PAAR offering grants to tornado victims
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- Published on Monday, 09 December 2013 17:06
- Written by Paul Gordon
Victims of the Nov. 17 tornadoes that ripped through Washington and other parts of the region can receive financial assistance for housing purposes through the Peoria Area Association of Realtors.
The association will host a housing outreach program from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Countryside Banquet Center in Washington for those displaced by the tornadoes who need help with a mortgage payment, expenses for temporary housing or a rent payment. Countryside Banquet Center is at Washington Road and School Street.
The association said in a news release that residents will be able to apply for a financial assistant grant worth up to $1,500 made available through the Realtors Relief Foundation. The foundation was establish for this type of purpose, to provide financial assistance to victims of disasters whose homes were damaged or destroyed.
"This will benefit those affected by the disaster in Washington, Pekin and East Peoria and other impacted communities in Illinois," the association said. "These one-time grants could make a big difference for people who have lost everything."
To qualify, a brief grant application must be completed and submitted with documentation, including a copy of last mortgage statement, rental agreement or information related to temporary housing.
Volunteers will be on hand to assist residents with completing the grant application, discuss rental options in the area, and also gather information regarding furnishings and household items needed to help start over.
Residents who are not able to attend the Housing Outreach Program but still desiring assistance from the REALTOR® Relief Foundation may apply by downloading and filling out the form from IAR's website. It can be accessed at http://www.illinoisrealtor.org/sites/illinoisrealtor.org/files/Forms/IAR%20Grant%20Application.pdf
