Operation Blessing -
Chicago - provides limited financial assistance for rent or
mortgage payments, emergency needs in situations of catastrophic
loss (fire, flood, earthquake), utility bills (water,
electricity, gas). Requests will only be considered if a letter
is attached from a pastoral or agency representative. Payments
will be sent directly to the creditor.
Contact them at
773-625-6770.
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Private Fuel Funds -
there are non-federal dollars available from local fuel funds,
obtained from others throughout the state of Illinois who make
contributions into this fund when paying their own utility bill.
Ask the state energy assistance office for the local phone
number of the fuel fund nearest you, or go to www.nationalfuelfunds.org. You can also contact
one of the following in order to find out more information on
how to qualify for financial assistance regarding your fuel
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A Hand Up,
Inc.
Sharon Durbin
500 South 27th Street, A-16
Decatur, IL 62521-2200
Tel: 217-362-6380 | Fax: 217-483-8823
sharon_durbin@illinoispower.com
www.ahandup.com |
The Peoples Energy
Kathy Donofrio
130 E. Randolph Dr., 22nd floor
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 312-240-4262 | Fax: 312-240-3691
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IL Dept Commerce &
Community Affairs
Gail Hedges
620 E. Adams, 5th Floor
Springfield, IL 62701
Tel: 217-785-2533
Fax: 217-782-1206
ghedges@commerce.state.il.us |
Salvation Army
William Fillmore
5040 N. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60630
Tel: 773-205-3565 | Fax: 773-205-3585
william_fillmore@usc.salvationarmy.org |
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