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Help in Hard Times

Help in Hard Times

We know that things are tougher now than they have been in a long time. The service organizations listed below are there to help you. The organizations and companies listed below were compiled to help you through hard times.

*** All information published herein is gathered from sources which are thought to be reliable, but the reader should not assume that the information is official or final. The Lillie M. Evans Library District does not assume responsibility for errors, and all information is subject to change without notice. Programs, projects and links listed here are not operated by nor are they the responsibility of the library. Links from this page to external web sites are provided as a service to our users and do not constitute an endorsement by the Lillie M. Evans Library District.***

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Click an organization or company to see more information about their services and how to contact them.

Employment/Unemployment Services Healthcare and Insurance

Discounted Items or Services

Other Services & Aid

Disability Works – Increasing economic opportunities for people with disabilities. They are dedicated to helping you find a rewarding work experience in Illinois. Through Disability Works you can look for a job, find job placement services, find job skills training, or learn about what Illinois community colleges and universities have to offer.

Goodwill Industries – Goodwill shopping is for anyone, regardless of income, who wants to save money. In-store surveys show that people from all walks of life and incomes shop at Goodwill frequently. Plus, they use the proceeds from all their store sales to fund their job training and employment services.

IL AllKids – AllKids is comprehensive healthcare for kids that includes doctors visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, vision care, dental care and medical devices like eyeglasses and asthma inhalers. Parents pay monthly premiums for the coverage, but rates for middle-income families are significantly lower than they are on the private market.

IL Department of Employment Security (Unemployment Office) – IDES is your direct link to Illinois workforce services: job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and training programs, career and labor market information, payroll tax filing, and more!  

IL Department of Human Services (DHS) – DHS can help meet your basic needs, cope with illness, emergencies, or other challenges to self-sufficiency.

Most Requested Services

IL FamilyCare – FamilyCare offers healthcare coverage to parents living with their children 18 years old or younger. FamilyCare also covers relatives who are caring for children in place of their parents. Like All Kids, FamilyCare covers doctor visits, dental care, specialty medical services, hospital care, emergency services, prescription drugs and more.

IL Skills Match (ISM) – At the ISM web site, you can quickly match your job requirements and skills to thousands of job openings in Illinois. It's easy to use and it's FREE - simply register through their website. You can also view what skills employers are looking for. Show me an overview of Illinois Skills Match. A list of related websites is also available to you. 

Monster (Job Site) – Free job search site. Companies post jobs looking for potential employees. You may post your resume free and submit it to employers or allow employers to browse for your resume and contact you. There are several ads on this site that are not always 100% free services. Beware when clicking on them or signing up for them.

PeoriaHelpWanted.com – Free local job search site. Local companies post jobs looking potential employees. You may post your resume free and submit it to employers or allow employers to browse for your resume and contact you. There are several ads on this site that are not always 100% free services. Beware when clicking on them or signing up for them.

Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. – Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. is a United Way Agency. They provide free legal services to low income persons and senior citizens with civil legal problems. To see if you are eligible for Prairie State’s services, call the office that serves your county:
Serving Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford and Marshall Counties.
331 Fulton St, Ste 611
Peoria, IL  61602
(309) 674-9831

Salvation Army – The Salvation Army offers seasonal assistance, social services, adult rehabilitation, shelters, feeding programs, disaster relief or child care. The Salvation Army provides help for today's people in need and hope for future generations. They also have retail stores filled with clothes, housewares, furniture, toys and more. Plus they use the proceeds to fund the services they offer.

SeniorNet – SeniorNet's mission is to provide adults 50+ education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. Courses are offered on a variety of topics from basic computer usage to internet and email training. They also offer courses on digital photography and genealogy. WARNING: CLASSES ARE LOW COST, BUT NOT FREE.

Social Security Online – What can I do online?

  • Apply for benefits.
  • Check if you qualify.
  • Estimate future benefits.

Tax Assistance (Free) It's your refund. Get it fast. Get it all. The State of Illinois urges you to avoid RALs (Refund Anticipation Loans) and instead chose Illinois E-Filing at www.tax.illinois.gov, and file your federal taxes online at www.irs.gov. Find out more about RALs and how and where to get free tax assistance.

Toys for Tots – The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. Visit their site to request toys this Christmas or to find out how and where to donate new unwrapped toys.

Veterans' Employment & Training Service (VETS) – The mission statement for VETS is to provide veterans and transitioning service members with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st century workforce by maximizing their employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights and meeting labor-market demands with qualified veterans today.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) – WIC is a food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children. It helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy. Who can receive these services?

Work 4 Illinois This links to the State of Illinois web-based electronic hiring system. This system significantly expands access to state employment while increasing transparency, accessibility, accountability, and consistency in the state hiring process. The State provides job opportunities in a wide range of occupations and titles. This website will guide you through the state employment process for the departments under the jurisdiction of the Governor. The State of Illinois is required to comply with certain hiring criteria when selecting individuals for employment.

YMCA – For the past 160 years the Greater Peoria Family YMCA has been a community based service organization dedicated to building the mind, body and spirit for members of the Peoria area community.  By offering value-based programs emphasizing education, health and recreation for individuals regardless of sex, race or socio-economic status the YMCA hopes to increase the quality of Peoria.

YWCA – The YWCA offers child care, fitness programs and shelter for homeless families. The YWCA is dedicated to advancing women, serving those in need, and developing leadership skills. They also offer job training and career counseling.

 

Local & General Information

There are many resources available

Library Links

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Databases & E-Resources

Library Databases

In addition to our library catalog, RSAcat, the library subscribes to several online resources for our patrons.  Some of the resources require a LME Library card number and sometimes a PIN #.  If you do not know your PIN #, please ask at the library circulation desk for assistance (385-4540).

 

Audio & E-Books

We subscribe to several databases that have e-books, audio books or interactive books. All resources can be used with a computer and some can be downloaded to compatible devices. Databases include:

Alliance Digital Media Library (ADML)

Project Gutenberg

Tumblebooks

Children's Resources

There are several databases with resources for children or about children's materials. These include:

Alliance Digital Media Library (ADML) some children's e-books and audio books

Tumblebooks

 

Genealogy

HeritageQuest is a great resource for genealogists! Simply enter your library card number (barcode) to gain access to US Census records, search books, PERSI, Revolutionary War records, Freedman’s Bank (founded to serve African Americans), and US Serial Set for memorials, petitions, private relief actions.

Magazine Articles

Wilson Omnifile provides an online index, abstracts, and the full text of more than 1 million articles from more than 2,700 quality periodicals.  It is updated weekly and has coverage from the 1990s to present.  Home access is available for LME Library cardholders.

Newspaper Articles

America’s Newspapers Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people, government, sports and more from over 1500 full-text U.S. newspapers. Search the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, USA Today, and many more.

Peoria Journal Star Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues of PJ Star. Updated daily, it includes obituaries, editorials, announcements, sports, and more.

Reader's Advisory

Wondering what to read next or have a favorite author that you would like to find some readalikes?  BookBrowse is for you! Find your new favorite books today!

If you are looking for books in a series, try Fantastic Fiction. Just type in the author's name and you'll see all the books in every series your author's written.  It's that easy!

 

Computer & Internet Tutorials

Welcome to the Lillie M. Evans Library District's Computer & Internet Pathfinders

Many of our library users need help with using computers.  We teach a series of computer classes on a variety of topics.  Resources for these classes are available here.  In addition, we have provided links to other online resources so that users can practice these skills or learn more about these applications. 

 

Currently we have classes on:

  • Computer Basics - this is for the very beginner.  Skills focus on developing some mouse skills and learing some basic computer vocabulary.
  • Web Searching - this class allows users to become familiar with Internet browsers and search engines, as well as learn some tips for searching. 
  • E-Reader Basics/E-Book Sites - we try some of the e-reader devices and learn about free sources for e-books.
  • Word Basics - covers cut, paste, margins, paper orientation, bullets and other basics of MS Word.
  • E-Mail Basics - users set up an email account and learn about netiquette.
  • Using Facebook - registering, privacy, friends, and pictures are discussed.

 

Links to other Guides and Resources

Great Resources from the Boone County Public Library (KY) with handouts at the bottom of the page under Class List Quick View  http://www.bcpl.org/info/computer-classes/ 

 

Link to Techology Training Wheels with lots of modules on technology

http://technologytrainingwheels.pbworks.com

 

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