Community Service Block Grant  

 

Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) funds are used to  develop programs and services designed especially to meet local needs.  The following are the programs offered by Will County Center for Community Concerns.

 

Prescription Drug Assistance 

The Prescription Drug Assistance Program issues vouchers for prescribed medications to qualified clients for use at   participating pharmacies.

 

Emergency Services

The Emergency Services Program provides assistance to individuals or families who are facing eviction or are threatened to have their water or sewer service disconnected.

  

CSBG Loan Program 

The CSBG Loan Program has funds available for small  business start up or expansion.  The business owner must be working with a bank or other financial organization and be willing to employ low-income individuals.

  

CSBG Scholarship Program 

The CSBG Scholarship Program awards scholarships each year to low-income and disadvantaged students of high  academic achievement or potential.  Students must be enrolled or enrolling in an institute of higher education in the state of Illinois.

  

Housing Counseling 

The Housing Counseling Program provides training and counseling to low-income renters and home owners in areas including landlord/tenant relations, budgeting, family and life skills, Pre-Purchase, Homebuyers Education, Mortgage Default, Post-Purchase, Pre-Foreclosure, and HECM (Reverse Mortgage).  HUD approved. 

By appointment only.

  

Family and Community Development 

Key staff members, who are certified as Family and Community  Development Specialists, provide intensive case management to promote self-sufficiency in the  family.  Together the case manager and family formulate goals and steps needed to achieve these goals.

By appointment only.

  

Employment Support 

The Employment Support Program assists eligible heads of households to obtain/maintain employment with such items as daycare, transportation and work supplies.

 

Certified Renters Program 

The Certified Renters Program is designed to provide training and counseling to eligible clients who have been identified as those who need awareness of landlord/tenant responsibilities.

 

Information/Referral Service   

Clients are informed of and referred to other County  resources which are available to assist them in becoming more self-sufficient.  

 

Financial Literacy Program

 

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