Senior Emergency Assistance | Harlem Township
Harlem Township
819 Melbourne Avenue, Machesney Park, IL 611151634
Eligibility
Open to ages 65 and over, living in the township, meet income requirements, for utility assistance, individuals must be in disconnect status or prior to disconnect status, for rent assistance, individuals must need assistance for the current month.
Required documents
Social Security card, Illinois Photo ID, original utility bill (if individual owns the home), copy of lease (if individual rents the home), current mortgage statement (for mortgage assistance)
Hours
Mon-Thu 8 am-4:30 pm
(815) 633-9382
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Call or visit for information
Fees
None
Service area
61011, IL
61011, IL
61011, IL
61011, IL
61073, IL
61073, IL
61111, IL
61111, IL
61111, IL
61111, IL
61111, IL
61115, IL
61115, IL
61115, IL
Provides emergency rent, mortgage, and utility assistance for senior residents of Harlem Township.
Maximum of $500 provided for utility assistance.
Maximum of $500 towards rent/mortgage assistance.
Last assured
05/30/2025
Providing organization
Harlem Township
Provides monthly financial assistance to persons who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs.