Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation

Address

223 South Macoupin Street
Gillespie, IL 62033

(217) 839-4431

ilvalley-edc.org/

AKA:

IVEDC

Description:

Community Action Corporation covering Calhoun, Jersey, Greene and Macoupin Counties in Illinois. Services include Home delivered meals, Weatherization Programs, Mortgage Payment Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Housing Search Assistance, Furnaces, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance, Head Start, Job Finding Assistance, Case/Care Management, Community Action Agencies, Comprehensive Information and Referral, Rental Deposit Assistance, and Medicare Information/Counseling.

ALSO KNOWN AS

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
IVEDC

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

January 23, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

223 South Macoupin Street
Gillespie, IL 62033

Contacts

Stephanie Stahlhut

Primary Contact

Executive Director

(217) 839-4431 x221

sstahlhut@ilvalley-edc.org

Agency Email

Kimberly Costello

Senior Services Coordinator

(618) 498-3483

kcostello@ilvalley-edc.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(217) 839-4431

Fax

(217) 839-3647

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

Provides case management to assist individuals and families in attaining self sufficiency.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Required Documents

Photo ID

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Illinois
    • Calhoun County
      • Greene County
        • Jersey County
          • Macoupin County
          Click here to see this service (PH-1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Operate a variety of core services in the community, includes GED and ESL education, job training programs, Head Start and day care, weatherization and energy assistance programs, health services, services for older adults such as Foster Grandparents and RSVP, emergency food assistance and homelessness prevention programs. Also, involved in affordable housing creation and renovation and small business assistance.

          Hours

          Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

          Required Documents

          No Documentation Required

          Eligibility

          No Restrictions

          Fees

          No Fees

          Intake Procedure

          Call To Apply

          Languages

          English

          Service Area

          Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Counties in Illinois

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Illinois
            • Calhoun County
              • Greene County
                • Jersey County
                  • Macoupin County
                  Click here to see this service (TD-1100.1400) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Description

                  Provides referrals to social service agencies to individuals in need.

                  Hours

                  Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                  Required Documents

                  No Documentation Required

                  Eligibility

                  No Restrictions

                  Fees

                  No Fees

                  Intake Procedure

                  Call For Service

                  Languages

                  English

                  Service Area

                  Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Counties in Illinois

                  Geography Served

                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                  • Illinois
                    • Calhoun County
                      • Greene County
                        • Jersey County
                          • Macoupin County
                          Click here to see this service (TJ-3000.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                          Description

                          LIHEAP: assists eligible households by providing financial assistance in the form of direct payments to the household’s energy vendor or the household.

                          Hours

                          Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                          Required Documents

                          - Social Security Cards for everyone in the household - Income for the last 30 days for everyone in household - Most recent gas and/or electric bill - Drivers license or State ID

                          Eligibility

                          - Income Guidelines Apply - Call For Details

                          Fees

                          No Fees

                          Intake Procedure

                          Call To Schedule Appointment

                          Languages

                          English

                          Service Area

                          Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Counties in Illinois

                          Geography Served

                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                          • Illinois
                            • Calhoun County
                              • Greene County
                                • Jersey County
                                  • Macoupin County
                                  Click here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-180) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                  Description

                                  Provides emergency furnace assistance to homeowners with non-operational heating systems or furnaces that have been red-tagged by the utility company.

                                  Hours

                                  Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

                                  Required Documents

                                  Call For Details

                                  Eligibility

                                  - Homeowners - Must reside in service area

                                  Fees

                                  No Fees

                                  Intake Procedure

                                  Call To Schedule Appointment

                                  Languages

                                  English

                                  Service Area

                                  Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin counties in Illinois

                                  Geography Served

                                  None

                                  Click here to see this service (BM-3000.0500-450.25) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                  Description

                                  LIHEAP: assists eligible households by providing financial assistance in the form of direct payments to the household’s energy vendor or the household.

                                  Hours

                                  Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                  Required Documents

                                  - Social Security Cards for everyone in the household - Income for the last 30 days for everyone in household - Most recent Gas and/or Electric bill - Drivers license or State ID

                                  Eligibility

                                  - Income Guidelines Apply - Call For Details

                                  Fees

                                  No Fees

                                  Intake Procedure

                                  Call To Schedule Appointment

                                  Languages

                                  English

                                  Service Area

                                  Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Counties in Illinois

                                  Geography Served

                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                  • Illinois
                                    • Calhoun County
                                      • Greene County
                                        • Jersey County
                                          • Macoupin County
                                          Click here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-250) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                          Description

                                          Head Start: Provides educational experiences, medical and dental services, nutritional meals, counseling and opportunities for parental involvement to help prepare low-income children and children with disabilities to enter and succeed in school. Services provided through a Center Based or Home Based model, depending on the service area.

                                          Hours

                                          Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                          Required Documents

                                          - Social Security Card - Proof of Residence - Proof of Income

                                          Eligibility

                                          Ages 3-5 years

                                          Fees

                                          No Fees

                                          Intake Procedure

                                          Call To Apply

                                          Languages

                                          English

                                          Service Area

                                          Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Counties in Illinois

                                          Geography Served

                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                          • Illinois
                                            • Calhoun County
                                              • Greene County
                                                • Jersey County
                                                  • Macoupin County
                                                  Click here to see this service (HD-1800.3000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                  Description

                                                  LIHEAP: assists eligible households by providing financial assistance in the form of direct payments to the household’s energy vendor or the household.

                                                  Hours

                                                  Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                                  Required Documents

                                                  - Social Security Cards for everyone in the household - Income for the last 30 days for everyone in household - Most gas and/or electric bill - Drivers license or State ID

                                                  Eligibility

                                                  - Income Guidelines Apply - Call For Details

                                                  Fees

                                                  No Fees

                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                  Call To Schedule Appointment

                                                  Languages

                                                  English

                                                  Service Area

                                                  Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Counties in Illinois

                                                  Geography Served

                                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                  • Illinois
                                                    • Calhoun County
                                                      • Greene County
                                                        • Jersey County
                                                          • Macoupin County
                                                          Click here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-300) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                          Description

                                                          Provides home delivered meals to seniors and people who are disabled who qualified for congregate meals. Call For Details.

                                                          Hours

                                                          Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                                          Required Documents

                                                          No Documentation Required

                                                          Eligibility

                                                          - Age 60 years and older and qualified for congregate meals - Individuals who are disabled and qualified for congregate meals - Call For Details

                                                          Fees

                                                          No Fees

                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                          Call To Apply

                                                          Languages

                                                          English

                                                          Service Area

                                                          Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Counties in Illinois

                                                          Geography Served

                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                          • Illinois
                                                            • Greene County
                                                              • Jersey County
                                                                • Macoupin County
                                                                Click here to see this service (BD-5000.3500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                Description

                                                                Provides a list of landlords and advocates for individuals by reaching out to the landlords. Might be able to provide emergency lodging (hotel) in the event it is difficult finding a place.

                                                                Hours

                                                                Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                                                Required Documents

                                                                No Documentation Required

                                                                Eligibility

                                                                Age 18 years and older

                                                                Fees

                                                                No Fees

                                                                Intake Procedure

                                                                Call To Apply

                                                                Languages

                                                                English

                                                                Service Area

                                                                Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Counties in Illinois

                                                                Geography Served

                                                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                • Illinois
                                                                  • Calhoun County
                                                                    • Greene County
                                                                      • Jersey County
                                                                        • Macoupin County
                                                                        Click here to see this service (BH-3900.3100) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                        Description

                                                                        Helping individuals who have been impacted by COVID-19 file for unemployment. Also assists with job search, preparing for employment and resume building.

                                                                        Hours

                                                                        Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                                                        Required Documents

                                                                        Photo ID

                                                                        Eligibility

                                                                        No Restrictions

                                                                        Fees

                                                                        No Fees

                                                                        Intake Procedure

                                                                        Call To Apply

                                                                        Languages

                                                                        English

                                                                        Service Area

                                                                        Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Counties in Illinois

                                                                        Geography Served

                                                                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                        • Illinois
                                                                          • Calhoun County
                                                                            • Greene County
                                                                              • Jersey County
                                                                                • Macoupin County
                                                                                Click here to see this service (ND-3500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                Description

                                                                                Helps seniors compare Medicare plan choices, and enroll in a plan.

                                                                                Hours

                                                                                Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                                                                Required Documents

                                                                                No Documentation Required

                                                                                Eligibility

                                                                                Age 60 years and older

                                                                                Fees

                                                                                No Fees

                                                                                Intake Procedure

                                                                                Call To Apply

                                                                                Languages

                                                                                English

                                                                                Service Area

                                                                                Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Counties in Illinois

                                                                                Geography Served

                                                                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                • Illinois
                                                                                  • Greene County
                                                                                    • Jersey County
                                                                                      • Macoupin County
                                                                                      Click here to see this service (LH-3500.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                      Description

                                                                                      Provides a one-time payment of $500 toward mortgage payments to households impacted by COVID-19.

                                                                                      Hours

                                                                                      Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                                                                      Required Documents

                                                                                      - Social Security cards for everyone in household - Proof of income for the past 90 days - Driver's License or State ID - Mortgage Statement - Proof of income loss due to COVID-19

                                                                                      Eligibility

                                                                                      Call For Details

                                                                                      Fees

                                                                                      No Fees

                                                                                      Intake Procedure

                                                                                      Call 217-839-4431 to schedule appointment

                                                                                      Languages

                                                                                      English

                                                                                      Service Area

                                                                                      Macoupin County in Illinois

                                                                                      Geography Served

                                                                                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                      • Illinois
                                                                                        • Macoupin County
                                                                                        Click here to see this service (BH-3800.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                        Description

                                                                                        Provides general non-medical support, personal care and daily living chores to seniors age 60 years and older.. Services include assisting with self-administered medication, performing/assisting with bathing, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, etc.

                                                                                        Hours

                                                                                        Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                                                                        Required Documents

                                                                                        Call For Details

                                                                                        Eligibility

                                                                                        - Age 60 years and older - Eligibility is based on need and income, considering such things as physical condition, mobility and accessibility of friends and/or relatives

                                                                                        Fees

                                                                                        Sliding fee scale, call for details

                                                                                        Intake Procedure

                                                                                        Call To Apply

                                                                                        Languages

                                                                                        English

                                                                                        Service Area

                                                                                        Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Counties in Illinois

                                                                                        Geography Served

                                                                                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                        • Illinois
                                                                                          • Calhoun County
                                                                                            • Greene County
                                                                                              • Jersey County
                                                                                                • Macoupin County
                                                                                                Click here to see this service (PH-3300.6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                Description

                                                                                                Provides rental assistance to individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless facing a financial crisis beyond their control.

                                                                                                Hours

                                                                                                Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                                                                                Required Documents

                                                                                                - Social Security Card - Proof of Residence - Proof of Income

                                                                                                Eligibility

                                                                                                Individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

                                                                                                Fees

                                                                                                No Fees

                                                                                                Intake Procedure

                                                                                                Call To Apply

                                                                                                Languages

                                                                                                English

                                                                                                Service Area

                                                                                                Macoupin County in Illinois

                                                                                                Geography Served

                                                                                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                • Illinois
                                                                                                  • Macoupin County
                                                                                                  Click here to see this service (BH-3800.7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                  Description

                                                                                                  Provides rental deposit assistance individuals moving into a new location due to a prior unstable living situation while facing a financial crisis beyond their control.

                                                                                                  Hours

                                                                                                  Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                                                                                  Required Documents

                                                                                                  - Social Security Card - Proof of Residence - Proof of Income

                                                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                                                  Individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

                                                                                                  Fees

                                                                                                  No Fees

                                                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                                                  Call To Apply

                                                                                                  Languages

                                                                                                  English

                                                                                                  Service Area

                                                                                                  Macoupin County in Illinois

                                                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                  • Illinois
                                                                                                    • Macoupin County
                                                                                                    Click here to see this service (BH-3800.7250-800) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                    Description

                                                                                                    LIHEAP: IVEDC is scheduling appointments for the 2021 LIHEAP Program starting July 27, 2020.

                                                                                                    Hours

                                                                                                    Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                                                                                    Required Documents

                                                                                                    - Social Security Card for everyone in household - Driver's license or State ID - Income for the last 30 days for everyone in household - Most recent Gas and/or Electric Bill

                                                                                                    Eligibility

                                                                                                    - Income Guidelines Apply - Call For Details

                                                                                                    Fees

                                                                                                    No Fees

                                                                                                    Intake Procedure

                                                                                                    Call To Schedule Appointment

                                                                                                    Languages

                                                                                                    English

                                                                                                    Service Area

                                                                                                    Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Counties in Illinois

                                                                                                    Geography Served

                                                                                                    None

                                                                                                    Click here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-950) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                    Description

                                                                                                    Provides weatherization services to low income residents, including home repairs, cleaning or replacing heating system, providing energy efficient light bulbs, and installing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

                                                                                                    Hours

                                                                                                    Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                                                                                    Required Documents

                                                                                                    Call For Details

                                                                                                    Eligibility

                                                                                                    - Income Guidelines Apply - Call For Details

                                                                                                    Fees

                                                                                                    No Fees

                                                                                                    Intake Procedure

                                                                                                    Call To Apply

                                                                                                    Languages

                                                                                                    English

                                                                                                    Service Area

                                                                                                    Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Counties in Illinois

                                                                                                    Geography Served

                                                                                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                    • Illinois
                                                                                                      • Calhoun County
                                                                                                        • Greene County
                                                                                                          • Jersey County
                                                                                                            • Macoupin County
                                                                                                            Click here to see this service (BH-3000.1800-950) and related services within the Service Tree.

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