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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

The Hittle Township Office can occasionally offer financial assistance for township residents in emergency situations, as well as general relief/assistance for qualifying residents. To confirm that you are in Hittle Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hittle+Township,+IL

The Princeville Township Office administers limited general relief/assistance to qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are in Princeville Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Princeville+Township,+IL

The Resource House provides guidance and referral services to Stark County residents seeking assistance with various needs.

The Bell Plain Township Office administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents. Bell Plain Township covers La Rose and some surrounding areas. To confirm that you are in Bell Plain Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bell+Plain+Township,+IL

The Valley 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: Valley Township covers Speer, IL and some rural Stark County territory to the west and northwest. In addition to the Speer zip code of 61479, the township covers some of the Wyoming zip code of 61491, but does NOT include the city of Wyoming itself. PLEASE CONFIRM your township using the map link below. To confirm that you are in Valley Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Valley+Township,+IL

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

The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation is a nonprofit serving people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). Callers receive personalized information about multiple sclerosis and connections to local and national resources related to MS. Service coordinators and peer counselors can talk through needs, answer questions, and help find the right support. Through the helpline, people with MS can also learn about and apply for a variety of support programs (eligibility usually requires an MS diagnosis), such as *Emergency Assistance Grant -- financial help for urgent needs like rent or utility bills (documentation required) *Healthcare Assistance Grant -- helps uninsured individuals pay for neurologist or dental visits *Homecare Assistance Grant – short-term homecare, caregiver respite, therapy services *Transportation Assistance Grant – funding for paratransit or rides to medical appointments (Lyft/Uber) and minor car repairs *Assistive Technology Program – info and partial funding for devices that aid daily living (e.g., canes, adaptive tech) *Computer Program – provides computers to help people with MS stay connected. *Cooling Program – cooling vests and accessories for heat sensitivity. In addition, the helpline can connect callers to peer counseling, advice on local support groups, and online communities.

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.

The Groveland Township can occasionally help qualifying residents with rent and utilities (due to emergency situation), and it administers a general relief/assistance program. The township can also direct people to local food pantries. To confirm that you are are located in this township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Groveland+Township,+IL

The Salvation Army of Canton offers occasional rent payment assistance.

Clayton Township Office offers general relief funds for emergency situations, as well as for those who are in the process of obtaining SSI or other federal/government income (but have not yet started receiving that income). To confirm that you are in Clayton Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Clayton+Township,+IL

The Spring Bay Township Office offers limited community assistance for qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are in Spring Bay Township, please view the following map (copy and paste): https://www.google.com/maps/place/Spring+Bay+Township,+IL

Brimfield Township is located in the northwestern part of Peoria County, covering the Village of Brimfield and some rural territory largely to the west. The Brimfield Township Office offers general relief/assistance and other limited financial assistance for eligible township residents. To confirm that you are located in Brimfield Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Brimfield+Township,+IL

Sand Prairie Township offers limited financial assistance to eligible township residents. To confirm that you are in Sand Prairie Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sand+Prairie+Township,+IL

Dillon Township Office offers occasional financial assistance to qualifying township residents. Dillon Township is surrounded by, but does not include (except for sharing a few of the zip codes), South Pekin, Green Valley, Delavan, Hopedale, and Tremont. Please confirm your township using the link below. To confirm that you are in Dillon Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dillon+Township,+IL

The Lacon Township Office offers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are in Lacon Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lacon+Township,+IL

Richwoods Township Office offers general and emergency financial assistance for the citizens of Richwoods Township. Richwoods Township covers Peoria Heights/the 61616 zip code.

The Essex 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: Essex Township covers the southern half of Wyoming, IL (south of where Route 91 divides Wyoming) and some rural territory to the south and southwest, as well as the unincorporated area of Duncan (has the 61559 Princeville zip code, but Essex Township does NOT included Princeville itself). PLEASE CONFIRM your township using the map link below. To confirm that you are in Essex Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Essex+Township,+IL

Provides one-time financial assistance grants (up to $2,500) to eligible active-duty service members, activated Guard or Reserve members, and their families who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship due to deployment, military-related injury, or service-related circumstances. Assistance may help cover basic living expenses such as rent, utilities, or other essential bills. Grants are paid directly to creditors and do not require repayment. Expenses Eligible for consideration of payment (daily necessities): *Housing expenses - mortgage, rent, repairs, and homeowners’ insurance (establishing residence/insurance or paying off expenses for a residence that is no longer being occupied will not be considered) *Vehicle expenses - payments, repairs, insurance (purchasing/paying off loan, major repairs for vehicles over 10 years old, registering, establishing insurance will not be considered) *Utilities (establishing/paying off utilities for a residence no longer being occupied will not be considered) *Childcare *Medical bills (the patient’s portion for necessary or emergency medical care only). Expenses Ineligible for consideration for payment: *Military debt/repayment, tuition assistance debt/repayment *Cable, internet, secondary phones *Taxes owed of any kind *Rentals of any kind (vehicle, furniture, and/or electronics) *Any other expenses not determined to be a "daily necessity" The eligible and ineligible expense lists are not all inclusive. Each case will be carefully reviewed for its own merits. All applications are individually reviewed, and the VFW reserves the right to make exceptions on a case by case basis.

Woodford County Heartline exists to provide financial aid and essential basics for residents of Woodford County who find themselves in a short-term crisis.

The Saratoga Township Office administers limited community assistance/general relief for eligible township residents. Saratoga Township covers Camp Grove and a small rural area to the east. Please confirm your township using the map link below. To confirm that you are in Saratoga Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saratoga+Township,+Marshall+County+IL

The Metamora Township Office offers limited community assistance to qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are in Metamora Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Metamora+Township,+IL

The Pekin Township Office offers food, general relief/rent assistance, and limited emergency (rental late payment or eviction notice/utility late payment or disconnect notice) for eligible residents. To confirm that you are in Pekin Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pekin+Township,+IL

The Salvation Army Heartland Division provides limited veteran housing assistance through SSVF or Supportive Services for Veteran Families. The program is a housing stability-focused service delivery program for very low-income veteran families throughout Central Illinois. This program serves individuals and families that are experiencing homelessness or imminently at risk of being homeless. The goal is to stabilize in housing, while providing on-going support as needed to sustain independent living. *Please note that the Veterans Outreach Center is not able to assist with mortgage, contract for deed, rent to own, or car payments.