Madison County Community Development 130 Hillsboro Ave. Edwardsville, IL 62025 Phone: (618) 692-8940 Fax: (618) 692-7022
Community Services Programs
Target Population:
The Community Services programs assist Madison County households who meet the low income/poverty guidelines, and persons who are homeless.
Services Offered:
The Community Services programs help people in emergency situations as well as longer term assistance to assist low income households to become more independent and self-sufficient. The Community Service programs funded through Madison County Community Development are operated by several agencies throughout Madison County.
Short term financial assistance is available to help families through crisis situations. These services include help with rent, medicine, food and transportation. Emergency shelter is provided for homeless families and individuals. Detailed information by clicking the appropriate link.
Other services are available to assist families in becoming more self-reliant and less dependent on public assistance programs. These services include housing and budget counseling, scholarships for post-secondary education, consumer – homemaker workshops, youth education and achievement, and vocational training. Detailed information by clicking the appropriate link.
Most of the Community Service programs are income based. To receive these services you must have the following documentation:
Proof of income for all household members for the 90 day period prior to application.
Social Security card and photo ID of the applicant.
Verification of need for services.
Application Process:
To inquire about the services contact the agency at the phone number or address provided on the attached links. Appointments can be set up after a brief interview to determine if the service is appropriate and eligibility can be met.
Funding:
The Community Services programs are funded by federal grants through the Community Services Block Grant and Emergency Shelter Grant programs
Community Services Block Grant Program
2007 POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES
125% Of Poverty
Family Size
Annual
3 Months
Monthly
1
$12,763
$3,191
$1,064
2
$17,113
$4,278
$1,426
3
$21,463
$5,366
$1,789
4
$25,813
$6,453
$2,151
5
$30,163
$7,541
$2,514
6
$34,513
$8,628
$2,876
7
$38,863
$9,716
$3,239
8
$42,213
$10,803
$3,601
For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,480 for each additional member to arrive at yearly amounts for 100%. At 125%, yearly amounts are increased by $4,350 for each additional member.
ARCH House
877-4987
Housing single men with drug and alcohol problems.
Good Samaritan House
876-0607
Housing women with children.
Oasis Women’s Center
465-1978
Housing women and children that are victims of domestic violence.
Phoenix Crisis Center
451-1118
Housing women and children that are victims of domestic violence.
Salvation Army Booth House
465-7764
Housing men, women and their children.
Transitional Housing:
Madison County Transitional Housing Program
692-8940
Providing temporary housing and supportive services for families with children and individuals that have disabilities.
People needing food assistance should contact their local food pantry for immediate assistance, and their local DHS office to see if they qualify for a LINK card (food stamps).
