General Relief | MORAINE TOWNSHIP - General Assistance

Provides Moraine Township residents assistance with $400 towards monthly basic living expenses such as rent, utilities, & food. 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/

Date of Last Formal Update

11/17/2023

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Physical Address

800 Central Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035

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

Voice

847-432-3240

Primary Program Phone

Application process

Call for an appointment. Fill out downloadable application and gather all applicable documents. Application available in English/Spanish. Please visit: www.morainetownship.org/general-emergency-assistance Documents required: - Proof of residency - Mortgage payments - Proof of income from the past 2 months before application - Birth certificates and Social Security Card for each member in the household - Valid ID for each member in the household over 16 - Unemployment Records - Records of Social Security Benefits - Copy of applications to other agencies - Bank account records - Vehicle titles/Registration - Marriage Licenses/Death Certificates - Physician Statements - All utility bills

Eligibility

You may be eligible for General Assistance if you are unemployed and actively seeking employment, or are currently awaiting a decision on a social security disability claim. Applicants must meet state-mandated qualifications.

Languages

Spanish

Agency info

MORAINE TOWNSHIP

Township that provides general and emergency assistance services