Veterans Assistance | Veterans Assistance Commission - Sangamon County

300 South 9th Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Eligibility

Open to honorably discharged veterans or surviving un-remarried spouse, must be within VA income threshold

Required documents

DD214, 60 day bank statement (if using a financial institution), all sources of income, pay stub, unemployment, pension, SSI, copy of bill (if requesting utility assistance), copy of Lease and Signed Landlord Slip (if requesting rental assistance - Slip is provided with the application)

(217) 753-6680

Voice - Main Phone

(217) 920-0920

Fax - Fax

https://vacsangamon.org

[email protected]

Application process

Call for appointment or visit for services

Fees

None

Service area

Sangamon County, IL

Other Information

Special Programs

Military Connected

Description

Provides services to the local Veterans community. Services include free VA claims assistance for all veterans and their survivors, advocacy services, rent and utility payment assistance, food expense assistance, prescription expense assistance, and transportation assistance.

Also offers service officers accredited by the VA to prepare, present, and prosecute claims for VA Disability and Pension benefits on behalf of veterans and/ or their families. The VAC is also available to assist with identifying and applying for other benefits or programs offered by the VA such as VA Healthcare.

Last assured

03/03/2026

What's Here

Veteran Benefits Assistance

Providing organization

Veterans Assistance Commission - Sangamon County

Basic needs for indigent, honorably discharged veterans and their families who reside in Sangamon County.