Kendall - Grundy Community Action
The mission of Community Action is to encourage self-sufficiency, while recognizing the need for personalized, direct services for residents faced with poverty or crisis.
The mission of Community Action is to encourage self-sufficiency, while recognizing the need for personalized, direct services for residents faced with poverty or crisis.
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP)
Information and Referral Scholarships Drive to Success
Access to needed resources through a comprehensive information network. Referral to programs, which relieve many of the problems faced by the economically disadvantaged.
Scholarships are available to assist low-income individuals continue their education. Scholarships may be used for tuition and fees, textbooks, supplies, or room and board. Scholarship awards are made directly to the college or university's financial aid office for use by the student as needed.
Successful scholarship recipients must meet the following eligibility criteria:
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One of common barriers to maintain employment is affordable transportation. Drive to Success is designed to help low income residents who are currently employed obtain reliable transportation for employment purposes. All expenses are paid directly to the repair shop.
The applicant household has to be at or below 200% poverty level. Your application will be reviewed and you will be notified within one month of your status. You may need to be placed on a waiting list if funding is not available.