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Full Resource Name:

BCMW Community Services

625 North 2nd Street
Breese, IL 62230

(618) 526-7123

www.bcmwcommunityservices.org

Description:

BCMW Community Services is a community action agency that serves Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington counties in Illinois. The agency has been serving individuals, families and children since 1967.

ALSO KNOWN AS

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY/BCMW

Primary Services:

Community Action Agencies [Show Definition Details]
Description
Private, nonprofit human service and advocacy organizations established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 that provide emergency assistance to people in crisis; address the causes of poverty through programs that fight unemployment, inadequate housing, poor nutrition and lack of educational opportunity and provide training in advocacy skills.
Hours
Call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm for appointment, closed for lunch 12:00pm (Noon) to 1:00pm
Required Documents
Varies, call office for documents to bring with for appointment
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Appointment Required
Languages
English, Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
Illinois
Bond
Clinton
Marion
Washington
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Community Shelters - [Temporarily Unavailable] [Show Definition Details]
Description
Provides temporary shelter for homeless individuals.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
- Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Picture ID - Medical Card - Link Card
Eligibility
Must be homeless individuals in Clinton County, Illinois
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone To Apply
Languages
- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
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Comprehensive Information and Referral [Show Definition Details]
Description
Provides information and referral to low-income clients to appropriate social agencies.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
For more information go to www.bcmwcommunityservices.org
Languages
English, Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
Illinois
Bond
Clinton
Marion
Washington
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Electric Service Payment Assistance [Show Definition Details]
Description
LIHEAP: Beginning October 1, elderly, age 60 years and older and/or disabled household member, who may also be disconnected or under imminent threat to be disconnected from their electric service may apply for assistance. - Beginning November 1, households with children under the age of six years and households who are disconnected or have a disconnected notice from their electric service may apply for assistance. - General public can apply for assistance starting December 1 through May 31, or until funds are depleted whichever comes first.
Hours
Call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm for appointment, closed for lunch 12:00pm (Noon) to 1:00pm
Required Documents
- Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Rent Statement - Utility Bills - Proof of Residence - Picture ID - Medical Card - Link Card
Eligibility
Verification of need
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Appointment Required
Languages
- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
Illinois
Bond
Clinton
Marion
Washington
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Food Pantries [Show Definition Details]
Description
Emergency Food Pantry: Provides emergency food on case-by-case basis and referrals to other local food pantries.
Hours
Call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm for appointment, closed for lunch 12:00pm (Noon) to 1:00pm
Required Documents
Social Security Card, Proof of Income, Rent Statement, Proof of Residence, Picture ID, Medical Card, Link Card
Eligibility
Age 18 years and older
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Appointment Required
Languages
English, Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
Illinois
Bond
Clinton
Marion
Washington
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Gas Service Payment Assistance [Show Definition Details]
Description
LIHEAP: Beginning October 1, elderly, age 60 years and older and/or disabled household member, who may also be disconnected or under imminent threat to be disconnected from their gas service may apply for assistance. - Beginning November 1, households with children under the age of six years and households who are disconnected or have a disconnected notice from their gas service may apply for assistance. - General public can apply for assistance starting December 1 through May 31, or until funds are depleted whichever comes first.
Hours
Call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm for appointment, closed for lunch 12:00pm (Noon) to 1:00pm
Required Documents
- Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Rent Statement - Utility Bills - Proof of Residence - Picture ID - Medical Card - Link Card
Eligibility
Verification of need
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Appointment Required
Languages
- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
Illinois
Bond
Clinton
Marion
Washington
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance [Show Definition Details]
Description
LIHEAP: - Beginning October 1, elderly, age 60 years and older and/or disabled household member, who may also be disconnected from their utilities or under imminent threat of losing their heating source from propane/wood may apply for assistance. - Beginning November 1 households with children under the age of six years and households who are disconnected from their utilities and under imminent threat of losing their heating source from propane/wood may apply for assistance. - General public can apply for assistance starting December 1-May 31, or until funds are depleted whichever comes first.
Hours
Call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm for appointment, closed for lunch 12:00pm (Noon) to 1:00pm
Required Documents
- Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Rent Statement - Utility Bills - Proof of Residence - Picture ID - Medical Card - Link Card
Eligibility
Verification of need
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Appointment Required
Languages
- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
Illinois
Bond
Clinton
Marion
Washington
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Prescription Expense Assistance [Show Definition Details]
Description
Provides pharmacy vouchers for individuals in crisis or emergency situations.
Hours
Call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm for appointment, closed for lunch 12:00pm (Noon) to 1:00pm
Required Documents
- Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Rent Statement - Utility Bills - Proof of Residence - Picture ID - Medical Card - Link Card
Eligibility
- Must be age 18 years and older - Verification of need
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Appointment Required
Languages
- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Clinton County in Illinois
Geography Served
Illinois
Clinton
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Weatherization Programs [Show Definition Details]
Description
Weatherization Program: Provides labor and material for home repairs related to weatherization for low-income families.
Hours
Call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm for appointment, closed for lunch 12:00pm (Noon) to 1:00pm
Required Documents
Proof of Income (12 months), Utility Bills, Proof of Home Ownership, Medical Card, Link Card
Eligibility
Must meet income guidelines, age 18 years and older
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Appointment Required
Languages
English, Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
Illinois
Bond
Clinton
Marion
Washington
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General Information

Hours:

Call Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm for appointment
Closed for lunch 12:00pm (Noon) to 1:00pm

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Accessibility:

Designated Parking, Outside Ramps, Wheelchair Access

Is Shelter?

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