Description:

Provides monthly financial assistance up to $350 to help Township residents in need. Assists with rent/mortgage, utilities, or medical expenses. Provides temporary aide while individual finds a job or waits for benefits approval.

Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify the Township residency of clients prior to contacting the Township for services. Click the link below and enter the addresses of the clients in the magnifying glass:
https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/

Eligibility:

- Must be a Zion Township resident over the age of 18 and meet income eligibility guidelines
- Must not receive or qualify for cash assistance from any other governmental agency (i.e. SSI, Veteran's Assistance, TANF)
- Must be actively seeking employment

Additional Eligibility Conditions:
-Individuals who left job without due cause or were terminated for misconduct, must wait 30 days after termination to apply
-Individuals who are not a United States citizen must be a permanent resident by law and have resided in this country for five years

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call for an intake

Documents required:
- Varies depending on the client. Information will be provided at the time of issuing an application.

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

Township

Date of Official Change:

November 6, 2024

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