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US Department Of Veterans Affairs - Chicago Regional Office provides navigation assistance for individuals to learn about their veteran's benefits options and assists with enrollment.
Assist veterans and their families with information and access to federal, state and local veterans benefits. Some services offered include, non-emergency transportation and scholarships.
Bloom Township Office of Veteran Affairs is open to veterans and their families to assist in understanding and applying for qualifying benefits. Some of those benefits include pension, education, disability compensation, home loans, life insurance, vocational rehabilitation, survivor support, and burial benefits.
Hanover Township Human Services offers programs and services to improve the quality of life of Hanover Township residents experiencing hardships. Services include, financial assistance, employment services, a food pantry, home energy and weatherization assistance, and veteran benefits assistance.

Services

Weatherization Programs
Resume Preparation Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Job Search/Placement
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Disaster/Emergency Issues
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
General Relief Applications
Food Pantries
Job Interview Training
Nonprofit organization serving needy veterans and their families in Illinois. Services include assisting eligible veterans with VA pension applications and appeals through pro bono service program, and legal referrals to in-network attorneys.

Services

Veteran Benefits Assistance
Help with federal and state benefits available to veterans. Help also given in other areas, such as getting health care, education and training, housing and employment.
Provides assistance with veterans benefits.
Assist veterans and their families with information and access to federal, state and local veterans benefits.
Palatine Township Veteran Service Officer is available to assist veterans and their family members in applying for benefits. Assistance is available by appointment only.
Leyden Township Veterans Service Liaison can provide assistance and/or information regarding housing benefits, compensation and pension, education and training, employment benefits, health care & pharmacy programs, Illinois insurance programs, burial benefits, military records, transportation, and more.
Provides assistance to veterans: - Financial assistance, including rent, food, and basic utility vouchers. - DVA Claim assistance. - Advocacy for veterans applying for local, state, and federal programs. - Free transportation from the office to Hines VA Hospital.

Services

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Military Records
Temporary Financial Assistance
Information and Referral
Veteran Benefits Assistance
The AMVETS organization has many programs that are available to support Veterans and their families. These include grants, scholarships, awards and honors, and volunteer opportunities. To support its programs, AMVETS collects used items to sell. A truck will pick up donations from a home or other setting. They also have trailer sites for donation drop off.

Services

Scholarships
Household Goods Donation Programs
Veteran Benefits Assistance
General Clothing Donation Programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy
The Veterans Assistance Commission provides assistance for: - Rent, utility, and limited mortgage payments. - Household/hygiene vouchers. - Employment referrals/advocacy. - Community services referrals. - Military service records retrieval assistance.

Services

Veteran Benefits Assistance
Temporary Financial 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 on-going 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
Temporary Financial Assistance
Information and Referral
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Financial and support services for Veteran Families that are homeless or imminently at-risk of being homeless. The goal is to stabilize these families in housing, while providing on-going 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

Temporary Financial Assistance
Information and Referral
Veteran Benefits Assistance
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Assists with processing of disability claims through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Also provides the following services: - Emergency financial assistance - Survivor spousal benefits - Burial arrangements - Upgrading disability status - Job skill preparation - Referrals for services Also offers a monthly pension for when a Veteran or surviving spouse requires the aid of another person for everyday living. Note: Access to full program details, please visit https://www.vaclc.org/services
Provides a helpline for women veterans, their families, and caregivers. Offers VA services and resources. Staff can assist with information about health care services, VA benefits and eligibility. Online chat and text are also available.
Provides emergency financial assistance on a case by case basis. Assistance may include utilities, rent, mortgage, medical bills, and transportation.
Provides assistance applying for federal and state benefits to veterans and their families. Also provides resources related to: - Housing - Employment preparation - Compensation and pension - Mental Health services - Burial and survivor
Provides assistance to returning service members and veterans to start their own business. Also assists existing veteran-owned businesses in expanding their operation and accessing procurement opportunities. Offers training seminars and educational sessions for veteran business owners on topics, including: - Procurement opportunities - Business certifications - Application procedures - Writing a business plan - Managing business finances - Gaining access to capital - Marketing and branding Also provides opportunities for networking with agency experts and key business associations.
Offers a drop-in center providing referrals to resources for veterans and their families. Services include: - Case management - In-house referrals and referrals to community partners - Veterans benefits counseling including help securing SSI and SSDI - Job search assistance - Access to internet/computer services - Resume building - Support groups
Assist veterans and their families with information and access to federal, state and local veterans benefits.
Provides benefits to veterans and their dependents for education and job training. Programs include: - Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents Educational Opportunity Grant (Age 10-18) - Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents Scholarship - State Approving Agency GI Bill - Illinois Veterans' Grant - Illinois National Guard Grant - University of Illinois Children of Veterans Scholarship - Veteran Coordinators at Public Universities and Colleges in Illinois - VA Work Study Locations - Get Academic Credit for Military Training
Provides monetary compensation to survivors of military personnel killed in action and burial services. Programs include: - Global War on Terrorism Survivors Compensation - Vietnam Veteran Survivors Compensation - Headstone or Grave Marker Reimbursement - Grave Registration - Indigent Veterans (provides burial for any honorably discharged indigent veterans and their families)
Provides assistance applying for federal and state benefits to veterans and their families. Also provides resources related to: - Housing - Employment preparation - Compensation and pension - Mental Health services - Burial and survivor