The Salvation Army provides financial and support services to Veteran Families through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. The program is a housing stability-focused service delivery program for very low-income veteran families throughout Central Illinois. This program will serve veteran families that are homeless or imminently at-risk of being homeless. The goal is to stabilize these families in housing, while providing on-going support as needed to sustain independent living.
You May Qualify if...
- You or your spouse are a Veteran
- You have a very low income that does not exceed 50% of Area Median Income
- Your housing status is in one of the following three categories:
- You reside in housing and lack the ability to pay all of your bills
- You are currently homeless
- You have left permanent housing within the past 90 days to seek other housing that better meets your family's needs or preferences
Services The Salvation Army may include:
- Rental and Utility Deposits
- Time and Amount Limited Rental and Utility Assistance
- Amount Limited Moving Costs and Emergency Supplies
- Case Management Services
- Transportation Assistance
- Information and Referrals to Community Resources
- Assistance in Obtaining VA Benefits
- Assistance in Obtaining and Coordinating Other Public Benefits
- Assistance in Securing Permanent Housing
Please contact The Salvation Army Unit for more information:
- 601 W. Washington St., Bloomington, IL 61701, (309) 829-9476
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