General Relief | GRANT TOWNSHIP - General Assistance

Provides monthly financial assistance to help Township residents in need. Helps pay towards rent/mortgage, utilities, and medical expenses. Provides temporary aide while individual finds a job or waits for benefits approval.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/06/2024

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Physical Address

26725 West Molidor Road, Ingleside, IL 60041

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Voice

847-740-2233

Primary Program Phone

Application process

Call to schedule an interview appointment once application is complete. *Note: The same application is used for both the General and Emergency Assistance programs. Applications that do not qualify for General Assistance will be automatically screened for Emergency Assistance. Documents Required (if applicable): - Completed application (found on website) - Valid Driver’s License or State ID/Photo ID for all persons 16 years of age or older - Social Security Cards and Birth Certificates for all persons listed on application - Medical Cards for all persons on application - Citizenship Papers, Citizenship Certificate or LPR Card - Marriage License, death certificate, military service record and/or prison record - Divorce/Separation papers including; settlements, alimony, child support payments, etc. - Lease, Rent receipts and/or mortgage payments for the past 6 months, tax bill - Current checking and savings statements if you do not have a bank or credit union account, receipts or copies of money orders you use to pay your bills, if you use a prepaid card a statement or printout from the website - Trust funds, safe deposit box information, other securities or bonds - Pay Stubs for the past 30 days, records of all other income for all persons on application - Unemployment Compensation documentation - Most recent Tax return - Awards letter for; Social Security, Veteran’s Benefits, Worker’s Compensation, Unemployment, Insurance, Retirement Benefits or any other income - Illinois Department of Human Services award letters/records (TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, AABD) - Titles and/or registration for ALL vehicles in your possession including recreational vehicles - All Utility Bills for the household including current and final notices - Physician’s statement stating your specific medical condition, report of incapacity, determination of disability, proof that you have applied for SSI or SSDI - General Assistance application completed and signed by all members of the family, please do not leave any answers blank, if they do not pertain to you or for whom you are requesting assistance for write N/A

Eligibility

Must be a resident of Grant Township for at least six months and meet income eligibility Must complete application for the following programs prior to appointment: - TANF, SNAP, Medical and/or AABD - Illinois Department of Employment Security - Social Security Administration

Languages

None

Agency info

GRANT TOWNSHIP

Township that provides general and emergency services for the residents