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Full Resource Name:
MORAINE TOWNSHIP - General Assistance
Address
800 Central Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 432-3240
Hours:
Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Description:
Provides Moraine Township residents assistance with $400 towards monthly basic living expenses such as rent, utilities, & food.
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:
You may be eligible for General Assistance if you are unemployed and actively seeking employment, or are currently awaiting a decision on a social security disability claim. Applicants must meet state-mandated qualifications.
Languages:
Spanish
Program Fees:
No fee.
Intake Process:
Call for an appointment. Fill out downloadable application and gather all applicable documents. Application available in English/Spanish. Please visit: www.morainetownship.org/general-emergency-assistance
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
Primary Program Phone
(847) 432-3240
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
800 Central Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
Mailing
800 Central Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
None
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Legal Status:
Township
Date of Official Change:
November 17, 2023
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