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Community action agency assistance programs in Nebraska
Many low income families in Nebraska get help from their local community action agency. The non-profit organizations offer a number of services, including grant money to help pay rent or utility bills, employment assistance and job training.
Qualified individuals, the unemployed, and seniors may also qualify for emergency help with other needs, and
Rent, housing, and homeless prevention programs in Nebraska from community action
Community action agency assistance programs in Nebraska.
find help from a community action agency near you in NE. Rent and housing assistance:
Grant money from community action and free items:
Community action job, budgeting, and educational services in NE:
Grant money to pay bills or free items from Nebraska community action
Rent, housing, and homeless prevention programs in Nebraska from community action Project FIRST, or the Nebraska Families in Residence with Support in Transition , is for homeless families in the state.
It offers them access to a family development process which can provide them with self-sufficiency and eventual permanent housing, if they meet requirements. Many homeless people will also need to take part in Project FOCUS (Families Opting for Change Using Strengths) which is another family development program.
Another resource similar to above is THRIVES . This will also assist homeless individuals and families to obtain suitable and safe housing. People supported will participate in intensive case management to enhance their skills for self-sufficiency, and help them find a job.
The goal is to secure and maintain permanent housing for the client. The: Nebraska Homeless Assistance Program (NHAP)
can provide financial assistance and cash grants to qualifying individuals and families. Those who qualify may receive one month partial payment of a security or utility deposit, past due rent or mortgage or a utility bill. Along with the partial financial assistance for your housing costs, your local agency provides one on one support and case management to the client.
This includes intervention which is used during a crisis to solve problems that contribute to homelessness and help people obtain self sufficiency. There are other eviction prevention programs in Nebraska as well.
Currently homeless people in Nebraska can get assistance. A focus of many agencies is on helping the homeless. Those individuals and/or families can obtain emergency clothing, food, shelter and/or transportation. Other services offered, depending on the center, may include referrals to other agencies or permanent housing for identified needs.
Case managers will also work with individuals on self-sufficiency, including helping them gain employment skills or a job. G
rant money to pay bills or free items from Nebraska community action: Applications to grant money
is part of emergency assistance. Community action has funds available to provide help for meeting basic needs. This can include food, utility, heating bills and rent payments, or medications. Most of the aid is for homeless or near homeless persons who have a verifiable personal or economic crisis. The Nebraska community action agencies are generally allocated funds each year, and that money goes to help low-income families pay the bills.
Another option is t he federal government Emergency Food and Shelter Program, or EFSP
Community action employment, education and case management
, also provides financial assistance to pay for housing costs. The program will help qualified individuals pay a partial month of utilities or rent. The money is meant to prevent homelessness and evictions, and will help those who are faced with an emergency.
Holiday assistance is available in Nebraska. Most of the resources are organized by volunteers, local businesses and community groups. Agencies and people donate materials, time, food, toys, coats and more. A number of seasonal holiday projects are offered, especially at Christmas and Thanksgiving. The federal government: Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides nutritious, healthy but supplemental food to the elderly, pregnant women, and children.
Income limits are in place. Examples of food distributed include free cheese, milk (evaporated and non-fat dry milk), fruit and vegetables, bottled juices, peanut butter, cereals, and formula for infants. Many community agencies have information on local food pantries near you in Nebraska . The centers may provide non-perishable food, paper products, canned goods, and more to families and struggling individuals.
There are many pantries for free food near you in that can help people in crisis. Basic medical, including Immunizations,
are arranged by community centers. Shots, as well as details on prescription drug assistance programs, are provided to children ages two months through 18 years of age at public clinics across Nebraska.
The agencies work with partners including NeedyMeds, NE Health and Human Services, community groups, local nurses, hospitals, individuals, pharmaceutical companies and volunteer doctors. The Nebraska community action agencies also offer information on prescription drug programs, including from NeedyMeds as well as other companies.
Another food program is WIC . This is a supplemental nutrition education program which provides nutritious free foods to income eligible pregnant women, health referrals, breast feeding promotions and support to post-partum women.
Free food and formula is also offered to infants and children up to age five.
LIHEAP applications in Nebraska and Weatherization can help low-income families pay their utility bill as well as save money by reducing their energy bills. Qualified homes are “tightened” from hot and cold weather, and this is offered at no charge. LIHEAP is open for applications a couple times a year on Nebraska, and get details on Nebraska LIHEAP benefits
As far as weatherizatipn, as noted community action helps people save money. Some on your equipment can be tuned up, as weatherization will pay for an efficiency inspection on natural gas, propane and fuel oil furnaces, boilers and water heaters. The program can also replace broken glass in primary windows or install or adjust door weather-stripping, thresholds, and/or door sweeps.
Low and moderate income homeowners in Nebraska are offered low-interest and/or forgivable loans as part of the Housing Rehabilitation program . The money is used to pay to rehabilitate homes to meet health and safety needs, in particular the needs of seniors and the elderly. Meals on Wheels
Location of non-profit community action agencies near you in Nebraska
can provide a nutritious, affordable meal to senior citizens and homebound in Nebraska. These meals will be home delivered by community volunteers to those older individuals who are unable to take advantage of the social setting that congregate meal sites have to offer. Senior Centers are also located across Nebraska.
Some are at community action agencies, and some may be at agency on aging centers or churches. They offer low cost (or free) meals to seniors and their spouses. Other activities are held from time to time as well, including computer classes, health clinics, social activities, trips and more. The: Child Car Seat Program
can provide infant and toddler seats to struggling families in Nebraska. In addition to those items, it provides boosters to lower income families for a minimal fee, which various by community action agency. Volunteers, technicians and case managers will install car seats for qualified clients. Or residents can find other agencies that give out infant car seats Every Woman Matters is a state program for women who are 65 years of age and are underinsured or uninsured.
The state and agencies will pay for the screening and examinations for breast and cervical cancer prevention. Services include provided can include pap test, pelvic exam, blood sugar check, clinical breast exam, screening and diagnostic mammograms, blood pressure, and cholesterol tests.
Community action employment, education and case management: Information and outreach
is always available, including for transportation programs such as a car. Local staff provide individuals of all backgrounds and income with information regarding services. They will make appropriate referrals to non-profit agencies, community organizations, and other resources, including a
charity with a free car . Clients will also be offered complete follow-up services.
For example, case managers can provide assistance in navigating through the process of applying for state of Nebraska assistance or government aid, such as Supplemental Security Income and/or Social Security Disability Insurance.
Centers will also help people apply for job programs, including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Free tax preparation and filing
is offered to low- to moderate-income individuals. Community action agencies offer the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Trained coordinators can help with ensuring residents receive special credits, such as Credits for the Elderly or the Disabled, Earned Income Tax Credit, or the Child Tax Credit.
Staff and volunteers offer free tax return preparation assistance, including free e-filing. Head Start is Nebraska’s and the nation’s primary child development program for preschool children ages 3-5.
It calls for parent involvement, education, nutrition, social services and health. A very similar offering, Early Head Start, is a home-based program that provides assistance to pregnant women and children ages 0-3.
Both of these services are focused on offering family centered services and activities, including parent education, comprehensive health services and nutrition. Head Start will enhance children's physical, social, emotional and cognitive development and it also helps parents move toward self-sufficiency.
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