The COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) funded through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) provides a variety of services which are listed below:
Scholarships
One $1150 award is given per county. Only students attending an Illinois College or University on a full-time basis are eligible. Applications are taken January through April of each year. Click here to download a scholarship application for the Fall 2013/Spring 2014 school year.
Emergency Services
One time per year assistance may be given in the areas of medicine, disaster relief, gasoline, water, etc.
Emergency Food
Eligible households may receive emergency food one time per month (once every three months in White County). USDA Commodities may also be distributed through the food pantries. Days and times of the emergency food pantries are as follows:
Edwards County - Albion Office: Wednesdays 7:30am to 5:30pm
Gallatin County - Shawneetown Office: Tuesdays 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Hamilton County - McLeansboro Office: Tuesdays 8am to 12:30pm
Wabash County - Mt Carmel Office: Tuesdays 8am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 5pm
Wayne County - Fairfield Office: Tuesdays 9:30am to Noon
White County - Carmi: Mondays through Thursdays 7:30am to 5pm
Lice Education & Treatment
Available on a one time basis in order to prevent children from missing school and falling behind their peers. Prior to receiving treatment supplies, the family must watch a video at the WADI office that explains how a person gets lice, how to treat it, and how to prevent reoccurrence. Supplies which may be purchased include medicated shampoo, comb, furniture/carpet spray, detergent, trash bags, and olive oil if medicated shampoo is not desired.
Employment Assistance
Available to provide necessary work clothing required to keep or obtain a job such as steel toed boots, nursing scrubs, uniforms, etc.
Am I eligible for CSBG services?
In order to receive CSBG services you must live in WADI’s service area (the counties of Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne and White) and your past 90 day's income must be under the 125% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Number in Household Last 90 Day Income
1 $3,491
2 $4,728
3 $5,966
4 $7,203
5 $8,441
6 $9,678
7 $10,916
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