GENERAL ASSISTANCE | NIXON TOWNSHIP

Financial assistance for basic needs, such as rent and utilities, for residents of Nixon Township (includes the town of Weldon).

Physical Address

4598 State Highway 48, Weldon, IL 61882

Hours

By appointment only

Application process

By phone or email to request an application and schedule an appointment

Fee

None

Required documents

Additional documentation may be required depending on individual circumstances, photo ID, proof of residence (copy of rental lease or mortgage payment), proof of income for the last 30 days (including pay stubs, child support, Social Security/SSI, pension, and/or unemployment), utility bills, public Aid applications (including Medicaid Card and/or Link Card), Social Security applications, copy of last bank statement (savings and checking), copy of last year's income tax statement, birth certificates for all family members, legal resident card/Green card (if applicable), Social Security cards for all family members, marriage certificate/divorce decree with child support, civil union certificate, medical card/Medicaid, parole/probation paperwork, link card, If unable to work, applicants must provide Unemployment Compensation Benefits eligibility letter or print out dated with the last 30 days, verifications of current Ill

Eligibility

Must be a Nixon Township or Weldon resident, age 18 and older, and be a U.S. resident or legal alien

Languages

English

Service area

Weldon, Illinois

Agency info

NIXON TOWNSHIP

Provides general assistance services to Nixon Township residents.