General Relief | VERNON TOWNSHIP - General Assistance

Provides monthly financial aid for township residents in need. Helps pay towards rent, utilities, or medical expenses. Intended for individuals who meet one of the following criteria: - Cannot work due to medical condition - Experiencing income or job loss due to circumstances outside of their control. Must be actively seeking employment. - Have applied for government assistance and are waiting for approval

Date of Last Formal Update

12/09/2024

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Physical Address

3050 North Main Street, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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 - 4:30 PM

Application process

Call to apply Documents required: - Birth Certificates/Proof of Citizenship - Lease, most recent rent receipt, or mortgage statement - Social Security Cards for all members in the household - Photo ID - Proof of Income - Employer letter verifying employment - Documents on benefits client is receiving - Bank statements - Proof of marriage, divorce documents, or proof of separation - Copy of most recent tax return - Letter of acceptance or denial from other agencies - Proof of emergency - Disconnection or eviction notice - Written verification that client is receiving or have applied for food stamps, TANF, medical card, unemployment benefits, SS/SSD/SSI, and child support

Eligibility

- Must be Vernon Township resident - Must meet income requirements set by the Township Supervisor - Must have applied for all government assistance programs - Must be able provide proof of hardship

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Buffalo Grove, IL Vernon Hills (Indian Creek), IL Vernon Hills, IL Mundelein, IL Mundelein (Long Grove), IL Deerfield (Riverwoods), IL 60069, IL 60069, IL

Agency info

VERNON TOWNSHIP

Township that offers services to residents Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify the Township residency of clients prior to contacting the Township for services. Click the link below and enter the addresses of the clients in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/