Veteran Benefits Assistance | Veterans' Assistance Commission of Madison County, Inc.

157 North Main Street, Suite 115, Edwardsville, IL 62025

Eligibility

Honorably Discharged Military Veterans and their families

Required documents

- True certified copy of DD-214 (discharge papers from the military with last discharge of Honorable) - Picture ID, such as Driver's License or Illinois State ID card, showing proof of residence in Madison County, Illinois - Current household income statements - Current utility bills - Current shut-off/disconnect notices (if applicable) - Valid mortgage or lease/rental agreement - Eviction or foreclosure notice (if applicable) - Current savings and/or checking account statements - Additional documentation (marriage certificate, divorce certificates, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.) may be needed when filing for Emergency Veterans' Assistance

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

618-296-4554

Voice - Main

https://www.co.madison.il.us/departments/veterans_assistance_commission/index.php

Languages

English

Application process

Call to schedule an appointment

Fees

No Fees

Service area

Madison County in Illinois

Description

Services include Food Vouchers, Mortgage Payment Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Personal/Grooming Supplies, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance, Sewer Service Payment Assistance, Water Service Payment Assistance, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Job Finding Assistance, and Pet Food. ALSO KNOWN AS VACMC

Date of Last Formal Update

08/28/2023

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

What's Here

Veteran Benefits Assistance

Providing organization

VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF MADISON COUNTY INC