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The Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants program through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development division is also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program. It has two branches: 1. The program provides loans to very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. 2. It also offers grants to elderly, very low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. How may funds be used? -Loans may be used to repair, improve, or modernize homes; or remove health and safety hazards -Grants must be used to remove health and safety hazards ---------------------------------- How much money is available? -Maximum loan is $40,000 -Maximum grant is $10,000 -Loans and grants can be combined for up to $50,000 in assistance

Those in need may receive free smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors from the fire department. The fire stations also serve as cooling centers during extreme heat and warming centers during extreme cold spells. Cooling and Warming Center Details: All Peoria Fire Department Fire Stations are open to the public every day of the week as cooling/warming centers from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 pm, but persons seeking help can go to any Fire Station at any time. It's important to note that if the crew is sent on a call, anyone using the station as a cooling or warming center will have to temporarily leave during that time. Locations of Fire Stations can be found here: https://www.peoriagov.org/DocumentCenter/View/1505/Fire-Station-Map-PDF?bidId=

Positive Health Solutions provides a wide variety of services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and the LGBTQ+ population, as well as certain outreach/prevention programs for the general public*. Services include- -Supporting program-related needs of eligible individuals that meet the Ryan White Program guidelines -Transgender and nonbinary health services, including hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgery navigation. -Medical health services (maintain health through routine appointments and immunizations) -Mental health services (support and counseling for individuals, couples, and families) -Wellness education (certified dietitian on staff provides counseling and education about diet, food, and nutrition) -Case management (comprehensive assessment and care plan for services and referrals) -Peer education (supportive staff providing suggestions to all clients about ways to deal with many health issues and improve quality of life) -Outreach* (prevention counseling, testing, education programs, and events addressing the specific needs of the diverse community) -Advocacy (working with the local community and the Advisory Council to speak, act, and vote on behalf of the community)

Carle Health Methodist Atrium-Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic provides outpatient psychiatric and mental health services for adults and adolescents.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is a community action agency serving Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside counties. ============================================== 2026-27 LIHEAP Utility Assistance Details The LIHEAP year opens on October 1, 2026, with a priority period for the following households: *With a person age 60 or older *With a child age 5 or under *With a person receiving Social Security Disability benefits *With a disconnection notice or are disconnected The program opens to ALL eligible low-income households on November 1, 2026 Marshall County LIHEAP Office: 309-246-2200 Stark County LIHEAP Office: 309-286-2967 (Open 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.--Can also call main office during the rest of the week at 800-323-5434 ) Putnam County, please use main office line for LIHEAP: 815-625-7830 or 800-323-5434 In addition to LIHEAP, Tri-Counties Opportunities Council offers the "Neighbor to Neighbor" program for possible utility assistance.

With food allergies on the rise, and a lack of support across the country, food allergy families Kevin/Lindsey Spangler and Chris/Megan Horan of Peoria, IL came together to start Allergy Awareness for Children Everywhere (AACE Peoria), a FARE-recognized food allergy support group. Their group's mission of providing lifesaving food allergy support, education, advocacy, and research to the community has led them to collaborate with Red Sneakers for Oakley (RSFO). RSFO's focus is saving lives through educating and advocating for individuals with food allergies. The similar missions and the desire to organize other fragmented groups across the country sparked the collaboration. The group centered in Peoria Heights, IL is the first Red Sneakers for Oakley Chapter in the country. ===================================== Current Efforts: *Food allergy awareness education and training: Food allergy training certified by FARECheck, ServSafe. CPR training certified by the American Heart Association. *Undesignated epinephrine and albuterol for schools, early learning centers, restaurants, entertainment venues first responders, and community entities. *Allergy friendly camps. *Annual food allergy community outreach and awareness events. Annual national outreach events. *Food allergy advocacy: Improving access to therapies; Food Allergy legislation; Allergy friendly menus; Allergy friendly zones at venues. *Connecting fragmented food allergy nonprofits across the country. *Support group *Allergy friendly food donations *Allergy friendly cooking utensils *Allergy friendly signs at parks and playgrounds *Allergy friendly book donations to early learning centers, schools, libraries, and healthcare facilities *Annual fundraising events.

Not provided directly. For more complex durable medical equipment (DME) such as Hospital Beds, Lift Chairs etc., Advocates for Access connects customers who need them to those who have them to give and/or provides the guidance to get one from their provider.

Trillium Place East Peoria, an affiliate of Carle Health, provides assessments and outpatient services for mental health and substance use disorders for adults and adolescents. DUI evaluations and related services are also available at this location. Call Trillium Place East Peoria or the Trillium Place Access Center to learn more about available services or schedule an appointment. Proudly affiliated with Carle Health, Trillium Place is a not-for-profit organization originally formed in April 2019 by joining UnityPoint Health Behavioral Health Services, the Human Service Center, and Tazwood Center for Wellness. With locations in Peoria, East Peoria, Pekin, Lincoln, and Eureka, Trillium Place provides a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services.

OSF Peace Meals & Mosaic Christian Church will be providing free take & go holiday meals (breakfast items) on Monday, December 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Registration is required to reserve a meal. Please register at mccpeoria.org/meals There is a suggested donation of $5, but this is not required.

Apostolic church Counseling & Family Services offer family counseling.

Graham Hospital offers emergency treatment and a variety of health care services.

The Olio Township Office offers limited community assistance to qualifying township residents. Olio Township covers much of Eureka and some rural territory to the east. To confirm that you are in Olio Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Olio+Township,+IL

Little Mackinaw Township offers limited financial assistance for qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are in Little Mackinaw Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Little+Mackinaw+Township,+IL

Solvera Health is a comprehensive care center located in Peoria. Solvera partners with many community organizations to provide access to healthcare. Services include on-site pharmacy, physical therapy, labs, and diagnostics. Complimentary transportation is also offered.

Tri-County Opportunities Council offers low income/subsidized rental housing.

Fulton Mason Crisis Service provides 24 hour crisis intervention services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. FMCS also provides abuse counseling, referral information for community resources and services, and classes for perpetrators of domestic violence. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 first.

Liberty Baptist Church in Pekin offers a weekly food and clothing pantry for residents of Tazewell County.

The Hopewell Township Office administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents. Hopewell Township covers a rural area between Lacon and Varna (but does not overlap the major population areas of either). To confirm that you are in Hopewell Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hopewell+Township,+IL Please note that the primary elected officials for Hopewell Township do not have their contact information listed publicly, so if you have confirmed that you are in this township and would like to inquire about the limited township general relief/community assistance program, please contact the Marshall County Government (309-246-6325) and request contact with the Hopewell Township Supervisor.

Advocates for Access is a center for independent living, empowering and providing services to people living with disabilities in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, and Fulton counties. ================================= Please note that for more complex durable medical equipment (DME) such as Hospital Beds, Lift Chairs, etc., Advocates for Access connects customers who need them to those who have them to give and/or provides the guidance to get one from their provider. The same goes for blind mobility aids and related items.

Good Days offers medical assistance programs for people dealing with a variety of diseases: Copay Assistance Copays for treatments that can extend life and alleviate suffering Travel Assistance Transportation costs can be a significant barrier to treatment access. The Good Days Travel Assistance program pays for travel costs to ensure patients have access to the care they need. The specially-trained team of Care Navigators make all travel arrangements and stay in constant contact with the patient, physician and case manager throughout the course of the patient’s treatment. Travel assistance may include transportation by car or a variety of public transit options including Uber Health and Lyft for Healthcare. If a patient’s treatment requires an overnight stay, Good Days Care navigators will arrange flights, car rentals, and lodging as needed. By coordinating travel from start to finish, the Travel Assistance program ensures patients can easily adhere to important medical appointments. Premium Assistance Good Days offers the Premium Assistance Program for individuals who need help paying their monthly medical insurance premiums. Diagnostic Testing Assistance Many insurance plans do not cover diagnostic testing, which could be key in obtaining a proper diagnosis and/or appropriate treatment plan. Good Days can potentially offer financial assistance to cover the cost of diagnostic testing.

Trillium Place Lincoln, an affiliate of Carle Health, provides outpatient substance use disorder services for adults ages 18 and older.. DUI evaluations and related services are also available at this location. Contact Trillium Place Lincoln or the Trillium Place Access Center for information about available services or to schedule an appointment. Proudly affiliated with Carle Health, Trillium Place is a not-for-profit organization originally formed in April 2019 by joining UnityPoint Health Behavioral Health Services, the Human Service Center, and Tazwood Center for Wellness. With locations in Peoria, East Peoria, Pekin, Lincoln, and Eureka, Trillium Place provides a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services.

Carle Health Methodist Hospital offers outpatient behavioral health services at its Methodist location for children, adolescents, adults, and families on Medicaid.

CIPSG offers a support group for individuals affected by Parkinson's disease.

The Washington Police Department provides law enforcement to the city of Washington, Illinois. ------------------------------------------------------------------ In extreme weather, the Police Department building serves as a warming or cooling center daily from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are non-profit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Habitat for Humanity ReStores are owned and operated by local Habitat for Humanity affiliates, and proceeds are used to build Habitat homes.