The Salvation Army-Peoria

AKA:

Sylvia Fites Family Services Center

Description:

The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. It offers numerous assistance programs for those in need.
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Some additional details on a few common services:
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For RENTAL ASSISTANCE, there are two programs:

1. First month's rent and/or deposit assistance: Only available in domestic violence situations, disasters, or when being released from an institution (jail, hospital, or other facility) after 90 days. May call anytime for screening. Please ask for a case manager and state that you are in such a situation.

2. Back rent:
-Will need proof of hardship and proof of income (or projected income). Please call repeatedly the first Monday of the month @ 8:30 a.m. (if Monday is a holiday, please call Tuesday)
-Back rent program also includes contract for deed and lot rent for trailers.
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Mortgage Assistance (principle & interest only; no late fees or escrow/taxes):
-Applicant will need proof of hardship, income (or projected income), and some sort of statement from the lender about delinquent payment. Please call repeatedly the first Monday of the month @ 8:30 a.m. (if Monday is a holiday, please call Tuesday)
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Hours:

Business Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Food Pantry:
Monday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Intake Process:

Food pantry: Accessible at warehouse door. Photo ID required. Can attend once every 30 days

Please call regarding other programs.

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Peoria County resident, and-

*Water Assistance: Must be a customer of Illinois American Water and sewer bills are not included. Must have a disconnection notice. Will still consider those who have been disconnected too (but account cannot be closed). May call at any time.

*Rent: Must be facing loss of housing, be fleeing domestic violence, have experienced a disaster (e.g., a fire), or be exiting an institution (jail, hospital, or other facility) after 90 days.

*Electric/Gas Assistance (Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends for Ameren Illinois customers): For moderate-income people in crisis situation (those with low incomes must go to PCCEO or Peoria Township Relief). Please see specific income guidelines and further eligibility guidelines here: https://www.warmneighborscoolfriends.org
PLEASE NOTE THAT DURING COOLING MONTHS (June through September) THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES APPLY (in addition to meeting income eligibility):
-Are 60 years or older
OR
-Have a disability
OR
-Have a documented medical need for air conditioning

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

Yes

Related Resources

Date of Official Change:

July 18, 2024

Volunteer Opportunities:

Many, including community service opportunities. You can call the office to speak to the Volunteer Services Department at 309-655-7220. You can also visit www.peoriasalvationarmy.org and click the Volunteer tab to learn about opportunities and start the application process.

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Legal Status:

Faith Based , Non Profit