Helping Work - Rent and Utility help | Empty Tomb
301 North 4th Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Eligibility
Open to all individuals
Required documents
Call for information
(217) 356-2262
Voice·
Main Phone
Websitehttps://emptytomb.org
Email[email protected]
Application process
Must call on Monday mornings for a $35 appointment, and keep calling as the line may be busy, only referring agencies, such as a social service agency, school social worker, or pastors, are able to request help for an individual's need for more than $35
Fees
None
Service area
Urbana, IL
Savoy, IL
Champaign, IL
Provides weekly financial assistant for various essential needs, including rent, utility bills, and other necessities, gas for a vehicle or bus tokens. Ten calls are accepted Monday mornings, starting at 9 AM for help up to $35. This Helping Appointment assistance is provided to an individual no more than once every 90 days. Only referral agencies can request help with rent or utilities for individuals needing more than $35.
Applications are accepted as long as weekly funding is available.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/17/2026
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Empty Tomb
Provides resources, clothing and used furniture for those in need.