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Full Resource Name:
Canton Township-Emergency Assistance
Address
1013 W. Locust Street
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0124
Description:
The Canton Township Office offers emergency assistance for eligible residents. Emergency Assistance consists of a one-time payment for eviction notices and power/water shut offs. The maximum grant for this program is up to $500.
The person/household will have to apply for township general assistance first; and if they do not qualify, they will then be screened for emergency assistance. The household's monthly income must be BELOW $700.
Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm),
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Intake Process:
Please call.
Please note that processing can take a couple of weeks.
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
The person/household will have to apply for township general assistance first; and if they do not qualify, they will then be screened for emergency assistance. The household's monthly income must be BELOW $700.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resources
Date of Official Change:
March 7, 2022
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1013 W. Locust Street
Canton, IL 61520
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Main Line
(309) 647-0124
Legal Status:
Other
Services
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Description
Emergency Assistance consists of a one-time payment toward remedying power shut-offs. The maximum grant for this program is up to $500.
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm), Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
Canton Township residents facing power shut-off
The person/household will have to apply for township general assistance first; and if they do not qualify, they will then be screened for emergency assistance. The household's monthly income must be BELOW $700.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Canton Township
Geography Served
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Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Emergency Assistance consists of a one-time payment for eviction notices. The maximum grant for this program is up to $500.
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm), Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
The person/household will have to apply for township general assistance first; and if they do not qualify, they will then be screened for emergency assistance. The household's monthly income must be BELOW $700
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Canton Township
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Emergency Assistance consists of a one-time payment toward remedying power shut offs. The maximum grant for this program is up to $500.
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm), Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
Canton Township residents facing power shut-off.
The person/household will have to apply for township general assistance first; and if they do not qualify, they will then be screened for emergency assistance. The household's monthly income must be BELOW $700.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Canton Township
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm), Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
Canton Township residents facing water disconnection.
The person/household will have to apply for township general assistance first; and if they do not qualify, they will then be screened for emergency assistance. The household's monthly income must be BELOW $700.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Canton Township
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.