The Salvation Army-Veterans Outreach Center

Description:

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.

Hours:

Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Please call before visiting)

Intake Process:

Please call.

What to bring to your intake meeting at The Salvation Army:

1) Your DD-214 with discharge status
2) VA ID Card
3) Driver's License or state ID (for all adults in the household)
4) Social Security card (for all adults and children in the household)
5) Verification of income (for all adults and children in the household)
6) Lease (if you have housing-Must be signed by the landlord and the Veteran.
7) If applicable, a letter from the landlord stating the amount of rent arrears-signed and dated, with phone number and address of the landlord on the letter.
8) If applicable, eviction notice or notice to vacate, or a letter from person with whom you are staying that states you must leave.
9) If applicable, copy of utilities that you need considered for payment.

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Please call to be officially screened. These are the general eligibility guidelines:

*All HOI 211 counties are covered-Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Fulton, Marshall, Putnam, and Stark
*Must be unhoused or have an eviction notice/notice to vacate.
*For direct financial assistance (SSVF funding): Veterans in a household earning under 50% of Area's Median Income (AMI)
*National Guard and Reservists not activated except for training purposes are not considered veterans under governing rules.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

September 24, 2025

Volunteer Opportunities:

Please call.

Address Listings

Phone Numbers

Legal Status:

Faith Based , Non Profit

Accessibility:

Handicap accessible