Bridges Community Action Partnership
Heating and utility assistance
Home repair and winterization
Income eligibility required; call for paperwork requirements
Champaign County
Habitat for Humanity (Clark County)
First-time, zero-interest homeownership mortgage program
Fixed-income critical repair program
Serves senior and physically disabled homeowners, low-income families and individuals
Habitat for Humanity Champaign County, Inc.
Builds homes for selected families who go through eligibility process
Habitat ReStore sells new and used building and household materials, appliances, and furniture
Habitat ReStore Springfield
Sells donated new and gently used appliances, furniture, household items and decor, building materials, plumbing fixtures, etc., at an affordable price
All profits go to Habitat programs
Habitat ReStore Urbana
Sells donated new and gently used appliances, furniture, household items and decor, building materials, plumbing fixtures, etc., at an affordable price
All profits go to Habitat programs
Neighborhood Housing Partnership of Greater Springfield
Supports homeownership for low and moderate income residents
Financial coaching, homebuyer education programs, affordable emergency repair grants, and foreclosure intervention guidance
Develops new affordable single-family homes for first-time homebuyers
Does not offer rent or utility assistance
OIC – Opportunities for Individual Change – HEAP and PIPP
HEAP – Home Energy Assistance Program: Winter or summer utility assistance payments to income eligible households; some air conditioner units and fans available in summer
PIPP – Percentage of Income Payment Plan: Reduced monthly payments to help income-eligible households afford their utilities
Call to make phone appointment
Sheltered Inc.
Emergency shelter, case management, substance abuse counseling, mental health support, and meals for families and single women at Norm’s Place
Men’s shelter located at Hartley House
Prevention services to help clients maintain permanent housing
Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority
Affordable housing for low income, elderly, single individuals and families, and people with disabilities
Application required
Serves Clark and Champaign counties
St. Vincent De Paul — Sacred Heart Conference
New Carlisle site
Assistance with rent and utilities
Food pantry available by appointment