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Automotive Repair and Maintenance | Operation Support Our Troops - America - Veterans Assistance Program

1989 University Lane, Suite A, Lisle, IL 60532

U.S. Military Veterans who received an Honorable Discharge or a General Discharge under honorable conditions; Is receiving some form of income or is actively searching for employment; Willing and available to work and pursuing education or training leading to employment; Surviving child between 18 and 26 years of age whose veteran parent was killed or died in the line of duty and is not married, living at home and is a full-time student in need of financial assistance; The financial crisis or hardship in question cannot be due to current or ongoing substance abuse; Veteran or surviving child must present themselves with sound moral character; Unable to obtain requested assistance from 3 other agencies
Valid copy of DD214, NBG 22 report, DARP FM 249-2E, NRPC 1070-124, AF 526, NAVMC 798 or CG 4175 2 copies of recent pay stubs, social security checks, and disability check Picture of current credit score Estimate for auto repairs from a confirmed legitimate repair shop Certification by an authorized dealer will be needed as proof if a purchase of new tires is needed/requested.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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(1) Call 630-971-1150 or visit website for information on how to apply for veteran's assistance at www.osotamerica.org/veterans-assistance-program/ (2) Provide required documents (3) Review process can take up to 2 weeks

No fees

Description

Provides one-time, once in a lifetime grant to assist veterans and immediate family members, who are in a financial crisis. Grant coverage for rent/mortgage, utilities, house service systems, auto repair, and dental care. Assistance is not available for emergencies.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/29/2025

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Providing organization

Operation Support Our Troops America Veterans Assistance Program

Provides one-time, once in a lifetime grant to assist veterans and immediate family members, who are in a financial crisis. Grant coverage for rent/mortgage, utilities, house service systems, auto repair, and dental care. Assistance is not available for emergencies.

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