Description:

Provides monthly financial assistance to help individuals with living expenses and basic needs. Aide is provided until they find employment or while they wait a disability decision.

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 residents of Vernon Township.

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

Call to apply.

Documents required:
- Birth Certificates/Proof of Citizenship
- Lease, most recent rent receipt, or mortgage statement
- Social Security Cards for all members in the household
- Photo ID
- Proof of Income
- Employer letter verifying employment
- Documents on benefits client is receiving
- Bank statements
- Proof of marriage, divorce documents, or proof of separation
- Copy of most recent tax return
- Letter of acceptance or denial from other agencies
- Proof of emergency
- Disconnection or eviction notice
- Written verification that client is receiving or have applied for food stamps, TANF, medical card, unemployment benefits, SS/SSD/SSI, and child support

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

Township

Date of Official Change:

December 21, 2023

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