investment groups and venture capital firms. Education: -Free "How To Start A Business" workshops every month. -Half day and full day seminars on marketing, HR, finance, taxes, and regulatory compliance.