GENERAL ASSISTANCE / EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE | DUPAGE TOWNSHIP

Financial assistance for shelter, utilities, and other basic needs. Emergency assistance available for rental eviction or utility disconnection. Assistance for car repair assistance for those employed or seeking employment.

Physical Address

241 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;

Voice

(630) 759-1317

Main | Vicente Fernandez

Application process

Call, email, website, visit to apply; Once application is completed, it is necessary to schedule an appointment to come into the office to submit the required documentation and sign paperwork; Digital documentation can be emailed during the appointment; Appointments can be made by phone or on website; Incomplete applications, as well as dropping off or emailing documentation without an appointment may result in denial of assistance.

Fee

None

Required documents

General Assistance: - Completed General Assistance application - Photo ID (for applicant) - Social Security cards (for the applicant and everyone in the household) - Birth certificate (for everyone in the household) - Current lease or mortgage statement - All utility bills (must be in applicant's name) - Proof of all household income for the last 30 days, both earned and unearned - Recent bank statement, within the last 30 days - Proof of any IDHS benefits, such as SNAP or Medicaid (if receiving) - Verification of having applied for or have a pending case with Social Security (if applicable) - Proof of no income from IDES or IDHS (for anyone in the household over the age of 18 and not in high school with no income) Emergency Assistance: - Completed General Assistance application - Photo ID (for the applicant - Social Security cards (for the applicant and everyone in the household) - Current lease or mortgage statement - Proof of all household income for the last 30 days

Eligibility

Must meet income guidelines and reside within township. Must also be ineligible for any other government financial assistance. For emergency assistance must also be able to demonstrate immediate need, have utility shut-off or eviction notice and meet other non-financial qualifications.

Languages

English

Service area

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Agency info

DUPAGE TOWNSHIP

Offers a food pantry, general financial assistance, and a senior center.