AKA:

CSBG; Community Services Block Grant

Description:

1. Press #1 for Services, a case manager will assist in completing a basic application over the telephone
- Calls must be between the hours of 9:00 am-4:00 pm

2. Once the basic intake information is completed, the case manager will confirm documentation needed to submit in order to process the application.

3. Documentation can be submitted via email, photos from a cell phone, or dropped off at one of our lock box locations.
- 2424 Washington Street, Ste. 207, Waukegan, IL 60085
- 1305 N. Fairfield Road, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
- 213 Water Street, Waukegan, IL 60085.****

Offers one-time financial assistance for rent or mortgage to income-eligible individuals and families. Clients receive two months of rental assistance, once a year.

Eligibility:

Must be a Lake County resident
Income Requirement: 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

Call for an appointment.

Documents required:
- Photo ID for all adults in the household.
- Social Security Cards for all household members, including children.
- Proof of income for all household members for the last 90-days prior to application date.
- Proof of lease agreement
- Eviction or late notice, if applicable.

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Youth & Family Services Volunteer: Food Pantry - Annual Holiday Basket Give-Away during the month of December. Volunteers are needed to sort groceries and pack holiday baskets for Lake County families in need. Youth volunteers welcome.

- Annual Anti-Poverty Walk: The 1st Saturday in May, volunteers load and unload tables and chairs, set-up & breakdown tents and check-in walkers at registration. Other volunteers are needed along the 5K route to man water stops and finish-line concession stands.

Contact Person for Volunteer Opportunities: Lisa Hayes at lisa.hayes@caplakecounty.org

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

December 29, 2022

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