The ALICE Emergency Fund provides one-time emergency financial assistance up to $1,500 to families who have recently faced a significant financial setback, such as a medical emergency, a divorce or death in the household, a temporary job loss or reduced hours through no fault of their own, or a major unexpected expense. The fund is designed to help cover urgent needs such as rent or mortgage payments to avoid eviction; car repairs so a parent can get to work or childcare costs, so employment is not lost.
All payments go directly to verified landlords, repair shops, or providers to ensure accountability and impact.
Criteria
☐ Primary Resident of Sangamon or Menard County (for at least 180 days)
☐ Currently Employed or Temporarily Unemployed (due to no fault of their own)
☐ Not receiving Rent / Mortgage assistance from other government, faith-based or nonprofit organizations
☐ Experienced a Significant Financial Hardship (within 180 days) such as:
• Reduction in Work Hours (equivalent to 30% of household income)
• Temporary Unemployment due to circumstances beyond the applicant's control
• Death of significant other contributing to household income
• Divorce from significant other
• Serious Injury / Medical Diagnosis
• Significant Increase in Expenses (equivalent to 30% of household income) such as the loss of primary vehicle required for work/school or loss of childcare required for work/school or unexpected medical expenses or funeral costs.
☐ At or Below ALICE Survival Budget: GROSS ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME LIMITS FOR ALICE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE:
|
Household Size |
Minimum Income |
Maximum Income |
|
1 Person |
$20,345 |
$28,000 |
|
2 People |
$27,495 |
$43,000 |
|
3 People |
$34,645 |
$60,000 |
|
4 People |
$41,795 |
$70,000 |
|
5 People |
$48,945 |
$84,000 |
|
6 People |
$56,095 |
$95,000 |
IF YOU MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA AND WOULD LIKE TO APPLY PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION