EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | SHAWNEE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

1 Superman Square, Room C, Metropolis, IL 62960

Eligibility

Open to anyone; Depending on the source of funding, there may be limits on how often one can receive assistance and the monetary amount of assistance

Required documents

- Photo ID - Social Security cards for all members of household - Documentation of need - Proof of Income (30 days) for all households members and/or Zero Income affidavits for all member over 18 years of age - Proof of monthly household expenses (examples: mortgage or rent, gas, electric, water, sewer, trash, phone [cell]) - Car Payment - Furniture or Appliance Payment - Eviction or Late Notice - Appliance Estimate - Furnace Repair Estimate - Car Repair Estimate or disconnect notice (if applicable)

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4 pm Tue 8 am - 4 pm Wed 8 am - 4 pm Thu 8 am - 4 pm Fri 8 am - 1 pm

(618) 524-2941

Voice

https://www.shawneedevelopmentcouncil.org

Languages

English

Application process

Call for information or appointment or visit for services

Fees

None

Service area

Union County, Illinois
Alexander County, Illinois
Pulaski County, Illinois
Massac County, Illinois
Johnson County, Illinois
Hardin County, Illinois
Pope County, Illinois

Description

Provides financial assistance in meeting emergency needs for rent, utilities, food, clothing, medical, prescription, fuel, car repair, appliances, minor furnace repair, etc.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/01/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

What's Here

General Appliance Provision Utility Service Payment Assistance Furnaces Clothing Vouchers Medical Expense Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Temporary Financial Assistance Appliance Repair Food Vouchers Transportation Expense Assistance

Providing organization

SHAWNEE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Non-profit Community Action Agency committed to enabling individuals, families, and communities to access the resources they need to accomplish their goals.