Single Mom Needing Immediate Financial Help

K. i feel your pain. i have been there and cant seem to get out of it. You can try the YWCA in peoria. ###-###-#### they help with rent and water and cilco. if not they maybe able to get you in the correct place for the help. Also community action and also salvation army helps people with cilco, water etc. You have to make choices on what you have. Myself have no cable and phone is limited. The only reason i have the internet is for school. so maybe if you cut back on some of the things that arent needed for neccesities then you can catch up a bit and then when you are fininacialy better off then you can get them back. good luck and i hope that these places can help you.
B.

hello K. i knopw excatly how you feel i went thru a divorec over a year ago and hes still not paying child support reguraly and im single mom of two indeed i have found a wonderful boyfreind that doesnt ease the struggling matter i tried contacting everyone no one would help cilco always says ther not finiacl right now myy best suggest would be public aide but keep your head up it does get better eventually.. dont give up bug those places daily lean on those that love you

Check with your local churches for help in paying the mortgage. Also you could try Community Action Agency in Peoria and see where you can go with help on your utilities. I know Cilco can offer you a deferred payment plan to break it down a bit to help. They also can't shut you off if it gets below 32 degrees which we all know is right around the corner, unfortunately. Good Luck.

Dear K.,

First, call Cilco and see if you can work out a payment plan, then if you're in Peoria County, go to the township relief office on Jefferson St. in Peoria and apply for assistance. Go to public aid and let them know your situation and see if you can get immediate cash assistance. I hope this helps. I'll let you know if I find out anything more. God bless you, I know, I've been there.