Description:

Provides an Emergency Assistance Program is designed to alleviate life-threatening circumstances and to assist a person in attaining/maintaining self-sufficiency. Offers assistance with the following:

- Prescriptions
- Funeral & Burial
- Housing/Rental
- Utility
- Transportation
- ID!€™s
- Employment assistance

Eligibility:

- Reside within Waukegan Township boundaries
- Exhibit and document financial hardship
- Able to demonstrate ongoing ability to pay after EA is granted
- May not receive any subsidized housing benefits


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/.

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

Call to apply

Documents required:
- Last two check stubs
- Evidence of hardship (mechanic invoice, time lost off the job, hospitalization, police report, etc..)
- Lease agreement/past due notice for rental assistance (must have landlord contact information)
- Disconnection notice for utility assistance
- Insurance card for prescription assistance

For those experiencing hardships directly resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (beginning March 20, 2020 - present), you may be eligible for rent and utility assistance via the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Ask for more information and application assistance.

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

No

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

October 4, 2023