BCMW Community Services
Address
625 North 2nd Street
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7123
AKA:
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Description:
BCMW Community Services is a community action agency that serves Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington counties in Illinois. Services include Food Pantries, Community Shelters, Weatherization Programs, Rent Payment Assistance, Gas Money, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance, Community Action Agencies and Comprehensive Information and Referral.
ALSO KNOWN AS
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY/BCMW
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
December 19, 2023
Year Incorporated:
1967
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
625 North 2nd Street
Breese, IL 62230
Contacts
Liz Garner
Primary Contact
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Coordinator
(618) 532-7388 x146
Jodie Ramsey
Lisa
Energy Program Manager
(618) 526-7123
Sue Castleman
Phone Numbers
Main
(618) 526-7123
Fax
(618) 526-7446
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Accessibility:
Designated Parking, Outside Ramps, Wheelchair Access
Services
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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
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm - 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
Call To Schedule An Appointment
Languages
- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bond County
- Clinton County
- Marion County
- Washington County
- Bond County
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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
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides information and referral to low-income clients to appropriate social agencies.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed for lunch - 12:00pm(Noon) to 1:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Visit website at www.bcmwcommunityservices.org For Service
Languages
- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bond County
- Clinton County
- Marion County
- Washington County
- Bond County
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Description
LIHEAP: Beginning September 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-Thu - 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 - Income guidelines apply
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Schedule An Appointment
Languages
- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bond County
- Clinton County
- Marion County
- Washington County
- Bond County
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Description
Emergency Food Pantry: Provides emergency food on case-by-case basis.
Hours
Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm Closed for lunch - 12:00pm(Noon) to 1:00pm
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Rent Statement - Proof of Residence - Medical Card - Link Card
Eligibility
Age 18 years and older
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Schedule An Appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bond County
- Clinton County
- Marion County
- Washington County
- Bond County
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Description
Provides emergency funds for gasoline; funding is limited; call for details.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed for lunch - 12:00pm(Noon) to 1:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Call for details
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
None
Description
LIHEAP: Beginning September 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-Thu - 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 - Income guidelines apply
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Schedule An Appointment
Languages
- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bond County
- Clinton County
- Marion County
- Washington County
- Bond County
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Description
LIHEAP: - Beginning September 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-Thu - 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 - Income guidelines apply
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Schedule An Appointment
Languages
- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bond County
- Clinton County
- Marion County
- Washington County
- Bond County
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Description
Provides pharmacy vouchers for individuals in crisis or emergency situations.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm - 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 - Income guidelines apply
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Schedule An Appointment
Languages
- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Clinton County in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Clinton County
- Clinton County
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Description
Rental Housing Support Program: a rent subsidy program for individuals who meet income guidelines.
Hours
Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
- Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Rent Statement/Lease - Proof of Residence
Eligibility
- Income Guidelines Apply - Call For Details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bond County
- Clinton County
- Marion County
- Washington County
- Bond County
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Description
Weatherization Program: Provides labor and material for home repairs related to weatherization for low-income families.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm - 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
- Income guidelines apply - Age 18 years and older
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Schedule An Appointment
Languages
- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bond County
- Clinton County
- Marion County
- Washington County
- Bond County
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