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Senior Emergency Assistance | Harlem Township

819 Melbourne Avenue, Machesney Park, IL 611151634

Eligibility

Open to ages 65 and over, living in the township, meet income requirements, for utility assistance, individuals must be in disconnect status or prior to disconnect status, for rent assistance, individuals must need assistance for the current month.

Required documents

Social Security card, Illinois Photo ID, original utility bill (if individual owns the home), copy of lease (if individual rents the home), current mortgage statement (for mortgage assistance)

(815) 633-9382
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Call or visit for information

Fees

None

Service area

61011, IL 61011, IL 61011, IL 61011, IL 61073, IL 61073, IL 61111, IL 61111, IL 61111, IL 61111, IL 61111, IL 61115, IL 61115, IL 61115, IL

Provides emergency rent, mortgage, and utility assistance for senior residents of Harlem Township.
Maximum of $500 provided for utility assistance.
Maximum of $500 towards rent/mortgage assistance.
Date of Last Formal Update

05/30/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Harlem Township

Provides monthly financial assistance to persons who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs.