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Illnois Residents are eligible for COVID-19 Relief from Evictions, Mortgages, and Student Loans

1/7/2021

 
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation wants to ensure that Illinois consumers are aware of COVID-19 relief options that are available to them. Today, IDFPR released an educational one pager for consumers to quickly and easily learn about their federal relief options when it comes to evictions, mortgages, and student loans. “At this unprecedented time of financial hardship, it is essential that consumers know and understand their options. Through our agency’s outreach, we hope to ensure that every Illinois resident takes advantage of the relief they qualify for,” said IDFPR Secretary Deborah Hagan. Federal deadlines are fast approaching. It is imperative that consumers take action quickly.
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For more information on how Illinois residents can get help preventing eviction, paying their mortgage and avoiding default on their student loans click here. 

COVID-19 Emotional Support Counseling

10/13/2020

 
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The State of Iowa has received federal funding from FEMA to offer free virtual counseling and assistance to those affected, in any way, by COVID-19. Counseling sessions with virtual counselors are available by video, chat or phone. COVID Recovery Iowa provides counseling, virtual activities, referrals and help finding resources to any Iowan seeking assistance or a listening ear.

​Iowans of all ages may join groups online to find support and learn creative strategies for coping with the effects of the pandemic. COVID Recovery Iowa will announce additional programs in the coming weeks to help Iowans build coping skills and resilience. Click here for more information.

CoVID-19 Iowa Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program

9/11/2020

 
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This program will provide short-term relief to income-eligible renters and homeowners who are at risk of eviction or foreclosure.
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IRS Recommends Individuals SHOULD HAVE TAX WITHHELD FROM UNEMPLOYMENT NOW TO AVOID A TAX-TIME SURPRISE

9/11/2020

 

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Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, millions of Americans received or are currently receiving unemployment compensation, many of them for the first time. It’s important for these individuals to know that unemployment compensation is taxable.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIRS/bulletins/29fa284?reqfrom=share

New Assistance programs for eligible Illinoisans seeking emergency assistance to cover costs of utility bills, rent, temporary shelter, food, and other household necessities.

9/11/2020

 

The Pritzker Administration, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), has launched a new initiative to help Illinois families access and afford home energy assistance and other essential services during COVID-19. Building on the State’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program, the State’s Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 21) budget authorizes an expansion of the LIHEAP and CSBG programs for eligible Illinoisans seeking emergency assistance to cover costs of utility bills, rent, temporary shelter, food, and other household necessities. Effective immediately, the Help Illinois Families initiative is implementing an online form to make it easier and faster for individuals and families to remotely request assistance through the LIHEAP and/or CSBG programs. Funding may be limited in some areas of the state and completion of the form linked below is not a guarantee of funding. Filling out the form below is the first step in a process that will be completed by local agencies throughout the state. Increased eligibility thresholds for FY21 aim to assist additional households needing support due to challenges exacerbated by COVID-19. This initiative remains available for all qualifying households with low income, regardless of how they may be affected COVID-19. Eligible families may qualify for hundreds of dollars of support; all applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis and subject to funding availability. More information 

A TEMPORARY COMMUNITY-BASED COVID-19 DRIVE-THROUGH TESTING SITE WILL RETURN TO ROCK ISLAND COUNTY FROM AUG. 19-30.

8/14/2020

 

A temporary community-based COVID-19 drive-through testing site will return to Rock Island County from Aug. 19-30.
The location and hours are different from the site that was open in July. Testing will be in the parking lot of the TaxSlayer Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Community-based testing sites are available to any Illinois resident to get tested, regardless of symptoms or other criteria. No appointment or doctor referral is needed at state-operated drive-through sites. Photo identification is required. Testing is available at no cost to the individual, but those with medical insurance may be asked to provide their insurance card.
Anyone who will be tested must be seated at a functioning window. Once you get in line at the testing site, you will not be permitted to exit your car. Walk-up testing services also will be offered; please follow directions at the test site.
Due to the demand for this service, there could be significant wait times. Please be patient. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate care.
Testing is encouraged for residents showing symptoms consistent of COVID-19. These symptoms include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. For additional information about COVID-19 symptoms, use the CDC Symptom Self-Checker Tool.
For additional information related to COVID-19, visit www.dph.illinois.gov or call the state’s COVID-19 hotline at any time at 800-889-3931.
This testing site is possible through a partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Rock Island County Emergency Management Agency, the TaxSlayer Center and the Rock Island County Health Department.

GOVERNOR PRITZKER ANNOUNCES PROGRAMS FOR RENTAL AND MORTGAGE RELIEF, Applications Accepted beginning August 10

8/6/2020

 

  IHDA is developing programs for Emergency Rental Assistance and Emergency Mortgage Assistance for households who have lost income due to COVID-19. Both programs are currently under development. Applications for Emergency Rental Assistance will be available on August 10 at era.ihda.org. Emergency Rental Assistance program FAQ’s can currently be found at era.ihda.org. Applications for Emergency Mortgage Assistance will be available on August 24 at ema.ihda.org. If you have questions, please call 312.883.2720 or 888.252.1119. If you need immediate assistance, please speak with your landlord or mortgage servicer about your specific situation. Please check back at ihda.org in the coming weeks for more information.

Career Coaching with Susan Zelnio, Moline Foundation Workforce Development Program Director

8/5/2020

 

Susan Zelnio, Workforce Development Program Director of the Moline Foundation, has an extensive background in Human Resources and career coaching. This six part series is designed so that each 30 minute session provides a 15 minute Q and A period.  Each session stands on its own so that participants can attend as many or as few sessions as they'd like. Registration is required and Susan will email the program Zoom links to registered patrons.  More information:
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IOWA NONPROFIT RECOVERY FUND ANNOUNCED

8/4/2020

 

Volunteer Iowa and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced today the launch of the Iowa Nonprofit Recovery Fund, an extension of the Iowa Small Business Relief Grant Program.

The program will provide short-term relief to nonprofit organizations that have seen reduced revenue and/or increased costs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible nonprofits may be awarded a grant of up to $25,000, based on income, expenses, outstanding obligations and other state and federal assistance received. The program has $10 million available, which was allocated through federal CARES Act funds.

Initially eligible nonprofits must be a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) or 501(c)(19), be based in Iowa and have:
Experienced a documented, involuntary loss of revenue and/or increase in expenses that occurred after March 1, 2020 due to the COVID-19 public health emergency Annual operating budget of more than $25,000 Twenty-five or fewer full-time equivalent employees A primary mission to serve the program’s priority service populations For more information on eligibility and assistance or to apply, visit iowabusinessrecovery.com.

Applications will be reviewed in the order received and awarded on a first come, first ready to process basis. Applications will be accepted until August 14 at 5 pm or until funds have been exhausted.

Questions regarding the Iowa Nonprofit Recovery Fund can be addressed by calling 515.348.8897 (toll free: 855.854.2440).


Faith-based Efforts

7/28/2020

 
To learn how to care for your congregation or to get involved in a larger faith-based effort to provide aid to your neighborhood or the Quad Cities, contact Gayle Lundeen with Scott County Emergency Management. (Gayle.Lundeen@scottcountyiowa.com)
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