Emergency Assistance

New Trier Township (EA) is available to qualified individuals and families facing emergencies that are either life-threatening (shelter, utilities, or medical) and/or work-related. Applicants must be residents of New Trier Township and meet all financial and non-financial eligibility requirements.

Date of Last Formal Update

06/12/2023

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211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

739 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093

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

Call or email for additional information

Eligibility

Restricted to residents of New Trier Township; Must be experiencing an emergency either life-threatening (shelter, utilities, or medical) and/or work-related; Must meet all financial and non-financial eligibility requirements

Languages

English

Service area

Glencoe, IL Kenilworth, IL Northfield, IL Wilmette, IL Winnetka, IL

Agency info

New Trier Township

New Trier Township provides a variety of services for residents from emergency financial assistance and a food pantry to passports, handicap placards, a peer jury program, and more. New Trier Township's mission is to provide leadership, advocacy, and resources to benefit the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents. Established in 1850, New Trier Township government serves more than 60,000 residents in the villages of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette and Winnetka, plus portions of Glenview and Northfield east of Harms Road and Northfield Road.