Gas Service Payment Assistance | SHIELDS TOWNSHIP - Emergency Assistance

Provides financial assistance to help residents experiencing financial hardship. Offers assistance to pay for shelter, food, utilities, medical services or transportation.

Date of Last Formal Update

12/14/2023

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Physical Address

906 West Muir Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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 - Noon

Voice

847-244-4900

Primary Program Phone

Application process

Call for an appointment. Documents required: - Drivers license or State ID - Social security card for everyone in the household - Documentation from the Illinois Department of Human Services (if applicable) - Documentation from Social Security Administration or the Department of Unemployment (if applicable) - Current checking and savings account statement or copies of receipts or money orders that paid your bills for the past 30 days - Pay stubs for the past 30 days - Lease with landlord's name, address and phone number - Current mortgage statement (if applicable) - Doctors note stating that you cannot work (if disabled) - Medical and doctor's records stating your medical condition - Marriage or divorce papers

Eligibility

Must be resident of Shields Township and be within income limits. Aide is available once in an 12-month period

Languages

None

Agency info

SHIELDS TOWNSHIP

Township that provides monetary assistance to residents