HOUSING HELP HANDBOOK
AND RELATED RESOURCES
This toolkit is designed to make resource contacts readily available during uncertain times.
Welcome
About The Initiative
TheMercerCountyHousingInitiativewasformedto addresstheneedtospreadawarenessofrural homelessnessandhousinginsecurity,andtooffer resourcestothosefacingit.
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.
A welcome message from the editor of this toolkit
physical intake forms
If you are in need of emergency housing assistance, you’ll need out a form to begin the process Listed here are the locations w you can find paper intake forms throughout the county.
digital forms & RESOURCES
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
area shelters
14 OTHER RESOURCES
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
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Contact information for the area’s law enforcement agencies is available here
While Mercer County itself has none, you will find nearby shelters in surrounding communities listed here. 17 18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Acknowledgements to the individuals/groups who have collaborated to create this toolkit.
Physical Intake Forms
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
Women’s Health, Mental Health, and Housing Resources from the Mercer County Health Department:
AREA SHELTERS
IOWA
CHURCHESUNITED-WINNIE’SPLACE
(call for shelter location) 309-757-0757
HUMILITYOFMARYSHELTER,INC
1016 W 5th St Davenport, IA 52802 563-322-8065
KING’SHARVESTMINISTRIES-COLDWEATHERSHELTER
824 W 3rd St, Davenport, IA 563-570-4536
LIBERTYHOUSEVETERANSTRANSITIONALSHELTER
732 W 5th St, Davenport, IA 52802 563-514-4805
MUSCATINECENTERFORSOCIALACTION-MCSA
312 Iowa Ave, Muscatine IA 52761 563-264-3278
VICTORYCENTERMINISTRIES
505 9th Ave South, Clinton, IA 52732 563-242-9016
SALVATIONARMYSHELTER
100 Kirkwood Blvd, Davenport, IA 563-324-4808
ILLINOIS
ANGELSERVICES
101 S Adams Street Building B, Avon, IL 309-975-1007
CHRISTIANCARERESCUEMISSION
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
QCHAVENOFHOPE
901 20th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201
309-558-6178
GALESBURGRESCUEMISSIONFOODPANTRY
435 E Third Street, Galesburg, IL 309-343-4151
“YOU CAN DO HARD “YOU CAN DO HARD TTHINGS.” HINGS.”
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
MERCERCOUNTYHOUSINGAUTHORITY
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
BETHANYFORCHILDREN&FAMILIES
Provides computer skills, GED, Employment readiness. 1830 6th Ave, Moline IL 61265
309-797-7700
DRESSFORSUCCESS
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
GOODWILLHELMSCAREERCENTER
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-ILLINOISDEPTOFEMPLOYMENTSECURITY
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
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 Bowerbowker77@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
MERCERCOUNTYSENIORCENTER
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.
ParticipatingChurches:
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 “BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF YOUR RESILIENCE. OF YOUR RESILIENCE. YOU HAVE THE YOU HAVE THE STRENGTH TO STRENGTH TO OVERCOME ANY STORM.” OVERCOME ANY STORM.”
LAWENFORCEMENT
ALEDOPOLICEDEPT
ALEXISPOLICEDEPT
JOYPOLICEDEPT
KEITHSBURGPOLICEDEPT
MERCERCOUNTYPOLICEDEPT
NEWBOSTONPOLICEDEPT
NEWWINDSORPOLICEDEPT
SEATONPOLICEDEPT
SHERRARDPOLICEDEPT
VIOLAPOLICEDEPT
200 NE 2nd St, Aledo IL 61231 309-582-2331
122 N Main St, Alexis IL 61412 309-482-5537
200 W Main St, Joy IL 61260 309-584-4127
302 S 14th St, Keithsburg IL 61442 309-374-2311
906 SW 3rd St, Aledo IL 61231 309-582-5194 / 309-582-5020
405 Main St, New Boston IL 61272 309-587-8181
125 N 3rd Ave, New Windsor IL 61465 309-667-2601
Seaton IL 61476 309-586-4023
402 4th Ave, Sherrard IL 61281 309-593-2512
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.
