Utility Rent Assistance
Offering emergency assistance to keep families who are struggling to pay rent, mortgage, and utility bills in their homes.
How We Serve
Rent/Morgage Assistance
As we saw in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people across the country were forced into making a choice between things like keeping a roof over their heads and putting food on their familiy's tables. We believe no one should have to make a decision like that, so we provide rent and mortgage relief to eligible households facing financial difficulties.
For instance, The Salvation Army of North & Central Illinois connects residents with local housing resources for rent and mortgage assistance.
Additionally, Relief Benefits is a national free, comprehensive tool that helps find relief - through the housing choice voucher program or other assistance applications - for those that are normally able to make ends meet but need help when unexpected situations arise.
Utility Bill Assistance
We have always fought to ensure that no one goes without heat in the coldest winters, air conditioning in the brutal summers, or fresh water to drink and bathe in.
In addition to a popular bill payment program, Pacific Power partners with Oregon Energy Fund, a nonprofit agency, to offer energy assistance to Oregon residents providing temporary utility assistance for eligible families and individuals when heating or electric service has been or will be shut off, helping them maintain housing stability.
Prescription Drug Assistance
As health care prices continue to rise, many large pharmaceutical companies are providing access to medication. You may qualify for free medicines if you do not have health insurance, do not have enough health insurance to cover your medicines, or meet certain criteria.
Find help if you're struggling to pay your bills
The Salvation Army understands the impact of unexpected life changes that can affect household income and lead to housing instability. Maybe you lost your job. Maybe you're a senior living on a fixed income. Maybe you're living with a long-term disability. If so, we are here for you.Throughout the country, The Salvation Army's emergency assistance programs are helping families pay their bills so they can keep the power and water on, fill prescriptions, and access transportation when necessary. The Salvation Army connects people with the resources they need to help their families stay afloat.
Stats
3,000,000+
people in America were provided with financial assistance last year, including utility and rent assistance
7.6 million
renters are at risk of eviction every year
23.4 Million
American households pay more than half their income for rent, often forgoing necessities, like food or medicine
Help build a safe space for a kid to grow, learn, and build lifelong skills.
By donating to support rent and utility assistance programs, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community, ensuring they have a safe place to call home.
