Description:

Offers financial assistance to help individuals prevent eviction or utility disconnection. Also offers assistance for car repairs to employed residents.

Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify residency in this Township prior to contacting the Township for services by clicking this link and entering the address of the individual in need in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/.

Eligibility:

Must be a resident of Ela Township.

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

Call or visit during program hours to apply - clients can apply once every calendar year.

Documents required:
- Proof of residency
- Mortgage payments
- Proof of income from the past 2 months before application
- Birth certificates and Social Security Card for each member in the household
- Valid ID for each member in the household over 16
- Unemployment Records
- Records of Social Security Benefits
- Copy of applications to other agencies
- Bank account records
- Vehicle titles/Registration
- Marriage Licenses/Death Certificates
- Physician Statements
- All utility bills

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

Township

Date of Official Change:

March 15, 2023

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