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Dial-A-Ride - Northfield Township - Government Office

Northfield Township Dial-a-Ride is a program that provides discount coupons to Northfield Township residents with permanent disabilities (age 18 and over) and income-eligible senior citizens (age 65 and over) for use with participating taxicab companies. Qualified residents will receive an ID card, a set of 20 taxicab coupons (valued at $5.00 each), and contact information for taxicab companies that participate in the program.

What's Here

Taxi Fare

Community Wellness Program - Saint Anthony Hospital - Community Wellness Program - Brighton Park

Saint Anthony operates a community wellness program out of several locations. This includes therapeutic family support groups (available on a weekly basis), mental health services (individual, couples, and family), case management, assistance with accessing healthcare (applying for medical cards, food stamps, etc.), and free pregnancy testing.Please note that free pregnancy testing is only available at the North Lawndale and Little Village locations.

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Local Bus Fare
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Family Counseling
At Risk Families
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Train Fare
Community Wellness Programs
Home Pregnancy Test Kits
Transitional Case/Care Management

Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs - Regional Transportation Authority - Hanul Family Alliance - Chicago Registration Site

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates reduced fare and ride-free programs for the Cook County region. Older adults, people with disabilities, and military personnel may be eligible for discounts. Apply online using the Fare Portal, or for in-person assistance with Ride Free and Reduced Fare cards; applicants can find their nearest registration site using the online Registration Site Locator.

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Train Fare
Full Fare Transit Passes
Local Bus Fare

Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs - Regional Transportation Authority - Frisbie Senior Center Registration Site

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates reduced fare and ride-free programs for the Cook County region. Older adults, people with disabilities, and military personnel may be eligible for discounts. Apply online using the Fare Portal, or for in-person assistance with Ride Free and Reduced Fare cards; applicants can find their nearest registration site using the online Registration Site Locator.

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Train Fare
Full Fare Transit Passes
Local Bus Fare

Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs - Regional Transportation Authority - Levy Center - Chicago Registration Site

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates reduced fare and ride-free programs for the Cook County region. Older adults, people with disabilities, and military personnel may be eligible for discounts. Apply online using the Fare Portal, or for in-person assistance with Ride Free and Reduced Fare cards; applicants can find their nearest registration site using the online Registration Site Locator.

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Train Fare
Full Fare Transit Passes
Local Bus Fare

Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs - Regional Transportation Authority - DFSS South Chicago Center Registration Site

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates reduced fare and ride-free programs for the Cook County region. Older adults, people with disabilities, and military personnel may be eligible for discounts. Apply online using the Fare Portal, or for in-person assistance with Ride Free and Reduced Fare cards; applicants can find their nearest registration site using the online Registration Site Locator.

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Train Fare
Full Fare Transit Passes
Local Bus Fare

Senior Services - Orland Township - Main Office

Orland Township offers a variety of programs to assist seniors in everyday life. The Minor Home Repair Program, Senior Transportation Program, RTA Senior Ride Free Program Registration, S.H.I.P. (Senior Health Insurance Program) Counselors, Luncheons, and Dinner Dances. Senior Services also hosts Drop-In, where the Orland Township Activity Center opens on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00am to 2:00pm for residents to play cards and bingo and enjoy refreshments. Call or visit the website for specific information by program.Senior Services also provides applications for Free Amplified Phone Program and Cell Phones for Seniors Program, in partnership with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart's office.

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Senior Centers
Mature Driver Training
General Minor Home Repair Programs
Local Bus Fare
Cell Phones
Living Wills
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Train Fare

Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs - Regional Transportation Authority - Worth Township Senior Center Registration Site

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates reduced fare and ride-free programs for the Cook County region. Older adults, people with disabilities, and military personnel may be eligible for discounts. Apply online using the Fare Portal, or for in-person assistance with Ride Free and Reduced Fare cards; applicants can find their nearest registration site using the online Registration Site Locator.

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Train Fare
Full Fare Transit Passes
Local Bus Fare

FsACE Employment Barrier Reduction Program - Family Support and Community Engagement (FsACE) - South Region

Through the Family Support and Community Engagement (FsACE) program eligible Suburban Cook County families gain or keep employment by funding supportive services to remote financial roadblocks related to education, training, documents, payments, clothing, personal items, and transportation. This program assists SNAP recipients and people at risk of losing housing.

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Gas Money
Child Care Provider Licensing
Identification Card Fee Payment Assistance
Work Clothing
Routine Automobile Maintenance
Driver License Fee Payment Assistance
Local Bus Fare
Academic Records Fee Payment Assistance

50/50 Taxicab Program - Village of Hillside - Village Hall

Village of Hillsdale offers its senior residents a 50/50 taxicab reimbursement program. Unlike other village government bus or taxi programs that limit travel to within the village limits, Hillside's program allows residents to travel anywhere in Chicago and the suburbs. Coupons can pay for the entire fare, including the tip; or residents can use the coupons for the fare and tip the driver in cash. The coupon allows residents to bring up to three friends of any age on their trip at no additional cost.

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Taxi Fare

Military Service Pass - Chicago Transit Authority - Main Office

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) offers active U.S. Military personnel in full uniform and presenting their United States Armed Forces ID, or personnel and qualifying disabled veterans with a Military Service Pass so they may ride free on CTA buses and trains.

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Train Fare
Active Military
Veterans With Disabilities

Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs - Regional Transportation Authority - Bloom Township Township Registration Site

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates reduced fare and ride-free programs for the Cook County region. Older adults, people with disabilities, and military personnel may be eligible for discounts. Apply online using the Fare Portal, or for in-person assistance with Ride Free and Reduced Fare cards; applicants can find their nearest registration site using the online Registration Site Locator.

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Train Fare
Full Fare Transit Passes
Local Bus Fare

EMERGENCY SENIOR SERVICES | SENIOR SERVICES OF WILL COUNTY

Provides a variety of primarily financial assistance for older adults. Services intended as one-time assistance.

Services include Medical care, supplies, and medication, assistive technology, nutrition services, material aid (purchasing of food, clothing, furniture, etc.), transportation.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE | CHAMPAIGN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

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

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Transportation Passes
Transportation Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs - Regional Transportation Authority - Bremen Township Senior Center Registration Site

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates reduced fare and ride-free programs for the Cook County region. Older adults, people with disabilities, and military personnel may be eligible for discounts. Apply online using the Fare Portal, or for in-person assistance with Ride Free and Reduced Fare cards; applicants can find their nearest registration site using the online Registration Site Locator.

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Train Fare
Full Fare Transit Passes
Local Bus Fare

Senior Taxi Program - Village of Buffalo Grove - Village Hall

Village of Buffalo Grove offers elderly and disabled residents a $2.50 discount on all meter fares originating or terminating in Buffalo Grove in partnership with American Taxi and 303 Cab Company. Participants must call American Taxi at 847-253-4411 or 303 Cab Company at 847-291-0303 to schedule a ride. Upon entering the taxicab, the rider must inform the driver that the trip is being made at the Buffalo Grove Taxi Program rate and shows the driver the identification card. The driver will record the origination and destination of the ride along with the date and their driver number on a voucher for later submission to the Village for reimbursement of the $2.50. The rider pays the discounted meter fare and signs the voucher slip with his/her signature and ID number. There is no limit on the number of rides a resident may take per month.

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Taxi Fare

Subsidized Taxi Program - Village of Northbrook - Village Hall

Village of Northbrook offers residents who are 55 years or older or disabled an affordable transportation option. The program utilizes an electronic swipe card (ESC) to offset the metered fare of using a local taxi. At the beginning of each month, 16 ride subsidies are automatically loaded to the participant's ESC. Each ride subsidy has a value of $5. Ride subsidies will not roll over from month to month. Cards may only be used with the following taxi companies: American Taxi, 303 Taxi, and BriteLift (for ambulatory transportation).

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Taxi Fare

VILLA GROVE MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE | EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY (ERBA)

Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

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Diapers
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | SHAWNEE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Provides financial assistance in meeting emergency needs for rent, utilities, food, clothing, medical, prescription, fuel, car repair, appliances, minor furnace repair, etc.

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Appliance Repair
Temporary Financial Assistance
Furnaces
Food Vouchers
General Appliance Provision
Rent Payment Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance

FINANCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES | NORTHEAST COMMUNITY FUND

Provides emergency financial assistance for low-income individuals and families in Macon County. Assistance covers basic needs such as rent, prescription payment costs, and emergency shelter vouchers for those who are homeless and needing a place to stay,

Also offers financial support for the following on a case-by-case basis water bills, state issued IDs and birth certificates, GED testing fees, gas for out-of-town doctor appointments, bus cards and tokens, diapers and baby formula, and assistance with work-related items.

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Diapers
Records/Licenses/Permits Fee Payment Assistance
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Formula/Baby Food
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs - Regional Transportation Authority - Orland Township Registration Site

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates reduced fare and ride-free programs for the Cook County region. Older adults, people with disabilities, and military personnel may be eligible for discounts. Apply online using the Fare Portal, or for in-person assistance with Ride Free and Reduced Fare cards; applicants can find their nearest registration site using the online Registration Site Locator.

What's Here

Train Fare
Full Fare Transit Passes
Local Bus Fare

Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs - Regional Transportation Authority - Chicago City Hall Registration Site

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates reduced fare and ride-free programs for the Cook County region. Older adults, people with disabilities, and military personnel may be eligible for discounts. Apply online using the Fare Portal, or for in-person assistance with Ride Free and Reduced Fare cards; applicants can find their nearest registration site using the online Registration Site Locator.

What's Here

Train Fare
Full Fare Transit Passes
Local Bus Fare

Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs - Regional Transportation Authority - Southwest Center Registration Site

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates reduced fare and ride-free programs for the Cook County region. Older adults, people with disabilities, and military personnel may be eligible for discounts. Apply online using the Fare Portal, or for in-person assistance with Ride Free and Reduced Fare cards; applicants can find their nearest registration site using the online Registration Site Locator.

What's Here

Train Fare
Full Fare Transit Passes
Local Bus Fare

FsACE Employment Barrier Reduction Program - Family Support and Community Engagement (FsACE) - North Region

Through the Family Support and Community Engagement (FsACE) program eligible Suburban Cook County families gain or keep employment by funding supportive services to remote financial roadblocks related to education, training, documents, payments, clothing, personal items, and transportation. This program assists SNAP recipients and people at risk of losing housing.

What's Here

Gas Money
Child Care Provider Licensing
Identification Card Fee Payment Assistance
Work Clothing
Routine Automobile Maintenance
Driver License Fee Payment Assistance
Local Bus Fare
Academic Records Fee Payment Assistance

SOCIAL SERVICES | SALVATION ARMY - QUINCY

Offers emergency assistance, including help with rent and utility bills, prescriptions, and transportation expenses. Provides personal hygiene and baby supplies, such as diapers and formula. Offers thrift store vouchers for clothing and household supplies.

Provides fans during the summer to eligible households.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Fans
Diapers
Clothing Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Household Goods Vouchers
Formula/Baby Food

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