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Provides assistance to pay bus fare.
Provides Ventra cards for CTA or PACE.
Offers curb-to-curb transportation for older adults and individuals with disabilities via car. Offers rides for medical appointments, errands, or visits to Dickinson Hall. Also offers taxi cab discount coupons for older adults. Provides up to 16 coupons in a 30-day period.
Gas vouchers provided. Part of the Immediate Assistance Program (IAP).
Subsidized Taxi Fare program.
Provides assistance to pay automotive bills.
Services
Automobile Payment Assistance
Offers taxi cards for older adults or people with disabilities. Each card has a value of $8 and clients can receive up to sixteen subsidies per month. Subsidies are automatically loaded in the card at the beginning of the month. Cards may only be used at American Taxi or 303 Taxi.
Note: Ride subsidies will not roll-over from month to month. If your metered fare is more than $8.00, you are responsible for the remaining amount, as well as any tips you wish to include at the time of travel. The ESC may not be used as a tip. Taxi companies will only be reimbursed for the metered fare.
If an ESC is lost or stolen, please notify the Village of Vernon Hills immediately.
The first ESC is provided at no cost; replacement cards cost $5.00 per card.
Rides are subject to driver availability.
Cards may ONLY be used with the following taxi companies:
American Taxi
303
Use of an ESC by someone other than the resident to whom the card is issued will result in revocation of the ESC and suspension of the resident from the program.
Provides curb-to-curb transportation to older adults and people with disabilities of West Deerfield Township. Priority given to medical appointments, but non-medical transportation may be available. Participants must be able to get to and from van without assistance of driver. Caregiver may ride with participant. Offers up to two round trips per week.
Taxi-Cab Coupons:
Provides taxi cab coupons for seniors and adults with disabilities. Coupons may be used for one way rides to and from Highland Park Hospital and are valued at $4.25.
Provides coupons to reduce the cost of taxi rides. Issues a reusable swipe card to participants. Card balances can be checked anytime on the senior home page at www.warrentownship.net.
Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify residency in this Township prior to contacting the Township for services by clicking this link and entering the address of the individual in need in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/.
Arranges private air transportation for patients needing to get to or from treatment and cannot travel commercially. A doctor must certify that the patient is stable and seeking treatment that is not available in the area.
Want to track a flight, visit: https://www.flightaware.com/
Provides low-interest loans from $300-$1500 to help pay for basic needs. Helps families and individuals in need avoid high-interest lenders. Loans have a 15-month term with 90-day deferment payment period and 18% APR. Funds can be used to help pay:
- Rent or security deposit
- Utilities
- Medical bills
- Auto repairs
- Technology purchases, and more
No minimum credit score required.
Services
Automobile Loans
ERBA administers funds from the Villa Grove Ministerial Alliance, which provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.
Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Diapers
Transportation Expense Assistance
Subsidized taxi rides for $1 per ride per person each way within the boundaries of Villa Park.
Provides various forms of support. All expenses are paid directly to the vendor:
- Drive to Success: Helps low income residents obtain reliable transportation for employment purposes. Provides assistance for vehicle repairs.
- Education Scholarships: Awards scholarships annually to clients to aid them in obtaining formal education or occupational training. Scholarships may be used for tuition and fees, textbooks, supplies or room and/or board.
- Employment Support: Assists eligible clients to obtain/maintain employment with such items as daycare costs, transportation, and work supplies. One-time support.
- Information, Referral, Outreach: Provides access to needed resources through comprehensive outreach, information and referral services.
Services
Information and Referral
Work Clothing
Transportation Expense Assistance
Scholarships
Child Care Expense Assistance
A one-time benefit related to obtaining or maintaining employment, such as:
- Uniform, shoes and/or tools required by job.
- Child care co-pay.
- Car purchase down payment assistance.
- Car payment.
- Car repair.
- Car insurance.
- License plates (sticker).
Services
Transportation Expense Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Work Clothing
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Services are customized to address barriers and needs to help the participant and household reach housing stability and self-sufficiency. Services include:
- Case management and advocacy.
- Transportation assistance.
- Employment skills.
- Education assistance.
- Mental health and substance abuse counseling.
- Life skills and financial skills education.
- Parenting support.
- Housing counseling.
- Information and referrals.
Services
Advocacy
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Transportation Expense Assistance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Financial Literacy Training
Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Depending on available funds, vouchers are available for one-night lodging for transients only (those passing through the community). Can also provide a very small amount of gas (enough to get to the next town) and one meal.
Services
Transportation Expense Assistance
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Provides limited financial assistance for the following:
- Medication.
- Housing.
- Transportation.
- Food.
- Clothing.
Also links individuals to other supportive programs such as child care, education, employment training, and more.
Services
Information and Referral
Temporary Financial Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Provides limited financial assistance for the following:
- Medication.
- Housing.
- Transportation.
- Food.
- Clothing.
Also links individuals to other supportive programs such as child care, education, employment training, and more.
Services
Information and Referral
Temporary Financial Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Provides financial and support services to Veteran Families. The program is a housing stability-focused service delivery program that serves veteran families that are homeless or imminently at risk of being homeless. The goal is to stabilize these families in housing, while providing ongoing support as needed to sustain independent living. Services may include:
- Rental and utility deposits.
- Limited rental and utility assistance.
- Limited moving costs and emergency supplies.
- Case management services.
- Transportation assistance.
- Information and referrals to community resources.
- Assistance in obtaining VA benefits.
- Assistance in obtaining and securing other public benefits.
- Assistance in securing permanent housing.
Services
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Information and Referral
Temporary Financial Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Case/Care Management
Provides financial assistance in meeting emergency needs for rent, utilities, food, clothing, medical, prescription, fuel, car repair, appliances, minor furnace repair, etc.
Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Temporary Financial Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
ERBA administers funds from the Villa Grove Ministerial Alliance, which provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.
Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Diapers
Transportation Expense Assistance
One time per year assistance may be given in the areas of rental assistance, disaster relief, gasoline, utility (water/sewage/trash only), and uniforms assistance.
Services
Temporary Financial Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Provides various forms of transportation assistance to residents of Champaign County who are employed or actively seeking employment.
Services include:
- Assistance with vehicle repairs.
- Annual bus passes for public transportation.
Services
Transportation Expense Assistance
Transportation Passes
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Provides the following emergency and homelessness prevention services:
- Food and travel vouchers.
- Clothing and furniture vouchers.
- Financial assistance for prescriptions.
- Rent and mortgage assistance.
- Information and referral to other community resources.
Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Information and Referral
Household Goods Vouchers
Prescription Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers