Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) | Salvation Army of Bloomington

208 North Oak Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

Eligibility

Open to veterans or a spouse of a veteran; Housing status must be in one of the following categories: - Client resides in housing and lacks the ability to pay all bills, - Client is currently homeless, - Client has left permanent housing within the past 90 days to seek other housing that better meets the family's needs or preferences

Required documents

Photo ID, Social Security card, Proof of income, Proof of residency, DD214

(309) 829-9476

Voice - Main Phone

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/bloomington

Application process

Call for information

Fees

None

Service area

Mclean County, IL
Dewitt County, IL
Livingston County, IL
Logan County, IL
Mason County, IL
Menard County, IL
Piatt County, IL

Description

Provides financial and support services to Veteran Families who are homeless or imminently at-risk of being homeless.

Aims to stabilize these families in housing, while providing on-going support as needed to sustain independent living.

Services may include, rental and utility deposits, limited rental and utility assistance, 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 securing other public benefits, and assistance in securing permanent housing.

What's Here

Temporary Financial Assistance Rental Deposit Assistance Veteran Benefits Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Utility Service Payment Assistance Comprehensive Information and Referral

Providing organization

Salvation Army of Bloomington

Offers to work with clients to identify barriers and move toward self sufficiency.