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The Hopedale Township Office administers limited community assistance/general relief for qualifying township residents. Hopedale Township covers the village of Hopedale and the immediately-surrounding rural area. Please confirm your township using the link below. To confirm that you are in Hopedale Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hopedale+Township,+IL

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

Central Illinois FRIENDS supports members of the LGBTQI+ Community, people living with HIV, and the general public through compassionate and personalized care. All services, listed below, are completely free. -Sexual Health Education -HIV/STI/STD Testing -HPV Vaccinations -PrEP/PEP -Safe Sex Kits (Condoms/Lube) -Support for people living with HIV -Trans Health Navigation -ACCESS Counseling Program (completely free counseling for LGBTQ+ folks and their families)

The Salvation Army of Canton administers the Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends program for Fulton County, and also offers additional utility assistance.

The Hopedale Township Office administers limited community assistance/general relief for qualifying township residents. Hopedale Township covers the village of Hopedale and the immediately-surrounding rural area. Please confirm your township using the link below. To confirm that you are in Hopedale Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hopedale+Township,+IL

The Richland Township Office administers limited community assistance/general relief for qualifying township residents. Richland Township covers Wilbern and the northern outskirts of Washburn, as well as a limited rural area to the north of both communities. To confirm that you are in Richland Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Richland+Township,+Marshall+County+IL Please note the additional phone numbers at the end of this profile.

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

The Steuben Township administers limited community assistance/general relief for qualifying township residents. The Steuben Township covers Sparland and Hopewell and some rural territory to the immediate west. Please confirm your township by using the map below. To confirm that you are in Steuben Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Steuben+Township,+IL

The Toulon 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: Toulon Township covers most of Toulon (except the far west side), the northern half of Wyoming, and rural area between and north of the two communities. PLEASE CONFIRM your township using the map link below. To confirm that you are in Toulon Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Toulon+Township,+IL

Ameren Illinois residential customers who meet the requirements of an income-eligible customer will have deposits for new service and late payment charges waived. -------------------------------- For existing deposits: If you meet the eligibility requirements and have an existing deposit, your deposit will be canceled and then either applied to the balance or refunded. The deposit will first be applied to any outstanding balance on your account. If there are any remaining funds, they will automatically be returned to you by check. If your account is current, the deposit will automatically be returned to you by check.

The Linn Township Office offers information and referrals to township residents, and administers the general relief/general assistance program for qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are in Linn Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Linn+Township,+IL

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. ================================= 2026-27 LIHEAP LIHEAP runs October 1, 2026 to August 13, 2027, or until funding is exhausted. The Fulton County Health Department, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Fulton County, announces that as of October 1, funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating system The program will begin taking applications on October 1, 2026 for older adults (60 years +), individuals with a disability, families with children age 5 years and under, AND households that are disconnected from their utilities, have a disconnection notice, or have less than 25% in their propane tank. All other income eligible households can start applying November 1, 2026. Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis through August 13, 2027, or until funding is exhausted. Households that receive a one-time benefit may return during the program year for a Reconnection Assistance or Furnace Assistance benefit(s), if needed. The program has expanded eligibility this year. Households that are customers of Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas and Peoples Gas must be at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines to receive a benefit from LIHEAP. The income guidelines are as follows:1- $3,990, 2- $5,410, 3- $6,830, 4- $8,250. Households that are customers of federal funded utilities/energy vendors must be at or below 60% of the State Median Income to receive a benefit from LIHEAP. The 30=day income guidelines for LIHEAP are based on either Federal Poverty Guidelines or State Median Income, and the number of persons living in the household. Go to Fultoncountyhealth.com or liheapillinois.com to know income limits for households with 5 members and more. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides one-time benefits to income eligible homeowners and renters to help with energy bills and for reconnection of energy service. Propane customers who are part of the priority group are encouraged to apply when the program opens in October. Propane prices typically increase during the winter months so by applying early propane customers will see their LIHEAP benefit go further.

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.

The Salvation Army Canton & Fulton County 360 Life Center offers a variety of services for Fulton County residents in need. This location partners with Loving Bottoms to offer diapers, wipes, period kits including pads and tampons, as well as adult diapers and bed pads. In addition to their many usual services, The Salvation Army is also offering flood clean-up kits/buckets for those affected by the August 2026 flood.

Logan Township is located in the southwesterly part of Peoria County, Illinois, generally west of the city of Peoria, and covers the communities of Hanna City, Smithville, and Eden, along with surrounding rural territory. The Logan Township Office offers general relief for qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are located in Logan Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Logan+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 City of Peoria administers relief programs that once were under its township. Coverage area is primarily west of Western Avenue, north of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and south of Nebraska Avenue (the City of West Peoria).

The Cincinnati Township Office covers the South Pekin area and offers occasional, limited financial assistance to its residents. Please confirm that you are in Cincinnati Township using the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cincinnati+Township,+IL

The Woodford County Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) is operated by and for U.S. veterans. VAC officers work with veterans and dependents to determine their entitled benefits and file claims with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. VAC officers guide applicants through the entire process and fight to ensure a fair review of all claims. The Veterans Assistance Commission's programs are considered emergency and interim financial assistance programs and should not be considered as an ongoing financial supportive program. All assistance provided by the VAC is predicated on an established standard of need as set forth by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). It is not the intent of either the Commission or the County to provide assistance either less than or in excess of the levels of assistance adopted by IDHS.

The Whitefield Township Office administers limited community assistance/general relief for qualifying township residents. Whitefield Township covers a rural area to the west of Henry, but does not include any of the main population area of that town. Please confirm your township using the map link below. To confirm that you are in Whitefield Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Whitefield+Township,+IL

Greene Township offers limited community assistance for qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are in Greene Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps?q=Greene+Township,+Woodford+County,+IL

Logan Township is located in the southwesterly part of Peoria County, Illinois, generally west of the city of Peoria, and covers the communities of Hanna City, Smithville, and Eden, along with surrounding rural territory. The Logan Township Office offers general relief for qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are located in Logan Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Logan+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.

Tazwood Community Services, Inc. administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Peoria County. ============================================= The 2026-27 LIHEAP program will begin setting appointments via phone on September 29, 2026 at 8 a.m. Appointments for October and November will be scheduled this day. The online scheduling system will open at the end of the business day. October Priority Groups: *Age 60 or older *Those receiving a form of Social Security Disability or VA Disability *Households with children age 5 or under *Households with a disconnection notice or who are currently disconnected November: Open to ALL ----------------------------------------------------- Applications will be taken from October 1, 2026 - August 13, 2027, or until funding is exhausted. Funding for LIHEAP is provided in part or in whole by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Per program rules, appointments may be scheduled up to 60 days in advance. If there are no appointments appearing on the scheduler (https://www.tazwoodcs.org/liheap) or when you contact the office, please check back the next business day. The scheduler automatically unlocks appointments as they become available. PLEASE NOTE: If a customer has a crisis situation, a shut off notice or are disconnected from services, they may be eligible to receive Reconnection Assistance (RA). An RA payment looks at the amount due to the vendor to prevent disconnection or restoration of services. If you receive a disconnection notice, please contact us immediately to see if you are eligible for services. ------------------------------------------- Customers who have applied for services can check the status of their application or upload their documents here: https://liheap2025.ilenergyassistance.com/customerinquiry