General Assistance
Niles Township General Assistance offers financial assistance to eligible Niles Township residents who currently have no income due to lack of employment or are awaiting a decision on their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim. Eligible individuals can receive up to $700 a month toward rent or utilities paid directly to the vendor on behalf of the client. You must be 18 years or older and be actively seeking employment or social security benefits to qualify.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
07/18/2023
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Location
5255 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
Voice
Voice
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm;
Application process
Applications can be completed online via an electronic version or downloaded and returned to the township office, call for additional information
Eligibility
* Restricted to residents of Niles Township * Restricted to ages 18+ * Must be actively seeking employment or social security benefits to qualify * Must have no income due to lack of employment or be awaiting a decision on their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim
Languages
English
Service area
Glenview, IL Golf, IL Lincolnwood, IL Morton Grove, IL Niles, IL Skokie, IL
Agency info
Niles Township
Niles Township provides a variety of services for residents in need of assistance.