Unmet Needs "When all else fails..."

113 E. Jefferson St.
Pittsfield, IL 62363
Phone: 217-285-4407
Fax: 217-285-4639

Who We Are

In the summer of 2003, a coalition of private, public and charitable Pike County, IL organizations formed to assist individuals and families with unexpected needs. This coalition was named, Pike County Unmet Needs(PCUN).
PCUN is unique in that it pools both the resources and the experience of community representatives from public agencies, institutions, churches, not-for-profit organizations, as well as, individuals in a team effort to explore reasonable solutions for individuals and families in need.

Types of Assistance

  • Transportation
  • Housing
  • Health Care
  • Other essential needs
How to receive help
  • Those requesting assistance must be a resident of Pike County, IL and must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Get in touch with a caseworker or one of the members of PCUN to fill out an application.
  • All applications must have a release of information signed by the applicant. All information is kept in the strictest of confidence.
  • Applications are reviewed and discussed at a PCUN meeting.
  • Decisions may include: referral to other services, tabling the application for more information, providing assistance as requested, or denial of assistance based on available information.
  • Clients will receive a written notice of decision by mail
  • Payments will be made to vendors only and not directly to inviduals.
  • Temporary assistance may be received through PCUN only once per year.