MCHI - Housing Help Handbook 2024

MERCER COUNTY HOUSING INITIATIVE

HOUSING HELP HANDBOOK AND RELATED RESOURCES

This toolkit is designed to make resource contacts readily available during uncertain times.

About The Initiative The Mercer County Housing Initiative was formed to address the need to spread awareness of rural homelessness and housing insecurity, and to offer resources to those facing it.

When the collaborative Mercer 100 project came to an end, the group persevered, bringing key area organizations to work together. The resulting efforts have led to the process map you’ll find in this guide, securing dollars for the emergency housing fund, and the continued work of intervening on behalf of individuals facing housing insecurity and homelessness in Mercer County.

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Welcome

A welcome message from the editor of this toolkit.

intake forms 04 physical If you are in need of emergency housing assistance, you’ll need to fill out a form to begin the process. Listed here are the locations where you can find paper intake forms throughout the county.

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digital forms & RESOURCES

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area shelters

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OTHER RESOURCES

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LAW ENFORCEMENT

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

If you would prefer to fill out a digital form, you can find the QR code and link to that here, as well as resources from the Mercer County Health Department.

While Mercer County itself has none, you will find nearby shelters in surrounding communities listed here.

Here you’ll find non-emergency resources related to homelessness and housing insecurity such as rental and utility assistance, government programs, unemployment, veteran care, and more.

Contact information for the area’s law enforcement agencies is available here.

Acknowledgements to the individuals/groups who have collaborated to create this toolkit.

Physical Intake Forms Are you in need of emergency housing assistance and looking for a paper intake form to fill out? Visit the location nearest you to pick up a form. The locations below will have someone available to assist you.

IF VIEWING THIS AS A DIGITAL PDF: CLICK OR TAP THE ADDRESS TO BE TAKEN TO GOOGLE MAPS FOR DIRECTIONS MERCER COUNTY FAMILY CRISIS CENTER

110 NW 3rd Ave, Aledo, IL

GENESIS HEALTH CLINIC

1007 NW 3rd St, Aledo, IL

MERCER COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.

305 NW 7th St, Aledo, IL

PROJECT NOW

605 SW 3rd St, Aledo, IL

MERCER COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER

137 W Main St, Aledo, IL

VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

100 SE 3rd St, Aledo, IL (in the courthouse)

MERCER COUNTY MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE

800 NE 6th Ave, Aledo, IL (Pastor Luke Dunn)

MERCER COUNTY FAMILY YMCA

401 SW 2nd Ave, Aledo, IL

ALEDO CITY HALL

120 N College Ave, Aledo, IL

ALEDO MAIN STREET

100 E Main St, Aledo, IL

AMERICAN LEGION POST #121

2000 IL-17, Aledo, IL

KEITHSBURG CITY HALL

302 S 14th, Keithsburg, IL

SHERRARD CITY HALL

517 3rd St, Sherrard, IL

VISIT MERCO

103 N College Ave Suite Suite 202-203, Aledo, IL

MERCER COUNTY PROBATION

100 SE 3rd St, Aledo, IL (in the courthouse)

Digital Intake Forms Alternatively, if you would prefer to fill out a digital form on a computer or mobile device, please use the QR code or visit the link below to be taken to a digital intake form.

intake form

CLICK OR TAP HERE -> MERCER COUNTY HOUSING INITIATIVE INTAKE FORM

Women’s Health, Mental Health, and Housing Resources from the Mercer County Health Department: resource guide

CLICK OR TAP HERE -> MERCER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT RESOURCES

AREA SHELTERS IOWA CHURCHES UNITED - WINNIE’S PLACE (call for shelter location) 309-757-0757 HUMILITY OF MARY SHELTER, INC 1016 W. 5th St. Davenport, IA 52802 563-322-8065 KING’S HARVEST MINISTRIES - COLD WEATHER SHELTER 824 W 3rd St, Davenport, IA 563-570-4536 LIBERTY HOUSE VETERANS TRANSITIONAL SHELTER 732 W 5th St, Davenport, IA 52802 563-514-4805 MUSCATINE CENTER FOR SOCIAL ACTION- MCSA 312 Iowa Ave, Muscatine IA 52761 563-264-3278 VICTORY CENTER MINISTRIES 505 9th Ave South, Clinton, IA 52732 563-242-9016 SALVATION ARMY SHELTER 100 Kirkwood Blvd, Davenport, IA 563-324-4808

ILLINOIS ANGEL SERVICES 101 S Adams Street Building B, Avon, IL 309-975-1007 CHRISTIAN CARE RESCUE MISSION 2209 3rd Ave, Rock Island IL 61201 309-786-5734 FARM (Faith & Restoration Ministries) - KASIA’S House (call for shelter location) Gary and Jackie Green PO Box 273 201 E. Monroe St Joy IL 61260 309-574-9805 QC HAVEN OF HOPE 901 20th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 309-558-6178 GALESBURG RESCUE MISSION FOOD PANTRY 435 E. Third Street, Galesburg, IL 309-343-4151

denotes DV shelter

“YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS.”

Glennon Doyle

OTHER RESOURCES AFFORDABLE HOUSING

BROOKWOOD APTS | WODA COOPER 1-2 bedroom, pet-friendly, income-based housing.

10 Harris Dr, Matherville IL 61263 309-754-8860

BUTTONWOOD TRAILS Affordable single family housing.

445 SE 10th Ave, Aledo IL 61231 309-734-1934

COZY HAVEN HOMES (HAUN MGMT) Income-based housing for 62+ or disabled individuals.

131 Main St, New Windsor IL 61465 309-667-2557

LAKE MATHERVILLE MANOR Income-based, pet friendly, apartments.

400 5th Ave, Matherville IL 61263 309-754-8860

MARIGOLD APARTMENTS (PROJECT NOW) Affordable, quiet, senior living.

Illinois Rte 17 & 16th Ave, Viola IL 61486 309-793-6391

MERCER COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Public housing program, voucher program, and affordable housing program in Mercer County.

609 NW 4th Ave, Aledo IL 61231 309-582-5410

NEW BOSTON APARTMENTS (PROJECT NOW) Affordable housing.

208 Walnut St, New Boston IL 61272 309-793-6391

RIVERCREST APARTMENTS (PROJECT NOW) Handicap accessible, affordable housing.

1701 Washington St, Keithsburg IL 61442 309-793-6391

OTHER RESOURCES AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CONTINUED

VILLAGE GREEN APARTMENTS (HAUN MGMT) Income-based housing for 62+ or disabled individuals.

304 S 14th St, Keithsburg IL 61442 309-374-2247

VILOMAH A small collection of tiny homes in New Boston.

Amy Hess 750 45th St, New Boston, IL 61272 (309) 582-4153

WILLOW MANOR APARTMENTS (HAUN MGMT) Income-based housing.

802 W 10th St, Aledo IL 61231 815-339-2140

OTHER RESOURCES EMPLOYMENT/UNEMPLOYMENT

AMERICAN JOB CENTER Offers employment opportunities, resume building, training, help with unemployment claims 500 42nd Ave Ste 1, Rock Island IL 61201 309-788-7587

BETHANY FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES Provides computer skills, GED, Employment readiness.

1830 6th Ave, Moline IL 61265 309-797-7700

DRESS FOR SUCCESS Empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and life.

111 E 3rd St Ste 710, Davenport IA 52801 563-322-1010

GOODWILL HELMS CAREER CENTER Provides computer and internet access, computer skills training, job search help, resume assistance and business connections.

4805 22nd Ave, Moline IL 61265 563-484-3757

IDES - ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY Administers unemployment benefits, labor law, legal services, veteran services, fraud & identity theft.

500 42nd St, Suite 1, Rock Island, IL 61201 217-558-0401

OTHER RESOURCES EMPLOYMENT/UNEMPLOYMENT, CONTINUED

MERCER COUNTY BETTER TOGETHER Assists Mercer County residents in their job search with interview readiness, resume building, career guidance, and a weekly local jobs list.

2004 SE 3rd St, Aledo, IL 61231 815-303-2825

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OTHER RESOURCES ENERGY & RENT ASSISTANCE

ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROJECT NOW Administers programs such as LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program), PIPP (percentage of income payment plan), I-CARE, one-time benefit payments, reconnection assistance, emergency furnace assistance.

418 19th Street, Rock Island 61201 309-793-6391

RENT ASSISTANCE MERCER COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Administers a housing voucher program for very low income families.

609 NW 4th Ave, Aledo IL 61231 309-582-5410

SALVATION ARMY Provides emergency and one-time rental assistance to individuals and families, based on eligibility.

100 Kirkwood Blvd, Davenport IA 52803 Contact Steve Bower bowker77@gmail.com

PROJECT NOW Offers a variety of housing programs.

418 19th Street, Rock Island 61201 309-793-6391

FAMILY CRISIS CENTER Offering services for survivors of violence and/or abuse of their dependents. Assisting with personal and legal advocacy.

Contact: 309-582-7233

MERCER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER Services for Mercer County Seniors (age 60+). Assistance applying for Medicaid, medicare, SNAP, and senior housing.

42nd St, Suite 1, Rock Island, IL Contact: 309-582-5492

PERIPHERAL RESOURCES CHURCH ASSISTANCE

CHURCH BENEVOLENCE Some churches of Mercer County have a limited budget designated for emergency assistance. They help on a case by case basis at their discretion.

Participating Churches: Aledo UMC: 309-582-2169 First Baptist Church of Aledo: 309-582-7812 Trinity Presbyterian: 309-582-5324 Saint Catherine Catholic Church: 309-582-7500 New Life Assembly of God: Contact Pastor Phil Pieper 309-221-2348

MERCO MINISTERIUM The Mercer County Ministerium is able to assist those in crisis Email Luke Dunn at fbcaledo@frontiernet.net

PALS “Presbyterians and Lutherans Serving” helps people on the East edge of Mercer County, but primarily Henry County with housing and utility emergency needs.

Contact: Pastor Laurie Hensley at 618-980-9804

NEW WINDSOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Emergency assistance for New Windsor residents only.

Contact: Church Office nwpresby@nwctv.net or 309-667-2412 Contact: Pastor Laurie Hensley at 618-980-9804

OTHER RESOURCES FOOD PANTRIES

ALEXIS AREA FOOD PANTRY 2704 1st Ave, Alexis, IL 61412 309-337-5574

ALWOOD FOOD PANTRY 111 W D St, Alpha IL 61413 309-371-8922

CHURCHES OF MERCER COUNTY FOOD PANTRY 1200 S College Ave, Aledo, IL 61231 (309) 582-4265 (HANK)

NEW WINDSOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOOD PANTRY 414 Walnut St, New Windsor, IL 61465 309-667-2412

SHERRARD FOOD PANTRY 203 4th Ave, Sherrard IL 61281 309-230-9202

VIOLA FOOD PANTRY 1407 18th Ave, Viola, IL 61486 (309) 596-2152

LITTLE FOOD PANTRIES Aledo: First Baptist Church, 800 NE 6th Ave., NE corner of parking lot Joy: Old fire station (next to the Post Office at 202 W. Main St.) Keithsburg: City Hall, 302 S 14th St Matherville: City Hall, 500 2nd St New Boston: Next to the mail boxes at 4th and Main St New Windsor: Behind the Presbyterian Church at 414 Walnut St North Henderson: City Hall, 206 South St Seaton: City Hall, 201 Maple Street Viola: Viola Market, 1103 17th Ave / Route 17, in the parking lot

OTHER RESOURCES GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE

ILLINOIS CASH, SNAP, & MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Resources provided by the state of Illinois.

Mercer County Health Dept 305 NW 7th Street, Aledo, IL 61231 309-582-3759

ILLINOIS TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children.

Mercer County Health Dept 305 NW 7th Street, Aledo, IL 61231 309-582-3759

RIM | RURAL TRANSIT Rural public transportation in Rock Island and Mercer Counties.

309-788-6335

VETERANS CARE Healthcare for veterans.

County Courthouse 100 S.E. 3rd St, Aledo, IL 61231 877-483-8779

VETERAN ASSISTANCE The Veterans Assistance office is able to help veterans who qualify with financial aid, and with claims with the VA hospital system.

309-582-2714 mercoVAC@mercercountyil.org

PERIPHERAL RESOURCES GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE, CONTINUED

MERCER COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. For those struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse, the Mercer County Health Department has services available.

Mindy McManus mindy.mcmanus@mchdept.org 309-582-7954

GENERAL ASSISTANCE Assistance is for those who are unemployed or disabled.

Please reach out to Caseworker Luke Dunn at fbcaledo@frontiernet.net

OTHER RESOURCES ANIMAL SHELTERS

MERCER COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL PO Box 188, Aledo, IL 61231 309-582-5215

FUR-EVER FRIENDS 901 SW 10TH St, Aledo IL dobervette@gmail.com

KNOX COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY 1855 Windish Drive, Galesburg, IL 309-342-1275

SERENDIPITTYS SANCTUARY OF HOPE 257 Allens Avenue, Galesburg, Illinois 331-704-0604

KING’S HARVEST PET RESCUE 2504 W Central Park Ave Davenport, IA 563-386-3117

ANIMAL AID HUMANE SOCIETY 239 50th St Moline, IL 309-797-6550

QUAD CITY ANIMAL WELFARE 724 2nd Ave E Milan, IL 309-787-6830

WARREN COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL 830 186th Ave W, Monmouth, IL 309-431-2908

IT TAKES A VILLAGE 1510 Grandview Avenue Suite 1, Muscatine, IA 563-261-9176

“BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF YOUR RESILIENCE. YOU HAVE THE STRENGTH TO OVERCOME ANY STORM.”

LAW ENFORCEMENT ALEDO POLICE DEPT

200 NE 2nd St, Aledo IL 61231 309-582-2331

ALEXIS POLICE DEPT

122 N Main St, Alexis IL 61412 309-482-5537

JOY POLICE DEPT

200 W Main St, Joy IL 61260 309-584-4127

KEITHSBURG POLICE DEPT

302 S 14th St, Keithsburg IL 61442 309-374-2311

MERCER COUNTY POLICE DEPT

906 SW 3rd St, Aledo IL 61231 309-582-5194 / 309-582-5020

NEW BOSTON POLICE DEPT

405 Main St, New Boston IL 61272 309-587-8181

NEW WINDSOR POLICE DEPT

125 N 3rd Ave, New Windsor IL 61465 309-667-2601

SEATON POLICE DEPT

Seaton IL 61476 309-586-4023

SHERRARD POLICE DEPT

402 4th Ave, Sherrard IL 61281 309-593-2512

VIOLA POLICE DEPT

PO Box 278, 1305 17th Ave, Viola IL 61486 309-596-4111

PREPARED BY: Krissy Dixon, Nurse Navigator, Mercer County Health Dept Wendy Doherty, Mercer County Family Crisis Center Heidi Hess, Chief Nursing Officer, Genesis Health System Cathy Jordan, Director of Housing Stability and Homeless Prevention, Project NOW Kyle McEwen, Executive Director, MCBT Tara McFarland, Creative Director, MCBT Stephanie Retherford, Grant Program Coordinator & Billing Coordinator, Mercer County Health Dept Al Zwilling, Foundation and Community Outreach Program Director, Genesis Medical Center, Aledo

The Mercer County Housing Initiative was launched by MCBT in Q3 2021 and involves partner agencies from health care to law enforcement, housing providers to social services. The overall mission of this task force is to provide emergency housing, transitional housing and affordable housing for Mercer County residents to help the community thrive and low-income families to increase their potential long-term.