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.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/18/2023

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211 Metro Chicago

Location

5255 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077

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.