General Assistance - City of Evanston - City Hall
City of Evanston offer General Assistance, a locally-administered program that is mandated by the State of Illinois and funded by the taxpayers of Evanston. The City of Evanston General Assistance Program provides assistance to persons who are not eligible for any other state or federal financial assistance programs and who do not have income or resources to provide for their basic needs.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
03/07/2023
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
909 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 4:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 4:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 4:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 4:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm;
Voice
Voice
Voice
Fax
(847) 448-8057
Application process
Please visit the website to complete an application. Supporting documentation can be submitted via email to [email protected], or fax to (847) 448-8057. If you are having difficulty applying online or submitting documentation, please call 847-448-8112.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Restricted to 18+; Restricted to Evanston residents; Must be ineligible for any other cash assistance or other benefits from any other state or federal agency; Must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States; Must have little or no income (income cannot exceed the grant amount) to provide for their own basic needs; Must be actively seeking employment; If a person has voluntarily left their job without due cause or was terminated for misconduct, they must wait 30 days after termination to apply
Languages
English
Service area
Evanston, IL
Agency info
City of Evanston
City of Evanston provides a variety of municipal services for residents in need of assistance.