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/
Services
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
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