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Organization: CEFS Economic Opportunity Corp. Fayette Cnty
517 W. Gallatin
Vandalia, IL 62471
amymoore@cefseoc.org
Main: 618-283-2631
Fax: 618-283-2715

http://www.cefseoc.org
Hours of Operation:  Mon: 08:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tue: 08:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wed: 08:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thur: 08:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Fri: 08:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Contacts:
Amy Moore (Primary Contact)
Fayette County Outreach Coordinator, HUD Certified Housing Counselor
amymoore@cefseoc.org
Main: 1-618-283-2631 Ext. 404
Services:

Service: Social Service Programs
Description:

"C.E.F.S. is a not for profit Community Action Agency serving the Illinois counties of Christian, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie, and Shelby."   "C.E.F.S. develops, implements, and evaluates social services programs to assist economically and socially disadvantaged people in their quest for greater self-sufficiency. We offer programs as diverse as the needs of the people in the communities we serve."

    Services/Connections include:
  • (affiliated with) the Head Start Program for pre-school aged children
  • (affiliated with) Meals on Wheels for senior citizens
  • food pantry: Thursday 1pm to 4pm, Friday 9am to noon. You can come once every 30 days, no charge.
  • Call dispatch at 1-855-755-CIPT (2478) for a ride with CIPT Transportation.
  • get connected with WIOA - get help finding jobs and paying for college
  • emergency services (food, shelter, utilities)
  • utility assistance
  • Housing Programs - (Rapid Rehousing, Deposit Assistance, Rental Assistance, temporary shelter when funds are available)
  • and more - check the website and call the main number
    • Counties Served include Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Shelby, Christian, Montgomery, and Moultrie.

       

      Main office: 1805 S. Banker St., P.O. Box 928, Effingham, IL 62401   phone: (217) 342-2193   fax: 217-347-5730

       

      SERVICES BOND COUNTY RESIDENTS COULD ACCESS:

    • discounted license plates for seniors
    • help with taxes
    • counseling and budgeting help
    • for CEFS type services for bond county residents, see the BCMW


      Charges:
      Eligiblity: based on income
      Insurance: no insurance needed

Notes:

Data Updated 8/02/2022  OAP

Categories:Children - Education
Educational/Vocational - College
Educational/Vocational - WIA
Food - Food Pantry
Food - Meals
Housing/Shelters - Utilities Assistance
Transportation - Public
Volunteer/Service - Service Orgs