Madison County Urban League Madison Office
Address
2900 Madison Avenue
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-8860
Description:
To empower African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality and civil rights. The Urban League will be the catalyst for this change through advocacy, coalition building, program services and by promoting communication and understanding among different races and cultures. Services include Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling, Electric, Gas and Heating Fuel Payment Assistance.
ALSO KNOWN AS
MADISON COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE, INC.
MCUL
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
December 14, 2023
Employer ID:
371028276
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2900 Madison Avenue
Granite City, IL 62040
Contacts
DaVesa Brown
Phone Numbers
Main
(618) 877-8860
Fax
(618) 877-8870
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
- LIHEAP: Beginning November 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. - The Summer Assistance Program: Accepting applications for electric service assistance for the summer.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed for lunch 12:00pm (noon) to 1:00pm
Required Documents
- LIHEAP: - Proof of Income for the past 30 days - Rent/Mortgage Statement - Utility Bill - Proof of Residence - Social Security Card for everyone in the household - The Summer Assistance Program: - Photo ID - Utility Bill - Proof of Income - Proof of Residency - Certification Letter from Doctor Documenting Disability - dated within 90 days, stating that the medical condition would be aggravated by extreme heat - Letter of Determination from the Social Security Administration documenting a pending determination case at the Social Security Administration
Eligibility
- LIHEAP: - Income Guidelines Apply - Households at or below 150% of the federal poverty income level based on the household's gross income for 30 days prior to application date - Call For Details - The Summer Assistance Program: - Income Guidelines Apply - Must have at least one individual with a medical condition that can be improved by air conditioning, such as asthma, emphysema, coronary disease and terminal illnesses - An individual age 60 years and older - At least one child age 5 years and under as of the date of application - At least one individual receiving Social Security Disability benefits or a pending determination case at the Social Security Administration - Current PIPP (Percentage of Income Payment Plan) participating households that are receiving PIPP benefits on their electric ARE NOT eligible for summer cooling assistance - Also households that received PIPP benefits anytime during the period of September 2013 through August 31, 2014 ARE NOT eligible for summer cooling assistance
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call To Schedule An Appointment - Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis
Languages
English
Service Area
Madison County in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Madison County
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Description
LIHEAP: - Beginning November 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
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed for lunch 12:00pm (noon) to 1:00pm
Required Documents
- Proof of Income from all household members for the past 30 days - Utility Bill - Proof of Social Security number(s) for all household members
Eligibility
- Home energy assistance payments made to eligible households are approved on a one-time basis - Income Guidelines Apply - Call For Details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call To Schedule An Appointment - Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis
Languages
English
Service Area
Madison County in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Madison County
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Description
LIHEAP: - Beginning November 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
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed for lunch 12:00pm (noon) to 1:00pm
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Proof of Income from all household members for the past 30 days - Utility Bill - Proof of Social Security number(s) for all household members
Eligibility
- Home energy assistance payments made to eligible households are approved on a one-time basis - Income Guidelines Apply - Call For Details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call To Schedule An Appointment - Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis
Languages
English
Service Area
Madison County in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Madison County
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Description
Provides housing counseling such as budgeting for purchasing a home, home purchase counseling and preparation and more.
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 - Utility Bill
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
- Homebuyer Program Fee
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Madison County in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Madison County
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Description
Annual Turkey Giveaway
Hours
Saturday, November 20, 2021 - 10:00am at Alton Amphitheater located at 1 Riverfront Dr. Alton IL 62002
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- First Come First Served - Drive Thru Pick Up
Languages
English
Service Area
Clifton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
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