Veterans Temporary Assistance | Veterans Assistance Commission - Kankakee County
Veterans Assistance Commission - Kankakee County
581 William Latham Drive, Suite 302, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Eligibility
Veterans of Federal Active Duty who were honorably discharged and whose income level is below the DHS poverty level guidelines
Required documents
Proof of residency, DD-214, other documents may be required based on type of assistance needed
(815) 937-8489
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
By appointment only
Fees
No fees
Service area
Kankakee County, IL
Other Information
Special Programs
- Military Connected
Provides limited fixed rate benefits consisting of the bare necessities of life such as shelter, utilities, and food allowances. Offers short term support only. Temporary financial assistance may consist of:
- Rent/mortgage payments
- Utility payments
- Food/family essentials
- Indigent burial expenses
- Miscellaneous disability care expenses
- Transportation (bus tokens)
- Homeless/Transitional housing referrals
- Other assistance as needed and as available
Last assured
06/30/2025
Providing organization
Veterans Assistance Commission - Kankakee County
Serves low-income, homeless, disabled, at-risk veterans and their families.