AKA:

CSBG; Community Services Block Grant

Description:

Offers one-time financial assistance for rent or mortgage to income-eligible individuals and families. Clients receive up to two months of rental assistance, once per year.

Eligibility:

- Must be a Lake County resident
- Must meet income requirement: 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call for an intake interview

Documents required (varies, on a case-by-case basis):
- Photo ID for all adults in the household
- Social Security Cards for all household members, including children
- Proof of income for all household members for the last 30-days prior to application date
- Proof of lease agreement
- Eviction or late notice, if applicable

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Youth & Family Services Volunteer: Food Pantry - Annual Holiday Basket Give-Away during the month of December. Volunteers are needed to sort groceries and pack holiday baskets for Lake County families in need. Youth volunteers welcome.

- Annual Anti-Poverty Walk: The 1st Saturday in May, volunteers load and unload tables and chairs, set-up & breakdown tents and check-in walkers at registration. Other volunteers are needed along the 5K route to man water stops and finish-line concession stands.

Contact Person for Volunteer Opportunities: Lisa Hayes at lisa.hayes@caplakecounty.org

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

June 3, 2024

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